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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1927
Page
1
Canton council debates a Zerbe backed plan to use a cutting machine and asphalt plant for street replacement under city supervision. Supporters cite efficiency and expert supervision, while opponents warn of politics and reelection implications. Editorial notes reflect on utilities and city progress amid public discourse.
A fragmented report describes two small foxes of contrasting colors halted side by side at Ilandav and Tuscarawa. One rode in a Ford coupe and the other in an Essex coach. The exchange ends with a taunt and stray lines about a pocketbook.
Canton judge George H. Clark faces a show cause citation in Cleveland federal court over alleged misappropriation tied to the American Cycle Co bankruptcy. Clark asserts innocence and plots a swift defense with attorneys Oscar Abt and Luther Day, filing an answer by May 28.
The excerpt notes a former judge cited between Judge Clark and the president and his inner circle. It also says Clark served as an adviser in state Republican circles and last fall was named chairman of Stark County Republican Committee.
Columbus reports say Sphinx of the Mellett murder conspiracy Ben Rudner is ready to share details. Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr and Detective Ora Slater head to the penitentiary to interview Rudner Streitenberger and McDermott also may be questioned. Officials plan a private conference to compare Streitenberger and Louis Mazer testimonies and seek the truth behind the Canton editor Don R. Mellett murder.
Announcements call for church programs to be submitted to the editorial rooms of The OH Daily News by Wednesday afternoon for inclusion in Monday’s issue.
Rome May 27 Dictator Mussolini delivered a 21 2 hour speech projecting Italy ten years ahead a nation full of humanity and armed with advanced weapons capable of fielding five million men between 1985 and 1940 a striking and unusual forecast by a head of government.
The Canton city board of control awarded contracts for large projects including the serpentine road off 12th street NW to Garaux Bros for 102000 plus. Other bids ranged up to about 112000 with the General Asphalt Paving Co as top bidder. Projects include bridges over West Creek and the race and the third section of Shriver's run from 16th to 25th avenues NE. Emphasis on employing Canton workers and using Canton-made materials.
Washington reports Capt Charles A Lindbergh proposed as a special American ambassador to Europe to cement relations. Senator Norbeck urged a roaming commission to visit European capitals while Lindbergh, in Paris, enjoyed a thrilling first post Atlantic flight showing his zest for aerial sightseeing.
Cantonians and Indianans discuss Gov Ka Jackson and Atty Gen Gilliam illicit whisky for medical needs amid a prohibition law clash. Voices split on legality versus moral duty with officials cited for saving lives, and citizens weighing whether laws should bend for emergencies.
The Department of Justice will review the physicians report on Earl Carroll's condition before acting on the musical producer's clemency plea. The official report, prepared on department instructions, is due in Washington tomorrow for consideration.
In Washington on May 27 Senator Borah of Idaho said he would support abolishing the state liquor prescription limit as two Indiana prohibition officials faced trouble for obtaining whisky for family use. He suggested doctors curb unscrupulous dispensers and saw a broader drive to remove the restriction with possible support from other congressmen and the American Medical Association.
Mrs W A Magruder appeals Canton residents to donate ten thousand light bed covers and mosquito netting for flood victims in the Mississippi south land. A collection room opens at 128 Cleveland Ave SW in the First M E Church annex, open 9 to 6 Tuesday through Thursday. Deliveries to the annex preferred. call North Canton 420 or Canton 3 2803 for pickup. Donors encouraged to include a self addressed postcard for acknowledgment, aiding follow up on aid received.
J A H Kerr vice president of Security Trust Savings bank Los Angeles urged establishing Federal Reserve branches at strategic global locations to mobilize surplus capital for foreign business. He spoke at sessions of the national foreign trade convention noting US commercial banking strength.
In Charlottesville on May 27 a letter argues that French appreciation of Lindbergh’s feat helped Americans grasp its importance. The writer notes France celebrated aviation and spurred US action, contrasting France’s welcome with the quieter American reception after his landing.
Professor A. R. Hatton of Western Reserve University will resign and move to Evanston Illinois in September to become chair of political science at Northwestern University. The noted municipal charter consultant announced the career change in Cleveland today.
Judge Edwin W. Diehl dismissed Louis E B Mazer libel suit against The Canton Daily News at attorney David H. Kramer's request. The action, filed last September after Mazer's murder charge, sought damages over stories linking him to a murder plot. The dismissal ends the case and halts deposition proceedings.
A Michigan delegation arrived in Washington to urge postponement of next year’s Republican national convention in Detroit. They told President Coolidge Detroit would pledge 250000 dollars to host the event and would complete a new auditorium with ample seating.
The federal trade commission asked the attorney general to dismiss actions begun in 1920 against Bethlehem Bree Co. and Republic Iron & Steel Co. for writs of mandamus to force monthly reports. The inquiry concerned high costs of living. Prosecution halted by a supreme court ruling in the Claire Fur case.
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