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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1928

Page

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Solon Blocks Senate Plan to End Session

The Senate adjourned at 6 25 p m amid a hectic week with the Boulder dam bill unfinished. Senator Johnson California directed the bill and blocked adjournment to wore down filibusters, aiming to postpone until Saturday. The adjournment date remains undecided as Curtiss plans a House move Monday.

Washington Senate Boulder Dam Congress Johnson California House Curtiss Ashurst Ariz Arizona Reed Hale Maine

Spelling Contestants in 16th District Named at McKinley High

Four contestants qualified for Washington from the four county spelling contest held at McKinley High School. Winners received a silver loving cup and four Washington railroad tickets donated by The Canton Daily News. Left to right: Mar jean Ruff, Sanford Wechsler, Ralph Rubin, Jenny Younker. Prof. Henry Anthony of Mt. Union pronounced the words.

McKinley High School Washington Canton Daily News Marjean Ruff Creston Wayne Co Sanford Wechsler Canton Ralph Rubin Wechsler Lehman Junior High School Jenny Younker West Salem Henry Anthony Mt. Union

Losing Spellers Noble In Defeat At District Contest

The Canton Daily News praises the four top spellers from Ohio’s 16th district after a Friday night contest at McKinley High School. Twenty three children competed, 11 boys and 12 girls, with Dean Lucas among the disappointed but determined to try again.

Washington Canton Daily News 16Th Congressional Ohio McKinley High School Athough Dean Lucas

Knapp Found Guilty in New York Census Larceny Case

Florence E S Knapp the first woman elected to a New York state office is found guilty by a jury of first degree larceny in connection with the 1925 state census She faces a possible five to ten year prison term and sentence is set for September 4 while bail remains.

Albany N. Y Florence E. S. Knapp New York Knapp C. B. Knapp Justice Callaghan Clara Blanche Knapp Middlebury College Middlebury

Bandit Trail in Five States Seeks Bandits After Lamar Bank Robbery

In five states across the west a massive manhunt for the Lamar Colorado bank robbers unfolds. Sheriffs from Kansas and Colorado lead front lines with armed posses and police driving pursuit cars while airplanes sweep the countryside. Despite rapid response the five bandits eluded pursuit after escaping the First National Bank misdeed that killed president AN Parrish and son John Parrish and abducted teller A E Kesinger.

Denver Colo West Kansas Colorado Oklahoma New Mexico Nebraska First National Bank Lamar AN. Parrish John A. E. Kesinger Teller L. E. Alderman Argonne Drive

Death of Rep. Thomas S Butler Shocks Capitol

Washington May 26 Rep Thomas S Butler R Pa venerable chairman of the house naval committee dies after brief illness in Washington Funeral set for 2 30 Tuesday at Westchester Cemetery conducted by two sons Samuel of Westchester and Horace of Eastland Texas Smethey Butler Marine Corps son was not present at deathbed bearing name Butler in U S Navy history text indicates age and service in China assistant context uncertain but obituary notes death occurred in capital city.

Washington Thomas S. Butler House Naval Committee Butler Neer Westchee Samuel Westcher Horace Butler Eastland Texas Smethey Butler United States Marine Corps Iphia China

Explosives Found in Waterville Yard Prompts Inquiry

May 26 Toledo report details th e discovery of dynamite with cap in the yard of H J inspector for Waterville in an attempt to threaten his role in a borers control campaign. Mrs Long found the explosive. Becker denies knowledge of any suspect.

Toledo Farlier H. J Waterville Orn Borer Long Becker Long Becker

Anti-War Pact Outlook Foreshadows New Draft Submission

Washington reports Japan approved the American plan for an anti war treaty ending the first phase of six power renunciations. Next steps likely re submit the original draft with slight changes. Britain and France seek a formal clause preserving signatory liberty of action if others violate the pact.

Washington Japan United States Great Britain France

Morrow Takes First Home Vacation From Mexico City Post

American Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow departs Mexico City for his first home vacation after a record period of diplomatic service. He is described as a banker diplomat and international troubleshooter.

Mexico City Dwight W. Morrow

Four Wounded in Berlin Riot

Berlin police say four rioters were seriously wounded during a clash with police after a 600 member red front fighters group attacked with fists clubs band instruments and bricks. An unidentified Communist fired a pistol and police returned fire.

Berlin Red Front

Break Between Besant and Krishnamurti Rumored

In Ventura California on May 26 a rumor spread that Dr Annie Besant international president of Theosophists and her protégé Jiddu Krishnamurti Hindu leader of the Order of the Star have parted. The claim said Krishnamurti is not a Theosophist and it came from Ojai where the teacher and about 1,000 order members are encamped.

Ventura Cal Annie Besant Jiddu Krishnamurti Order of the Star Krishnamurti Ojai

Six Injured In Bus And Street Car Crash

Six passengers on a double deck bus were injured when it crashed into a street car in Cleveland. Injuries included bruised shoulder scratched and bruised faces lacerations and contusion. Drivers reportedly moved forward as traffic signals changed.

Cleveland Florence Anderson Adeline Loretta Matousek Joseph Friel Alma Saxton Kenneth

Funeral services for Joseph Heater die in Detroit elevator

Funeral services were held for Joseph Heater 37 of Cleveland who died in a Detroit elevator accident last Wednesday. Heater was brother in law to County Prosecutor Edward C. Stanton.

Cleveland Joseph Heater Detroit Heater Edward C. Stanton

Memorial Day Observances Across Canton Honor Veterans

Cantons Memorial Day events unite city and county groups in services, parades, and sermons. North Industry Post 440 will honor World War dead at Bowman Cemetery. A 2 PM ceremony at the McKinley Monument features Paul J. Gnau. Rev. Ora Jerome Shoop delivers a Sunday night sermon on Veterans of the Nation. Parade Wednesday begins at 9 AM at city auditorium led by Grand Army of the Republic commander Henry T. Holman and staff chief Capt. James G. Graham with multiple veterans and patriotic organizations marching from 4th Street NW to Cleveland Ave.

Little Bowman Canton North Industry Post No. 440 American Legion Canton Council No. 41 Ladies’ Auxiliary McKinley Monument Paul J. Gnau Ora Jerome Shoop Simpson Methodist Church Floyd Hughes Henry T. Holman Grand Army of the Republic James G. Graham Ohio National Guard City Auditorium Veterans of American Wars

Coolidge Said Likely to Decline Presidential Nomination

State Sen. M. G. Leslie stated Coolidge will refuse the Republican nomination if offered at the Kansas City convention. Leslie, tied to Pennsylvania leaders and the Mellons, said the president is determined not to be the candidate this year. He cited a past pattern when Lowden declined the vice presidential nomination.

Pittsburgh M. G. Leslie Pennsylvania Mellons Coolidge Kansas City Leslie Frank O Lowden

Local philanthropist donates 400 fiction volumes to Canton library

Tom Berbles of 1318 Tuscaranas St W gives 400 copyrighted fiction books to the Canton Public Library. He recently acquired a restaurant and confectionery at that address and chose to help the community by gifting the circulating library free access to the volumes.

Canton Public Library Tom Berbles Tuscaranas St W Berbles Berkles

Sound Economy Basis for Fess' Call for Unity

William Hard notes the Republican national convention in Kansas City enters a chaotic prelim stage with Hooverites holding sway. Ex Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania presides over contest hearings, aligned with Hoover, forcing anti Hoovers to file solid cases or be relegated to the gallery. Senator Fess of Ohio is named temporary chairman and to lead the keynote.

Canton Daily News Washington Kansas City Pepper Pennsylvania

Five Columbus youths held for auto thefts

Five Columbus boys aged 16 to 18 are held on auto theft charges after allegedly stealing 31 cars for thrill riding. Wilbur Landis, 18, described as ring leader, was arrested and charged with automobile stealing and confessed. Harold Heathe, 16, Paul B. Bullock, 16, Lawrence Steinbrook, 17, and Francis Pearson, 17, are held as principals in the spree.

Columbus Wilbur Landis Harold Heathe Paul B. Bullock Lawrence Steinbrook Francis Pearson Landis Justice of the Peace

Moore Crowned National Orator in Washington Contest

James R. Moore of Somerset Kentucky won the national oratorical contest as four members of the supreme court declared him the winner in Washington tonight.

Washington James R. Moore Somerset Supreme Court

City Councilmen Return After Annual Picnic

City councilmen returned to Canton Saturday night after an all day picnic at Muzzy's Lake near Ravenna. The event featured door games and entertainment.

Canton Muzzy

Picnic Editor Announces Canton Daily News School Picnic Plans

The Canton Daily News promotes Meyers Lake Park picnics for 30 000 more children this year and a five year contract. Coupons distributed by teachers at school close, five cent attractions, free admission and launch, 65 000 past participants, daily stories planned with new zoo and attractions for the city’s pupils.

Canton Daily News Meyers Lake Park

Italia Overdue at Kings Bay As Arctic rescue mobilizes

The Italia dirigible, overdue by more than two days at Kings Bay Spitzbergen, remains silent as 16 crew face a perilous wait. Four rescue expeditions are being organized, led by Norway with Italian appeals echoing to dispatch the Citta di Milano and Ronald Amundsen to the scene.

Italia Kings Bay Canton Daily News Spitzbergen Arctic Citta Dil Milano Moffen Islands Ronald Amundsen South Pole Italy

Riots Hit Italian Consulate and Stores in Spalato

Reports from Vienna indicate about two thousand rioters attacked the Italian consulate and the Italian National Society in Spalato, Jugoslavia, smashing furniture and looting stores amid protests over a Italian Jugoslavian treaty. Earlier riots at Sebenico and Labich involved windows smashed and flags burned while police protected officials.

Vienna Spalato Jugoslavia Sebenico Lalbaich Latbich

Liquor Squad Arrests Four In Crabbe Act Raids

Police liquor squad and other officers rounded up four suspects on Crabbe act violations and interfering with officers. A closet trap at Andy Guydos home yielded 30 gallons of wine 18 quarts of home brew eight gallons in making and a quantity of corn whisky. Whisky found at John Wallace home and 22 gallons of home brew at Helen Marshall residence were reported. Vick Gust was arrested for interfering with patrolmen during the liquor search.

Crabbe Andy Guydos 15Th St John Wallace Rexar Helen Marshall 15Th St NE Polock and Bennett Vick Gust 19Th Et SW

Policy Indorsed by Hoover Cited in Journal

Washington May 26 Secretary of Commerce Hoover was quoted by the Army and Navy Journal as supporting President Coolidge's national policies.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover Army and Navy Journal Today President Coolidge

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