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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

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Senate Defies Mallon After Lenroot Roll Call Revelation

The senate moved to amend rules after Paul R. Mallon of United Press refused to disclose his Lenroot roll call source. Mallon cited counsel saying he need not testify and read a statement before the rules committee. The scene drew strong criticism from reporters on the senate floor and press circles.

Washington Senate Paul R. Mallon Capitol United Press Rules Committee Lenroot Raymond Clapper Capital Senate Rules Committee Mallon Paul Mallon The Irvine Lenroot Bob” la Follette Wisconsin la Follette

Ocean flights delayed by Atlantic weather hangup

The Bernard-191 and Green Flash were stalled on the beach at Old Orchard Maine as storms kept Atlantic crossing plans in doubt. Armeno Lotti Jr and Rene Lefevre rushed to New York to monitor weather, with guesses the flyoffs may be delayed at least five days.

United Press Old Orchard Armeno Lotti, Jr Paris Bernard New York Rene Lefevre Atlantic Jean Assolant Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancey Green Flash Rome

Pilot Killed as Interurban Plane Crashes Near Summit

Summit New Jersey May 27 Officials of the Interurban Airways Corp. investigated a crash near Summit that killed pilot Richard Perry 35 and seriously injured two passengers Helen Domanski 21 and Joseph Schweitzer 19. Perry died at Summit Hospital shortly after being removed from the wreckage. The injured passengers were unable to be questioned.

Summit N. J Interurban Airways Corp Here Richard Perry Helen Domanski Joseph Schweitzer

Will Rogers Speech Snippet Sparks Record Breaker Tales

Pittsburg May 27 Will Rogers jokes about two old country boys flying in Texas. The note mentions a planned speech by G Carte Pecatenea and claims the pair broke the Question Mark's record and were chased by Heflin, per a brief Will Rogers excerpt.

Will Rogers Pittsbugah Texas G. Carte Pecatenea Heflin

Dulcet Blonde Girl Knows Her Dice Game

Virginia Nichols of St. Louis arrives in Chicago and wins bets with "galloping dominoes" dice. She is jailed to face Judge Francis Borelli as detectives question legality and possible charges while she notes her business yields a tidy sum.

United Press Chicago Virginia Nichols St. Louis Morrison Virginia Francis Borelli

Peanut jockey aims for Pike’s Peak finish

Colorado Springs reports Bill Williams racing nose first up Pike’s Peak as part of a peanut derby. He represents a Columbus Georgia company and has 22 days to reach the summit, with locals joking the winner may come by a nose. Williams is a Texan who plays up a laid back pace.

United Press Colorado Springs Colo Bill Williams Pike’s Peak Williams Columbus Texas Fort Worth Bill

Match Robbers Sentenced in Canton Home Burglary Case

Homer Johnson and Paul Lehner both 17 were given indefinite terms at Mansfield Reformatory after pleading in Juvenile Court with Judge Harvey F. Ake as they joined the so called match burglars who raided over twenty homes in the Canton area. Orby Gee 19 faces grand jury action.

Homer Johnson Paul Lehner Mansfield Reformatory Harvey F. Ake Canton Ake Avondale Orby Gee

Three Die In Railroad Accidents Near Steubenville

Three men were killed in railroad accidents in and near Steubenville over the weekend. The victims were Fred Ely, 32, Nick Mahlin, 36, and Holiday Grove of West Virginia, plus an unidentified man. Fur coats cleaned and stored. Call 7236. The Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co.

Steubenville, O Steubenville Fred Ely Nick Mahlin Holliday Grove W. V Call The Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co Adyv

Cemetery Vases and Porch Boxes Planted by Specialists

Dulabahn's offers expert planting of cemetery vases and porch boxes with guaranteed satisfaction and reasonable pricing. Call 27501 for service.

Dulabahn’s

Pleasant Canton Sunday as heat returns to 73 degrees

The article notes a sunny Canton afternoon with the thermometer at 73 degrees. Crowded golf courses and busy highways reflect a lively, warm spring day following Easter, enjoyable enough for sleeveless dresses and straw hats.

Canton Mercury

Tax Bills Ready At Courthouse In Stark County

June tax bills for Stark county are ready and may be paid at any time. Treasurer A T Bowman warns owners to fetch bills now to avoid end of term congestion. deputies will be in Masillon on June 3 4 5 6 7 and in Alliance June 4 5 6 7. Cigarette licenses must be obtained before June 20 with no extension.

Stark Co A. T. Bowman Bowman Mas Sillon Alliance

Iowa Suspended by Big Ten May Reinstatement Possible

In Chicago on May 27 Major John L. Griffith announced that Iowa University is suspended from the Big Ten rather than expelled and may be reinstated by refuting charges of buying athletes. The decision allows a path back if the university disproves the allegations.

Iowa BIG Ten United Press Chicago Iowa University John L. Griffith United Press Today Hawkeyes Universary

Great feat by Texas flyers ends after 172 hour flight

Reg Robbins and Jim Kelly, 26 and 23, achieved the longest aerial endurance flight in history before a Fort Worth Meacham field crash forced stop. Their rebuilt cabin monoplane’s propeller split, ending a 172 hour 31 minute nonstop journey that stunned the world.

Fort Worth Tex Reg Robbins Jim Kelly

Sheriff Asks Help Locating Missing 16 Year Old Girl

Audrey Iva Rinehart, a 16 year old Central High pupil, has been missing two weeks. The orphan lived with her siblings at 910 Herbert Pl NW. She is described as five feet tall, 108 pounds, with auburn hair and blue eyes, last seen May 12 wearing a brown hat, brown velvet dress, brown suede shoes, and a black fur trimmed coat.

Sheriff's Office Audrey Iva Rinehart Central High George Rinehart Herbert Pl Canton

Kelly Missed Death by Inch In Monoplane Incident

A cowboy mechanic named Kelly narrowly escaped death when a propeller nicked his belt buckle after he leaned forward to grease rocker arms. Rain aided the nick to spread, but an infinitesimal inch more forward would have likely hurled him to the ground.

Fort Worth Tex Jim Kelly Kelly

Pilots Robbins and Kelly Break Aviation Endurance Dream

Robbins and Kelly aimed for a 22 hour world mark in a Wright powered flight but faced a failing propeller. They traveled nearly 22 hours longer than the prior record and, despite oil splatters and fatigue, remained confident they could have reached 300 hours. The attempt drew cheers from the crowd before being cut short.

Robbins Kelly

Doctor Loses $14 000 Check During European Tour

Plymouth police investigated the disappearance of an open $14,000 check belonging to Dr. William B Peck of Freeport Illinois. Peck, leading a party of American physicians touring Europe, reported his wallet with the check and $60 cash missing from his hotel. The funds were to cover expenses for the remainder of the tour.

Plymouth England William B Peck Freeport

Three Flyers Prepare Record Attempt From Oakland

In Oakland pilots led by James Warner plan a California to Australia refueling flight to break the world record. Captain Harry Abbott and Captain Charles Weil complete the crew, with weather favorable though minor repairs may delay takeoff. The mission follows a separate endurance bid in Minneapolis and a solo endurance attempt in Los Angeles.

Oakland Cal James Warner Southern Cross California Australia Harry Abbott Charles Weil Los Angeles Herbert Fahy Fahy Martin Jensen

KILLED IN FALL UNDER WHEELS IN CLEVELAND

George Puntenney a 24 year old Portsmouth Ohio man was killed when he fell under the wheels of an electric interurban train at Bedford after waking and attempting to reboard. He had been staying in Bedford for Bell Telephone line work. Also Frank Roth 78 of Cleveland died after being struck by a hit and run auto driver.

Cleveland George Puntenney Portsmouth Bedford Puntenney Bell Telephone Co Public Square Frank Roth Hitskip

Killing of Akron Man by Suspected Drug Gang Feud

Charles Lopresto, 37, died in Akron after a shotgun volley from a touring car. Detectives link the slaying to a gang feud over illicit drug traffic. Lopresto had prior homicide charges unresolved due to a Federal narcotics sentence.

Akron Charles Lopresto Eary Lopresto

Canton Students Asked to Donate to McKinley Fund

Canton school children will contribute to the McKinley Homestead Foundation fund with collections in all schools on Wednesday. Superintendent Jesse H. Mason will instruct teachers on Monday afternoon and announcements will be made in all schools Tuesday. About $7,000 of the $10,000 goal to move the McKinley home to Meyers Park has been raised.

Canton McKinley Homestead Foundation Jesse H. Mason McKinley Meyers Park

Financier Lewishon Charters Ophthalmology Fellowship

Adolph Lewishon, financier, celebrated his 60th birthday by donating 39000 to Johns Hopkins University Baltimore to establish a fellowship in ophthalmology.

New York Adolph Lewishon Johns Hopkins University Baltimore

Iron bending boy carries Luft name into legend

A nine year old kin of the famed Luft strongmen defies odds to bend iron bars with his teeth and pull a car, as Harry Luft dies of leukemia. Neighbors recall long family feats of strength and the boy vows to carry on with will power and calisthenics despite tragedy.

New York Luft Harry Luft Max Georgia Sally Harry Solly Coney Island

Mrs H J Homan Killed in Canton Auto Crash

Mrs Elsie Edith Homan 46 wife of Harley J Homan Canton civil service member and former councilman died in a Sunday auto crash near Newcomerstown. Her son Wilbur injured. Homan and relatives uninjured. Funeral plans incomplete. Survived by husband son three sisters mother and grandchild.

H. J. Homan Elsie Edith Homan Harley J. Homan Canton Civil Service Commission Jong Newcomerstown Bret Utrera Wilbur Homan Harley Homan Inlow Wilbur Homan Bonnie Belle Homan Coshocton Edward ¢ Spear J.G Warner Oman Canton Warner Rd SE Glenn Tope Frank Lehner Jean Dunlap North Industry Wil Klepp

Pocket Vetoes Upheld in Historic Test Case

The Supreme Court ruled that pocket vetoes are valid when used to veto a bill after Congress adjourns. The decision involved a 1926 measure favoring the Siniok and five other tribes in Washington seeking about 13 million dollars under old treaties.

Washington Congress Coolidge High Court United States Court of Glaims Okanogan Washington State

Strikers Return to Work in Eastern Tennessee Valley

In Happy Valley near Elizabethton Tennessee the Bemberg Giantstaff strikers end a six week stoppage. A Saturday settlement allows reemployment for non disruptive workers while those who participated in breaks are not rehired. Over 4000 workers will rejoin rayon and artificial gin plants as chemical delays affect material availability. William F Kelley leads American Texts union drive seeking 300000 members.

Elizabethton Tenn Happy Valley Bemberg-Giantstaff Tennessee William F. Kelley United Texts America Wislad

Becherers Geraniums in Bloom at Troy Laundry Ad

Becherers Geraniume in bloom and other bedding plants in great variety. Location at 1204 Wertz and 1207 Broag nwady. Following our usual custom, our plant will be closed by day Thursday Memorial Day. The Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co Adv.

Becherer Wertz Broag Nwady Troy Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co

Masonic Native Special Communication at Canton Lodge

Canton Lodge invites members to a May 27 meeting at 7 00 p m for an E A degree with W M McKean and C EB Norris noted as officers or speakers in the readable notice.

Canton Lodge McKean EB. Norris Gay

Five Arrested in Dope Raid Here Sunday

Five people were arrested in a narcotic raid at 336 2nd SE early Sunday. Estella Baxter admitted owning morphine bought from Charles Embry at the same address. Embry had cocaine capsules, morphine cubes, and opium on him.

Estella Baxter Charles Embry Embry Sergt. Conner Booth James Steward 10Th St SE Richard Marberry Isabel Grant Marberry Canton Maxine Crosby

Yale students die in hotel window fall during Baltimore trip

Dean Clarence W. Mendell said Yale authorized Leigh M. Marlow of Helena Montana and Robert P. Phillips of Paducah Kentucky to travel to Baltimore. Marlow died after falling from a hotel window. Both were Beta Theta Pi members. Marlow is the second Class of 1930 member to die this way after Edward Scott died in Paris last year.

New Haven, Conn Clarence W. Mendell Yale Baltimore Leigh M. Marlow Helena Mont Robert P. Phillips Paducah Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Marlow Edward Scott Paris

Hi Jacking Gang War Claims Newport Man

In Newport Kentucky on May 27 a gang related shooting left Leonard Kaelin dead and George Rowekamp severely wounded. Both men were found in a parked car behind the city park with Rowekamp shot five times and not expected to survive. He told detectives they were attacked when attempting a liquor hijacking.

Newport Leonard Kaelin George Rowekamp Rowekamp Kaelin

Cemetery Vases We Fill to Your Satisfaction Ad

A local ad from Becherer's Greenhouse promotes filling cemetery vases to the buyer’s satisfaction and provides the phone number 2 9599 for orders.

Becherer

Real Estate Ad Listings Question Realtor Status

The Canton Daily News special real estate page questions the listing of Realtors on the page. It notes N. F. Whitmer and Co. and the Stone Agency appear but are not Canton association members. Ady.

Canton Daily News N. FE. Whitmer and Co Stone Agency Canton Ady

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