General Stark Calls Holiday Driving Caution
In a column from Here and There About Town General Stark notes traffic incidents rise on holidays and urges extra driving care. He jokes about treating others’ driving as his own and avoiding others on busy holiday routes. A Canton youth asks about world population, referencing a League of Nations survey: world population about 1.906 billion, with 1.58 billion in League territories and 17 percent nationals from nonmember states.
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Fire threatens church as basement blaze smolders
Police and fire officials say air was kept from the flames by a closed basement storage room door, saving First Congregational Church at 917 Tuscarawas St from total destruction. Investigators suspect arson tied to the pastor's enemies, with a bonfire‑like pile found in the basement storage area.
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Frogs and bass lure crowd at state hatcheries visit
Folklore and local amusement mix in Canton as observers tour Zoar fish hatcheries where bass lurk along pool edges ready to snap at frogs. News notes recount parade crowds, Lindbergh sightings, and a balloon race report with multiple city sightings and a dramatic near-ground landing in Gratz Ohio.
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Mrs Mallory Wins In Tennis Lambert Championship
London May 31 Mrs Molla Bjursted Mallory won her second round match defeating Mrs F B Hensman 6-1 6-1 In the third round Miss Helen Wills defeated Mrs Alstown 6-3 6-3 without extending herself Miss Elizabeth Ryan defeated Miss A B Klemantaski 6-3 6-3
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Ohio interurban railways up freight revenue in state
Reports by the Ohio public utilities commission show that 62 interurban railways in Ohio earned 5 780 090 dollars in freight revenue last year, an increase of over 1 000 000 dollars from the prior year.
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Nine Die As Mountain River Goes On Rampage
Nine people are confirmed dead as the Big Sandy river roars through five Kentucky mountain counties. Toms Creek flood claims three from one Paintsville family, while others drown near Roxana, Elsie Coal, and Wayland. Homes are destroyed, many left homeless, and telephone service is out in Whitesburg and surrounding towns as storms batter the region.
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D Annunzio Sets World Motor Boat Speed Record
Gabriel D Annunzio broke the world motor boat speed record on Lake Garda reaching 127 kilometers per hour. The craft used two Isotta Fraschini motors and was piloted by Attilio Bissiol, the engineer who built the boat.
Presbyterians Back to Routine After Seminary Row
In ban Francisco on May 11 the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church returns to routine talks after liberals won a key vote to place Princeton seminary reorganization under one board. Fundamentalists failed to elevate Dr J Gresham Machen to a higher post.
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German ace Frotzheim eliminated by Cochet in French championships
In St Cloud on May 31 Otto Frotzheim of Germany lost to Henri Cochet in straight sets 6-1 6-1 6-4. Cochet earned a place in the semifinals to face William Tilden probably on Thursday.
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Haqquor Buyers Strike Oslo Over High Prices
Norway residents stage a buyers strike against liquor prices in Oslo in May. Wine and liquor sales have fallen to a minimum, forcing the monopoly to cut prices.
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Black Hills Site Chosen For President Coolidge Summer White House
Washington May 31 official word confirms President Coolidge will establish the summer White House in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Secretary Everett Sanders notified South Dakota officials the decision is final, with little doubt he would remain with the original choice.
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Lita Grey Chaplin Ready to Depose in Divorce Suit
In Los Angeles on May 31 Lita Grey Chaplin prepared to give her deposition in the divorce suit against Charlie Chaplin. Last week she refused to answer questions after reporters were allegedly barred. lawyers obtained a court order to compel answers or hold her in contempt. The contempt hearing was scheduled for near Thursday.
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Grand Jury to Hear Gall for Services Soon in Murder Probe
Memorial Day speeches urged action to cleanse lawlessness linked to the Don Mellett murder. Judge A W Agler and former Prosecutor C B McClintock framed the effort as protecting American institutions and wiping out crime networks. Prosecutor Henry W Harter planned to resume the grand jury probe with new indictments of higher ups in the murder conspiracy.
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Lindbergh to Sail Home on Destroyer for U S Return
President Coolidge plans a national celebration for Capt Charles A Lindbergh as Britain honors him with the air force cross at Buckingham Palace. Lindbergh prepares to sail from Cherbourg aboard a destroyer around June 4 after dismantling his monoplane at Gosport and shipping it to New York.
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Man Nabbed On Suspect Charge At Barnett Hotel
M. G. Hendel was arrested Monday night on suspicion of assault and battery on complaint by Jack Clayton at the Barnett hotel. Clayton said he and his wife would appear against Hendel.
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Will Rogers to Perform in New Orleans Flood Benefit
Hershey, May 31. Will Rogers writes from Hershey praising the town and noting his travel to New Orleans for a benefit show. He humorously asks for listeners to send money and mentions Hoover funds. He also references a social event on Long Island hosted by the Jess Livermores.
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Young hunter dies from accidental rifle wound
Edward Gil, 20, of 606 Hykeed SE, Canton, died at Aultman hospital after a .22 rifle bullet struck his right eye while frog hunting with Willard Edwards at the SE edge near Canton's public equate. Coroner T C McQuate investigates. Gill survived by mother Minnie Gill, brother John, sister Edna. Funeral Thursday at 2 at home. burial Westlawn cemetery.
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Youths Give Up Woman's Body in Cleveland
Police hold a suspect as two youths carried an unidentified dead woman into St Alexis hospital early today. The 25 to 30 year old woman's neck was broken and there were marks of a struggle. A heel was torn from a slipper. The youths about 25 were seen fleeing after talking with the nurse.
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National Guard Protect Jail After Mob Attack
In Tampa Fila on May 31 National Guard troops were dispatched to guard the county jail after a mob stormed the building seeking B. F. Levine who is alleged to have confessed to murdering five people. A dozen people were wounded in the exchange of gunfire with deputies inside the jail, one likely fatally.
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Judge Harter Addresses G A R in Auditorium
Memorial Day program in the city auditorium features Judge Henry W. Harter praising Lincoln's Gettysburg words as relevant today. McKinley Post No. 25 G A R shows thinning ranks with 17 of 60 veterans present, as W R C and Daughters of Veterans join in solemn rites and songs. John Ferguson, a McKinley High senior, recites Gettysburg address before Commander Holman introduces the speaker.
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Ohio Senate Adjournes In One Minute Session
In Columbus on May 31 the Ohio senate adjourned sine die after a one minute session. The house was to reconvene later and is expected to adjourn sine die. No action was taken on repealing the Myers bill or on repassing appropriations including 126000 for the state library.
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Seven Days Left to Enter Canton Kite Contest
The Canton Daily News, Veterans of Foreign Wars Service club, and the Recreational commission invite boys 14 and under in Canton and Stark County to enter the City Field kite contest on Thursday afternoon, June 9. Fourteen prizes include a silver loving cup and a $5 bank account for top kites. Fill out the entry form and mail to the contest director before June.
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