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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

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Koehler Freed on Bond in Roof Slaying Case

Koehler posted ten thousand dollars bond signed by Webster Howenstine and Newton Casper plus Charles G. Kemp. He killed Charles Roof in Magnolia Friday evening and, after release, told Coroner T H Sand his account remains consistent. Prosecutor McClintock expects a quick grand jury review with investigators visiting Magnolia. Relatives seek the law’s course and question a list of witnesses.

Koehler Webster Howenstine East Sparta Newton Casper Charles G. Kemp Magnolia Howestine Casper Kemp Charles Roof Roof C. B. McClintock McClintock P. D. Howell

Canton Students Raise Funds for Zoo Housing

Canton schoolchildren will contribute their pennies to aid Nimisila zoo animals. Superintendent Wilson Hawkins approved a schoolwide collection day to fund improved living quarters for the animals, currently kept in poor conditions at the facility.

Canton School ZOO Canton Nimisila Zoo Wilson Hawkins Ting

Cleveland Yacht Thayer Couple Found Dead on Beach

In Lorain a Cleveland pair, Martin and Mrs. Thayer of the yacht Wine and Wing, were found dead on Stop 73 beach after their return trip from Put In Bay. Thayer's body lay high on shore with a life belt. Mrs. Thayer was found in the lake. No trace of the jewel case. Distress signals indicated. no marks of violence. Initial belief they were aboard with the Jarretts, later corrected.

Lorain Martin Thayer Wine and Wing Stop 73 Here Thayers Put In Bay Cleveland Jarrett Florence F Detroit Bay Florida Gladys Ray

Firpo Declared Shy With Ladies At Deportation Hearing

At Ellis Island Luis Angi Filipo Firpo’s deportation hearing resumes with attorney Hy man Bushel presenting a new witness Varios Neumann Garnett, friend from Argentina, to argue Firpo’s innocence. Government seeks deportation over bringing Bianca Lourdes Picart to the United States. Canon Chase of Brooklyn attends.

New York Luis Angi Firpo Hyman Bushel Ellis Island Bushel Varios Neumann Garnett Bianca Lourdes Picart United States Canon Chase Brooklyn

Liquor fined man in Canton court case

The Fiedelholtz of Canton was fined $500 and costs after being found transporting liquor in a Ford truck. Police seized 25 gallons of whisky from his truck on Roos Avenue NE several nights earlier.

Fiedelholtz Canton Ciminal Palice Fiedetholtz

Couzens to open probe on revenues inquiry

Senator Couzens of Michigan returns to Washington to chair the senate inquiry into the internal revenue bureau and the prohibition unit. Brookhart signals continued investigations and potential constitutional questions over Senate contempt power.

Charles F. Morris Daily News Bureau Post Building Washington Senator Couzens Michigan Senate Internal Revenue Bureau Prohibition Couzens Brookhart Daugherty Camp Perry National Rifle School Stone Supreme Court Washington D. H. Bank Jess H. Smith Harry M. Daugherty House Congress Treasury Justice Veteran Bureau Oddie Consolidated Ot Naval Reserve Honolulu Ladd Northern Pacific Land Grants House Joint Committee Shipping Board White Maine Snyder New York Borah Air Service Lampert Veterans Hospitals Johnson South Dakota Michener State Department Russia Moses

Morlock Transferred as Central German Conference Superintendent

Rev. M C Morlock arrives in Bucyrus to take Lincoln Way M E Church pastorate a year after coming from Second Church Columbus he is reassigned to Cincinnati district as superintendent of the Central German Conference of the M E church Rev William Weller of Cincinnati succeeds him locally

Bucyrus M. C. Morlock Lincoln Way M. E Second Church of Columbus Cincinnati Central German Conference M. E. Church William Weller Morlock

President Coolidge Opens Up to Reporters Again

Washington Sept 18 President Coolidge shows more liveliness and wit in White House sessions. He now leads conversations at semi weekly briefings and engages openly with reporters, reversing earlier sphinx like behavior. The change follows a history of written questions and censor rules and included a long recent session that surprised Secretary Slemp.

Robert T. Small Canton Daily News Washington Coolidge White House Bascom Slemp Harding Slemp Mr. Coolidge Aami Heeten

Steamer Overdue From Gothenburg Believed Lost

The Hamburg steamer sale left Gothenburg Saturday bound for Nakskov and was several days overdue by Sept 18. It was believed to have been lost at sea with no word from the vessel or crew.

Copenhagen Hamburg Gothenburg Nakskov

Mr. Make It Right Answers Canton Public Qs

Public service column by Canton Daily News features Mr Make It Right handling voter, tree, fruit theft and police funding questions. Citizens ask about tree limb removal near streets and the right to protect property, orchard thefts, and police staffing debates with sheriff guidance noted.

Public Service Bureau Canton Daily News Canton

Republicans to Cut La Follette in Wisconsin

Republicans plan to split ballots in Wisconsin to curb Senator LaFollette’s electoral votes. David Lawrence notes two factors will reduce LaFollette’s home state tally: Democratic energy and a shift in Republican voters who traditionally marked LaFollette but will now avoid him.

David Lawrence Canton Daily News Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Senator LaFollette Robert M. LaFollette Democratic Party LaFollette

Army Flyers On Wing Again From Fort Crook Field

Army round the world flyers finally took off from Fort Crook flying field in Omaha at 7:36 a m after a long delay caused by cloudy misty weather. Lieutenant Smith led the squadron with Lieutenants Wade and Nelson close behind as they headed for St Joseph Missouri.

Fort Crook Omaha Neb St. Joseph Smith Wade Nelson

Film Organist and 82 Year-Old Widow Wed for Love

Norfolk couple defies license denial by marrying in Portsmouth. Jack Griffith 29, a film organist, wed Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Fray 82, widow of broker John W. Fray. They reject honeymoon plans and insist the marriage is based on love. Griffith will keep his theater job.

Norfolk Jack Griffith Sarah Elizabeth Fray John W. Fray Washington and Raleigh N.C Portsmouth Griffith Fray Washington

Driver Arrested After Accident Near Latonia

Lucille Lunsford 30 of Covington Ky remains near death at St Elizabeths hospital Covington. Ralph L Piper 26 of Hamilton Ohio is held on drunkenness and reckless driving charges after an auto crash near Latonia Ky last night. Piper said he lost control and the car hit a light pole.

Cincinnati Lucille Lunsford Covington St. Elizabeth's Hospital Ralph L. Piper Hamilton Latonia Piper

Thousands Sign Petition to Save Boy Slayer From Hangman

Chicago witnesses a mass push for Bernard Grant, 19, condemned for murder. Attorney Swanson reports thousands signing mercy petition and women’s clubs joining the effort. He invites Clarence Darrow to assist after his Leopold and Loeb defense, as the case gains national attention.

Boy Slayer Chicago Bernard Grant Thomas E. Swanson Swanson Clarence Darrow Leopold Loeb Bobby Franks Grant Darrow United Press Charlevoix Michigan Dispatches

Wheeler Campaign Stops in Columbus and Toledo

Senator Burton K. Wheeler, La Follette ticket candidate for vice president, arrives from Toledo to address voters in Columbus at the Coliseum. He has attacked former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty over his Justice Department conduct and faces an unconfirmed rumor of a defamation suit.

Columbus Burton K. Wheeler Robert M. LaFollette Toledo Harry M. Daugherty Daugherty Department of Justice Wheeler Cleveland LaFollette- Wheeler

Mine Death Toll Set at 38 in Kemmerer Blast

In Kemmerer Wyoming the death toll from the Sublet mine No. 5 explosion was fixed at 38 by company president J P Quealey after checking 50 men were inside. Seventeen men escaped. twenty seven bodies have been recovered, many burned by the ensuing fire, with more expected before night.

Kemmerer, Wyo Kemmerer Coal Co Sublet J. P. Quealey Quealey

Uncle Sam to Open His Purse for Flyers

The War Department telegram to Dayton Ohio mayor states the department will cover all extra expenses incurred by the round the world flyers. Secretary John Weeks advised that citizens’ public subscriptions are unnecessary as the government will fund all additional costs.

Washington Dayton War Department F. R. Hale John Weeks

Milk Producers to Form Regional Association

In Cincinnati on September 18 a milk producers association was nearly formed, uniting over 2,600 producers from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Articles of incorporation will be filed next week to seek better prices, improved quality, and economies for members.

Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Kentucky

Fanno fined for illicit whiskey possession in court

James Fanno of 1221 Rex ar SE was fined 100 dollars and costs after police found a pitcher of wine in an ice box at his home Wednesday night. The charge stemmed from illicit whiskey possession in a criminal court Thursday morning.

James Fanno Rex Fanno

Seek to Move Up Daugherty Trial Before Supreme Court

Atty. Gen. Stone announced steps to advance the case of M. B. Daugherty, banker of Washington Courthouse Ohio, before the U.S. Supreme Court. Daugherty faces contempt of the senate for denying a senatorial committee access to his bank books tied to a Justice Department probe.

Washington United States Supreme Court Daugherty Ohio Senate Atty Gen. Stone Department of Justice

Re arrest Grant Logan in liquor case

Peck Grant, who broke jail weeks ago, is under arrest at Zanesville. Local authorities learned he is wanted here on a liquor charge.

Logan. O Peck” Grant Zanesville

His Wife's Dying Request Fulfilled

Benjamin B. Hampton, noted motion picture director and former Galesburg newspaperman, married Miss Claire Adama film actress after his wife on her deathbed asked him to wed her as his second wife. The couple plan a New York honeymoon. Hampton is 48 and Adama 24. he has five children in Illinois.

Los Angeles Claire Adama Benjamin B. Hampton Galesburg, Ill New York Hampton Adams

Navy urged to reach 5-5-3 sea power ratio

The American Legion national convention urged Congress and the Navy Department to lift U S sea power to the 5-5-3 ratio of the naval armament agreement. The naval affairs committee said the current ratio is 6-4-3 with the United States in the position of four.

ST. Paul, Minn American Legion National Convention Congress Navy Department United States Navy Naval Affairs Committee United States

Berengaria Encounters Whale School at Sea

The Cunard liner Berengaria reported a mid ocean collision with a school of whales. The impact split one whale and endangered the vessel and its propellers during its voyage from Southampton carrying the Prince of Wales to the United States.

London Cunard Berengaria Prince of Wales United States New York Southampton

Lorain Shipyards Repaired After June Tornado Loss

Lorain Ohio Sept 18 The Lorain yards of the American Ship building company have completed repairs on tornado damage at a cost of 1 000 000 with the loss being replaced, the disclosure stated today.

Lorain Lorain Yards American Shipbuilding Company

Legion Confederates Tied Up In Bid For National Commander

In St Paul the American Legion delegates entered a day of balloting with seven leading candidates and many favorite sons in the race for national commander. Debates over a voting plan continued after three ballots as Major General James C Harbord emerged as a new possibility while Pershing remained uninterested and the Harbord faction hoped for a late start.

ST. Paul, Minn American Legion James C. Harbord John J. Pershing

Squirrel season claim adds another Knox county fatality

Fostoria Ohio reports a fourth hunting death in the squirrel season as Eliott 8 Sheffler, 64, shot a limp squirrel then chased it, killed it, and collapsed dying from exertion after returning to his car where companions waited.

Fostoria Ohio Knox County Eliott Sheffler

Appeal Based on Leopold Case for Perrygo

In Washington on September 18, 22 year old Edgar Randolph Perrygo faces a potential clemency appeal after being condemned to die for killing an elderly woman four years ago. His lawyers cite the Leopold Loeb case as precedent and seek a rehearing by the District of Columbia supreme court next month.

Washington Edgar Randolph Perrygo Perrygo Leopold-Loeb Chicago District of Columbia Supreme Court

Canton Fall Exposition Opens With Bright Fall Styles

Thousands crowded Canton streets as store windows opened revealing fall fashions. The style show runs through Saturday with gowns featuring brilliant colors and silver beading, signaling a season of vivid attire ahead.

Canton Milady

Literary Digest Poll Shows Coolidge Leading Nationwide

New York September 18 The Literary Digest poll of 15 million voters places President Coolidge in the lead with Senator La Follette second and Democratic nominee John W. Davis third. Early returns from California Illinois New York Ohio and Pennsylvania show Davis finishing third in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Compared to 1920 Republican support dipped slightly while Democratic support rose. first returns list Coolidge 16071 La Follette 6596 Davis 3792 with 307 scattered votes.

New York California Ilinois Ohio Pennsylvania Davis Repubean Somes Coolidge la Follette Davia Harding Delta

Stark County Sends Largest Party To Reform School

The largest party ever from Stark County jail to a state facility left Thursday morning for Mansfield Reformatory. Eleven youths aged 18 to 26 accompanied by Deputies Thorn, O. E., Astepaugh and George Smith faced sentences from one year to 20 years.

Stark Co Mansfield Reformatory George Thorn O. E., Alsepaugh George Smith Raymond Thompson Louis Hatfield Dwight Barnett Clyde Knight Howard Walters Theodore Rogers James Carney John Watkins George Payne Harry Boyd Eugene Hahn

Quake Victims Bodies Recovered After Turkey Disaster

Constantinople reports two hundred twenty bodies found in the Erzerum area after a major earthquake. Eighty villages were seriously affected as the tremor persisted for hours. Relief efforts have been dispatched to the region.

Constantinople

Enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan hits record 1820 students

Delaware Sept 18 Enrollment at Ohio Wesleyan University for the new semester reached a record total of 1820 students with men reportedly outnumbering women as the term began.

Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University

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EEE Bond Friends OF Sparta Shore T. H. Sh MR. Wa Sheriff's Office ARMY St. Joseph, Mo Uncle Sam Daugherty Trial NAVY Whale School Loraine’s Ship Yards Legion Leopold Case Literary Digest Reformatory Weslyan
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