30 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1927
Page
1
General Stark praises Sheriff Gibson for patrols using private license plates to curb speeding on county highways. He warns against stopping strange cars and favors patrols with motorcycles and autos to reduce risk and costs.
Chicago and nearby areas faced heavy rains that flooded basements and disrupted traffic under viaducts. The storm caused deaths and injuries in Illinois Missouri areas while warnings remained in place for the Great Lakes region.
Dennis Roberts, who says he is 110, is jailed in Centro California charged with stealing two bales of hay. He denied the accusation and asked that his horse and an old wagon be tied under his cell window so he could be near them.
The Toledo court of appeals will mail decisions next week on the Rudner case and related matters. Visiting judges completed work Friday after hearing A Talmadge Snyder v Stark ce over compensation for road improvements and then left for home.
Fred Palm, 29, received a life sentence to Jackson State Prison after being convicted of having a pint of gin at home. His case marked the first use of Michigan's new criminal code where a fourth felony conviction mandates a life term. Palm was not seen as a dangerous criminal but had prior violations mainly under the prohibition act. He is married.
Enid Oklahoma September 30 Mary Atkinson twenty six year old nurse who confessed infatuation with her middle aged minister Rev Charles Malley was expected to be freed on murder charges linked to a string of incidents. She faced accusations of poisoning Mary Jane Bailey eighteen daughter of the Episcopalian rector with earlier suspicions she poisoned the minister s wife and three other children.
Warren E. Russell attorney from Massillon attending the Ohio Association of Credit Bureaus convention said he plans to seek the Republican nomination in the Sixteenth district to succeed John McBweeney of Wooster.
East BridgewaterMass Sept 30 Charles Bashian objected to borrowing his car his brother retaliated by taking an axe and smashing the sedan beyond repair leaving a ruined vehicle and a tense family scene in town.
Canton escaped a strong storm that swept Ohio with light rain and 20 mph winds. New Philadelphia recorded 66 mph gusts with uprooted trees and broken windows. one driver narrowly avoided injury as a tree narrowly missed her car.
Two hundred American legionnaires departed Rome at midnight for Lucerne Switzerland on a goodwill tour. Howard P. Ravage led the group. The trip included a grand dinner at the Excelsior hotel hosted by the Italian war veterans association with notable attendees such as American Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher and Italian officials.
Lancaster officials dismiss Asst Fire Chief George Rockey after 24 years of service for insubordination. Safety Director George Jeffries announced the action citing disciplinary grounds and removal from the department.
In Carlisle Pennsylvania Minas Mary Foust marked her 101st year with attending morning mass. She walked two blocks to the church and then returned home, a simple observance of the milestone.
Beverly Hills observer notes fight pictures and predicts Dempsey will likely beat Tunney in future bouts. The piece claims Dempsey grows closer each year and the audience supports a continued show with the same management and appeal.
Capt. Ira Manderbaugh was hospitalized after collapsing at home Thursday and diagnosed with an acute indigestion attack. He has not been in good health recently, suffering from stomach trouble. Police officials urged privacy as inquiries flooded the department.
MABILLION Sept 30 J Tipple of 164 Jackson Lane reported a theft of a case of eggs from his back porch last Saturday night. A man arrived last night trying to sell 16 dozen eggs, arousing suspicion and leading to police involvement. The case had 39 dozen eggs valued at 14.20. Police said the suspect would be questioned today.
Bremen reports famed German war ace George Wulf died when a new type duck plane crashed from 200 feet after tests supposedly proved foolproof against inexperienced pilots. The incident follows earlier claims of safe takeoffs and landings without pilot input.
Johnson of the American League issued a strong critique of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis and the Chicago club management. He condemned the commissioner's office for childish and petty tactics and failing to function as defined by the agreement establishing the office.
In New York on September 30 a patrolman halted a driver for a traffic violation. The motorist, W. Gother, received a reprimand but as he prepared to leave the officer detected a case of liquor in the vehicle.
The cyclone in St Louis kills 75 and wounds 300 with 750 dead and more than 1,090 injuries reported. Refugees queued for Red Cross relief as guards and police hold the ruined west side. Government troops and national guard were asked to aid in rehabilitation and order. War depot food stations and dormitories at armories prepared for 26,000 homeless amid property damage estimated up to 100 million dollars.
The widow and five children of former Tollee Chief John H Wise face possible loss of their home after his death in a automobile accident. A fund named Chief Wise Home Fund is raising 5500 to clear the title and provide the family a debt free home. Donations are collected by The Canton Daily News with checks payable to Treasurer Chief Wise Home Fund and mailed to The Canton Daily News.
A pledge note records a subscription to the Chief Wise Home Fund for an unspecified amount. The document mentions a fund check payable to the Treasurer of the Chief Wise Home Fund and is signed at the end.
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