Jury Hampers In Inquiry Into Canton Murder Case
United Press reports Stark County grand jury continues probe into the Canton murder case of Patrick McDermott. Suspicion shifts as alibi and witness testimony fail to solidify guilt, with no partner named, while relatives and friends provide supportive statements amid tense public interest and ongoing investigations.
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United Press
Canton
Ang Hi —Searcch
Patrick McDurmitt
R. Meh
Canton Daily News
McDermott
New York
Wie
Lomi
McDormertt
Rosclville
Bert
Kovchal
Aleye Frone
Mother and Four Children Die From Gas Fumes in San Francisco
Otto Puller, a night janitor, returned home to find his wife Edina 39 and four children Georgette 10 Glenwood 9 Norman 4 Ormston 2 dead from gas fumes. The fifth child Winfield 11 survived unconscious as authorities probed a possible mental disturbance.
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United Press
San Prancisco
Cal
Alig
Edina Puller
Georgette Puller
Glenwood Tiller
Norman Waller
Ormston Puller
Otto Puller
Aight Jaidman
Wii Howe
Fuller
Winfield
Petition for Dissolution of Hammond Elevator Company
A petition filed yesterday by stockholders in the Hammond Elevator Company requests dissolution of the local concern. The company operated a plant on Second Avenue with Walter Alerman as president and Woolh Marimond listed among officials. The petition seeks court action per state law after a meeting held August 7, 1920, and includes publication as required.
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Hammond Elevator Company
Erie County
Owas
California Primary Draws Heavy Voting
California voters, drawn from across the United States, went to the polls for the statewide primary. The election tests Senator Arian Johnson and Governor Travis Richardson, with Johnson opposing the incumbent Johnson’s strength in a race that could shift the Senate balance after ten years. Johnson backed Judge Robert M. Clarke for the Senate and D. Voile for Lt. Governor to challenge Richardson in the governor’s race.
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Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Judge Clark
United Prose
San Prancisco
Cal
California
United States
World Court
Aiam Johnson
Shire
Orn
Sane Les Shortide
Hts
Trivid W. Richardson
Hicket Roth
Senate
Robert M. Clarke
Shortridge
Washington
D © Voile
Richardson
Booze Scandal at Sharpsburg Hits Prohibition Arrests
A Prohibition era scandal at Sharpsburg leads to multiple arrests on conspiracy charges as authorities confiscate liquor, recounts of bribes to officers, and a later sale of seized goods. The report notes involvement of Walter P. Berner and others, with details of payments to constables Byerly and Rudersindt and actions by local officials.
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United
Claire
Sharp
Andy Karpingkl
Karteos Valley
Reiner
Shinpshire
Walter P. Berner
Sharpsburg
Rocco Belsite
Shurjisboupe
Byerly
Rudersindt Warsants
Peter Blueen
Angelo Yurneal
Wiliam Bender
Ederle Gets Big Ovation in Jersey
In Jersey City New Jersey United Press reports a large crowd greeted a female figure named Berle as she passed in a roadster en route to a family summer home in Highlands. Acting Mayor Joi J. Boggans and police cheered as she rode by, with Wax and her parents present.
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Ederle
Jersey
United Prost
N.J
Berle
Highlands
Creay
Joi J. Boggans
Ghiaf
Jersey City
Tharle
Vare Plans Vigorous Campaign After Step Down
Philadelphia August St William S Vare Republican nominee for the United States senator relinquished his post as Republican city committeeman from the 21st ward. He said his activities until the November election would prevent him from handling city committee duties. James M Haslett, county clerk and Republican candidate for Congress from the first district, was elected to succeed Vare.
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Unitea Fress
Philadalpila
Aug
Wiliam S. Vare
United States
Adnator
Seard
Inv
Mibieeman
James M. Haslett
Congress
Ware
Still explosion injures man fatally in Avalon home
Still explodes in Emil Schuimann’s Avalon home last night fatally injuring companion Charles Miller, 28, of Avalon. Miller rushed to hospital in critical condition. Schuman, lightly burned, received medical care.
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Guneu
Pittsburgh
Emil Schuimann
Avalon
Charles Miller
Miller
Schuman
Interstate Toll Rates Slashed by New York Telephone
New York Telephone Company announced Oct. 1 toll reductions expected to save U.S. phone users about 3 million annually. The cuts cover the entire system with as much as 40 percent decreases on long distances. The reduction stems from improved long distance cables repeaters and other devices cutting costs across distance circuits.
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United Press New York
New York ‘Telephone Company
Annauner * Ment
Burns Fatal to Kearsarge Farmer
Erie Pa August John Sehrelben 42 of Kearsarge died at St Vincent's hospital from burns received while trying to send horses and cattle from a large barn fire at the Spires farm near his home. The blaze occurred Sunday and the barn was destroyed by the flames.
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Erie
John Sehrelben
Kearsarge
St. Vincent's Hospital
Spires
Firemen Prepare for Erie County Field Meet Parade
Erie County Volunteer Firemen Association field meet plans fuel a Labor Day parade in Union City. Merchants urged to enter floats with prizes for top decorated floats and autos. Decorations planned citywide including St James hotel, Municipal building, and firehouses, with participants from Sherman Clymer Mayville Westfield Si Creek Youngsville Spartansburg and across the state line.
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Erie County Volunteer Firemen’ Association
Unis City
Peike
Meet
Ocal
Metegar de Fitusville
Bkiet Pavison
Erie County Volunteer Themes Association
Stanford Hose Company
St James
Ity
St. James
Sherman
Clymen
Mayville
Erie County
Westfield
Si Creek
New York State
Youngsville
Spartansburg
Pennsylvania
Two Die In River Houseboat Disaster
United Press reports two people perished when a river houseboat burned early today. Seven firemen were overcome by smoke but all were rescued. Fire crews battled the blaze as authorities investigated the incident and attempted to recover missing occupants.
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United Press
Moscow
Leningrad
toMlay
River News
Pilok
Ixpitches
Fisin
United Press Creat
NEW Voc. Ang
Osmond Slobeland
Hielarlein
17 Reported Killed in Damascus Clash
London dispatch says 17 persons were killed and shops burned as rebels entered Damascus in a night attack. Damascus forts bombarded enemy concentrations outside the city to prevent reinforcements arriving, and attackers were repulsed after residents endured a daylong siege.
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Wey Waltea Eto
London
Daily News
Haife
Damassus
Daily News Dispatch
Darmascus
Sani
Vad
Posse hunts slayer of former judge in Alabama
Wetumpka residents and sheriff deputies pursue a gunman who yesterday shot and killed Lamia Smith, former probate judge, and wounded his wife at their home. Smith died later at Montgomery hospital. his wife is expected to recover.
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United Press
Wetumpea
Ala
Gosse
Gurnem
Lamia Smith
Mel
Sith
Smith
Montgomery Hospital
Roosevelt Drops Bold Charges on Midwestern Tour
Theodore Roosevelt, midwestern speaking tour, assailed the world court and criticized the Pennsylvania primary spending as a disgrace to the country. He denounced the Senate as a potential board of directors for public utility corporations and aligned with Coolidge policy while predicting a return to the world stage this fall.
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United Press
Chiago
Theodore Roosevelt
Kings
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Roosevale
Coolidge
Chicago Curfew Returns After Night of Detentions
Chicago officers imposed curfew after a citywide drive. More than twenty under eighteen girls and their escorts were rounded up by special patrols, taken to headquarters, and released to mothers. Officials said patrols would be increased on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
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United Press
Chicago
Mellon Confers With French Leaders in Paris Meeting
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W Mellon and former Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes met with Foreign Minister Briand in Paris on Aus 31. The talks focused on policy rather than finance, described by observers as a high level diplomatic discussion between the United States and France.
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By Wasteeres
Paris
Aus
British coal policy under heavy attack in Parliament
London news reports Ayedi Ramsay MacDonald and David Lloyd George criticizing the government over the industrial dispute. They call for reopen negotiations and a miners’ settlement while accusing Premier Baldwin and ministers of inaction amid strikes. Churchill urged a mediation initiative when feasible.
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MacDonald
Lloyd George
Churchill
United Press London
Ayedi
Ramsay MacDonald
David Lioye
George
Tabor
Lomorrow
Fle
aydiGeorge
Arthur Steel Maitland
Bebo
Winston Churchill
Ie Exchequér
Arthur
Baldwin
United Press
Byov
Earthquake Devastates Horta Azores Capital
Reports describe a powerful earthquake hitting Horta on Fayal Island in the Azores, with heavy property damage and many presumed dead or missing. Americans are believed safe, relief plans unclear as consular and Red Cross efforts are discussed amid widespread ruin.
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United Press
Horta
Azores Islands
Adj
State Department
Nui
Consilar
Azores
Fayal
Adsifes
Tts
Jeupronsn Jyba
Rome
Tatiary Observatories
Aegean
Greece
Asia
Minor
Mediterranean
Rhodes
Adriatic
Ancona
Tarnato
Lily
Naval flier to be buried today in Arlington Cemetery
Washington reports the burial of Commander John Rodgers, air pioneer killed when his plane crashed near Philadelphia. Relatives from Havre de Grace, Md, will escort Rodgers’ body to the National Cemetery for Navy funeral rites. Crew members Connell, Pane, and Boy accompany the procession. one machinist aboard remains on the Pacific coast.
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United Press
Washington
John Rovers
Pacific
Slington
Navy
Air Pioneer
Havre de Grace
National Cemetery
Pacifico Coast
Liew Byeun J Connell
SR Pane
Aviation Gillet
Wilhiis i. Boy
Aviation Aiachinist
Annie
Five Best Radio Features Tonight Across Stations
Radio listings outline today’s top features across KDKA Pittsburgh WH0 Des Moines and KGO Oakland. Classical concerts and gala programs highlight a diverse schedule with orchestra and band performances across time zones.
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KDKA
Pitsburgh
Symphony
Des Moines
Lath Cavalry
Chicago
KGO Oakland
Jail Escape Plot Tied to Helper Girl in Winchester
A girl aided the Clark county jail breakout, smuggling a note that lured the escapees to an automobile. Six prisoners recount the plan, with three white ring leaders fleeing with the girl while the rest, 12 mainly Black inmates, attempted to flee. Several escapees included George Bowman and Roy Martin. Police recaptured some, as the story traces the escape route through Winchester and Cincinnati connections.
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United Press
Winchester
Clark County
Dhift
George Bowman
San Orphan Xinl
Roy Martin
Hank Robber
Mack Brewers
Cincinnati
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