Canton editor shot sparks martial law talks in Canton Ga
Canton, Ga July 2 Martial law warnings spread after the murder of Donny Stetell publisher of the Canton Daily News. Authorities prepared for immediate action while Pinkerton and police moved to guard against further assassinations. Witnesses described threats against the editor’s family and lingering tension as investigations continued. Several suspects were jailed or questioned, and civic groups urged cleansing corruption in the police department.
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Canton
Donny Stetell
Chicago
Pant Kite Finn
Aryl Ayant Chsfer
Police SA
Fonyel
Jos Ubedings
Mere Kitrman
Uyme
Ford
Firth
Kiteman
Wormlin
Taural Panies
Ohio
Alero Vidona
R Stellett
Canton Daily News
Akron
Ofa Slater
Peter Magra
Mellor
Frianda
Wibute
Majin
Anel Ako
Ily
Stoke
Rowley
Studor
Common Pleas Court
AO Pontiva
Mellen
Shan Milly
Chistine
Immu
Aeelon
Street Resurfacing Underway Between Washington and Park Price
City crews led by Mayor Hopin e Conig Gauntion began resurfacing the street from Washington to Park Price. Work aims to reopen the strip to traffic within eight to ten days after gas and water line repairs are completed. Excavations are being backfilled and the new surface prepared for a late week finish.
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Brie
Mayer
Washington
Park Price
Cold Shoulder Keen Explains for Baker Force
United Press reports on Republican operatives in Philadelphia naming the State Executive committee to steer the November election. Mellon presides with Wood as chair, while local and party figures across counties hold key roles in campaign organization and finance. In London, British attitudes toward America shift amid debt disputes and press criticism. King George and Queen Mary host a large garden party with American attendees as press debates continue.
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Cold Shoulder Keen
Baker Force
G. O.P. Confab
America
Philadelphia
Organi Timn
Republican State Executive Committee
Wich
WL. Mellon
Republican State Committee
Siatol
Eric T Wood
Melson
Allegheny
County
Joh Meiginly
Pittsburgh
London
King George
United States
Daily Mail
J. A. Spender
Westminister Gazette
Renin
Lord Rothermere
Radio Carnival Planned Here At Harting School Lawn
The Harting Home and School Soolution announce a radio carnival on the school lawn Wednesday evening July 284. Various booths will be arranged to accommodate all. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of chairs for the school. The general public is invited to attend.
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Harting
Sehool
Wiensday
Back Garage blaze wrecks 25 cars at Mets Rocks
Pittsburgh July 22 a massive fire destroyed the Back Garage at Mets Rocks killing twenty five automobiles and forcing residents of adjacent buildings to flee. Damage estimated at sixty five thousand dollars.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Mé Kets Rocks
Prisoner Escape Shocks Texas Jail Guard Slaying
Six Texas prisoners allegedly freed after armed raid on Verghen prison fifty miles from Huntaville. One guard killed in early morning assault as convicts, believed to be escapees from nearby prison farms, fled in autos. Police units chase their getaway cars amid dusty roads and hindered mobilization.
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United Pros
Houston
Texas
Verghen
Huntaville
William Ryder
Uard
Hie
Poincare Seeks New Coalition To Stabilize France
Paris July 2 Raymond Poincare wartime president of France seeks to form a coalition cabinet to restore confidence after Herriot’s resignation. Treasury depletion and Bank of France credit limits trigger emergency measures enabling use of Morgan loan funds to cover current expenses. Poincare’s acceptance of President Donmergue’s invitation signals a potential return of stability as the franc’s confidence weakens.
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Paris
Raymond Poincare
Arante
Cbaltion
Cabiner
Wrante
Verdun
Bei
Exlonard Herriot
Tis Bank of France
Detesteri
Finance Dé Monvie
Porsons
Bank of France
Poincare
Donmergue
Eshi
Herriot
Erie and Curry Rotarians Outing at Water Works Park
A large Curry Rotary contingent and their wives joined Erie officials at Water Works Park for a pleasant afternoon. About two dozen rotarians attended the gathering, enjoying a mushball game with the Brie club prevailing by a slim margin. The main event was a motor trip over the new peninsula road, recently built but not officially opened. The road was briefly opened for passage by the contractor before being closed again, with formal opening planned for a later date. A fish dinner followed, capping a fine social outing.
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Curry Rotary Lab
Water Work's Park
Erie
New Peninsula
Big Still Confiscated in Major Raid at Steelton
Steelton Pa July 22 John Verant of Swatara township was arrested as police seized one of the county’s largest stills after a raid on the Bethlehem Steel Company farm. Officers confiscated 22 barrels of mash and several gallons of alleged liquor in a sweep that uncovered extensive illicit operations.
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Steelton
John Verant
Swatara Township
Hethlehur Steel Company
Workers Get Vacation to Escape Intense Heat
New Britain Connecticut workers at Jaeger factories gain a heat wave vacation as the plants shut down at noon. About 19 000 employees were released to seek shade and cooling in beaches and parks while the scorching temperature nears 100 degrees. No heat deaths reported yet but authorities warned of danger from heat prostration.
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United Press
NEW
Motor Clubs Meet at Hotel Corry in Big Conference
Delegates from fourteen motor clubs in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania attended the InterClub Conference at the Hotel Corry. W. B. Marsh presided. RE Singer and Albert Allen were noted speakers as insurance topics and auto policy coverage were discussed. (Continued on Page Six)
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Hotel Corry
Eastern
Westry Penner Yanid
Corferente
Hose Corry
Bo Marsh
Sor
Goull Coats Governenss Im
Pennsylvania
Mierks
Singer J
A. A.A
Ando
Corry Albert
Allen
Harrisburg
Alley
Inscom
Pany
Motorit
Jastin Gore
Pichs
Penn
Fine program contracted for local course schedule
The city committee announced a winter lecture series for 1927 28 featuring Lorado Taft at the High School October 201 and a program of four events. The season opens with Taft on "Applied Ante" as part of a prestigious lineup including the Bile Dansbe Musical company on November 25 and ends with the Barp Symphony on January 20. Proceeds support Library funds.
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Uh City
Snes
Lorado Taft
Techia
Bile Dansbe Musical Company
Tomes
Tadge Alden
Trotter
Duke Whetinghaunsher
Barp
Pittsburgh Man Sentenced for Whiskey Sale Violations
Bert Bell of Georgetown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 30 days in McKean County Jail after pleading guilty to selling whiskey in two separate incidents dated December 17, 1925, and May 9, 1926, in a general court proceeding.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Bert Bell
Geadford
McKean County
Bell
Eleven drown when canoe capsizes during lakeside camp tragedy
In Toronto a party of eleven young men and boys, aged six to 15, drowned after their canoe capsized in Halsim Lake during a squall. Leader A R Shear Butcher, 26, sacrificed himself to save others as four survivors reached Long Point camp 17 hours later. The incident involved boys training campers run by the Brotherhood of St. Andrews and Anglican Church of Canada.
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Ontario Lake
United Press
Toronto
Ont
Janet
Halsim Lake
Long Point
A. R. Shear Butcher
Brotherhood of St. Andrews
Anglican Church of Canada
Shea Bistches
Shea-Butcher
Plants Closed by Heat Wave in New Haven and Pittsburgh
Heat wave closures affect numerous plants and workers. New Haven reports dozens of factories closing or halting operations, including Winchester plant shutting down to provide relief, while City Hall workers receive a half holiday. In Pittsburgh, court procedures stall as heat slows activity and officials note disrupted schedules. Mr and Mrs Brimeet Putnam visit Waterford daughter Mrs William Parker.
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New Haven
Cond
Winchester
Ahe
City Tall
Pittsburgh
Jute R. M. Giley
John D. Meyer
U. S
Brimeet Putnam
Mrs
William Parker
Waterford
Radio listings reveal scattered classical concerts and bands
A fragmented radio schedule shows multiple markets presenting live music and ensembles. KGO in Oakland features a 10 PM program from Pacific Standard, with the Symph ony of the Livre, while WEAF, WIP Philadelphia, and stations like WIZ Washington and WSB Atlanta list evening orchestral and band performances under standard time slots.
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KGO
Oakland
Pacific Standard
Bam
WEAF
Silvertown
Philadelphia
Washington
WGY
U. S. Marine Band
WSB
Atlanta
Heat Wave Fades as Thunderstorms Set Tonight in East
Weather across the East promises relief from a brutal heat wave with thunder showers tonight. Pittsburgh and Harrisburg report temperatures near 90 to 100 degrees, while Cleveland and New York record multiple heat fatalities and continued record highs. Weather officials forecast cloudiness and scattered storms, with cooling relief arriving in western Pennsylvania.
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Iutense
Corry
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United States Weather Bureau
Harrisburg
Rimdau
Cleveland
Ohio
Uie
New York
Sunt Met
United Press
Middle West
New York City
New Jersey
New England
Washington, D. GC
Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
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Mellett
Kenneth Perla Fe
Forbes
Wesleyville, Pa
G. V. Byars
Daughiter
Eveys
Hueethurst
Pay
Byers’ Sfater
Clare Levter
Faye Slaty
Baker—Milon
France
Erie and Curry
Western
Fine Program
Federal Court
Middle -West
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