Canton's Liquor Gang War Tense Amid Turf Battle
In Canton, fear rises as Birger and Shelton gangs clash for control of the liquor traffic. Leaders warn of impending warfare after ruas involving armored liquor transport and armed road raids. State and county authorities step in as violence escalates in Franklin and Saline counties.
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Proat
Marion
Lilinons
Talay
Titizens
Birger
Shelfarr
Charles Wirger
Irger
Shelton
Hirger
Shlélions
Frit
Witlaannv
Saline
RL Murti
Sherith Weary Dorris
Franklin
Miners Leader Named to Public Service Panel
United Press reports Gollen, a District 5 United Mine Workers leader from Shamokin, Pa, was named president of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission district panel. He will serve until July 1, 1929, pending state confirmation. Gollen, father of five, previously led the district and was reelected amid a meeting in Mt. Carmel.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Devera Gifford Piurkoe
Christ J Goldery
United Mine Workers of America
Disister
Carmo
Today’s Five Best Radio Features Tonight’s schedules and mishmashed items
A garbled radio listing mixes mentions of Georgia Minstrel Boys WES Chicago WNAG and WLSWMAO opera night. Detroit Michigan Night KDKA Pittsburgh Houston Portland Oregon 10 90 PM Pacifiel Home.
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Georgia Minstrel Boys
Chicago
WNAG
Central
Opera
Detroit
Hastert
Michigan
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Houston
Portland
Ore
Pacifiel Hoo
Knapp Bond Swindler Waives A Hearing
United Press reports in Pittsburgh that Charles Keapy, tied to an elaborate Liberty Bond scheme, waived a hearing as charges of larceny loom. Key figures include RA McCrady, William Sell, John Nelson and Frank Redman, with $820 000 in cash misappropriated and $102 000 raised by Brotherhood Savings Trust.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Charles Keapy
Central
Knapp
Brotherhood 1 Savings& Trust Company
Anxt
Push Campaign for Chest Funds Nearing Nine Thousand
PLEDGE tabulations and aid for Worry's Community Chest panel indicate a total close to 9000. Reports from several committees and plants are incomplete and expected to finalize by Saturday evening, with further pledges likely in the next few days to reach the goal. The effort aims to fund combined charity work in the city and continues into early next week.
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Eyunes
Phos
Fiy-Persium
Fletcher New Yankee Coach Named in Shuffle
New York reports Arthur Petcher, ousted manager of the Philadelphia NL club, signed as ex coach with the New York Yankees. Gene McCann also joined as a scout, per Ed Tarrow, the Yankees’ busy manager, after John Pullen returned from a visit in brief.
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Sy Vuneurre
New York
Arthur Pietcher
Philatelphia
New York Yankees
Gene McCann
Ed Tarrow
Kees
Excitement Over Birth Of Son Kills Father
Denver dispatch reports a father died shortly after the birth of his son. Emery Sfereon died in his home as his wife gave birth. A physician attended, then the father went to another room and died about an hour later. Death attributed to heart disease stimulated by excitement.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Starke
Emery Sfereon
Petersen
Feo
Morgan Granted Continuation Of Hearing In Fraud Case
Ralph Morgan real estate operator of Erst faces a continued hearing on charges of fraud and obtaining money by false pretenses. He was arrested after a 12 hour Erie county manhunt that traced him to Lorry and later to Brig. His wife Mrs Morgan remains hospitalized, delaying attendance. The case concerns an alleged $11,000 land loan scheme with a farmer near Girard.
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Ralph Morgan
Erst
Erie County
North East
Findley
Randus
Morgan
Brig
Carry Hospital
Erie
Girard
Heat of Sun to be Studied at Mount Brukkaros
Washington reports the National Geographic Society will begin long term solar heat measurements from Mount Brukkaros in Southwest Africa. American observers William Toover and Breiterich Greeley will spend about thirteen years at the observatory studying the sun's shear and related data.
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Washington
Adlai
Mount Brukkaros
Aflics
Uoon
National
Gesteritophic Society
William Toover
Breiterich
Greeley
Honger
Houdini in Peritonitis After Operation
Det 2 reports no change in the condition of magician Harry Houdini who is suffering peritonitis after an operation for appendicitis. Doctors say he is not yet out of danger.
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United
Mme Rolt
Det
Harry Houdini
Tooddind
Mardi Gras Halloween Parade and Ball Planned by VFW Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post announces 1926 Mardi Gras festivities in the city featuring a Halloween parade from City Park at 7 PM, a decorated-vehicle contest with prizes, and a masquerade ball at the State Armory with Larson's Orchestra. Junior entrants and children invited to march. prizes include $10 for best float, $4 for runners-up, $9 and $250 for window decorations. Parade route covers Main Street to Center and back. post aims for broad community participation and business displays.
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Thompson Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hallowe'en
Stan Armory
USA! Theang
State Armory
Larson
Masic
Mermhers
Veteraf
Stanlay Nichols
Prancia Duke
William Tliumbard
Dancis
Lawrence Colegrove
Hitler Stéwart
Marks Patton
William Lotsaise
D A R Meeting Closes At Uniontown Convention
The D A R convention near its end in Uniontown reports and unfinished business with most delegates present. State regent Mrs N flows Brown ofristown plans to speak tomorrow while the 1924 conference heads to Bedford Springs with chapters from various towns in charge of the event.
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Uniontown
N. Flows Brown
Bedford Springs
Abs Allexme
Tyrone
Bessford
Passengers Leave Disabled Japanese Ship in Disarray
Passengers aboard the Japanese liner Tengo Maru began disembarking as the vessel, damaged and adrift near Okotuenia, was to be refloated today. Officials fear delays could risk further casualties after the ship carried approximately 4,000,000 aboard.
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United Prew
Flores
Tonyo Marts
Okotuenia
Democrats Make Narrow Gains in Pennsylvania Election
The piece reports Democrats gaining ground in Pennsylvania, narrowing the Republican hold in several districts. It notes the 12th district contest involving Wilkes-Barre and Scranton areas, with Casey and Edmund N. Carpenter referenced, and mentions party nominations and labor groups shaping the race. It highlights contests in districts 14, 17, 30, and 19, with teachers’ union optimism and the ongoing partisan battle.
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Tarrisburg
Pennsylvania
Wilkes
Edmund N. Carpenter
Casey
York County Liquor Case Brings Heavy Sentence
In York County, a man admitted manufacturing and selling intoxicating liquor. He began a sentence of three years in Yorke county jail and must also pay a 500 fine plus costs. The judge called the sentence among the heaviest for a liquor violator and drew comment recalling a recent manslaughter conviction in Hanover.
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York
Baltimigre Trallan
Yorke County
Fin
Yark
Willets
Hanover
Majorities in Both Houses Face Slashing in Congress Race
United Press report from Washington on Oct 29 outlines expected shifts as Democrats may gain seats to threaten Republican majorities in the Senate and House. Insurgent Republicans could hold balance of power, with notable gains and losses in key states, while Halloween party at Miss Elsie Jones’s home closes an evening.
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Congress
Washington
Varios States
United Press
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House
Farmer Labor
Maine
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
Connecticut
Indiana
Kansas
Vermont
Utah
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
North
South Dakota
California
Maryland
Kentucky
Arizona
Oklahomeayreaves
Massachusetts
New York
Minois
Nevada
Colorado
Oregon
Missouri
Peninsylvania
Okdahama
New Jersey
W.peesip
C.2. Jones
Wes' L
Elsie Jones
Hallowe'en
Daughter of Soup Magnate In Novel Jekyll Hyde Role
In Camden and Radnor New Jersey a dramatic tale unfolds around Eleanor Dorrance, 18, daughter of John T. Dorrance, head of the Campbell Soup Company. The debutante is described as pretty, bored with school, and secretly working as a clerk at her father’s plant, while shifting from elegant debutante to a mysterious business figure. The story frames a Jekyll and Hyde transformation as she engages in the family business and contemplates a larger role in industry. The piece notes her wealth, the family name, and hints at the controversial methods of business life.
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United Press
Vamden
N. J
Osjoci
Radnor
Ruth
Philadelphia
Camden
Hersel
Jekyl Hyde
Eleanor Dorrance
John T. Dorranes
Gompball Soup Company
Wealth
Qwork
Rumor plot to free McDermott spurs workhouse alarm
Canton Ohio reports guard vigilance rising at the workhouse after a claimed plot to free Patrick McDermott to extract his murder confession regarding Don K. Mellett. Officials say a third escape plot is being investigated in two weeks, with threats against Prosecutor Moblinteck and Detective Slater to halt the inquiry.
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United Press
Canton
Ohio
Obi
Patrick McDermott
Donny Mellett
Avibh
B. Moblinteck
Ora Slater
Secife
McDermitt McDermitte
Lawlis Mazar
Ben Rudnor
Melle
Cane Jan
Inst Syl
Atma
Don K. Mellett
Spiths ‘Isle
Yorke County
Gerber
McDermott
Williamt Hyans
Morgar Moran
Ayarden
Fehlman Fined 200 for Drunken Driving in County Court
Heriey Fehlman of Grand Valley was fined 200 and taxed costs for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Four months to pay, security posted with sheriff, after a collision near Warner’s Corners left two cars involved but no serious injuries. Charges were filed through a Union City alderman.
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Heriey Fehlman
Grand Valley
Warner's Corners
WE Hirt
Bete County
Fehrman
Sheriff's Office
Westtern
Fehlman
Corry
Maple Avenue
Union City
Noted scientist dies abroad
Inquest at Hammersmith revealed William J. Hussey aged 4o of Michigan University Observatory died of heart failure during dinner. Born Mendén Ohio August 10 1802 he worked at Detroit Observatory Lick Observatory Stanford La Pinta Argentina and others. Hussey discovered 1050 double stars and contributed to trig work. his home was Ann Arbor Michigan.
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London
Hammersmith
William J. Hussey
Michigan University Observatory
Thurslay
Thussay
William Joseph Hussey
Bor
Mendén
Ohio
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