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Murder of a Journalist: The True Story of the Death of Donald Ring Mellett by Thomas Crowl This book features private detectives, crooked cops, gangsters, and bootleggers. The July 1926 murder of the editor of the Canton, Ohio, "Daily News", Don R. Mellett, was one of the most publicized crimes in the 1920s. For less than a year, Mellett was the editor of the "Daily News", owned by former Ohio governor and Democrat presidential candidate James Cox. Having promised Cox he would turn the unprofitable News into a success, Mellett combined personal conviction with marketing savvy and in 1925 embarked on an antivice, anticorruption editorial campaign. The following year, the "Daily News" and Mellett, posthumously, received the Pulitzer Prize for his columns. His editorials were often aimed at the Canton police chief, S. A. Lengel, making the News law and order crusade personal. An unholy alliance of bootleggers and corrupt police, angered at Mellett's interference with business as usual, hired an ex-con from Pennsylvania, Patrick McDermott, to attack and scare the editor. When the intended assault spiraled out of control and Mellett was murdered, the national press became outraged and saw this situation as an attack on the First Amendment, demanding justice in editorials appearing on the front pages of newspapers throughout the country. Author Thomas Crowl, using newspaper and magazine accounts, interviews, and other primary source material (some previously unavailable), follows the investigation into the Mellett murder by a private detective who was hired by the Stark County prosecutor. The arrest of the prime suspect and the sensational trial of the cocky hitman received nationwide media coverage. The murder investigation also netted the two local hoodlums who hired McDermott. Additionally, a former police detective was arrested and convicted as the originator of the plot, and he in turn implicated police chief Lengel in the murder conspiracy. Nearly a year and a half later, however, Lengel was ultimately acquitted of the charges. This compelling and intriguing story is the first in-depth study of the Mellett murder. Historians and true crime buffs will welcome this as a valuable addition to the field of true crime history.
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Lebron James: Making of an MVP by Terry Pluto and Brian Windhorst Lebron James, Akron native and basketball wonder has inspired and thrilled basketball fans worldwide. This book takes a close look at his rise to fame. How did he do it? What inspired him to continue despite the struggles and challenges he faced growing up? Read all about it!
Knitted Comfort for the Sole: 22 Innovative Designs for Socks, Slippers & More! by Lena Maikon Nothing says comfort and love more than a homemade pair of knitted socks or slippers. Socks keep your feet warm, dry and cozy. They provide a comforting layer between your foot and the outside world. If this is your first time knitting socks, you will find the information you need right here! All types of patterns are available from the novice knitter to the veteran knitter. Happy knitting!
The First Star: Red Grange and the Barnstorming Tour That Launched the NFL by Lars Anderson Lars Anderson recounts the thrililng story of Harold "Red" Grange, The Galloping Ghost of the gridiron, and the wild barnstorming tour that earned professional football a place in American sporting firmament. Read all about Grange's football exploits and the rise of professional football.
Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures by Amanda Blake Soule In this wonderful little book, Amanda Blake Soule offers simple sewing and craft projects for the home that reflect the needs, activities, and personalities of today's families. Filled with thirty-three projects made by reusing and repurposing materials, all of the items here offer a practical use in the home. From picinic blankets made out of repurposed bedsheets to curtains made out of vintage handkerchiefs, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old as a way to live a more financially pared-down and simple life; lessen our impact on the earth; connect to the past and preserve a more traditional way of life. Take a look through this book and finds some projects for your family!
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