Tragedy Strikes with Poison Candy and Child Deaths
Aledo Lehner, 43, farmer near Greentown, found dead with carbolic acid bottle nearby. He allegedly bought candy for his children in Rochester and Pittsburgh while planning his death. Meanwhile Edna Enochs, 11, crushed by a fallen tree in Navarre Township during a windstorm. her sister Anna witnessed the day’s events. Neighbors searched Friday. Edna’s body recovered beneath the trunk. funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Lehner
Greentown
Sippo
Lehner
Canton
Rochester
Urgh
Ashe
Dorothy
Paul
Lower Navarre
Massillon
Edna Enochs
McQuate
Little Edna
Edward Enochs
Navarrerd
Buckhill
Anna Enochs
Edna
Safety First Campaign Debuts in Canton
Canton observes Safety First week May 9 to 15 with a banquet at the Y M C A signaling plans for a permanent safety bureau. Civic leaders including Peter Witt J F Layng and F G Lang push school traffic safety and city backed prevention efforts. An executive committee led by J K B Lehman with numerous business and civic figures forms to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cleveland
Detroit
Peter Witt
J. F. Layng
Akron
F. G. Lang
State Industrial Commission
Witt
Layng
Lang
J. K B. Lehman
I. G. Grimshaw
Pennsylvania Railway
Mayer Witter
Chas. F. Bal
M. J. Braucher
Ed. Laungebach
Berger Manufacturing Plant
Richard Bebb
Central Steel Plant
J. H. Kennedy
W. R. Zollinger
H. H. Timken
C. A. Stolberg
C. Keplinger
J. T. Briggs
W. & L. E. Railroad
George Friese
F. L. Mowry
Stark Electric
J. H. Fraunfelter
Robbers Loot Cleveland Home After Locking In Family
Five men forced entry at Overlook Road home in Cleveland and locked Herman Gellman and a maid in a bathroom. They ransacked the house taking jewelry valued at about 35000 and liquor, then fled in two cars. Mrs. Gellman identified the intruders and said they shot at her before tying up the housemates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Herman Gellman
Overlook
Mrs. Gelt
Weather and community notices mix from Ohio stray lines
Fragmented weather forecast notes indicate rain late and cold Sunday, alongside parish and social events. Mentions include a Woodmen of America meeting, Strand Dansant reopening, Easter services at First Christian Church, and revival sermons with topics on wealth and profit.
Passage of Soldier Bonus Measure Headed by Congress
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee will draft a soldier bonus bill next week after a GOP coalition and Senate leaders agree on action this session. The plan favors a cash bonus funded by a general sales tax added to existing levies aiming to raise about 5 billion dollars yearly, with total needed not to exceed 1.7 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Committee
Senate
Welfare director would head new state department plan
Columbus April 3. The joint legislative reorganization committee will propose creating a state department of welfare under one director to replace the current boards and commissions. The governor would appoint the director and a constitutional amendment may be urged for a four year gubernatorial term limiting consecutive terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Department of Welfare
State Board of Administration Commission For the Blind
Board of State Charities
Board of Education
Commissioner of Education
Department of Public Works
State Highway Department
Department of Inspection of
Two Fined on Liquor Charge
Abe Adelman proprietor of a soft drink saloon at 1101 Cherry av SE pleaded guilty Saturday in police court to selling liquor and was fined 200 dollars and costs. Nick Schmidt bartender at the Conley saloon Mahoning rd NE also pleaded guilty to selling liquor and was fined 200 dollars and costs. Raisin jack found in small quantities in both places. Detective Chief Swope and Detectives Biffle and Pilcher made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Adelman
Cherry-av SE
Nick Schmidt
Conley
Mahoning-rd NE
Swope
Biffle
Pilcher
Miss Elizabeth Horn Wins In Columbus Essay Contest
Columbus April 3 Miss Elizabeth Horn a student at Athens high school won first prize a silver cup for the best essay on What are the advantages of an enlistment in the United States army. The Columbus Auto club and The Columbus Elks offered cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Elizabeth
Horn
Athens High School
United States Army
Columbus Auto Club
Columbus Elks
Man Held on Theft Charge Involving Pittsburgh Firm
Harry Mayer was arrested at noon Friday by Officer Hanenkrat and is jailed here for Pittsburgh authorities. He faces charges of stealing $260 in cash and several checks entrusted to him by a Pittsburgh corporation to deposit Monday at a Pittsburgh bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mayer
Hanenkrat
Pittsburgh
Fire at Timken Roller Bearing Co. causes slight loss
A Saturday morning blaze started in the carbonizing department at the Timken Roller Bearing Co. causing slight damage. Fire Chief Mesnar said chemicals were used to extinguish the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocey
V. Scalise
Winfieldwy
Timken Roller Bearing Co
Mesnar
Spiritualism Lectures Promote Divine True Spirit Messages
Rev Helen Halderbaun of Massillon presents spirit communication lectures arguing genuine spiritualism is divine not a money making scam. She invites audiences to attend on Saturday at 7 20 pm and appeals to intelligence and the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Soul
Helen Halderbaun
Massillon
Pittsburgh man released after telegramed police report
A man detained for Pittsburgh authorities was freed Saturday after a telegram from the Pittsburgh Police Department arrived. He is accused of stealing $200 entrusted to his care by a Pittsburgh corporation, with his mother promising to repay the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mayer
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Police Department
Mayer
Switchmen in Chicago threaten 48 hour strike action
Switchmen and yardmen in the Chicago railroad district threaten to strike within 48 hours unless the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line demands are met. The move involves over 16 000 workers and centers on pay scales for conductors and overtime. A. F. Whitney failed to avert the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middle West
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago Yardmen's Association
St. Paul
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Spiritualist Meetings at Church of Free Thought
Spiritualists hold mass meetings at Church of Free Thought Tiger hall corner Market avenue and Second Street Southeast. Rev Merton Verrill president of the Spiritualist Mediums alliance of Grand Rapids Michigan will speak along with other out of town workers. Services at 2 pm and 730 pm Sunday. Ady interest 5 percent per annum payable semiannually at The Canton Morris Plan Bank. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Free Thought
Tiger Hall
Corner Market Av
Second-st SE
Spiritualist Mediums’ Alliance of
Canton Morris Plan Bank
Ady
First Christian Church Hosts Motion Picture on Salvation
The notice announces a church program at 7 30 led by E C Excell and A W Roper in charge of the music. The event features a motion picture about salvation, inviting parishioners to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
E. C. Excell
A. W. Roper
E. ©. Excell and
Cantata The Lord of Light and Love at Trinity Reform Church
Easter evening at 7 30 features a large chorus and fine music led by Mr Penniman at Trinity Reformed Church for a pastor Cantata The Lord of Light and Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Light and Love
Trinity Reformed Church
Mr. Penniman
Nurse shortage prompts reforms in training schools
Miss M A Nutting of Teachers College Columbia University says improved working conditions and shorter hours are improving nurse training nationwide. The eight hour day is now common in hospitals and schools, and routine domestic tasks are shifted to dedicated staff as reports show a marked nurse shortage and fewer training applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M. A. Nutting
Department of Nursing and Health
Teachers College
Columbia University
Miss Nutting
Higher fares for Columbus raise rider costs and faster service
Columbus street car riders faced higher fares starting today after the city clerk ruled the Weinland fare referendum insufficient. The ordinance sets six cent cash fares or five tickets per quarter with universal transfers for the first two years, then five cents per six tickets for the next four years, replacing the former eight tickets per quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Rail, Light and Power Company
Moore
Push Campaign for Ohio Guard
Adjutant General Layton announced a 20 day push starting next Monday to bring the 37th division Ohio National Guard to full wartime strength. He said the effort will fully organize the unit and honor the Ohio WWI veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio National Guard
Layton
Easter Eggs Price Range at Canton Market
Eggs were priced widely in Canton with 30 to 48 cents a dozen across shops. A large shipment went for 30 cents, western eggs 44 cents, strictly fresh eggs 48 cents after a two cent drop from Friday. Special colored Easter eggs ranged from 75 cents per dozen to two for 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Mrs Elizabeth Rankin to Be Buried Here
Mrs Elizabeth Rankin fifty mother of T S Lythe and sister of W W and C A Irwin of this city died at her home in Pittsburgh. The body will arrive in Canton Sunday and be buried in West Lawn cemetery. Funeral services will be held at the residence in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rankin
Lythe
W. W
C. A. Irwin
Pittsburgh
Canton
Weatlawn
Homewood Presbyterian Church
Harvey Rankin
T. S. Lythe
Margaret Allicroft
Margaret Rankin
T. 8. Irwin
Ross Bros Wallpaper and Paint Estimate Service
Ross Bros offers wall papering and painting with estimates. located at 3003 Tuse Street West State and reachable by phone 3568-M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bros
Advy
Canton Wall Paper Co Largest selection in city
The Canton Wall Paper Co now offers the largest wallpaper selection in the city at the lowest possible cut rate prices. Only first class hangers employed. 315 Market av across from McKinley hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Wall Vaper Co
Marketav
McKinley Hotel
Ady
Dance Tonight at Schalabach's Big Time Party
A lively note announces a first and only Park plan dance tonight at Schalabach's venue. Ady signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schalabach
Easter Services at Largest Bible School World Wide
Invite to Easter Sunday services with morning and evening gatherings. Large orchestra led by Excell and Roper. Big revival meeting with sermons at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM. Question the world and salvation motto. Ady signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ible School
Excell
Pr i
Excell and Roper
Ady
Excell and Roper Named in Local Notices
Excell and A W Roper appear in a readable fragment of a local notice. The OCR yields partial names suggesting a legal or property matter, with no clear dates or actions available from the fragment.
Colbys Protest Aims At Prompt Mexican Action
Washington reports say the Mexican government will pursue punishment for Americans’ attackers. State department officials doubt the latest assaults will trigger major developments. Colby’s protest is expected to prod the Mexican foreign office. Details on the train attack that wounded Major General Burr remain unclear. The murder of Brooklyn’s H. A. Jarredson near Tampico lacks full explanation. Mexico’s move against Calito Suiz in the aviator killings signals accountability aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Colby
Foreign Office
Burr
Mexico City
United States
H. A. Jarredson
Brooklyn
Tarmpico
Calito Suiz
Connelly
Waterhouse
Americana
Daily News rental columns offer quick tenant finds in Canton
The daily advertisement page notes that the number of wanted to rent ads reflects housing demand in Canton. Vacant furnished rooms or large houses can attract tenants at low cost via The Daily News rental columns. Call 2500 or use either phone. ads accepted up to 11 a.m. for the day’s issue and up to 9 p.m. Saturday for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Canton
Gray seeks ten skilled painters at local shop
Gray the painter advertises for ten good painters with mechanical skills. Offers good pay and steady work. Apply in person at 1438 Tusest W Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Sunday Chicken Dinner at Margaret's Chocolate Shop Ady
A Sunday chicken dinner is offered by Margaret's Chocolate Shop located at 216 Market Ave. The ad lists a price of 81.00 and credits Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret's Chocolate Shop
Ady
Canton Actual Business College New Classes Formed Monday
Canton Actual Business College announces new classes formed on Monday with both programs expanding. The article notes immediate enrollment interest and campus scheduling adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
General Leonard Wood Addresses Canton Voters on Platform
Major General Leonard Wood outlined a broad platform favoring League of Nations with reservations, government ship ownership, export trade expansion, stronger immigration laws, and public health reform. He urged better capital labor understanding, national budgeting, and citizenship rights while criticizing current administration. He spoke to a large, enthusiastic crowd at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Health
Leonard Wood
Canton
League of Nations
Dry Army Goes on Peace Basis
Washington April 3 Prohibition enforcement is reduced to a peace footing as Prohibition officers in every district receive instructions from Commissioner Kramer. Local and state officials are urged to handle enforcement with paramount duty, federal intervention only when state power is inadequate, and federal agents are to coordinate with local police and courts, not supplant them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army of Prohibition Enforcement
Prohibition
Kramer
Spiritualist Masa Meeting at Church of the True Thought
A spiritualist meeting advertised at Tiger hall corner Market avenue and Second Street SE features Mrs. Cora Davis pastor and guests from Indiana Youngstown and Alliance. Services scheduled 2 p m Sunday afternoon and 7 34 p m Sunday evening with the president of the Spiritualist Mediums alliance of Grand Rapids Michigan in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the True Thought
Tiger Hall
Corner Market
Second-st SE
Spiritualist Mediums’ Alliance of
Grand Rapids
Mich
Indiana
Youngstown
Alliance
Cora Davis
Stark County Vegetable Growers Meet Notice
Meeting of the Stark County Vegetable Growers Association set for Saturday evening at 7 30 April 3 at the court house invited all fruit and vegetable growers to attend this session Committee Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stark County Vegetable Growers’ Association
Court House
Ady
We Way 5 Percent You should be one of our depos itors. The Canton Morris Plan Bank
The fragment advertises a 5 percent depositor offer from The Canton Morris Plan Bank, urging readers to become customers. Specific details beyond the rate and bank name are unreadable in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Morris Plan Bank
Ady
Dance Tonight at the Strand Dansane Re opening
Strand reopens with summer prices. Ladies 20c, gentlemen 35c. Dancing 8 to 12 with the Strand modern ace orchestra. Ady.
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Dansant
Meing
Modern Mee Orchestra
Strand
Dansane
Modern “Ace Orchestra
Ady
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