Blackhanders Sought in Canton Slaying at Piedmont and Fifth
Canton detectives and police hunted Blackhanders after a 30 year old man was shot at Piedmont avenue and Fifth street SE. Coroner McQuate said the papers found on the victim linked him to dangerous dealings with a Pittsburgh network. The slaying followed five months of tailing by unknown assailants.
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Middle West
Canton
Piedmont Av
Fifth-st SE
Pittsburgh
McQuate
James Arramma
Penowa
William Kelly
Piedmont An
Fifth-st
Kelly
Walnurst
Cofn
Tancreto Peturcciliotoi
Lafayettest SE
Canton City News in Brief Highlights Local Advances
Canton reports officer changes as John C. Walker leaves Canton for Fort Sheridan due to injuries and a new recruiting role. multiple court actions involve drug and property cases. a murder case unfolds with a complex Alibi and foreign suspects. real estate and education planning proceed amid investigations and notices.
Auction Notice Fragments Reveal Meat Prices
Fragmentary OCR shows meat prices with two cuts listed: a 2-inch item at $1.50 and another at $1.25, suggesting a local ad or sale notice with unclear branding and context.
Annual Convention of the Affiliated Advertising Clubs
Advert promotes the Affiliated Advertising Clubs annual convention on April 9 and 10 with lectures, departmentals, music, humorist, and a big banquet. Also includes a wallpaper sale and home improvement estimates by Ross Bros offering stock and estimates at 3603 Tuscaloosa Street West State.
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Ross Bros
Tusc
St W
M.—Ady
Help Wanted In Battery Department Ad In Local Shops
Help wanted to assist in the battery department. see Mr. Klein at Young Auto Supply 126 Cleveland Ave North. Advertisements note women’s dress gloves from 2 to 6 dollars and Arthur’s Leather Shop the Glove Store. The Canton Wall Paper Co displays a large wallpaper selection at cut-rate prices with first class hangers at 315 Market St across from McKinley hotel.
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Klein
Young Auto Supply
Cleveland-avy North
Arthur's Leather Shop
Canton Wall Vaper Co
Marketar
McKinley Hotel
Eastertide Storms Across Europe Rise in Violence
Mastertide opens amid unrest as Ireland sees arson and riots, Britain readies troops for uprising, Denmark reports clashes with police, France plans occupation of Frankfurt Darmstadt Hanau, Prussia district Kehr in siege, Germans fear French occupation, Russia fights Poland, Volhynia sees heavy combat, Italian workers grow restive.
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Europe
Ireland
Denmark
Copenhagen
Western
Grmany
Frankfort
Darmstadt
Hanau
Kehr
Prussia
Volhynian
Italy
Bond Decision Expected Soon on Stark County Road Bonds
Attorney General Price's ruling on road legislation and Stark County's 202,600 bond issuance looms. Commissioners plan bonds at 6 percent for road improvements but await final action. Wallace Shick says bond attorneys favor maintaining the program this year, noting Summit and Cuyahoga used 5 percent. Final decision pending. program remains intact for now.
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Price
Stark Co
Wallace Shick
Cleveland
Stark Ce
Summit
Cuyhogan
Cuyhoga
Block Bros Appeal Case in Delinquency Conspiracy
A probate docket transcript shows the State appealing Meyer and Ben Block for contributing to delinquency by persuading youths to steal merchandise from C. N. Vicary Co. and Finney Drug Co. Both brothers were convicted, fined $500 each, costs, with six month workhouse terms suspended on payment. The goods allegedly supplied the Block brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krichbaum
Meyer
Ben Block
Paul Greeves
Kenneth Hudwell
Common Pleas Court
Herbert E. Hunker
C. N. Vicary Co
Finney Drug Co
Block Brothers
Potatoes Jump to 1 20 a Peck in Price Rise
The retail price of potatoes rose ten cents Monday morning from 1.10 to 1.20, while butter wholesale price also advanced two cents. Cabbage dropped to 9 or 10 cents a pound and green onions fell to two bunches for 25 cents. Sliced ham gained from 50 to 55 cents a pound and spring lamb rose to 35 cents.
Noted Editor Showalter Dies in New York
William L. Showalter editor of The Editor and Publisher died after a brief illness. He was a widely known authority on journalism and newspaper advertising. Services will be held tomorrow afternoon in New York.
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New York
William L. Showalter
Showalter
Judge Pontius Grants Viola Luke Divorce Decree
Judge Hubert Pontius grants Viola Luke a divorce from Clarence Le Roy Luke on grounds of gross neglect of duty.
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Hubert Pontius
Viola Luke
Clarence le Roy Luke
Fink and Hensel Real Estate and Fire Insurance Form
Albert Pink Co moves from 164 Market to Suite 260 Clark Building Bell Phone 624 State 2091 and adopts the name Fink and Hensel Real Estate and Fire Insurance. The firm promises the same prompt courteous service and offers a large citywide list of properties for cash or terms.
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Albert Pink Co
Market Ar S
Clark Building
Bell
Fink and Hensel
Ady
Canton Council backs street markets plan for downtown
The Canton council committee favors a wholesale vegetable market in downtown, outlined by the Stark County Vegetable Growers Association. Representatives will seek council authority to set up the market soon, with several councilmen supporting the curb market initiative.
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Council
Canton
Stark Ce Vegetable Growers’ Association
Michigan Decides Candidates In Presidential Primaries
Washington reports on April 5 as Michigan voters determine the outcome of presidential preference primaries. The contest features Hoover running in both parties and a field including Wood, Lowden, Johnson for Republicans and McAdoo, Palmer, Bryan for Democrats. Hoover supporters aim to shift the race and surprise observers.
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Washington
Michigan
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Richmond
Wood
Lowden
Hiram Johnson
William G. McAdoo
Palmer
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic
Knights of Pythias Rank of Page Ceremony Announced
Li y Lodge No. 362 will confer the Rank of Page on several candidates Tuesday evening April 6 at 7 30 p m The degree team is requested to be present J J Ploesser M of W Adv
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Knights of Pythias
Evc
J. J. Ploesser
Adv
Remarkable pictures tonight at First Presbyterian
Bear James S. Seneker and L. F. Bower of New York and Dr. Clarke W. Chamberlain president of Denison University invite the public to view remarkable pictures tonight at 7:30 at First Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Seneker
L. F. Bower
New York
Clarke W. Chamberlain
Denicon University
First Presbyterian
Advertising Clubs Event Highlights April Banquet
Aderatters Advertising Clubs announces a large banquet on April 99th and 10th featuring a nationally known humorist with sensational reputation. The advertisement promises good music and a panel of talent lost to the country.
Wanted Ten Men at the Post Office for Clerk and Carrier
Help wanted notice seeking ten men for clerk and carrier work at the post office. Pay six cents per hour. Signed Ady.
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Ady
Adcrafters Advertising Clubs Preview April Event
Advertising clubs announce an April program featuring music and humor by a nationally known humorist. The event highlights include entertainment by notable acts and promotions for local advertising professionals.
Boy, 12, Hangs Self After Movie Refusal
In Elyria on April 5, Robert Beach Jr. 12 hanged himself after his mother refused to let him attend a movie alone. She instructed him to wait for his father, and about a half hour later found his body in the cellar. His father is a New York Central brakeman.
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Elyria
Robert Beach, Jr
New York Central
Interchurch World Movement Plans Campaign Across 133 Cities
A campaign to raise 236 777 572 dollars through the Interchurch World Movement will launch during April 25 to May 1. New York leaders James S Beneker and L F Rower outlined city plans at a Monday luncheon at the Y M C A and a Presbyterian church meeting. Thirty Protestant denominations joined the movement to fund a united international budget guiding mission work via a central board to reduce waste and overlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch World Movement
James 8. Beneker
New York City
Thirteen Held for Speeding in Local Court
Thirteen motorists were charged with speeding after arrests by traffic police Saturday and Sunday. Fines began at 15 dollars plus costs set by Police Judge Browman for listed defendants including G. B. McCoy and Russell Peters. Several others paid 20 dollars and costs, while A B Cole forfeited a 20 dollar bond and A A Rocco did not appear.
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Browman
G. B. McCoy
Russell Peters
A. Neusling
L. R. Cohn
R. H. Freulich
M. M. Parker
William Pettinger
Frank Tyson
A. Seiler
J. W. Edwards
James Barringer
A. B. Cole
A. A. Rocco
Stutz Stock Trades Nominally as Dividend Nears
In New York on April 5 the Stutz Motor stock traded purely nominally over the counter after being ruled off the exchange. Quotations showed 360 and 439 as cash trades aligned with books closed for a 20 percent stock dividend.
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New York
Stutz Motor
Death of Annie Kapsitz in Greek Orthodox church rites
Annie Kapsitz twenty four wife of Andrew Kapsitz 429 Cherry avenue SE died Sunday from complications of diseases. Survived by her husband and three children. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Greek Orthodox church Walnut avenue 8K Rev Lavriot officiating. Burial to follow at Westlawn.
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Annie Kapsitz
Andrew Kapsitz
Cherry
Valnut
Rev
Lavriot
Westlawn
Funeral services held for Martin Sekily at home
Martin Sekily thirty three of 2127 Pennpl NE died at Aultman hospital Sunday from complications of disease. He is survived by wife Susie and three sons. Funeral services will be at the home Wednesday at 10 AM with Rev Darius officiating. Burial follows at Westlawn Cemetery.
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Martin Sekily
Pennpl
Aultman Hospital
Susie
Darius
Westlawn Cemetery
Canton Ladies Chorus and McDowell Club Concert Ad
A concert by the Canton Ladies Chorus and the McDowell club is set for Tuesday evening April 6 at the First Methodist Church.
McKinley Lodge Special Communication on April Fifth
Wm McKinley Lodge schedules a special communication Monday April 5 at 6:36 p.m. for M M degree. W M H W Wickham and secretary M H Heingartner issue the advance notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley Lodge
H. W. Wickham
W. M
H. Heingartner
Power Plant At Waco Struck By Lightning In Storm
A severe wind storm hit Canton causing a Waco sub station on Sherrick Road SE to be struck by lightning. Streetcar service failed citywide except downtown. after 9:29 p m workers began reconnecting lines and by midnight most cars were running again.
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Canton
Waco
Sherrickrd SE
Down Town
Windsor
Cleveland Av
Tusedrawasst
Ultimatum to Street Men Warns of Dismissal
Street Superintendent William Turnbull announced a wage dispute ultimatum to striking street cleaning department workers. A notice posted at city barns warns that employees who do not return by Wednesday morning will be discharged. Thirty workers left last Thursday over a wage increase. they now earn 45 cents an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turnbull
City Barns
Blizzard Grips Middle West Delaying Trains And Transports
Chicago endured a forty mile blizzard from the previous day into last night. The Middle West faced heavy snowfall with telegraphic and telephonic lines crippled, crops damaged, and floods feared. Railroads reported widespread delays due to the weather and a switchmen's strike affecting trains heading west.
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Chicago
Middle West
Tsokas Granted New Trial in Pool Room Killing
Peter Tsokas, convicted of manslaughter for shooting Nick Papas in a local pool room last January, was granted a new trial by Judge Harvey F. Ake after a juror admitted misconduct. The juror accused Tsokas’s attorney of delaying proceedings and voiced his opinions while under oath. The hearing date was set for April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tsokas
Common Pleas
Harvey F. Ake
Tsokas
Nick Papas
In Gagliate Address Inquiry to Red Cross
A request seeks Parmine In gagliate current address at 1109 Cherry av SE. Information should be sent to the American Red Cross in Canton Ohio for forwarding.
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Cherry Av
American Red Cross
Canton
Ohio
Man sought for greenhouse and nursery work
Middle aged man needed to work at Holmes-Letherman Greenhouses in North Canton. House furnished. Inquire of Joseph Armitage. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Armitage
Holmes-Letherman Greenhouses
North Canton
Ady
Beast Talent in the Country Se Good Music Banquet Ady
A fragmentary note praises a renowned national talent known for music and humor, mentioning a large banquet and celebrating Ady. The readable text hints at a high profile speaker or performer and a community gathering, but specifics are unclear.
Joint concert and local ads for April events
In a joint concert with Canton Ladies Chorus the event is set for Tuesday evening April 6 at First Methodist church. Ads promote Genuine by Hot and Thermos Lunch Kits valued at 400 dollars now 2.95, and repair services for Thermos bottles by Arthur's Leather Shop.
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Arthur
Watch Case Makers Meeting Notice in Canton
Regular meeting of Watch Case Makers Benefit Association to discuss officers and matters of importance. Monday April 1 at 7 36 p m at Watch Case Factory. Seek current address of Edward Johnston 335 Dewaltar. Send information to American Red Cross Canton Ohio.
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Edward Johnston
Dewaltar
American Red Cross
Canton
Ohio
Delaware Suffrage Vote Moves on as Michigan Focuses
New York April 6 report notes Delaware faces a pivotal vote on federal suffrage, deciding whether to add about 17 million voters to the roll and risk GOP reactions. National leaders monitor states like Connecticut where Republicans are urged to ratify with gubernatorial action.
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Michigan
Delaware
Republican State Convention
Connecticut
Holcomb
Republican Party
Who Wants Job as Chancellor
Vienna reports the Austrian kronen has fallen greatly in value with state chancellor Dr. Karl Renner earning 60,000 kronen yearly, less than a dollar daily in American money at the current exchange. Most Austrians earn under 1,000 kronen per month. A pair of clothes costs 6,000 to 18,000 kronen and shoes cost 1,600 kronen. a kilogram of beef equals a worker’s week’s wages.
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Vienna
Karl Renner
Free Christian Science Lecture by Mrs Corby in Canton
First Church of Christ, Scientist Canton Ohio announces a free lecture on Christian Science by Mrs Blanche K Corby C B of Los Angeles member of The Mother Church Board of Lectureship in Boston. The lecture will be in the church edifice 1914 Cleveland at NW Thursday evening April 5 at 7:15 o clock. You are cordially invited.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Canton
Ohio
Blanche K. Corby
Los Angeles
Calif
Boston
Mass
Cleveland
Ady
Clerk and Carrier Pay Rates Noted at 60 Cents Hourly Ady
A brief notice lists wages for a clerk and a carrier at 60 cents per hour with Ady referenced as part of the item. This compact record preserves the terse employment rate data from the source.
Advertising Clubs April Sth and 10th Show
You can’t miss the Advertising Clubs events on April 5 and 10 featuring national talent. The program promises good music and humor to entertain attendees.
Ady Announces Evening Muster for Class of Candidates
Will meet this evening at 7 30 to muster in a class of candidates. All members requested to come.
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Ady
Clerk and Carrier Pay Rate Noted
A brief item lists a clerk and carrier paid at 60 cents per hour as part of a payroll notice or job listing. The fragment provides minimal context about duties, dates, or employer.
France Delays Ruhr Occupation Amid Allied Talk
Paris reports French occupation of German Ruhr cities will not start before April 7. Premier Millerand and Marshal Foch ordered troops not to enter zones garrisoned by Germany or in areas where German troops advanced. Britain delays reply due to Easter holidays and French decisions.
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Paris
Ruhr
Millerand
Marshal Foch
Teuton
Great Britain
France
London
Hamburg
Dortmund
Reichlinghausen
Wilhelm von Mayer
Germany
United States
British Decline To Cooperate In Occupation Plan
London reports the British government will not cooperate with France in occupying Frankfurt Darmstadt and Hamburg and Hanau in the Ruhr. The Daily Express says Britain doubts military intervention is needed while France says the Reichswehr violated the Versailles treaty. Premier Millerand and Marshal Foch argue occupation is necessary to ensure German troop withdrawal after work in the Ruhr is finished.
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London
Frankfort
Darmetal
Hamburg
Hanau
Ruhr
Germany
Daily Express Today
Reichswehr
Millerand
Marshal Foch
Fruhr
Embargo Declared as Rail Strike Cripples Chicago Routes
A general freight embargo was declared today by the American Railway Express company due to a strike of switchmen. The action halts service on 11 railroads entering Chicago, crippling freight movement into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Americal Railway Express Company
Grand Army Man David Rexroth Dies at 72
Marion April 6. David Rexroth 72 a wealthy retired farmer and a longtime member of Copper Post G A 2 died Sunday of apoplexy. He was the tenth member of Copper Post to die in nine time.
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Marion
David Rexroth
Copper Post
Advertising Clubs April Lectures and Departmentals
Advertising clubs schedule events on April 7 and 10 featuring top national talent for lectures and departmentals. Officials invite members to attend meetings and discussions on advertising practices and industry standards.
Local Church Edifice Meeting Notice
A notice announces a church board gathering at 1014 Cleveland Ave NW on Thursday evening April 8 to discuss church edifice matters and related scheduling led by Mr. Angeles of California.
Joint concert by Canton Ladies Chorus and McDowell Club
A joint concert at Piest Methodist Church on Tuesday evening April 6 features the Canton Ladies Chorus and the McDowell Club. Tickets are 60 cents in advance.
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Econcert Canton Ladies Chorus
McDowell Club
Piest Methodist Church
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