12 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1920
Page
1
Report from Washington and Kansas City describes a railroad labor step to present wage demands at meetings as the strike looms. Leaders debate federal role, with 700000 workers urged to stay loyal amid pressure from unions and government actions.
In Columbus, 16 prisoners were arrested in a series of raids that disrupted four alleged lottery operations. Authorities seized lottery tickets, coupons, and property valued near 100000 dollars. Federal agents may take over the prisoners. more arrests could follow in Ohio.
Attorney General Palmer prepares to act with the president’s view on possible courses. Reports on the rail strike are gathered as Cummins and Doak press for a labor board, with injunction or criminal action on the table. Officials weigh troop use to safeguard mail transport if needed.
The strike extended across the east with Cleveland reporting a return to work while western cities stood still. Eleven major railroad unions met in Kansas City to decide whether to press wage mediation or form a single nationwide union for all railroad workers. Food supplies appear stable, but coal shortages imperil fuel supply and force steel plants in Youngstown Gary and Buffalo to shut. About 36 000 workers are reported striking.
Canton faces industry crippling shortages as 18 Grews and others at Canton Sheet Steel works, United Alloy, and KBerner Manufacturing anticipate shutdowns within days. Open hearth and 32 inch mills at Canton Sheet Steel employ 600+. Material shortages could cut production by 50 percent at United Alloy. KBerner may close in 2-3 days. Officials report possible worker redeployment to repairs and construction as talks surface about wage demands from strikers.
Armenia reports say about 100 Greek Christians in the Antis Taurus district near Taurus mountains in Anatolia are threatened with massacre by Turkish forces under Mustafa Pasha. The Patriarch appealed to Allied powers for protection and aid.
Husband Burris files for divorce from Augusta Strong claiming she fled the home with infidelities and neglect. The suit accuses her of leaving with another man and stealing away during automobile rides as grounds for divorce.
A terse weather summary notes rain in the southern central region of Ohio with possible showers in the northern areas and a fair Tuesday forecast. The rest of the item references are garbled but mention dates and local notices.
Maggie Arianna confessed to shooting her husband last Saturday night in Piedmont av SE and was held to the grand jury without bail on a second degree murder charge. Coroner McQuate confirmed the charge after opening proceedings and a prior first degree murder charge was filed. The victim’s body was taken to Cleveland for interment as Arianna awaits grand jury action to secure bond for her five children in Cliftonville West Virginia.
Chicago veterans and locals figure in a string of odd incidents. Tom Johnson, an aged railroad conductor, fell beneath a speeding train and walked away unhurt. A. A. Knapp, 70, plans to convert a livery barn into a garage as he shifts from horses to motor vehicles. A struggling medical graduate is buoyed by whiskey scripts provoking officials to predict higher enrollment. New York Mayor Hylan earns honorary bricklayer status from union members.
Preliminary population figures show Minneapolis Minnesota 1920 population 380598 up 79090 or 26.2 percent from 1919. Kansas City Kansas 1920 population 101078 up 18747 or 22.8 percent from 1919. Xenia Ohio 1920 population 9110 up 404 or 4.6 percent from 1910. Loveland Ohio 1920 population 1657 up 136 or 9.6 percent from 1910.
Six year old John Dona of 1801 Fighth Street NE was hit by a car driven by Nick Batesh at 7:45 PM Sunday at the 15th Street Ross Avenue corner. He suffered scalp contusion and was treated at Mercy Hospital before returning home.
Moose wives and lady friends invited to Moose Ladies Night on Wednesday April 14 hosted by the Moose Club. Quiet social for female members and their guests.
Automobiles owned by Harry Moyer and John Leffle collided Sunday afternoon at Claren don ay and Sixth st. Neither driver injured though both cars damaged. Police say Moyer blamed for the accident as Leffle’s eastbound car met the oncoming vehicle. Burglars forced entry to Central Bowling Alleys on Second si NE and stole $8 from a cash register plus cigarettes worth $10. Frank Betzler found the theft when he reported for duty at 1 a.m. Monday.
R W Monard saw assault with intent to kill changed to disturbing the peace. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Police Judge Bowman and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. Other locals faced fines or suspensions for various offenses including liquor possession and disruptive behavior. Harold Hannah remains jailed pending investigation. Clarence Jamison and Clarence Crumley received suspended workhouse terms with conditions.
Frank Gerbac was arraigned Monday before Police Judge Bowman and fined $200 plus costs after a Sunday arrest. Federal agents claim he possessed liquor in violation of the federal prohibition act.
An experienced preacher with fifty years in the pulpit offers guidance at 330 Tuscarawas Street FE this week at 7 45 p m under the auspices of The Church of God Ady urged attendance for spiritual benefit.
Rag buyers urged to visit a reopened rug department offering a wide range from Wilton to Grass Rugs with special pricing at Canton Home Furnishing Co Ady.
Lily Lodge No. 362 Knights of Pythias announces the Bank of Esquire ceremony to confer on several candidates Tuesday evening April 13 at 7 30 p m All Knights welcome George Reineck C C Adv
Electrical Workers' Union sets wage scale at $1.00 per hour beginning May. Ady notes the schedule applies to listed contractors and job classifications in the notice.
Ross Bros offers wallpaper stock and painting services at 3002 Tuscarora Street West. They provide estimates for your project through local phone contact 3568-M.
Chicago dispatch reports the backbone of the switchmen’s strike broken as the St. Paul line lifts its freight embargo. Greer of Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul says freight traffic should be near normal by nightfall and notes early gains at Chicago stock yards.
Butter fell to 72 cents a pound retail from Saturday. Wholesale butter at 65 cents creamery and 66 cents per pound print. Eggs at 45 cents wholesale and 48 retail. Potatoes rose to 1.45 per peck from 1.20. Leaf lettuce up two cents. Pork chops up to 40 and 45 cents a pound, pork loin roast to 38 and 40.
Herbert Rodgers is charged again with stealing an Oldsmobile from Akron streets. He was arrested Sunday after trying to sell the car at a local garage for 850 dollars, taking a 50 dollar deposit, then offering to return it. He faces arraignment Tuesday before Police Judge Bowman. he is nineteen.
County health conditions show declines in contagion with diphtheria seven cases scarlet fever twenty two measures twenty five smallpox eight typhoid fever one influenza eight and pneumonia one totals reflect excellent status in Canton influenza nearly vanished with only a few cases remaining Dr Peters notes Youth group ads and a salesmanship course at the YWCA offered Tuesday evening at 730 with no charge. local ads promote Genuine Icey Hat and Thermos Lunch Kits and Thermos bottle repairs by Arthur's Leather Shop.
A petition signed by all police department members seeking a twenty five percent raise will be submitted Monday night to council. The group argues current pay of 150 dollars a month is inadequate for themselves and their families. They seek July 1 as the new wage effective date. Firemen are expected to present a similar petition.
Jesse Muma seeks a divorce from Susie Muma on grounds of gross neglect of duty alleging desertion in 1913. They married at Navarre on May 16 1959 and have two children, Rice and Sayers, representing the plaintiff.
Peoples' Musical Concert in Detroit is postponed as railroads refuse baggage handling due to a strike. Watch papers for the new date.
Kansas City reports show a strike by coal miners in protest of the jailing of Alexander Howat and three other District Number 14 officials. About 160 district mines exist, with only six operating this morning, all under small forces.
Blaine Zuver filed a motion for a new trial in common pleas court claiming the jury verdict was against the law and the evidence was insufficient. He seeks $1000 for auto damages from a collision with FE C Brenner’s machine, after a jury awarded him one dollar in Judge Day’s court.
Regular meeting of Canton Court No 57 of the Tribe of Ben Hur at Washington Hall Tuesday evening. Social after meeting. All members requested to attend.
The Stark County Shorthorn Breeders Association advertises the First Annual Short horn Cattle Sale at the Fair Grounds on Thursday April 15. Fifty head will be sold.
Fivery night at Dance Eagle's Hall features Mack's Popular Players with Canton's best Adv for lively music and dancing on all nights except Monday.
Local sale lists bedroom suite living room suite chain room suite and other household articles available for inquiry. Contact details appear as H W and references to coins and hinges in an industry context.
The advertiser lives away from Canton yet all items mentioned were quickly disposed of. Unused furniture and household necessities can be sold at a fair price through The Daily News sale miscellaneous columns. Call 3500 or use the listed phone.
Canton Home Furnishing Co announces a new rug department this week with an exceptional display of floor coverings in all grades and colors. Ad in the paper highlights the wide selection and quality offerings.
City National Bank Advy announces new safety deposit boxes for rent offering secure storage for valuables. Clients may contact the bank to inquire about sizes, rates, and availability.
Norwood's Orchestra will perform in full bloom at the Comptometer Club Dance tonight at Strand Dansant. Admission is $1.00 per couple.
U S forces report landing from the cruisers Tacoma and Niagara to protect the American legation as Unionist forces seize Guatemala City from President Cabrera. State Department announcement notes the protection measures amid the political upheaval.
The department instructed American commissioner Dressel in Berlin to delay execution of the death sentence reportedly given to Paul Mf. Demott, an American, for involvement in the Ruhr revolution.
The King Wet Wash guarantees its work with prompt service. Bell 3524 State 8147 L Ady.
Commercial notice notes all grades and sizes available from Canton Home Furnishing Co Adyvy. Details unspecified in readable text.
A brief notice states guarantees its work and prompt service under the Bell 3524 model with state 8147-L adv.
In Canton two mills at Canton Sheet Steel Co shut down with more plant suspensions possible at United Alloy Berger Manufacturing and others. Train crews return to work in Pennsylvania railroad yards and ten crews operate east and west of Canton. Strikers plan further demands larger than those asked of the government last July, with word expected from Chicago headquarters. Wheeling and Lake Erie and B and O railroads report no change. Striker committee report to the Brewster division superintendent is described as indefinite.
Motor officers Pence and Fred Vogsey jailed violators after weekend speed stops. Many out of town defendants failed to appear and bonds were forfeited. Several individuals forfeited bonds from 18 to 25 dollars while others paid fines of 15 dollars plus costs. A. W. Gramm fined 25 dollars and 5 dollars for a separate offense. Ed Kirkland to be arraigned later.
Unofficial reports say Hidalgo Michoacan and Zacatecas joined Sonora in repudiating the Carranza government. Col Paulino Fontes and three brothers arrived in San Antonio with large sums of money. Fontes formerly directed railroads for Carranza. State department has not confirmed the reports.
Senate today resumes debate on the army reorganization bill as anti preparedness senators push to remove all provisions for military training. A final vote on the measure may occur today.
The Detroit Symphony announces postponement of the People’s Musical Concert and sets a new date to be announced. The move affects ticket holders and local supporters awaiting the performance in Detroit.
Canton Home Furnishing Co Ady announces the reopening of its rug department featuring a large selection from Wilton to Grass Rugs with special pricing.
An open meeting of painters and paperhangers is set for Monday evening April 13 at 7 30 PM in the new hall on the public square third floor above Bender's cafe ter ia. Cordial welcome is extended to all craft workers as they gather to unite and cope with the high cost of living. M Jean nero business agent
Daily lunch service runs 11 to 2 at Margaret's Chocolate Shop located at 216 Market ay B. Ady, offering midday meals in a a la carte setting.
Social event announcement for the Red Eagles with a smoker and social on Tuesday April 13. Ady urges attendance and notes a community gathering in a casual format.
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