Sales Jams at GS ST Drive Attention
Fragmentary note references sales at a location labeled GS ST with attention drawn to item timing or disruption. No clear events, entities, or dates beyond the partial phrase.
14 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary note references sales at a location labeled GS ST with attention drawn to item timing or disruption. No clear events, entities, or dates beyond the partial phrase.
Early returns from Illinois preferent ial primary show Governor Frank O Lowden leading General Leonard Wood by about 66 000 votes with downstate precincts awaited. Cook County gives Wood a strong showing while Johnson gains from write in votes. Thompson strengthens Chicago ward control.
Des Moines Iowa April 14 The strongest programme in the history of its organization has been offered for the annual meeting of the Business Congress. The three day session begins today with a lineup of national figures and state business leaders scheduled to speak and participate in the program.
April 14 report from Columbus that Governor Cor, State Auditor Donahey and Elyria officials will address a Philadelphia dinner Thursday night, outlining party objectives.
Fragmented weather brief notes indicate fair conditions with rising temperatures tonight. An agricultural room meeting is scheduled for Saturday evening in April to discuss topics of importance to growers and others in attendance.
In 1918 Mrs Ruth Riley then Mrs Gust Purney won a divorce from Gust Purney for a Starkee grand jury conviction and Ohio penitentiary sentence. After his imprisonment she married Frank Riley. Soon after Purney’s parole she sued for divorce from Riley for infidelity. In common pleas court Tuesday she was divorced again, then she and Purney remarried Wednesday morning.
Dewey Meiver attacked Murchson Rollands with a four foot iron pipe at the Ohio Power Co plant in Second SE. Rollands, 30, was beaten unconscious and hospitalized in Mercy Hospital with very slim chances of recovery. Meiver fled but was captured after a chase by Officers Ritchey and Wogley.
In Mexico City on April 14 rumors circulated that after conferences effort was under way to have the three presidential contenders withdraw in favor of a civilian aligned with revolutionary groups. Names floated include Senator Carlos Zetina and Alberto Pani while the field currently lists General Obregon Ignacio Bonillas and Pablo Gonzales.
The census bureau released 1920 population figures for multiple U S cities including Winston Salem Port Arthur Plymouth Ypsilanti Latrobe and Douglas with increases and decreases versus 1910. Winston Salem rose 113.2 percent and Port Arthur 190.4 percent while Greenfield Georgetown and others declined or rose modestly.
In Cleveland on April 14 thieves using Jimmy Valentine methods robbed the Morris and Company meat packers office, breaking the safe and fleeing with $7600 in cash and checks.
Fire at Tippecanoe City destroyed the Dayton and Troy Traction car barns, eight interurban cars and four trailers. The blaze began at 2 30 a m and swept the building quickly. Other lines will lend cars and service will partially resume about 9 o'clock. power house was spared.
Westerville announces a general holiday and school closure to honor William E Pussyfoot Johnson of the Anti Saloon League when he returns from England on April 22. Columbus reports Anti Saloon League officials plan three dry speeches in every U.S. city over 100000 population, including three in Columbus on May 2.
An armistice was concluded between Unionist forces in Guatemala City and President Cabrera. The revolutionists proposed Cabrera leave the country. The estate department advised today. Information is sought on Clare Luena Bolden last known at General Delivery Canton.
Washington reports the rail strike worsens food shortages as major eastern markets shut off access to southern and western produce. Perishable crops may rot while producers lose hundreds of thousands. war department to divert surplus food to cities. Cabinet meets with President Wilson noting health and spirits high amid changes.
Canton's rail shop men and Alliance crews hold steady at their posts awaiting a labor board date to review demands shared with Chicago and Kansas City. Union leaders plan to present issues before the board before any broader action, while reports hint at further strikes among conductors and brakemen.
A delegation of eight Canton real estate men traveled to Cleveland to attend the subdivision conference of the Ohio association of real estate boards. The event runs Wednesday and Thursday at the Hotel Statler with speeches by prominent state figures including D. C. Wills of the Federal Reserve bank on the financial situation. The group will tour Lorain to inspect local development projects.
The Cleveland Symphony, 75 musicians under Nikola Sokoloff, will play a Sunday concert April 25 in the City Auditorium Canton. Backers include prominent manufacturers. If successful, a series of Sunday afternoon concerts will follow next season with affordable prices to attract working people. Seats go on sale April 19 at 25c 50c 75c and 1.00.
A jumble of short items from cities like Chicago Portland Los Angeles and New York reports on odd incidents and social notes. A farmer Harley admits red is his favorite color but a bull wrecks his red roadster. a one armed Barney Armstrong causes officers to sit on him. court actions involve alimony and divorce terms. waiters strike leads patrons to serve. a cod swallows a smoked pipe. notices announce local banquets and Moose events.
Two youthful armed bandits entered a Kerry Barbarwell store late Tuesday night and forced $40 from the cash register. They fled in a Madson automobile and are linked to a similar Marketar robbery a week earlier. Police describe two suspects and caution onlooker details.
Two days of ads in the Dogs Poultry and Pet Stock columns led to the diapowal of all items advertised. The note claims inexpensive Daily News Classified ads yield quick and satisfactory results and provides the contact number 3500 for phone placements.
More than 600 shopmen vote to remain on the job while awaiting the railroad labor board in Kansas City and Chicago. The strike pace eases in most areas though some districts remain congested. federal officials anticipate arrests of radical leaders as President Wilson’s cabinet and the Senate committee push rail board nominations.
James Ross proprietor of a soft drink saloon at 609 Savannahan SE pled guilty to violating the federal prohibition act. He was fined 300 dollars and warned that violators will face heavier fines.
Mayor Herman Kr. Witter returned to Canton late Tuesday after a three day visit to Grand Rapids and Lansing Michigan to investigate pledgeries in operation there. He will file recommendations to council before reporting on future garbage disposal. He said the trip yielded data for his report and allowed him to see both private and municipal systems in operation.
Attorney General Price accepted the state chairmanship of the Salvation Army fund appeal to be held in May. Washington council will initiate in all three degrees Thursday evening April 15. All members urged to attend. Ad notices list contact and fees.
George Leroy Nelson, an ex army officer, and his Paris war bride formerly Countess Hermaine Grether De Beck, were arrested at a West End hotel by Sheriff Fernandez of Bangor Me charged with arson. They allegedly shipped valuable items from their Carmel Me home then set fire to destroy the structure. The pair were taken to Bangor for detention.
Canton business men at a Y M C A dinner discussed better business methods and a proposed better business bureau. Truthfulness in advertising and elimination of price comparisons were urged to boost Canton as a marketing center. No action was taken. Information sought on Mrs May Fowler's address.
Advert reads for a stenographer with little experience to work in the advertising department. Contact 135 Tusest E. and Ady in the Alhambra Building. Also notes safety deposit boxes available at City National Bank. Details include a position in April and a pay around 18 dollars.
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