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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1920

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Vandersall Attacked at Wooster College After Lights Rule

Vandersall, a Wooster College senior from Canton, was assaulted in his dorm room by masked intruders after a lights out rule. He was bound gagged and beaten with his room ransacked as authorities investigate who planned the attack and whether dormitory affairs sparked the violence.

Pe Wooster College Herberty Canton Mon Vandersall Tong Wooster Ty Vandersall

LAN ROUNDUP OF PROFITEERS REPORTED BY JUSTICE

Washington April 19 A roundup of profiteers is planned by the Department of Justice. Pigg special assistant to the attorney general told the Senate committee investigating the shoe and fuel cases that prosecutions will target license holders and dealers.

Ashington Pigg Stoney General Senate Mittee Androns Fige

Timken Officials Return After Overseas Business Trip

Man Ely of the Timken Roller Co returned from an extended business trip abroad to inspect Timken interests and the European situation. Sway H Timken and family, wintering in California, also returned to the city.

Man Ely Timken Roller Co Engie Timken Sway, H. Timken and California Ctty

Abandoned Babe Benedict Joseph Finds Mercy Hospital Shelter

Benedict Joseph Thomas, an abandoned ten day old boy found in George Putnam’s car, lies in Mercy Hospital awaiting a permanent home. Police search for his parents continues as nurses shelter and care for the healthy infant amid widespread adoption interest.

Benedict Joseph Thomas Sisters of Mercy Hospital George F. Putnam National Bank Child of Mercy Hospital Jie Benedict Putnam Mercy Hospital Baby Benedict

Wheat prices rise and early divorce rulings noted

Wheat No 1 rose to 2.70 a bushel as butter wholesale and retail prices edged up. A series of police court cases followed with divorces granted for willful absence and cruelty, plus multiple arrests for intoxication assault and theft. Fineman: Martin George fined 200 plus costs for violation of the federal prohibition act for selling raisin jack.

Martin George Bowman

Magnolia High Seizes Banner In Stark Co Spelling Contest

Magnolia High won the high school banner at the Stark County spelling contest held Saturday at Central High. Julia Fry of Magnolia claimed first honors and the school banner, with Pearl Swartz of Osnaburg taking top in seventh and eighth grades, and Elizabeth Nydegger of Perry topping the fifth and sixth grade group. Gold medals went to the top three in each section. 150 plus rural spellers competed across three divisions with a full list of winners named.

Magnolia High School Stark-co Julia Fry Pearl Swartz Osnaburg-tp Elizabeth Nydegger Perry-tp Magnolia Alberta Clouse Helen Howenstine East Sparta Aime Roshon Waynesburg Helen German Fast Sparta Hazel Stratton Ralph HB. Hess North Canton Village Oscar LeBeau Charlotte Ehlers Minerva High School Tiarnet Patterson Navarre Osnaburg Eleanor Brett Canton-to Hazel Messimore Minerva Roger Slusser Kedna Ankh Canton-tp Dorothy Slutz Waynesburg Village Harvey Engle Sandy-tp Mary Thompson Lavonda Daughman Canal Fulton Bernice Saxton Nimishilien Mabel Stockert Jackson Ry Folsom Studio Rural Schoola Pearl Swarts lPerry-to

Dumont Grocery Fire Causes $15000 Loss

Fire at 1 pm Sunday damaged the Dumont grocery at 215-219 Market Ave South. Gas burner under a hot water tank ignited stock near the flame. flames spread to the second floor and roof. Eight water streams fought the fire, smoke and water ruined perishable goods. bakery to reopen Tuesday and store early next week.

Dumont Mesnar Canton Hardware Co

Fall Under Bus Leads to Pittsburgh Man's Death

James Patterson aged 30 of Pittsburgh employed at a construction camp on Louisville road was killed early Sunday when he fell under a Alliance bus. Coroner T. C. McQuate investigated and freed driver Rk. L. Hahn of blame after Patterson reportedly drank two bottles of 76 percent alcohol toilet water and tried to board the bus as it approached. Patterson’s body was taken to Jacobs' funeral parlors awaiting relatives.

James Patterson Pittsburgh Loulsville Allance Patterson T. C. McQuate Jacobs Rk. L. Hahn North Webbst Alliance McQuate Harrison #armard Winfieldway NE

Blizzard disrupts rail traffic in Nebraska and Colorado

A weekend blizzard across northwestern Nebraska and eastern Colorado blocked railroad traffic and caused significant losses to stockmen, according to reports reaching Lincoln.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Colorado

Theft report from room at 534 Cherry av NE

George Nieusis reported to police Saturday that a watch chain and knife were stolen from his room at 534 Cherry Avenue NE.

Cherry-av NE George Nieusis

Rioting Reignites in Londonderry After Brief Calm

Rioting resumed in Londonderry with a 3 o'clock attack on the police barracks. Sinn Fein and unionists clashed as police used batons to disperse rioters, continuing a five hour battle from Saturday after a Sunday lull.

Dublin Londonderry

Hoover Voices on Child Labor Reform

In a public statement Herbert Hoover argues that when families cannot provide schooling and proper living conditions during the school year the state must assume responsibility. He says early entry into industry harms the nation’s race and resources and cannot be left to states alone.

New York Herbert Hoover

Government says plot to raise rebels in four regions in June

The Evening Standard reports the government has information of a plan to establish rebellions in Ireland India Egypt and Canada in June as part of a coordinated challenge abroad.

London The Evening Standard Ireland India Egypt Canada

Bandits Ditch Car Then Rob Walter Vretman for 5250

Three automobile bandits forced Walter Vretman to ditch his car on Berea road and robbed him of 5250. Vretman said he was driving slowly when the bandits swung alongside and forced him off the road.

Cleveland Walter Vretman Berea Vretman

Eva Sinclair Arrested on Suspicion after Night Loitering

Eva Sinclair was arrested Sunday night by Officer Steve Bkotnicky for loitering on city streets over several nights. She is to be brought before Police Judge Bowman on Tuesday for processing.

Eva Sinclair Steve Bkotnicky Bowman

Lily Lodge Confers Knight Bank Dues Notices

Knight Bank will be conferred on several candidates at Lily Lodge on April 20 at 7 30 p m C C Adv activities indicate a lodge dues event for initiates.

Lily Lodge Knight Bank C. C

Canton's Best Dance Hall Advertises Nightly Music

Dance Eagle's hall hosts Mack's Popular Players every night except Monday. Canton residents are invited to enjoy lively performances at this local venue.

Tin House Employees Delay Resumption Of Operations

Tin House announces a halt due to machinery breakdown and will not resume work until Monday April 26 at 6 00 am Ady.

Tin House Man Ady

Old Time Concert Benefit for New Church Fund

Lowell Reformed church hosts an Old Time Concert to raise funds for a new building. The event is Tuesday at 8 p m with admission 10 cents and 20 cents.

New Church Building Fund Lowell Reformed Church

Canton Automobile Club Luncheon Plans May Delegates

The Canton Automobile Club schedules a luncheon at noon on Wednesday April 21 in the Courtland dining room. A discussion on the Graduated License Tax law will be held. Planning for Safety First Week May 9 to 15 proceeds. Arrangements to send delegates to the Ohio Auto Convention in Zanesville on Friday May 28. Luncheon reservations by phone are encouraged.

Automobile Club Canton Automobile Club Courtland Zanesville

Newcomers in Canton Struggle for Housing Accommodations

New arrivals face great difficulties finding housing in Canton and must take makeshift options. Furnished suites or single rooms are in demand, and unused rooms can be rented quickly for profit through The Daily News classified columns. Call 3590 for quick results or to place an ad.

Canton Daily News

Suspect Fined for Slot Machines in Pa Roundhouse Area

A business owner near the Pennsylvania roundhouse RE was found guilty of allowing gambling machines and fined 25 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Police Judge Bowman. Police Captain Patterson had warned that slot machines are not permitted under city ordinance. Elvin and Quinnella Wilson, aged 18 and 19, are missing after leaving home Sunday night for church following a warning from their father. Dewey McIver has been charged with assault with intent to kill after attacking James Rollans at the Chloe Power Co. plant. Rollans remains in Mercy hospital and the case will be heard later this week.

Pennsylvania Roundhouse RE Adolph Bowman Patterson Guy Elvin Quinnella Wilson Dewey Mce- Iver James Rollans Chloe Power Co Rollands Mercy Hospital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Brotherhood

City Planning OKs Lakeside Plat and Pleasant View Addition

Planning commission approves Lakeside plat No 1 and Pleasant View addition. Next meeting Tuesday at 2 pm will discuss west end allotments. Flora E Young granted divorce from Allen A Young on grounds of infidelity. Sherwood Ankefer sentenced to Ohio State Reformatory for one to seven years after pleading guilty to grand larceny involving 37 quarts of whiskey. James Stapeles pleads not guilty to carrying concealed weapons. case continued. James Lewis, a juvenile, transferred to probate court after arrest with Stapeles. Officer Polen surprised pair at Navarrerd SW bridge. Stapeles had a revolver and masks.

City Planning Commission Lakeside Pleasant View West End Sherwood Ankefer Ake Ohio State Reformatory James Stapeles James Lewis Stapeles Probate Polen Navarrerd SW Bridge

Fdna Garner and Thelma Meyers Arrested in Rexar SE House

Fdna Garner and Thelma Meyers were arrested Saturday night in a Rexar SE residence on charges of being suspicious persons. They were fined $25 each and given 29 day suspended workhouse sentences when arraigned Monday in police court.

Fdna Garner Thelma Meyers Rexar SE Costa

Speeding fines and arrests toll in police court

Motorcycle officer Joe Pence testified he ran 62 miles per hour to overtake R. M. Schlabach in North Market extension Saturday night. Schlabach paid 20 dollars and costs for speeding. Eleven other motorists were arraigned Monday. Sam Goldberg forfeited a 20 dollar bond for failure to appear, while G R Barnes and others were fined 15 dollars and costs.

Joe Pence R. M. Schlabach North Market Bowman Schlabach Sam Goldberg G. RA. Barnes A. A. Hutchinson Ralph Cook J. Agnes Walter Masapent Mrs Charlies McClulthoun A.L. Minnick Lawrence Levy P G. Kramer

35 Arrested in Gambling Raids

Weekend raids led to 35 men being arrested and arraigned before Police Judge Bowman. Fines and costs topped $260 with multiple individuals fined from $1 to $25 plus costs. Aaron Muntain and 15 Greeks were among those charged at a coffee house on Carna hawaway NE.

Bowman Costa Carnahaway NE Aaron Muntain Muntain Harry Barnett Market Pennsylvania Railway Co Frank Williams

Business Men to Hold Meeting in Canton Chamber

Preliminary plasma for the establishment of Better Business Bureau in Canton will be perfected at a mass meeting of business men in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. The meeting has been called by the Better Business committee chaired by O A Keyser. Safety Deposit boxes for rent City National Bank Adv.

Better Business Bureau Canton Chamber of Commerce Better Business Committee 0. A. Keyser

BE Diamonds Feature April Birthstones and Deals

BE Diamonds advertises April birthstone diamonds with featured offers. The terse note mentions BE Diamonds at 135 Tusest B.-Adv. and invites readers to buy a diamond as an April birthstone.

Arthur's Leather Shop Ad for Thermos Kits and Repairs

Local ad promotes Genuine Icey Hat and Thermos Lunch Kits valued at four dollars now two dollars and ninety five cents. It also offers repair services for all Ther mos bottles and credits the ad to Arthur's Leather Shop.

Arthur's Ady

Temple Event Brings Narrow Night Meeting

A brief Adv invites Nimishilla Lodge and W. B. E. Red Man See to a temple time event, promising a gathering at dusk with community participation and traditional rites.

W. BE. Redman Nimishilla Lodge

Will Arraign School Teacher In Long Trial History

Artman Wertenerger, a former Alliance teacher, stands trial in Common Pleas Court before Judge Ake for alleged improper relations with a former pupil Irene Moore. Twenty three jurors were called. this is the fourth trial arising from a June 1, 1917 incident. Attorneys Welty Hart and Koehler defend, Walter S Ruff prosecutes.

Artman Wertenerger Alliance Irene Moore Common Pleas Ake Supreme Court Wertenberger Welty, Hart and Koehler Walter 8. Ruff

Expert Witt to submit city streetcar survey Monday night

A complete report of Peter Witt's two week survey of N. T. city lines will be filed Monday night to council. Witt left Monday for Springfield Mass to begin a similar survey and will not be present to comment, but offered to answer queries about the street car situation.

Peter Witt Cleveland Traction

City garden plots may be reassigned for unpaid plowing fee

All residents assigned city owned garden spots must pay 1.75 dollars for plowing by noon Tuesday or risk losing their claims. The mayor's secretary Earry A. Nist stated deposits can be made in his city hall office.

Earry A. Nist Nist

Lilian Potter Sues Husband in Common Pleas Court

Lilian Potter files for divorce against Harrison Potter alleging refusal of support and that he carried a revolver to shoot her. She also says he was on parole from the Ohio penitentiary at the time of their marriage.

Lilian Potter Harrison Potter Common Pleas Ohio

Ideal Furniture Co. Dining Room Suites Priced

Typo in Friday issue lists William and Mary Dining Room Suites at 355 dollars instead of 255 dollars. The Ideal Furniture Co. at 491-493 Tuscaranas St FE advertises the set for 259.75 pounds with corrected pricing confusion.

William and Mary Ideal Furniture Co Tuscaranas St FE The Daily News

Clerk needed for downtown office ad seeks experienced young lady

Help wanted in downtown office for a young woman with clerical and detail work experience. Apply by calling 3500, either phone.

Ead Down Town

Breaks in Local Rail Strike Prompt Return to Jobs

Federal grand juries take up strike causes as railroad labor boards demand full compliance with laws before filing grievances. In Chicago a looming freight tie up and embargo threaten a broad industry shutdown, with clerks and freight handlers poised to strike if wage demands are not met.

Federal grand juries start strike probe nationwide

Federal grand juries across the country opened inquiries to uncover causes of the unauthorized railroad strike. Subpoenaed leaders were to be questioned as juries review the strike and possible indictments. Assistant Attorney General Francis I. Garvan led the probe from Washington, with indictments possibly heavy. Attorney General Palmer absolved most striking workers, saying many followed extremist leadership.

Washington Francis I. Garvan Palmer Elementa

Chicago yards show great improvements

Chicago April 19 railroads report a sixty percent normal in three weeks strike by outlaw switchmen as strikers lose control. Railroad officials say the strike has practically lost its effectiveness while freight movement shows substantial inbound and outbound gains. Ten leaders re-arrested to appear before Commissioner Mason for bond on April 26 on conspiracy to interfere with transportation of food charges.

Chicago Mason

Margaret's Noonday Meals and Canton Meeting Notice

Margaret's Noonday Meals offers daily service from 11 to 2 at 216 Market Ave Adv Canton No. 80 PM1 Special meeting Tuesday at 7 PM to arrange the funeral of Chevalier Frank Roth all Chevaliers requested to attend H EB Krumiauf Clerk Adv

Canton “Canton” No P. M Frank Roth H. EB. Krumiauf Adv

Odd Fellows Lodge Meeting Postponed After Brother Death

Notice to Stark Lodge LO FP All Odd Fellows meet at Temple Tuesday evening at 7 39 due to the death of brother Frank Roth. Wm Sickel N G Ady

Stark Lodge LO Odd Fellows Tempie Tue Frank Roth Wm. Sickel N. G

Can ton Lodge Special Communication This Monday

A special communication of Canton Lodge will be held this Monday evening at 6 30 o clock. E A Degree will be conferred. R R Tink ler, W M, C E Norris, Bec y Adv.

Canton Lodge R. R. Tinkler W. M C. E. Norris Bec'y

Belalved Insane Charge Added in Bogus Check Case

Police say Robert Eden will face a lunacy charge after a week of inquiry into alleged bogus checks. Authorities cite multiple cities where the suspect is said to have passed worthless checks and believe his mind may be affected.

Robert Eden

Wallpapering and painting materials on sale

Our stock of wallpaper and painting supplies is ready for your project. We offer estimates on your work and can help plan the wall covering and finish. Rosas Brea, 3003 Tuse, State. phone 168-M. Adv.

Rosas Brea

Special meeting ordered for Thursday April 22 by Vice President Taubman

A special meeting was called for Thursday April 22 by Vice President Taubman. All members are required to attend.

Taubman Ady

Slightly Used Waltham Piano at Bargain

Hanes and Lowe advertise a piano for sale at 1216 Eth Street SW. The ad promotes a lightly used Waltham piano offered at a bargain price with sales contact.

Waltham Hanes & Lowe Parjors Éth

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