Strike Called Off in Chicago Switchmen Tie Up
Chicago strike leaders announce the nationwide walkout will end Wednesday if do not oppose the government. They claim victory over railroads and unions but refuse to fight the government, with John GrugU and officials planning a mass meeting and speeches by Judge Landis and U S Attorney Clyne to urge return to work.
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Chicago
Brotherhoods
Men’s Association
Yardmen’s Association
John Grugu
Landis
United States
Clyne
WLUON MEN f AFFECTED BY ESTED WAGE
Railroad leaders and clerks gather in Chicago to present wage demand arguments before the railroad board. The strike wave broadens with union chiefs and local workers seeking higher pay and wage settlements under the Wagner Act framework.
City News in Brief: Stolen Pocketbook and Fines
Police report multiple local incidents including a stolen pocketbook containing $103 cash, a $50 liberty bond order, and a $150 check. a Ford touring car theft. losses of $50 from a courthouse waiting room. a divorce decree granted for wilful absence. five motorists fined for speeding. other arrests for intoxication and vagrancy. Also notices for a Builders' Exchange Banquet and D of A funeral services.
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F. W. Nickels
Royal Brick Co
Bowman
Detroit Maintenance Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages
AGO April 20 report says maintenance employees threaten a strike unless wage demands are granted.PD Grable Detroit president of the union and the group seek a temporary $1 increase with time and a half for overtime while awaiting a decision.
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F. Grable
Detroit
Pdization
Wil
Weather Forecast Brief with scattered showers
Partial OCR text outlines a midweek weather note with showers likely on Wednesday. Mentions temperatures and a local reference to utility and business listings, but specifics are unclear due to garbled input. Contains several local street and business names without coherent event details.
Strikers Likely Shift Jobs Across Lines In Canton Yards
Canton railroad officials report most switchmen and conductors out on strike have found work elsewhere. A Wheeling and Lake Erie survey shows many are carpenters painters or workers in manufacturing. Officials fear long delays if many workers do not return and consider how to resume normal operations. Prices edged up for butter and produce while freight movements stay light. Advertisements follow.
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Canton
C. W. Coe
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Canton Yards
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania and Maltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Notice to Union Bricklayers Special Meeting Called
Special meeting called for Thursday April 22 by Vice President Taubman. All members required to attend.
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Union Bricklayers
Taubman
Adv
Kelly Springfield Tires Lotta Miles Tire Co
Tire shop at 1514 Tusest Way advertises Kelly Springfield tires and services for motorists. Local business notes include pricing and available brands.
Cigar Makers Endorse Seven Hour Day Victory
Under Samuel Gompers the six to seven hour workday won majority support at the cigarmakers national convention. Beginning May 1 1921 the cigar makers International Union will enforce a seven hour maximum day across the United States Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Cleveland
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Cigarmakers
Cigarmakers International Union
United States
Canada
Porto Rico
Gompers
Meter Collections Hit Record For First Quarter 1920
Water works reports show meter rental collections for Q1 1920 totaled 40000 dollars, far above the 1919 figure under 25000. Chief Clerk L D Parr notes fewer delinquents than in prior years and the discount period expired last Thursday.
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Water Works Department
L. D. Parr
Parr
Warner Johnson Tire Co Incorporation in Columbus
The Warner Johnson Tire Co was incorporated in Columbus on Tuesday for 15000 dollars, with Warner named in the papers per dispatches.
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Warner Johnson Tire Co
Columbus
Ss. Ed. Warner
Rain Clouds Plunge Canton Into Darkness
Canton experienced a brief blackout when heavy clouds covered downtown at 9 o clock Tuesday morning. Street lights and storefront signs lit up as darkness lasted about eight minutes, with thunder and lightning and a predicted warm, dry spell afterward.
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Canton
N O T Wins Power Rights In Cuyahoga River Case
The Cuyahoga River Power Co. lost its bid in the U S Supreme Court to block Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co. and Northern Ohio Power Co. from building and running hydroelectric plants on the Cuyahoga river. The case centers on rights under its incorporation to exclude rival water power developers.
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Cuyahoga River Power Co
U. S. Supreme Court
Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co
Northern Ohio Power Co
Cuyahoga Riv
Cuyahoga Company
Italy joins allied note demanding German disarmament
Paris April 20 Italy has agreed to participate in a collective Allied note demanding immediate German disarmament. In San Remo Foch Wilson Badegilo Beatty discussed restoring order in the orient and the Turkish question. Premier Nitti reportedly opposes a joint Ruhr occupation and invites Germany to send representatives to explain its position. No reply was yet received.
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Germany
Foreign Office
San Remo
Premice Millerand
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Marshal Foch
Henry Wilson
Badegilo
Lord Beatty
Supreme Council
Orient
Turkey
Wilson
Lloyd-George
Premier Nitti
Ruhr
Race War at Alloy Plant Sparks Violent Brawl
A clash between Greek and Spanish workers at United Alloy Steel Co. led to a long fight Tuesday morning. Four men, two Greeks and two Spaniards, were arrested and fined ten dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace. Police say over 50 foreigners joined the brawl for about 15 minutes, with several injured by flying bars and steel bites.
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United Alloy Steel Co
Bowman
Costa
Lavix
Pecan Rolls Offered by The Pastry Shop
Advertisement for pecan rolls filled with new crop pecan meats from The Pastry Shop at 218 Cleveland Ave NW. Order by calling Bell 396 State 3620. Includes an old time concert benefit for Lowell Reformed Church and a free poster offer from Leonard Wood Headquarters at Courtland Hotel.
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State
Cleveland-av
New Church Building Fund
Lowell Reformed Church
Courts and hotel event prompts reservations at once
At 6:30 sharp, phone reservations are urged for a limited ticket event featuring three speakers on music, real estate and business. Tickets cost $1.50. A poster of Our Next President is available at Leonard Wood headquarters while supplies last.
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Builders’ Exchange
Courtland Hotel
Leonard Wood
Adv
Courtsand Hotel
Cleveland
Canton plans mass meeting to lower living costs
A Canton labor group announces a May 2 public mass meeting in the City Auditorium to study costs of foods clothing rents and household goods. Organizers state the aim is to improve conditions through organized effort, not boycott, with Peter Witt of Cleveland possible as chief speaker.
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Canton
Canton Typographical Union
Central Labor Union
Peter Witt
Cleveland
Tony Glosser
Injured Worker Suffered Burns After Motorcycle Crash
Dan Zella an employee at the Pennsylvania roundhouse was injured late Monday night when his motorcycle skidded into a ditch. He was taken to Mercy hospital with burns to the face both hands and the left limb. He returned to his home Tuesday morning.
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Dan Zella
Pennsylvania Roundhouse
Mercy Hospital
Zella
Rk. F. D
Pecan Rolls Offered By The Pastry Shop Advo
The Pastry Shop at 218 Cleveland Ave NW advertises pecan rolls made with pecan nut meats and offers delivery. Call Hell 396 State 3620 for orders. C A tonight at 7 30 will be conduct.
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Trees
Mann Ca
Traction Expert Reports Balanced Year 10 Inadequate for Car Needs
Peter Witt presents to Mayor Witter and Canton council findings after two weeks on streetcar traffic. He recommends a five cent fare with a one cent transfer charge, citing last year’s revenue and the need for over 803000 dollars to cover rising wages and materials. He urges a clean city company relationship and reduced Lake Meyers service to seasonal operation.
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Peter Witt
Canton
Herman Witter
Witt
Meyers Lake
Wertzau
Lake
Tuscarsn Wasst
Witt survey outlines trolley expansion and double tracking plan
The report details double tracking from Marketav y to Nusilla Creek with six foot devil trip, buried feed wires, and trolley poles for lighting. It covers relaying tracks in Marketaye and Tuscarawas W, extending to 18th Street, adding turnouts on 6th and 7th, a Y at 9th, and introduction of fifteen new cars within ten days of ordinance, plus removal of the Tuscarawas car barn.
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Marketavy
Nimisilla Creek
Marketaye
Pennsylvania Crossing
Tuscarawaset
Corporation
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Dryan-ay
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Dryan-av
Navarrest
Loopa
Garfield-av
Kyan-av
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Tuscarawas
Severe earthquake shock felt in Mexico City and Vera Cruz towns
A severe earthquake shock was felt in Mexico City at 2 20 this afternoon. Telegrams from Orizaba and Jalapa reported shocks in those towns and elsewhere in Vera Cruz. Residents were alarmed and rumors spread that Popocatepetl had become active as smoke and fumes poured from the crater in recent days.
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Mexico City
Orizaba
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Popocatepet
Daily News Canton's Want Ad Directory Offer
A notice invites readers to place want ads in The Daily News classified section. It emphasizes reaching thousands of homes quickly and prompts calling 3560 to insert ads about help, real estate, autos, or miscellaneous items for sale.
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Daily News
Canton
Want
Tin house delays operation until Monday due to machinery breakdown
Tin house employees report a breakdown in essential machinery will pause operations and the facility will not resume work until Monday. No further details provided about the cause or scope of the halt.
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Tin House
Curb Markets to Be Fixed for Central Location
City planners and ordinance committees meet Wednesday night to choose a site for a wholesale curb market. Stark County Vegetable Growers Association may be blocked from streets near the city auditorium due to congestion. Cherry Avenue SE is likely chosen with growers present at the session.
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Stark Co Vegetable Growers Association
City Auditorium
Growers’ Association
Funeral notice for Chevalier Frank Roth
All Chevaliers are asked to meet at the temple Wednesday at 1 room in full dress uniform to attend the funeral for Chevalier Frank Roth. H. BE. Krumlauf, Clerk. Shoes Get Excellent Workmanship.
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Frank Roth
H. BE. Krumlauf
Adv
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