23 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
1
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Montana voters face a four way contest among Hoover supporters Warren Major General Leonard and Hiram Johnson with Frank O Lowden The Hoover faction backs an unpledged delegation while Democrats argue for a pledged slate National figures like Wood Johnson Borah Cheney and Cox campaign across New Jersey Massachusetts and Ohio as Proctor travels to Chicago to coordinate Wood's effort.
Thieves masked robbed a confectionery on Sixth Street Southwest late Thursday night. They forced owner K Smith to surrender about 80 to 90 dollars and fled in a sedan as police and detectives hurried to the scene. The men were about 20 years old with handkerchiefs over their faces and revolvers drawn.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with varying conditions. Also noted a Canton Wood Club meeting and an important political advertisement reference amid scattered OCR text.
An Ethiopian Pullman porter named Pleasant Jackson was stopped on the way to the railroad yards after a prohibition agent found 24 pints of XXX moonshine in a large suitcase. He claimed the name Pleasant as a password to bad luck before being held at a police station.
Mayor Witter urges approval of a 2.565 million dollar bond issue at the April 27 primaries to fund west intercepting sewer completion and storm water sewer construction in northwest and northeast Canton. About 175 thousand dollars remains needed after a prior 290 thousand bond. groups endorse passage. labor union and civic clubs campaign.
Washington April 23. Mrs. Alice Longworth denies she wore black satin pantalettes at a fashionable dinner last night. She says she dined quietly at home. The ad notes the St. Mary's Bazaar invites you to their event on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Sat urday menu highlights French pastries cherry pineapple apricot raspberry whipped cream and chocolate éclairs Danish pastries with raspberry custard and almond fillings. The shop offers delivery and lists contact numbers and address at 218 Cleveland Ave NW.
Garden Hose Special sale Saturday at 18 and 20 cents per foot by Canton Tire Service Co. at Cor Sixth and Cleveland NW. Adv. Also notes Eagle's hall dance every night except Monday with Mack's Popular Players in Canton.
Washington reports a forecast of female political influence led by Massachusetts Democrat Michael O Leary who claims the era of women lobbyists is dawning. He cites three rising figures Petty Gram Mary Dubrow and Anita Pollitzer as the brightest new tacticians challenging seasoned male politicians.
President Wilson informs his party the league of nations must be the central campaign issue. A Kansas Democratic convention reading of the letter signals the White House will push the league as the main theme in the San Francisco convention and the ensuing campaign, despite some Democrats prioritizing high cost of living.
Peter Tsokas faces a second degree murder trial in Common Pleas Court before Judge Ake for the death of Gus Poppas in a winter pool room quarrel. A previous trial was granted after a juror misconduct finding, and a new panel was seated late Thursday and toured the shooting scene Friday.
Former pastor of the First United Brethren church Dr. P. M. Camp will preach at services next Sunday morning from 9 to 11 o'clock at Ady.
Directory of reliable movers and draymen appears daily in the Daily News Classifieds under Moving and Draying. Readers may place a business card at a small cost by calling 3500. Also notes Realty Exchange ads for Stark county farms and homes.
Advertisement listing neckwear at 81.95 and a Youngheart shop location at 122 Walnutav NE near Dime Savings Bank. Offers genuine Icey Hat and Thermos Lunch Kits valued at $4.00 for $2.95 with repair services for Ther mos bottles at Arthur's Leather Shop.
The Berger Manufacturing Co plant, shut Wednesday night by a fire in the power plant, is expected to resume operations Saturday morning. G. H. Charis, the general manager, said damage is smaller than first estimated and Stark Rolling Mill could start late Saturday or Monday if no new issues arise.
The State Electric Co raised its capitalization from 75000 to 250000 to meet growing orders from large factories and mills. Secretary and treasurer M. L. Lasky said work will be heavier than ever attempted in the city and the firm will handle suction sweepers and other electrical machinery for offices and shops.
A Bell 3998 advertisement from 135 Tusest E Adv urges readers to eat fish to restore appetite. It lists Buckeye Fish Market at 120 Fourth-st NE with Bell 3998 and State 669-X as contact details, offering various fish varieties.
Applications for spaces in Canton's wholesale vegetable curb market near the City Auditorium were sent to County Agent Smith on Friday. A large number of applicants are expected to fill all spaces within a week, with the market master likely to be appointed Monday evening and the market opening early in June.
The Daughters of the American Revolution laid wreaths at George Washingtons tomb in Mount Vernon. Also news notes include election of Mrs. George M. Minor as president general of the DAR, and ads for music events and local services.
Reported first breach in the insurgent switchmen and brakemen on the Pennsylvania railroad as Wheeling and Lake Erie hire nineteen replacement workers. Officials say older strikers may return without regaining old status, while Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio unions await President Wilson’s position on the labor dispute.
Cantons voters must register to vote before the April 27 primaries with morning and afternoon slots on Saturday. The deadline covers residents not registered since 1916 and those who moved precincts. Two voting booth changes are noted at 121 Walnut NE and 1700 Sixth SW, relocated to Haines' Barber Shop and 1805 Ninth Ave SW.
Canton Leonard Wood club members are summoned to meet at Courtland Hotel headquarters Sunday afternoon April 25 at 3 30 o clock. A. A. Grogan secretary notes important business. Political Advertising. McKinley trading stamps offered with silverware at Kenny's main floor. Ad seeks concert seats and urges early purchase for the Cleveland Orchestra Popular Concert at the Auditorium. Ady
Don’t forget to order your pecan Nolls at The Pastry Shop. The finest tasting ever, liberally filled with new crop pecan nut meats. Delivery available. Call 296 State 3620, 318 Cleveland Ave NW.
Carpenters of this district announce an open meeting at East Hall on April 27 with a reduced initiation fee music refreshments and speaking for the benefit of all carpenters. The ad urges hundreds to join this spring describing it as the last opportunity. Also notes Fat fish and nature will return at 120 Fourth St NE Bell 399% State 569 X. Also Strand Dansant open Saturday night under Ralph Norwood new management. Safety Deposit boxes for rent City National Bank.
Atlantic report notes Georgia eateries ban Irish potatoes amid price hikes. Restaurants display signs refusing to serve Irish potatoes until costs normalize, citing fat sweet potatoes as a Georgia product. Bio wholesale prices for the once cheap spud rose to 16.50 per 150 pound sack.
Akron will send 90 delegates with a band and quartet to the Courtland hotel for the fourth annual Jefferson day banquet headlined by Vic Donahey Senator Atlee Pomerene and Governor James M Cox. Can ton officials plan to greet out of town delegations from East Liverpool Youngstown Millersburg Wooster New Philadelphia Dover Alliance Canal Fulton and Mannfeld. The event precedes the April primaries and features speeches by the Democratic nominees for president with Donahey's gubernatorial announcement expected at the banquet.
Fire Chief Meanar on Friday filed affidavits for the arrest of David Joneos for violating city fire regulations by permitting rubber hose connections blamed for a Thursday afternoon fire at a two story frame dwelling. Affidavits also target George Dresa for a rooming house fire Thursday night and Elmer Rodgers with Clift Fritz as roomers accused of smoking in bed causing bed clothing to ignite. Losses were slight.
San Remo Italy April 23 The American ambassador to Italy Robert Underwood Johnson arrived as an observer at the Inter allied Supreme council meeting He will report to Washington on decisions reached by the council The breach remains between Premier Lloyd George Premier Miller over German matters especially the size of the army allowed for the Ebert government Premier Lloyd George argues Germany is too weak to menace France and Miller opposes a German army of 200 000 as urged by Foch
At San Remo on April 22 the council of premiers continued talks on Turkish territorial clauses and Europe’s boundaries. They resumed Armenia discussions with To gus Nubar Pasha and reviewed military terms of the Turkish treaty focusing on the straits and Caucasus disposition while noting the German request for a larger army.
Merchants are asked to attend a meeting next Wednesday at 2:30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce assembly hall to hear plans for proposed public school salesmanship courses. KEK L Sheusch of the state education board and Mies Macon of the federal board will explain operation, funded by the Smith Hughes law, with Wilson Hawkins presiding. The programs aim to start in September for store clerks and require merchant cooperation.
The Pastry Shop will bake Cocoanut Cream Cake and other cake specials including silver, black walnut and pineapple cream cakes tomorrow. Delivery available by calling Bell 396 State 1420. Also noted are gift silverware at Kenny's main floor and church services at Camp Brethren Church next Sunday from 9 to 11. An open carpenters meet on April 27 at Eagles Hall with reduced initiation fee, music, and refreshments.
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