Prosperty Returns to Steel in Great Centers
Prosperity returns to the Pitts and Youngstown area as industrial steel work resumes. Thousands go back to mills at reduced wages while price cuts and full output are anticipated within weeks. Mahoning valley and Sharon Steel Hoop and Spang-Chalfant report large orders and reopens, with railroads expected to buy heavy tonnage in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter c. Merritt
Usburgh
Great
Pitts
Youngstown
Allied Steel
U. S
Mahoning Valley
Auto
Sahron Steel Hoops Company
Lowellville
Ohio
Spang-Chalfant Company
Pittshureh
Pennsylvania
Severn P. Kerr
Sharon Steel Hoop Company
Commissioners Ready to Act on N W T Franchise Ouster
Canton Massillon residents report no word from N W T as county commissioners prepare to oust the franchise unless a compromise is reached. A $25 000 cash payment and doubling tracks from Canton to Mt Marie are key terms. negotiations hinge on cash payment rather than note and on speeding brick paving along the north side of the tracks. Local property owners voiced opinions as the board waits for company action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NWN. O. T
Canton-Massillon
C. B. McClintock
Mbers
Mnes
Canton
Mt. Marie
Hatfield and Chambers Die in Welch Shooting Fight
Two Williamson area men, Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers, prominent defendants in a court battle over the Mohawk fight, were killed by E. Lively in Welch near the courthouse as Hatfield and Chambers arrived for trial. Lively reportedly shot after an argument, with the crowd scattering as both men fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V
Sid Har Id
Ed Chambers
Ncipal
Williamson
W. Va
Atowan
E. Lively
Mohawk
Hatfield
Lively
CB. Lively
Rcd Chambers
Welch
Hat
Cording
Field
Burt House
Court House
Atfield
Hattiela
Soldier Not Dead Inquiry Reaches Police Chief
Carl Martin of Tacoma asks Police Chief Gauchat to locate Tyr Daugherty in Canton, claiming his brother in France is alive despite prior reports of death in action. He says a hospital release note reached his sister but no reply came from Canton addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Martin
Tacoma
Wash
Gauchat May
Tye Daugherty
Canton
France
Mar
Brother Wig
Preach Hospital
Mrs. Daugher
Weather Teense for Ohio and Picnic Announcement
The notice reports showers Tuesday with a heat change and a community picnic at Booted Home Circle on Wednesday August 2. Dinner and entertainment are planned at the grand stand and everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Never Again: German Pacifist Demonstration Marks War Anniversary
Berlin observers note a massive pacifist rally on the seventh anniversary of World War I with banners reading No more war and Peace for all time. Newspapers publish editorials echoing the antiwar sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
County considers five sites for tuberculosis hospital
County commissioners review five south of Canton as potential tuberculosis hospital sites Sum mers Wilson Ream Rice and Gans tracts. State board approves site after formal selection and surveys by a state engineer. Hospital to open this winter with at least 40 patient capacity and expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
State Board
Canton
Summers
Ream
Hughes Rejects Panama Boundary Arbitration Claim
Secretary Hughes rejected Panama and Costa Rica’s request to refer their boundary dispute to The Hague. He said the White arbitration decision settles the matter and it is not subject to further arbitration. The note followed Cary’s appeal and cited the original agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Permanent Court
The
Hague
Hughes
State Department
Cary
White
Soldier's burial delayed as grave left unfinished at Westlawn
Corporal Walker J. Griffith lay above ground Sunday night under canvas in Westlawn cemetery with guards. The casket was lowered Monday at 11 after a full military service. Cemetery trustees had refused Sunday burials, leaving only six inches of earth prepped for the World War dead despite Legion protests. Continuous page 1 continuation noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker J. Griffith
Ray Smith
Mac Sweetland
Westlawn Cemetery
Westlawn
Marne
American Legion
Brer Rabbit’s Lucky Foot Delivers Narrow Escape
Newport Kentucky ex Sheriff John P Nagel credits a 20 year old left hind rabbit foot kept in his hip pocket with luck after his car plunged 25 feet into a creek. He escaped with only two scratches and plans to mail a joke postcard to friends who teased him about the charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
John P. Nagel
Nagel
Postal pouch theft rocks Cleveland substation
A mail pouch containing about 5000 dollars in cash and jewelry was stolen from a Cleveland postal substation. A clerk who left duty and did not report off duty is sought. pouch torn open and contents scattered near 105th street and Euclid Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Eucliday
Peace Moves On War Anniversary
On the seventh anniversary of World War I, Secretary Hughes seeks progress toward a formal date for the World Disarmament Conference and other pre talks. American commissioner Ellis Loring Diesel works with German officials toward a peace treaty, potentially separate from the Versailles pact and including some economic clauses. A Harding peace proclamation may follow from Lancaster New Hampshire as he takes a ten day vacation. Advertisements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Ellis Loring Diesel
Berlin
United Press
Germany
Diesel
Harding
Lancaster
N. H
Ohio Power Co Announces Ten Percent Rate Cut
The Ohio Power Co. reduce power rates by ten percent in an effort to boost manufacturing activity. The cut applies to power usage only and lighting rates remain unchanged. The change takes effect immediately, with August bills reflecting the lower rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O10 Power CO
Ohio Power Co
Ohio
Frank Espy
Canton
Espy
Trolley Crash Sparks Fire Stranding Passengers
A broken trolley wire on an interurban between Akron and Canton caused a double header to burst into flames at Oxford and Eighteenth. One woman, Mrs Weimer, was seriously injured. four others were slightly hurt and several more suffered minor injuries as passengers attempted to escape amid panicked crowds. Fire crews contained the blaze with a bucket of water. many personal belongings were recovered after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Rice
Mayfield Av
Fredericka Rice
Charleroi
John Wood
North Canton
Walter Smith
Cypress-st
Akron
Canton
Eighteenth
Oxford
Central Fire Station
Welmer
Mercy Hospital
J. Ross
Cuyahoga Falls
HH. Spence
Court To Rule In McGannon Case
Cleveland August 1 Judge Homer G Powell will decide on Ex Judge William H McGannon request for more delay in contempt of court and obstructing justice charges tied to his second murder trial of Harold C Kagy The state seeks a joint trial with A A Cartwright Edward J Allen and Charles E A Burke all charged with the same offense McGannon cites missing essential witnesses as the basis for delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Homer G. Powell
Common Pleas Court
William H. McGannon
Harold C. Kagy
McGannon
A. A. Cartwright
Edward J. Allen
Charlies E. A. Burke
New Political Crisis in Portugese Capital
London reports a new political crisis in Lisbon as the garri son massed in the streets and cannon were planted to sweep public squares. The cabinet met to discuss the situation and the legation awaits guidance from Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Portugese
Lisbon
Daily Mail
Alleged Auto Thieves Bonded At Ten Thousand Each
Judge Bowman set bonds totaling 40000 for three men held for common pleas court after police court pleas. Lawrence White admitted stealing four Canton cars, two owned by locals, with two other suspects in 10000 bonds. Police say more arrests followed and warn dealers to verify motor numbers to curb thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bowman
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence White
Ritchey
City National Bank
Frank Copeland
Common Please Court
Stitchey
White
Canton
St. Clairsville
J. H. Hearinger
John Scott
Fredericksburg
F. F. Berrick
W. F. Ballard
Berrick
Br.f F. Copeland
Big Sandy River
Waynesburg
Ballard
Nick Coffee
George Manks
Akron
Mike Jovaner
North Ridgefield
Copeland
Governor Still Inspects Roads in Illinois Tour
Governor Len B. Small plans to continue his road inspection tour while facing an indictment for embezzlement. He spent Sunday with family in Kanakee and will inspect roads in three counties early this week. Sheriff Henry Mester awaits the governor’s return to Springfield amid the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanakee
Len B. Small
Tllinois
Henry Mester
Springfield
Small
Mester
Cant on Lodge Special Communication Set for Aug First
A special communication of Canton Lodge will be held Monday evening August 1 at 6 o’clock. M. M. Degree will be conferred. Jos Lee Frank, W. M. C. E. Norris, Sec.- Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Lodge
Jos
Lee Frank
W. M
C. E. Norris
Ady
Return of Note Sought After Fraudulent Threats
Samuel C. Reemsnyder and Minnie Reemsnyder of Canton sue Judah Boas Co. of Stockton Calif. for the return of a note for 8862.95 obtained under fraud and extortion. They allege threats that their son forged bills of sale and would be jailed unless a large payment was made, leading to a signed note and mortgage on Stark county property. Attorneys M. J. Braucher and Frank I. Murphy represent the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Reemsnyder
Minnie Reemsnyder
Canton
Common Pleas
Judah Boas Co
Stockton
Calif
Stark Co
Seemanyder
M. J. Braucher
Frank I. Murphy
Deportation Planned for Mrs Frances Bosner Murder Suspect
A bureau of immigration representative in Canton arranged for the deportation to Europe of Mrs Frances Bosner who has been jailed for months on a murder charge after killing her husband. She had earlier been deported as an immoral person and returned to America via Canada. Departure planned for early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Immigration
Canton
Europe
Frances Bosner
America
Pray
Canada
Ireland Accepts British Offer Peace 10 Reign
Dublin reports quote authorities that Ireland will become a dominion with stronger powers than Canada while maintaining a subordinate parliament until terms are arranged Ulster to have its own parliament under new settlement Sinn Fein and British leaders in London discuss amendable peace terms and a possible joint conference before final declaration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dublin
de Valera
Great Britain
Lister
Art O'Brien
London
Lloyd Gedge
Dail Eireann
DeValera
Canada
Lloyd George
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Dubblin
House of Commons
Two Drownings and a Fatal Truck Accident Reported
In Erie Pennsylvania William M Landis 28 and his niece Alice Lan dis 17 drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing off the peninsula outer beach. A bystander woman pulled another swimmer from the water. In Sandusky a truck crushed Jay W Garrison 33 Pennsylvania car inspector near St Marys Catholic church this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie. Pa
William M. Landis
Alice Landis
Sandusky
Jay W. Garrison
Vennsylvania
St Mary's Catholic Church
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American Sheet and Tin Plate Co
New Castle
Monessen
South
Matewan
Player
Canton Home Co
Viko
Sentinels of the Dead
Madisonville
Frank Davies
Milan
Tenn
Adair Stum
Stum
Hull Bros
Sterling
Arthur’s Leather Shop
Troy
Palm Beach
K. K
Bell
Troy Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co
Adyv
Power Company
Tuscara
Advy
Capitol
Arthur's Leather Shop
Lake Erie
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