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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
1
Canton Daily News reports Aug 5 1925 that no government plan exists for a coal strike while Coolidge weighs options. Both sides fear surging prices from a surplus loss. Justice Dept patience with conspiracies and price fixing looms as leverage amid rising tension between miners and operators.
California police seek Charles Henry Schwartz, a famed chemical engineer and Pacific Cellulose vice president, in a staged murder hoax tied to a $150,000 life insurance payout. The plan allegedly involved faking a death at the Walnut Creek laboratory, with detectives scrutinizing the company’s stock permits as investigators arrive from the state corporation commission.
Chicago Aug 5 Twelve jail attaches who observed Russell Scott for months were to testify to counter the defense claim of insanity. Four alienists were to support sanity so Scott could be hanged. Testimony aimed to be brief with lay witnesses answering a hypothetical on Scott's sanity.
George Smith 24 of 2227 Kimball rd SE was cut about head and neck when his truck overturned in a collision at Dueber ay and 15th st SW Tuesday afternoon. J M Galbreath 1335 Dueber av sw drove the other car. Lloyd Markovitz of Cleveland and Joe Maggorie 901 Cherry av SE had cars damaged when Markovitz car was thrown into Maggorie’s after a third car collision at Cherry av and 9th st SE. Kay Drakenbrod on Market ay N reported collision with Beatrice Taffert of East Canton at 9th st and Market ay N. Nesbit Betram tried to pass between a street car and a parked car at Market av and 10th st Ss, colliding with the parked auto owned by Walter Hadden 323 Cleveland av SW. The accidencurred near Market av and 10th st Ss.
Hundreds of children gathered with parents at Nimisila Park for the Daily News Pet Parade despite a light shower. Cages, costumes, and a variety of pets filled the scene. A prize list and winner photos will appear in The Daily News on Thursday.
Five persons were thrown from their beds and windows within a block were shattered in a blast at the old Cosgrove mansion in Braddock near Pittsburgh. Police attributed the explosion to a black hand gang. Tenants could not explain the cause.
Automobiles driven by N. R. Gale of 1436 Shriver Road NE and L. A. Malory of 1191 11th Street NE were damaged when they collided at the Market at N and 6th intersection, according to police.
Col. John Temple Graves, veteran editor, publicist and orator, is gravely ill at his Washington home today and physicians have given up hope for his recovery. His condition is described as very low this morning.
Sheriff C. W. Kirk escorted Robert Vickers to the Reformatory on Wednesday to begin an indeterminate sentence for forgery.
The Molly Stark Club will meet Thursday evening at 8 at the Parish House of St Pauls Episcopal Church in Cleveland. An entrance on 6th street leads to the Parish House. There will be a business session followed by a program and games. Members urge inviting new applicants to see the club in action.
Mary Louise Browning, adopted daughter of millionaire E. W. Browning, gains a fortune that lets her spend hundreds daily. Her goal is not luxury but to send luxuries to her Astoria, New York, parents, after answering a newspaper advertisement from her “Daddy Browning.” The story portrays a modern Cinderella choosing family support over personal riches.
In Cleveland on August 5 Thomas Morley aged 55 was burned likely fatally as a three story rooming house on Walnut Street burned out. Three others suffered lesser injuries and over twenty residents escaped via life nets after a roof leap. Firefighters noted gas explosions and suspect an overheated stove left on overnight.
Rain and hail shredded growing corn and toppled fruit trees south of Galion as the Ohio community counted the damage from yesterday’s spectacular storm. The hail carved a swath over a mile wide, wrecking vegetation and injuring fields and orchards.
Threats of reprisals in state departments failed to move the State Tax Commission from displacing more Democratic employees under the Lipp bill. Judge A. D. Davis of Eaton and G. W. Toolll of Columbus head the inheritance tax division, with Judge John R. Cusidy in charge.
Investigation will be held in juvenile court Wednesday afternoon into the death of Mrs. John Surkey who died from injuries after an auto crash west of North Canton. Clarence Allison, 17, drove the large car. she was thrown out and died a week later. No affidavit filed against Allison. youth had appeared before Judge Deal on April 17 for speeding and was forbidden to drive without parental consent. He drove a car owned by Charles Pacquelet without Pacquelet's knowledge.
A heavy fog causes a head on trolley collision in the Calumet district injuring a score of passengers with cuts bruises and abrasions two motormen seriously hurt one losing both legs and the other suffering a fractured skull in a single track area.
The Canton Daily News profiles Ross H. Harford Republican candidate for Canton mayor. Born in Canton and educated locally, Harford details a long public service record including eight years as clerk of criminal court and eight years as clerk of Stark County courts. He argues the mayoral salary supports full-time commitment, vows economy and progress, and stresses friction-free administration and experienced knowledge of city government.
Federal authorities raid the apartment of Willie Gilhooley and his wife, Little Gilhooley, uncovering opium cocaine and morphine valued at $250,000. The five room unit was outfitted as a narcotic resort with dream bunks and related equipment. Willie Gilhooley was not present but expected to be in custody shortly.
Irvin Gamble's quick temper is cited as grounds for custody by Robert JH Bland in a habeas corpus action over Howard Herman and Helen Gamble. The children, orphaned after their father killed his wife and himself in Los Angeles, were brought to Canton by the paternal grandfather. Mother's parents seek custody as witnesses describe Gamble's irritability. proceedings expected to stretch through Wednesday afternoon.
Edward J Schlabach druggist files suit in common pleas against The Schlabach Realty Co and Justice A R Correll to stop forcible entry action and extend his ground floor store lease. He argues lack of jurisdiction in justice court and seeks injunction. Amerman Mills and W B Quinn attorney for plaintiff.
John Davis, address listed as the Y M C A, pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was sentenced to 60 days in the workhouse. Police said he had two revolvers and stole one, and was arrested after officials learned he planned to travel to Canton by bus with the stolen firearm.
A military aircraft crashed into a captive balloon during maneuvers at Tokoreawa aero drome. Two aviators aboard the plane were killed, and two others were missing after the collision and descent as the balloon was freed and drifted away.
Safety Director's office responds to councilman Howard Mitzel's accusation that a policeman was relaying information to bootleggers. Roberts demands tangible proof, warning that without it the charge publicizes petty politics. Public safety official says only those with search warrants know raid plans.
The 37th Division radio night will be held in the Canton Post American Legion club house starting at 8:30. Colonel Ralph Cole directs a Cincinnati broadcast featuring Ohio organization news and the division reunion plans for September in Cincinnati. All former 87th division men in Canton are invited, members or not.
Cleveland authorities arrested Paul Seufzer a druggist and two dry agents William Kelley and Ray E Gremp on conspiracy warrants. United States District Attorney A F E Bernsteen said the men were forerunners of a major booze drive involving higher ups. They allegedly plotted to sell large quantities of synthetic gin with others still at large.
The French Minister of Education rejects claims of immorality among French girls during the war, calling the accusation unfair and untrue. The issue surfaces with the film THE LITTLE FRENCH GIRL at the Valentine Theater starring Alice Joyce, Mary Hian, and Nell Hamilton. The Daily News lists guest names in Canton and notes a Royal Crest coffee prize from Winzeler Bros Arcade Market alongside ticket details.
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