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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
2
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Massillon police report Peter Thiel 32 died after a drunken spree at the Smalley home on North West Street. Coroner T C McQuate attributes death to acute alcoholism. Several men, including Carl Smalley, were jailed and fined for intoxication and possessing intoxicants. Thiel served in World War II era Co I 127th. He will be buried at St Marys Catholic church.
Emil Smalley and another defendant pleaded not guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Bond set at 2000 dollars for Smalley and 1000 dollars for the other, with trials scheduled this week including Friday at 2 p.m. for the latter and today for Smalley.
A series of crashes near Canton involved Mercy Hospital victims. Delores Beacon, 9, suffered severe head injuries after a car struck her outside St. John church. Robert Beacon, 9, died from injuries when struck while crossing a highway near his home. Mrs. Shorthill, 78, died from skull and limb injuries after being struck on Lynch Avenue. Police pursued the driver in Markland’s crash while detailing minor collisions and property damage across the weekend.
A sermon contrasts the diligent squirrel storing safe nuts for winter with rats, criticizing interest on saved money. It alludes to safe deposit boxes and high returns, using a moral framing about prudent saving versus investments.
Mayor Ball welcomed the Engineers Veterans Association to Canton for a three day reunion at Lakeside Shrine Club. Members toured Canton May 9 and 10. President Nednarz presided. Harringer and Limberg reported. Officers to be elected and 1928 meeting place chosen. Banquet planned in Shrine dining room followed by baseball and horseshoes.
Six speeders were fined in Judge Agler's court Monday. Two bonds were forfeited and several cases continued. M. M. Moore paid 15 dollars plus costs, Harold Bracy 25 with 10 day driving suspension, Jack Dillon 25, Paul Eckley 15, RH. N. Phillips 20, Harold Burns 15. Paul Rodabaugh and Sylvester Mobely forfeited 35 dollar bonds.
Peter Graber 83 and wife 74 died within days of each other, ending 38 years in the Canton area. Survived by two daughters, a son, with service details set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Mennonite church, interment at Rowland cemetery.
Mrs Mickey McMann Turner aged 23 died Sunday at home from paralysis in Canton after living there about a year. Private funeral services were held Monday at 10 AM at Geo E Seesholtz Funeral Home conducted by Rev J I Herron. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery.
Lester Bonheimer aged 24 died Monday at his parents home Edward and Lydia Bonheimer on Waynesburg Road from complications of diseases. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ralph D. Whitticar Funeral Directors. Arrangements are incomplete.
Mrs Mary Evans age 85 died at her residence 516 10th street SE on Monday from complications. She is survived by her son Owen and two nephews, all of Canton. The body will be sent to Belmont for burial.
Funeral services for Walter C. Shaffer formerly of Alliance will be held Tuesday at 2 PM in the home of his mother 1814 Oxford NW. Rev Gabriel Dokus will officiate with interment in Alliance.
Funeral services for Annis E King will be held at the home on Park ay SW Monday evening at 8 with Rev Harold Mohn of Dueberry ME Church officiating. The body will be transported to Columbianta for burial Tuesday morning at 10.
Firemen were called Sunday to 1310 Tuscara Street when a can of paper on fire sparked a scare for passersby. No injuries were reported and the blaze was quickly extinguished by the responders.
A reflective piece notes summer picnics remain popular despite bugs and mess. It surveys food, paper dishes, and social groups from churches to clubs, arguing the open air appeal endures for children and adults alike.
Dewey Smith and Gene Merina appeared in police court Monday as police alleged violations of the Crabbe act. Both entered not guilty pleas and their cases were continued. Police say both men had sugar whiskey in their possession.
Frank Huppe was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge Ayler after officers found corn sugar whiskey in his possession. He gave no address on the record. The case cited violations of the Crabbe act.
Ohio state banks in eight large cities reported at June 30 an aggregate resource total of 1.495 billion dollars and deposits of 1.303 billion. Canton, with seven banks, held resources 49.68 million dollars and deposits 44.53 million, while Cleveland dominated with 400.44 million in resources and 790.89 million in deposits. Dayton and Youngstown showed declines, and Columbus, Toledo, and Akron posted varied gains across their banks.
The Canton Massillon crossings are being upgraded by the state highway department with the N. O. T. in charge. J. R. Young oversees maintenance for the county and the traction company pays all costs. Work begins with cold patch macadam mix and will start actual crossing work later in the week. The franchise requires maintenance every 500 feet.
Thirteen persons charged with drunkenness Monday were fined and costs of 25 dollars each.
Columbus reports action on selecting a site for the proposed new state office building may be taken at a session today by the special legislative committee advising the state office building commission. The commission is not expected to meet today due to the absence of Gov Donahey and Atty Gen Crabbe.
Washington resumes its normal dress and routine after a weekend white parade. The treasury guarded by Marines remains a standard precaution and klan presence is described as largely over, with various religious and civic groups making brief shows on the capital’s main thoroughfare.
Oakland, Aug 10 Insurance officials say the widow will likely receive none of the 165000 policy on inventor Charles Henry Schwartz. They note 140000 was voided by death by own action clauses and a 25000 policy lapsed. Schwartz, who used an alias for two years, died in an Oakland hotel after police trapped him while the “too perfect crime” hoax unraveled.
The twenty seventh annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention opened in Toledo with several thousand delegates from across the country, while the state Eagles convention met concurrently with more than a thousand delegates. Both conferences run through Saturday.
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An OCR fragment recalls a campus parade with white uniforms and brown belts, noting the absence of colored folk in the crowd and mentioning marching bands and rhythm sections. The text is fragmented and obscured, with references to Wade and West Point.
Coroners reports locate the scene of deadly crashes on state roads in Stark County. White crosses will be posted by week’s end to mark these locations, with residents reporting several sites of concern to state highway officials.
Atlee Fasig reports theft of his automobile from the garage at his home on North Market extension. Police are investigating the incident after the vehicle disappeared from the residence.
Sunday afternoon a wagon loaded with hay caught fire in the rear of 1224 Sandal Place NE. John Miller owned the wagon and managed to extinguish the flames before any major damage occurred.
Anna Benson was fined 100 dollars and costs Monday for interfering with an officer.
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