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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1925
Page
2
Washington story notes Andrews proposes a merit based enforcement unit plan to overhaul federal enforcement. Senators disapprove, predicting continued influence by entrenched political forces. A sweeping reorganization would divide the country into zones led by large, nonpartisan administrations, reshaping appointments and authority.
A gathering of engineers at the Coahoet club on a Monday evening featured a banquet in the tag room and a dancing party at Mayers Lake Park. Officers listed include Isaac Norris as vice president, Earl Baringer as secretary, and J A Markley as treasurer, with a panel photo noting Cam Lindberg Hart Barringer Jim Paul A Rice among attendees. Over 200 members reportedly attended the event in Canton and Coshocton areas.
Stockholders of Avondale Inc named a new board: Steiner, Dueber, Myers, Hoover, and Renker. The board pledged rapid progress on community works including water mains, sanitation, and the start of extensive property development as they pursue rebuilding efforts after reported turmoil and trust concerns among locals.
Governor Donaney called for increasing use of coal mined in Ohio to boost employment and support the state coal industry. The proclamation sought to create jobs for miners and reduce misery among Ohio residents reliant on coal.
Paneer Tony Mattees told Judge Ewart at Hough Court that a charm he carried at the time of the Wheeling Virginia shooting incident involving Mary Murray and John Fox was found on his person. He was held for Wheeling authorities.
Evelyn Hoban an 19 year old woman sparked a large public furore after 18 hours of absence from home. Authorities searched for her, noting she fled to avoid the nurse's care and sought private solace away from the public eye.
Eleven men were fined in police court Tuesday morning for intoxication. Four were assessed 426 fines plus cows five novons were fine 810 and conn. The report is garbled but indicates multiple penalties and a chaotic fines tally.
Lester Ronheimer age 28 son of Mr and Mrs Edward Forheimer of Waynesburg road died at home after a complication of diseases. Survived by three brothers Jer Vinton Elmer and Vinie Ram elmer and two sisters Mrs Hot Talley and Stew Marie Woolworth Canton. Funeral services Thursday morning at the home with Rev C D Baschoffe and burial in Panton Cemetery.
The United States Daughters of Scotland hold their biennial convention in Canton at the Northern Hotel. A native of Cornwall, Elizabeth, died in her home, with out-of-town delegates expected and morning sessions planned. Memorial activities include a service at Westlawn Cemetery and a gathering at Army and Navy hall.
Firemen were called to 381 11th Street SE where clothes were burning while drying in the bathroom near a gas heater. No serious damage or injuries reported. George Stern and a bystander assisted as the blaze was contained.
A note reports a fine of one and contes suspended amid city court records. The fragment mentions Judi Lowman and Jacobs facing charges for leaving a bundle in a public area. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a municipal case processing with suspended penalties.
Residents weigh a proposal to replace ward elections with a proportional representation plan for Cleveland City Council. The amendment would increase council members from 5 to 33, altering representation and the city’s governance structure amid uncertain voter turnout.
A contractor sues The Slegst Realty alleging a $39,106.48 claim for erection work on a building at the northwest corner of Cleveland in New York. The suit names the defendants and seeks relief in the court.
A metaphor contrasts a careful nut gathering squirrel with a rat. It notes safe storage of saved nuts in a safe deposit box and hints at high returns for dollars left for safety, implying financial advice and caution.
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