Sugar Seizure Sought to Put 165000 Pounds on Market
Government moves to seize 165000 pounds of sugar for sale on the market. Authorities seek to transfer ownership and release the commodity to public sale under the seizure order.
15 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
1
Government moves to seize 165000 pounds of sugar for sale on the market. Authorities seek to transfer ownership and release the commodity to public sale under the seizure order.
Henry Miller a longtime Canton resident who witnessed the city’s growth from 8000 to a larger urban center has died. He helped in local business ventures and was a St Peter’s church member and K of C member. Survived by wife Henrietta Walser two sons Conrad and John Miller and other relatives. Funeral from St Peter's church Friday at ten. Burial at St Peter's cemetery.
J A Kress representing local grocers stated Friday that Canton has a plentiful sugar stock and no shortage or price boost. He reassured housewives they may buy in 50 pound lots at a penny per pound, and asked shoppers to disregard rumors of higher prices.
Reported by Detective Ti case, burglars entered Aaron Scholnik’s rear store through a side door Thursday night or Friday morning. They forced two barred doors, opened the storeroom, and seized furs and goods valued around $3000 before fleeing. Police traced tire imprints and circulated descriptions, with notices printed for broader distribution. Authorities in Ohio cities surveyed sites to help track the thieves.
Chicago Tribune attorneys say they will accept the six cent damages verdict for Henry Ford in the $1,000,000 libel suit after 10 hours of jury deliberation. The decision is seen as a vindication and no motions for a new trial were filed, signaling acceptance of the outcome.
Washington debates whether to continue diplomacy with Mexico over the killing of an American on the Rio Grande. The incident stirs tension and raises questions about Carranza's government and possible new hostilities. American military leaders discuss a potential Mexican campaign with thousands of troops along the border.
Stephen Walker 25 a driver for the Alow Company sustained minor injuries when his truck skidded and escaped, pulling him from his route home to East Liverpool City Hospital. He was en route from Pittsburgh and treated at the hospital. Washington notes Aug 11 President Wilson sent nominations to the Senate naming Martin R. Met afan and Wallace B. Murray for embassy posts in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
Charles Ball, candidate for president of the council, said he would appeal the county board of election results. The dispute centers on ballot counts in the Fifth Ward precinct and a misprint that affected Bart Hater’s name, potentially altering the outcome and prompting a court challenge.
Fragmentary text shows an editorial note with names and phrases like omen sues por and ally editor, suggesting a disputed piece or confrontation. No clear event, dates, or locations are readable to establish specifics.
The Reds beat the New York Giants 4 to 3 in a noisy Polo Grounds opener attended by about 32 000. Cincinnati's Groh, Daubert, and Frisch contributed. New York's Burns and Maranville produced late baserunning and scoring.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to a White House gathering and a treaty discussion. Mentions of a conference, committee suggestions, and a plan to provide a stenographic record appear amid garbled lines about letters and schedules. A sports score fragment and unrelated names are present but unclear.
New hotel and restaurant law becomes effective Friday with Fire Chief statements on compliance and enforcement. Officials announce a publicity drive sending 2000 letters to notify establishments of new standards and imminent age-related inspections.
Mayor Poceman Pritay announces Patterson will head the police amid a wider reorganization. Safety Director Hamaker has overseen department affairs since Nice Riblet’s suspension. Riblet took a weeklong pleasure trip before departure.
Columbus report: thirty two affidavits charging twenty five Ohio residents with Smith cold storage act violations were issued. Attorney General Price and state dairy and food bureau inspectors signed the affidavits for service to city police, targeting arrests across the state for overdue pork sales and related infractions.
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