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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
1
Valera attends opening session and promises a policy of recognizing Ireland as a republic before any dealings with foreign powers. He frames the issue as peace or war for Ireland, urging unwavering national independence.
In Dublin the Sinn Fein parliament hearing De Valera declare absolute independence. He vows to fight for a republic and to treat England as a foreign country. His speech meets a hushed reception as delegates weigh acceptance of Britain’s peace terms.
A suspect connected to a Cottage at Meyers Lake killing was identified by several gamblers who were in a card game with Hahn. Authorities expect to move the suspect to Edward Markling to aid identification while most players refused to cooperate, fearing retaliation from associates.
Maurer, father of 13, vanished leaving dependents. Wife Aliee seeks alimony and a temporary order bars him from bank access. Attorneys Spon and Weber represent parties in related divorce and assault actions. Mc Armstrong & Kinnison file petition. Merriman sues Edna for divorce. Clark & Clark listed as his attorneys.
A fire aboard the battleship Saxon carrying Jan Smuts back to the South was controlled. The blaze was confined to 04 bunkers. Wireless reports from the ship confirm the incident occurred near NDON on August 16.
State Insurance Supervisor Gearhart issues order permitting insurance companies to write workers compensation coverage for players in maritime loan business and Ohio river passenger boats. The ruling broadens who may offer compensation insurance in these sectors.
Fragmentary text indicates a weather note for Ohio with references to showers, Wednesday, tonight, and temperature. No clear entities or actions are readable beyond general forecast terms.
London Aug 16 The British government says it will act quickly if peace talks fail in Ireland. Two options are outlined crown colony rule under home rule law if Sinn Fein avoids violence, or martial law with civil governments abrogated if conflict resumes. MacReady would gain free rein over forces and equipment.
De Valera assailed the British government as unprincipled and likened negotiations to confronting a pistol at the head. He asserted the Irish republic’s government is the Sinn Fein ministry and Dail Fireann, rallying a pro independence crowd.
International Reform Bureau plans a campaign to stop the Wilson Downey fight set by Tex Rickard Labor Day. Dr Wilbur Crafts leads the effort arguing both fighters aim to knock out the other. Also notes baseball game at city field and local store ads and train specials.
Washington August 16 Ten years imprisonment and a 149000 dollar fine are proposed for anyone offering for sale or buying at less than face value any government bond or obligation. The bill by Representative Herrick Oklahoma aims to bring securities to par and preserve national credit.
Democratic members oppose reporting the bill as it supposedly fails to aid the poor while the Republican majority insists it reduces the tax burden by about 790 million dollars. Major changes include a 12 percent tax on life insurance earnings, 12 percent on corporations from January 1 1922, cereal beverage tax cut to six cents per gallon, and a 15 percent capital asset tax above 40 000 dollars. The treasury capital gain rule shifts to 1922.
An affidavit accuses George Poppas, a soft drink dealer, of selling intoxicants under the Crabbe act. He is held in connection with the Paul E. Kitzig murder and charged with contributing to two girls’ delinquency. A jury trial was demanded. hearing set for Friday.
Judge Day Tuesday granted Lawrence Alonzo a divorce from May Alonzo on the ground of neglect. Both natives of Spain. Alonzo testified his wife ran away and went to Pittsburgh.
Washington August 16 Republicans publish the tax revision bill with wide changes. Excess taxes repealed January 1 1921 and many levies repealed or reduced effective 1921 1922. Corporation tax raised to 15 percent and broad exemptions and new rates apply to individuals and various goods and services.
The Canton public schools industrial department saved $7,151 for the board of education and city taxpayers by producing desks book cases stands chairs and other items. The report to Superintendent Wilson C Hawkins shows $3,139.56 in cost difference and $4,011.45 in total savings with about 5 000 plans not in the report. Savings by site included Mckinley high $2,919.84 Liberty and Martin $169.46 Clarendon and Dueber $252.90 Central high $341.55 and North high and Worley $192.55.
Columbus August 16 Every nook of Ohio will be an unpleasant place for bootleggers and liquor law violators if plans by the Anti-Saloon League district superintendent and workers are put into effect Preliminary plans for organization of the Dry Enforcement League were laid by Superintendent James A White and his staff Ways to fight wet propaganda circulated to break down enforcement were mapped State Commissioner Parker speaking before the body declared his department was obtaining better results against violators.
Akron Aug 16 900 men will be laid off by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co this week according to president Wilmer The plant now produces 25000 tires daily and the reduction is described as a small dent in output
Henry P. Davison banker shows a very comfortable condition after undergoing surgery for multiple brain growths. The note from Aug 16 confirms his recovery is progressing well. Lens McKee Optical advertises complete stock. Canton No. 80 holds a corn roast Wednesday evening. Naomi Auxiliary No. 9 meets at I O F Temple at 7. Walter H. Double advertises children's eye exams before school.
Patrolman Robert Yant faces dismissal after evidence links him to a frame up against Pearl Gorrell and Clara Schwartner in the Rudner liquor trial. Chief Gauchat, Solicitor Fisher, and Assistant Solicitor Kinnison oversaw the investigation and Yant’s resignation is planned to bar civil service appeal.
Dr Samuel Coopersmith appointed city chemist recently, was found dead in bed Tuesday noon at 1025 Prospector SW in the home of N Lipschitz. Coroner says overdose of medicine caused death after several hours. he had been ill for two days. Born in Russia he came to Canton from New York.
Adv shows a fireworks display at Meyers Lake park Thursday evening with a theater performance later in the town. The notice appears in a local classifieds column with brief details and timing.
The clippings show ads from Frederick Boyle Optical and Arthur's Leather Shop, plus eateries like Bob Hall's Restaurant and Mamburg Steak House. Offers include purses priced from 1.95 to 6.75 and turtle soup, with delivery and mailing details for catalogs and orders.
County commissioners will review six proposed designs for a new tuberculosis hospital next Tuesday. The design must be simple and sturdy and accommodate at least 60 patients with future cottage expansion. Construction could start within a month on the Gans site east of Mast Sparta if approved by the state board. five other sites are on option.
Chicago dispatch reports I W W leader William Haywood, jailed abroad, tied to a $600000 inheritance from a Winnemucca, Nevada, first wife. District Attorney Clyne says he must serve a twenty year espionage term if he returns and faces bigamy charges.
J. L. Mulhole land of Cleveland alleged state agent for a nationwide baseball pool submitted to formal arrest in federal court in Dayton on a charge of misusing the mails. He posted bond and the case will likely be called Thursday. McKee lens stock adv. second-st NE and 229 Clevelanday NW.
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