18 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
Aug 18 report from Botncton notes officials preparing to establish sale controls or price probing related to government food. Meanwhile a grand jury probe continues into price practices affecting supplies and distribution, with mention of involved individuals and agencies.
A new state automobile speed law took effect today setting a maximum speed of 18 miles per hour in closely built up sections. The penalty for the first offense is a $25 fine, with fines escalating to $25 to $100 for subsequent offenses.
A special meeting of the council was called to discuss measures on food and prices. The plan includes canned goods from Staples, distribution by teams and trucks to fire stations, with negligible freight charges to cover costs. The grand jury probes alleged food profiteering, with witnesses from local bakeries and Massillon and Alliance. Prosecution plans start hearings Tuesday, focusing on bread and pastry production margins, while indictments may follow.
August 18 report states fourteen men from a local church quartet were jailed by Sheriff Mateh after a disturbance at a Macedonia farm festival. The incident involved crowd disruption and accusations toward several elders, including George Mo and Joseph Gurik, with further details unclear due to illegible OCR.
Drizzle and crowding as millions walk to work after the Interborough strike began at 4 AM Sunday. Brotherhood leaders ignored an injunction, shutting down affected lines and halting service across the city.
An unsigned letter received via mail threatened the life of a deceased mill owner’s widow and promoted dynamiting of the Petter transmission, citing expected comply with a demand tied to a Bankers 22nd Annual Outing. The note mentions Mrs Mayo and the two children, with investigation ongoing in Ashland New York.
Aug 18 and Aug 20 events referenced in a disjointed text fragment about a banking matter and a board of education outing. The readable portions mention Donahey, a late board, and banks presenting a bill for an annual outing scheduled around mid August.
Ad states percent offers and a call to get a copy. Mentions Baskc and Hevter Pictures with a featured Hoth Hage. Provides promotional tone for financial plan and accompanying cinema tie in.
Washington August 18 With party lines eroded hearings began on Kenyon and Kendrick regulation bills. William B Colver of the Federal Trade Commission opened support for the Kenyon measure, the broader proposal. Over 500 people had requested consideration.
Rabwand Prince of Wales arrives in Halifax on July 30 1860 greeted by Mayor and naval officers. The scene includes international warships Talia French vessels and shore salutes as the royal heir meets officials and troops. The event marks a ceremonial dawn of imperial ties with Canada and Britain.
General Pershing plans to depart Europe by September 1 and return to the United States. About 4,000 American soldiers remain in Europe as plans for the peace treaty proceed. The article notes Pershing’s expected address to troops and hints at his hoped visit to his hometown and Cheyer.
Pittsburgh observers report receivers appointed at the Pittsburgh Railways Company plan measures to end the strike. Proposals include seeking a court order to compel motors and conductors to honor wartime wage board rulings and another to bypass the union by hiring nonunion workers. Thirteen injuries occurred in the past day, with two serious.
Dispatches from Budapest report a new Hungarian cabinet with Premier Friedrich and Foreign Minister Levacny. Interior Minister and other positions are listed as part of the reshuffle. An archduke delivery is slated for Wednesday August 20.
Postmaster W. J. Caldwell led a crowded sale of army foodstuffs at a New York post office. Thousands queued as orders, written by wives, were redeemed at the grocery desk. Goods will be shipped to Chicago and distributed locally. officials expect large volume and use of parcel post.
Nigle Datesch charged with preliminary hearing before Police Judge Howman. Hearing set for Friday morning. He is at liberty on bail. Fred Nevile and Frank Reed allege Datesch bought intoxicating liquor at Twentieth Street and Hammond Avenue. A witness remains to be summoned for the hearing. Datesch will be the first person arraigned under the city ordinance against illegal liquor sales.
Acting police chief Patterson charged with permitting gambling at a coffee home on Friday night. Eight amblers nabbed. five fined and arraigned in a new court Saturday. Hearing set for Tuesday. JW Allen found guilty of keeping the place and fined. others fined 5 and given a detour notice.
Officer Girt testified that Bteve DeCoft was charged with keeping a gambling house and pleaded not guilty. DeCoft was arraigned Monday before Judge Bowman with hearing set to determine if he operated the place in Garteidray AW. An alleged participant was arrested. another escaped as the officer accepted eight dollars from DeCoft on December 12 at a local shop.
In Cleveland on Aug 18 wage increases averaging 54 percent are planned for stokers firemen and enginemen with new automatic stokers coal pass shakers and door openers to be installed. The Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen will present demands to Walker D Hines director of railroads as soon as the draft measures are rewritten. The strikes would cost railroads the United States and Canada millions of dollars in travel.
A newly formed Massillon enterprise, led by Hannes Bde, seeks to erect a springs factory with special parts and related facilities. The venture, named Mamaifton 5, aims to attract a gate in Musaiton and establish manufacturing operations, with an acting secretary coordinating the incorporation papers and formal plan.
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