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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
1
Twenty four streets selected by council and the Board of Control will be improved under a new program to map costs annually. The report lists street choices from city sections and asks the engineer to estimate construction costs. This marks the twelfth annual street program, with streets chosen each year for systematic paving.
A distressed American girl attempting a Channel crossing collapsed at sea and was rescued by a tug, with officials noting rough seas and strong wind. The incident occurred near Dover amid a tense rescue operation as the swimmer and crew faced choppy water and fatigue.
Town courts fined a river motorist five dollars and costs after plead guilty to a reckless charge. Judge C F Heminger presided as the case involved another vehicle and presented the action as a puny punishment amid local traffic enforcement.
The Canton school board approved the 1835-36 budget and sent it to the committee for final approval. Resignations of Cora Hamilton and Anna McCutcheon were accepted. Elizabeth Frans Helen Saunders and Elizabeth Eitelgeorgs received appointments. Hamilton taught Canton public schools 40 years. McCutcheon 37. A request to create a separate eighth grade class at Alapie avenue was denied due to only nine pupils.
A man identified as Hubert Keatt of Marmont Virginia was charged in criminal court after a Tuesday incident involving driving. He was fined 26 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in the workhouse, with the sentence suspended on condition he does not drive an automobile for 60 days. Additional fines of 18 and costs were imposed on two others, Owens and J. R.
Fragmented OCR text mentions fear killings, an investigation, and authorities ordering a man to wash something atone for a crime. Names appear garbled with references to Muncie and Gerald Chapman. Unsure details. readable bits imply a crime report and police action.
Washington Aug 18 generals and captains map plans for a new dry machine. C Andrews outlines reorganization of the prohibition bureau and treasury enforcement. A nationwide conference signals a coming government drive to intensify enforcement and closer field-official cooperation.
In a grim report, officers realize the speed car is out of action. Sergeant Charley Snyder leads the pursuit, and in a drastic measure his body is positioned in the wreckage after the Ford is chartered. The article notes a severe injury or fatal outcome as Charley is placed in the improvised seating.
State promotion commissioner McDonald plans to testify in Canton next Tuesday 19 before the grand jury investigating charges against Mary Bure Seen Clyde Leslie and Charien Doer Schuck. The three Sagailon men are accused of burglary and larceny, and were linked to a raid on a house during which doors were forced open. McDonald is expected to appear on their behalf to testify they acted under federal authorization at the time of their arrest.
In common pleas court, stockbuyer sues The Gaston Consumers Toe Co for $1000 claiming funds were obtained by fraudulent representation. The plaintiff alleges the sale lacked state approval and cannot be offered for sale. Attorney Homer V. Briggle represents the stockbuyer.
A defendant near Pennay was sentenced after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. The sentence was suspended.
The Molly Stark club hosts a dance night featuring the Charleston and Tango taught by dancers from Cleveland. Three couples will perform the new dances with Deven Orchestra providing music. Admission is 35 cents to support club expenses and offer a festive summer event for the public.
Secretary Hoover urged a separation combine for purchasing woods from abroad to aid exporters. He argued legislation should require exporters to unite with foreign sourcing to counter foreign resistance and protect American industry. Hoover said combined action would strengthen importers and reduce prices of imported goods.
Police arrested Paul Orbs on a Monday afternoon for making home brew at 3H wen av. The raid seized 100 bottles and four gallons of brew. Orbs reportedly escaped days earlier by jumping from a window.
New York City scene features Edward W. Browning, ex of Mary Spas, as chorus girls flood his table in a flamboyant display. Browning, trying to dine quietly, is overwhelmed by fans and gossip during a chaotic day at a Broadway hotel.
A Sunday battle in a cornfield left detective Harry Sta lone dead. David Atkin is charged with first degree murder along with others. A .22-20 rubber revolver, found after a five hour search, was said to have fired six cartridges, five of which had been fired. Evidence places the weapon with Atkin. he reportedly threw it into a swamp and later helped search the field. Charges will be filed in county court.
A 18 year old, identified as Small, colored, and Agnew in investigations, is held after a house fire killed three children aged 4, 3, and 3 months old. The mother, Ars Fennia, was away at work. authorities say the children were asleep when the fire started and the suspect denies locking the bedroom door. Police suspect matches sparked the blaze. further probing pending. A separate criminal court note reports Crane fact being fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to a related charge.
Readers are urged to report the tallest sunflower in the county. Residents are urged to measure specimens and submit names, locations, and heights to The Canton Daily News Sunflower Editor by mail or phone. The piece notes wide public interest and hints at a future feature with photos.
Lee C Meyers 52 of 118 Kennet NW was found in his room Monday at 5 PM with a self inflicted bullet wound. He died in hospital after being found by his son in law Are Wallonan and had been ill and confined to bed. Survived by widow Ada I Myers of Sewickley Pa and four sisters. private funeral Thursday at 3 20 PM from the home with burial at West Lawn.
OHN FUNK, 81, was found dead after wandering from home Monday near Sugar Creek south of Tench City. Coroner and authorities reported prior threats to self harm, with body recovered in the afternoon.
Armed men robbed BuGerard's hospital in Newark New Jersey wounding staff and seizing valuables before fleeing. Police launched a search as the chief physician treated the injured amid chaotic scenes and unclear motives.
County officials switch to competitive bidding to buy supplies for all offices. Each department must file requisitions showing needs, then purchases are posted for section bids. The commissioners will approve all expenditures and require officers to use new forms. Changes take effect after September.
A caucus of Republican members in Columbus is expected to be held around August 8 aboard a Kile steamer during a pleasure trip as part of the Cleveland reunion program. If held, discussion will likely cover proposed corrections to the Epp otto gasoline tax act and the ending of the cen tra tion of a new state office building and related employment provisions.
A hearing is set for September 1 to require the police chief to explain the automobile wreck involving a tanker and the city’s service car. The investigation includes police members and a committer who will review intoxication and wreck factors early on a June morning.
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