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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
1
New York reports state 32 dead and over 60 injured as the Mackinac steamship boiler exploded during an outing carrying 657 workers from Pawtucket. Passengers, mainly women and children, were drenched in scalding water and steam. Search efforts continue for missing bodies and drowned victims amid rough seas.
Washington reports that L. C. Andrews, prohibition chief, has virtually decided on a four district administrator general staff to direct the government's rum war. Appointments will be made within days with posts beginning September 1, replacing existing directors and chiefs. Names mentioned include Palmer Canfield and Samuel F. Rutter among others. promotions will favor proven records of enforcement.
Columbus Aug 19 Application to operate a motor bus route between Toledo and Detroit was filed with the state utilities commission. Former U.S. Senator Atlee Pomerene of Canton is said to represent clients whose names were not released.
Ackleson of 1246 Market reported to police that a tire was stolen from a vehicle parked in the backyard of his home in Autameah. The incident occurred Tuesday evening with the theft observed by the resident. No further details were provided.
Weather and conditions force the MacMillan expedition to halt its plan for aerial exploration of polar regions. After further Greenland and Baffin Island work, the Bowdoin and Peary teams will head home. A radio message cited unseasonable weather, snow, fog, and flying impossibilities as the reasons.
A large bee colony swarmed the Finley Electric Co window in downtown Cleveland on Wednesday noon. Workers brushed hundreds into a paper box hoping to move the swarm, while the rest remained on the plate glass. Local storekeepers explain the swarm may be a split from a domesticated hive as leaders seek a new location.
William A. Phelon, 58, longtime baseball writer for the Cincinnati Times-Star, died of Brights disease at Jewish Hospital. The associate editor of Baseball Magazine contributed to the Weekly Baseball Guide and to major papers including the Sporting News and New York World. Born in Chicago he earlier pursued acting and stage writing.
A county commissioners hearing on opening Jackson Lane from Canton Massillon road to South Canton Massillon road was held Wednesday. The action was postponed until September pending necessary railroad crossing construction over or under the Pennsylvania railroad.
Andy Poppas of 614 Schwalmar NE was fined $100 and costs for violating the Crabbe act after a prior arrest. His wife Anna Poppas was fined $25 and costs for interfering with an officer.
Miss Helen Craine has been named head of the Americanization work for Canton public schools. The trio also includes Herbert Benedict and C. E. Littell to lead the evening school, replacing the former director. The program expands with new departments and classes opening late September under Superintendent Hawkins.
Washington Aug 19 The possibility of congressional action on the Nickel Plate merger loomed large as Interstate Commerce Commission decisions in the Van Sweringen consolidation case were not expected before Congress opens. A new railroad bill proposing compulsory consolidation may be considered, with hearings on the Van Sweringen brothers plan to unite the Chesapeake and Ohio Erie Pere Marquette and Hocking Valley with Nickel Plate to issue large securities resuming Sept 8.
Victoria BC reports a hydroplane possibly from Seattle overturned off Discovery Island after a report from the steamer Everett. Cries for help were heard and a wireless message received at Gonzales. Two rescue launches are en route to reach the scene.
The Molly Stark club will host a Thursday evening party at the City Auditorium with DePew's 10-piece orchestra. A Cleveland couple will perform the Charleston and tango, Bentley Studios delivers the Finale Hop, and a boy and girl act may occur. An admission of 25 cents buys tickets at the box office. The show promotes the 1926 Charleston and new dances, inviting Canton residents to watch and participate.
Washington reports July operating costs at 245,692,753 dollars, up 37,697,000 from July 1924. Increases stem from 10 million for post office deficiency and 10 million for the national sinking fund, with higher costs in civil service retirement, treasury refunds, and several departments. Navy shows savings, War reduces costs.
Daniel F. Steck, Democrat, widened his margin over Senator Smith W. Brookhart in the Iowa senatorial recount. In 58 counties, Steck led by 12,763 votes, totaling 235,710 to Brookhart's 222,947. Among 5,338 challenged ballots, 4,068 were Brookhart and 1,268 Steck.
The Canton Merchants Association announces a semi annual Dollar Day sale this Thursday. Merchants clear fall and winter stock offering deep savings across departments. Downtown shops join in as hundreds from Canton and nearby towns expected to shop the statewide bargains.
A severe earthquake was detected by the University of Chicago seismograph starting at 6:18 AM with shocks registered from 6:18 to 7:45 AM. The quake was measured at an epicentral distance of 4,525 miles from Chicago with maximum intensity at 6:42 AM.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon declines to prosecute William K Reeme a prohibition advocate who was arrested for threatening his life in a telegram to Charles Madison Kansas City district attorney. Reeme claimed he was ordered by God to kill Mellon amid enforcement disputes over prohibition.
Ed Harsh a 60 year old retired farmer from Carrollton was killed when struck by a machine driven by Berni Paull of Carrollton duringTuesday night rain. Harsh stepped from the curb with an umbrella into the car’s path, suffering a fractured skull. Paull said he tried to avoid the collision and was not held.
Wily Hil, a Black man, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a tire rolled from his vehicle during a brawl with men cutting weeds at Market and 23rd. Police found a quantity of liquor in his ear. He pleaded not guilty in criminal court to violating the Crabbe act. the case was continued.
Canton Daily News invites entries for the tallest sunflower in Stark County with entrants from Mrs. M. G. Slick to Miss Marion Bowen. Photos, measurements, and notes on blooms or other giant garden feats will be documented by a Sunflower Editor, with a photographer sent to verify proof.
Washington dispatch outlines American terms on war debts for Belgium France and Italy with Belgium to receive a 100.9 million loan at about five percent, Italy likely to demand settlement before a similar loan, and France facing limited cancellation of principal while interest may be suspended for years. The piece notes congressional timing and partisan pressures linked to Wilson and postwar funding policies.
Clinton Scarlett 26 a Minerva resident and New York Central brakeman was killed instantly when he fell from a southbound train into an oncoming engine in the Minerva yard. His body was found by yardmaster F F Holmes. coroner T C McQuate was notified for investigation. He is survived by his wife, a son Frederick, and his parents Mr and Mrs F E Scarlett of Dillendale Ohio. The incident occurred about 9 30 Wednesday morning while trains moved through the yard.
The body of a 64 year old man from Columbus Ohio was recovered from the Allegheny River near New Kensington Pennsylvania. Identified as George B Baird by his son in law J Alker of Arnold Pennsylvania the coroner will decide if death was murder or self inflicted. The body was found floating yesterday.
Three speeders were arrested Tuesday on rural roads by motorcycle deputy sheriffs. The suspects named are James Harris of Akron at 44 mph on Canton Akron Road, William K Solomon of Cleveland at 48 mph on Canton Akron Road, and Ramon Tsla of 1918 Harfield Ay SW Shepler Church Road.
Eugene Starner aged 57 of Nevada Wyandoteco ended his life by shotgun, discharging it into his breast while his room was in view. He died instantly. Protracted illness listed as the reason.
The Chinese government in Shanghai on August 19 officially denied reports that Chang Tso Lin, the Manchurian war lord, had died. The statement refutes circulating claims and asserts he remains alive and governing his territory.
The Arizona Romeo featuring Buck Jones runs as a lively comedy at Mogart with a thrill from start to finish. A bridge dynamiting scene and a near lynching create tense moments as the crowd reacts. Free tickets are offered to readers who locate their names in the Daily News “Where You Can Find It In Canton” section.
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