22 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1921
Page
1
The analysis by the Fire Underwriters Association outlines serious city fire threats and calls for a larger force, more mains and hydrants, fire boxes every 500 feet, and retirement at 62. It notes inadequate water supply, overloaded systems, weak telephones, and the need for fireproofing at Elgin Pumping Station and other facilities.
Judge J A Bowman bound over Harry Lehman and Shultz to common pleas court for a preliminary hearing after witness John Regan testified they robbed him of a ring a watch and $18 then dumped him into a creek near Sherburne late Saturday. Regan identified them at Vetanelo's in Cherry Street SE. Police arrested Gardner and Officer Wogley found Regan's jewelry Sunday morning.
Fragmentary report notes warmer temperatures tonight and Tuesday with likely west area warming. Also mentions Fisher Auto at Corner Walnut and 229 Cleveland Avenue and incomplete stock details.
Macon Ga August 22 three people are known dead and ten missing after a blast and fire at the Brown House hotel. Eight seriously injured. a drug-store explosion sparked the blaze destroying stairs and elevators with hundreds fleeing in night clothes.
EM Hardenstein announced that all city playgrounds will close on Aug 26 marking the end of the 1921 season. Activities include a YMCA swimming meet, indoor girls baseball at Cook Park, a community picnic, and a 1 30 pm boys from three playgrounds versus Stark playground with pennant award.
Officials report a Toledo case reveals no legal parole for federal prisoners sentenced under one year. Attorney George H. Clark notes all prior paroles were unauthorized for short-term sentences, while longer terms may still qualify after serving part of the period. The article also covers a separate accident involving two Warfel children in critical and serious condition at Mercy hospital.
In Youngstown on August 22 an auto driven by John Stankovich turned over in a ditch at Stop 19 on the Sharon line. Two unidentified men were seriously hurt and a girl suffered lacerations and bruises. Stankovich is under arrest on suspicion and driving while intoxicated.
Lilian Finley a 10 year old orphan from Newell West Virginia is dying in the city hospital after her dress caught fire from a sighted match while lighting a gas jet. She was severely burned head to foot in East Liverpool on August 22.
East Liverpool reports Frank Curry charged with breaking into Dr J W Chetwynd’s office. He was taken to Lisbon to await the Columbiana grand jury after an unsuccessful hanging attempt in his jail cell. A fellow prisoner alerted police who cut him down using a leather belt.
George Soak was arrested by officers from Mayor Harry Coss's court in Yorkville and charged with violating prohibition enforcement laws. He paid a $20 fine.
In Washington on August 22, lawmakers split over an Anti-Saloon League proposal to allow search and seizure of private property outside the home without warrants. Senate leaders and House conferees warn the plan would violate constitutional rights and threaten final passage of the anti beer bill. Critics call it camouflage for excessive police power and pledge a long fight to block it. A Stanley amendment alternative remains at stake as debates stall the measure. Regina Sask opens a $180,000 Masonic temple project next year.
Washington notes outline GOP leaders aims before the vacation recess starting Wednesday. Key items include an anti-beer bill, enabling export aid by the war finance corporation, Copper-Tindher bill to curb grain futures gambling, three month dye embargo extension, a 90 percent duty on surplus war supplies for allies, and deficiency appropriations for disarmament talks and the Shipping Board. Administration debt refunding bills likely delayed after recess.
Washington reports that women will be given equal consideration for United States prohibition officer jobs. Commissioner Haynes says no discrimination and cites cases suited to women’s intuition and tact. State directors decide appointments with support from women nationwide.
County commissioners reported the lowest bids since 1916 for three paving projects. The Massillon to Wayne County line extension attracted ten bidders led by Elmer Vogt Paving Co and Holmes Construction Co, with estimated savings around 35000 dollars. Contracts will be let soon and work could finish this season with favorable weather.
Washington report quotes economist W. Jett Lauck predicting prices will not return to prewar levels. He says the normalcy point is 1919-1920 conditions, with rising prices inevitable as production costs and profits push costs to consumers.
A global disarmament demonstration is planned for armistice day when the international conference opens in Washington. The National Women's Trade Union League invites women in the United States and Europe to join in signaling a universal call for disarmament.
Sinn Fein leadership meets in Dublin as DeValera and Collins confer over a dispatch seen as key to peace deliberations. The Dail Eireann session delays until noon with DeValera, Collins, and other Sinn Fein figures present, amid reports a letter may hasten peace talks.
London papers hail unity behind British Irish policy and hint at a peace plan deadline. Sinn Fein faces an executive session in Dublin as Belfast reports a bomb attack and Sir James Craig arrives to oversee cabinet talks on partition and peace negotiations.
Cleveland August 22 A woman identified as Mrs Anna Lukas is killed and a man after a quarrel at a rooming house on St Clair Ave NE may die. A roomer named John Remzte is also wounded and likely to perish. A three year old child was involved. Authorities describe a domestic dispute ending in gunfire.
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