26 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1924
Page
1
Mrs O J Hammell of Atlantic City president of the Atlantic County League of Women Voters urges a fine of 100 on every person who does not exercise his franchise right as the boulevard plan takes effect on 13 main streets in Atlantic City.
A Canton Daily News report summarizes uneasy prospects in the 1924 race as both major parties fear a tight result. Democratic leaders caution that no candidate would win a clear electoral majority, possibly sending the election to the House for decision. The piece notes waning talk of a landslide and rising concern among managers.
John W. Davis arrived in Columbus from New York for a two speech stop here on the honesty in government issue. He indicated a tough stance against Republican corruption tied to former Attorney General Harry Daugherty and planned to address conditions in Ohio with local leaders at the Deshler hotel.
Aug 26 report from New Philadelphia details the death of Nichlas G Morrell 26 an Ohio Power Co engineer after his car plunged over a canal bridge near town. Two passengers Oliver Steadman and Otis N Jones escaped with minor injuries. Morrell was pinned beneath the vehicle and died shortly after. Morrell based in Pottsville Pa had worked six months for the Power Co and was a University of Pennsylvania graduate. body sent to Pottsville home.
Wilson & Co. packing firm thrown into temporary receivership in New Jersey after pressure by a small stockholder and bankers. Officials and lawyers meet to draft plans to avoid receivership while 15 creditor banks, about 25 million dollars, prepare to oppose a permanent receiver at a September 2 hearing in Trenton.
Naomi Marino White files for divorce after two weeks of marriage alleging her husband claimed to be Pedro Marino from Mexico City but is actually American Jack M. White who deserted from the army.
Council approves a boulevard stop rule for 13 principal streets including 12th and 6th avenues, Market, and Cleveland avenues. The emergency ordinance becomes law upon Mayor Ball's approval, with a $100 fine plus costs for violations.
A hidden daytime celestial event drew amateur astronomers as a rare star appeared near Mars and a crescent moon. The unknown star, unpublicized like Mars, shone brilliantly despite bright sun, seen at the sunlit horizon. Observers note the sight occurs about once every two centuries.
A 14 year old boy calling himself Jefferson Yoho says he was abducted in Huntington West Virginia and brought to Cincinnati by three men in a car. He claims to be the son of a clergyman who heads a law enforcement league and says he escaped last night as police investigate the tale.
The La Follette for president club will hold a meeting in Moose Hall on Tuscarawas Street West at 8:00 Thursday evening. The event aims to boost club membership and will feature addresses by several speakers.
A 65 year old Danville Illinois woman named Jane Darby is reported dying in a hospital from a fractured skull after being struck by an auto driven by Charles Gadker last night near a trolley stop in Dayton. Gadker was not arrested at this time.
Russell Hampton, 12, drowned in Wolf Creek at dusk after a long swim. His brother William stood on the bank unable to assist. Authorities cited exhaustion as a contributing factor.
Kiwanians and the Junior Service League toured the camp for tubercular inclined children. They lunched with the youngsters at club luncheon price, profits aiding the camp. The children presented a health playlet showing outcomes of proper and improper diet.
Justice of Peace A B Correll returns from a motor trip to Oden Indiana for the pioneers homecoming. A child accompanied parents and settled in the neighborhood as Ohioans from Tuscarawas Stark and Holmes counties join residents at the annual pioneers picnic.
J. R. Beaver, agent for an out of town newspaper, was fined $10 and costs in criminal court Tuesday for violating a sidewalk ordinance. The fine was suspended. The charge cited Beaver or his news boys littering streets at 15th and Cleveland in NW.
A Pocahontas Transportation Co. bus traveling from Welch to Keystone left the road at Kimball and plunged 20 feet, injuring 25 with two in serious condition. Driver John Yowell warned passengers as the bus overturned and landed on a railroad track. Clarence Cuttle suffered a fractured skull and Hetty Shepherd a temple wound. most riders were attending a teachers' institute in Welch.
Secretary Hoover announced a third national radio conference in Washington to revise broadcasting methods. The meeting opens September 30 to address rapid radio growth and the spread of broadcasting stations. The event aims to modernize the current system promptly.
James Rockwell Sheffield, a New York lawyer, is likely to be named American ambassador to Mexico. Announcement from the foreign office indicates the embassy asked Mexico and officials replied that he would be acceptable.
A large blaze in Welch West Virginia damaged about 200000 dollars wiping out the Welch hotel and six business buildings in the business district. The origin is undetermined and firefighters contained the flames after a lengthy effort.
A Youngstown group faced drunkenness charges after a Tuesday morning case with Andie Neller who admitted intoxication after initially denying it. E. B. Murphy and four companions were found guilty of intoxication following a late Monday night crash on Louisville Alliance road. Murphy received 20 days in the workhouse and a $50 fine plus costs. Chmilewska Kimberly and O Hara were each fined $5 and costs, with Neller fined $10 and costs.
John W. Fisher aged 95, longtime Chamber of Commerce member and fifty year Mason, dies in Cincinnati. He supplied hay and grain used by cavalrymen in Sherman's march from Atlanta to the sea.
Herman Macken, 43, died at Chester Park in Winton place when a roller coaster car slipped while he was pushing it up an incline, the car ran over him in a peculiar amusement park accident.
Cupid braved cold temperatures at an ice cream plant to wed Floyd Hagedorn son of County Commissioner Hagedorn and Hazel Archer from Ripley West Virginia. The ceremony occurred in Cumberland Maryland where the groom works at the Wheeling plant.
Thomas Koli of Navarre pleaded not guilty to assault and battery on a young Navarre girl and intoxication. He was released on $500 bond by Justice of Peace C. E. Heminger after an affidavit by Lester Kirby, also of Navarre.
A violent hurricane battered Virginia to New Jersey driving ships into harbors and crippling coastal traffic. The government dredge Solo sar reported eighty sailors aboard stranded off Atlantic City as heavy seas pounded the vessel. Coast guard and navy officials awaited reports as the storm's reach extended up the Atlantic coast.
In Topeka Kansas on August 26 the Ku Klux Klan resurfaced as a potential pressure factor as Democratic and Republican nominees met to draft platforms and choose state chairs. Observers expect both parties to push for denouncing the Klan by name, though some call the move a pretext for concessions.
Four camp cars on the Baltimore and Ohio line were destroyed by fire near Washington early today when about twenty railroaders caused a disturbance during a "white mule orgy" and tipped a lamp, starting the blaze. Loss is estimated at 15000 dollars.
Firemen answered two calls within hours Tuesday at 1402 Harrison Ave SW and 320 Cherry Ave SE. A four year old boy started a dog box blaze in a garage at Harrison. A fire between partitions in a small store and coffee house near Cherry SE took about 20 minutes to locate. Damages not estimated.
Franklin county Klan 29 has filed suit to recover robes and masks found among baggage of three confessed hold-up men jailed here. The prosecutor says the items are needed to convict the trio and refuses to release them.
In Marysville Ohio area on August 26 the drought has left many country wells dry. Residents are compelled to haul drinking water from Machanicsburg and some haul water for livestock as well.
Report from Camp Knox base hospital says no further deaths expected among 19 injured after an army truck overturned while en route to camp from the rifle range. A blinding light from another car caused the driver to swerve, the vehicle struck a washout, rolled three times, and plunged into a 16 foot embankment. Dead: Oscar H. Marshall, William Petry, Harvey J. Walton. Private J. C. Hawkins of the 11th Infantry led the truck and was not speeding.
At Camp Custer Michigan Brig Gen George Van Horn Moseley led troops to arrest a crowd after a cross burning ceremony. Thirty five men, some believed Klan members, were held in the guard house while efforts to separate Klan members from spectators continued.
One sailor died and another was seriously injured while attempting a rescue after an explosion aboard a United States submarine off Cavite near Manila. The incident occurred on August 26.
Bucyrus Ohio August 26 The city council will vote on submitting an additional two mill tax levy to the public in the November election. If approved the levy would raise about $33 000 to help meet city expenses and the council is nearly united in support due to strained finances.
At Memorial Hall in Columbus on August 26 the Democratic state convention adopted a resolution plank condemning the Ku Klux Klan. The plank declares opposition to any group using race or religion as a test for public office and praises the nation’s bill of rights and constitutional guarantees. Delegates applauded the stance.
Massillon officials led by Chief Hunsinger urge residents to stop burning rubbish in the business district to prevent fires. A recent downtown blaze started from burning paper near an office. quick firemen action saved the building. Motorists are urged to yield to fire engines to avoid fines or jail time.
James Jackson of 715 Wickstead SE was sentenced in criminal court Tuesday to days in the workhouse for neglect of his minor children. The sentence was suspended on condition he turn over his paycheck to his wife.
George Daughterman of 727 17th Street SE was fined $100 and costs after a criminal court Tuesday morning on a charge of possessing 150 gallons of wine, according to Crabbead Police.
Foremer were called at 8 50 this morning to extinguish a rubbish fire which ignited a roof of a building owned by Gus Sailer in the rear of South Erie street. All companies responded. Little damage was done by the flames.
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