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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
The Ohio Supreme Court in two opinions upholds county seizure and sale of 75 tons of meat stored beyond six months. Chief Justice Nichol and Judge R M Er discuss lack of precedent and the need to enforce cold storage laws amid food hoarding concerns.
Franklin K. Lane secretary of the interior calls for an immediate capital and labor conference to set governing principles for employer employee relations and practical methods to apply them. He warns of rising food prices and suggests relocating future industries to reduce urban living costs and transport pressure.
Washington August 28 The AFL executive council convened to decide on steel and rail issues with talks of a possible strike. Leaders expect union presidents to be consulted before broader policy actions, while Wilson’s wage stance and shopmen demands shape the looming decisions.
LONDON Aug 28 Louis Botha premier of the Union of South Africa and Boer general died at Capetown yesterday according to a Central News report. Born 1863 in Greytown Natal he led Boer and British forces and later commanded Union forces in Southwestern Africa where he secured the surrender of the German army.
Dr J P DeWitt links six Lakeside Country Club deaths to olives served at dinner after experiments with a rabbit show ingestion of olive fluid caused rapid collapse. Coroner McQuate and Dr John Spenzer await full analysis of viscera to confirm the toxin. Mrs Willis Sanford remains critically ill as officials pursue motive and source.
A convoy of thirty one army trucks and aeroplanes arrived in Canton on Thursday under Sgt. Jasper. The train, led from Hazelhurst August 13, aims to support aerial and radio stations on the coast, with officers and men continuing to Minerva and Columbus en route. Repairs and a seven machine shop truck are aboard, along with a 300 million watt searchlight to aid power for branches of the project.
Fragmentary note describes possible thunderstorms in the southern region with a shift in temperature and risk of unsettled weather overnight. No clear details on location or timing due to OCR damage.
The Russian Bolsheviks on the northern front failed eight attempts to cross the Tornea River along the eastern Finnish frontier, driven back by defenders. Violent fighting continues in the Esthian sector with repeated Reds assaults near Ostrov Pskov Velisa as villages flip hands, with rumors of a possible invasion of Finland.
Announcement for a Grand Army band concert by Attention Bikes and American Entertainers at the club lawn on August 28 1919 at 8 pm with chairs for members and friends. East Ohio Business College graduates hold good positions and offer preparation.
Day classes start Tuesday September 2 with night sessions beginning September 8 at Canton Actual Business College.
It outlines an annuity payable every six months with the interest earned at The Canton Morris Plan Bank.
Free copy offer for The Road to Better Picture advertised by Roth and Hug's Ad shop. Cars, cameras, or equipment not involved. Limited to newspaper readers who visit the store.
Pittsburgh Pa August 28 Trolley traffic in the district may resume before nightfall after a fourteen day strike by motormen and conductors. At a late meeting today the strikers vote on returning to work immediately while continuing their fight for higher wages.
Louis DePillo a foreign exchange dealer appears set for arraignment before Justice C E Heminger next week on two embezzlement charges. He was due to be tried Thursday for embezzlement of 500 dollars and was held on a 300 dollar bail before Justice A B Correll on another embezzlement charge.
The Canton Actual Business College touts its most practical education with a call to register now for a course starting Tuesday. Ady.
The Canton Morris Plan Bank advertises a five percent return urging readers to become depositors in a concise period ad.
A notice announces a performance by the Grand Army band and American Entertainers on the club lawn Thursday August twenty eighth at eight o clock. Chairs provided for members and friends.
A group of American entertainers perform Thursday August 28 1919 at 8 p m in a featured evening program. The event promises musical numbers and stage acts for local audiences.
A terse note instructs to contact Woiter Dry Cleaners by phone, referencing the number 161-X.-Adv for inquiries or services.
A raid at 931 Carnahan av NE early Thursday led to 34 Greek arrests in a gambling raid. Officers Weidman Wogley Porter McCartney and Ritchey tackled two pickets then found the game in progress. Accused include Jim Nastis Gust Alpis John Moldovan and Charles George. All refused bond and were jailed awaiting Friday hearing.
An American financial mission arrived in Warsaw to establish branches of American banks across Poland in a bid to counter German financial dominance. The Polish publicity bureau confirmed the initiative as a major effort to expand U S banking presence in the country.
A special communication of Canton lodge will be held Thursday evening August 28 at 6 39 o clock. MM degree will be conferred. CE Aker WWM and C E Norris secretary.
Andrew Carnegie's will filed for probate selects his wife as heir to real estate art and household goods. It leaves 200000 to the University of Pittsburgh and notes gifts to charity totaling 350000000. Annuities of 10000 to Taft and Lloyd George and 5000 to Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Cleveland are specified. The document includes handwritten sections and excludes some provisions for their daughter Margaret.
President Wilson will take his campaign for the treaty and League of Nations to the people starting next Wednesday. He leaves Washington and delivers his first speeches in Columbus and Minneapolis before reaching the Pacific coast by mid-September. Senate opponents plan counter speeches to accompany the nationwide debate.
American Poles clashed with German troops at Boassnitz in Silesia last Saturday. Germans crossed the frontier and fought General Haller's second division of U S Poles. Four Germans killed, eight wounded. One American wounded. Sniping aerial bombing and machine gun fire reported along the Silesian Polish border.
Chicago reports say farmers pressing into the stockyards to push down prices. they cite government earnestness in curbing high costs. Today 15 000 cattle and 194 609 hogs were on hand as hog prices fell by about a dollar per hundred pounds and cattle trading slowed to near stalled.
Ad copy lists fish varieties including halibut, herring, pike, pickerel, salmon and more. Provides location 120 Fourth St NE near Alhambra theater. Mentions day and night schools opening September 2 and September 8 at East Ohio Business College.
Twenty striking garbage drivers and helpers returned to work after quitting Wednesday. They said they acted hastily and will present a 25 percent monthly wage increase demand to council. They now earn $100 a month. collection is reported to be in better shape.
Washington August 28 The house planned to pass without opposition a resolution granting permanent rank of general in the U S Army to General John J Pershing The rules committee coordinated with senate leaders for a joint special session after Pershing's return and further honors for the commander in chief on Friday and Saturday.
Special sale notice at Keyser's Grocery 1208 Tusest W featuring Bart lett Flemish Beauty and Bickle Pears priced at 3.75 and 4.00 per bit while supplies last. Don’t miss the big festival at First Reformed church Friday evening August 23.
Independent socialists in Berlin threaten to withdraw from the national assembly at Weimar and the Berlin municipal council after Minister Noske upsets plans for an independent and communist led executive committee for the workers council. A mass meeting denounced the government yesterday.
London Aug 28 Montenegro is in revolt and fighting rages across a wide area. The Virbasar Antivari railroad has been cut by Montenegrins while Serbs send large reinforcements to suppress the uprising, according to the war office.
Fish at special prices tomorrow at the eye Fish Market located at 120 Fourth Street N and under the Alhambra theater. Ady.
Canton hosts a style show week during the Stark County fair with merchants planning two events each, one in downtown stores and another in fair display booths. The Retail Merchants Association determined the date in a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Police search for a man who used a short change game at the Crescent restaurant in Tuscany on Wednesday night. He asked for 20 one dollar bills in exchange for a $20, received 7 cents in singles, and fled. A description was provided by the cashier.
An advertisement promotes home delivery by your grocer with a call to phone Tuscora Phone him now for service. The line conveys a sales pitch urging readers to order groceries via delivery.
Fragmentary item lists Genuine Du Pont leather traveling goods with prices 3.75 4.50 and 5.90. Text is garbled and names or dates are not recoverable.
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