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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1925

Page

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Prosecutor Calls for Dismissal of Col William Mitchell

Maj Allen Guillion, general staff prosecutor, urged a court martial verdict ordering the dismissal of Col William Mitchell for caustic attacks on the air services administration. He argued Mitchell endangered army discipline and discredited the service, warning that failure to dismiss would weaken non commissioned officers.

Washington Col William Mitchell Army War and Navy Departments Allen Guillion General Staff Guillion Army Air Service

Detectives Recover Loot After Garage Tire Heist

Detectives say they recovered most of the stolen tires and tubes from two tire stores in Uhrichsville and Dennison after an East Sparta garage robbery Sunday night. They identified two suspects who bound and gagged watchman Chalmers Quillen and expect arrests imminently.

East Sparta P. W. Biffle Secret Service Canton Bank and Trust Co Badits Chalmers Quillen Farage Shaeffer Tire Uhrichsville Hammond Tire Dennison Secret Service Agency Case Quillen

Hospital Board Hears Tuberculosis Hospital Plans

The tuberculosis hospital building commission met Thursday with architect A L Thayer to discuss plans for a summer erection on the Louisville Alliance Road. A general contract was approved Monday and final terms were to be set at the Thursday session.

Tuberculosis Hospital Building Commission A. L. Thayer Louisville Alliance Rd Thayer Hursday

Akron Probe Sleuth Jailed

Edward Williams age 86 a Burns detective is jailed on intoxication and assault charges brought by taxi driver Donald White. Williams has been associated with O Alten Meyers a aide to William Burns and is a key witness in a Granada jury probe into vice conditions in Adena.

Arron Bae Edward Doc" Williams Burns Donald B. White Willams Mah Alten O. Meyers Willam J Burns Adena Granada

Whitmer fined for disturbing the peace in kitchen scene

Herbert Whitmer of 1620 Perry Ave SE was fined $25 and costs in criminal court. Police said officers found broken dishes scattered on the kitchen floor and the stove partially overturned when they responded to a disturbance at his home Wednesday night.

Herbert Whitmer Perry Ay SE

Motorman Dies After Electric Car Collision

Spencer Hazen of Alliance, motorman on the west bound Stark Electric Co. car, died at Aultman hospital after a collision at Pontius crossing three miles east of Canton. Hazen had his left leg amputated in an effort to save his life. East bound car under E Hall and conductor C F Jones was supposed to stop and switch. Witnesses say the east bound car failed to slow for the switch and may have had brakes fail. Company officials conduct a formal investigation.

Spencer Hazen Alliance Stark Electric Co Pontius Crossing Canton Aultman Hospital Hazen E. Hall C. F. Jones Witasses Hall

Marvel Man Follows Clues In Talky The Lyceum Scene

In a Lyceum theatre scene a young woman, Laura, and her companion discuss drinks and a nearby couple from Cleveland while a later segment shows a 650 year old man and another woman speaking about a man from Indiana who may hold valuable stones. A suspenseful exchange ends as the man offers gum.

Lyceum Laura Cleveland Tusc Levy Indiana

Koch Fails To Form Cabinet In Germany

Berlin December 17 Germany will be without a new government until early January as Dr Koch Democratic leader and former interior minister fails to reestablish a grand coalition cabinet His plan was rejected by the Democrats and the Reichstag will adjourn for Christmas and likely remain out until after the new year Democratic press blames the Socialists for lack of responsibility.

Berlin Germany Dr. Koch Democrats Reichtag Democratic

Firemen Overcome as Cosner Candy Co Destruction Hits Denver

Firemen battled a rapid blaze in Denver at Cosner Candy Co destroying most of the candy stock and causing an estimated 25 thousand dollars in losses. Several firefighters were overcome by smoke during the early morning fire, endangering 25 lives.

Denver Colo Cosner Candy Co

Restaurant Booze Joint Fined After Crabbe Act Conviction

George Kaskoe of 1278 8th St NE was fined 300 dollars plus costs in criminal court after a Crabbe act violation conviction. Police raiders found illicit liquor and empty bottles in the unlicensed restaurant noted to have only three hot dogs, battered coffee cups, and a coffee urn as equipment. He said business began about three weeks ago.

George Kaskoe 8Th St NE Crabbe Kaskoe

Aid Urged for Berry Family Axe Attack Victims

In Columbus on December 17 the public is asked to help the Berry family. Emma Berry and four children face dire poverty after an axe attack killed father Joseph Berry, and Mrs Berry is severely injured. Their three year old son James suffered burns from a boiling water accident in the same incident.

Columbus Berry Emma

Smalley says he paid fine and was arrested

In Canton the boxing scene heats up as Smalley, a promoter, testifies he paid a fine after arrest. He denies ties to Jumbo Crowley and details a pre election meeting intended to spur shows. The wider piece covers debt pact debates in Washington and a two thirds vote question.

Smalley al Walther Walther Lengel Canton News Smoke Smalley Jumbo Crowley Crowley Boxing Commission Canton Doty Combine

Man Bound Over in Mann Act Case From Akron

Joe Demith of Akron was bound over to the grand jury on a Mann act charge with a $10,000 bond. A warrant from a Robertsville filling station proprietor alleged Demith lured his wife from home and guided her across Ohio and Pennsylvania. The woman testified she was kept in apparent captivity, while Demith admitted prior imprisonment for burglary in Pennsylvania.

Joe Demith Akron J. A. Bowman Criminal Court Demith Robertsville Ohio Pennsylvania Bowman Demithi

Boys Injuries Prove Fatal in Cincinnati Shinny Accident

Cincinnati reports a coroner's jury investigating the death of seven year old Elmer Hoseus who died at Jewish Hospital after a shinny game mishap. The boy was struck on the forehead when a club slipped from another boy during play.

Cincinnati Elmer Hoseus Elmer

Autoist Held After Reckless Passing Incident

H. R. Elton of East Rochester was arrested Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff C. M. Dieterick on reckless driving charges. Elton attempted to pass a car and forced Dieterick and the other driver off the road during the incident on the Alliance Minerva road.

H. R. Elton East Rochester C. M. Dieterick Alliance Minervard Elton Dieterick

Death of Thomas Turner Stark County’s famed lawyer

Thomas F. Turner aged 62, a renowned Stark County lawyer and celebrated trial advocate, died at his home on Market Avenue Northwest after a paralysis stroke. He had served Stark County Bar for over 30 years and was a distinguished member of the Ohio Bar Association. His health had kept him inactive for four years since delivering a McKinley memorial address at Niles.

Thomas F. Turner Ohio Stark Co Starkeco Ohio Bar Association Thomas Turner Canton McKinley Memorial Niles

Ohio Solons Answer Four referendum questions

Columbus Dec 17 Four questions were presented to Ohio lawmakers today as they vote on a possible reconvening in a special session to provide financial relief to counties. The queries ask about a one day session confinement to county relief bills a self binding pledge and January attendance.

Columbus Ohio

Drowns in Three Inches of Water at Linndale Plant

James A. Drake, a 50 year old stationary engineer, drowned today in three inches of boiling water at a 10 foot ditch beside the Linndale plant of the Big Four railroad in Cleveland. The accident occurred when his automobile left the road and toppled into the ditch.

Cleveland Mpec James A. Drake Linndale Big Four Railroad

Martin Denies Charge In Worthless Check Case

Charles R. Martin was arrested Wednesday evening on a warrant charging he issued a worthless check. He pleaded not guilty Thursday in criminal court and the case was continued.

Charles R. Martin

Shaw testifies in own defense in damvie suit case

William Lloyd Shaw, plaintiff in a $25,000 suit against E. E. Webb, took the stand at Canton detailing denials of improper relations with Mrs Merle Webb. He described months with the Webb family at the Clayton home and said Webb accused him of no impropriety while he stayed there. He testified he left after Webb planned to close the house and store furniture.

Merle Webb William Lloyd Shaw E. E. Webb Fairmount Children’s Home R. L. Webb W. D. Gilmore Warren Saunders Shaw George Thorn Dewey Clayton Ethel Clayton Canton Pennsylvania Railroad Co Sta St NE Clayton

Jury Deliberations Continue in Kirby Mail Fraud Case

In Cleveland, the jury hearing Josiah Kirby founder of the Cleveland Discount Co. for using the mails to defraud failed to agree by 10:15 p.m. and was locked up. Deliberations resumed at 9 a.m. today.

Cleveland Josiah Kirby The Cleveland Discount Co

Harold Burris Charged with Assault and Battery Arraigned

Harold Burris was arraigned in criminal court on assault and battery charges after being arrested on a Wednesday warrant. He entered a not guilty plea and the case was continued to a later date.

Harold Burris Hie Burris

Say He Stole 'Sox' Charged with Petit Larceny

Lee Urban of 1216 Tuscarawas Street West was arraigned in criminal court on a petit larceny charge for stealing a saxophone phone. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued after his Wednesday arrest on a warrant.

Lee Urban Tuscarawas St W

Man Pleads Not Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

R. E. Armstrong of 1103 McKinley Avenue NW was arrested Wednesday on a reckless driving warrant. He pleaded not guilty in criminal court Thursday and the case was continued.

R. E. Armstrong McKinley Av

Anna M Mackenzie Sues Husband for Alimony

Anna Mackenzie of 1303 Cleveland Ave NW sues William Mackenzie for alimony. She claims he plotted to abandon her, transferred assets to their children, and sought divorce to avoid support. A temporary injunction restrains disposal of his property and a receiver for his holdings.

Anna McKenzie Cleveland William Mckenzie Catlin Canton

Senate begins struggle over world court fight

Washington dispatch reports the Senate taking up resolution to join or reject the world court after years of delay. Democrats broadly favor adhesion while Republicans are cautious. Prominent opposition senators Borah Reed and Johnse lead a witty, persistent minority likely to prolong debate into March.

Washington League of Nations Senate Chamber United States Borah F Fdabe Reed Missouri Johnse California

Soot Fire Ignites Chimney Sparks at 411 Ith St NW

Firefighters were called Wednesday night to 411 Ith St NW where neighbors reported flames from a chimney. Crews determined the blaze was just a soot burning in the chimney and no damage occurred.

Lth St NW

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