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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
1
A severe snowstorm cripples Canton leading to power outages and halted transit. Streetcars and telco services fail, leaving many residents walking to work. Lines break, poles topple, and crews struggle to restore service as city roads become slick and hazardous.
In Washington Jan 9 Democratic leaders faced a choice to back Wilson and make the treaty a campaign issue or follow Bryan toward quick ratification on best terms. Wilson urged submitting the treaty for public determination as the party pledged support at the Jackson Day gathering.
Eland residents face heavy snowfall as city plows labor to clear streets. Car lines run with difficulty and trains run late as traffic and transit slow under the winter storm. The postal service reports delays to incoming mail amid ongoing efforts to restore normal service.
Snow and ice caused delays on the region’s rail lines this morning. Train crews struggled with slow speeds as schedules slipped, leaving commuters awaiting updates on arrivals into Columbus.
Columbus, Jan. 9. Senator Miller proposes higher pay for state employees funded by increased fees on ecigarettes. Retailer fee could rise from 15 to 30 dollars and wholesaler charges from 30 to 100, totaling about 254,870 dollars annually. Officials doubt the plan.
Lieutenant James Coy shot Buttigau who fired at him after pulling revolvers in Nick Hampu’s pool room. Buttigau was wounded in the left chest and taken to Alliance City Hospital in critical condition as officers recovered firearms and detained the suspect.
Three persons were injured in a crash between a yard engine and a Pennsylvania railroad train in Cleveland. Engineer John Knauss, 60, was trapped under the toppled engine and is in a hospital unconscious with a probable skull fracture. A fireman and a brakeman were also hurt.
Ad lists Molly Stark butter 68¢ per lb Strictly fresh country eggs China Bay laundry soap Lenox bars Galvanie 2% Salmon sugar 15¢ per lb. Special meat prices. Brown & McKinley stamps offered. Bell 2672 State 1940.
A local piano dealer offers used pianos on sale with price points 110 125 165 and 225 to 250 dollars. Terms available with cash or installments. Located at 416 Market av N. adv.
Victory Lodge No 110 will hold a regular business meeting at 7 29 Saturday evening January 10 at Keyserhall. All members are requested to attend. Business of importance. Ady.
Clemenceau Jaque presents a lecture at the First Christian church this Saturday evening January 10. Tickets are available at the News Exchange. Advance seating advised.
Classified ad seeks second hand furniture for sale. Call Vernon at 215 Third St SE or state phone 1961 M. Advertisement.
World War veterans are invited to attend a local American Legion gathering. The notice calls all ex service men to participate, emphasizing inclusion and veteran support within the community post.
Dispatches report a combined death toll near 4000 as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions devastate twelve towns in Vera Cruz. Lava flows up to 660 feet wide engulf villages including San Miguel and Calcahualeco, destroying churches, palaces, and municipal buildings while contaminating water supplies and sparking fears of yellow fever.
Adcratters organize for a major Canton convention on March 26 and 27 with executive committees named and efforts to attract prominent speakers. The meeting centered on cooperation as a booster for the affiliated advertising club.
More than 660 Canton women attended the Thursday opening of an eight week home nursing course under the city health board. Classes met in eight local schools with diplomas awarded after completing all eight Thursday lectures.
A Cleveland jury found James “Big Jim” Morton guilty of stealing 65,000 dollars from a West Cleveland bank last July after nearly ten hours of deliberation. Morton was escorted from the courtroom as Detroit detectives prepared to take him to face related charges.
Advertisment lists prime beef cuts and pork and lamb offerings with price points. Includes pot roasts chuck roasts shoulders legs and sausage. Also notes spring chickens ducks and geese and a U S food administration license number.
Real bargain on a nearly new player piano offered by the Klein and Heffelman Co at 416 Market Ave N. Act quickly to see and compare this instrument.
A bank advertisement from Canton Morris Plan Bank invites readers to join as depositors with a striking offer. The line about yielding “6 bereen” suggests a promoted rate or bonus, though wording is garbled. The notice positions the bank as a local savings institution seeking new customers.
Exservice men may receive free scholarships in accountancy salesmanship mechanical drawing plan reading estimating metallurgy business English arithmetic and automobile repair. Apply to A C Bawhill Educational Director Canton Y M C A.
Evening dances every Tuesday to Saturday at Fagles Hall feature Mack's Popular Players eight piece orchestra providing special music. Ady notes the city venue hosts lively dance nights on weeknights and weekends.
J Eberman moves from Central Savings Bank Building to 91 percent of the 20 Renkert Building. New phone numbers Bell 49 and State 82. Bee him for your needs in structural steel.
For your convenience we have changed our telephone tambera Call 184, either phone. Superior Dry Cleaning Co. adv.
Ad for a seafood market at 126 4th St NE selling dressed rabbits and buckere fish offerings. Includes price cue and year 1998. Public notice tone with minimal readable details.
Attorney General Palmer said he will meet Monday with representatives of the five big packers to arrange final terms for the dissolution of the unrelated business. The decree will be entered in court, with the city to be determined.
Amelita Gaillt-Curet, famed Chicago Grand Opera House performer, was granted a final decree of divorce from Luigi Curet. She settled $46,000 for all property held together in Italy, saying she paid him and called it quits, then planned to proceed to the federal building to become an American citizen.
A new class in Accountancy and Business Administration begins January 26 at M. A. Schools. Reserve a place now. Ady. The Canton Morris Plan Bank offers 6 percent per year payable semiannually with interest earnings.
One thousand American soldiers, the last of the A. E. B. F. forces in Siberia, arrive in San Francisco aboard the transport Logan. Their places are taken by regular forces. Ten Russian brides were among those on the ship.
President Wilson today walked about the White House grounds for the first time since his illness. Despite bad weather he bundled up and ventured outside without assistance.
Cincinnati report says next spring shoes will average five cents higher per pair due to increased production costs. J J Kaltenbrun, former president of the National Shoe Travelers Association, stated the convention closed today.
A special communication of Canton lodge will be held Saturday afternoon January 3 at one o clock. Master Mason degree will be conferred. Supper at six o clock. EB Norris secretary R K R Tinkler worshipful master Ady
Paris reports the Anglo Franco Italian talks begin with Fiume and Turkey on the agenda. French press repeats France’s opposition to Britain’s plan to remove Turks from Constantinople. Célineau’s LiLomme Libre suggests Britain might accept Turks remaining with Dardanelles and Hosphorus neutralization.
The Interior department announced that F. J. Honey and Earl Bowles were killed near Tampico. Officials said the Americans died due to venturing into a country overrun by bandits and rebels. Troops have orders to pursue and punish the murderers.
Rest of stock for retail and wholesale offered for sale under general store fixtures and complete setup. For details call State 1178 L or 901 Cherry BE.
Fresh Dressed Hotbit Ste each Buckeye Fish and Sea Food Market at 126 Fourth NE advertises rates and contact details including 5¢9-X and Bell 3998 Ady.
Good used player piano 190 standard in very good condition. Hench relis delivery and one year tuning included free. Cash or terms. The Klein & Hefferman 416 Market-age N-Ady. Ladies new imported gloves for Easter plain backs and black stitched backs an exceptional collection price 7 50, 3, 3 a pair. You will save at least 1 a pair by buying your gloves now Arthur's Leather Shop. Adv.
A community meeting is announced for Friday at Tiger Hall corner Market and indeB. A boxing, music and speaking committee will set agendas and discuss local plans.
Washington Council will initiate the closing of candidates for Akron Council on Saturday evening January 10 at 7 p.m. A special program is planned and all members are urged to attend with M. Haines as councilor and L H Hang as secretary-administrator.
Washington January 9 The General Hines of the railroad administration replies to shopmen demands for higher wages to match rising living costs. Stats show shop wages up 4 percent while the cost of living has risen about 4 percent.
Specials for Saturn and Mar Baldwin apples two dollars ten cents per bushel. Florida sweet oranges two and a half cents per dozen. Nice large grapefruit 25 cents each. Navy soup beans three pounds. Hake tie per thousand. Michigan potatoes two cents a peck two dollars and fifty cents per bushel. Also a fine line of fruit and vegetables. Most anything in this line. 1210 Tuse W Bel 619. Weat End Fruit and Vegetable Market.
Friday evening event featuring music by Mack's popular players. Special sale offers Sage Prices from 3.76 to 21 dollars and up. Large selection of leather items promised with Ady and traveling specials.
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