19 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1927
Page
1
The article recalls General Coxey strolling Massillon, touting non interest bearing bonds as his cure for financial woes, while sharing a peculiar cold remedy tale. It recounts Coxey’s racing-stable past near Lexington, a Saratoga visit, and a telegram guiding a horse’s influenza treatment with indigo.
Canton figure General Coxey shows enduring interest in non interest paying bonds to cure the country’s finances. At 76, he remains vocal, even walking to discussions, and recently returned from Florida where he sent postcards to the northern needy. An office gag involved using a rowdy laugh and a row of straw to enliven the day.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Kellogg’s arbitration pledge calmed war fears over the land law dispute. The Robinson resolution backed by the senate signals a peace path, with Calles open to bar of experts and judicial opinion, while Mexico City and Managua reflect cautious optimism amid regional tension and clerical census concerns.
Mexico City reports a Washington accord to submit the Mexico United States dispute to arbitration. The expectation of near term arbitration eases fears of American intervention over oil land seizures. Local circles cite Coolidge's policy shift as key to the improved relation prospects between Mexico and the United States.
Empress Charlotte widow of Maximilian and briefly emperor of Mexico died at her Brussels area chateau at dawn from pneumonia. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth visited after her passing. Her will bequeathed about 32 million versatile mainly in Austria to six heirs including King Albert of Belgium and Princess Josephine. The obituary recalls her dramatic life and rumored romance with Maximilian and notes the controversial end of a volatile figure.
Canton traffic debate grows as three transportation firms seek a city franchise to run all bus service. NOP ready to present operating costs and proposed fares. independents, including Canton Public Service Co., plan coordinated routes. A junior bidder with strong capital aims to add six buses and expand routes, while current operators foresee a need for about 90 new buses and a $1,009,000 capital outlay to meet full service. License fee discussions and fare structures loom as committees prepare near-term recommendations.
Hollywood dispatch reports Charlie Chaplin’s lifelong aim to be the world’s leading comedian has collapsed as his wife’s divorce case unfolds. A high rank woman in film work reveals Chaplin’s deepest dream was shared with few, and that his bright future as an artist and actor appears ruined depending on the suit’s outcome.
Charlie Chaplin, in a nervous breakdown tied to his wife’s divorce suit, is expected to leave his bed by weekend at attorney Nathan Burkan’s apartment. Dr Gustl Tieck said removal of receivership over Chaplin’s property and opposing $4,000 monthly alimony to Liza Grey Chaplin will follow as he travels to Los Angeles.
The 11th annual convention of the National Sand and travel association in Cincinnati wraps after two business sessions. Newly elected officers for the year include Hugh Haddon Jr of Millville New Jersey as president HH Halliday of Cairo as vice president Earl Zimmerman of Cincinnati as treasurer WW Ahern of Washington as secretary and Stanton Walker of Washington as director of the engineering and research division.
A blaze at the C. & Morrie Ornamental Iron Works in Columbus caused $15,000 in losses today. Origin of the fire remains unknown. No casualties reported.
Federal agents raid Canton arresting Robert Splain and George Dewey in Kaft road SW. Fifteen gallons of rye, an acetylene tank and a burner seized along with other items. Norman Gronnte of 164 Gross AV NE jailed for nonpayment, later to be sent to a federal official. Investigators seek links among the detainees in the liquor case.
Sidney January 19 The grand jury failed to return a true bill against Canton private detective Robert Hiffle and he was released from assault and battery charges filed by Mrs Jacob Meyers of Sidney The case stemmed from a disagreement over a call to her son Burton Meyers when Hiffle arrived with Corinne Smith of Massillon to recover the two children weeks ago The charges were dismissed as a misunderstanding.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds state superintendent of insurance authority to supervise mutual insurers and seek economical management. The court overruled requests by Celina officials to wind up the National Mutual Insurance Co Celina Mutual and related entities.
Marion business note states the Excavator Co, a steam shovel firm established in the city within six months, will operate night shifts to handle existing bookings. Representatives return from a Chicago convention with 25 excavator orders.
Judge Charles Krichbaum will not preside over Ben Rudner’s trial on a conspiracy to murder charge set for February seven. Justice Marshall ruled the situation requires relief from Krichbaum but found no prejudice or lack of fairness. Judge Abram W. Agler will preside with possible reassignment.
A bill by Rep James J Anderson seeks to confine Stark County justices of the peace to their home townships, barring activity in Canton Massillon and A. Nance. It targets out of town “squires” who have swarmed Canton after the municipal court’s creation. The measure would close loopholes by requiring exclusive jurisdiction, with penalties for noncompliance and a separate provision fining leaving a child unattended.
Columbus Jan 19 Grounds for divorce in Ohio would be restricted to bigamy adultery desertion and divorce proceedings filed in another state if a bill introduced by Republican Ray C Carpenter Seneca County pending in the House becomes law The bill would also bar remarriage within two years after a decree and would eliminate cruelty impotency fraudulent contract gross neglect drunkenness and penal imprisonment as grounds for divorce
Painesville Ohio January 19 The Lake County grand jury is expected to return nine indictments today against persons accused of organizing a series of beach orgies at Willoughby Kirtland and nearby towns Public sentiment rose over testimony about young boys and girls taken to the affairs by older men A mass meeting is planned for tonight to act to end the revels at lake shore cabins conducted for several months
Coroner T C McQuate and police visited the North Industry sewer disposal plant after a worker found a man’s body on the disposal works screens. The body had passed through a sewer earlier Wednesday noon.
Investigators in Deshler Ohio probe the death of four people killed when a Baltimore and Ohio train struck their vehicle Tuesday. The victims are Herman Clausen, 40, his son Carl 14, and two sons‑in‑law Arthur Moehring and Dave Kinder, all residents of the area.
A playful Wake Up Florida item from Knoxville dated January 18 offers advertising for a four channel setup promising 50000 to the first swimmer who lands from Cube with more than a bathing suit. The note greets Jtn Moody, the new Texas governor, wishing him luck starting from the bottom to capture his own prisoners.
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