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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1924
Page
1
Washington report confirms Nicolai Lenin dies at his country estate with his wife at his bedside. Lenine, long the strongman of the Soviet regime, had faced heart weakness and paralysis that weakened his rule for years.
Governor Donahey urges Ohioans to observe the week of January 27 as Child Labor Week, declaring children the nation’s future and calling for a constitutional amendment after federal court challenges to child labor laws. He notes Congress has failed to sustain federal acts and promotes a nationwide effort.
William Neil announces the newly formed Neil Brothers company will erect a 29000 building to house a battery station at Harrison Ave and Tuscarawas W. The firm, incorporated for 40000, plans to start construction next week and aim for completion by April 1. Excavation was done previously. William and David Neil previously worked with the Neil Barry Co.
Henry Getty Ilton authorized by the foreign office to present a draft treaty to the United States government. The action aims to curb rum trade between Britain and America and was announced in London today.
Promoter David Bok proposes to finance a nationwide referendum to decide between the League of Nations plan and his alternative for world peace. He urges the so called irreconcilables to push a substitute while pressing lawmakers to consider the next move in the peace award debate. William McAdoo backs Bok's award and may rally supporters among those who favor the League plan.
A Daily News report from Washington notes ongoing speculation that Senator Irvin L. Lenroot of Wisconsin could be offered the vice presidential nomination. The piece recalls his 1920 refusal, argues he could mount a strong campaign for Coolidge, and describes Lenroot as a five year Senate veteran aligned with progressivism and opposed to La Follette.
Charley M. Schwab former president of United States Steel and head of Bethlehem Steel works is in Berlin today conferring with German steel and iron magnates.
Edward W. Bok, promoter of the 106000 peace plan, writes Senator Moses offering to turn over 22164 submitted plans for selection by the Senate committee and to pay the winner 100000. He also proposes funding a nationwide referendum and defends his spending.
In Cleveland David J. Hyman and two Philadelphia men were released on bond while warrants target three more Philadelphia men Joseph Clark Edward Doyle and Michael Kane. Martin and Jack Millis testified for the government at a U S commissioner hearing amid an alleged northern Ohio liquor flooding conspiracy.
Rev. R. E. Porter of near New Castle Pennsylvania is named pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Gallon Ohio. He succeeds Rev. Walter Alexander who was drowned at a stone quarry during a Sunday school picnic.
The Canton clerk of courts office installed a second hand cash register with many keys labeled in quirky forms like quarts pints and bottled goods. The machine, once in a popular Canton saloon, carries era themed markings including a mysterious X key alongside standard figures.
Ten thousand persons have been arrested or deported at Moscow in the past week, officials here said. The moves are tied to a moral cleanse, but raise anxiety amid the quarrel between Trotzky and the central executive committee of the communist party.
Jan. 22 Copenhagen reports a Cossack rebellion in the Don region with disorder and troops dispatched to quell the unrest.
The Canton board of education created two new offices at its Monday meeting, a business manager with a monthly salary of 250 and an assistant superintendent of schools. Albert A. Weisbacher was named assistant superintendent and will begin Feb. 1. Fred L. Teal, director of Canton City Stark Co. Normal School, was named to the assistant role. Weisbacher will supervise business operations and bids, with William C. Lane serving as clerk-treasurer. The offices will be housed in Central high school.
Yesterday we published the first of several reasons contributing to The Canton Daily News becoming a best newspaper. The article notes improved organization on the first page, removal of paid liners from news columns, and a plan of page improvements gaining attention in Canton and surrounding area.
Fire at the Boyer Co printing plant 301 Schroyer Ave. destroys equipment building and paper stock valued at 100000 insured. Chief Mesnar suffered probable fractures after slipping on the pavement while directing crews. Assistant Chief Sehario led operations as three companies fought the blaze and a second general alarm was sounded.
A Salem narcotic squad joined by firemen and state agents jailed twenty suspects after raids on six businesses. Proprieties George Faundos Steve Slogan and Mrs Frank Meallister faced bond losses, while two informant girls led officers to the raids. Samples of seized candy and cigarettes went to Cleveland for analysis.
A January 22 fire in Lydonville destroyed a third floor business area. Mrs. Victorian Stone succumbed after leaping from a window as flames reached the building. Estimated damage runs around a million dollars.
In Zaragoza on January 4 a clash between two youth gangs at Tabuenen left two people dead and twenty injured in a violent classé battle.
The Madrid directory advised officials to treat train pets with restrained enforcement and avoid harsh measures as they travel, aiming for a peaceful presence on trains.
Washington and New Orleans report a growing push for criminal prosecution over naval oil lease corruption. Archie Roosevelt and G D Wahlberg testified before the Senate committee, detailing actions linked to ex secretary Albert H Fall and Odyssey Sinclair, prompting Justice Department scrutiny and potential charges.
Philadelphia officials describe a vast conspiracy to flood the nation with poison whisky via a mail order scheme centered in the city. A special federal grand jury ordered an investigation, with the United States Attorney General Daugherty's office to present evidence.
London January 22. Negotiations to end the national railway strike by locomotive engineers and firemen reach deadlock as managers refuse to invite strikers to resume talks broken off Sunday before the strike began.
Labor influence spreads through all walks of life in London as the newly gained freedom after the recent election is exercised across society.
Tokyo January 22 Premier Muat ul delivers first diet speech outlining policies with emphasis on the Japanese question in California.
Jan 32 report from Madina states a rock atom stone quarry at River Styx uncovered a rich coal vein. The discovery could impact local energy prospects and quarry operations. Authorities cautioned about safety as crews assess the vein.
Premier Stansley Baldwin resigns after the House of Commons passes a no confidence resolution. J Ramsay MacDonald is invited to form a Labour government as Britain faces widespread labor strife with engineers firemen and coal miners on strike.
A fire yesterday gutted a section of the Ohio Wood Preserving Plant east of Orrville, caused by a thawed steam pipe. Creosote tanks exploded, water pressure failed due to a frozen gage, and one entire unit was destroyed. Estimated damage around $40,000. plant to operate at half capacity today.
J H Aflen surveyor of the Banbera Map Co expects to finish plotting every building in Defiance by early spring. He will compile data for fire underwriters, marking a first detailed adjustment procedure here since 1911.
Madrid reports Spain has issued a note to the Allies demanding new concessions before agreeing to sign the Tangier treaty regarding the Morocco dispute.
Cleveland dispatch reports egg prices at retail rise 27 to 86 cents above wholesale as prosecutor Edward C. Stanton explains the broad spread and its impact on the market.
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