26 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
1
OCR reads like a sale notice with scattered names and dates. Key details are unclear but indicates items to be sold and involved individuals, including a person named Clarey and partial phrases about months and durations.
Tense talks as Gompers opposes freight rate cuts and warns wages may fall for workers. Insurgents threaten minority reports and a Friday rump conference unless President Harding's relief program gains backing with price guarantees and insurance features.
J. Frank Booth of Stark county was chosen as a vice president of the State association of commissioners at its Columbus convention. Stark county officials returned home after visiting the state highway department to request paving aid for the Canal Fulton Akron road to the county line, but the request was denied for this year. State aid is hoped for next season as Summit county advances paving toward the county line, leaving a remaining unpaved link from Massillon and the South to Akron and Cleveland.
A jury in Judge Ake's room awarded $1 877.73 to the Stark Rolling Mill Co in a suit by Keystone Steel Co of Pittsburgh over steel plate deliveries. Keystone claimed $12,00 for uneven sizes. Stark argued plates were irregular but conform to sale terms. The jury also ordered Keystone to pay defendant relight and storage costs.
Ohio forecast shows a fair night followed by unsettled conditions on Friday as temperatures rise. Previous data note yesterday evening and today’s readings with a likely low temperature and increasing warmth ahead. Also included are local ads for heavy lined gloves at half price and a removal sale offering broad price reductions on miscellaneous items.
Former Alliance mayoral candidate C S Westover appeals to the court of appeals seeking to invalidate the election. He argues the ballot failed to print a circle above his independent banner. Norman W Clark, declared winner, serves as mayor pending appellate decision.
Officers of the Associated Charities dispute councilmen’s claim that 75 percent of city charity funds pay overhead. They state only 20 percent goes to executives and office costs and that no city money was handled by the charity for investigations or overhead. The group urges cooperation with a municipal welfare committee to prevent duplication.
Akron officials report a driverless delivery truck ran three blocks in the business district striking appellate judge Philip B. Treash and former Akron schools manager C. M. Woodruff. Elmer Gough, the driver, said he tried to start the truck by pushing it as it darted away.
Three freighters were trapped in an ice jam on Lake Michigan near the Chicago river mouth. A brisk northeaster battered hulls as passengers and crews waited for aid. Captain J. Anderson mobilized guards to prevent disaster. Ships Illinois Indiana and Alabama, belonging to Michigan Transit and Goodrich Transit, run Milwaukee to Chicago and Grand Haven to Chicago respectively.
Classified ad notes typewriters and Benson items available at 5090 Market Avenue NE with contact Bell 2225. Compact listing echoes a mid century urban classifieds tone.
An advertisement invites parents to open a Baby's Savings account with $1 or more at The First Trust and Savings Bank. It promotes a silver plated bank for the accumulation of Baby's Savings.
Canton Tire Service Co at 6th and Cleveland NW advertises a 25 percent discount on all Goodyear tires including firsts, covering their entire stock.
The Harter Bank plans to raise capital from 600000 to 1000000 to fund a new building slated for occupancy May 1. The board was re elected, with F Herbruck as president for a 31st year, and a trust department will be added.
Congressman Simeon D. Feas of the seventh district declines to discuss politics or potential candidacy for the Republican senatorial nomination. He mentions he will speak on business conditions at the Chamber of Commerce banquet and has not made a political speech since 1929. He says filing petitions is four months away, making any announcement premature.
The continued cold weather lifted wholesale prices for eggs and butter Thursday morning. Eggs rose five cents a dozen to 47 cents wholesale while butter increased one and a half cents per pound to 38 and 28 cents respectively.
The Canton Art Metal Co plant at 1221 Puccarawas Street East saw a brief fire in the boiler room called in by business staff at 10 o clock Wednesday night. No damage was reported.
Advertisement snippet for Moose Notice Nightag and Auto Show in Cleveland offering a $2.08 round trip for Saturday and Sunday with Wheeling and Lake Erie listed. The readable items show transit and event promotions without full details.
Advertises a free baby photograph with opening a Baby Savings account of $1 or more at The First Trust & Savings Banx. Promises a baby book to track records.
Stark county Dry Law Enforcement committee names Clark Metzger chair and Henry Young vice chair with Rev Harry Kimball secretary and C F Wiseman treasurer. A central countywide committee will secretly organize precinct workers to investigate illicit liquor and report to officials. A separate plan will push threefold increase in delinquent tax bill certifications to the state auditor with foreclosure actions possible after four years.
In Columbus on January 26 the Ohio compensation department moves to handle veterans records locally after the war department cannot furnish them. Lt. Col. T F Andrews is dispatched to Washington to survey needed work and arrange copying of records, with plans to send clerks to collect and return the data.
George Lewis of Pleasants County West Virginia took out an insurance policy worth 160 dollars on his fox terrier. He said he wants his dog buried with him and both want a decent burial. The notice also lists various sale items including carpets harness and a two horse farm wagon with a call for immediate sale.
A brief notice explains a man posted a one week classified ad in The Daily News advertising diversified articles. The ad cost $1.05 and reportedly sold everything listed. For Want ads, readers are urged to call The Daily News at 349 with the word Classified.
A short ad notes a Friday and Saturday promotion by Kenny's Piano Department offering dice based bets: roll a six wins $1, four yields $1, two yields $1. The copy highlights a gaming style contest to attract customers.
Fire destroyed the Houghay Garage and Supply Co. on East 50th Street in Cleveland. About 79 autos were stored there, and damage exceeds 106000 dollars. The blaze began around 5 AM from an explosion in an office stove, and firefighters worked for hours to protect nearby homes.
Senator Harris of Georgia introduced a resolution seeking a Senate committee to probe the fertilizer trust lobby now active in Congress. The effort aims to block Slenny Ford s Muscle Shoals offer and expose alleged influence on the approval process.
Local advertisement lists a big stag event Saturday night with venue noted in Cleveland NW area. Details are sparse but indicate an adv notice for a stag gathering.
The ad lists first quality government blankets 62 by 84 inches weighing 4 percent and 4 percent, priced at 3.65 and 4.65 dollars from Arthur’s 204 Market N Adyv. It also advertises Cleveland and return trips for 2.08 dollars via W and L EB by every Saturday and Sunday with good returning until Sunday night Ady.
Marcus J. Kintz the building commissioner warns that the city auditorium’s defective electrical wiring endangers 4,000 to 5,000 patrons and plans to disconnect power if rewiring is not started by March 1. He cites repeated fire marshal condemnations and bids rejected for lack of funding.
The city prison stood empty for the first time in weeks as guards lounged and pass the time with cribbage. One arrest is reported since Wednesday afternoon a drunken offender paid a fine and was released. No murders or crimes logged as crooks seem inactive in the cold.
Goodyear tires are advertised with 25 off and a Canton Tire Service Co listing at 6th and Cleveland NW Ady.
The listing notes the third floor space available in the Klein Heffel man Zollara Co building located at Market avenue N and Fifth Street, Adv. It describes rental details and space features for prospective tenants.
Local notice promotes a removal sale by W C Green Company at Adyvy. Sale emphasizes reduced prices on remaining stock with limited time offers.
The Sheik Player showcases a popular number on the third floor of the Klein Heffelman Zollars Co located at Market avenue North and Fifth street Advy.
Theos Sherbon faces manslaughter charges after a summer crash between Cairo and Hartville that killed a woman and injured others. Prosecutor Ruff said the trial will occur within two weeks following prior defense delays.
In Dayton Ohio James M Cox urged readiness for the 1924 fight attacking the Harding administration and Senator Lodge while pledging to renew the league of nations. Senator Pomerene assailed Newberry voting as Cox and Willis prepare for a major 1924 campaign.
A major blaze destroyed car barns at Devon and Clark on Chicago's north side early today, damaging the Chicago Surface Street railway lines. Loss estimates ranged from 1.5 to 3.9 million dollars as about 600 cars were in the barns and 660 were moved out before flames spread. Firemen fought to keep the fire from neighboring houses and north side streetcar service was crippled. Cause not known.
The note cites a $2.08 round trip fare for travel on Saturday and Sunday with Wheeling and Lake Erie.
Rome reports Pope Benedict XV buried today in St Peters vault with solemn rites attended by sacred college diplomats and Rome’s ancient nobility. Eulogy written in Latin by Monsignor Aurelio Galli. vault opens for public viewing tomorrow and Saturday. Prepare for conclave as sacred college isolated with bedding kitchens and closed telephones.
Allan F Ayers is elected executive vice president of the Ohio State Bank and Trust Co a merger of the Ohio Savings and Trust Co and the State Savings and Trust Co of Akron He will oversee the downtown Main and Market streets bank William O Neil named president Other officers include Charles Bottum W B Nierly W P Welker Wm J Heepe C J Arnold and others
Washington Jan 26 The second step toward a civil aviation bureau under the commerce department was achieved as the bill providing for it was reported favorably by the senate commerce committee Senator Wadsworth Republican of New York sponsors the measure.
Athens changes measure to joint control student social events through a new parent teacher body. Parents announce aims to curb events that annoy teachers while Miller Blanchard Co. relocates to 1037 Tuscarawas Street W. corner of Newton Avenue with same phone numbers Bell 143 3292 and State 3292.
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