Bandits steal Willys-Knight from Elwood Jackson during late night hold up
Deputy sheriffs chase two armed bandits who hijack a Willys Knight from taxi driver Elwood Jackson near Beach City. The thieves, using a Packard, speed through Stark and Tuscarawas counties until daylight, while Jackson and Lehman’s workers fear the car is gone to Pittsburgh. Police in several towns alerted, Jackson previously robbed once before. The car reportedly was uninsured.
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Gibson
Thorn
Stark
Tuscarawas
Elwood Jackson
Willys-Knight
Louis Lehman
Jackson
Lehman
Io Point
Beach City
Jack
Sburgh
Howls of Dog Save Family in Fire
In Cleveland on January 29, a brave shepherd named Shep died after waking Attorney F W Poulson and his family by howls, rescuing them from a basement fire. Firefighters fought a stubborn blaze, but Shep was not recovered.
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Cleveland
Shep
F. W. Poulson
Poulson
Republic Tire Plant Resumes Partial Operations
The Canton plant of Republic Rubber Corp. will resume Monday under superintendent C. O. Tice with about 250 workers and a daily output of 600 tires. The plant may expand to 800 tires daily and 300 workers within two weeks as automotive demand improves after two months of scaled-back activity. The Akron rubber scene also shows brighter prospects with spring car purchases and tire needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Republic Rubber Corporation
C. O. Tice
Supt. Tice
The
Republic Corporation
Akron
Robbers Foil Safe with Welding Gear at Flowers Welding Co
Burglars broke into the Flowers Welding Co facility at Commerce and Second Street SE on Friday night and removed a welding outfit used to try to force open a safe in the H and S Coal Co office building. They gained entry by breaking a rear window and ripping off a padlock, but no items were taken and the safe combination appeared to be tampered with. Police believe the welding set was reused, the outfit misidentified, and note this marks the fifth break-in at the factory in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flowers Welding Co
Commerce
Second
St SE
H. and
8. Coal Co
Itty Crime Brings Police Action Across Town
Police report late Friday night burglaries and attempted burglaries in multiple districts. Two masked men tied to the Don Beaumont Walter McDonald case were seen near Thirteenth Street SE, while a Packard sedan linked to Harry Horton of the Horton Co. was involved in another incident. A store on Sam E Ahany NE saw items stolen after a window display was broken. In a separate home invasion, Ron Boyer’s residence on High Watched the suspects who fled when warned by a passerby. Detectives Weidman and Hamlin noted further window tampering and missing merchandise and warned of ongoing investigations.
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Ttalians
Don Beaumont
Walter McDonald
Thirteenth-st
Harry Horton
The
Horton Co
Sam Eahanay
Isenberg
Detec Weidman
Hamlin
Iman Ron - Boyer
Patr
Boyer
Weather Cast For Ohio Night Rain Snow Likely
Weather forecast indicates rain and a chance of snow in northern areas tonight and Sunday. Temperatures detail and wind conditions are expected, with unsettled skies across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North A
Fight Brews Over Calder Coal Bill in Senate
Washington Jan 29 Republican leaders warn Harding may oppose quick passage of the Calder coal regulation bill. La Follette chairs the Senate manufactures committee and faces a brewing party split as lawmakers weigh keeping the measure for later in the session amid tariff and appropriation pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Warren G. Harding
Senate
Harding
Senate Manufactures’ Committee
Congress
LaFolette
Wisconsin
la Folette
Memorial tributes for McKinley in Cleveland
Cleveland observed tribute to martyred president William McKinley with Republican clubs holding memorial meetings. Governor Davis Mayor Fitzgerald and other officials prepared to speak tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wm. McKinley
Ohio
Davis
Fitzgerald
Death by own action epidemic in Hungary statement
An epidemic of death by own action is reported in Hungary due to food and fuel famine and safety risks in Budapest with about 15 deaths daily. Also notices include Canton Sheet Steel Co employees meeting January 31 at 2 pm and a glove sale at Arthur's Leather Shop offering half price and bargain gloves.
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London
Hungary
Budapest
Arthur’s Leather Shop
Pomerene Plans For Alleviation Of Unemployment
Senator William S. Kenyon urged expedited public works funded by existing appropriations to ease unemployment. He proposed amending the budget to treat federal road and river harbor projects as a national policy during downturns, while Senator Atlee Pomerene gathers Ohio center reports to bolster federal action. A new $100 million federal road appropriation was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
William 8. Kenyon
Iowa
Senate Committee On Labor
United States
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Ohio
Kenyon
Pomerene
Senator Kenyon
W. S. Fitzgerald
Cleveland
House Committee On Roads
Widow seeks consent for underage marriage license
Jen nie Alexander 1411 13th Street SE, though a widow, required parental consent to obtain a marriage license Friday to wed George Kanelathia. She is 17 and had been married before, her first husband dead. Another couple, William H. Kohl 20 and Pearl F. Tracey 17, obtained a license Saturday morning with the bride’s father filing written consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Alexander
13Th-St SE
George Kanelathia
William H. Kohl
Pearl F. Tracey
Kohl
Marion Industry Workers Face Wage Cuts
Marion Empl oyers Association announces a staged wage reduction starting next week affecting about 5 000 workers with cuts from five to fifteen percent across member firms in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion Employers Association
Canfield House Damaged by Fire in New York
Fire at Dick Canfield's former gambling house at 5 East 44th Street caused about 50 000 dollars in damage. The building gained notoriety during the Jerome raids years ago.
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New York
Dick Canfield
East 44Th St
Jerome
Canton Morris Plan Bank Ad Promotes 5 Percent Deposit
An advertisement from Canton Morris Plan Bank emphasizes a 5 percent yield to attract new depositors, inviting readers to become customers of the bank's savings program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Canton Morris Plan Bank
Adv
All Knights of Malta Meet at First U B Church Sunday
Knights of Malta are summoned to assemble at First United Baptist Church next Sunday evening at daybreak to attend special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Malta
U. B
Shall I Quit the Church Sermons Promoted
Businessman features in Harper's February issue. P. H. Welshimer to speak at First Christian Church at 10 2 a m. Sunday and again at 7 p m on the Scriptural Day of Worship, the Lord's Day.
Health Poor Consult Zella Groff Chiropractor Ad
Health Poor Consult Zella B Groff Chiropractor room 206 333 Market Ave 8s Adv.
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Zella B. Groff
Y W C A Girls Adopt New Business Code in Canton
The Canton YWCA introduces a business code for its business girls. Miss Viola May Johnson, the new industrial secretary, will lead efforts and speak on the Glory of the Commonplace. The program aims to develop leadership, set high dress and health standards, and promote Christan womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola May Johnson
Association
Eral
Young Women's Christian Association
Miss Johnson
Guental
Drumm
Industrial Federation
Canton
Cincinnati
Interpreter Used in Stark County Court Delivers Verdict
In Stark County court a translator aided a land contract dispute between Austrian plaintiff Anton Stefanick and William L. Davis. Stefanick spoke broken English. attorney A W Agler served as interpreter. The jury awarded Stefanick 6517.66 dollars.
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Stark Co Courts
Anton Stefanick
William L. Davis
Atty
A. W. Agler
Stefanicki
Atty. Russel Burt
Davis
Agler
Stefanick
Engine Blast Kills Four On B and O Train Near Floyds
Four men died instantly when a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive blew up as it entered a tunnel at Floyds Forks West Virginia. The engineer CC J Carpenter from Benwood and the fireman C H Wilfong from McMechan plus brakeman O E Grogan from Benwood and road foreman M J Welsh from Wheeling were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Floyds
CC. J. Carpenter
Benwood
C. H. Wilfong
McMechan
O. E. Grogan
M. J. Welsh
Arrest Expected in Axe Murder Case in Lorain
Lorain January 29 police expected to arrest a suspect today in the axe murder of Lem Sanders 48 found dead in a shanty with a bloodied axe beside him robbery suspected motive officers had a hair offering clue grand jury in Elyria issued a warrant in the case.
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Lorain
Jan
Lem Sanders
Elyria
Canton Lodge Special Communication Scheduled Saturday
A special communication of Canton lodge will be held Saturday afternoon January 29 at one o'clock. M. M. Degree will be conferred to Lee Frank, W. M. C. E. Norris, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Lodge
Lee Frank
W. M
C. E. Norris
Akron Basketball Game and Dance at K of C Gym
Akron meets K of C in a basketball game at the Knights of Columbus Gym on 6th Street Northwest with admission 50 cents in advance. A dance follows the game.
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K. of C
St NW
Akron
Akron Va
We Are Not Idle Here Sunday School Ad
Four hundred more attenders last Sunday than a year ago and five hundred more expected tomorrow. Come early for a seat. First M. FE Sunday school at 9 a m sharp. Adv.
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M. FE
Cost of gas going down
The Standard Oil Co announced a one cent decrease in gasoline and kerosene prices. Gasoline drops to 30 cents a gallon and kerosene to 20 cents a gallon, citing lower production costs as the reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
Cantonian attend Fr Kleekamp funeral in Fort Wayne
Canton residents travel to Fort Wayne Indiana on Monday to attend the funeral of Rev J H Kleekamp former pastor of St Peter’s Catholic Church who died Thursday in Rome City Indiana The funeral will be at 930 AM in the cathedral Survivors include a brother in Fort Wayne The priest previously led St Rose’s Perrysburg and a rural parish in Six Mile Woods Faltonco A St Peter’s representative will attend the service.
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Ft. Wayne
Ind
J. H. Kleekamp
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Rome City
Kleekamp
Father Kleekamp
St. Rose’s
Perrysberg
Six Mile Woods
Faltonco
St. Peter's Church
Radio Silver Polish Advert in Market Stall
Advertisement notes Radio Silver Polish to keep silverware clean. Placed at Folk Stall No 18 and Seacrista Stall No 81 in Arcade Market.
Wages Cut Demanded to Weather Industrial Storm on Railways
Chicago Jan 29 The five member labor committee of the Association of Railway Executives debates drastic wage reductions to combat rising costs. Plans include public appeal to cut wage scales or voluntary furloughs within 30 days, with possible rail rate cuts to win support. If rejected, emergency relief via the United States railroad labor board is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Labor Committee
The
Association of Railway Executives
Labor Board
United States Railroad Labor Board
Federal Railroad Labor Board
Bootleggers And Thugs Owe Uncle Sam 44 Millions
Washington report estimates 1920 income tax on illicit earnings at 44 million dollars as Internal Revenue prepares to handle over 6 million returns. It cites bootleg profits around 600 million and annual gambling cash flows exceeding 2 billion.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
United States
H. E. Scott Favored for State Bank Superintendent Post
Columbus report says H. F. Scott of Troy is favored by Governor Davis to succeed Ira Pontius as state bank superintendent. The appointment may be made next week. Davis and Scott previously served together in the Ohio House of Representatives twenty five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
H. F. Scott
Troy
Harry L. Davis
Ira A. Pontius
State Bank
Davis
Scott
House of Representatives
Defendants Named in Quiet Title Suit over Canton Real Estate
Sarah Jane Miller sues to quiet title on Canton real estate claiming claims from business dealings in 1825. Jacob Kennel, once a Canton businessman, is named as a defendant. most others are thought deceased. McCall & Abt represent the plaintiff. the note carries six percent annual interest payable semiannually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kennel
Canton
Sarah Jane Miller
McCall & Abt
One Bible But Seven Hundred Churches Who Are Right
Evangelist Lindsay headlines Sunday night at Cobblestone Church corner Smith and Sixth SW. All welcome with doors opening at 7 p m for the sermon in this period voice notice.
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Evangelist Lindsay
Cobblestone
Smith and Sixth
All Welcome
Dentist Wins Injunction Against Wife in Cleveland
Cleveland, Jan 29. Dr. Leo P. McNeeley, a dentist, obtained an injunction restraining Mrs. McNelley from beating him. He said he was helpless against her assaults due to her size and cited attacks in the office in the presence of patients. The order bars her from visiting the office or interfering with his practice.
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Cleveland, O
Jude Baer
Leo P. McNeeley
McNelley
Baer
Inventory of Estates Filed for Mary E. Burton Massillon
Probate filing lists an estate of 259,961.92 dollars for Mary E. Burton of Massillon. Stocks and bonds total 231,535 including 98,000 in Liberty bonds, empire of Japan bonds 3,742, residence valued 25,000, household goods 1,000, cash on hand 2,426.72. Executives Alice B. McLain and Clara Burton. Attorney Clarence G. Herbruck filed in probate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Burton
Massillon
McKinley Club Banquet Details Set For Tonight
The McKinley Club announces final arrangements for the banquet in the Auditorium. Doors open 6 and public admitted 7. Banquet to start at 6 30 with speakers to speak without interruptions. Murphy arrival set for 6 30. reception at Courtland Hotel omitted. program to close by 10 15.
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McKinley Club
B. Frank Murphy
Courtland Hotel
C. C. Curtis
8. D. Fess
Murphy
Geo. W. Schriber
Canton
Fess
Bergdoll May Defy U S Efforts To Seize Him
U S officials say no clear method to bring Grover Cleveland Bergdoll from Germany to face charges, aside from informal surrender talks with Germany. The item also notes an advertisement for ladies imported Cafe strap wrist gauntlet gloves at Arthur's Leather Shop.
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Washington
United States
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Germany
Russia
State Department
Bergdolf
Arthur’s Leather Shop
N.— Ady
Sabbath or The First Day Sermon Notes
A church notice invites attendees to hear a sermon and settle on a subtest. The service features a 10 30 a m start with the subject to be reviewed. The notice appears as an advisory item for church activities.
Bricklayers Special Meeting Ordered by President
Notice states a special meeting of the Bricklayers called by order of the President for January 31, 1921. Advertisement line indicates union proceedings and scheduling.
Akron Meets K of C in Gym Admittance 50c
Massota is coming to the K of C Gym on Sixth Street Akron for a match advertised with 50 cent admission. Ady also noted in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massota
Ady
Walsh Declares Business Selfish Wants Big Profits
Frank P. Walsh accuses major U S industries of seeking profits and lower wages to smash unions. He cites government reports and warns wage cuts threaten living standards and industrial peace before the Harding era. He names steel, packing, corn products, oil, manufacturing, electrical and building sectors as behind the move.
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Walsh
New York
Frank P. Walsh
National War Labor Board
International News Service Today
United States
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
Statistical Department of Labor
Industrial Board
Besore
Harding
War Labor Board
Basie Industries of
America
Mr. Walsh
Juror's Daughter Dies as Guilty Verdict Reached
Chicago January 29 jurors including Alderman John Hrubee return a guilty verdict in the murder case of Herbert Conkright. The juror learns his daughter is dying as the sentence is set at 18 years after the state sought the death penalty. Conkright shot Eva Wyatt after she left her husband and child to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Hrubee
Herbert Conkright
Conkright
Eva Wyatt
Kentucky police hold youth wanted here
Charles Miller twenty seven was arrested on a charge of complicity in the robbery of the C D Burns home at North Canton road after applying for aid at the Associated Charities in Louisville. Sheriff Cathon ordered arrest and extradition papers, with his younger brother Harry Miller in county jail awaiting grand jury action.
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Charles Miller
C. D
Increase Your Salary Go to Behool Ad by Night Classes
An advertisement promotes day and night classes at Canton Actual Business College starting next week. It urges readers to improve earning potential through enrollment at the institution named Behool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behool
Canton Actual Business College
Ady
Shall Quit the Church Discussed at First Christian
Harper's February issue features P. H. Welshimer discussing scripture in a 10:30 a.m. program at First Christian Church. The event centers on the Scriptural Day of Worship.
Mrs Chas J Ryley Ad Address Inquiry
Information sought on Mrs. Chas J Ryley last known address 530 Walnutay for The American Red Cross Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. J. Ryley
Walnutay
American Red Cross
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Pbbers
Coal CO. Safe
New Philadelphia
Dennison
Atry
New Cadelphia
Arn
Republic Tire
Itty Crime
Police Dept
Insota
Calder Coal
McKinley
Canton Sheet Stee! Co
Sheet Mill
Kenyon Resolution
Pon
Marion Industries
Canfield
Harper's Magazine
P. H. Welshimer
First Christian Church
Omaha
Neb
WasHington, D. C
H. H. Lincoln
Draper Smith
Des Moines
Wheeler
Business Girls Code
Business Girl's Clubs
Canton Young Women's Christian Association
FR. Kleekamp
Harper's Monthly
Advy
Rail
H. E. Scott
M'Kinley
Robbins
U.S
Kentucky
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