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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

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Elude Police Responding to Midnight Call

Whiskey runners eluded police Wednesday night leaving two automobiles and 210 gallons of liquor. A midnight tip led to a chase near Woodland and 18th Street NW with a Chevrolet roadster and a Ford truck recovered containing five-gallon cans of corn whiskey. The garage at 1818 Woodland was rented under a fictitious name, and police planned license plate checks.

Woodland 18Th St NW van Gunton 1818 Woodlanday Cleveland N. C. Helfaht

Training for war veterans nearing close

Washington reports government training for World War veterans nearing completion. By June 30 about 80 000 ex soldiers will be in vocational training with total spending near 591 million dollars. Most trainees study in industrial commercial fields and law medicine or other professions.

Washington United States Veterans’ Bureau Veterans’ Bureau Edun Veterans Bureau Pelor Frank ?Nes

Man Arrested Over Egg Theft Bed Incident

Canton police arrested J. W. Burns of 1901 Sthst NE on burglary charges after he allegedly robbed Andy Parraska’s grocery at 1910 Sta st NE last Tuesday night stealing nine dozen eggs. Officers say Burns traded some eggs for whisky and kept the rest in his bed when arrested.

Canton J. W. Burns Burns Andy Parraska Sta St NE

Fire Damages Garage Office at Hire-a-Ford Co

Fire charred the office interior and damaged a garage corner at Hire-a-Ford Co. 324 2nd St NW. One auto paint damaged others unharmed. Passerby alerted two police officers who entered and called the fire department. Loss estimate not given. Fire believed started by an oil stove. A separate incident involved a stove window frame at Cities All and Grease Co. station. No injuries reported from the Witsch home heater blast with no fire.

Hire-a-Ford Co 2Nd St H. T. Howells Cities All and Grease Co Clarendon Ay Tuscara St W Carl Witsch 7Th St

Gas fumes kill six in Scranton family tragedy

In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 29 a gas accident caused the deaths of six members of the Besino family including Mr and Mrs Louis Besino and four of their children.

Scranton West Scranton Louis Besino

Ministers Seek More Liberal Divorce Laws

Rev. Sidney Sweet urged reform of Episcopal remarriage rules at the Diocese of Southern Ohio convention in Columbus. The resolutions favor bishop discretion over annulments and allow inquiry beyond court records to decide if remarriage is allowed. Both proposals passed without strong opposition and move to the general convention in New Orleans.

Columbus Sidney Sweet St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sweet Ohio New Orleans

Fire destroys big elevator at Firvin Milling plant

A spectacular blaze last night destroyed the grain elevator and warehouse of the Firvin Milling company with contents. The loss is about 16000 dollars, about half insured. The southeastern region of Nenia was briefly threatened. The fire, thought to be of incendiary origin, was discovered by a Pennsylvania railroad employee.

Xenta Firvin Milling Company Nenia Pennsylvania Railroad

No Attack Seen on Flood Prevention Act Proposal

Ohio lawmakers consider a measure from the Ohio Farmers' Defense League and 34 groups to amend the Miami Conservancy District plan. The proposal would shift control to county commissioners with votes and petitions, aiming to curb costs while preserving flood protection, notably impacting Hardinco district and Scioto river work.

Davis Returns From Europe Vacation With Mrs Davis

John W. Davis of New York City, the defeated presidential candidate, returned to America with Mrs Davis after a long tour of Europe he called the best and longest vacation he had ever enjoyed.

New York John W. Davis New York City America

Alaskan Dog Teams Race to Nome With Diphtheria Antitoxin

In January cold as five degrees below zero, dog mushers race from Nenana to Nome carrying antitoxin to combat diphtheria. Led by Wild Bill Shannon with nine dogs, the 1,000 mile trek began yesterday, aiming to save lives as crews push through the Arctic night.

Anchorge Alaska Nenana Nome J. B. Beeson Livingston Mont Seattle Wash Anchorage Wild Bill" Shannon

Draft amendment eyed by governor with league backing

A tentative amendment draft is prepared and will be reviewed with the governor before presentation. The Farmers Defense League and the Federated clubs claim about 260 000 members across three fourths of Ohio's 88 counties. In the last election the league aimed to elect a Senate and House majority, but fewer than 30 league-backed candidates won. Senator L G Collister proposed a constitutional amendment on charter adoption for counties over 100 000 population.

Farmers’ Defense League Federated Clubs Wharton Senate House League L. G. Collister Cleveland Chales Worris Senate Judiciary Committee Wadeworth House Judiciary Committee Garrett United States Congress

Woman Injured in Auto Crash Near North Canton

Mrs. 8. J. Surbey of North Canton was slightly injured when her car collided with a passenger bus at the Lith Street and Woodland NW intersection. She was taken to Mercy hospital for treatment. The bus, on the North Canton line, was driven by William Cook.

8. J. Surbey North Canton Mercy Hospital Lith St Woodland William Cook

Eight Deaths In New York Attributable To Cold Wave

Eight fatalities in the New York metropolitan area are linked to the cold spell. A merchant froze in his store, two sailors died on ships, another body was found in a snow drift, and a fire caused by an overheated stove killed a man, his wife, and their child. An eighth victim, a woman, died descending a slippery fire escape as conditions eased later. The weather may warm today. New York's temperature rose to 16 degrees above zero last night and is climbing.

New York East Middlewest

Classified Ad Signals End Of Farm Rental Push

A Daily News ad for a farm rental by Martin Albright at 2207 Sid St SE drew 37 readers beyond the 30 end marker. He requested removal of the 20 kill order after one insertion as 87 watchers tracked the Farms For Rent section.

Daily News Martin Albright Sid St Hemlock

Mass funeral planned for Klansman Glenn Young in Herrin

About 20 000 hooded members from southern Illinois expect to attend the funeral of Glenn Young the department of justice agent killed in a weekend shooting in Herrin. The service will be at the Baptist church followed by a procession to Herrin cemetery where Young will be buried in a concrete vault per his wishes. The ceremony includes a Klan ritual and militia presence to deter further violence.

Herrin Glenn Youne Southern Illinois Littl Ora Thomas Ra Forbes Homer Warner Klaverns Illinois Williamson County Baptist Church Glenn Young Department of Justice J. A. Lee P. St. Goldferty Young

Toledo Blaze Under Control After Refinery Fire

Fire at the Paragon Oil refinery in Toledo yesterday destroyed eleven tanks and agitators holding 15,900 barrels of oil and caused a loss estimated at 250000 dollars. Firemen battled exploding vats and freezing temperatures but the blaze was brought under control today with several tanks saved by water spray.

Toledo Paragon OU Company

Burglars Steal Cigarettes From City Restaurant

Burglars entered Henry Jacobs restaurant at 128 Kensington Ct NW on Wednesday night and stole 500 cigarettes and $1.50 in pennies. Entrance gained by breaking a side window. police were informed.

Henry Jacobs Kensington Ct NW

Auto 13 Stolen at Meyers Lake Park

J. Norris of North Canton reported to police that his automobile was stolen at Meyers Lake park on Wednesday night.

Norris North Canton Meyers Lake Park

Referendum on Constitution Change Urged

Rep Nicholas Longworth and Rep Finis Garrett push a plan to replace Article V with a method allowing popular vote on constitutional amendments. The Wadsworth Garrett proposal aims for mandatory nationwide referendums and tight controls on ratification and timing.

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