06 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
1
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The city schedules a July 11 start for a new concrete bandstand at a park and outlines six weeks of playground activity at parks including Cowan, Liberty and Memorial. Funds of 1000 dollars were approved to pay instructors and operations, with plans for a concrete brick bandstand costing about 4000 dollars and a 40 foot bridge in Works Park.
Washington reports no break in the heat wave for the lake region and central valley with temperatures rising in the middle Atlantic states. Canton’s waterworks notes show widespread metering reduces consumption. daily pumpage averages 9 million gallons amid lower pressure and full basins.
Canton consumes about 9 million gallons of water daily during the heat. Officials at the waterworks department said reserves are strained but current usage is 4 million gallons less than six months ago.
Local forecast from Cleveland predicts hot weather for today. Weather man Emery cautions readers about continued heat with potential Page 8 continuation.
Washington reports President Harding and Secretary Hughes have decided on Dr. David Jayne Hill for the post, valuing his long European diplomatic experience. Hill, former minister to Switzerland and the Netherlands and ambassador to Germany, has studied postwar Europe and authored major works on diplomacy. The move aligns with anticipated pre treaty negotiations and a need for an experienced, Europe‑savvy envoy in Berlin.
Navarre mayor Samuel Bampton known for blue law conduct was prosecuting witness and trial judge in a dispute with villager Roy Johnson. Judge Krrchbaum set aside Johnson’s conviction, ruling a judge can’t preside when personally involved. Johnson claimed bias. court agreed and voided the verdict.
Alfred Watkins Seymour, heir of Thomas Williams, renews legal action against Mechanics and Metals National Bank over a 67 share stock certificate hidden in an 1822 Faerie Queen edition. The document, valued at least $600,000 in accrued dividends, was unearthed after a genealogist found it in old archives.
Chicago July 6 Preparations for a referendum of about 1 500 900 railway employees to decide on wage cuts effective July 1, with completion by September 1. Union leaders say they will not assume responsibility for wage reductions and seek talks with railroad officials, viewing working rules as equally critical to the dispute.
Columbus dispatch reports Governor Davis rushing to Cleveland as his wife undergoes urgent gallbladder surgery at a Cleveland hospital after a long distance call advised immediate operation.
Arthur L. Stewart of Columbus was named securities commissioner by William C. Phipps state director of commerce. Stewart succeeds C F Schaber Democrat. Frederick P Walther of Cleveland was reported to be slated for Cleveland common pleas bench and may become governor secretary. Pal mer L Dawson 73 and Mrs Catherine Curtis 71 of St Clairsville were married, oldest Belmont county couple to obtain a license this year.
Advertising notice states the Entire Lake theater is reserved for Odd Fellows and their families on the night of July 12 with tickets to be secured at the temple. Additional details to be announced later.
In Cleveland, a twelve man jury was seated to try Mrs. Catherine Eva Kaber for murder conspiracies. The courtroom drama notes her opposition to female jurors and shows the panel’s age range from 22 to 50, with the mansion visit to view the crime scene.
Ward R. Hyde sent a $10 fine plus costs to Squire McGlothlin in Parkersburg West Virginia after Parkersburg police traced his auto license plate. Hyde pleaded guilty by telephone from Marietta and was sentenced.
City investigation by Solicitor C. A. Fisher hinges on Columbus Newark decision. Ohio Bell rates may be rebated to subscribers to meet franchise limits. The ruling questions underground conduits without municipal franchise and warns utilities must align with aerial franchise terms.
The Ohio Photo Play Co reports films taken in Canton Sunday and Monday were ruined by fire awaiting showings. A camera crew will return Sunday to Meyers lake for new test pictures of Cantoniansa. Tests are free. films will be shown at the McKinley theater next week.
Police Chief Gauchat ordered arrest of all boys and girls under 16 caught driving automobiles. He says the practice is rising and a halt is needed before a bad accident. City ordinances and state law prohibit under 16 from driving. Police will watch for youthful drivers. Ladies Fall purses advertised by Arthur's Leather Shop at 204 Market Ave N Ady with low prices.
Washington reports that Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair says no tax revision can be enacted in time to affect 1921 rates. If Congress delays, Americans will pay the same federal taxes as last year. Secretary Mellon shares the view and has notified lawmakers. Business already operates on 1921 taxation, and late revision would cause widespread confusion in industry.
Andy Poraka was arrested Tuesday night after police visited 1924 Mahoning rd NE and found two quarts of whiskey in a still inside his home. An informant supplied a drawing to pinpoint the location and a hearing before Police Judge Bowman was set for Thursday. Canton hardware ad follows.
Canton and Akron tremor over N O T wage cut sparks push for lower fares. Union leaders and workers back drastic wage reductions alongside a six cent Canton fare, with Akron already offering five cents and officials weighing further action this week.
County commissioners on Wednesday rejected the North Central Traction plea for extra time to complete the Canton Massillon road paving project. They ordered the company to vacate the highway if work does not start immediately and finish per agreement, with immediate payment of 25 000 due July 1. The board plans a final resolution detailing the county position.
Effective Thursday the two hour parking limit will be enforced in the downtown business district. Police Chief Gauchat announced a day's warning is sufficient for autolsm to learn of the enforcement and instructed officers to arrest autoists who park their machines longer than two hours.
Charles W. Smith sues the county commissioners for 475 dollars claiming his Ford sedan was damaged when it was crowded into a ditch by a county car driven by Thomas J. Cromer and George N. Donaldson, county highway employees. Diehl & Brown represent the plaintiff.
Printers hold meeting at 7 30 P M at the Repository office to conduct important business. Ed Sanders serves as President-Advocate. Ad notes offer best rubber heels at 60 cents from C J Shoe Shop located at 121 Third at SE.
Deputy County Surveyor Atlee Wise says extreme heat has caused minimal damage to Stark county roads. He notes other counties report brick expansion and displacement, but Stark shows practically no trouble from heat.
The ad offers 14 ounce all copper wash boilers priced at 7 dollars each, with 5 and 5.50 dollar options listed. The deal emphasizes savings for home use and urges quick purchase while stock lasts.
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