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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1920

Page

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Britain Sees Spa Talks Mixed Results on German Coal

Premier Lloyd George said the Spa conference achieved much but lamented U S inaction as Germany signed a coal delivery pact to supply 2,000,000 tons monthly. He warned enforcement of disarmament could be harder, noted German sincerity, and said allies might fetch coal themselves if needed. Talks covered disarmament indemnity and war crime trials with potential Rhur occupation. Arrangements aim to extend German credits to secure coal and food for workers.

Spa Belgium United States Premier Lloyd George London Lloyd George Washington Deauville Berlin Germany Rhur Poland

Plain tailored clothes rule echoes in women’s group

The annual convention of the Women’s Association of Commerce in Columbus, July 17, approved a resolution urging plain tailored clothes suitable for any occasion. A second resolution asserted that American women should clothe themselves and not leave fashion decisions to men’s organizations. Officers elected included Mrs. Jenee King of Chicago as president, Dr Ira Behnke of Chicago and Mrs Ora L. Froust of Tulsa as presidents, Miss Idaho Miller of Uncle, Indiana as secretary, and Miss Em May of Terre Haute, Indiana as treasurer.

Columbus Women's Association Ira Behnke Chicago Ora L. Froust Tulsa Okla Idaho Miller Em- May Terre Haute Ind Treasur

Alaskan Flyer Resumes Flight After Delay

A news item reports the Alaskan flyer, during a foggy pause in a Pennsylvania flight, resuming his journey on Thursday with a landing planned earlier and a crew of three Army flyers in the region. An auto theft incident is noted as R L Smith’s car was taken from Fadden's Clothing Store on Friday night.

Scranto Neatre le Pa R. L. Smith Maryland-ay Fadden Second-st

WeatherUpdate with showers in northeast area

Partly cloudy conditions are expected with thunder showers moving into the northeast. A brief, scattered shower risk remains through the evening with mild temperatures and light winds.

Canton Proposes 426485 Deficiency Bonds to Bridge Finances

Canton's deficiency in operating expenses to January 1, 1921 stands at 426,485.60 dollars. City auditor S. FE Barr said Friday the council will be asked to authorize the sale of deficiency bonds to cover this amount to year end operations.

Canton S. FE Barr

Tribute to Wright Work Unveiled in Paris Square

Paris July 1 a tribute to Wilbur Wright’s contribution to world progress was paid with the unveiling of a colossal stone statue in Place Jacobins at Lemans The undraped figure stands in a climbing pose with arms outstretched toward the sky The statue was created by Landowski a renowned European sculptor and members of the American Aero Club attended the ceremony.

Paris Wilbur Wright France

Banker Is Killed In Taxi Accident

AKRON July 17 William P. O'Brien 35 secretary of the Ohio Savings Trust Co was killed when his taxicab rolled over three times after colliding with a dairy truck on his way home from the bank Paul Collier driver of the taxi was arrested charged with manslaughter Collier reputedly drove at forty miles an hour

Akron William P. O'Brien Ohio Savings & Trust Co O'Brien Paul Collier Collier

Meyers Lake Park Dancing Afternoon and Evening

Meyers Lake Park hosts a dancing event with afternoon and evening slots featuring the Macks Popular Players. Ady is noted in the listing.

Meyers Lake Park Macks Ady

U C T Picnic Sunday at Waynesburg Grove Ad

Classified note urges daily ad submission by 11 a m and Sunday ad drops by 9 p m Saturday. Quick results call 3500. U C T picnic Sunday at Waynesburg Grove meets at U C T hall at 9 30 a m sharp.

The Daily News Waynesburg Grove U. C. T. Hall

Garbage workers quit over new pay scale dispute

Sixteen garbage drivers and helpers quit Friday night over the July 20 wage scale. They demanded the maximum 70 cents an hour, up from 65. Service Director H A Smith ordered them to return or resign. Councils set a sliding scale from 60 to 70 cents and warned replacements would be hired to resume collections on Monday.

Service H. A. Smith Smith Council

Fighting Begins Near Adrianople in Thrace

Heavy fighting breaks out near Adrianople Thrace with communications cut off since Thursday. Reports suggest Greek and Turkish nationalists clash as Greece expands occupation in Thrace amid Bulgarian mobilization fears.

Constantinople Adrianople Thrace

Rheinish republic to be proclaimed in German Rhineland

Geneva dispatch reports in London that information has reached Geneva of an impending proclamation of a Rheinish republic in the German Rhineland. The plan is described as forthcoming, with details expected to be announced by authorities.

Rhineland London Geneva Daily Express Today

Hold Up Mail Train Near Donaghmore

A band of about 100 men halted a mail train near Donaghmore early today. They lined up the crew beside the car and seized all the official mail. The report notes an interest offer of 5 percent per year payable semiannually from The Canton Morris Plan Bank.

Belfast Donaghmore Canton Morris Plan Bank Ady

Republicans Hope for Break When Goa Meets Wilson

A. O. Hayward reports from Marion on July 17 that Republican leaders await a key meeting between President Wilson and Governor Cox to determine if a united front can hold. Cox may lose Democratic support if he accepts Wilsonian league ideas or break with Wilson to align with anti-Wilson factions.

Marion Wilson Cox League of Nations United States Congress Senator Lodge Senate William G. McAdoo Murphy New York Brennan Chicago Taggart Indiana Warren G. Harding Washington Mansfield Paul A. Ewert Joplin Frank T. Ellison Rochester N. Y Ellison Allen B. Jaynes Albert M Sames Arizona United Party United Effort

Six Fined and Sentenced for Circus Clips Case

Six men described as circus clip suspects were arraigned before Police Judge Bowman. Each of the six men Sam Brown Edward Crowl Eddie Walker Jesse Evans Albert Fields and John Faust was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. Bertillon records show two prior arrests. Lester Mitchell and Anthony Zedell received 40 day sentences suspended if they left the city.

Bowman Bertillon Sam Brown Edward Crowl Eddie Walker Jesse Evans Albert Fields John Faust Lester Mitchell Anthony Ze

Festival By Y P 8 North Canton at Jackson Township Hall

Festival by Y P 8 at Jackson Township Hall Massillon Mc Donaldsville Road Saturday evening July 17 Everyone invited Ady Sale of traveling bags and suit cases from 2 75 to 26 and up You will save money at Arthurs Register Shop 204 Market Ave N Ady

North Canton Jackson Township Hall Massillon-Mc- Donaldsville-rd Arthur Ady

Coal Dealers Balk On Winter Fuel Plan In City Meet

Mayor Herman R. Witter and coal dealers, meeting Friday, agreed to defer action on winter fuel plans until after federal adjustments next Monday or Tuesday. Witter said a formal discussion occurred Saturday and he will summon dealers for a conference once a decision is ready. He plans to pool coal during the season, noting the coal problem has long been a major issue.

Herman R. Witter Witter

Knife Attack Alleges Wifes Slashing Near Eye

Nick Christie is jailed on suspicion of slashing his wife in the face with a large knife near the right eye and across the cheek to prevent her from testifying in Justice Hemminger’s court. He was chased through town, boarded a Mahoning road NIN car, then apprehended in the public square after police tipped off his approach. he has prior trouble with women in the past six months.

Nick Christie Christie Justice Hemminger Mahoning Rd Nin

Cox to meet Wilson in DC after arrival for talks on living cost and League

Governor Cox arrives in Washington for a White House meeting with President Wilson and a series of conferences at Judge Ansberry’s home. He plans talks with Victor Murdock on the high cost of living and with Flood and other Democrats on House prospects and League of Nations reservations.

Washington James M. Cox Ohio Wilson White House District of Columbia Lst Timothy T. Ansberry Cox Victor Murdock Federal Trade Commission Representative Flood Virginia Democratic Congressional Committee San Francisco Glass Ansberry Democratic National Committee House League of Nations

Three Year Old Dies After Strychnine Ingestion

George Seblic, three, of Wooster Avenue Louisville Road, died in Mercy hospital from strychnine poisoning after nibbling pills he found in a box. His parents, Mr and Mrs Steve Seblic, reported the child had swallowed about six pills, causing convulsions. Dr C N Clark treated him at Mercy hospital, but he died shortly after arrival. The body was taken to Jacobs undertaking. services planned for Sunday at 1 30 pm with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

George Seblic Steve Seblic Woosteravy NE Stop 9 Louisville-rd Mercy Hospital C.N. Clark Jacobs Calvary Cemtery

Arrest Ruberto Singer Is Held In Murder Case

New York July 16 Jerry Ruberto alias the wolf was held by police in connection with the murder of Alfredo Graziano outside an east side restaurant. Police said Ruberto and Graziano were bitter rivals over a woman and fought in the restaurant two nights before the shooting. Kitty Flynn aka Loretta Leroy, a cabaret singer who dined with Graziano, was detained as a material witness. Wilson Jackson a colored chauffeur and Pascale De Fina were also held as witnesses.

New York Jerry Ruberto the Wolf Alfredo Graziano East Side Kitty Flynn Loretta Leroy Grasiano Wilson Jackson Pascale de Fina

Withdraw Troops Guard Citizens in China Skirmishes Continue

London report says American troops reinforcing Long-Shan and Li esch-Wang have moved back to Ching-Wang-Tao. The withdrawal follows rebel activity as government forces contest limited skirmishes in the district, with several American families summering there.

London Long-Shan Liesch-Wang Ching-Wang-Tao Tien Tain

Notice U. B R K P Regular Meeting

All members of the uniform rank K of P to attend the regular meeting Monday evening for final encampment arrangements. Geo. A. DeRoche, Capt. Adv. Macks Popular Players Ady.

U. BR. K K. of P Geo A. DeRoche

Girl Locked In Wardrobe For 24 Hours

In Cleveland on July 17 11 year old Josephine March slept in a large wardrobe after entering during a sewing class and waking to a locked door. Police and friends searched the town fearing a kidnapping while she slept for a full day until hunger woke her.

Cleveland Josephine March

Transportation tieup in Chicago lessened

Chicago July 17 officials said talks between striking maintenance men and the street car company were under way. Williston Fish, chief of the surface lines, announced that 161 cars were in operation and that a few more hours would restore normal transportation, even during rush hours. Substations were being manned rapidly to aid the repair effort.

Chicago Maintainance Street Car Company Willistone Fish Surface Lines

Chinese and Japanese Soldiers Clash near Pekin

Chinese and Japanese troops clashed on the outskirts of Pekin as supporters of General Chi Li opposed Japanese forces. Many wounded were treated at Pekin hospitals. Casualty figures were not available.

Tekin China Chi- Li I’ekin Pekin

Bates Stand At Arcade Market And Dance Tonight

Bates stand at arcade market draws attention as Batter Week continues with fresh chatter about events. A dance tonight at Loulaville promises lively entertainment and community gathering.

Ste Ib Bates Arcade Market Loulaville

Akron Carmen Back at Work After 11 Day Strike

Akron Ohio July 17 street car workers returned to duties after an 11 day strike. They voted 270 to 60 to accept an arbitration board award of 65 cents an hour, contingent on higher fare by Northern Ohio Traction Co. Cornell moved an emergency ordinance for a five cent cash fare with no tickets for 60 days as city and company negotiate a 25 year franchise expected to be completed within the period.

Akron Street Carmen Arbitration Board Northern Ohio Traction Co Cornell City and Company

Los Angeles Quakes Hit City Causing Major Damage

Thousands of dollars in damage occurred as a series of earthquakes shook Los Angeles. No fatalities reported yet, though injuries occurred. Shocks at 10:10 am, 1:17 pm, and 1:30 pm were violent, sending office workers into the streets and halting business. County jail inmates demanded release as elevators bobbed and fire alarms sounded amid falling bricks. Nearby towns reported similar experiences.

Los Angeles Calif United Press

Whiskey Ring Story Scouted in Cincinnati

Investigation by federal prohibition agent Thomas JF Stone found no evidence of illegal whiskey transactions connected to Joseph B Elwell the New York sportsman whist expert who was murdered weeks ago No reports in the Ohio Maryland division link Elwell and no basis for suspicions were found Colonel Stone said while in Columbus to confer with division heads.

Cincinnati Thomas JF. Stone Federal Joseph B. Elwell New York Prohibition Enforcement Service Elwell Col. Stone Stone Columbus

Better Herbs Where Love Is in Columbus Divorce Plea

Thomas Brown, a Columbus resident, seeks divorce from Grace Brown Brown claiming she forced him to stay on the front porch until 1:30 a m before he could retire in peace and that she threatened to kill him.

Columbus Thomas Brown Grace Brown

AWAIT REPAIRS TO FIRE ENGINE AT CRYSTAL PARK

Fire engine No 7 at Crystal Park has been out of service for six weeks due to a broken crank shaft. Fire Chief Mesnar reports all city firefighting apparatus are undergoing overhaul to restore readiness and save costs. The crankshaft is on order from Buffalo, N Y, and the small emergency truck is stationed at the No 7 house.

Crystal Park Tuscarawassi W Mesnar Muffalo N.Y No. 7 House

Resolute Leads Off Second America’s Cup Race

Captain Adams again takes honors aboard the U 8 destroyer Shamrock IV and Resolute in the second race for Americas cup after a lengthy delay for wind. Starting near 2 PM, with a light breeze, both yachts crossed the line just before 2 PM amid choppy waters off Goldsborough.

Resolute Captain Adams Goldsborough United Press Shamrock IV

Ocean Alone Wet Today At New York Yacht Races

Spectators found the ocean the only wet feature as prohibition enforcement shut bars on excursion boats beyond the three mile limit after Thursday’s first race. Wardiner Or imzaba officials, who carried the most spectators, stated they did not authorize liquor sales during Thursday’s cruise.

New York Shevlin Orimzaba

Resolute and Shamrock Tackle Start Of Privateer Regatta

Resolute leads Shamrock at the line as both yachts maneuver for wind. Capt Adams of Resolute dominates the start while Shamrock trims to counter. A delayed start is signaled by the G flag as winds remain light and spectators crowd the Ambrose channel.

Resolute Lee Adams Shamrock Burton Nicholson Ambrose Channel Victoria Thomas Lipton Corsair New York Yacht Club Regatta Committee

Pool room raid nets six men including John Scholar

Detectives Weidman Pence and Wogley raided a pool room at 604 Sixth Street SE owned by Sunny Brown shortly before noon Saturday. John Scholar and five other men, all Negro, were charged with running a gambling house and will be arraigned Monday before Police Judge Bowman.

John Scholar Weidman, Pence Wogley Sixth-st SE Sunny Brown Bowman

Juvenile Held After Concealed Weapons Arrest

John KEsmart was arrested Friday night by Officer Grove for carrying concealed weapons. Officers found a knife, hatchet, and rifle on his person. The juvenile suspect was turned over to the probate court.

John Kesmart Grove

Burglars Steal From Knepper Home on Loganay NW

Burglars entered the residence of J. C. Knepper at 1351 Loganay Northwest Friday night while the family was away. They forced a window to gain entry and stole three dollars in cash. A minor property crime unfolded with no reported injuries.

J. C. Knepper Loganay

Fuhrman Estate Seeks Court Permission to Sell Property

Frank Couch as administrator for Mary E B Fuhrman requests common pleas court Saturday to authorize selling Fuhrman property to pay about $2,000 in debts. Petition lists her husband and two minor children Adrian and Thomas Miller.

Frank Couch Mary EB. Fuhrman Common Pleas Court Mra

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