Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Canton Daily News in Canton, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1920

Page

1

Larceny Case Report From Unclear 1929 Text

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a larceny case and a person named How Tude or Howlude. Details are unreadable. no clear date, place, or authorities are identifiable.

Fire destroys Sebring business district in six hours

Morning blaze starting in a Chinese laundry leveled Sebring's main block eight families fled Victoria building in night clothes. Loss estimated at 150000 with Herman Drygoods Co. heavily damaged along with the Ohio State Telephone building and Sebring Times. Firemen lacked water. Alliance trucks fought flames as winds fanned the fire. No injuries reported. town left without light or gas.

Alliance Department Herman Drygoods Co Ohio State Telephone Sebring Times McKinley Confectionery Sebring Bank Victoria Sebring

Clothes May Supply Clue In Murder Case

New York July 24 Authorities suspect a woman found dead may have been shipped from Detroit in a trunk. A pink sweater a petticoat and undergarments were found with the body. Police believe exam of the clothing could identify the deceased or any living person at 150 Harper is Detroit bound. Investigators here say they can do little until more evidence arrives from Detroit.

New York Detroit Beeral Harper-ar “An

Auto Thief Fleeing Pursuit Evades Capture in City Chase

On July 24 W W C Holmes of 129 Tiberst Columbus reported a car theft and joined a police pursuit through rural roads toward Richmond Indiana. The bandit eluded officers after a lengthy chase lasting several miles, escaping on country lanes near Matze.

Ww. c. Holmes Tiberst Columbus Thieg Ching Richmond Ind

Roosevelt resigns as secretary of the Democratic vice candidacy

A fragment indicates President Roosevelt resigns from a secretary post amid a Democratic vice candidacy discussion. The text references August timing, a single assistant, and political context without clear names or places.

Weather fragment hints at cooler weekend in Canton area

Fragmentary weather note mentions cooler conditions and a forecast for Saturday in Canton and nearby Tuscarawas, with tentative temperatures and a hint of dimmer morning. No complete details available.

Detectives uncover still hidden under barn cave

Six detectives hunted a cave beneath a barn and found a functioning still, 30 gallons of liquor, and a barrel of raisin mash. George Jaco, owner, was fined $500 and costs after a Friday arraignment on a Prohibition charge. Detectives Weidman Hamlin Pilcher and Biffle led the liquor raid and distillery search near a rear barn. John Muldovan, owner of a soft drink saloon, was fined $300 and costs for selling liquor after a Saturday arraignment.

George Jaco Weidman Hamlin Pilcher Biffle Ing John Muldovan Eighth-st NE Bowman

Aviation club planned here by enthusiasts

Canton aims to become an aviation hub as locals form the Canton Aviation Club affiliated with the Aero Club of America. A Monday meeting at A A Bordner's office will organize the group, seek inclusion on aerial mail routes, and draw Stark county flyers from Massillon and Alliance. Leon Sherrick and Dr F L Nape back the effort as visiting airs teams prepare for a Cleveland Canton air race and a DeHavilland No 6 orders arrive for four passengers.

Canton Ohio Canton Aviation Club The Aero Club of America A. A. Bordner Tuscaranassi W Cleveland F. L. Nape Leon Sherrick Starkco Massillon Alliance Akron Sherrick Field Nape Sherrick Aviation School

Death toll climbs in Belfast district clashes

Rioting between Orangemen and Sinn Feiners in Belfast last night left three more dead, raising the weeklong toll to 17 with fatalities feared to rise. Ambulances were stoned en route to hospitals as unrest paralysed business and crowds looted, while troops intervened as citywide clashes continued and relief workers set up tents on the outskirts.

Belfast Orangemen Sinn Eamonn le Valera

Rede decoration of church planned in Canton sermon tone

The First Methodist Episcopal church grants Pastor Dr. Albert E. Day a month off starting next week. He will preach Sunday and depart for a motor trip to central Ohio. A Cleveland firm will fresco the church during his absence for the September installation of a three manual pipe organ with Vox Humana and chimes.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Albert E. Day Ohio Cleveland Canton

Red Tape Blamed for Hard Water in Columbus

Columbus faces four weeks or more with hard water as red tape slows soda ash purchases. City Auditor Ginder refuses open market buys due to competitive bidding rules, while the contracted supplier withholds delivery for better offers. It may take a month to unwind the bureaucratic knot.

Columbus Ginder Charles Hoover

McCulloch Seen as Likely Winner in Ohio Gubernatorial Fight

In Columbus on July 24, Republicans race for the gubernatorial nomination with two weeks left. McCulloch appears in a strategic Harding-like position, threatening to surge if Cole and Davis fail to curb his wave. Democrats, led by Vic Donahey, await August 7 Cox nomination to chart their general election path.

Columbus Harding McCulloch Cole

Armistice Reached Between Russian and Polish Armies

London reports an armistice agreement between Russian and Polish field commanders, with fighting in the Russo Polish theater to cease immediately though full terms may take days to settle. Official telegrams note uncertainty over complete terms from Moscow and Warsaw. Ad notices include a sacred concert at First Christian Bible School, free admission, and Melons advertised by Ady on Cherry Avenue SE.

London Moscow Warsaw

Seven Room House And Garage For Sale Ady NW

Land ay and Fifth st SW Ady. Seven room house and garage NW priced at 5950 with terms. Contact 3568 M Ady for details.

Good Nature Of Hawley Is Imposed Upon

COLUMBUS July 24 A local grocer Chester Hawley cashed a $22 check from a stranger whose groceries totaled $3. Later he found a robe and revolver stolen from his car, and learned the check was worthless.

Hawley Chester Hawley Aggrave Matters

Man 64 Ends Life in Home Shooting

Charles Raspiller, sixty four, committed death by own action at his home 1918 Crowell SW early Saturday morning by shooting himself through the forehead. Ill health and grief over his wife’s death three years ago were cited by Coroner McQuate as causes. Miss Molly Karcher, his niece, found him at 9 15 am after giving him his medicine at 1 80 pm. The revolver used was an .88 caliber weapon, held close to the head to muffle the report. Body taken to Seesholtz undertaking establishment for burial preparation.

Charles Raspiller Crowlel SW Raspiller McQuate Molly Karcher

Yacht Race Off Try It Monday For Regatta Finish

The deciding race between Shamrock IV and Resolute was postponed to Monday due to high winds. Both yachts were ready at the starting point near Sandy Mook New Jersey when the regatta committees signaled a postponement for the day.

Borough Sandy Mook N. J Big Wireless Shamrock IV Thomas Tipton

One Wife Too Many in Dayton Divorce Suit

Frances Clark seeks a Dayton common pleas divorce from Charles M. Clark claiming their 1919 marriage was invalid due to his prior marriage to Grace M. Hrammer in California in 1905 and a bigamy indictment. she states he vanished after bond. Also notes a Canton ad for traveling bags at Arthur's Leather Shop with prices from 2.75 to 25 dollars.

Dayton Charles M. Clark Piqua Frances Clark Common Pleas Court Grace M California Canton Arthur's Marketay N.— Ady

The Colored Jubilee Singers at First M Church Sunday

The Colored Jubilee Singers will perform at the First M Church on Sunday, presenting a program of spirited gospel songs and spirituals. The event invites community members to attend and enjoy an afternoon of music.

Colored Jubilee Singers at Sunday church service

The Colored Jubilee Singers will perform at the church Sunday evening at 7 30 with free admission. Note says admission free and time listed.

Union Chieftains Favor Acceptance of Wage Award

Citicago July 24 union leaders urge rank and file to accept the United States railroad labor board award in an immediate ballot. The outlaw switchmen refuse the award citing no seniority rights for April strikers. Federal subpoenas target leaders in the Lever Act case as hearings on higher wages continue. Insurgents in Columbus persist in a stay on vacation until a fair settlement is reached for all involved.

Citicago United States Railroad Labor Board Switchmen John Granan Federal Grand Jury Graunan Columbus Federal Railroad Labor Board Managers Association Five Brotherhood Acatoday

Jubilee Singers at First Methodist Service

Mrs. Louise Mullone Braxton of the Macon Normal and Industrial School brings the Jubilee Singers to sing at Sunday morning service in the First Methodist Episcopal church. The sacred songs reflect Negro spirituals such as Steal Away to Jesus Swing Low Sweet Chariots Prepare Me Oh Lord Nobody Knows The Trouble I See Walk in Jerusalem Just Like John. Braxton will briefly speak on the school’s educational work among colored southerners after the service.

Louise Mullone Braxton Macon Normal and Industrial School Macon Georgia Jubilee Singers First Methodist Episcopal Church Jesus Jerusalem John South

Fall proves fatal for painter in Holiday's Cove incident

Robert Stockdale, 43, a painter from East Liverpool, died in city hospital after breaking his back from a fall while working on a house at Holiday's Cove, WA. He was brought to the hospital after the accident. Royal Order of Lions picnic set for Sunday at Sippo Lake with tickets on sale at Kendall's Jewelry Store.

Liverpool Robert Stockdale Holiday's Cove Stockdale Royal Order of Lions’ Picnte Sippo Lake Kendall's Jewelry W. Tuse st.—Ady

Payroll Heist by Five Bandits At Canton's Auto Plant

Five gunmen held up L J Gsehwend and William Linten as they left the Elbel Manufacturing Co payroll office in Canton. They seized a satchel containing about $4.7 million in payroll funds, then fled in a waiting car. Gsehwend and Linten, armed officers with the firm, were uninjured. The theft, the first payroll holdup in Canton in years, prompted police to seek fast pursuit cars and increased patrols on routes into Akron and nearby towns.

Gun Point L. J Elbel Manufacturing Co Mulberfyrd SE William Linten Revereyt First National Bank Gsehwend Gauchat Ferd Gsehwend TL. J. Gsehwend Gschwend Ischwend Tie Eng Madisonay Navarrerd North Canton O'Reek Akron Linten Diebold Safe & Lock Co Ebel Co Jon Gachwend Canton Cleveland

Bandits Pursued Toward Akron in Goodrich Test Car

William Dunn and Fred Graub, in a Goodrich test car, chased five payroll robbers early Saturday. They traveled up to Akron and back with no arrests, learning the robber carried a description and headed north toward Akron fifteen minutes ahead. Graub and officers extended the search to North Canton before returning the car to service.

William Dunn Goodrich Fred Graub Fiber Manufacturing Company Cgraub Akron Dunn Poties Gauchat Graub Canton

Canton Merritt Co Ad For Meyers Lake Park Dancing

Canton Merritt Co lists Meyers Lake Park events with dancing in the afternoon and evening at the park and notes Saturday hours until 9 p m. The ad references Macks Popular Players and promotes the venue at 217 Tuscarawasst W.

Canton Merritt Co Tuscarawasst W Meyers Lake Park Macks Ady

Y M C A Drive Raised Funds For Canton Branch

The Y M C A reports a near complete $281,000 drive with $211,900 in pledged gifts and an added $60,000 from Hoover Co for a North Canton community building. A special committee will pursue remaining $18,000 to reach the $300,000 goal, with plans for three buildings and continued fundraising.

Y. M G. A. Leonard Mico Campaiagn Leonard North Canton Hoover Suetion Sweeper Co Hoover Co Canton Association Canton Canton Proper North EA. Bowman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aes Bai Kind Tn Hy Roman Bary Her Desing J. Burke T. Titus Conduon Cowan Nickel Plate Road Nnsylvania Line Cmeago Roosevelt Mday Fay Pop Deen Dimun Petes Canton Merritt Cor Tuscarawas Canton Morris Plan Bank America Joseph H. Himes Congress WIM J. M. Phillipps Religious Telescope First U. B. Church Cleveland-ay Unionists First Methodist Episcopal Colored Jubilee Singers First Christian Bible School Andy Frank M. E First U. B First M. Church Andy Chicago Railroad Methodist Paymaster Otekee Fourth-st SE Tin N. Canton
Search Courier

Search the Canton Daily News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Canton Daily News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication