Ruff Will Probe Canton Food Profiteering
Prosecuting Attorney Walter S. Ruff accuses Canton of widespread food profiteering and hoarding to drive up prices. He heads to Columbus to confer with Ohio Attorney General John G. Price as Governor Cox backs action to empower prosecutors and launch a thorough investigation of food storage and distribution practices.
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Canton
Walter S. Ruff
Columbus
John G. Price
Cox
Ohio
Price
Ruff
Torneys
Burglars Loot Tailor Shop for $1000 in Cloth
Anton New 210 Tuscarawas st FE reports thieves broke in Friday night by climbing a shed and removing a screen. Detective Chief Swope says loot totaled about $1000 with silk lining left. clues point to use of an automobile or wagon. Other crimes include Tony Pappas 1002 Carnahan-avE reporting a pool room burglary with $80 in cash and six boxes of cigars stolen. Dell Little room at Dewaltay SW robbed. hunting knife and flashlight noted.
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Anton New
Tuscarawas St FE
Mt Cloth
Newman
Swope
Jimmy Marks
Tony Pappas
Carnahan-av E
Dell Little
Dewaltay
Weather Forecast Summary for the Area
The report notes upcoming temperatures including a low around 72 degrees and high near 72. It mentions weather conditions tonight and Sunday with the Mariners of Liberty meeting on Monday, July.
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Notios
Amardians of Liberty
Lucky Beer Dump Floods New Philadelphia Sewers
In New Philadelphia, 200 barrels of full strength pre prohibition beer were dumped into the sewers by Stark Tuscarawas Brewing Co to avoid taxes. Beer flowed to the river, forcing a manhole lid off and splashing streets while Canton fishes receive no beer. John G Rommel, president of Stark Tuscarawas Breweries, says they have none to dispose of after the country went dry and claims no knowledge about the New Philadelphia beer.
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New Philadelphia
Stark
Tuscarawas Brewing Company
Canton
John G. Rommel
Tuscarawas Breweries
Rommel
Philadelphia
Aviator Strike Ends As Mail Service Resumes From New York
Aerial mail service between New York and Chicago resumed after a settlement with striking pilots. Pilot Harold Lewis flew the first Westbound mail at 8 27 am carrying ten pounds for Belfonte Pa. Officials expect Washington mails to depart before noon. Pilots cited unsafe weather and wage issues, with two discharges central to the dispute. Superintendent Stanton agreed to review grievances in Washington as Otto Praeger directed. The pilots named Anglin and Lee to represent them. Lee and Smith were the discharged pilots whose fate sparked the strike.
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Harold Lewis
West
Belfonte
Washington
Belmont Park
S. A
Stanton
Post Office Department
Otto Praeger
T. H. Anglin
Hamilton Lee
Lee
Leon Smith
Praeger
Smith
Local Ads Include Car Loads of Acid Fertilizer and Leather Goods
Advertisements list 167 lb sacks of 16 percent acid fertilizer at 25 dollars per ton with delivery by railcar on Monday or Tuesday. The Otherman Gehmann Co. advertises built cases and traveling bags priced up to 15 dollars. Arthur's Leather Shop offers leather goods. Also promoted is a Biblical address by T A Phillips at Eagle Hall McCurdy on Sunday at 9 30 AM.
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otherman-Gehman Co
Arthur's Leather Shop
T. A. Phillips
Eagle Hall
McCurdy Ik
Airplanes thrill Canton with sky battle display
Canton enjoyed a thrilling airshow by Lieut. Eddie Stinson and Matt Murphy, who flew from Pittsburgh to perform over Lincoln Heights Flying Field. City editor Julien Proskauer and real estate agent W. J. Ueberhart rode as passengers, as many Cantonians lined the skies Friday and Saturday seeking rides and more stunts.
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Canton
Eddie Stinson
Matt Murphy
Pittsburgh
Iidea
Julien J. Proskauer
Daily News
W. J. Ueberhart
Rodney Pullen
Photographs of Canton Newsman’s Trip Published Sunday
Canton Daily News published four aerial photographs taken by J. J. Proskauer city editor and Aviator Stinson. The images, captured Friday and Saturday, show Canton from up to speed with loopy maneuvers and include views at different elevations. The photographs, similar to war era air photos, will be reproduced exclusively in the Canton Daily News Sunday.
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J. J. Proskauer
Canton Daily News
Stinson
Canton
Proskauer
Air Show Stunt Drivers Loop High Above Lincoln Heights
Two skilled pilots display daring stunts above downtown with 3000 foot rises, loops, and falling leaf spins while real aerial combat practice unfolds in the air. Planes touch down near Tuscarawas Street W at Lincoln Heights with Marine and Naval guards ensuring crowd safety.
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Lincoln Heights
Tuscarawasst W
Engelson
Grey
Marine Recruiting Station
Taylor
Naval Recruiting Service
Music in the grill on weekend evenings at Margaret's Shop
Advertisement notes music in the grill Saturday and Sunday evenings. Margaret's Chocolate Shop advertises noon lunch for 30 cents in the Deli at Roth & Hugs Square store with quick service.
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Music In the Grill
Margaret's Chocolate Shop
Adv
Roth & Hugs Square
Margarets Chocolate Shop
Advy
Margaret's Chocolate Shoup
Sunday Excursion Mates Via Western and Lake Erie
Sunday excursion service begins Sunday July 27 and runs each Sunday thereafter to September 28, between Canton and Cleveland with Carrollton as a branch point, effective for the season.
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Canton
Cleveland
Carrollton
Canton Steubenville Route Chosen For State Road
The Canton Chamber of Commerce and Canton Automobile club celebrate a five year effort ending with the state highway department designating a main market road from Canton to Steubenville as Market Route No 75. The route passes through Carrollton and replaces earlier disputes among Carrollton Malvern and Magnolia, forming a paved express from the Great Lakes to the Ohio River and serving as a vital market outlet and war time route.
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Canton Chamber of Commerce
Canton Automobile Club
State Highway Department
Canton
Steubenville
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Ll. KE. Double
Chamber of Commerce
L. P. Richey
G. F. Rudisill
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Long Wight
Carrollton
Malvern
Magnolia
Carranza asked to recover boy kidnapped near Mexico City
Washington reported urgent representations to the Mexican foreign office after bandits seized 14 year old Phillip Thompson from his father's Miraflores ranch 36 miles from Mexico City. They took his horse and revolver and demanded 1500 pesos ransom, threatening death if not paid. Miraflores lies in the federal district of the state of Mexico under Carranza control.
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Washington
Miraflores
Federal District
State of Mexico
Carranza
Dell store advertises delicious soda in Roth and Hugs Square
An item notes tasty soda available at the Dell store located in Roth and Hugs Square. The brief promotes a refreshment option tied to the local shop. It mentions the store name and location without detailing prices or dates.
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Dell
Roth & Hugs Square
Ady
Margaret's Chocolate Shop Ad Slogan Highlight
An old style advertisement touts Margaret's Chocolate Shop with the promise of “Just a little better” and daily offerings from 11 to 2 percent. The fragment emphasizes a friendly sales pitch and casual tone.
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Margaret’s Chocolate Shop
Adv
Arcade Market Closes 7 P M Saturday Ad Ends
Arcade Market will close at seven o clock Saturday evening with early advertising promoting the sale. The notice indicates hours and event timing for shoppers and vendors.
Famous dancer Gertrude Hoffman vanishes in New York
New York July 26 Gertrude Hoffman a renowned dancer disappeared from her home her husband Max Hoffman reporting to a private detective agency that a search should be conducted She was last seen entering a Fifth Avenue drug store on Wednesday.
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New York
Gertrude Hoffman
Max Hoffman
Health official to oversee Stark county under Hughes act
State health official Dr. J. Schwartz visited Canton to discuss organizing Stark under the Hughes health act. He outlined a plan where Canton's health officer could supervise county health needs, with township advisory councils forming a county health board. The act takes effect August 19, with Stark entitled to 31 advisory council members.
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FE. J. Schwartz
M. D
Division of
State Department of Health
Canton
Poorman
F. M. Sayre
Schwartz
Stark
Cornell
Stark Co
Summit
Mahoning
Cuyahogas
Akron
Local Office of Nat Com Opens Daily Car Route
The local office of the National Committee for organizing iron and steel workers operates daily at the corner of W. Tusest and Cleveland Avenue above Brown's Floral store with Bert Evey as Secretary? Advisor. The notice promotes affordable rates at “The Dell” located in Hoth & Hugs Square store.
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Nat. Com
W. Tusest
Clevelandav
Brown
Bert Evey
Sec
Special meeting of Local No 111 on July 27
A special meeting of Local No 111 is scheduled for Sunday July 27 at 10 am. The agenda concerns business of importance to every member and proceeds by order of the president.
Secret indictment leads to jail for Thelma Potts forgery
Thelma Potts, 19, held in Stark County jail on forgery charges after grand jury seated a secret indictment Friday. Investigators say she forged two $600 checks on Indiana Harbor National Bank by signing her father’s name. Bank initially refused cashing, but Potts persuaded staff and the checks cleared. Father, former superintendent of Stark Rolling Mill, notified and expected in Canton to post bond for October arraignment. Potts was identified by a tipster and arrested late Friday night before transfer to county authorities.
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Thelma Potts
Grand
Stark Co
Indiana Harbor National Bank
Canton
Potts
Operatives Seek Trotsky’s Agent in New York
Opera tives of the Lusk committee seeking Bolshevik influence in the United States searched for Mme Sarah Nanovna Kavvich, said to be sent by Leon Trotsky to spread propaganda. The panel received a list of more than 200 alleged trusted propagandists, with many thought to be active in the United States.
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New York
Lusk Legislative Committee
United States
Mme
Sarah Nanovna Kavvich
Leon Trotsky
America
We Pay 5 Percent You should be one of our depositors
A Canton Morris Plan Bank advertisement invites readers to become depositors offering five percent interest. The terse ad echoes early 20th century bank promotions touting secure savings and attractive yields.
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Canton Morris Plan Bank
Adv
Tuscola Deliveries Highlighted by Local Adverts
Grocer promotes Tuscola delivery service with a striking slogan. An Advy advertisement lists chicken and fish dinners at Boss Hotel in McDonaldsville and a Beil address in N Canton, with contact 302-W1 for orders.
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Boss Hotel
McDonaldsville
Beil, N. Canton
Grand Jury Reports 43 Indictments in Stark County
The Stark county May term grand jury reported 43 indictments, nine secret, from 56 cases heard with 170 witnesses. Charges ranged from burglary and larceny to carrying concealed weapons and shooting with intent to kill, with no first degree murder or manslaughter indictments. Eight secret indictments were for non-support amid rising wife complaints attributed to wartime marriages and high living costs. The panel did not urge a new jail but recommended improvements to the existing facility.
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Stark Co
Walter & Ruff
Ruff
Officials eye new Bryan Av to SW rail route plan
Mayor Poorman and city officials joined NCT officials for an inspection of the Bryan avenue southwest extension route. Grading contracts for Navarre road SW and Dryan avenue SW awarded to Harry Carl and Burd Construction, with work to start immediately. NCT reported faster progress as steel availability improves and city officials pledged to rush completion.
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Poorman
Zink
Sarver
Dan Scanlon
F. J. Conklin
Bryan-av SW
Navarre-rd
Dryan-av
Harry Carl
Navarre Rd
Burd Construction Company
Canton
Traction Company
Collier's Weekly Sold To Crowell's Publishing Co
New York dated July 26 reports Collier's Weekly has been sold to Crowell's Publishing Co, taking over all Collier publications. No staffing changes planned. Finley Peter Dunne remains editor.
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Collier’s Weekly
Crowell’s
New York
Collier's Weekly
The
Crowell Publishing Co
P. F. Collier and Son
Collier’s
Finley Peter Dunne
Senate Debates Wilson Third-Term Plot Spars Partisan Feud
Senate Democrats accused by foes of engineering a third term push to boost Wilsons case for re election and to discredit opposition as partisan jealousy. Senators prepared for renewed foreign policy debate while the chamber idle awaiting Monday sessions.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
League of Nations
League
Senate and Foreign Relations Committee
Lke Borah
Johnson
Reopen Job Office If New Site Is Found
The U S Employment Service office in Canton closed Saturday and will reopen once a suitable site is located. F J Ley of the Columbus central office arranged storage of equipment in the post office after vacating the city hall basement. He said maintenance funds exist but temporary suspension is needed until quarters are found, with the city building department moving into the adjacent room next week.
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U. S. Employment Service
F. J. Ley
Central Office
Columbus
Ley
Canton
City Hall
Service
Zink City
Austrian Foreign Minister Bauer Resigns
Basle July 26. Foreign Minister Bauer of Austria has resigned. Chancellor Karl Renner, leader of the Austrian peace delegation, has assumed the additional duties of Foreign Secretary.
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Basle
Bauer
Austria
Vienna
Karl Renner
Drink Toscora for a satisfying choice
A grocer advertises Tuscorahone as a satisfying beverage option with delivery now available, urging customers to order for home enjoyment. The brief note emphasizes quick delivery and product appeal.
Adv Music Ad Reads Save You Money On New Home
An advertisement promises savings of 500 to 1000 dollars on a new home. It provides contact numbers Bell 44 R N. Canten and State 3249 M for C. K. Stoner and mentions Adv Music in the chill Saturday and olate Shoup with uncertain wording.
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R N. Canten
C. K. Stoner
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