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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
1
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The heat wave has reached new extremes with 112 deaths in the nation as of Friday, marking five consecutive days of rising temperatures and record mortality. Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Boston, New Haven and Washington report additional fatalities amid sizzling conditions and forecasts of no relief for days.
The Canton police force mourns Edward Bour known as Major a longtime desk sergeant and drum major of the Canton Grand Army band He fought in the Indian Wars under General Custer and served 24 years on the force He died at his daughter's home after a ten week illness ending a life of public service and entertainment He was famed for baton twirling and minstrel performances contributing to local civic life.
Lloyd Russell 43 of Hamilton killed eight family members in their beds then wounded himself. Dorothy Russell 8 is the sole survivor besides the killer, who died after the attack or was wounded, leaving a tragic scene captured in a single photo.
A Democratic slate forms with Abert Huff Ay maker and A pker among entrants as petitions filed for mayor. A mass meeting is scheduled for Sunday night in room 608 at the Bank and Trust building to energize campaign efforts. Charley Brownewell seeks city president, Harry Moreland runs for city solicitor, Harbert leads Canton Material and Service, with strong party backing and a vibrant campaign mood in Stark County.
In Chicago Illinois today the state’s missing witness Mias tele Gehling discussed testimony with Assistant State’s Attorney Sharbaro. Gehling declared she is ready to testify in the Willam Shepherd murder case involving Billy Clintick and related rumors were addressed by Crowe’s office to correct misinformation.
The Canton Daily News announces a premiere Sunday edition featuring a large photo package titled Photograph j enterprise. It promises 600 individual images from McKinley High School and other local scenes, marking the paper’s most ambitious photographic effort to date.
Cleveland on June 5 N 8 Clark acting chief prohibition enforcement officer of Ohio testified as defense witness for Merle B. Copeland in a federal trial over conspiracy involving the release and distribution of Hayner whiskey in 1921 1922. Copeland Russell Barnett denied the government’s charges while Sam Ungerleider's name resurfaced in a dispute over a $52000 payment.
Lloyd Russell 42 is under a lunacy warrant after he shot and killed eight relatives in Hamilton Colorado. He wounded himself and is held in the county jail. Neighbors cite mortgage worries and heat as triggers. His eight victims ranged from four months to 12 years. Dorothy Russell survived fainting. Russell is in a padded cell awaiting further proceedings.
Two men were arrested by deputy sheriffs on a speeding charge. H M Bartlett of 1153 Wertz Ave SW allegedly drove 44 mph on Canton Mansillon road. H O Wycoff of 2001 Union at Alliance allegedly drove a bus at 45 mph on Canton Alliance road.
Foreign powers issued a second note to the Chinese foreign office condemning the Shanghai disorders. They urged measures to protect against renewed outbreaks and demanded the release of Chinese captives. Earlier notes placed responsibility for the riots on foreign police activities in Shanghai.
Mrs May McGerrin 80 died after an alleged assault at Mrs Nora Prendergast 50 in New York. Prendergast, crippled and hobbling with a crutch, was arrested on murder charges following screams heard from the apartment and McGerrin found dead on the kitchen floor.
Curley Burns reluctantly relinquishes his treasured black monkey Pancho Villa to the Nimisila Zoo after a dramatic disruption in the costume shop. The zoo editor is notified and Pancho Villa is prepared for a new home.
June 5 New York health commissioner Dr. Frank J. Monaghan lists heat safety tips. Avoid overeat or overdrink and drink at least six glasses of water daily. Do not overwork or wear heavy clothing. Open windows for sleep. Bathe daily and eat fresh food.
The Canton area saw a rapid rise in temperature after 11:30 as the mercury climbed from 80 to 93 degrees by 1 p m. A cooling breeze offered slight relief but the high for the year, set the day before at 95 degrees, remains. Clear skies and a barometer at 29.12 suggest continued dry weather with no rain in sight.
Report from Shanghai on June 5 cites documents alleging a planned uprising by Chinese workers against foreigners and concessions. About 159000 workers walked out while 150000 joiners include 1000 house servants. Police morale drops with 60 percent out. five rioters wounded by a Japanese mill owner. Municipal council claims Russian propaganda fuels the unrest. Food shortages threaten the foreign quarter and consulate households.
Fourteen students are arrested in Barcelona for plotting to blow up a train carrying King Alfonso to Barcelona. A second bombing attempt on the Barcelona cathedral during the king’s visit was thwarted by police, reports say.
June 5 in Washington President Coolidge appoints William B. Mitchell of St. Paul Minnesota as solicitor general of the United States. Mitchell succeeds James M. Beck who recently resigned the post.
The national press highlights today’s cabinet meeting in Berlin with President Hindenburg presiding. The cabinet will review notes from the Allies on further disarmament to Germany.
June reports from several cities note a major blaze in a business area destroying structures valued at thirty thousand dollars and the Van Dyke Club House burned near a lake. Other items include a youth accidentally wounding his brother with an unloaded gun, new state agriculture board appointees, a widow accused of liquor manufacture, a plumber's death from a car crash, and various local omens from Ashland Toledo Bucyrus and Tiffin.
Anice Van Meter, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Van Meter, drank a disinfectant Thursday in Cleveland area. She was taken to Aultman Hospital and later returned home in favorable condition. Dr A R Olmstead reported an overdose but not a known amount.
Columbus June 5 A resolution supporting President Coolidge economic policy and tax cuts was adopted at the Ohio Bankers Association session. William H. Green of Cleveland was unanimously elected president, succeeding B G Huntington of Columbus. William A. Ackerman of Mt Vernon becomes vice president and Homer M. Davies of Delphos named treasurer, succeeding W K R Myers of Canton.
A county grand jury in special session opened an inquiry into an alleged plot to kidnap Mary Pickford for 200000 dollars. A dozen witnesses testified, including film star Douglas Fairbanks.
Secretary of War John W. Weeks shows signs of improvement after surgery. His wife Mrs Weeks stays by his bedside at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston as doctors report a favorable bulletin on his recovery.
The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers keeps wages constant for the 1925 1926 fiscal year starting July 1 after talks with manufacturers in Atlantic City. Canton Plant Falcon Tin Plate Co official Charles A. Streb and Frank Finnigan led their sides. The agreement covers about 5000 workers nationwide.
Willie MacFarlane and Bobby Jones battled to a dead heat after 18 holes of a playoff for the United States Open in Worcester Massachusetts. Jones drew even on the 17th with a par while MacFarlane missed a three foot putt at the 18th to force the final tie.
A 45 year old laborer Bruce Brown shot and mortally wounded his wife Lula Brown on Thursday and then killed himself in Richmond. Police say Brown, despondent over losing his wife’s affection, carried out the double tragedy after an estrangement.
June 6 report from Indianapolis states Mayor Lew Shank sponsors a plan to erect a monument on public grounds to honor Thomas S. Marshall, America’s wartime vice president. The project would be financed by public mortgage funding to be raised by the city.
The West of Yesterday is faithfully portrayed by Zane Grey in The Thunder the Herd. The frontiers tale stars Jack Hot and Tole Wilson at the Vale Untine Theater and is advertised alongside The Covered Wagon. Free tickets are offered to readers in Canton.
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