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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
1
Mrs Gordon B Mather of Toledo a society leader wife of H H Dodge Engineering Co vice president is in critical condition after a stone was thrown through a window striking her head Guests heard two stones hit the house before the attack was linked to a spate of poison pen letters to prominent locals Police pursue a prowler theory
The June 8 report based on the Survey of Current Business says sharp sugar price rises were economically unjustified and artificially promoted. It notes March stockpiling by refiners and Cuban interests, with rising wholesale prices and larger exports in March 1923, amid claims of speculative causes and shortages.
Cincinnati dispatch says Derick W. Galbraith Post 1 American Legion urges arrest and jailing of Eugene V. Debs if he makes overt acts or disloyal statements at a Music hall event set for June 21. The post honors the late national commander and counts overseas veterans among its members.
Ohio forecast tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures and a high near 86. Also notes yesterday’s 9 pm temperature and various ads for local events including a high wire act at Meyers Lake Park starting Sunday June 10, film theater showings, home goods, and hats.
Mayor Curtis and city officials traveled to Cleveland to plead for a two year extension before the state health board to finish an addition to the sewage disposal plant. The board ordered the project two years ago to curb East creek pollution as Canton faced delays. The health council is meeting at Hotel Statler, examining northeastern Ohio health issues.
The Sam Meletios grocery on 1916 Blocker pl NE was burglarized Thursday night with $125 in merchandise taken. Floyd Rudolph reported his $25 watch stolen from his room on Thursday. A. N. Ulman’s chicken house on 1527 Market av S was entered late Thursday night and eight chickens stolen. Martin's Riding School at 611 2nd st SW offers five horses for hire.
Gust Malavites sues Bill and Catherine Sardis claiming they enticed his wife Pashalia from North Industry. He alleges the couple lured her to Canton to use her as a coffee house attraction and seeks $4000 in damages. Attorneys listed are F Bowman, Webber, Turner, Abt & Gnau.
William E. Crolius of 1711 Fulfoard NW was exonerated after an inquest into the crash near Ravenna that killed Ruth Summers and Sadie Sanders. Coroner Dr. R D Worden ruled the deaths accidental with no evidence of manslaughter. A mayor charge hearing was anticipated soon.
Sheriff C W Kirk announced that boxing contests will be barred outside city limits in Stark county during his term. He said he favors proper conduct but will refuse permits to prevent disorder and urged events to be held in cities where crowd control is easier. He mentioned a Canton promoter planning a July 4 card at Lakeside Stadium to avoid unnecessary expenses.
Cabbage growers from Sandusky and nearby counties formed a cooperative marketing association and are studying joining the Federated Farmers and Vegetable Growers' Incorporation. The Federated is a nationwide cooperative organized on the American Farm Bureau Federation committee's recommendation.
The Quality Hardware Co announces ball bearing skates at 1.75 for boys and girls with a 2.50 roller skate special. The ad also promotes the world champion high wire wizard Pike performing daily after the show Saucy Baby.
In Youngstown Ohio a posse led by Sheriff Lyden and Detective Harrison arrests Italian shoemaker Giuseppe Siento of Lowellville after he shoots and kills Patrolman Wallace Flickinger. Siento claims persecution by blackhanders and police, denies the crime, and is described as eccentric and mentally troubled. Flickinger’s death leaves a widow with a child as Lowellville mourns the first cold blooded murder in its history.
In East Youngstown Ohio near Wilson ay and Fifth Street Lorenzo Oliza fired on his wife Mrs. Lorenzo Oliza 18 and her escort Tony Fiumara 28 wounding Fiumara and killing the woman. Police say jealousy triggered the attack as Oliza lay in wait. search for him continued at noon. Mrs Oliza had separated from her husband about a week earlier. Her former husband John Reta killed himself two years ago.
During a raid on Paddy Lyon's premises in Nelsonville John Duffy handed a pint of liquor to a stranger and asked him to ditch it. The stranger proved to be one of the three officers conducting the raid.
Advertises Herrick Refrigerators and The Quality Howe Co. at 321 West Tuscarora and 821 West Tuscarora, with mosquito spray Fly-Tox offered 50 cents per large bottle, delivered with orders from Letherman Supply Co. 814 Tusest E.
Open every evening at the corner of E Tuscarawas and Cherry avenues promising time and money savings with drug offerings advertised by Ady.
A St. Louis woman pleads with police to stop a planned murder in Atlanta. J E West drives toward Atlanta to kill Joseph P Mosely of Otto North Carolina, while Mosely travels southward. St Louis police relay the warning to Atlanta chief James Beavers.
A county anti speeder campaign nets arrests for speeding on North Can tourd and North Canton road with speeds from 42 to 52 mph. Deputy Dieterick cites first offender Bobbitt public playground director and others including Nel Coene and Steve Lewis. In Chicago police report a sack containing bones misidentified as human bodies, later traced to local residents.
Florence Sellers, 29, leaped from a second story window in Cumberland to escape Louis Sella who she says intends to marry her. She is in custody for investigation as police seek Sella.
The circulation department offers missed paper replacements by calling Bell Main 3500 State Gar field 3500. Service is available each evening until 6 30 and Sunday morning until 11 o'clock.
Samuel Montgomery of Charleston was killed when his car overturned near Huntington. Two friends were slightly injured as they traveled to the Latonia races.
Berlin dispatch reports France rejects German Ruhr gestures as Premier Poincare’s plan splits Allies. Britain and France differ over guarantees and passive resistance. British officials consider proposing a joint reply while urging a general conference on German payments.
Thomas Fields was taken to Columbus by Deputy Sheriff George Thorn to begin a sentence of one to 20 years for manslaughter. He pleaded guilty to the lesser charge after being indicted for second degree murder in the killing of Charles Paine in Massillon. Paine had a reputation as a troublemaker and allegedly broke up Fields' home.
Reports from capitals reflect mixed reactions to Germanys reparations proposal. Paris and Rome express concerns over end of Ruhr resistance and guarantees, while London Brussels and Washington show cautious or favorable reception. Berlin factions attack the note as insufficient and too concessive.
Washington officials say a world conference to settle Germany's reparations, as Berlin proposed, could see U S representation. They note Germany has made a sincere offer and may meet France halfway, but fear French hardliners may derail talks and trigger broader tensions.
A lilting fox trot melody titled Singin Down the Tane appears on a special Victor release by the K. H. Z. Co with 1 000 new popular music rolls offered at 1.00. Also listed are a June 12 sale and items from Canton Storage Co and The Quale ity Home Co alongside a new medical office opening for Dr. R. N. Temple at 227 New Zine ninger Building with varying visiting hours.
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