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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
5
In a fierce electrical storm off Delaware City Delaware, a U S navy boat 25 capsized. Eight officers and men died and eight sailors were rescued with one survivor later dying from gas inhalation. Two steamships and other fishing craft aided survivors rescued near New Castle.
Officials announced Sunday changes to B and O passenger trains with new departure times. Train 41 moves to 7 22 a m, Train 81 now 1 25 p m, Train 82 at 1 25 p m, adjusting north and southbound connections at Canton for the afternoon schedule.
Local social page records weddings engagements and club gatherings. Ruth M wedding to Dr Harry Kat planned for next Wednesday is announced with luncheon and pink decorations. The Stitch in Time club met at Mayme Semmelbeck’s home honoring Mrs Kier who plans to move to Chicago.
Damaged text lists names and addresses with occupations ranging from expressman to salesman and railroader. It mentions Louise Tressel and scattered street numbers, hinting at a society page fragment or notice with unclear OCR. The piece references Seaweed use in isinglass manufacture, indicating miscellaneous notes.
The piece analyzes Republican convention dynamics with Lowden, Wood, Sproul, Knox and Johnson as pivotal forces. It notes Johnson could influence outcomes, potential dark horse candidates, and the strategic power plays shaping delegate alignments and future ticket possibilities.
Police investigate the death of Joseph Bowne Elwell the international whist authority and turfman. Women with keys to his home were questioned as motive theories include robbery or self-inflicted death. No pistol found. money and jewelry lay untouched on the bed after he returned from a theater party about 2 am.
Floyd Kantzer of Canton plans medical study in Hindu and a lifelong medical mission in India. After a church commission in Pittsburg he sails September 18 for England to study nine months at Livingston College London, then to the Madras presidency to serve all his life. He graduated Capital University in 1917 and has attended seminary for three years.
The fourth congress of the International Woman's Suffrage Alliance will end this evening in Geneva. President Carrie Chapman Catt of New York calls the meeting a triumphant success and says important steps have been taken for the elevation of world womanhood.
The market opened firm but profit taking by the hour’s end caused a sharp dip before a quick recovery. The close was just below the day’s high with a rising tendency as the Convention resumed. Major issues and rails showed mixed moves with steady Liberty Bonds and several industrials trading near prior levels.
A Canton bulletin lists buying prices for wheat No.1 to No.3 and assorted farm goods from Canton Feed Milling Co, including hay and straw. Wholesale dairy by Sumner Creamery, retail dairy by Ross Arcade Market, seasonable vegetables by Arcade Fruit Co, wholesale meats by Table Meat Market, retail meats by Table Meats Market, and builder supplies with plaster, lime, mortars, and brick prices. Includes numerous price figures for grains, produce, dairy, meat, and construction materials.
Canton Police may drop the heavy winter uniforms for lighter attire after a vote. Police Chief Gauchat said officers can choose lighter gear for hot months, with a ballot planned during shift changes at 2 and 10 p.m. Saturday.
A report discusses increased wages for streetcar workers tied to Akron Canton Massillon fare levels. It notes the company operates at a loss but must raise wages if additional revenue is found. It emphasizes streetcars as vital public utilities and urges the community to address the workers’ living standards.
Chicago report cites John Francis Neylan and Senator Borah predicting Hiram Johnson would be the nominee. Johnson met reporters at 1 a.m. after a night of strategizing with floor managers and Iowa allies including Senator Kenyon and Frank Thompson.
Arthur Turner of 1136 Kurtz Place NE, an employee of Republic Tire and Rubber Co., was found by police with a crushed foot along the curb in the square after attempting to board a freight train at the Mahonav SW crossing. He was taken to Mercy Hospital by Jack's ambulance and treated by Dr. H. M. Shuffel.
Ordinance 4631 4681 state Fulton Park Addition No 2 streets roads alleys and public places are accepted as public streets in Canton Ohio. Plats approved May 21 1920 to be recorded with costs paid by plat owner and publication. Passed June 1 1920 and published June 5 12 1920. Navare Road Bank incorporation announced with $60000 capital.
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