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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1920

Page

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Ultimatum Demands Action on Canton's Wage Dispute

Canton carmen vote unanimously to press Northern Ohio Traction Co and the city council to act within 21 days on the arbitration board’s wage report. They seek retroactive raises from May 1, retain attorney Don Harper, and push for higher pay while noting fare increases may be needed. Akron crews adopt similar stance.

Northern Ohio Traction Co Arbitration Board A. C. Blinn Frank McCausland Carmen’s Union Canton Union Moose Hall McCausland Blinn Canton Coun Peteritt Cleveland Traction C. Blinn Thempany Canton Street Akron Cuyahoga Falls

Man Abandons Truck as Train Strikes North Road Crossing

H Axelrod drove his truck into a freight train at the Fourth Street NR crossing Sunday afternoon. He realized danger and abandoned the vehicle as the train approached. the truck was completely wrecked but he appeared unhurt.

H. Axelrod Thotaw. & L. KE Fourth-st NR Axelrod

Fifth death added to explosion list in Kent blaze

June 14 report lists Henry K Whitmore as the fifth death from the Mason Rubber Pony fire at Kent. He died at Ravenny hospital from burns. Earlier fatalities include nk Stevenson, George Murray, C Sutton, and J B Noblew who died at venna hospital.

Ron Kent Henry Kk. Whitmore Ravenny Hospital Burns Nk Stevenson George Murray C. Sutton J. B. Noblew Ia Venna Hospital

Werstler Family Reunion Set for Thursday

The annual Werstler family reunion will be held Thursday at the home of Alvin Werstler in West Wax. A program of reflections and entertainment is planned. Also notes concern a local Ohio forecast and a call for secretary candidates to be presented in person.

Erstler Werst Alvin Werstler Oest Wax Reed

Harder Work Way To Avoid Trouble Prisoner Is Told

Common Pleas Judge Hubert C Pontius suspends a penitentiary sentence for Emanuel C Smalley who pleaded guilty to grand larceny. Smalley and Bruce Fredericks allegedly stole a tire from a local shop. Fredericks also pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence. Smalley now runs a pool room on Tuscarawas Avenue.

Common Pleas Hubert ¢. Pontius Emanuel ¢. Smalley Smalley Bruce Fredericks Fredericks Tuscara- Wasst

Severe storm damages across Stark County county wide

A wind and hail storm hit Stark County Sunday causing crop and tree damage. Canton and surrounding areas flooded, with trees and telephone poles down south of Canton and a farm house unroofed near Alliance. Lightning struck the Renkert building in Canton, bricks showering the street, but no fire. Several homes were spared after early mitigation.

Stark- Go Canton Wilmot Alliance Renkert G. H. Schaffer Clarendon Av Ed. Hinsey Columbusar NW

Thomas J. Taylor Dies at 58 Former Diebold Superintendent

Thomas J. Taylor fifty eight former superintendent of the Diebold Safe and Lock Co died at his home two miles south of Canton Bolivar on Monday. Survived by widow Annie J. Taylor three sons Cyril Taylor Muncie Ind Harold and Edward daughters Katherine and Dorothy one grandson three sisters and one brother in England and another brother Albert A. Taylor of East Liverpool. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Thomas J. Taylor Diebold Safe and Lock Co Canton-Bolivarrd Annie J. Taylor Cyril Taylor Muncie Ind Harold Edward Tigh

Davis Launches His Campaign for Governor

Harry L. Davis former Cleveland mayor launched his bid for Ohio governor before about 6000 supporters in Cedar Point. The event flowed into a demonstration for Republican presidential nominee Warren G Harding and Davis praised his role in nominating Harding while asserting his mayoral record.

Cedar Point Harry Ll. Davis Cleveland Davis Warren G. Harding

Hydroplane crash injures three near Cincinnati

In a hydroplane accident over the Ohio river yesterday afternoon aviators H. Jones and Geo. W. Brunner of Akron Ohio and Harold Clark of Newport Ky were injured but not seriously. Clark stood by the pole when the wreck occurred.

Cincinnati Ohio River H. 46 Jones Geo. W. Brunner Akron Ohio Harold Clark Newport Clark

Four Burned by Steam at Rubber Plant Explosion

Four Republic Rubber Co. workers were seriously burned by steam when a vulcanizing heater exploded at 9 30 Monday in Alliance. J W Roof W H Girt James Donald and Daniel Yarick suffered burns to the head chest back and arms and were rushed to Aultman Hospital by Spiker s and Miller Blanchard s ambulances.

Republic Rubber Co J. W. Roof Sixth-st W. H. Girt Harrison-av James Donald Cook-av Daniel Yarick Union Spiker Miller-Blanchard Aultman Hospital Feiman

Pretty Girls A Wink Bottle of Booze Ride

C H Bodl of Pittsburgh sues after two women in an auto invited him for a ride on a Sunday. He says liquor was served and his ruby cuff links and diamond pin were taken when he was dumped on Whipple Rd. Deputy Reardon later found him on Whipple Rd.

C. H. Bodl Pittsburgh Milo Cathon Public Square Bodl Whipplerd Reardon

Albanian Envoy Essad Pasha Killed in Paris

General Essad Pasha premier of Albania was shot dead by an Albanian student outside the Hotel Continental in Paris on a Sunday afternoon. The incident sparks rumors of an Italian plot linked to Albanian nationalist tensions.

Paris Essad Pasha Albania Essad Pasha Altho

Gasoline Station Explosion Causes $5000 Loss

On a Sunday afternoon a 700 gallon gasoline tank exploded at P. H. Artman service station on Mainstand Mechanics Ave. Herold Artman 21 in charge was severely burned but expected to recover. several bystanders were injured as ignited gasoline sprayed. Fire destroyed the small station though adjoining buildings were saved.

Wounded Man Found in Street After Fight

A badly beaten man with a stab wound in the back, identified by police as Mike Muldewich an employee of the Pennsylvania round house, was found near Blecker pl NE about 1 30 Monday morning. Three men summoned a police ambulance and the injured man was taken to Mercy hospital where his condition was reported as improved. He was known to have been in a fight.

Mike Muldewich Pennsylvania Roundhouse Blecker Pl Mercy Hospital H. M. Schuffel

Holmes Plant Blaze Damages Motors Building

A Sunday night fire at the Holmes Automobile Co plant in Winfield Wyoming caused partial destruction to a one story tile and frame building housing the motors. Firemen quickly saved the motors and electrical gear and water was used to protect a large motor from ignition.

Holmes Automobile Co Winfield Wy NE

Wilson to become bicycle enthusiast at White House

Westfield Massachusetts June 14 President Wilson to take up bicycle riding this summer a local maker has an order for one of its top models for delivery to the White House. Also notes a found pliers at Mapleton crossing linked to a deceased wartime traveler and a seed dept ad plus a candidate meeting Friday night and class initiation announcement.

Westfield Mass Wilson Comany Grayson White House

Progressive Wing May Bolt Republican Party

Chicago reports a new third party forming to contest the coming presidential campaign with a July 10 convention. Amos Pinchot Allen McCurdy George Record and J A H Hopkins sign the call and Johnson and Borah are urged to back the effort amid plans to field candidates for president vice president and senate.

Chicago Committee of 48 Senate Republican Party Republican Amos Pinchot Allen McCurdy George Record J. A. H. Hopkins Progressive Party

Two Holdups Staged in City

Two armed men attempted robberies in Maryland Avenue SW late Sunday night. Leo Dickart reported surrendering $12.80 at gunpoint and described the assailants as young men with handkerchiefs. William Shrof fled when approached on Maryland Avenue SW near Fight Street. He heard gunfire as the attackers tried to intimidate him. Police believe the same pair carried out both holdups.

Maryland-av SW Leo Dickart Fourth-st William Shrof Shadyside Maryland Av Fighth-st Ninth-st

Ohio State Teachers convention to meet at Cedar Point

The seventy third annual convention of the Ohio State Teachers Association will be held June 23 24 and 25 at Cedar Point. President is Canton superintendent Wilson Hawkins. About 20000 Ohio teachers belong to the group and many Canton teachers will attend. The program is described as long and active.

Ohio State Teachers Association Wilson Hawkins Canton Schools Cedar Point Ohio Canton

Harding Announces Candidacy at Age Twelve

Marion Ohio June 14 War ren G Harding the Republican standard bearer in the coming presidential campaign first announced his candidacy at age 12 according to his father Dr George Harding It was on Washingtons birth day in 1877 as church bells rang he said I will grow up and be a great man and president When asked if he would go to Washington if elected the father replied No I shall stay here one of us at the White House will be enough.

Marion Warren G. Harding George Harding Washington Dr. Harding Warren

Jewels Worth 50000 Recovered After Stateroom Robbery

Jewels valued at 50000 belonging to Mrs. Harry Whitney of Morristown New York were found wrapped in a towel by a train passenger near Philadelphia. The Harding Special between Alliance and Pittsburgh had no passenger stops and the theft likely occurred when Mrs Whitney left her stateroom at Alliance.

Alliance Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago New York Canton Harry Whitney Morristown

Stark County Commissioners Appeal Puts Case Before Supreme Court

Stark county commissioners filed an appeal in error to the supreme court seeking review of the Public Utilities Commission decision in the Stark County case against Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company. The PUC had dismissed a complaint alleging inter urban fares exceeded contract rates with Starkco and Navarre, ruling the company’s schedule set rates and were not in violation of franchises nor excessive.

Supreme Court Stark Co Public Utilities Commission Northern Ohio Traction and Light Company Starkco Navarre

Canton Observes Flag Day With Local Displays

The 143rd anniversary of the birth of the American flag was celebrated by Canton merchants who displayed the stars and stripes on buildings and some residences. The day passed quietly with Cantonians remembering Betsy Ross presenting the first thirteen stars and stripes to George Washington about a century and a half ago.

Canton Betsy Ross George Washington

Woman Struck by Automobile Injures Local Resident

Mrs. Anna Mary Moser aged 68 widow of Charles Moser of 1148 Arch Street NE was injured Sunday night at 9 30 when struck by a car at the Twelfth Street and Maple avenue corner. She suffered bruises to the right eye and chin and injuries to a left leg and was taken to Mercy Hospital by Charles Colby. Dr. L B Stoner attended. Canton Lodge K of P holds special meeting Monday at 7 30 to arrange funeral for Bro Harry Norris Advy. Health board advertises for public health staff including chief medical officer two physician health officers four food inspectors three public health nurses and invites applications.

Anna Mary Moser Charles Moser Arch-st NE Twelfth-st and Mapleav ME Canton Lodge K. of P Harry Norris Office The Board of Health Forest of Qualifications

Republican Campaign 10 Under Way With Harding Plan

Washington June 14 Senator Harding announced he would not name a campaign manager until after he formally accepts the presidential nomination. The date for notification of nomination is not fixed. Will Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, wired that he expects to confer with Harding in Washington next Monday.

Washington D. C Harding Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Charles D. iHilles New York National Committee Hays

Debris Cleared After G. O. P. Circus in Chicago

After the Republican convention, Chicago recalls the celebration and examines party headquarters. Harding Coolidge victory signs and damaged props mark the scene while preparations begin for a nationwide campaign, with a Million Harding and Coolidge pictures ordered. A committee led by Hilles and Hays to organize notification and campaign rules is named.

Leaders Fault Wood Defeat in Republican Nomination

Delegates claim General Leonard Wood lost the GOP nomination due to weak leadership and lack of cohesive strategy at the Chicago convention. Turner cites Michigan and Pennsylvania factions as examples of Wood's failed influence as campaign funds drew scrutiny from Senator Arlen Pomerene.

Leonard Wood Thomas Turner Wood Chicago Turner Michigan Pennsylvania Woods Johnson Pomerene United States

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