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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
1
President Hoover’s farm relief and tariff revision session likely to recess for two months with the Senate resuming August 19 to tackle the tariff bill. Senate action was shaped by James E. Watson’s narrow victory over the Borah plan to limit debate to agricultural schedules.
The Canton Ohio board of education accepted the resignation of Francis D Headley and reinstated D Hanson and C E Littell at McKinley High. Summer school begins June 24 with programs for elementary and high school subjects. Several resignations were accepted and twelve new teachers approved for next year.
President Hoover condemned the killing of any person amid prohibition enforcement shootings. He urged border city residents to aid the government in stopping violations by international criminals as tensions rise at the White House.
Ed Bolender of Canton was elected secretary treasurer of the Ohio Master Barbers Association at the three day state convention in Canton. Louis Winbourne of Dayton was named president with several vice presidents named from Cleveland Elyria Cincinnati Zanesville Marion. Toledo chosen for 1930 convention.
Beverly Hills reports Ambassador Dawes arrives in England at 9 a.m. and meets King George at 9 30. Jokes with the king until 1 15. Dawes and MacDonald renew their pipes and decide to “start at 5 30 p m” on the world court plan. They refuel and consult Hoover for tobacco supplies and further instructions.
A city council committee reports on traffic light procurement showing a bid gap of 7373.74 compared with Harrington Seaburg Co for Mo line Illinois, plus 3521.22 interest on bonds. The contract awarded by the city board of control is halted by a temporary injunction in common pleas court.
Youngstown Ohio June 18 the hygiene committee chair Dr T J Evans pushed a resolution barring any applicant with facial blemishes tics strabismus unpleasant voice nervous breakdowns weight extremes orthopedic defects goitre cardiac issues blood pressure 150 or over tuberculosis renal disease anaemia or frequent dyspepsia from all teaching positions. Board members laughed as the resolution was read.
Par is June 18 French aviators de Marmier and Favreau launched from Le Bourget at 5 19 a m to attempt world speed and endurance marks on a closed circuit Paris to Cape Gris Nez They completed the first circuit at 7 41 a m and the second at 8 38 a m averaging 180 kilometers per hour 111 78 miles per hour on a Potez monoplane with a 550 horsepower engine and fuel for 60 hours
In London Ambassador Dawes will present President Hoover's call for real naval reductions to the Pilgrims Society. The draft speech, approved by Hoover and the State Department, echoes the Memorial Day address at Arlington and may include remarks from Dawes about his visit with Prime Minister MacDonald.
Clark Meise, 12, drowned in Clear Creek near Cincinnati on June 17. His companions attempted rescue but failed. It was the seventh drowning in the city this summer.
Three gunmen who robbed the First National Bank of Sumner Illinois yesterday fled after wounding a teller. An airplane failed to locate them as they fired at pedestrians while escaping through Robinson toward unknown points.
The Rev. Fr. Louis A. Tieman pastor of Sacred Heart Church Cincinnati died of a heart attack shortly after delivering a 25th anniversary sermon for the Rev. Joseph A. Michaelowski.
Private steel lockers advertised as absolutely fireproof with a mothproof rug room and an invitation to inspection. The brief ad emphasizes security and cleanliness of storage facilities in a period style.
The Canton Daily News hosts a parochial school picnic at Meyers Lake Park for local and nearby schoolchildren. Traction cars meet students at designated downtown stops at 9 45 a m. Coupons and strip tickets issued. only parochial schools attend Wednesday with no Thursday outing. Weather boosted attendance after a strong Monday turnout.
Dorothy Jean Davis, 16, Miss Massillon and runner up Miss United States, recounts her Galveston pageant experience. She describes stage fright turning to confidence on a grand stage, talks of royal treatment in Texas, and plans for future projects in New York while continuing her education at Washington High School.
The local thermometer reached 85 degrees by 2 p m under clear skies. Weather observer Carl H Meyer confirms the mercury matched a prior peak set earlier in the hot spell, signaling a potential new record before sunset.
Massillon beauty winner Dorothy Jean Davis describes her homecoming after triumph at the Galveston pulchritude pageant. She recalls thrills of competition and the experience that earned her recognition.
Elmer Cales a 28 year old farmer is jailed in Independence Kansas awaiting trial for the murder of Marguerite White a 20 year old nursing student Sheriff R W Lewis defends the accused and the motive remains unclear Cales insists Miss White shot herself after he refused her marriage proposal and testifying inquest suggests a first meeting that night Miss White had earlier been involved with Casey Jones from Tulsa bond set at 12500 dollars
New York June 18 Edward W Browning known as Daddy Browning raised 2 030 000 at Madison Square Garden real estate auction planning to reach 6 000 000 for charitable aims amid a small turnout Six parcels were withdrawn for price reasons and Frances Heenan Browning the couple’s wife was noted in attendance as legal settlements loom.
The murder of Theora Hix, a co ed at Ohio State University College of Medicine, is linked to a possible narcotic ring. Detectives allege Dr James H Snook supplied drugs to a woman who was found drugged at University Hospital and probe his alibi as part of the case. Prosecutor John M Chester notes the narcotic angle could explain motive and says Hix may have known too much. Meyers denies drug trafficking knowledge but remains detained for investigation. Autopsy details include a stomach analysis to test for drug addiction and a reported 1 30 am fight in the veterinary clinic building.
London June 18 Funeral services for Gen Bramwell Booth former commander in chief of the Salvation Army will be held next Sunday at Albert Hall with Gen KE Higgins in charge Interment will be at Abney Park Cemetery London Monday The general rests in Congress Hall Clapton with public admission Flags at international headquarters were not lowered as officials note the founder’s son has passed to his reward
Ohio Wesleyan University marked its 85th annual commencement with Gov. Myers Y. Cooper receiving the doctor of laws degree. A portrait of Dr. John Hoffman was unveiled while academic honors were announced. The class of 373 included Chadbourne Dunham who won the Dustin senior prize of 200 and the Slocum scholarship prize of 75. Diplomas were awarded to 364 seniors and nine graduates.
Tuesday June 18 communication by Lathrop Lodge No 676 with B A degree and Fellow Craft team rehearsal for Akrontris. W M B A Whitson and Geo C Mast Secretary Adv. instrument notes.
An official inquiry into the City of Ottawa crash began at Dungeness. Officials from the British air ministry and Imperial Airways to examined wreckage to determine cause after seven lives were lost, four bodies recovered, with three still missing. The plane's wreckage was towed by the Ostend trawler Gaby.
Harodate Japan June 18 the Komagatake volcano erupted violently at 10 am forcing mass evacuations of about 2700 refugees by rail and thousands on foot. Officials say more than a score killed since Monday with the death toll possibly reaching a hundred as Isogawa electric plant lies buried under ash.
Four St Marys School pupils from Odanah Wisconsin perished when their boat overturned on a nearby waterway. The victims were Lawrence de Lille 11 Edward Blanchard 14 orphan John Genery 14 and Orre ville Genery 10. Two other boys Bruno Mishlee and George Gordon 15 nearly died while attempting to rescue them.
Core W Wilson outlines plans for an English home and a page turner feature invites readers to turn to page. Narold Teen Ella Cinders and Cent City council items appear alongside editorials. Crossword "Rival Wives" and radio features headline this section with financial and classified news tucked inside.
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