19 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1921
Page
1
County officials warn that Stark County property returns could show little or no gain, potentially delaying tax rate increases. State tax rates doubled, shifting local tax burden as rural areas face declines in farm values and livestock markets.
Henry, 21, died after attempting to turn on a light in his sister’s home in Alliance. He stood in a tub when electricity entered the water, and he was found by his sister holding the fixture. He was taken to Berg Hospital for burial arrangements were announced. J Stanton, age ninety six, dies after long illness at his home 1100 McKinley. obituary notes condolences forthcoming.
Fragmentary weather note shows Fahrenheit temperatures for Sunday and a motel listing with unclear times. Names, places, and exact details are unreadable, but indicates a forecast region and times.
Jack Young, superintendent of street highways for Starkco, explains that friendly motorists and passersby repeatedly switch off his car’s spotlight, hindering charging the generator. He plans to cover the light with a black bag to avoid the public disturbance while driving.
Captain Roald Amundsen and his Arctic party were rescued after two months battling ice. Stranded by a disabled ship Maud, they crossed the Bering Strait on foot, faced starvation, and were brought to Nome, Alaska by the Herman near East Cape. Natives aided the exhausted explorers until rescue.
Britain faces a new general strike threat as five million workers and two thirds of unions may walk out. Miners’ federation aims to halt work across engineers printers farm workers cotton operatives gas workers transport tramway coal tippers wool shipyard joiners and more, while 1.2 million colliery workers remain on strike. Public doubts the plan yet notes potential pit openings Monday as some strikers who abstained in the referendum may return to work.
Four people died and twenty one were injured when two sections of a Michigan Central Limited rear ended each other near Chelsea Michigan. The fatal victims include Mr and Mrs Arthur Pierce of Highland Park Miss Lizzie Keach of Tulsa and Emma Scarff of Detroit. Injured passengers were taken to Jackson area hospitals. several believed fatally hurt others lightly bruised.
State Auditor Tracy announced that starting July 1, examiners in the state bureau of accounting will conduct systematic checks of books and records in all 88 counties. Sixty-one examiners will focus on materials delivered to the state and counties for road building, with frequent weight verifications planned after several instances of short weight were found in Franklin county in recent weeks.
Takeview Hotel offers a Sunday chicken fish and steak dinner special at Meyers Lake with a price of $1.25 and advertisement featured.
A notice invites members to meet Sunday afternoon at 2 PM to pay their last respects to their deceased Brother Louis Ralser. The Advised gathering is organized by the Red Men fraternal group.
Arthur's Leather Shop at 204 Market av N Ady advertises genuine cowhide Koston bags priced at 1.75 with values up to 3.50 in black or brown leather and sewn frames.
Sam Adams will go on trial Monday in Judge Day's room as the first of 13 prisoners indicted by the last grand jury to stand trial. He faces highway robbery charges. Tuesday brings a retrial for Charles Hazel on receiving stolen property. Hazel, a railroad detective, was shot in the body when found with a car full of stolen articles. a prior trial ended with a hung jury and he testified the theft occurred near Cleveland during an investigation.
County board of elections issues rules for rural and village offices. Nomination by petition, no primary, nonpartisan ballot. Candidates may state political principles but only up to three words. Most will use Democrat or Republican. Instructions cover petition signatures, committee names, ink signatures, and vacancy rules. Also mentions annual pupil recitals at Trinity Reform Church with tickets 65 cents.
The Kietn Hef fleman Co offers piano tuning at $3.00 through July and August in Canton with all work guaranteed. Contact Bell 535 or State 847 for service details.
Goodyear Male Chorus holds a benefit concert for St. Joseph's new church at the auditorium on June 22 1921. General admission 50 cents reserved seats 1. Tickets are on sale at Roth Hug Co Square Store and Ady.
Special Sunday program at the Courtland Hotel offering dinner service from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. An advertisement notes extended hours for a special dining event.
A special communication of Wm. McKinley Lodge will convene Monday June 20 at 6 p.m. for M. M. Degree. J. B. Allardice serves as W. M. H. H. Heingart ner is Secretary-Advertisement.
A free band concert is scheduled this afternoon at Meyers Park performed by Thayer's Military Band. Local residents are invited to attend and enjoy military band selections in an outdoor community event.
An Odd Fellows lodge urges members to attend Nimisila Lodge Tuesday evening for a large class of candidates to be initiated.
Washington June 18 The British dominions will not consent to any renewal of the Anglo Japanese pact distasteful to the United States Australian high commissioner Mark Sheldon said here tonight after a conference with British Ambassador Geddes before he goes to England to amend the imperial conference wording.
Secretary to Senator Atlee Pomerene, Arthur Black, after a scouting tour of Ohio, says the Cantonian is stronger than in 1916 and that Democrats back him firmly for re election. He reports independents and republicans favor Pomerene, citing his constant work, sincerity, and refusal to court extremes as reasons for strengthened support and expected gains in 1922.
The First National Bank announced plans for a new skyscraper on the public square, likely at least 12 stories with banking on the first floor and offices above. Construction could begin by early spring or this fall, with tenants lined up and a modern banking room designed for growth.
Police arrangements were perfected to handle crowds for the Carpentier Dempsy fight on July 2. Six hundred officers in the arena will check tickets. ushers assisted by police enforce rules. Two hundred fifty detectives from neighboring cities join 100 plainclothes men to spot pickpockets. reinforcements from other cities boost the force. Eight hundred cops will guard the arena vicinity to ease movement and prevent blockades.
An afternoon gathering occurred at Meyers Park near Thayer's Military Band. The brief item notes a public musical event by the band performing for attendees in the park setting.
Sundia at 2 nm monitors an event involving the Knights of Colbus Major Degrees. The text is fragmentary but indicates a status check or meeting with the group.
A new system and plant at 212 Market Ave North Advy introduces a same day finishing order process for films. Films dropped off in the morning by 9:30 are completed by the end of the day.
Members of the fraternity are invited to meet at the temple Sunday afternoon at 8 20 oclock to attend the funeral of the late Brother Louis Kaiser. Joseph Lee Frank, W M, Co BE Norris, secretary-ady.
A Ford owned by Ford Metz was taken from in front of the Courtland hotel early Saturday night, as reported by police.
Traveling bags reduced to less than wholesale prices. Genuine cow hide bags at $5.00 worth $10.00. Genuine calfskin traveling bags at about half price. Bags at $10, $12, $15, $18 and $20 worth $20 to $40. Arthur's Leather Shop, 204 Market aye.
This afternoon at Meyers Lake Adv, Rent an Underwood the machine used by all World's Champion Typista. Bellphone 113. Ady.
W. C. Green Co and J. Waters secure leases on two Market-avenue properties for 10 and 18 years, occupying stretches of Market-av and Fourth-st NW. The 10-year term covers 437 Market-av N, now with J. R. Rose & Co. Jewelers on the first floor, while the 13-year term covers 415 and 417 Market-av II and a 125 Fourth-st NW three story building. Rose Co. lease ends in eight months, with Green planning to move in after. Rentals fixed for some properties. purchase option and no rent increase after year three. Major tenants include Finney Drug Store, M. P. Brewer, and Wilson & Painter Electrical Co. The deal was arranged by W. C. Green Co. with legal input from R. S. Ambler. lessors include Frank B. Werner, Calvin Ball, and others. Green plans improvements at 437 Market-av N, including new show windows on Fifth-st NW.
Washington June 18 By a vote of 8 to 6 republican members of the houseWays and Means committee tonight refused to reconsider their action in agreeing to a 26 percent ad valorem duty on finished lumber in the permanent tariff bill Middle western representatives led by Representative Young North Dakota gave notice that the proposed duty would be vigorously opposed on the floor The six republican votes against the tariff suggest the duty might be defeated later in committee with democratic support
Advertising blurb for the Klein and Hef Fleman Co. Listing contact numbers Bel 635 and State 847. Includes a brief promotional line. No further details available in the readable fragments.
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