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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
4
Janet Williamson filed suit in common pleas court against The Stark Electric seeking 6000 dollars for injuries from an accident on March 27. She says the interurban car started as she was alighting at Fairhope, breaking her hip. Attorneys are Herbruck Black McCuskey Ruff.
Two Canton women were slightly injured when a car they rode in collided with a North Canton bus at Woodland Avenue Northwest and 15th Street. Police logged four more minor automobile accidents as reports poured in.
H. T. Slusser of 1872 Roslyn Ave SW reported to police that his Chevrolet touring car with license 756-834 was stolen Thursday evening from 4th Street NW near Market Avenue N where he had parked it.
Probate Judge Alva L. Deal announced a new law requiring all dance halls outside the three cities to obtain licenses and pass a health check before operating. Inspectors will audit venues and managers must be questioned. licenses hinge on order and suitable surroundings, with no appeals. Licenses may not be granted before July 1 as supplies arrive.
Chester Clark of 111 Raynolds Place was burned on the right hip and arm Thursday night about 10 15 when gasoline he had carried from a garage ignited. Firemen said a match or spark set the flame feeding an automobile and house sidewalls. The blaze was checked with chemicals as firefighters arrived and Clark received first aid. The building is owned and occupied by Dr J F O Hara.
G. W. McQuaid arrested Thursday afternoon on the Massillon Wooster highway for driving an automobile while drunk. Harry Phillips, who accompanied him, charged with drunkenness. Deputy Sheriff BK Alspaugh took them into custody after witnessing an erratic driving pattern.
Woodsfield June 19. Monroe county reports a record number of stork visits in May with forty five births, the highest monthly total in county history. Deaths totaled eleven.
The Canton Kiwanis Club joins 1986 Kiwanis clubs across the United States and Canada in a synchronized All Kiwanis Night at Wade Inn 8 p.m. Monday. The event observes the Zero Hour and the Fellowship Moment of Silence as the Kiwanis International convention opens in Saint Paul Minnesota. The Canton program includes readings and music as 94,000 Kiwanians unite in devotion to Kiwanis ideals.
The Buckeye Coach Co of Canton seeks a certificate of convenience for motor bus service between Canton and Cleveland via Kent. The hearing before the Ohio Public Utilities Commission featured fierce grilling of witnesses as Northern Ohio Traction, Wheeling & Lake Erie, B&O, and Canton Akron Trackless opposed the grant, arguing current service suffices. Judge George Clark led the applicant's case as opposing firms argued against the new route.
Ohio highway department let contracts attract many bidders with several notable projects. The largest is a Miami River bridge on the Piqua Urbana road estimated at 156 128 40 with 3 557 30 for approaches. Other items include paving and drainage on Adams county Ohio river road Lima Ottawa road Painesville Ravenna Celina Van Wert Canton Canal Dover and a new Sandy Creek bridge. Awards to be announced within 10 days.
H L Rob reports a domestic incident in Elyria on June 19 leading to a fine for the husband after his wife left the scene. The brief item notes enforcement action, with no further details on parties or exact charge.
Canton's first Classified page highlights bargains from Market Basket specials under the column Today’s Reader Bargains. The section also carries notices from fraternal organizations along with special offers on food and merchandise.
In Sheffield Village authorities cited Mere wife during a vacation period totaling 60 dollars attributed to Mayor HF Woop. Jm Smith also faced a 200 dollar liquor charge assessment.
Nazir Grotto band patrol and glee club perform a Friday evening concert and drill at 6:15 on South Public Square East Eide. It is their final appearance before leaving for the National Convention in Atlantic City June 22 to 25, where they have won prizes at every convention. Royal stamp collectors Queen Helena of Italy and Queen Elizabeth of the Belgians are noted for large valuable European collections.
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