20 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
1
A young elk at Nimisila Zoo attracts attention as staff note its precocious behavior and healthy development. Keepers monitor feeding, growth, and interactions with visitors, highlighting the new arrival's charm and the zoo's conservation efforts.
The Tsete Zoo reports a baby elk born to a mother watched by curator Henry Ferrow. The calf walked soon after birth and the sire shows prominent antlers. The Elk's Club previously gifted a pair of elk, leaving the zoo with three in total while prairie wolf pups are fading from notice.
Bobby Jones finished with an aggregate 291 to win his third British Open at Hoylake, two strokes ahead of Leo Diegel who shot 293. Diegel struggled late after a strong start as Compston faltered, while Americans dominated the field with 291 as Jones matched previous Open records. Jones led after two days and held on with rounds of 70 72 74 75, matching the course record on opening day.
Clarke a 34 year old escapee from Creedmoor Insane Hospital was arrested in Philadelphia and ordered sent to Newark as a suspect in the Queens maniac killings. A letter to F M Clarke of Queens Village linked to the case described threats and named prominent individuals including blondes.
Gloucester Boston district Coast Guard officials labeled the claim by Henry L. Marshall that a destroyer Wilkes refused aid to Captain Charles Williams and his crew as an unmitigated lie. Marshall described sparks from batteries igniting gasoline on Flora L. Oliver after an explosion.
The Paris conference opened with Will Hays presiding over talks between American and German representatives on patent rights for talking pictures. Curt Fobernheim, head of Germany’s new commerce bank, led the German delegation as both sides eyed a possible framework to prevent paralyzing disruptions in the global industry.
The photo-radio equipment aboard the United States liner America read New York front pages describing Admiral Byrd's reception for Capt. Fried, noted for recent sea rescues. Also found the bankrupt sale listing for A. J. Simon estate at 1900 Garfield Ave with open-evenings notice.
Mrs. Charles H. Cock aged 77 of 1526 Yalear NW died after a two week illness. The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 PM at the First Baptist Church with Rev. L M Roper and Rev. W E Bridge officiating. Burial follows at West Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers include Kuhns Ball Cool Zollars Potter and Myers.
Elbert Hubbard praised for refusing to be standardized as Clarence Darrow gathers Americans in East Aurora New York to honor the late philosopher on his birth anniversary. Darrow labels Hubbard a nonconformist while contrasting leaders like Henry Ford and Hoover as standardizers in a regional tribute. Goldberg's New Location at 125 4th st NW advertises candy soda and lunch.
C V Courter, Flint Michigan, accepted the Dayton Ohio public schools superintendency after Mason declined the post. Courter will earn 10000 dollars annually, succeeding Paul C Stetson. Mason said he would remain in Canton despite the Dayton offer.
A four room bungalow with bath in a good location is offered for 3400 dollars. A gentleman seeks a room and board for a short time and offers washing and ironing at the house with pick up and delivery. Two fresh cows, Jersey and Guernsey, are described as good milkers. A lost item on Cosoroy or Canton area is noted with a reward for its return.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd arrives in Washington to accept the National Geographic Society special gold medal from President Hoover for his South Polar exploration. He hints at future Antarctic work including weather stations and possible airports, and notes the expedition’s debt while recalling the ongoing race for territorial claims in the Ross Sea region. PMID: Byrd plans Arlington Cemetery wreaths for Floyd Bennett and pays respects at Peary and Wilkes graves.
Gerard Swope, GE president, announces plans to fund unemployment relief for GE workers through equal contributions by employees and the company. A second plan to stabilize employment and reduce layoffs will begin at GE plants. Eligible workers with one year’s service may contribute 1 percent for three years, while earnings total 4 percent.
Mrs Charles Brocake of North Canton was slightly injured Thursday evening when a car driven by her husband collided with another vehicle operated by F. S. Chamban, also of Canton, on the North Canton street.
Edna May Cooper of Hollywood announced plans for a round the world flight starting with a transatlantic leg from Roosevelt Field New York. She will not fly alone, seeking a navigator, and intends to test a Ryan monoplane like Lina Berg’s craft.
King Carol II of Romania aims to modernize Rumania by adopting American efficiency practices. In an exclusive United Press interview, the king discusses constructive democracy and plans to apply American methods to develop the country after his return from exile.
The speaker declares intent to rule the nation constitutionally and to pursue democracy in the highest sense. He favors practical administration like the United States system, opposes bureaucratic methods, and seeks collaboration with his generation as an efficiency-minded leader.
In a candid interview the newly crowned Romanian king speaks of ruling constitutionally and democratically. He rejects bureaucratic methods, praises United States efficiency, and seeks collaboration with his generation while hoping to visit the United States again.
Police probe the slaying of Crist Karas alias Karapanaidis 36 found shot near Nimishiken Creek east of Nie. Coroner McQuate reports a left side head wound from a 36 calibre bullet, ruling out suicide. Karas, last seen at 1:30 am after visiting a restaurant, had recent robberies and break ins but no clear suspects. Funeral set for Saturday at the Greek Orthodox Catholic church.
The writer reports a breakfast with the Morrows and Lindberghs praising a victory in a political race. The piece notes the candidate’s strong showing without Lindbergh and jokes about using him. It mentions plans to travel to Mexico and roasts opponents as a one way ticket to Liberia. It also references a Senate vote to investigate tariff rates and an “autopsy on the body.”
City officials discussed a 1931 budget of about 1,770,717 dollars, roughly 100,000 more than 1930, with 750,000 planned for the sinking fund and the rest for operating expenses. The plan includes 250,000 for municipal lighting and 40,000 for welfare services, plus expected 300,000 in special revenue.
About 1,000 people were left homeless as the Hunter River overflowed in the west Maitland district. Fifteen inches of rain fell in Northern New South Wales over two days, flooding scores of square miles. Trains were delayed and Cessnock colliery work halted as families were rescued by boat. A weekend excursion to Cleveland offered at 2.25 with all trains Saturday and Sunday.
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