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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
1
After a lengthy voir dire, a jury was formed in Judge Hubert Cutler's court for the trial of Dick well, accused of killing Detec Anthony Skotnicky. Bruner is to be first witness for the prosecution as the trial begins this week.
The fate of Dick Howell, facing potential execution for the alleged murder of detective Anthony Skotnicky, rests with a jury of twelve including David Hinton of Middle Ridge, W P Kintigh of East Canton, Charles Klinger of Alliance, and others from Alliance, Massillon, Sandy, and surrounding areas. The list includes farmers, a grocer, a banker, an insurance agent, and a retired farmer among the named jurors.
Jurors and lawyers toiled into night as 25 jurors were drawn for a special venire. Howell faced testimony about the shooting of a detective beside the Skotnicky home on the night of November 29. Prosecutors plan to prove premeditation and escape, while defense hopes to limit admissible history and challenge the witness lineup. Mrs Skotnicky expected to testify Wednesday.
Superintendent Wilson Hawkins of Canton public schools will attend the seventy third war convention of the Ohio State Hers association at Cedar Point on the 23rd 24th and 26th. Other local members plan to depart today or tomorrow.
Announcement for the Optical Department opening June 19 invites public participation and approval. Ads promise up to date optical instruments and eye examination by an optometrist in charge. A free phonograph is offered as a promotion.
At Boulogne on June 22 a fresh Allied note demanding immediate German disarmament per Versailles was approved by Marshal Foch and Sir Henry Wilson. Lloyd George and Millerand held talks late Monday with optimism over Russia relations and Turkey questions. The conference, marked by limited progress, eyed indemnity and a new tentative program as Italy sought safeguards and Greece restraint. Meanwhile Canton opens playgrounds under supervision with Waterworks and Cook parks in operation and staff plans for Liberty and Stark schools.
Mayor Herman R. Witter criticized the council parks committee report on dredging East Creek and its tributaries. The parks commission may take over the project with an engineer and work crew, the city would fund about $350,000 to $800,000 for dredging, walls, and roads, and the project aims to improve the Lincoln highway entrance from the east.
Nine members of Mayor Thompson faction on Chicago's board of education and the board attorney, all ousted by court order and reelected by the aldermanic council, were found guilty of conspiracy and contempt of court by Judge Kickham Scanlon. They received jail terms and fines from 300 to 750 dollars as Mayor Thompson, state’s attorney Hoyne, and other officials watched.
First Church of Christ, Scientist Canton invites the public to a lecture on Christian Science by Frank H. Leonard of Chicago. Leonard, a board member of The Mother Church Lectureship, will speak at 1014 Cleveland at NW Tuesday evening June 22 at 8 15.
Dumont's Seed Department announces an entire new stock of seeds now installed just inside the first door south of East Tuscarawas on Piedmontay. Includes a true Ferry's Bulk Seeds selection and Tiger seed for family and friends.
Meyers Lake Park hosts a dancing event with the Macks Popular Players performing in the afternoon and again in the evening. Adyv.
More than 2,500 guests of the Dueberav school were served beef stew a slice of pie and coffee at twenty cents a plate during the past year. No profiteering hinted not by the board. Forty girls cooked served and dug a garden. Seeds cost 1.33 while groceries and meats totaled 422.20. Miss Mary D Shaver submitted the report noting utensils cost little per pupil and the board praised it as a model.
Chi Church invites attendance for a Christian Science lecture by Frank H. Leonard C S B of The First Church of Christ in Boston. The program aims to share insights on spiritual healing and church teachings.
Canton city officials expect a draft franchise to settle the GAR controversy with the N T traction company by July 3 as street car wage talks loom. A C Blinn will meet with council officials to discuss improvements in exchange for a fare increase while Councilman Kirk urges prompt disclosure of Blinn's position. The proposed franchise should reach council within three weeks for potential action, with no meeting in two weeks.
Water pressure was normal again after repairs at the main pumping station. The break caused a deficit of about 1,000,000 gallons daily, forcing overtime operation of other pumps to keep mains filled. New parts were manufactured at Massillon.
River Head June 22 deputies hunt two armed trusties who escaped from the River Head jail after holding up two men in an automobile and stealing the machine. The fugitives Walter Barber and Stephen Leyser, convicted car thieves, fled with revolvers taken from the warden’s office.
Lily Ludge receives a Knight rank, amounting to $662, with the Knights of Pythias set to confer on Tuesday evening. Geo Reinech and C. C.-Adv. referenced in the notice.
Important notice for A I A branch No 2 C M B A East block at 7 30 this evening. All members requested to attend. Joseph W Schreiber president.
Senator Harding approved selections for the national committee executive group as the Republican campaign mobilizes. Headquarters were set in New York Chicago Washington and San Francisco with Denver subheads to direct efforts. Publicity education and an end to one man power feature the plan as Harding finalizes his acceptance speech.
A letter from Honorable Josephus Daniels secretary of the navy Washington congratulates Canton on six years of usefulness and notes his earlier visit and praise for the city. He also sends regards to Senator Pomerene and compliments Canton as a progressive community.
City council authorized a August 10 primary vote on a 4.7 mill additional levy to aid city relief, divert sinking fund charges to the general fund, and fund a $1,840,000 school bond plan plus a separate charter commission election. Proceeds would cover teacher salaries, staff wages, building costs, and bond interest for the coming year.
A Canton trio sustained injuries when a Wheel ing and Lake Erie train hit their taxicab at Stop 10 near United Furnace Co. They were Charles Snyder and two coworkers riding to a camp. All were treated at Mercy hospital.
Notice for Lily Lodge Knights of Pythias stating a Tuesday June 22 meeting time. All team members are requested to be present. Signed by Jno J. Ploesser M W Adv. If Merritt has 1t it has Merit.
Daily service runs from 11 to 2 at 216 Market Ave. Ady offers noonday meals and chocolate shop treats in a compact town venue.
All Nimisila members are requested to attend the regular meeting Tuesday evening June 22. Special business to transact. Refreshments will be served. A. F. Faulk N G W. E. Redman R. 8- Ady.
Advertisement notes a dancing event at Macks Popular Players with afternoon and evening sessions. It also lists a five passenger auto exchange on property at 6516 Fourth Street SW between 11:30 and 12:30 and later from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Sixty delegates from Stark County will travel to Columbus for the Ohio State Christian Endeavor Union session running Tuesday through Friday. They compete for the parade prize as the best represented county, with local delegates wearing green and white and a large star bearing a K to denote the county.
Wallet friendly prices announced for traveling bags and suit cases at Arthur's Leather Shop located at 204 Market av N Adyvy. Items priced from 2.75 to 25 and up, highlighting savings for customers.
An invitation urges attendance on Tuesday evening with note of very important smokes and refreshments. The concise plea warns not to fail to come.
Fresh blue pike available from Canton Fish Co located at 119 Thirdst SE. The advertisement promotes new arrival of fresh fish and invites customers to visit the market for purchase.
Canton School of Citizenship announces a meeting in the Council Chamber City Hall opening promptly at 7 45 Tuesday evening.
San Francisco reports state Palmer leads the field as candidates converge for the Democratic nominating convention. Palmer's backers forecast 500 votes on first ballot and a potential landslide later, with demonstrations planned at headquarters and posters of Mitchell Palmer, fighting Quaker, laid down law.
Women at the national convention in San Francisco plan peacemaker efforts between wet and dry factions of the Democratic Party. Mrs. George Bass of Chicago, chair of the Women’s Democratic National Committee, said the group urges sensible handling of the wet dry issue and sees no reason for a strict wet plank.
Miss Anna Davies and Miss Betty M Scott were named school nurses at a salary of 140 dollars monthly. County Y M C A boys camp at Turkeyfoot Lake, about fifty, set to stay two weeks ending June 20 under Orrville W Briner. August Claessens to speak on socialist views at Tuscarawas E and Walnutawa Thursday at 8 p.m. An affidavit filed against John Hines 70 for assault with consent on a 16 year old girl, filed by the girl’s father.
Harry Harwood was arrested at the United Alley plant Monday night and charged with petit larceny. He was arraigned Tuesday in police court, fined $25 and costs, and given a 60 day suspended workhouse sentence for allegedly stealing fittings from the factory.
Charles Dukes and Dan Guthrie were arrested early Tuesday by Officer W Miller and detained in jail as investigators pursue charges. Police believe both men are deserters from the U S Navy.
Charles Segelman was arraigned Tuesday in police court on a reckless driving charge. He received a $25 fine plus costs for the incident tied to a collision a week earlier in which Motorcycle Officer Pence was injured.
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