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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
1
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Marion Illinois June 22 reports say prisoners captured as striking miners seized the Southern Illinois Coal Company strip mine then shot in the woods north of the mine. Superintendent C T McDowell is named as one victim. Colonel Sam Hunter and county officials head to the scene to investigate as death toll ranges from ten to thirty.
In Herrin Illinois the fight between striking miners and Southern Illinois Coal Company employees resumed after an overnight lull with a large explosion near the beleaguered mine. Three men are reported dead and many more may be trapped as wires to the zone were cut and unions from nearby districts were said to have mobilized, with authorities awaiting possible troop intervention from Carbondale and Cairo.
General Manager A C Blinn of the N O T charges the city failed to meet obligations of the franchise for the northeast trolley route. He says less than 61 percent of property owners along Cherry av NE Gibbs ay and 12th st NE consent to the line and disputes the petitions as unofficial. Blinn alleges city officials circulated petitions and that Mayor Curtis did not appoint a representative to assist in obtaining consent. He asserts the company will fulfill all agreements if the city does likewise.
Mustapha Kemal Pasha head of the Turkish nationalist government at Angora reportedly breaks off peace talks with Greece. The report, unconfirmed, says quarrel in Anatolia cannot be settled by force of arms and notes Allied powers sponsored the negotiations.
Washington June 22 Senator Capper Republican Kansas denounces American valuations as a shield for prohibitive duties and says advocates seek high rates to mislead the public. He warns the tariff fight could linger in conference unless Fordney shifts from his present stance.
C. L. Darey and Harry Bash were arrested on charges of drunken driving after a collision on the Waynesburg road near PONSEllar Grange hall. Their car struck F. D. Long and his wife and child, pushing them off the road. both Darey and Bash were taken to county jail.
County Farm Agent H. F. Benton and Stark County farmers travel to Wooster for the Ohio experimental farm annual demonstrations. The early days focus on poultry with limited attendance while Friday features the big wheat demonstration expected to draw several score of Stark County men. Experts will tour the wheat fields and explain results from tests conducted this year.
We test eyes and make our own glasses for prompt service at 123-125 Tusc St E. Walter H. Dueble advertises an Adv Auction Sale on Saturday at 1 p.m. Canton Storage Co. advertises.
A special communication of Wm. McKinley lodge will be held Thursday June 22 at 6 30 p m. for the M M Degree. Carl P Arnold W M H H Hine gartner Sec Adv.
An advertisement announces a special sale on a regular 135 size Cheney phonograph for 59.75 plus 12 records. Easy terms offered. Located at the K. H. Music Department on the third floor.
White deputy state inspector orders Lehman Junior High School and Lincoln Junior High contractors to stop work beyond eight hours on public projects. Laborers have been on ten hour and nine hour days, violating Ohio law. Enforcement will be rigid with prosecutions if violations persist.
Columbus June 22. The state sinking fund commission favors adding an amendment to the state constitution to issue up to ten million dollars in bonds to fund adjusted compensation for World War I veterans. Attorney General Price sent figures to Governor Davis to consider a special fall session to enable a November election submission. The data suggest funds will not cover all claims.
The Hire-A-Ford company opens its business beside Capitol Oil and Grease Co. in Canton becoming the first of its kind locally. H. T. Howells leads the venture offering hourly, half-day, or weekly car rentals with or without drivers and special rates for vacationists and traveling salesmen. Cars will be kept at Capitol Oil and Grease Co. for now with a garage planned at the same site.
Two explosions at the Diamond Match Co. plant in Barberton, Akron area, cause $200000 in damage. Seven people injured, including Jay Steele the Akron fireman who was blinded and badly burned. The blasts shattered windows downtown and knocked equipment at the nearby Babcock Wilcox plant. Minnie Clark, a plant operator, remained at her post to summon aid after the first blast.
William J. White and George Mast were elected assistant cashiers at a regular board meeting of First Trust and Savings bank. White will run the West Park branch at Tuscarawas Street and Mast will manage the East End branch, successor to the Fast End State bank. Both branches will open soon.
Bargain notice offers a slightly used Silvertone machine with 12 records for 69.75 dollars. Easy terms. From K H Z Music Department on the third floor. Auction sale Saturday at 1 p m Canton Storage Co.
An advertisement offers a free baby photograph after opening a Baby’s savings account with The First Trust & Savings Bank with a minimum deposit of $1. The offer includes a baby book to record the baby’s details.
An advertisement lists a large Vocanda cabinet size recorder machine with 12 records for 49 dollars. Terms are described as easy. The ad is from K. H. Z. Music Department located on the 38th floor.
Ad seeks piano tuning services by W. H. Kline promising first class work. Mentions Beil 1796 and State 38097-R. Location 620 Ney Place Northwest.
Advertises a two day event at Muchnick Dry Goods 1306 Tuscarawas St W on Friday and Saturday June 23 and 24. Store remains open evenings until 10. Adv.
Cohen Fish Market at 212 Sec ondst NE hosts Friday and Saturday ads with Blue Pike 10c fb. Moose Hall offers an advanced dance and euchre event Saturday night says the advertisement.
County Surveyor Sickafoose said he plans to petition the state highway department for help removing gas stations built too close to public highways. Pumps encroach on the public right of way, hindering traffic and posing a danger, with Reedurban stations already resisted locally.
In Barberton Ohio on June 22 Municipal Judge A F ONeil of Akron seeks the Democratic nomination for congressman in the fourteenth district and will speak Friday night at the Barberton Democratic Club. Martin L Davey of Kent, former congressman and ONeil's opponent, will address the club the following Friday.
A brief notice promotes opening an account with one dollar or more for Baby's Savings at The First Trust and Savings Bank. The bank furnishes a silver plated bank for the child’s savings accumulation.
The American Federation of Labor blocked moves to form a labor party urging political revolt. Max Hays of Cleveland pressed independent labor action while Gompers faced factional pressure and debate was closed 167 to 62. No anti Gompers ticket yet formed as officers vote looms and 450000 maintenance of way members reaffiliate July 1.
In Belmont county common pleas court a jury hears a $50 000 damage suit over a gunfire incident in 1920. Margaret Tedrick lost her leg after Edison Russell then 14 fired at her and sister during berry picking near Holloway. The foot is preserved in alcohol as evidence. Judge Carl H. Smith presides, with previous involvement by Judge Warren W. Cowen. Six jurors have been seated, three more to go.
The K H Music Department invites buyers to a 3rd floor sale offering a single regular 175 size instrument with 12 records available for 79 and easy terms. Patrons are urged to come early for best selection. Ady.
In Columbus on June 22 Attorney General John G. Price ruled that children under 14 may not be employed more than four hours a day or 24 hours a week and may not engage in work involving confinement or continued physical strain. The ruling was sent to State Director of Industrial Relations Tetlow as he investigates child labor conditions in the Hardin County onion fields.
The case of Vasil St Arnudoff for a third offense under the Crabbe act collapsed before Judge Ake as six prior police court convictions were under a city ordinance. St Arnudoff pleaded guilty, was fined 2000 dollars plus costs, and the indictment stood. Officials note liquor violators are charged under Crabbe first and converted to city ordinance to divert fines. if unable to pay, the original charge stands for workhouse detention. St Arnudoff had six prior fines for liquor and was bound over to the grand jury for an eighth arrest.
Senator Atlee Pomerene and Senator Joseph S. Roberts condemned Admiral Henry B. Wilson over reported discharge notices to about 80 civilian professors at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Pomerene cited July 1 terminations affecting roughly 30 civilian instructors and urged careful handling of civilian versus naval teaching staff during naval appropriation talks.
Pottsville Pa June 22 thracite operators work to stave off a strike in the hard coal region next week by resisting miners wage demands. Miners have voted unanimously for strike action next week to replace the current suspension.
Pertha A Taylor administrator of David L Taylor's estate sues Clarence Calhoun and the George F Calhoun estate for 20000 damages claiming David L Taylor was killed December 5 1921 by a car owned by George Calhoun and driven by his 19 year old son Clarence at excessive speed without lights Reed and Reed represent the plaintiff.
A travel ad promotes a $2.08 round trip to Cleveland and back via the W. and L. E. Ry. with departures every Saturday and Sunday and return valid until Sunday night.
Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, former chief of the British general staff, was shot dead on his doorstep as a crowd gathered after unveiling a war memorial. Police say eight men may have been involved. two Dublin ex-soldiers were arrested as others hunted.
Washington report that President Harding rejects immediate independence for the Philippine Islands. He tells Manuel Quezon’s mission that the time is not yet for self government and he will not curb Philippine domestic control or commit to a final decision. The goal remains friendly cooperation and good intentions.
Police raided the Oaks Club in Youngstown Ohio on a Wednesday afternoon arresting a man and seizing five barrels of beer two quarts of whiskey and five gambling machines. Mayor Oles announced the raid marks the start of a drive to clean up the city’s gambling and booze establishments.
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