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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1920
Page
1
Senator Cummings keeps communications active with the White House as Bryan holds multiple conferences. Senators Walsh Reed and Owen unite with Nebraska’s leader to push coordination.
Democratic leaders including Homer S. Cummings and Senator Walsh plan to keep the fight over the League of Nations inside the resolutions committee. Bryan, supported by Walsh and others, works to push the league issue to the floor, while Cummings seeks harmony to avoid a split visibility.
Dick Howell, convicted of murdering Detective Anthony Skotnicki, claimed he remodeled the electric chair at Ohio penitentiary in 1911. His attorney Frank N. Sweitzer will seek a new trial Monday on grounds of incompetent and excluded defense evidence and prior legal errors. Judge Hubert C. Pontius will hear the motion next week.
In Cleveland on parade day, five bandits robbed Euclid Jewelry of about 12 000 dollars in diamonds and jewelry. Four entered the store just after 3 pm, one waited outside, then the group fled in a waiting car after assaulting the proprietor.
Harry M. Kerty of Columbus will have full charge of Marion events including the July 5 home-coming ceremonies and the July 22 notification events. The assignment comes from the National Republican Committee after a visit by Marion Daugherty Association members to outline plans for the celebrations and porch promotion.
Tex June 26 reports a quarantine on EXAS COAST with bubonic plague alerts and acts affecting Pensacola and the Rio Grande area. Weather outlook predicts fair conditions through Monday.
Canton will gain more than 75000 this year from automobile tag sales, with total tag revenue expected to surpass 150000. The Canton Automobile Club reports 15280 tags sold January through June, with price reductions implemented mid year and discussions to modify state law on refunds for tag fees when vehicles change.
Stark county Democrats organize a big rally in Canton Saturday evening July 1 with Governor Cox and Senator Pomerene as possible speakers. A committee of Luther Zerbe William Thom and Mayor Herman Witter will arrange the event as the Young Men's Democratic club seeks an ongoing campaign cadence.
Hundreds of Spanish American War veterans arrive in Dayton for the twenty first annual state encampment opening tomorrow. Memorial services are set for 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall, with the encampment ending Wednesday. The ladies auxiliary will meet during the week as the city is decorated and welcomes visitors amid a street car strike and possible service disruptions.
A SMABRL FIRE damaged the roof of a warehouse used by the Ohio State Telephone Company as a garage at 6 25 Saturday afternoon. Fire Chief Mesnar called the loss slight and Local 206 plans a June 28 meeting to discuss business and membership, with a $5 charter still open.
A. C. Blinn, vice president of the N. O. T., will submit his own franchise draft to the city council. It outlines improvements, a time limit, and a six cent cash fare with universal free transfers. City Solicitor C. A. Fisher says he will review the draft for irregularities and report to the public utilities committee. City council plans a special session Thursday to finalize the ordinance approving the six cent fare.
In San Francisco on June 26 the Democratic National Convention denied James Reed of Missouri a seat as delegate from the fifth district by a 34 to 12 vote after two hours of debate. Reed’s absence from the convention reduces Missouri’s voting strength to 85 with senator alternate James Shaw not attending. Also appears junk ads and local notices interspersed in the text.
The Central Labor Union endorsed the city council approved street car fare increase at a Friday meeting. The resolution cited arbitration board findings and pledged support for the higher fare as necessary to operate and pay workers. A special July 8 Union meeting will discuss measures to ease the cost of living and invite civic bodies to attend.
The safety director will issue permits to lawfully sell fireworks in Canton. Police Chief Gauchat notes arrests for violations. Copies of the bolded ordinance are available at police headquarters. The city bans sale display possession or use of many firework devices unless a permit is obtained from the Director of Public Safety. Mayor H. R. Witter issues the notice.
Washington officials reported little progress in confirming rumors of a railroad walkout in the next 24 hours. Brotherhood officials cautioned against denial while noting unrest over a delayed wage scale award. secret meetings in Washington and Baltimore suggested possible action at major job points, though government response remains unclear.
Washington June 26 Governor Roberts wires President Wilson his plan to convene a special legislative session to decide on ratification of the suffrage amendment. He states he strongly supports ratification.
Emma J Williams who died Friday morning will be buried at Westlawn cemetery after private services at 2 30 PM Sunday at her father Alfred Williams home 1198 Eleventh Street NW Reverend Walter McCowatt to officiate. Burial at Westlawn.
In San Francisco McAdoo leads on opening ballots as Meredith withdraws. Palmer and Cox duel for second, with McAdoo seen as ultimate choice by delegates if he accepts. Admin forces appear poised to push McAdoo to the nomination as Wilson remains in close touch.
Dayton still walks as street car strike continues after a week of efforts to end the dispute. Union men demand a forty percent wage rise while officials propose sixty two cents per hour and consider submitting the offer to a vote after a late conference.
In San Francisco Tennessee delegates spark a push for General L. D. Tyson as a potential vice presidential candidate. Tyson, veteran of the Spanish American and World War I, commanded a brigade that helped break the Hindenburg Line and hails from Knoxville.
San Francisco report says the well oiled Wilson administration machine rolled over opposition at the Democratic National Committee. It seated Palmer loyal Georgia delegates 49 to 0 and pushed Reed from Missouri with 84 to 12, amid closed doors debate and absent members. The piece notes factions led by Smith and Watson and references other party dynamics.
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