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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
2
Rev John D Harris American missionary to India and husband of a Marion girl was killed May 31 after a bison gored him as he walked with his wife through the jungle. Mrs Harris and their children are expected to return to Marion this summer.
In Chicago on June 29 Juanita Gallardo, the Mexican girl who aided her lover escape a Joliet death cell, drinks poison after romance ends. Her former lovers involved in the Joliet Prison murder case, including Bernardo Roa, fled to Mexico. Roa later disappeared, and Juanita then allied with a barber known as Pretty Boy who abandoned her, leading to her self destruction.
George Mannan reports burglars entered his restaurant on Tuscarawas Street East Friday night and stole 180 to 200 dollars from the cash register a desk rack was broken and two watches and a revolver taken. John Pinscot reports his Market street confectionery burglarized Friday night with 40 dollars in currency 80 cartons of cigarettes six watches stamps machine postage stamps and tobacco stolen.
City of Cantons taxpayers gathered as Lee Gay, Canton Chamber of Commerce secretary, outlined proposed tax amendment measures to voters. Ohio Taxpayers Association official joined a round table discussion. speakers explained shifting from uniform taxation to a dual system with fixed estate reporting and securities taxes, highlighting past ballot outcomes in Stark County.
Short items from the classified pages note a blend of notices and small adverts. The fragmentary teases hint at community updates, small sales, and local notices without full details.
The Canton Daily reports two sections of the McKinsey home are being moved this week from Meyers Park area toward Parke Ave and 6th St SW. A second trip will occur Monday with the final sections traveling the same route to reach the historical homestead by noon. Wayne Jackson, relocation supervisor, notes the segments are jacked and placed on rollers to begin Monday's journey.
A Harrisburg road airport site drive moves forward with a $2,500 budget crafted by the citizens committee finance group led by HH Carson. The plan outlines funds for advertising and urging voter opinions at the August primaries on converting the site to municipal utility use. A parade and program coordinated by Liberty Council and Daughters of America precede speeches by Robert A. Pollock of Canton.
Monroe Michigan June 29 Eric Cheves 22 formerly of Middlesburg Kentucky sat in his cell as authorities prepared to file a first degree murder charge in the shooting of two of his wife's kinsmen Clifford Wik lima 90 and Lee Walden 25 both Middlesburg workers at a Ford air plant near here. Police say a dispute over a board bill led to the killings and Cheves claims self defense.
A man injured in a hit and run is being treated at a city hospital. Police say they are seeking a suspect described as a gangster in connection with the Marlow death, with inquiries ongoing and no arrests yet.
A Chicago report says M. J. Sullivan, 40, of 904 Tuscarawas, was struck by a hit and run driver at Bryanov and 6th streets SW, knocked to the curb and taken to the station hospital with serious injuries. In Boston a steel beam fall at a plant injured several workers, including Frank Klink and a 14 year old boy, as an investigation of a zinc tank incident continued.
Berlin reports prime minister Stresemann said the former emperor would be allowed to return only if citizen status is recognized after the republic law expires on July 22. Paris circles say France and allies would act against any entry attempt while Holland may need Allied notification before movement.
William G. Davis of Greenville will become secretary of the New Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce on August 1. He currently serves as Greenville chamber secretary and is being brought to New Philadelphia after months of effort by the Seal organization. Davis will succeed A. A. Bowers, who has resigned. John Reiser was elected president.
Rev. George Schurts of the First Congregational Church spoke at a Canton Exchange Club luncheon describing his impressions before and after arriving in the community. He commended citizens and said he would aid city advancement and achievement, noting investigations beforehand and his intent to lend assistance. John C. Feller chaired the luncheon in President A. L. Osea’s absence.
Rotary officials announced a fundraising event featuring speeches and songs led by True D. Marlow and other Rotarians. Philip De venney of the General Biking Co. spoke about future plans in Buffalo while Louis F. Wina was introduced as a new member.
Gilbert Swan recounts a river folklore story of a boat named Tom Green carrying the body home as ice, wind, and wrecks test the boys and the old packet. The tale unfolds with a stern wheel paddle boat repaired through ice blocks and frozen passages toward Newport, ending in a hard fought homecoming and shared pride.
Washington reports a heated fight over sugar tariff policy as President Hoover faces off with Lowman and other officials in the ongoing tariff debates. Public figures including C Lowden and James Stone weigh in on enforcement and agricultural policy while hearings examine Cuban sugar duties and refiners margins amid a broader economic struggle.
Twenty two persons were injured, seven seriously, when a Pittsburgh Detroit bus of the Nets Lines skidded on wet pavement and toppled in Youngstown. The crash occurred as the bus attempted to pass a car, sending passengers into a ditch. Names include Eugene Pasquali, Tevine, Sam Schiman, Leo Mangold, James Kats, Yale Coby, Donat Gat e, Robert Schumag, Theresa Guldyan, and others from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and nearby towns.
Sheriff Gideon explains that the court and sheriff's office do not enforce an open dance order. Public dances require permits issued by the probate judge, with dancing allowed only under law and within permitted nights. Sunday dancing is prohibited. the order to close Sunday dances came from a common pleas judge due to liquor violations and minor safety concerns.
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