Canton approves new franchise and half million spend
The Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co with A C Blinn negotiates a new franchise allowing a straight six fare, free transfers, and 17 for $1. Canton plans August 1 start with a multi‑year life to 1928 and an estimated 1/2 million dollars in improvements over three years to upgrade city routes and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Ohio Traction and Ight Co
A. C. Blinn
Count Public Utilities Committee
N. O. T.thority
Council
Ich
Can
Traction Company
Northern Ohio Traction and He Company
Rts
Carridors of
Canton
Council Publtilties Committee
W. A. Sarverd Blinn
T. A. Kenny
Dan Scanlon
Charles Mather
Likely Starters in the Big Democratic Free for All
San Francisco report lists top candidates for the Democratic presidential free for all. Names include McAdoo Cox Palmer Davis Marshall Clark Smith Chamberlain Hitchcock Owen Gerard and others as likely starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Free For All
William McAdoo
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
James Cox
Ohio
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
U. S
Homer 8. Cummings
Connecticut
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
E. T. Meredith
Iowa
John W. Davis
West Virginia
England
Thomas Marshall
Indiana
Champ Clark
Missouri
Akron Council Reaffirms Hands Off Amid Transit Woes
Akron officials retain a hands off stance as transit tensions rise. The city asks for more time on an emergency ordinance from the Northern Ohio Tra in Co to cover wage demands. Hutchins of Columbus returns to curb the planned July walkout by carmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Carmen
Esday Aia
Northern Ohio Train Co
Hutchins
Columbus
Mission to Old Special Meetings Held by Union Ministers
Union ministers will lead four days of services at the Union Mission starting Saturday. Converts Night features Rev. George E. Jack of First Presbyterian. Sunday and Monday nights are led by Rev. E Manchester of the Methodist church. William Byrd, a convict, will speak on Sunday night and discuss the S. Superintendent Derrick visits Saturday for the dedication of the mission camp in Charlestown West Virginia, a gift of chairs from J. Himes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Union Mission
George E. Jack
First Presbyterian Church
E. Manchester
Methodist
Tct
William Byrd
Derrick
Campharlestown
W. Va
J. Himes
Local Ohio Showers Likely South North Tonight Mostly Fair
Forecasters expect scattered showers in southern Ohio with fair skies in the north tonight and a slight chill in the far east. Temperatures ranged from the upper 60s to mid 70s across the region with readings near Meyers Lake Park in the afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
South
Fair Mere
Meyers Lake Park
Fisne
Pu'ar
Adv
Uncle Sam raises passport price ninefold
Deputy Clerk Ross Harford announced that Washington ordered passport fees increased from $1 to $9. The clerks' $1.50 service fee remains, boosting the total cost to applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Ross Harford
State Department
Washington
Mystery surrounds Canton steel plant death discovery
A Canton Sheet Steel Co employee was found murdered in a field near the plant. Coroner McQuate and police estimate the death occurred two or three days earlier after a struggle, with a skull fracture and a pool of blood. A bottle of raisin jack and a time check were found nearby. Detectives Herdlicka and Skotnicki were assigned to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Sheet Steel Co
T. Co. McQuate
John Sontner
Sontner
C. C. Lynton
J. L. Arnold
John Henry
22Nd St
T. C. McQuate
McQuate
Herdlicka
J. Skotnicky
Gauchat
Jauchat
Albanians Capture Adriatic Port Valona
Albanian troops stormed and captured the Adriatic seaport of Valona and took prisoners of the entire Italian garrison, according to a Belgrade dispatch from Uskub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adriatic
Valona
Belgrade
Uskub
Canton Methodists Rally for Bishop and Mrs Anderson
A big rally and reception is held at First Methodist Church Canton tonight at 8 o'clock to honor Bishop and Mrs Anderson. Everyone is welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Methodists
Anderson
M. E
Ady
Holmes Council Jr O W A M 41 Meeting Notice
All members of O. W. Holmes Council Jr O. W. A. M. No. 41 will attend a June 30 meeting. Business of importance regarding a home building proposition will be discussed. E. T. Clark, Counselor, L. M. Hauptfer, Recording Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Holmes Council Jr
E. T. Clark
L. M. Hauptfer
Ohio Republican State Convention Adopts Platform Electors Named
The Ohio Republican state convention approved the party platform and ratified 22 presidential electors. W H Boyd of Cleveland and I J Taber of Barnesville were named electors at large, with the American eagle as the party emblem. Roscoe McCulloch attended, while George H Clark and Edward Morgan won convention roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Resolutions Committee
W. H. Boyd
Cleveland
I. J. Taber
Barnesville
Ohio State Grange
McCulloch
Neil House
George H. Clark
Canton
Edward Morgan
Alliance
Charles R. White
Holmes Ca
Dan Funk
Wayne Co
Lew Ward
Tuscarawasco
G R., White
Holmesco
Boyd
New Deputy in Auditor's Office
Edwin H. Garver of Navarre has been appointed deputy in the office of County Auditor Ned L. Perkins. Garver worked nearly twenty years for Massillon Iron and Steel Co and served as Navarre village clerk. He succeeds Ward Ff. Young who recently resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin H. Garver
Navarre
Ned L. Perkins
Garver
Massillon Iron & Steel Co
Ward Ff. Young
Harrison Is Out on Bond After Indictment
Herbert Harrison former president of Reliable Lumber Co was indicted on forging false and promissory notes and released from county jail Tuesday afternoon on a 2000 bond He will be arraigned before Judge Hubert C Pontius in common pleas court likely Thursday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Herbert Harrison
Reliable Lumber Co
Hubert C. Pontius
Common Pleas
Potatoes Offered At Wholesale By Letherman Gehman Co
The Letherman Gehman Co advertises car load No 1 new potatoes at wholesale prices by the bushel or barrel. Cheaper prices available at the warehouse. Contact E Hither at phone 574 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letherman Gehman Co
St E
King’s Wet Wash to close Friday noon until Tuesday morning
King’s Wet Wash will close from Friday noon through Tuesday morning. Have your washing ready by Tuesday morning for our driver who will call. State 413 X, Bell 3524 Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Wet Wash
State
Bell
Morris to Open Cigar Store on Tuscarawas Street W
Notice announces a new cigar store opening soon by Morris in the room currently occupied by Kramer and Robinson on Tuscarawas Street West. The ad indicates a forthcoming business location and transition in that space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Tuscarawasst W
Kramer & Robinson
Plan to Aid Ohio Cities Faced in 2-Year Lift
A bill to provide temporary financial relief for Ohio cities was shaped at a meeting of chambers of commerce city officials and farm bureau representatives. J B Wiles of Portsmouth chamber will nominate a three member committee to draft the measure lifting Smith law limits for two years in municipalities with a majority voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Chambers of Commerce
Farm Bureau
J. B. Wiles
Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Howell Plans 10 Appeal His Case To Governor Cox
Prisoner Dick Howell, condemned for the murder of Detective Anthony Skotnicky, is flown to the Columbus penitentiary after denial of a new trial. He seeks clemency from Governor Cox and the state board, hoping for life imprisonment instead of execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Cox
Dick Howell
Anthony Skotnicky
James M. Cox
State Board of Clemency
Milo Cathon
Frank N. Sweitzer
J. H. Robertson
Board of ‘Clemency
Joe Rivers
Robert Burton
Bowboy Hill
Court fines after quarrel among trio in city
Dixie Horne and John Hartgrove were fined 25 dollars and costs for dis orderly conduct when arraigned before Police Judge Bowman. Oscar Thomas, released from Mercy hospital, pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined 5 dollars and costs. The assailant in the stabbing was not caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Horne
John Hartgrove
Bowman
Oscar Thomas
Mercy Hospital
Horne
Hartgrove
Acting Secretary to Receive Commission From Mexican Government
Acting Secretary of State Davis announced he will receive Fernando Iglesias Calderon, high commissioner of the new Mexican government, likely today. Calderon is expected to present a report on the new Mexican government and request U.S. recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Davis
Fernando Iglesias Calderon
State Department
Iglesias Calderon
United States
McKinley Club Meeting to Plan Marion Trip
Essex Adv reports the McKinley Club will meet at club rooms Friday at 8 p m to plan a July 22 trip to Marion and discuss Harding notification. All members and Republicans urged to attend. Captain of marching asks for uniform counts. report at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Harding
Margaret's Noonday Meals at Margaret's Chocolate Shop
A concise notice announces daily noon meals from 11 until late in the afternoon at Margaret's Chocolate Shop located at 216 Met. The brief item highlights a continuous lunch service and the shop's address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret's
Margaret's Chocolate Shop
Platform work stalls as subcommittee to placate restive elements
A nine member subcommittee of the Democratic platform committee wrestled through the night with two model drafts the Virginia platform and the administration platform. They agreed their work remained tentative with full committee review planned and no final decisions made. Senator Glass denied any vote on a wet plank and said only tentative matters were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Mattin
United Press
San Francisco
Democratic Party
Glass
Moel
Virginia
Wilson
Stae Colby
June Marriage Licenses Hit County Record High
Stark county records show 273 marriage licenses issued in June, up from 209 a year earlier. Miss Hazel Meyers, the marriage license clerk, notes Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays as top days, with Wednesdays drawing more foreign-born couples and Saturdays aligning with a Jewish holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark-co
Hazel Meyers
Phanom Honeymoon at the Liberty Today
Aso Hallroom Boys present a comedy show titled Phanom Honeymoon at the Liberty Theatre today. The program promises light entertainment and laughs for local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phanom
the Liberty Today
Aso Hallroom
Ice Delivery Notice and Local Advertisements
Ice users are informed of delivery service by Schory and Schellhese Coal and Ice Co. for private homes and business houses on Monday July 5th. Also mentions Adv. notices and a Norwood's Orchestra event with Louisville Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schory & Schellhese Coal and Ice Co
Tiger Picnic Sunday Ady Hosts Tiger Magazine Real by 5000
The Tiger Magazine comes alive with a local event as Ady promotes a Tiger Picnic scheduled for Sunday July 11. About 5000 people are expected to participate in this community gathering and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Magazine
Tiger Picnic
Ady
Knights of Pythias Page Rank Meeting Scheduled
Canton No 589 K of P confers the Page rank Wednesday evening. All visiting brothers welcome. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Canon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Ady
Pure White Cane Sugar Is Sold In Canton In Bulk
Carload sale announced by The Letherman Gehman Co at 814 Tuscat E. Canton. Sugar price listed as 30 cents per pound while supplies last. Phone numbers 574 carry ad listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Letherman-Gehman Co
Supporters Hope For Gains As Voting Progresses
Supporters of each leader express optimism as progress reports show potential increases. Analysts weigh turnout effects and compare candidate support in key districts.
Dark horse hopes loom as McAdoo faces coalition bids
June 30 1920 Canton San Francisco report notes managers from Cox and Palmer camps seek to deny McAdoo a solid majority. Analysts say favorite son delegations and one third veto power complicate coalitions, while leaders here fear the boom to McAdoo grew too fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlen E. Pew
I. N.S
San Francisco
Cal
Calif
McAdoo
Cox and Palmer
Harding
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Palmer and Cox
MccAdoo
Three Shots In Lodging Inquiry Wound Morris Shapiro
In Cleveland on June 30 Morris Shapiro sixty of Toledo asked a man for lodging and was shot three times. He was rushed to charity hospital where doctors say he will recover. A man suspected of firing the shots has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Morris Shapiro
Toledo
Charity Hospital
Shapiro
Plant prices at Aud. Market Stall and greenhouses listed
Thousands of geraniums coleus vines sweet potato cabbage and tomato plants on sale at Aud Market Stall 18 or at greenhouses at 12th and Wertz. Take Meyers Lake car to Ton Floral and Landscape Co Advy.
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12Th
Wertz
Meyers Lake
Canton Floral and Landscape Co
Advy
Coal and Ice Co delivers fees to customers on July 5
The Schory and Schellhase Coal and Ice Co announces delivery of fees to private homes and business houses on Monday July 5 as a convenience for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schory & Schellhase Coal and Ice Co
Trunks sale at Klartmann's Wardrobe and Arthur's Leather Shop
Advertises trunk prices from 10 to 25 dollars and up with Klartmann's Wardrobe Trunks priced 39.59 to 150 dollars. Arthur's Leather Shop located at 204 Market av N Advy offers additional trunk options.
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Klartmann
Arthur
Marketav N
Advy
Youll Enjoy Dancing at Louisville July 1
Norwood's Orchestra advertisement invites readers to a dance in Louisville on July 1. Public notice highlights music, venue details, and event allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Norwood
Advy
Convention Opening and Nominating Session Details
The program lists 11 a.m. opening with Senator Joseph T. Robinson as chairman, invocation, roll call by states for presidential candidates, nominating speeches, and a committee report on platform and resolutions if completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Robinson
Early convention tilt in presidential race noted
The article outlines front runners for the presidential nomination with A Mitchell Palmer leading pledged votes between 300 and 335 out of 728 needed. McAdoo is the preferred choice among delegates and could exceed 250 votes on the first ballot. James M Cox and Thomas Riley Marshall follow as contenders with varying prospects, while the field features many favorite sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Peace
A. Mitchell Palmer
William Gibbs McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Fiis
McAdone
James M. Cox
Ohio
McAdoo
Thomas Riley Marshal
Phantom Honeymoon at the today and Hallroom Boys comedy
A brief note lists two acts: Phantom Honeymoon showing today and Hallroom Boys comedy. Advertisement copy highlights the program and venue as part of a local entertainment lineup.
Bandits Secure Marine Payroll in Express Car Heist
Three bandits seized a payroll shipment worth nearly $60,000 from an eastbound Charleston and Western Carolina express train near Augusta. They forced the money from the express car containing funds for the Marine Corps training school at Paris Island, while an armed guard accompanied the shipment from Atlanta. A brakeman found the car later with the guards bound and gagged. the bandits had fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway
B. Derrick
William Roberts
Marine Corps Training School
Paris Island
Atlanta
Brown May Ouit Field Brown May Ouit Field
In Columbus June 30 protracted talks between former Gov Frank Willis Delaware and Walter F Brown Toledo for the Republican Senate nomination left the field unsettled. Rumors said Brown might withdraw creating a Willis versus Judge Wanamaker Akron contest as standpatters favor Wanamaker. Brown and Willis offered no substantial statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank Willis
Delaware
Walter F. Brown
Toledo
Brown
Willis
Judge Wanamaker
Akron
Seek to Restore King in Hungary
London dispatch reports Hungarian army officers plan to march on Budapest to restore the monarchy. The telegram from Prague notes a critical situation with strong anti Semitic sentiment among the plotters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Budapest
Prague
Hokebo Confesses to Hotel Fires in Boston
James Hokbo of Clifton New Jersey a navy deserter confessed to police that he started four early morning hotel fires causing terror among guests. He aka Harrison said voices plagued him after nightfall and led to the arson spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James Hokbo
Clifton
New Jersey
Navy Today
Hokbo
Harrison
Masonic Notice for July Lodge Communications
Special communications of Wm. McKinley Lodge will be held Thursday July 1 and Friday July 2 at 6 pm. M. M. Degree. W M H W Wickham and H H Heingartner, Secy Advy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley Lodge
H. W. Wickham
W. M
H. H. Heingartner
Sec’y
Advy
Seed Dept Opens With Ferry's Bulk Seeds Ady
Dumont's Seed Dept announces a full new stock of seeds now located just first door south of East Tuscarawas on Piedmontavy. The ad highlights a true strain of Ferry's Bulk Seeds and invites customers to view the updated selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumont’s Seed Dept
East Tuscarawas
Piedmontavy
Ferry
Ady
Rie Rally and Reception for Bishop and Mrs. Anderson
A church event at First M. E. Church hosts a rally and reception tonight at 8 o clock for Bishop and Mrs Anderson. All are welcome to attend.
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Frerms
Grant
Palmer
Alfred Smith
Gov
Ernor
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
James W. Gerard
Germany
Save Council
A. m
Uncle Sam
Workman
Llogi
Clark
Holmes-Co Man
Bulletin
Roscoe C. McCulloch
Carnton
H. Harrison
Bond
McKinley Club
Commitee
ITE
DAN Clpid
Sark-Co
Pance
Treasury
David Lawrence
The
Canton Daily News
K. of C
Sixth-st NW
Boys’ Athletic Fund
Hallroom Boys
Ouit
Hungary
Hokebo
Rie
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