05 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1924
Page
1
Congress and the American Legion agree on a bonus framework with paid up life insurance and cash payments for veterans. The bill targets veteran service as the basis for payments and outlines daily rates for home service and wartime claims, with a directive to drop farm loan provisions.
A receiver was appointed for the Tome Cost Co in Columbus area five amid failure to secure premiums for state Workmen's Compensation. The case involves insurers of injured or deceased workers and aims to protect employees and dependents from nonpayment of premiums by the company.
Article reports Democrats plan to weaponize issues around Isle Liberty, accusing Republicans and officials of bias and manipulation. It cites quotes about independence and foreign influence while highlighting ongoing partisan tensions.
Federal Judge Frank H. Kerigane has not decided to excuse W B Anderson of Alameda California from jury service and the court notes the statement that a bald man should not be excused. The discussion centers on jury duty eligibility and the need for impartial service.
Columbus reports a pro gram for a motion picture theater owners meeting. An amendment to copyright law to remove the music tax and license fee will be pushed, and repeal of theater admission tax is urged. About 300 exhibitors expected.
Senate oil investigators reveal a fresh batch of telegrams from Portal Telegraph to key figures including McLean Sinclair and Albert B Fall. Messages traced in Washington and out show covert communications surrounding oil lands and the broader scandal.
A lantern overturned in a Choutmun stable sparked a massive fire in Shan Tung province. Authorities report about 300 Chinese dead and over 400 seriously injured. Panic trapped residents in narrow streets. looting followed the blaze as bandits robbed homes and the dying. The disaster drew attention for lack of medical care and rapid spread.
Kenton crossing ratchman Phillip Germer was arrested after officers alleged a card man planted evidence in a raid case. The grand jury will investigate alleged unauthorized raids and counterfeit whiskey findings. In another item San Quentin authorities traced a false confession by Ralph Thurber linked to a London bombing in 1920.
In Lavington Texas Mistah Cochran a Canton laundryman famed for oil land dreams faces a humbling turn as reporters discover his supposed wealth from oil is nonexistent. He reportedly sold land for 62 and banked money only in lie to reel in attention.
Raffles drew spectators at the Canton News building when he freed himself from a suspended jacket trick. The stunt lasted about five minutes as he climbed and then descended slowly, showing muscular control while the crowd watched anxiously.
Delegates to a national convention threaten to disrupt New York theater as producers consider shutting houses by June 1 to comply with actors union demands. Managers fear lost revenue while actors face potential displacement and a rush for Hollywood jobs.
A Beverly D Harris marriage annulment case went to a New York judge. The jury returned mixed answers to questions posed, finding some in favor of the plaintiff regarding misrepresentation of birth and chastity, while other responses criticized the husband for not pursuing investigations into his wife. The matter remains under equity procedure with no adjudication on annulment at this time.
Harrisburg March 5 Governor Gifford Pinchot urged against accepting Henry Ford's offer for Muscle Shoals power as the government aims to conform with the amended Federal Water Power Act. Pinchot stated the issue reflects broader federal policy and energy plans.
Pitied guardians and administrators were notified by Judge Sidney Ward to appear in county court on April for neglect of duties and failure to file reports. Several hundred dollars involved and proceedings set for a formal examination of accounts.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals and dates with references to legal charges or names such as NUPPALO and Dave. The readable portions are too damaged to determine a coherent event or outcome.
In Dover on March 6 Roland Shearer 28 of Dover died when a truck struck a stalled Interurban railway car near the Fatload trees. Akron men N D Laughlin and Millican were arrested on intoxication charges as police investigated the fatal incident and the stalled vehicle.
Nelle M. Dunn of North Canton represents Ameia Farah in a divorce filing against Eugene with charges of neglect and cruelty. The petition claims the husband contributed from two to forty four dollars for groceries and longed to control household expenses, while daily meals included grapefruit rolls and chops amid disputed support.
In Washington on March 5 the Senate faced a halt to the Mellon tax reduction as leaders warned the bill may fail. Officials indicated the president was informed that Mellon rates look irrecoverable, with some doubt about Senate action to amend or pass the measure.
Governor Donahey plans action after Attorney General opinion declares as illegal the card prohibition enforcement officers designated by State Prohibition officials. The move follows confirmation that 160 officers were appointed by Monjoania and 110 have been operating recently, with cancellations noted.
State examiners revoke ey lava enforcement privileges of many officers amid a publicized list. About 190 names appear on a commission file, with 63 revoked before March and 107 still active in March. Deputies across Ohio, including North Canton and other towns, face compensation method scrutiny.
A court session handles the Sassition Kiting case with jurors panel served and indictments pending. Attorneys for the defendant and witnesses are present. a jury panel of nine prospective jurors is summoned for trial on March 20.
In a telegram to Prosecutor Mull, secretary Charles Mugheseae says Vasile Indicted for second degree murder in the killing of Dr. S E Conrad. Salem enforcements cannot extradite if he is in Roumania Romania where he has been fee tn. The United States has no extradition treaty with either country.
Mina Jean Sait receives the distinction of being chosen the prettiest senior at Wellesley College in a year marked by Beauty Day events. Beals and Bolde are noted among those present.
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