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13 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
1
A garbled message describes a missed meeting and a tense exchange. The speaker mentions thoughts on time, a request, and material to be reviewed, hinting at a dispute over information and the next steps.
An Irish note by Edward De Valera calls for free determination for Ireland, arguing England and Ulster must accept the will of the Irish people. He warns that if justice is denied, Ireland will endure until a new generation asserts independence, and questions whether Paris diplomats will force England to justice.
The Anton campaign plans a Liberty Loan drive starting April 21 led by J. H. Kenny with a four general staff and captains. Officials expect the city to purchase around 1000000 dollars in bonds, part of a broader effort tied to government figures and patriotic funds.
Four armed daylight bank robbers shot and fatally wounded cashier William Bigel and customer Margaret Pelsus during a daring Metropolitan Bank attempt shortly after 10 o clock. Officer J Brenza, a cashier, and an aviation service veteran reportedly drove the robbers off, leaving them empty handed.
The weather section notes rain in the south and possible rain or snow in the northern portion tonight and Friday with cold temperatures. An ad promotes Grand Rectemans McKinley Hotel Building at 318 Market Ave offering popular prices and a dining emphasis.
Victor Herbert, famed composer, says he will base a new opera on the romantic 1919 escape from Lincoln jail England of Edward De Valera Sinn Fein leader and future Irish president. He describes an Irish gardener guiding De Valera by Gaelic song and notes flower-seller disguises as part of the plot.
Police Chief Riblet directed officers Thursday to enforce the four foot street car stopping rule in the public square. Safety Director Hamaker cited reports of cars halting under four feet apart and vowed immediate action while coordinating with N. O. T. officials. Stark Electric cars now use the south square for loading to ease congestion in the north square.
Four passengers were injured when a passenger coach on a Pittsburgh and Lake Erie train was knocked into the Shenango River at a cross over in New Castle. Three other coaches derailed and passengers in them were shaken. Firemen pried open the car to release those trapped. Ad interleaved with local ads follows.
Dance Eagle Hall every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday night features Norwoods orchestra. Also ads note garden manure available at 224 Cleveland Ave North with phone 1329 and Holco Seeds new stock for home trade with Holmes-Letherman at 22 North Cleveland Avenue phone 1529.
Canton councilmen elected to office in 1920 plan higher salaries as city population nears 82 000 after recent annexations. Municipal code ties pay to population, with current rate 59 dollars per year planned for the new term, replacing the prior 12 50 monthly stipend.
London dispatches say serious trouble flared in Dalmatia between Italians and Jugoslavs. The Italian flagship was forced to haul down its flag at Tran. An Italian destroyer was sent to Tran for apology and protection. At Spalato Italian patrols clashed with Jugoslavs, Serbian soldiers aiding the Slavs, and allied sailors restored order during a Teara procession.
Bank ad states first trust and savings offers savings accounts free to babies born during the year 1919. Also promotes Wilson and Painter Battery and Service Station at Third and Rexar NE and a piano company offering easy terms at 426 Market Ave E with E. M. Peek as manager. Ad highlights Woomer Piano Co and a used item sold for 250 dollars from a 500 dollar original price.
Sam Costanzo and Domenico Marfatino, convicted of slaying Ken Stella linked to the Black Hand, were held without bail at the county jail after Judge Robert Day withdrew their bonds. Motions for new trials will be argued after Day's return from Newark, with juries delivering verdicts swiftly following deliberations.
Notice for a social event at Waynesburg with Edleman’s Jazz orchestra and urging join of the Meat Cutters and Butchers' union. Also an advertisement for Liberty bonds value with Electric Washers from Queen Washing Machine Co. and a clerks notice that Charter closes Friday March 25 for Local No. 94.
Berlin crisis deepens as Government forces under War Minister Noske demand unconditional surrender of Spartacist troops. Reports say Reds seek truce but face terms, while fighting continues around Berlin and Lichtenberg. Noske resignation rumored with General Von Lequis named successor.
The U S S George Washington, carrying President Wilson to France, is delayed by heavy seas and is not due to dock in Brest until about 11 p m local time The escort flotilla met the presidential ship on Tuesday and Wilson plans no ceremony on arrival He may spend the night aboard and travel to Paris early Friday morning
Canton women shed petticoats for refugees or discarded clothes as new tight skirts replace old garments. Petticoats are described as occupying space no longer available. Store heads report a sharp drop in petticoat sales since the advent of the debilt skirts.
Earl E. Domer son of Mrs. 8 C Domer 1818 Tuscarawas st FE arrived in Canton on a twenty five day furlough first since October 1917 after seven months in French and American hospitals He was wounded August 6 near Chateau Thierry in the right arm and has undergone several operations to restore use of his hand He recalls tying a legging as a sling when the outfit was unable to reach the wounded and says Cape May hospital handles nerve cases well He expects another operation after returning to a hospital assignment and notes two Canton boys he met overseas Nicholas Blanc and Henry McClosky were casualties Domer served with Company G 58th Infantry and sailed for overseas duty in May
A Special Communication of Canton Lodge will be held Thursday evening March 13 at 6 30 o clock KE A Degree will be conferred C C Aker WM C E Norris Secy Ady
Paris reports that Germany's eastern and northern frontiers are under debate with Poland and Denmark pushing demands. The supreme inter-allied war council met to discuss aerial terms, with future meetings planned. A new commission may regulate waterways and railways after the peace treaty, including the Baghdad line.
Eugene V. Debs Socialist leader defies final sentence as he speaks in Cleveland under party auspices. He praises Bolshevik Russia figures Lenin and Trotsky as leading statesmen and mocks Supreme Court justices while awaiting the federal verdict notification to begin a ten year term at Moundsville. A protest strike threat by Ohio Socialists, led by Charles Ruthenberg, aims to pressure clemency.
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