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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1921

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Canton detectives accused in youth's brutal treatment case

Harry Stemper, 21, claims two Canton detectives beat and threatened him for hours while questioning about a burglary. He says he was struck, had his clothes removed, and his limbs exposed as officers demanded information. Safety Director Braucher and Police Chief Gauchat probe the incident.

Harry Stemper Massillon M. J. Braucher Braucher Gauchat Stemper Joseph Ryan Lucy C. Stemper J. F. Young McKinley Garage Sales Co Young Central Station

Tax sharing plan distributes millions to counties towns and schools

Auditor Ned L. Perkins reports a half year tax settlement totaling 3.19 million dollars. Canton leads with 810 793 82 while Alliance and Massillon receive significant shares. State school tax favors dense districts over rural ones, sparking mixed results across Stark County and its towns.

Canton Alliance Massillon Ates Starkee

British parliament to enforce bathing suit censorship

In London March 23 the government shuns indecent 1921 bathing suit styles and appoints Dr Addison minister of public health as bath costume controller. A strong effort to abolish indecency is declared though protests arise.

NDON Addison Pubalth

Fireworks Plant Inferno Destroys Reading Factory

Fire at the A. Due Co. fireworks plant in Reading, Reading, caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage. Explosions were heard for miles as a high wind spread flames to a score of buildings. A nail shot by a worker may have ignited powder. two men were slightly burned trying to fight the blaze.

Cincinnati Reading

Engineers to Meet at Y.M.C.A. Wednesday

Arrangements completed for a meeting of the Engineers' club at the Y.M.C.A. Wednesday evening. Professor Arthur S Watts of Ohio State University will be the principal speaker on The Relation of Ceramics to the Various Branches of Engineering. The meeting is open to the public and all are invited.

Engineers’ Club Arthur S Watts Ohio State University

Evangelistic Campaign and Church Notices

Second degree Thursday evening. Degree team take notice. Odd Fellows invited. Geo KE. Sells NG, J Schlafly, Secy Adv Evangelistic Campaign Salvation Army 822 Walnut Ave SE. Envoy Walter Wagner Evangelist. March 14 to 27 every evening 7 45. Ladies Aid Society First Presbyterian chicken supper Wednesday March 23 with apron sale. Knights of Malta grand commanders visit tonight. all companions urged to attend meeting.

Odd Geo KE. Sells N. G J. M. Schlafly Secy Evangelistic Campaign Salvation Army Watnutaw SE Walter Wagner Vening Aday Ladies' Aid Society The First Presbyterian Church Knights of Malta Adqy Ladies’ Aid Society

Eggs Drop To Thirty Cents During Easter Season

Wholesale egg prices fell Wednesday with wholesale at 27 and 28 cents a dozen and retail at 30 cents. The drop aims to boost Easter sales, the lowest Easter egg prices in eight years, as dealers anticipate high volume. Some dealers had large stocks, including 3,500 dozen eggs, from last year.

Bunnie

I W W Working Among Miners in Pottsville

In Pottsville Pennsylvania on March 23 authorities note new I W W societies forming in the county. Leaders admit aims to split the United Mine Workers of America as radicals forecast an impending crisis. Charters filed are described as harmless by the police, signaling covert activity.

Pottsville United Mine Workers of America

Pope Receives Large Fund for European War Orphans

In Rome on March 23 Pope Pius XII has received nearly eight million lire about 1.6 million dollars for relief of child war sufferers in Europe. The United States leads the contributor list and the Vatican says the pope's appeal drew an instantaneous response.

Rome Pope B Benedict Europe United States Vatican

Germany Refuses Pay Demand as Allies Press Indemnity

Berlin says 10 billion marks due today cannot be paid and calls for more talks with the allies. Financial experts warn the sum is unavailable and could wreck Germany’s economy. Paris dispatch notes possible drastic measures if Germany resists and Upper Silesia claims remain unsettled.

Berlin Germany Allied Reparations Commission

Harris Agency Secures 99 Year Spiro Property Lease

T K Harris of the Harris Agency Co acquired a 99 year lease on the Spiro property at 112 Sixth St NW, RR HW Spiro J D Spiro and Leon Stern owners. Total rentals over the term exceed 1 million dollars. The deal follows Harris securing Hay and Werner properties, creating a large downtown holding.

BE. T. Kelly T. K. Harris Harris Agency Co Spiro Sixth-st NW RR. HW. Spiro J. D. Spiro Leon Stern Harris Hay

Heffelman Heads Canton Merchants Association

ER J Meffelman of the Klein and Heffelman Co. was chosen president of the Canton Retail Merchants association of the Chamber of Commerce at a directors meeting on Tuesday. Heffelman succeeds William Rh Worley who resigned. Directors also discussed penalties for shoplifting.

ER. J. Meffelman Klein An’ Heffelman Co Canton Retail Merchants’ Association

Fourteen Inches From Floor Dress Debate at McKinley High

McKinley High senior girls and Canton mothers clash over commencement gown length with plans to keep dresses fourteen inches above the floor, aiming for knee length. A compromise toward twelve inches may emerge as girls pursue organdie white gowns with violet corsages and no colored ribbons.

Canton McKinley High School Misa Alice MccAnaney Cress

Ohio War Veteran Dies in Germany

Word reaches New Philadelphia Ohio of Private Thomas P Itinerat a World War veteran killed in an auto accident in Germany He returned home after service then reenlisted before his death The item notes local union and shop ads amid the obituary line.

Ohio Germany New Philadelphia I’rivate Thomas P. Itinerat

Dan Hanna’s Wife Seeks Divorce in Pittsfield Action

Mrs. Dan R. Hanna, wife of Dan R. Hanna son of the late Senator Mark Hanna, begins divorce proceedings in Pittsfield Massachusetts charging cruel and abusive treatment and asking for alimony. The case marks a two year separation from his fourth wife with no trial date set.

Pittsfield Maass Dan R. Hanna Mark Hanna

Greek Armies Plan Turkish Offensive in Asia Minor

Greek armies in Asia Minor plan to start an offensive against the Turks today as advices to the British foreign office report. Hostilities in the territory assigned to Greece by the Sevres treaty paused near an allied conference in London seeking to revive the treaty.

London Asia-Minor British Foreign Office Greece

Margaret's Noonday Meals at 216 Market Ave Advy

Daily service from 11 to 2 at Margaret's Chocolate Shop located at 216 Market Ave Advy. Menu highlights include noon meals and chocolate treats in a compact daily window. patrons are invited to enjoy quick dining and sweets during lunch hours.

Margaret's Margaret's Chocolate Shop

Back Woman Judge For Cleveland Mayor

Cleveland march 23 the name of Judge Florence EB Allen has been placed before the democratic executive committee for endorsement as a mayoralty candidate State Senator James A Reynolds is backed by major democratic leaders here They cite his 16 000 vote lead in the last senatorial race The Floyd B K Watte push for governor Davis has stirred friction among republicans and their supporters who oppose his candidacy

Cleveland Florence EB. Allen Democratic Executive Committee James A. Reynolds Repubiican Floyd BK. Watte Davis

New Rules Allow Beer as Medicine Under Tight Limits

Washington dispatch reports the Palmer ruling allows doctors to prescribe four and seveneighths gallons of beer per patient every 30 days with strict justification and 80 day gaps before maximums may be renewed. About 100 breweries exist, but many expect heavy taxes and limited scope to deter production.

Mellon Wayne B. Wheeler Wheeler

Beer Ruling May Get Court Test in Ohio

In Columbus Ohio March 23 state Prohibition Commissioner Don V Parker and Anti Saloon League leaders say a court test could decide if beer may be sold for medicinal purposes in Ohio The introduction of the McCoy bill blocking beer as medicine signals to dry leaders they can pass it through both legislative chambers and settle the issue.

Palmer Wheeler Maine Rhode Island Maryland Connecticut Ohio New York California New Jersey Pennsylvania Louisiansa Columbus Don V. Parker Anti-Saloon League Parker James A. White White

Gardner Named On Boundary Board

President Harding reappoints Cbamiah Gardner of Maine as chairman of the international joint commission on Canadian boundaries. Gardner’s resignation was requested by former President Wilson to place William H. B. Wilson in the role. Wilson resigned last week. Marty Fiddler of Indiana is named for labor on the federal board for vocational education.

Washington Harding Cba- Miah Gardner Maine International Joint Commission

Blooming Plants and Seeds at Holmes-Letherman Seed House

Listing of flowering plants like hyacinths and daffodils from Holmes-Letherman Seed House at 224 Clevelanday N Ady. Includes a Canton Paint and Glass Co ad at 324 Tusest W State with a $48 Bell 183 offer for ready mixed paint and house painting services.

Holmes-Letherman Seed House Clevelanday N.—Ady Canton Paint and Glass Co Bell

NAPPELMAN CASE HALTED BY INJUNCTION ON CIVIL SERVICE RULING

Dr. John M Kappelman former city health commissioner sees his appeal paused by a restraining order from the common pleas court. Judge Robert H Day issued the order at the request of James Kinnison and James I Amerman to delay further proceedings until the common pleas decides if the civil service board had jurisdiction. The civil service commission ruled he is under civil service, a key issue guiding the appeal and possible path to the state supreme court through counsel Loren E Souers.

John M Kkappelman City Health Common Pleas Court Robert H. Day James Kinnison Cfty James I. Amerman Board of Health Common Pleas Kappelman Civil Service Commission Commission Hughes-Griswold Civil Service Dr. Kappelman Fx Jurise

Resignation at Republic Rubber prompts leadership change

Harvey J. Woodard resigns as vice president in charge of sales of The Republic Rubber company of Youngstown and as president of The Canton Blackstone Co. of Canton, an affiliated subsidiary. He joined Republic in 1917 and built its tire and mechanical goods presence nationwide. James Kearns will temporarily head the department. The Norwood bill to create Stark County domestic relations court advances from code committee by unanimous vote as supporters in Columbus rally for approval before adjournment.

Harvey J. Woodard Republic Rubber Corporation Youngstown Canton-Blackstone Co Canton Mr. Woodard Republic Tires Canton-Blackstone Tires United States Woodard Knight Tire Co Diamond Rubber Co New York James Kearns Norwood Stark Columbus George Tl. Clark Loren EF. Souerge Hubert C State Senate

New Bills Against White Sox Players Expected

Chicago March 23 Prosecutor George Gorman said indictments against seven White Sox players for throwing the 1919 World Series to Cincinnati may be voted next week. He presented more testimony and confessions from October hearings to the grand jury. Ban Johnson, AL president, testified on irregularities cited in the original indictments and is set to testify again later this week.

Chicago White Sox Cincinnati George Gorman Gorman Ban Johnson American League Johnson

Miami Glee Club Concert Moves to Saturday Night

The Miami Glee Club will perform Saturday evening at the First Congregational Church in this city instead of Wednesday at the First Christian Church as announced. The group is highly recommended and promises a fine musical program. On Sunday afternoon the club will sing at the First Presbyterian Church.

Miami

Ohio State Championship Dancing Contest March 24 1921

Lat eve March 24 1921 at the Auditorium special music by Ro senthal’s orchestra of Cleveland. Largest dances and steps will be introduced with other big doings. Don’t miss it. Also adv Ladies leather hand bags sold for 1 at Arthur's Leather Shop 204 Market av N Ady J F Hughes Hull Bros Umbrella Co here Thurs March 24 during our big dollar day sale. Special reductions on silk sun and rain sticks.

Auditorium Rosenthal Orchestra of Cleveland Adv Arthur's Leather Shop N.—Ady J. FB. Hughes Hull Bros. Umbrella Co Arthur Ady

Court Revokes Parole Women To Reformatory

Mrs. Jennie Davis Hawkins was sent to the Marysville reformatory after Judge Krichbaum revoked her suspended sentence. She pleaded guilty earlier and was to pay costs, with parole papers pending return from the institution. New evidence prompted the judge to order execution of the sentence.

Jennie Davis Hawkins Marysville Reformatory Milo Cathon Starkeep Krrchbaum Jalil Krichbaum

Trinity Lutheran church buys Kirkland residence as parsonage

The Trinity Lutheran church purchased the Edward D. Kirkland residence at 1220 12th Street NW to use as a parsonage. The price was not disclosed and a warranty deed was filed with the county recorder after noon Tuesday. Hull Sterling umbrellas to sell shop at 204 Market Ave N.Adv.

The Trinity Lutheran Church Edward D. Kirkland 12Th-St

Palmer's Fertilizer Ad Promotes Acid Mixes

The Lethe rman Gehman Co advertises Palmer's 16 percent acid fertilizer at 23.50 off ear and 24.50 out of the warehouse with order now and phone contact 574.

Palmer Letherman-Gehman Co

Garden center ad promotes bulbs and plants for sale

An advertisement touts hyacinths and assorted flowers with a large stock, inviting visitors to greenhouses at State 1699 Bell 976 Stand 18 Auditorium Market. Also lists stock offering and a clothing store ad with spring sample prices and hours.

Rachhel and Son Canton Floral and Landscape C.—Adv

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Tre Ellin Harryer Tuscaranassi E Stemper Fred Vosley Joseph S.tate Prutas Vosley Jobstemper Massil NNT Ned L. Perkins Cunty Gland Atest Christian Science Lecture Church of Christ, Scientist Clevelanday Mim Ady St. John Dublic Dubois First United Ren A. L. Due Co Bunny FE. W. Tinsley Leonard Agency Adcraft Club Tinsley Garfield Council Lily Lodge Knights Pythias Brothers Smith Harry Rowland F. Hissner Daughters of Veterans Adyv Pope Allied Commission Paris Upper Silesia T. K. Norris Spiro Property Fl- Saesser Grocery Sixth-st J. M. Plake Mr. Harris C. M. Ball Tl. Heffelman Heads Merchants Wall Paper Ross Bros W. Bell First United Brethren Church Paul Long Ruth Cogan Marketav N Marketav State Stephan Bros McKinley Dan Hanna Canton Mattress Co Letherman-Gehman Co.Adv Metro Club Schlabach'’s Mack's Crack Orchestra United Press Gardner Nappelman Civil Service Board Republic Rubber Harvey J. Woodward Canton- Blackstone Co House Hull Arthur's Leather Luctus Manufacturing Co L. C. Wiggins McClymonda Bldg Masaillon Os —Adv Fichman Pr. BE
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