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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1925

Page

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Dry Navy Push Enforces Liquor Laws as Rums Fleet Moves

In New York on May 7 the dry navy targets rum ships off the coast while Coast Guard cutters and revenue boats sweep the sea lanes. Reports say 40 to 65 vessels, including a German ship Hamburg, anchored offshore as reinforcements arrive. Seizures and new penalties follow as authorities expand patrols and may award tips from informants.

Fton N. Y Hamburg Navy W York Coast Guard United States Clifton Island Iles Krozen

Three Killed as Auto Hits Grade Crossing in Pennsylvania

Three people died and one was hospitalized after a grade crossing collision near Mt. Stonebrook early today. Victims identified as Wolgamuth, 17, of Dover the driver, Mehl, 21, and Mary Cooke, 19, all killed. Walter Nhower suffered multiple leg fractures.

Prr Stonebrook Wolgamuth Dover Mehl Mary Cooke Ork Walter Nhower

Ohio Gas Tax Law Effective as Governor Donahey Enacts

The Ohio General Assembly passes the gas tax measure with a gubernatorial signature. The new law takes effect after proclamation by Governor Donahey and is described as part of a broader fiscal reform.

Ohio Brange Ohio Supreme Donahey

Street Car Men Won't Strike After Union Vote

Canton N. O. T. and L. Co. union members voted to drop the wage demand linking bus crews to the union while approving arbitration. A later vote supported seeking a wage increase despite the company’s wage freeze for the year. J. F. McCausland reported Akron locals had not yet reported.

J. F. McCausland Akron

Negro trio linked to store murder and shooting

Pete Ray and Tom Hoing, both jailed in the Zouncourides grocer killing, implicate a third man known as Sam. Ray says he was at the scene but not inside the store. Hoing admits presence but claims Sam fired the fatal shot, with a revolver later traded for an automatic.

Pete Ray Ed Gibson George Thorn Nick Zouncourides Tom Hoing Ray Sam Zouncourides Hoing Sonny Browns Albert Calhoun Massillon Honng R. V. Davy Navarre Canton Police Davy Heing

Bomb Outrages Kill One, Injure Five in Brooklyn

Two bomb blasts in an outlying Brooklyn district killed 19 year old fireman John M. Taylor and wounded five others. The explosions damaged the Spinelli home and a neighboring Johnson Street property, triggering fires that firemen battled for an hour.

New York John M. Taylor Brooklyn Frank Spinelli Sheepshead Ray Catherine Spinelli Kate Spinelli John Taylor William Spinelli

New Plan on Traffic Laws in Cincinnati

Cincinnati plans a civilian traffic bureau to enforce the traffic code. The four member bureau and a traffic superintendent will hear first offenders with warnings or fines, while habitual violators go to court. The system, endorsed by Mayor Carrell, aims to reduce police courtroom duties and keep officers at their posts.

Cincinnati Bureau Register George Carrell

Army air chief makes forced landing near Johnsonville

Maj. Gen. Mason T. Patrick chief of the U S army air service landed his plane at Johnsonville Tenn last night and departed for Nashville at 7 15 this morning Reports said neither Patrick nor his pilot Capt St Clair Street were hurt and the ship was undamaged Initial reports had said both were missing at the War Department in Washington

Nashville Tenn Mason T. Patrick United States Army Air Service Johnsonville Patrick St. Clair Street War Department Wash Neton

Suspect Plot to Hold Up Flyer Thwarted in Steubenville

In Steubenville Ohio a reported plan to rob Pennsylvania train 26, a New York St Louis express, was foiled as deputies and railroad police guarded the coach cars and the train passed Goulds Tunnel without incident. Superintendent Higgenbotham ordered tight security on night expresses from Pittsburgh.

Steubenville Goulds Tunnel Supt Higgenbotham Pittsburgh

Washington Debates Transatlantic Steward Tips

In Washington on May 1 officials argue over steward tips for trans Atlantic travel. Comptroller General McCarl favors five dollars while Secretary Kellogg claimed ten dollars on return from England, but travel rules now cap allowances at five dollars for official travelers.

Washington McCarl Kellogg England

OSU student Dorothy Reid refuses Phi Beta Kappa membership

Dorothy Reid of Galion Ohio declines Phi Beta Kappa, saying she has no need for the honor and would rather not discuss the fraternity's merits. The OSU undergraduate is noted for literary work and won the 1923 Vanderbilt poetry prize.

Columbus Ohio State University Dorothy Reid Galion Ohio Miss Reid

Hamilton Mayor Held For Prohibition Probe

Charges against Hamilton Ohio Mayor Howard Kelly over enforcement of the prohibition law will be referred to the state prohibition department for investigation. A complaint was filed with Governor Donahey by a committee of Hamilton citizens.

Columbus Howard Kelly Hamilton Ohio State Prohibition Department Kelly Donahey

Canton High School Girl Paints Attractive Posters

Miss Mueller, daughter of Mr and Mrs H F Mueller of 108 Hazlette NW, painted a mural displayed at the Exposition of Progress. The artwork features three figures representing classical, arts, and industrial courses taught at McKinley High, with most work by the student.

McKinley High Miss Mueller Hf. EB Mueller Hazlette Virginia Mueller Canton McKinley High School

Frost and Frost-Heavy Morning Hurt Canton Crops

A light frost Thursday morning with rain and a slight snow flurry caused minimal crop damage in Canton and nearby areas. Orchardists and Carl H. Meyer said fruit blossoms are mature enough to withstand near freezing temperatures, while Ohio State horticulturists noted no serious damage.

Canton Carl H. Meyer

Cleopatra outfit altered for presidential night at Ritz Revue

In Washington on May 7 Cleopatras breast plates were added to the head string gear of the Ritz Revue's star for the president's visit on Tuesday. This adaptation underscores the difference between regular patrons and the president's presence at the show.

Washington United States

Ban Married Students At Fairmont High School

West Virginia education board barred married persons from enrolling in Fairmont high school after two runaway marriages among students. The rule targets undergraduates and follows the incidents as the education authorities set eligibility criteria for pupils.

Fairmont W. Va Roly

Los Angeles Returns From Cruise to Virgin Islands

The dirigible Los Angeles safely moored to the Patoka after returning from a cruise to the Virgin Islands. Word was received by the Navy Department.

Washington Los Angeles Maysenez Porto Rico Virgin Island Navy Department

Continue Fight on Brick Plan Signals Unified Opposition

Columbus May 7 State officials were informed by Charles H Bryson of Athena that opponents of Governor Donaheys proposal to use prison labor at a Rosville Milek plant for brick in real construction will seek formation if necessary to thwart the plan Bryson said members of southeastern Ohio auto clubs labor unions manufacturers associations and civic organizations are cooperating to prevent further extension of state owned brick plants

Columbus Charlies H. Bryson Athena Donahey Roseville Milek Bryson Southeastern Ohio

Dairyman Drowns After Falling Into Vat

In Cincinnati on May 7 a dairyman named Joseph Kenning fell into a large vat of taille and drowned before colleagues noticed his absence. The accident occurred at his workplace, and authorities began inquiries into the incident.

Cincinnati Joseph Kenning

Riot Follows Ore Field Clash Leaves One Dead

In Eldorado Arkansas May 7 authorities prepared to quell a riot between white and Black oil field workers after a confrontation at a Negro camp. About 200 white workers demanded the Negroes move out and gunfire erupted from bushes. Over 100 shots were exchanged before leaders restored order.

Eldorado Ark Netroes Fiehtine

Man Drowns After Fainting Along Tracks in Newark

Thomas McCarrick aged 49 unmarried collapsed with a fainting spell along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks in Newark last night and fell into a water pool. His body was recovered this morning.

Newark Thomas McCarrick Baltimore and Ohio

Beer seized in Cleveland beer theft raid

Police seized 250 cases of Canadian beer as six men loaded it onto a truck at a railroad siding in Cleveland. Three men were arrested and the beer was held for federal authorities.

Cleveland

Postal Receipts Signal Business Gains in April

Across 50 leading cities postal receipts totaled 29 082 231 in April up from 26 918 449 a year earlier. Dayton led with 184 168 rising 29.57 percent, while Cincinnati climbed to 640 384 an increase of 21 percent as the Post Office Department released the figures.

Walmington Post Office Department Dayton Cincinnati

Woman Guilty in Nebraska Murder Case

In Broken Bow Nebraska a district court jury found Mrs Arvesta Northey guilty of first degree murder after five hours deliberation. She was convicted of complicity with Frank Brunner in poisoning his wife last November so they could marry. Brunner had pleaded guilty and is serving a life term.

Broken Bow Neb Arvesta Northey

Traffic Toll Rises in Cleveland 1925 Crash

Jean Rambaldo, 4, was killed when struck by a truck in Cleveland. The crash brought the 1925 traffic death toll to 67. the driver was charged with manslaughter.

Clevland Jean Rambaldo Cleveland

Confession of Death By Own Action Heard In Trial

The state rested its triple murder case against Martha Wise in Medina as defense plans to place her on the witness stand to prove insanity. Pritchard said Wise admitted poisoning her mother and uncle and aunt by arsenic in their water. The defense cited the suicide of Fidith Hasel, sister in law to the widow, as part of the case.

Medina Martha Wise Joseph Pritchard

Fire probe underway after clothing store explosion

Vice Chief R O Mesnar and a deputy state fire marshal lead a rigid inquiry into a basement fire and blast at 446 Tuscarawas st KE operated by George Boyoglides. A wash tub of gasoline was found. arrests are expected. Fire damaged front windows and a transom. Police guard the scene as shopkeepers and tenants are questioned.

R. O. Mesnar Tuscarawas St KE George Boyoglides F. H. Sitz Eiremon Sam Ferman Beyoglides

Large Tuscarawas road paving program announced

New Philadelphia May 7 The state highway director and county surveyor announce sixteen miles of Tuscarawas county roads will be paved this year in the largest program yet. Plans cover Newcomeretown to Cambridge, a new route to Columbus, and paving on the Dennison National road toward Tippecanoe. Additional funding provides 7 000 for repairing the Kentucky road section of the Dover Sugar Creek route.

Philadelphia Tuscarawas County Ed Stingell Newcomeretown Cambridge Columbus Guernsey County Harrison County Tippecanoe Carrollton Roswell Carroll County Sherradavile Kentucky Dover Sugar Creek

New Probe Initiated in Naval Reserve Oil Lease Case

A second investigation of the naval reserve oil lease cases will begin before a special grand jury in the District of Columbia Supreme Court next Tuesday. Special government oil counsel Atlee Pomerene and Owen Roberts, after a conference with U S District Attorney Gordon, decided not to submit to the regular grand jury and ordered a special panel.

Washington Naval Reserve District of Columbia Supreme Court Atlee Pomerene Owen Roberts United States Gordon

Mismanagement blamed for Cleveland Viscount Company failure

Special Investigators Joseph J. Eagleson and Charles Higley reported to Attorney General Crabbe that the Cleveland Viscount Company failed entirely due to mismanagement within the organization.

Columbus Cleveland Viscount Company Joseph J. Eagleson Charles Higley Crabbe

Riders Of The Purple Sage At The Mozart

Tony and Tom star in the Zane Grey tale adapted for the screen with Tom Mix and his horse Tony. Daily News readers find their names in Where You Can Find It In Canton section for a pair of free tickets to this showing.

Tom Mix Tony The Mozart Zane Grey Lwwo

Tri State Elks Hold Big Initiation Conclave

About a thousand Elks from Ironton Ohio and across the tri state area including Portsmouth Ashland Catlettsburg Huntington Charleston and Wheeling gathered for a large initiation ceremony. Grand Ruler John G Price of Columbus and Grand Secretary Fred Robinson of Chicago attended.

Ironton, O Elka Ironton Portamouth Ashland Catlettsburg Huntington Charleston John G, Price Columbus Fred Robinson Chicago

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