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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1930

Page

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Steel Magnates See U S Mergers Differ On Strategy

Leaders of the steel industry meeting at the Iron and Steel Institute said the business situation is solid though merger views vary. Charles Schwab favored mergers as a natural step while James Farrell warned the bloom is off the rose and urged focus on current business. Farrell also defended wages and labor practices, while others like Grace and Girdler projected gradual improvement and stronger prices ahead. The group agreed the industry faces a severe test but expects a healthier, growing year with improved conditions in the latter half.

United Press New York Iron and Steel Institute Today Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corp James Farrell United States Steel Corp Farrell The Steel Corporation Schwab Eugene G. Grace Thomas L. Girdler Republic Steel Corp Horace 8. Wilkinson Crucible Steel Co

Ruins of Tent Colony at Prison in Ohio

Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus faced a planned plot to wreck workshops and start fires amid overcrowding and recent fatal guard fire. Convicts, guards, and hunger strikes marked a tense 24 hours as 50 ringleaders were moved to Manafield Reformatory and stockade inmates endured sun and makeshift shelters.

Ohio Columbus Ohio Penitentiary National P. E. Thomas Manafield Reformatory

Judge Heller Recalls Past Case in Meat Probe

In Chicago on May 9 Judge Sam al Heller presided as Lawrence Zimski faced a meat dealing charge. The judge asked if Zimski had prior court appearances and learned he had appeared five years earlier when the judge had represented him, winning a $1500 civil judgment. Zimski received six months probation.

Chicago Samal Heller Lawrence Zimski Zinski Heller Zimski

Local Classifieds Listing Missing Details

Fragmentary classified text mentions a small house with six rooms and hardware items. It references a Daily News Classified Department and various partial phrases, but lacks clear names, dates, or complete contact information.

Eviction Ordered as Riots Roil India Near Poona

In Bombay a government alert followed rumors of attacks by independence activists. European residents of Talegaon were told to evacuate before noon as mobs threatened a glass factory. Poona faced violence with 50 killed and 300 to 400 injured amid rioting surrounding Gandhi's imprisonment.

Bombay India Poona Mahatma Gandhi Surat Talegaon Sholalpur

Canton Sees Cooler Weather With Weekend Forecast

Slightly cooler weather moved into Canton Friday with temperatures dropping to the 60s and a refreshing breeze. The day ended just shy of the record with a high near 82 while forecasts call for fair conditions today and showers on Saturday as a heat wave, already claiming lives, eases along the North Atlantic seaboard.

Canton Mercury New York North Atlantic Seaboard

Ride victim identified as Harry Anthony in Cook County

The identified victim of a gangland ride on a rural Cook County road is Harry Anthony, who arrived from Toledo five weeks ago. His wife Betty recognized his bullet-riddled features at the morgue after visiting alone. A weekend excursion to Cleveland is advertised with a $2.25 round trip and other travel specials.

Chicago Ride Cook Co Road Harry Anthony Toledo Betty

Progress Exposition Showcases Canton in Hall of Progress

A Canton segment visits Meyers Lake Park Exposition to view 159 booths and hear constant nail driving as evidence of progress. The display recreates an old Canton country store with grocers demonstrating traditional food handling before health boards. An electric train runs around the scene, illustrating advancement.

Anton and Stark Co Meyers Lake Park Canton Canton Grocers Boards of Health

McCulloch Vote Seen As Impacting Ohio Fall Vote

HITS M'CULLOCK DAILY NEWS BUREAU reports that Senator Roscoe C. McCulloch's approval of Judge John J. Parker's Supreme Court nomination will shape the November contest. Democratic state chairman Henry G. Brunner says the fall senatorial race will serve as a referendum on McCulloch's actions and Gov. Cooper's appointment, framing Parker's fight as a test of using a high court seat for political ends and human rights safeguards.

Gov. Cooper Senate Brunner Sen. McCulloch Parker Supreme Court

Market Burned at Cleveland

Cleveland May 9 Sheriff Street Market, once a city landmark for four decades, was nearly destroyed by a three alarm fire of unknown origin. Loss estimated at 175000 dollars. A pall of smoke hung downtown as the rambling building burned. Two firefighters overcome by fumes and a third injured slightly in the effort.

Cleveland Sheriff Street

Indictments Expected From May Grand Jury Report

A May grand jury report to be filed in common pleas court Friday afternoon is expected to contain several important indictments. The report will be partial, with jurors returning next week to finish their work. Adv. indicates placement in Sherrick Field on Broad near Fulton road for Every Day Ohio PRAK-TEES Golf Co. advertisements.

Common Pleas Court Ohio Prak-Tees” Golf Co Sherrick Field Broad Fulton Road Adv

Army Flyers Die in Crash at Langley Field

Two army aviators died and a third was seriously injured when two planes collided while completing an air review at Langley Field Virginia for visitors including the American Bankers Association. The dead were Lieut. Col. Phra Amara 35 Siamese Air Corps veteran and Lieut. Robert J. Brown Jr Farmington Massachusetts. The injured was Capt. Percy G. Black 36 of the 5th Field Artillery son of Maj. Gen. William M. Black retired.

Langley Field Ft. Monroe American Bankers’ Association Phra Amara Siamese Air Corps Robert J. Brown Farmington Mass Percy G. Black Th Field Artillery William M. Black

Treaty Goes in Force Lisbon Portugal Finland Pact

A new commercial treaty between Portugal and Finland took effect today. It grants most favored nation treatment, commits Portugal to protect Finnish trademarked articles, and ensures that only genuine Port, Madeira, and Muscatel of Setubal wines are sold under those names.

Lisbon Portugal Finland Madeira Musecatel Setubal

Yale riot detained as police quell student unrest

In New Haven on a May morning police subdued Yale University students after a clash that left six officers and many students injured. Fourteen students were arrested including two campus leaders sent by Dean Clarence Mendel to quell the disturbance that began in Berkeley Oval dormitory. Fire alarms added to the scene.

New Haven Conn Yale University Clarence W. Mendel Berkeley Oval

Population of Stark County Ups Population Figures

Census data released Friday shows Stark County population at 169 652 with several villages not yet reporting. Louisville adds 3 116 residents versus 2 966 ten years earlier. Minerva gains to 1 317 from 1 116 in 1920. Hartville at 1 942 up from 1 434. Navarre records 1 590 residents, up from 1 384 a decade ago.

Stark Co Louisville Minerva Hartville Najvarre

Canton Retail Merchants Carnival of Buying Ad Campaign

Cooperative methods by Canton merchants create a major sales carnival tied to the Exposition of Progress sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. A full advertising section begins Saturday and runs all next week with 25 000 extra copies. Watch for more special ads and bargains from local merchants.

Canton Retail Merchants’ Association Canton Chamber of Commerce

Fund workers pass half way mark in drive

Canton's ninth annual Community Fund reached more than half its $403,100 goal by Friday noon with $240,175 subscribed. At the daily noon luncheon officials announced $85,381.54 had been donated in the last 24 hours as the drive continued.

Canton

Community Fund Goal Reaches $403100 Target

The campaign shows progress with $240175 subscribed by Friday noon toward the $403100 goal. Local supporters, organizations, and donors contribute as the drive continues to fund community programs and services across the region.

Canton Community Fund Drive Faces Shortfall Amid Flat Subscriptions

The drive shows $34 425 from 20 subscribers and $20 293.89 from the civic fund group, with Canton Fund receiving $8 000. Some longtime supporters cut back while others, including Mr Smith and Mr Jones, reduced their gifts. Roosevelt School led with 100 percent participation as James Lenhart urged local youth to back community efforts.

Tee Civic Fund North Canton Canton Fund W. E. Mason Canton Smith Jones Michae Conley Community Fund A. Orr T. K. Harris Louis Victor Roosevelt School C. J. Hill James Lenhart McKinley High School

Bids Opened for City Repaving and Widening Projects

The Service Director Haubold received bids Friday noon for repaving Market av N from south of 21st st to the corporation line, with widening to 30th at N to connect to an enhanced highway project. Also bids for Riverside Drive along East Creek, 14th st NW, Miami at NE, and 26th st NW improvements. The city board will award after engineering tabulation. Additional bids for gravel and widening are noted and more bids expected for Cleveland at NW and SW.

Market Av N 21St St Corporation Riverside Drive East Creek Tuscarawas St 6Th St 14Th St Fulton Rd Ridgerd Miami 16Th 18Th 26Th St NW Cleveland West Corporation Th St Ridgeway Av 9Th City Board of Control Pidts Alsa

50 Killed in Filipino Fight in Mindanao Village

Manila May 9 Upwards of 50 persons were believed killed in fighting that began last night between Moro outlaws and the Philippine constabulary in a native village in Mindanao Kawayan district. Captain James Grinsted American provincial commander was shot in the leg during the engagement. A detachment of the constabulary was ambushed as they marched past an apparently abandoned village. The Moros appeared well armed and had lain in wait for the troops.

Manila P. IL Philippine Constabulary Kawayan Mindanao James Grinsted Constabulary

Coffing Divorce Case Involving Two Husbands

Chicago report states Eileen Coffing aged 24 sought divorce from Warren O Coffing, after an apparent dispute with her first husband Atty A J Mussolet who she had previously enlisted. The filing details indicate a cross between past marriage and new matrimonial action.

Chicago Coffing Eileen Coffing A. J. Mussoletto Warren O. Coffing

Pegu Ruins After Fire and Earthquake Mass Fatalities

In Burma's ancient Pegu city, visited by a United Press correspondent, more than 1,000 of the 14,000 residents are dead and hundreds may lie buried under debris from Monday's fire and earthquake. Other quake areas near Rangoon report 21 deaths.

Rangoon Burma Pegu Kingdom of United Press

Girl Red Ends Hunger Strike in Warrensville Workhouse

Miss Lil Andrews, a Communist organizer, ends a seven day hunger strike at Warrensville workhouse. She began on May Day in solidarity with the Solidarity of the Workers of the World and to aid class war prisoners. Friends raised 39.20 to cover a 25 fine and related losses, shortening her sentence.

Cleveland Lil Andrews Warrensville Nellie Gethert Miss Andrews Chapin Friends

Flyer Hops Off El Paso For Coast To Coast Flight Record

Frank Goldsborough a one year old holder of the junior transcontinental flight record began a flight from El Paso Texas to St Louis today en route to New Jersey. He aims to surpass a coast to coast time record of 34 hours and 3 minutes set earlier this week by arriving in Los Angeles from the east.

EL Paso Tex Frank Goldsborough St. Louis New Jersey Los Angeles

Canton Council No 55 to Attend Funeral Services

Members meet at the club room on 7.3 Friday evening to attend the funeral services for Brother Donald R. chards Councilor Adv.

Canton Council No. 55 Donald R.chards Adv

Roberts Named to Supreme Court Vacancy After Oil Case Fame

Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia, government prosecutor in naval oil cases, chosen by President Hoover for the Supreme Court vacancy caused by John J. Parker's rejection. A Republican noted for leading the Doheny Sinclair Fall cases, Roberts built a career as a top Philadelphia lawyer and long-time director of Bell Telephone and Equitable Life.

Washington Owen J. Roberts Philadelphia Hoover United States Supreme Court John J. Parker United Press Roberts Sen Atlee Pomerene Ohio Senate Canton White House Supreme Court Doheny Sinclair Fall Philadelphia Co University of Pennsylvania Bell Telephone Co Equitable Life Assurance Society Jefferson Medical College Psi Upsilon Phi Beta Kappa

Blast Kills Seven At Armour Plant In St Joseph

In St Joseph Missouri a massive blast at the Armour and Co plant leveled a six story smoke house. Seven workers were killed and nine more believed buried beneath debris. Firemen suspect fumes from an ammonia plant caused the explosion as steam engines, derricks, and tractors worked to clear the wreckage.

ST. Joseph Armour & Co

Earthquake Near Urmia Lake Kills 2000 in Persia

A tremor near Urmia Lake in Persia on May 9 killed about 2,000 people and caused extensive destruction. Reports arriving today describe widespread damage and delayed casualty news from the region.

Teheran Persia Urumiah Lake

Beverly Hills Census Outrage Sparks Town Growth Claim

A reader from Hills California notes Beverly Hills reports show a population jump from 674 in 1920 to 117428, calling it the fastest growing U S town, while joking that his own entry did not appear in the census and naming the local Chamber of Commerce as influential in the claimed boom.

Oo. Hills Cal Beverly Hills Buffalo Chamber of Commerce U. S N. Y Rogers

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