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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1925

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Norman steamer disaster recovery efforts continue on Mississippi

Reports from May 6 describe the hull of the government steamer Norman submerged in the Mississippi with 18 bodies recovered and more feared beneath the mud. Diver work and grappling operations are planned at dawn to release additional remains as rescuers comb the shorelines for survivors among the picnic party of about 60.

Eee Mississippi Norman Chotaw St. Key Odies Conhat

Maryland Narrow Escape From Coral Reef Collision

Naval officers in San Diego discuss a reported near disaster of the battleship Maryland off Honolulu ten days earlier. Marines aboard the Henderson relay that Maryland lurched 380 degrees, flooded compartments, and avoided grounding with steam up, while reports hint at drowned sailors from the Tennessee. A former geodetic survey officer attributes the accident to sudden shifts in the ocean floor and giant swells.

San Diego North Isle Maryland Hawaiian Tennessee Henderson Henderson Marines Honolulu Coast and Geodetic Survey

Coast Prohibition Forces Massed on Atlantic Seaboard

The government concentrates enforcement along the Atlantic coast to curb rum running. About 1,500 agents will back a coast guard fleet from New York to the Canadian border, with airplanes aiding the effort as authorities push to seal gaps feeding rum into major ports.

Canton Daily News Washington Atlantic Seaboard Coast Guard Prohibition Bureau New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Canadian Rum Row Nquor Philadelphia Boston

Poison Widow to Take Stand in Arsenic Murder Trial

In Medina on May 9, Martha Wise, the 41 year old defendant nicknamed Poison Widow, is set to testify next week in a case where she is accused of killing her mother and her aunt and uncle, with fourteen relatives poisoned by arsenic. Defense counsel Joseph Pritchard asserts the insanity defense will be supported by her testimony.

Medina Martha Wise

Fire damages Winona hotel. fireman burned

In Winona Lake Indiana on May 9 fire destroyed nearly half of the Winona hotel the largest hostelry in town Fireman P Co Evans from Warsaw received severe burns to face and legs The blaze started from an overheated furnace The building was owned by Lincoln Dickey Cleveland Homer Rodeheaver of Winona Lake and O B Stephenson of St Louis

Winona Lake Ind P. Co. Evans Warsaw Winona Hotel Lincoln Dickey Cleveland Homer Rodeheaver O. B. Stephenson St. Louis

Son of Murder Victim Silent in Wake of Case

George Edward Cunningham Dillon IV, 19, son of Dr. William A. Dillon, remains unshaken and defiant as detectives press questions about his father’s murder on the Washington University campus the night of April 39. Detectives say he disappeared the night before and returned when the body was found. he benefited by $25,000 in life insurance.

ST. Louis Legis George Edward Cunningham Dillon IV William A. Dillon Dillon Washington University Kansas University Lawrence

Mothers' Poem Author Goes Back To Prison

Cleveland May 9 Nell McConologue an author poet and convict must serve eight more years for forgery after ten already served. He wrote Mothers poem adopted by Mothers' Day League of America in 1922 while in California prison and later penned a second verse from prison. He faced trial while awaiting sentencing and expressed resolve to keep writing and honoring his mother.

Nell McConologue Neil Mothers’ Day League of America California

Evolution case will be fought in Tennessee court

Dayton Tennessee May 9 Professor Chester I Stopes Rheaco high school science teacher bound over to court on charges of violating the state anti evolution law A passage from a textbook used in Rheaco formed the basis of the prosecution Now on May 9 New York Roger N Baldwin director of the ACLU said they will take Scopes case to the US Supreme Court if needed to protect teachers ability to tell the truth without jail

Dayton, Tenn Chester I. Stopes Rheaco High School Justices of the Peace Nt Rheaco New York Scopes United States Supreme Court Roger N. Baldwin American Civil Liberties Union

Ontario Goverment Sets Beer Rules for 4.4 Percent Draft

Toronto May 9 Ontario regulators outline sale of 4.4 percent beer starting May 21. Out of province breweries pay a 5000 license fee to operate in Ontario. Licenses total 250 for breweries and 10 for other interests. Hotels and grocery shops can sell, bars inside hotels barred, and restaurant windows must clearly show interior.

Toronto Ont Ontario

Burns Fatal to Heroic Mother in Cottage Fire

Mrs. Walter Farnsworth aged 44 died in Cortland Trumbull county after rescuing her infant daughter from a Vienna home destroyed by fire. She started a kerosene fire and flames enveloped the cottage before neighbors helped evacuate.

Youngstown Walter Farnsworth Cortland, Trumbull Co Vienna

Weapons banned for Hindenburg entry to Berlin ceremony

Berlin police issued orders forbidding carrying weapons during Field Marshal von Hindenburg's entry and inauguration ceremonies on Tuesday. The ban followed reports that nationalist groups had stockpiled munitions for the reception of the new president in the city.

Berlin Marshal von Hindenburg

Carmen Decide Not To Strike

A Cleveland Railway Co walkout was averted when the strike vote failed to reach two thirds. The tally was 1352 against 1150 for proposed 10 cent hourly raise. William Polk, union president, said there would be no strike.

Carmen Cleveland Cleveland Railway Co William Polk

Son jailed on Mother's Day for mistreating mother

Cincinnati May 9 William Schulhoff 36 will serve six months in jail after pleading before Judge Bell for mercy. He admitted wrecking his mother's furniture and asked for leniency claiming he decorated the home for her. The judge dismissed the appeal, saying a son who attacked his mother has no good points.

Cincinnati William Schulhoff Bell

Los Angeles Dirigible Reports Position On Way Home

The Navy dirigible Los Angeles, en route from Porto Rico to Lakehurst, N J, said it was over Wilmington North Carolina at 7 50 p m and expected to pass Norfolk Virginia at 11 p m and reach Lakehurst at 3 a m Sunday. It cast off from the U S S Patoka mooring yesterday afternoon.

Washington Los Angeles Porto Rico Lakehurst N. J Wilmington N. C Navy Department Norfolk Lakehuret U. S Patoko

Workmen Escape Through Flames in Sewer Tunnel

Three workmen in Kansas City escaped with only minor burns after fighting through a flame filled nine foot diameter sewer tunnel a quarter of a mile long. Water and refinery seepage fed the fire as oil ignited and forced a perilous rush to the tunnel mouth.

Kansas City

Noted physician dies in Pittsburgh

Dr Kay I Sanes 63 a nationally known physician died in Pittsburgh tonight after a heart attack. He was famed for experiments in blood testing and formerly lived in Chicago.

Pittsburgh Kay I. Sanes Chicago

French plan to strike blow at Moors in Africa

Paris reports a cabinet approved a single decisive French air and ground offensive to end Moor incursions in Morocco. General Miegsel is tasked with a major aerial campaign as reinforcements from Bordeaux Marseilles and Toulon head toward Marshal Lyautey. Riffian siege of northern posts prompted relief efforts before a broader attack.

Paris France Africa Miegsel Morocco Abd-El-Krim French Morocco Bordeaux Marseilles Toulon Marshal Lyautey Colombat Hig

Probe of Baby Farm Continues in New York

New York detectives widen inquiry into the infant home run by Mrs. Helene Augusta Gelsen-Volk. She faces charges of substituting another child for a baby of William Angier and wife. District Attorney says a fresh charge will be filed and health board records on four deaths next year will be reviewed for legal violations. representatives of three charities testified about the infants in her care.

New York Helene Augusta Gelsen-Volk Board of Health

Beating Wife Precedes Akron Man’s Suicide

In Akron on May 9 Frank Sharks aged 46 murdered his wife then killed himself by drinking poison. Police say the woman sought a warrant for his arrest as he beat her and then went to a barn to die.

Akron Frank Sharks

Double murder in Fort Wayne remains unsolved

Fort Wayne detectives hunt an unidentified man and woman linked to a double killing on a rural road. Victims Howard Fisher and Kathryn Herbers were found shot in Fisher's car near an abandoned schoolhouse after a night of jealousy driven motives.

Fort Wayne Ind Howard Fisher Fisher Kathryn Herbers Miss Herbers William Richter

Captain Tells Sinking Tale of Norman River Steamer

Captain Howard Fenton of the Norman recounted the disaster that killed 23 aboard near Ceahona. He said the boat listed to the right and capsized while passengers were split on deck, and he rode the wheel until the craft sank, distributing life preservers as it went down.

Hidinger Norcross Norman D. H. Gillette Fenton Bearn United Os Oureau Memphis Howard Fenton Mississippi

Two Auto Accidents Injure Six on Starkeco Roads

Six men were injured in two separate two vehicle crashes on Starkeco roads Saturday evening and night. In one wreck on East Canton Paris road Harry Leech 81 his son Louis 21 and John Hanson were injured. Leech shaken but not seriously, Louis with fractured rib and torn hand and leg injuries, Hanson with back injuries. All treated at Mercy hospital. In another crash on Waynesburg Malverard road Fred Becker 31 of Allentown Pa David Smith 37 of Alliance and George Robertson of Tiltonville sustained serious injuries. Becker may be fatally hurt. Smith has left side rib fractures and Robertson arm lacerations and fractures.

Starkeco Mercy Hospital Harry Leech Edwardaav Louis John Hanson Caldwell Canton Paris Arnold Tandan Jfflanson Waynesburg-Malverard Mercy Becker Smith Robertson

Attorney General Demands Removal Over Betting Machines

Columbus May 9 Attorney General Crabbe warned Governor Donahey he must remove Mayor John Felton of Grove City for allowing part mutual betting machines to operate during racing that closed this afternoon.

Columbus Crabbe Donahey John Felton Grove City

Ferguson greets ad men at world advertising convention

In Houston on May 9 Governor Miriam A Ferguson welcomed the delegates of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. Lou Holland president of the A A C of W spoke for the delegates as they arrived by special trains continuing through tomorrow and Monday.

Houston Tex Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Texas Miriam A. Ferguson Lou Holland Kansas City

Dempsey Nose Report Defends Strength After Operation

New York May 9 Dr W A Pratt plastic surgeon declared Jack Dempsey's nose will stand up to hard boxing. He sailed for Europe noting prior comments that the nose was weakened by surgery were unfounded. The operation only made breathing easier not more vulnerable.

New York Jack Dempsey W. A. Pratt Europe California Prate

Free Sunday Theater Tickets For Gerald Cranston’s Lady

Daily News offers free tickets to Gerald Cranston’s Lady at the Mozart Theater. Names appear in Canton “Where You Can Find It In Canton” with access on Sundays and weekdays. Check the section for your chance to attend.

Daily News Gerald Cranston Mozart Theater

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