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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

2

Optimism in French war debt talks grows in Washington

In Washington May 11 1925 optimism rises that France and the United States will soon strike a debt settlement. France seeks to secure U S cooperation via Caillaux while Britain moves toward gold standard and Dawes plan receipts. talks hinge on official views and finance ministry signals.

David Lawrence Canton Newea Washington France United States Houghton Germany Europe Joseph Caillaux England America M. Caillaux Herriot Cafilaux Ambasador Herrick Americna

Damage suits go on trial in Canton court

Two actions seek damages of 10 000 each from auto accidents. In Judge Diehlas court Sarah Wallace sues Zoe Smeyers and the city of Canton over the death of David J. Wallace. In Judge Levingers court Mary Baker sues Moock Fleetric Co for injuries from a car collision.

Diehli Sarah Wallace Zoe Smeyers Canton David J. Wallace Levenger Mary Baker Moock Fleetric Co

Man fined for permitting gambling in pool room raid

Robert Willma of 1700 Flarri son at SW was fined 25 dollars and costs in criminal court Monday for permitting gambling after police broke up a dice game in his pool room. Eight other men arrested for gambling were fined 5 dollars and costs each.

Robert Willma Flarrison

Man Arrested on Disturbing the Peace Warrant

M Ford of 2220 7th NE was arrested on a warrant for disturbing the peace and given a suspended sentence to serve 70 days in the workhouse after Monday's criminal court arraignment.

M. Ford

Man Fined $25 After Disorderly Conduct Allegation

An onlooker described a man who gave police the name James Zoharies as intoxicated and disorderly. He was fined $25 Monday morning.

Ohio Woman Mayor Resigns Her Office

ST. CLAIRSVILLE OH May 11 The mayor s office is no place for a married woman Mrs Dora W Whiston of Holloway resigned the office she was elected two years ago She added that she thought an acting old maid would be the person to clean up the town

ST. Clairsville, O Dora W. Whiston Holloway

Jones Girl to Take Witness Stand Today

Lucille Jeenes 20 daughter of Rev T Howard Jones faces trial as a procuress in Elyria Ohio with both she and her mother expected to testify. The state plans to counter earlier clerical testimony and bring Juvenile Officer William Oldham and Mrs Harriet Cobb as rebuttal witnesses.

Elyria Lucille Jeenes T. Howard Jones Lorain Lucille Rev. Jones Ethel Kun William Oldham Harriet Cobb D. A. Baird R. B. Vandermark

Eight Ohioans Die in Crashes and Injuries

Ohio traffic tolls over a weekend with deaths in Columbus and Toled o as slippery streets caused crashes. Ault and Metzger families mourn a widow and others hospitalized while other motorists face injuries from collisions and hit and run incidents in Tiffin and Cleveland. Polizei- reports cite drunk driving and reckless behavior as factors.

Ore Columbus A. W. Cisler Grandview Grant Hospital

Buckeye Club Women Open Meeting at First Methodist

The Buckeye federation publication outlines City Federations led by Mrs. E. A. Powel and County Federations led by Mrs. A. W. Huse. An informal discussion followed chaired by Mrs. Charles Halter. The convention opens Monday at 8 in the First Methodist Episcopal Church auditorium formerly used for all sessions. President McKinley and his wife were welcomed here, drawing Ohio clubwomen’s interest as they viewed memorials in the church Monday morning. Mayor Charles M. Ball will open proceedings.

Buckeye Federaton E. A. Powel A. W. Huse Charles Halter First Methodist Episcopal Church William McKinley Ohio McKinley Charles M. Ball

Fog aids liquor fleet to make booze landing

Clifton New York May 11 The be leagured rum fleet off New York had its first chance to break the blockade of dry navy boats last night Mist and fog reduced visibility The eight liquor laden ships moved inshore during the afternoon and reports were awaited at coast guard headquarters The dry navy planned to meet any attempt to run the blockade Coast guard said a crisis was coming and pilots reported trades for water A program of watches three days at sea and three in port was set with reinforcements arriving from New England and Atlantic City

Clifton N. Y New York Coast Guard Satururday Coastguard New England Coast Guard Atlantic City

Gunmen hunted in axe murder in Crown Point case

Chicago and Indiana police pursue three gunmen across state lines in the Crown Point axe murder of Frank Cochrane 40. The slaying follows the earlier Fincher case with Coch rane as key witness. Authorities link Cochrane to the Fincher murder and seek leads on additional connected killings in Chesterton and Fort Wayne.

Chicago Frank Cochrane Crown Point Ind Indiana Cochrane Thad Fincher Gary Frank McErlane Thomas

Contest Nears End for Canton Community Fund Slogan

The Daily News invites entries for a Canton charity slogan contest with a $25 prize. Submissions close next Friday night and readers from Massillon to New Barnett hotel weigh in with examples such as We are all behind this effort and we are going to see it through and Give not just 2 mite with all your might.

Daily News Community Fund Canton the News Minnie Easton Massillon Ohio G. A. Wilson New Barnett Hotel Amanda J. Herring

Sidelights Of Federation Meet In Canton

Delegates from across Ohio attend the Federation convention at the Courtland hotel Canton with Mrs L M Studevant of Sidney visiting with her husband. Farm women display a garden exhibit while committee chairs manage info and souvenir tables for a courtyard convention mood. Contest rules call for separate slogan sheets each eight and a half by eleven inches, with name and address, dated submission, and slogans not exceeding ten words. entries due May 15 to Canton Daily News.

Federation L. M. Studevant Sidney J. F. T. Walker 165Th St Courtland Hotel Canton Daily News Canton Ohio Stark County

Death Notice Former Canton Man Samuel McGrath

Samuel McGrath aged 66 died at his Elyria home after a brief illness. Born in Stark county he lived in Canton until seventeen years ago. He belonged to First Christian church Canton McKinley Lodge Masons Knights Templar Elyria. Body to Canton Tuesday with funeral at First Christian Church conducted by Rev P H Welahimer. Survived by wife, brother Joseph Canton and sister Mrs Fryburger Warsaw Ind. Burial at West Lawn Cemetery.

Samuel McGrath Elyria Mr. McGrath Stark Co Canton First Christian Church McKinley Lodge of Masons Knights Templar P. H. Welahimer Joseph McGrath Fryburger Warsaw Ind Westlawn Cemetery

Canton Hosts Ohio Women’s Club Convention Delegates

Delegates arrive for the Ohio women’s club convention in Canton at the session this evening with Mrs. C. H. Corbett welcoming them as general chairman. Mrs. Charles L. Halter will respond, and Mrs. R. Morris of Toledo will speak on Some New Biographies of Great Poets. A reception at the Courtland hotel follows, with music from the McKinley high school quartet and refreshments.

Canton C. H. Corbett Women's Clube of Charles L. Halter Courtland Ohio McKinley High School Charles R. Fox F. D. Sluts Lorain Park School Dayton McKinley Monument Massillon Massilon Women's Club Ilda Clyde Clark New York the Pictorial Review

League to Build Palace for League of Nations at Lake Front

Geneva May 11 The League of Nations has obtained options on several large lake front areas here with plans to construct a $70,000 palace to house administration departments. Large halls will be provided for sessions with the next assembly to be asked to approve the plans.

Canton Daily News Geneva League of Nations League

Mary Yoder dies at 73 in Canton area

Mrs. Mary Yoder aged 73 died at her home 1907 Market av S Sunday afternoon. A lifelong resident of North Industry area, she spent the last 28 years in Canton. She was a Christian church member and is survived by two sons Emory and Ira Yoder of Canton, three brothers Alfred John and William Davis, a sister Miss Amanda Davis of Canton, and two grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev FF Welshimer will be held at her home Wednesday at 2 with burial in West Lawn cemetery.

Scherry Crown Hill Cemetery Mary Yoder North Industry Canton The Christian Church Emory Ira Yoder Alfred John William Davis Amanda Davis FF Welshimer Westlawn

DIES IN CLEVELAND CANTON WOMAN DIES AT 44

Mary Josephine Stein 44 widow of Joseph Stein of Alliance died Saturday at the Cleveland Clinic. Survived by daughter Virginia, parents Thomas and Mrs Gape of Canton, sisters Mrs John Mulcahy Akron Mrs Ray F Harbert Anna Gape Canton, five Canton brothers Thomas Joseph Leonard Charles Leo. Body brought to Canton to sister Mrs Harbert home for viewing. Funeral Wednesday at 9 in St Joseph’s Church Calvary Cemetery burial.

Mary Josephine Stein Joseph Stein Alliance Cleveland Clinic Hospital Virginia Thomas Gape Canton John Mulcahy Akron Ray F. Harbert Anna Gape Thomas Joseph Leonard Charles Leo Dryden Et St. Joseph's Catholi Church Calvary Cemetery

Infant Carl Sweaney passes away at Forest Hill Cemetery

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Sweaney dies at 604 Srd St NE. Survived by grandparents great grandparents and two sets of parents. Burial planned at Forest Hill Cemetery. Jacqueline Logan signs five year deal with Fox.

Carl O. Sweaney Ralph Sweaney E. B. Winters Srd Walter McBurney Theodore Sweaney Forest Hill Cemetery

Two Men Arrested for Drunken Disorderly Charge

Joe Jondan and Mike Nigarity were arrested by police at 519 Madison at SE. They faced a drunk and disorderly charge and were fined 15 dollars plus costs in criminal court Monday morning.

Joe Jondan Mike Nigarity Madison

Washbinder faces fines and 30 days for DUI charge

Roland Washbinder was arraigned in criminal court Monday morning on a driving while intoxicated charge. He was fined $190 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse.

Roland Washbinder Criminl

Poison trial climax looms in Medina murder case

In Medina Ohio the high profile first degree murder trial of Mrs Martha Wise heads toward a speedy climax as she prepares to testify amid plans by both sides to press insanity or deny the confession. Authorities say Wise allegedly poisoned water pails leading to four deaths and injuring fourteen relatives with two left permanently crippled. The state aims to question her about love affairs and family reprimands while suggesting Mrs Hasel may have died by her own hand.

Medina Martha Wise Hase Fred Gienke

Davis Bribery Trial Opened in Topeka

On May 11 in Topeka former Governor Jonathan M. Davis faced a bribery case alleging he solicited a $2500 pardon bribe for Walter Grundy a Hutchinson banker. Carl J. Peterson and Russell Dave face related charges. jury likely to take two days with a 5 year maximum sentence plus fines.

Topeka Jonathan M. Davis Davis Carl J. Peterson Walter Grundy Hutchison Kas Peterson Will Russell Dave

Wreck Victims Still Sought In Mississippi Disaster

Memphis May 11. Search continues for 20 bodies unrecovered from the government steamer Norman wrecked Friday in the Mississippi River at 50 feet. Divers battled swift current and were swept downstream before being hauled back. A huge anchor was used to reach the cabins, where most victims were believed trapped.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi River

Herbert Quick Dies Sud­denly at University of Missouri

Herbert Quick, 64, noted author and editor of Berkeley Springs West Virginia, died of heart disease in Columbia Missouri hospital Sunday while attending the annual journalism week program at the University of Missouri. Born in Iowa he taught school, became a lawyer, then moved to writing and edited La Follette's magazine. He authored Vandemark's Folly and the Hawkeye.

Columbia Herbert Quick Berkeley Springs W. Va Quick University of Missouri West Virginia Iowa Mason City la Follette Federal Farm Loan Board Vandemark

County to Highway Road Bids Opened for 2026 Projects

The county calls for bids on five road projects including Canton Canary Hills and Dales Road, North Canal Fulton Road, Justus F, and Swamp Road. All bids are to be received for prime material with state-added work planned this year.

Canton-Canary Hills and Dales North Canal Fulton Justus F Swamp Prine State Department Thig

Bicycle Stolen From Odeon Theater Reported

Pete Vania reported to police Sunday that a bicycle was stolen from near the Odeon theater. The item was taken from Inf. location. investigation underway.

Pete Vania Inf Odeon Theater

Mother recommends Pierce's Favorite Prescription story

Omer C. Newman of 937 Mill Portsmouth Ohio reports severe illness through winter and recovery after taking Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. He describes improved health and strength, attending work, and believes it benefited his six month old child. He urges expectant mothers to try the remedy and to contact Dr Pierce's Institute in Buffalo New York.

Dr. Pierce Lids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y—Ady

Canton Bus Line Files Application for Permit

Raymond B. Webber filed with the state utilities commission to operate bus service between Cleveland Massillon and Canton. The Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co. is expected to protest the application.

Columbus Raymond B. Webber Cleveland, Massillon and Canton State Utilities Commission Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co Utilities Commission

Johnston and Hartley Penalized in Disturbing Peace Case

John Johnston and John Hartley were arrested on 21st st SW for disturbing the peace. In criminal court Monday they were fined $50 and costs each. Johnston said he lived on 21st st SW while Hartley listed 2511 21st st SW as his address.

John Johnston John Hartley 21St St SW Johnson Hartley

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