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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1921

Page

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Arbitration ends Canton N O T strike as car service resumes

Workers on the N O T system in Canton Akron and Massillon vote 624 to 49 to accept the company terms ending a one week walkout. Arbitration panel to include one or two current officials and two judges with wages reduced by 15 cents per hour, restoring car service across city lines.

N. O. T. Sys Canton Massillon Pany Harry J, Davis Harter Arbiton Board Stark Electric

Process Servers Hunt Mrs Leeds in Divorce Scandal

New York May 12 Mrs Flor H Leeds termed a mystery woman in the Stillman divorce case will testify if she can be found and funded. Process servers scoured parts of Gar City New York to locate her as Stillman’s lawyers prepare an amended answer and a second unnamed woman is expected to figure prominently. It is charged Still lived with the unnamed woman in Gar City during 1917 and 1919 and used an assumed name. A hearing before Referee was scheduled for next week.

York Flor H. Leeds Stillman Reed Gar City L. 1

Weather outlook and shopping notices in Georgetown area

Ohio forecast calls for showers and a cool period with Friday unsettled and temperatures near 55 degrees yesterday. Local ads list strawberry plants, vegetable plants, and spring purses plus piano rolls at Kenny’s Piano Dept and ads for leather goods and spring suits with sale prices.

Faust Georgetown-ra Beldenay NE

Petru Seeks Rent Reductions In Chicago Court

In Chicago on May 12 Frank J. Petru a self described hard boiled real estate man asked Judge Baldwin for permission to cut rents by 25 dollars a month in six apartment buildings and three dwellings where he is official receiver He also sought authority to pay each tenant 266 for necessary repairs Petru argued high rents ranging from 65 to 150 dollars for small units were criminal The judge granted the requests with a broad smile marking an unusual decision for a court proceeding.

Chicago Diogenes Frank J. Petru Petru Baldwin Petry

Disarmament Sparks Senate Clash Over Navy Bill

The Senate reopened the world disarmament debate as it considered a naval appropriations bill boosting funding by about 100.5 million dollars. Senators Borah and King lead opposition to the shipbuilding program while predicting high future costs as Britain builds larger fleet ships and the United States plans new battleships.

Washington Senate House Borah Idaho United States Great Britain Japan King Utah

Alliance Banks Arrange Merger in Stark County

Alliance Ohio May 12 Two strong local banks the First National and the Alliance Bank Co have started a merger expected to close by July 1 The new entity will operate as Alliance First National Bank with assets around 7250000 a leading Stark county institution Board of directors will come from both banks Remodeling of the Alliance building will house the merged bank The First National dates to 1887 and the Alliance bank to 1872

Alliance, CO Alliance First National Bank Alliance Bank Co Alliance First National Bank Stark County Alliance Bank

Church Fundraising Notice for New Building

The Church of God and Saints of Christ at 1001 Liberty Ave SE solicits funds to build a church at 34 Nimisilla St Lot 2179. Signed by Elder J R Percy pastor in charge.

Church of God and Saints of Christ Liberty Colored Nimisillast J. R. Percy

Revolution Threatens Britain Amid Industrial Crisis

London reports a rising risk of revolution as widespread unrest among military reservists and radical agitators shocks the economy. 6,000 reservists recalled from Aldershot amid riots. government sets a 24 hour central information bureau and pledges swift troop deployment if mutiny grows.

London Great Britain United Kingdom Aldershot Watcr Sin Fein

Clark May Quit G O P Committee

Canton’s George H Clark may resign as chairman at the Republican state central committee meeting in Columbus. Rumors say Dave R Jones of Cleveland is favored by Governor Davis supporters as his successor. Senate clerk Wm E Halley is also mentioned by DaughertyWillig allies as a potential chair choice. The committee aims to settle election board contests in Darke and Sandusky counties amid factional nominations.

Columbus George H. Clark Canton Republican State Central Committee Dave R. Jones Cleveland Davis Clark Jones Senate Wm. E. Halley Daugherty-Willig Darke Sandusky

Akron Couple Held In Auto Theft Case In Cleveland

Akron couple Bolender and Siemund were held to the grand jury on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property after a police judge’s car and another vehicle were found hidden in a Ninth street barn. Bolender’s bond is 1500 dollars and Siemund’s 10000.

J. Bolender Ed. Siemund Bowman Cleveland Ninth-st NE Bolender Slemund

Mowery Leaves Stark Electric After 18 Years

F. L. Mowery of Alliance resigns as general manager of Stark Electric railway effective immediately. The executive committee will run the lines, with Howard Witherspoon named superintendent of motive power and operations. Rumors tied Mowery to Northern Ohio Traction and Light, but company officials denied the report.

F. L. Mowery Alliance Stark Electric Railway Mowery Charles W. Kay 8. L. Sturgeon FE. B. Webb Norman W. Clark Howard Witherspoon Northern Ohio Traction & Light Company

Naturalization class hearings continued before judge

Nationalization hearings for a large class were held Thursday before Judge Ake and will be continued Friday morning. An examiner from the U S department of labor conducted the tests and many were disqualified by technical objections. One applicant who came to America in 1905 was rejected for spending 1909 and 1910 in Europe and must refile declarations. Sunshine Polish for Your Plane 25c 50c and 1 00 sizes Kenny's Piano Dept Adv Will store piano free for use 2233 10th st SW Phone 1947X ring 1 Adv

Ake United States Department of Labor America Europe 10Th-St

Pineapples for Canning and Local Ads

Pineapples for canning promoted with grocery store pricing and ads. Notes mention The Schaffer-Black Co and W. Brown Piano Co corner Walnut and Second Street SE. Limited details on used player rolls and pricing 95 cents original 6 to 7 dollars with caution about higher prices.

3. W. Brown Piano Co the Schaffer-Black Co the Schaffer-Black Co. Adv

Scaffolding Collapse Injures Painter in Scaffolding Incident

Marvin Lowdermilk of 1026 Prospector SW was badly hurt when scaffolding collapsed at 1309 Cleveland Ave NW while painting a house. He suffered pelvic injuries and bruising and was taken to Aultman Hospital by Arnold ambulance. A second worker on the scaffold suffered only minor injuries.

Marvin Lowdermilk Prospector SW Clevelandavy Cave Way Aultman Hospital Arnold

Mahogany Player Piano With Bench and Rolls

Used player piano in good as new condition with matching bench and 18 player rolls. Priced at $365.00 with reasonable terms if desired. Advertisement from J. W. Brown Piano Co and Kenny's Piano Dept. highlights east payments and second-street address.

Mobis Kenny J. W. Brown Piano Co East Payments Kenny Adyv Walnutay and

Special Communication of Canton Lodge Set for May 12

A Special Communication of Canton Lodge will be held Thursday evening May 12 at six o'clock. M. M. Degree will be conferred. Jos Lee Frank, W. M. C. E. Norris Secy Adv.

Canton Lodge Jos Lee Frank Norris Secy Adv

Schaffer-Black Mill Starts May 16 at Carnahan Tin Plate

The Schaffer-Black Co. mill crews report to the Hot Mill Foreman at once and will start work at 8 o clock Monday May 16 at Carnahan Tin Plate and Sheet Co Adv.

Carnahan Tin Plate & Sheet Co

New Market Avenue Store to Open Friday May 13

307 Market av 8S opposite McKinley Hotel announces opening Friday May 13 with opening specials advertised.

Market Av McKinley Hotel

Tariff Spurs Sphinx Laughs Say Senator Pomerene

Senator Atlee Pomerene of Ohio calls the farmers emergency tariff law a laughable measure and predicts broad tariff passage this session. He warns that any demand for tariffs will be met with protective duties, arguing high tariffs help farmers while noting U S corn production and exports.

Washington Atlee Pomerene Ohio Senate Congress Vallerene

Emergency Tariff Bill Passed by Senate 63 28

Emergency tariff bill advances to conference as Senate approves amendments while President-to-be signals support. Key changes include anti-dumping rewrite and dye duties, with party split among lawmakers from Ohio and other states. Debate centers on reconciling House and Senate provisions.

Senate Washington PD. C House Senate Finance Committee Willis Ohio Pomerene Young Woodrow Wilson George H. Moses New Hampshire Edwin S. Broussard Louisiana A. A. Jones New Mexico John B. Kendrick Wyoming Henry L. Myers Montana Key Pittman Nebraska Joseph FM. Ransdell Morris Shepard Texan Senate Committee

Flour Price Drop Predicted by Kroger VP in August

Cincinnati May 12 Flour is expected to fall about one dollar per barrel in August, according to W. H. Albers vice president of the Kroger Grocery Co. The decline stems from lower wheat prices as new wheat arrives after a two week blending with old stock. Flour now runs around $4 a barrel versus last September.

Cincinnati W. H. Albers Kroger Grocery Co

Million Dollar Blaze Wipes Out Big Block in Youngstown

A early morning fire in Youngstown of incendiary origin destroyed a lumber yard and ten buildings, with losses over 1 million dollars. Parmalee and Tate led losses at about 800,000, plus 50,000 for Smith Brewing Co. and Steel City Auto, while the Vindicator Printing Co. shed 60,000 in paper and ink. Train traffic halted, darkness lasted three hours, and police reserves were deployed as authorities opened an investigation.

Heart OF Youngstown Federalst Parmalee and Tate Smith Brewing Co Steel City Auto and Repair Co Parts Bros. Lumber Co Vindicator Printing Co Mahoning Valley Erie Road Lowellsville

Negro gunman sought after city shooting

Police and detectives hunted Grant Beasley alias Fly Kid a negro who shot Paul Smith at Tenth Street and Liberty Avenue SE Wednesday. Smith was only grazed but treated at Mercy Hospital as not serious. Beasley fled after the incident and authorities searched nearby houses and watched his home at 700 Madison for his return.

Grant Beasley Fly Kid Paul Smith Perry-av SE Tenth-st Iaberty-Av SE Beasley Smith Mercy Hospital Bertillion Ben Clarke Graub O. Miller Madison SIS Clarke

Dime Savings Bank Hall Hosts Yoemen Social Friday

Notice invites all Yoemen to a social and dance at the Dime Savings Bank hall on Friday evening May 18. ad copy mentions rug washing and laundry services by Canton Rug Wash Co with Hamilton Beach method and guaranteed results.

Dime Savings Bank Hall Hamilton Beach Canton Rug Wash Co State Bell

Van Fossen Smiley Piano Co. Record Release List

Regular SK 10 inch records from The Van Fossen Smiley Piano Co at 426 Market Ave S Ady feature select popular and classical numbers with May and June releases. The ad highlights a stock of mentionable titles aimed at music lovers and piano buyers.

van Fossen Smiley

Woman Held on Murder Charge in Home Shooting

Francis Tosner Bosner, 42, Austrian mill worker, was shot three times by his wife in their PennoNE home after a quarrel and died at Mercy hospital. Bosner’s wife, claiming self defense, was arraigned on second degree murder, waived preliminary hearing, and then held to the grand jury. Coroner McQuate planned an inquest likely Friday. Bosner had alleged years of mistreatment by her husband.

Charlies Bosner Francis Tosner Pennone Mercy Hospital T. C. McQuate Bosner

Medicinal Value Of Beer And Wine In Prohibition Debate

Washington May 12. The house judiciary committee opened for supplemental legislation to tighten the Volstead act. Representative Volstead sponsors the measure aiming to bar medicinal beer and wine above a half percent alcohol and to halt all whiskey imports until current stock is exhausted, a period Volstead says will take years.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Representative Volstead Volstead Palmer

Auto thief an accommodating chap in brief

George Krebs parked his car on a Ada street while visiting relatives and found it stolen on return. He rode the train home and discovered the flivver abandoned within a block of his house when the gasoline gave out. Arthur's Sporting Goods and Leather Shop advertise in Canton.

Upper Sandusky, CO George Krebs Ada Ile Arthur's Canton Arthur's Leather Shop

Seeds Promotion at Holmes-Letherman Seed Store

With every five dollar purchase of garden seeds customers receive a free Pull-Easy cultivator. Holmes-Letherman Seed Store located at 224 Cleveav NW offers this deal via phone line 1329.

Holmes- Letherman Seed Store Cleveav NW

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arbiter Charles Currie Cleveformer N. O. T. Head Akron Masa Mrs. Leeds Rolla E. Mart, Agt Bill Penrose Senate Naval Affairs Committee Alliance Banks First National and Alliance Bank Co Renite Wheels Los Angeles California James F. Watkins James, Jr Watkins House of Commons Lloyd George Horatio R Bottomley M. P Clark May G.O.P Cantonian Africa Akton Bessie Thome Carl Thome Grand Rapids Arica Capetown Durban William Kraig Kenny's Piano Dept Painter Dayton George Mary Teofovan Andrew Asady Detroit George Teefoven Sphinx Senator Pomerene Knox Democrats Walter H. Double Tuscat Southwest Section Tom Boy Cleveland, O Mary Fernandez I’om Hoy Joseph Fernandez Fernandez Lomey Knights Templar Order of the Temple Cari F Spanagel Rec Don L Johnston Yoemen Emerson Records 590
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