British Premier Biden Sows Hope in German Parliament
May 14 David Lloyd George, premier of Great Britain, was hailed as the hero of the day in Germany for siding with the Allies against Poland in the Silesia dispute. His praise, seen as a boost to a despondent republic, sparked anticipations of a pro British shift while conservatives warned it could embolden reactionaries and threaten renewed saber rattling and open conflict with Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyde
Greatin
Germany
Ansas
Silesia
Berlin
Alimony Ordered by Court in Pritz Divorce Case
A court decree in common pleas awards Hazel S. Pritz $29,000 in alimony from Law G. Pritz in installments. Judge Harvey F. in charge also grants visitation and ends alimony upon remarriage or death. Mrs. Pritz gains control of the couple’s children and a life insurance policy valued at $2,000 each, with further asset assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel S. Pritz
G. Pritz
Harvey F
Common Pleas
Fitz
Timken
Radical overhaul urged for U S taxation system
In WASHINGTON on May 14 spokesmen representing about 9,000 retail merchants nationwide urged Congress to scrap the excess profits tax and excise tax, cut the top surtax, and replace the system with a general turnover tax on all sales. Charles D. Detroit testified before the state finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
Congress
United States
Charles D. Detroit
State Finance Committee
Lost in games of chance claimed in Cherry Avenue case
Thomas Kelly sues to recover $1,000 allegedly lost in five January gaming sessions at a Southeast Cherry Avenue establishment. He alleges unknown persons won the money. Janson is his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliman
Thomas Kelly
Weather outlook and events for Ohio region
East Ohio fair with Sunday cooling and frost in northwest areas. Temperatures posted above freezing with light winds. Also notice of 8 percent discount on all work at Amateur Finishing Empire gallery and Meyers Lake Park hall opening May 16 with dancing from 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ask Marine Workers to Boycott Unfair Ships
Cablegrams urging marine workers in European Central and South American ports to refuse handling unfair American ships sailed today. Gus Brown, local business manager of the Industrial Seamen's Association, announced after telephonic talks with Washington officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gus Brown
Industrial Seamen's Association
Brown
Washington
Bell Phone Co Plans $4 Million Ohio Improvement Drive
The southern division of Ohio Bell Telephone Co. launches a $4 million program to upgrade long distance service covering nearly all of Ohio outside Cleveland and Cincinnati. At a Columbus traffic chiefs conference, Walter Malloy chaired. new circuits to Toledo Akron Massillon Sandusky and Cleveland were noted along with expanded links from Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Ohio
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
W. A. Gehlbach
Canton
Southern Division
Bell
Toledo
Akron
Youngstown
Massillon
Sandusky
Walter Malloy
F. H. Pritchard
Reported Polish Premier Sapieha Greeted by Resignation Hint
London dispatch says Poland's foreign affairs committee passed a vote of no confidence in the government and Premier Sapieha is near resignation. Some observers link the move to Adelbert Korfanty, whose nationalist influence is viewed as threatening to overthrow the ministers.
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London
Sapieha
Warsaw
Adelbert Korfanty
Civic Day to be Observed in Canton Churches
Announcement Friday said Sunday will be Civic Day in Canton churches. Ministers from nearly all pulpits will speak on the subject and urge benefits of an active chamber of commerce, calling for members to join the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Elk Improves After Blood Transfusion At Mount Carmel
Physicians report improvement in Fred P. D. Jacobs Col umbus architect after a pint of blood from his Elk and lifelong friend William F. Berkhemer was injected at Mount Carmel hospital Columbus.
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Columbus
Fred PD. Jacobs
Marion
Wm. F. Berkhemer
Mount Carmel Hospital
Sentenced for Assault in Local Court
Menel Espassain was found guilty of assault on Louis Carl and, after arraignment before Police Judge Bowman, was sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. Also note train specials with prices and Kodak finishing discounts offered by Empire Gallery at 230 Market Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menel Espassain
Louis Carl
Bowman
Empire Gallery
Dance Park Plan Opens at Meyers Lake Park Pavilion
Meyers Lake Park Pavilion opens to the public Monday evening May 16 with a dance plan. Ladies new spring fourses offered at about half former prices across a range from 98e to 4.85 and up at Arthurs Leather Shop 204 Market Street.
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Meyers Lake Park
Arthur’sa
Markejav N
Adv
Daring Sinn Fein raid on Mount Joy ends in escape failure
May 14 Dublin report of a bold Sinn Fein attempt to free Arthur Griffiths and other prisoners at Mount Joy jail. The party, dressed as British soldiers, arrived in an armored car, gained access, and began loading captives before guards and soldiers intervened. The intruders fled, abandoning the prisoners and vehicle as gunfire scattered. Griffiths, a Sinn Fein leader, had been jailed after a prior raid on his home. he has long been associated with the intellectual wing of the movement.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Arthur Griffiths
Dail
Fireann
Mount Joy
Rescue Party
Thea
Sinn
Griffiths
Sinn Feinn
Sheriff's Office
A. F. Pinson
Norfolk & Western Railway
Edgill Matchell
Sprige
Tage River
Dan Whitt
Whitt
Matewan
Legion Repudiates Sale Of Books In Canton
Officials of the local American Legion post repudiated pamphlets sold in Canton claiming Legion endorsement. Adjutant C. W. Ruth said the pamphlets were bought under false representations that proceeds benefited ex-service men. The post urged public tips leading to arrests of unauthorized uses of the Legion name and promised prompt action.
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The
American Legion
Canton
C. W. Ruth
Legion
Ruth
American Legion House
Lima Man Killed as Freight Cars Derailed
Four men died and five injured when four freight cars derailed from a Texas and Pacific extra train west of Sierra Blanca Texas. Victims include Paul E. Kelley and Lima Onis. H. W. Daniels, a discharged soldier, address unknown. The accident occurred late last night twelve miles east of the town during an iron pipe haul. An accompanying listing notes a Free Band Concert at Meyers Lake Park Sunday afternoon by the Grand Army Band from 1 to 5 pm.
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Sierra Blanca
Tex
Texas and Pacific
Paul E. Kelley
Lima Onis
H. W. Daniels
Meyers Lake Park
Grand Army Band
Advy
Iee
Adv
First Christian Church Bible School and Pentecostal Facts Event
The notice promotes Bible School for 3 000 tomorrow at First Christian Church and a Pentecostal Facts session at 10 30 with Canton discussion at 7 30. A question box will answer queries at 7 30. Also Adv Canton Lodge K of P Esquire rank Lat evening May 14 with visiting brothers welcome and Adv Mack's Popular Players Dancing at Meyers Lake Park opening Monday evening May 16. Park Plan Adv
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First Christian Church
Canton
Canton Lodge
P. Esquire
Mack
Meyers Lake Park
Pentecostal Facta
Newsettles Courthouse Roundup Trails and Trials
Sheriff Milo Cathon and Deputy Ed Gibson led a prisoner group to Columbus and Mansfield. Albert Hendricks and Jerry Szalina sent to the reformatory. Joe Marando Mike Soters and John Demps to the penitentiary. George Vogel fined 1,000 and costs for Crabbe act violation. NW Cleveland raid yielded bonded liquor. Watch theft reported by Joe Alonzo. Rabbi S Winogrod to speak at B’nai Brith rooms. Stark co Horticultural Society to meet at Mrs. Snyder’s home. H W Huprich not the man charged with dope selling. Jim Ruffalo and John Santilli plead not guilty to robbery. bond set at 15,000. Canton Jewish tool fund tag day May 22. similar events in Massillon Alliance Stark Co towns. Philip Luna and Abel Marting given 30 day suspended sentences for shoe theft. court to hear. M Garcia to face hearing for cattle running at large. Greenridge School Reunion May 28. teachers and scholars urged to attend. Pentecostal services at 12 noon.
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Milo Cathon
Ed Gibson
Columbus
Mansfield
Common Pleas Court
Albert Hendricks
Jerry Szalina
Reformatory
Joe Marando
Mike Soters
John Demps
Mingo's Gun Battle Raging Anew Today
In Alliance, Joseph and Martha Davis case, Davis admits jealousy and rumors link his wife to Frederick Pierson. Davis testified he followed his wife to Loudenville, questioned her, and recounted accusations of an affair. He also described past clashes, a slap, and social separations, with court adjournment leaving his cross-examination incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krrchbaum
Joseph
Martha Davis
Alliance
Davis
Frederick Plerson
Alliance Clothier
Pierson
Michigan
Loudenville
Mra Davis
Pittsburgh
Memorial Trees Planted Sunday For Ohio Soldiers And McKinley
Two memorial trees will be planted Sunday at 4 p.m. in Memorial park by the Lincoln Highway Memorial association to honor Ohio soldiers and remember late President William McKinley. The Washington trowel used by Mrs. Warren G. Harding will be sent to Canton for the planting. A public ceremony marks the McKinley monument driveway opening with Prof Sigrist as guest, scarlet oak and hemlock trees provided, and leaders Mrs. W. D. Caldwell and Mrs. George A. Williams directing. Special guests include American Legion members, soldiers, and Boy Scouts assisting.
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Ohio
William McKinley
Memorial Park
Lincoln Highway Memorial Association
Warren G. Harding
American Forestry
Washington
Canton
McKinley
Sigrist
Wooster Experiment Station
George A. Williams
Association
American Legion
Man Pulls String To Regulate Skirt Lengths In Chicago
Chicago on May 14 reports reveals how men influence women’s dress as Lucille Ltd. guides style trends. T J Duggan, alias Lucille Ltd., shapes fashions with ultra narrow skirts and sleeveless gowns while noting some women keep conservative lines despite the downward trend.
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Chicago
Milady
Lucille, Ltd
Lucille
T. J. Duggan
Woodbine
Gabriel
Research on tuberculosis at Minnesota University
Croton Ohio May 14 Dr J A Myers son of Charles Myers a farmer here delegated to conduct special research at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis on tuberculosis. At 32 he will study diagnosis and after effects and examine about a thousand patients in Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin in clinics and dispensaries. He recently surveyed 500 patients in St Paul and Minneapolis and plans to extend to every county in the state before North Dakota and Wisconsin. He hopes to develop work that fits patients abilities returning their earning power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton
J. A. Myers
Charles Myers
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Myers
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Dr. Myers
No Pay No Testimony Rule Shocks Cleveland Court
In Cleveland on May 14 witnesses demand advance payment before testifying in common pleas court. A witness refused to testify without pay, citing his rights. Judge Cull queried the county treasury faith, and the attorney resolved the situation by offering one dollar as a fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Common Pleas
Dan B. Cull
Fea
Republic Iron and Steel Abolish Eight Hour Day
Youngstown May 14 An announcement by Republic Iron and Steel company declares the abolition of the basic eight hour day with overtime after eight hours. The move is expected to be followed by other independent steel firms and possibly by the steel corporation. Meyer Lake Park dancing opens to the public Monday evening May 16 with a park plan Ady.
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Youngstown
Republic Iron & Steel Company
The
Steel Corporation
Meyer Lake Park
Ady
Deal May Get Pay Increase If Davis Signs Bill
Probate Judge Alva M Deal could see a 3000 annual raise if a legislature passed bill becomes law or is allowed to take effect. The measure, introduced by Senator Mede, lets Ohio probate judges keep 5 percent of inheritance tax fees up to 3000. Stark County expects the maximum. other large counties to follow. The Stark County judge currently earns 5000 yearly. The bill passed the House after Senate approval amid opposition, and now awaits the Governor’s signature or other procedures to enact.
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Alva M. Deal
Harry T. Davis
Mede
Shelby Co
House
Senate
Ohio
Starkey
Starkeo
Haywood Charged With Fleeing Funds Shortfall
Chicago May 14 Charged that William D Big Bill Haywood fled to Russia to escape punishment for a shortage of about 35000 in the defenses committee funds of the Industrial Workers of the World Roy Martin who succeeded Haywood as committee chairman said accounts were not kept and books were in a terrible state Auditors were called in and Haywood left for Russia amid claims he would not return The organization seeks 15000 to cover bonds he allegedly jumped to raise funds
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Chicago
William D
Big Bill" Haywood
Russia
Defense Committee
Industrial Workers of the World
TI. W. W
Roy Martin
Haywood
Martin
Baby's Legitimacy Must Be Established
New York reports say James A. Stillman may withdraw his divorce suit while a secret hearing is postponed. Guy Stillman through guardian John F. Mack opposes withdrawal and seeks to prove the child’s legitimacy. Settlements outside court would not deter continued effort, and hearings are delayed until a settlement is reached.
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New York
James A. Stillman
Guy Stillman
John F. Mack
Guy
Arrest warrants charge man with kidnapping and arranged marriage
Dayton dispatch reports Sveta Te fanon, 42, arrested on Detroit warrants charging kidnapping a 13 year old girl and forcing her to marry him. Police withheld the girl's name. warrants issued at the request of the girl's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Sveta Tefanon
Detroit
Nazti Grot to Meet Before Meyers Lake Ceremonial
A Nazti Grot business meeting is set for 7 p m Saturday in the Masonic Temple commandry room. Applications will be received for Monday's Meyers Lake ceremonial, with more than 400 candidates expected. A noon to 5 pm Grand Army Band concert is also advertised along with sodding and grading services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazti Grotto
Masonic Temple
Meyers Lake Park
Dancing Pavillon Opens to Public Monday Evening
The Dancing Pavillon announces opening this Monday with afternoon and evening sessions to follow May 16. It invites public attendance and marks a new venue for social dancing in the area.
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Eyes OF
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Strongan
Entente
Poland
Upper Silesia
Britain
Tays —Ady
Ce Hall
m.—Ady
Bell Phone CO
Premeir
Tondon
Korfanty
L. E
Lima
New Brunswick
N. J
Shubel K. Siver
First Reformed Church of
Adelle Gouin
Perth Amboy
Siver
Gouin
First Reformed Church
Crabbe
George Vogel
Joe Alonzo
Eighth-st NF
S. Winogrod
Shara Torah Congregation
Schlabach Hall
Stark Co Horticultural Society
J. J. Snyder
Louisville
H. W. Huprich
St. Elmour NE
Jim Ruffalo
John Santillt
Krichbaum
Palestine Tool Fund
Jewish Workers of Palestine
Philip Luna
Abel Marting
Miller United Shoe Co
Tuscarawassi E
M. Garcie
Miller
Greenridge
V. Shoe Shop
Mingo
Cecil Powelson
Stati
Tug River
Pinson
Loath
Geo. W. Read
Fifth Army Corps Sacra
West Virginia
Kentucky
Williamson
W. Va
Tug River Battle Front
Arthur's
Arthur's Leather Shop
Marketav N
C. W. Faust
Georgetoward
Beldenay
Republic CO
Funds of Defense
Stillman
Girl 13
Walter W. Wall
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