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Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1920

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Lead U P rivals on first vote in New York races

New York political camps expect General Wood to lead the first Chicago ballot with about votes, Senator Hiram Johnson and Governor Frank Lowden likely second and third. Favorite son candidates and delegates will shape the first heat as.contests are settled by the credentials committee in Chicago next week.

New York Wood Chicago Hiram Johnson Gover Frank O. Lowden John Cretials Committee

Probable lineup on first ballot vote totals shown

Votes listed for candidates from several states indicate totals toward a nomination. Key figures include Johnson California 200, ywwden Illinois 68.175, utler New York 85, Sproul Pennsylvania 80, rding Ohio 50.2, polidge Massachusetts 30, pindexter Washington 20, New Kansas 6.0, ritchard North Carolina 20, with totals around 654 and 950 scattering 34 and 493 needed to nominate.

U. S. Army Johnson California New Kansas Ritchard North Carolina

Unclear fragment hints at lineup plans and anticipation

Vague notes mention a lineup and anticipation as plans form. No concrete names, dates, or places are readable in the fragment.

Teel Company Secures Papers and Capital Increase

The Teel Company seeks a $2,000,000 capitalization increase to $4,000,000, approved by directors. The factory lies on Louisville Road northeast of the city. McKinley Lumber Co of ten was incorporated for $25,000 with P. A. White as organizer. Alli Oil Co of Alliance received incorporation papers with $60,000 capital, I. G. Long, R. D. Turner and D. B. Turnipseed named as incorporators.

Alliance I. G. Long R. D. der D. B. Turnipseed

Weather Outlook For Ohio With Fair Days Ahead

The record notes generally fair weather for Ohio with slight temperature changes expected into next weekend. It mentions a 7 to 9 inch gauge in rainfall observations and references local business ads including Canfield Motor, Canfield Oil Co, and Springfield Park dining season opening May 23 under J Carr management.

Springfield Park J. Carr

Adcraft Leader Russell J. Burt Elected Canton Club President

Russell J. Burt was elected president of the Canton Adcraft club at the annual meeting and banquet attended by more than 250 Adcrafters. Retiring president J. M. Markley received a silver loving cup. New officers include L. H. Morey as vice president and W. G. Saxton as treasurer.

Russll J. Burt Russell J. Burt Canton Aircraft Club J. M. Markley Orrville Markley Williard Scott Boston J. W. Raper Cleveland

Annals Charge Against Bakers Quashed in Court

Prosecutor Walter S. Ruff in common pleas court Friday annulled indictments against Irvin E. Sweaney Canton baker and the General Baking Co charged with violating the Valentine anti trust act. Ruff said a jury failed to return a guilty verdict against Charles A. Steinick making a conviction unlikely. Sweaney and General Baking officials were to be tried next week.

Walter S. Ruff Common Pleas Irvin Sweaney Canton Baker General Baking Co Charles A. Steinick Ruff

Diplomas Fail to Free Detectives in Cleveland Arrest

In Cleveland on May 21 two graduates of a detective correspondence school were arrested while searching a house for stolen property. They flashed their diplomas and cards and claimed immunity, but Patrolman Loveman jailed them despite the credentials.

Cleveland Loveman

Police seek ten percent wage increase for all officers

Petitions circulated at police headquarters urge a ten percent raise for every member of the police department. The council will reconsider the department’s report after officers modify demands, shifting from an initial twelve and a half percent request to ten percent. The item will be presented to council Monday, separate from the firemen’s raise.

Police Department Council

Howell Trial Set for June 21 in Detect ive’s Murder

Dick Howell to stand trial before Common Pleas Judge Hubert C. Pontius on Monday June 21 for the alleged murder of Detective Anthony Skotnicky. Howell appeared with attorney Frank E. Sweitzer as Prosecutor Walter S. Ruff argued over a demurrer. Howell pleaded not guilty after arraignment.

Dick Howell Anthony Skotnicky Common Pleas Hubert C. Pontius Pontius Howell Frank E. Sweitzer Walter S. Ruff Kirk Sweitzer Ruff

Managers Summoned in Senate Campaign Probe

Washington May 21 Managers of campaigns for presidential candidates were summoned by telegraph to attend the Monday opening of the senate investigation into campaign expenditures and contributions under the Borah resolution. The call followed a Republican led committee meeting.

Washington Senate

Daily News Classified Sale Offer

The notice invites quick sale of a spring replaced furniture item via inexpensive ads in the Sale Miscellaneous column. Call 3500 with a brief description. Ads accepted until 11 a.m. for that day's issue and until 9 p.m. Saturday for Sunday insertion.

Daily News

Wanted information on Thomas Ka nares current address

An inquiry requests the present address of Thomas Ka nares, last known at Cherry av SE. Respond with information to the American Red Cross in Canton Ohio. Advertisement urges contact via Young Taxi Co state phone 2491-M and offers commission to depositors through Canton Morris Plan Bank.

Thomas Kanares Cherryav SE American Red Cross Canton Ohio

Hoover Club to Organize in Stark County Backers

Hoover supporters in the city plan a Stark county Hoover club with a Monday night dinner at the Y M C A. Judge Harvey F. Ake and John F. Figley lead the effort to secure Stark county delegates for Hoover on ballots two to four. Robert P. Taft and Joseph C. Green will speak, with about 200 expected, as Hoover groups aim to extend to Alliance and Massillon.

Herbert Hoover Moose Club Hoover Stark Ce Harvey F. Ake John F. Figley Wood Johnson Abe Harding Figley Columbus Sune Stark Co Robert P. Taft William Taft Joseph C. Green Hoover Clubs Alliance Massillon

Treasured Art Proves Worthless

The valued art collection of the late John T. Milliken of St. Louis was largely bogus at auction in New York. It fetched $6,253 after Milliken had paid $100,000 for the pieces bought in France during the war. Some so called old masterpieces were found to be mere copies.

New York John T. Milliken St. Louis Milliken France

Sugar Prices May Fall Fifty Percent In Tariff Pivot

Washington May 21 sugar prices may drop by half after a conference between J H McLaurin and a delegation from the Southern Wholesale Grocers Association with Attorney General Palmer. The claim follows their discussions on retail price reductions and market conditions.

Washington J. H. McLaurin Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association Palmer

Meeting for all pences set at Moose Hall May 22

A meeting for all pences is scheduled for Saturday evening May 22 at 45 sharp. The gathering will be held at the Moose hall located at the corner of iaiautbaneans st W and McKinley-av. All bakery workers are requested to attend.

Moose Hall Iaiautbaneans McKinley-av Ady

Moose Club Plans Big Parade Opening

All members are asked to meet at the Moose club rooms Monday at 6 45 PM for a big parade. The spring festival opens at the fairgrounds with clowns elephants and more. Bring a friend and enjoy. Chas W Flory secretary ady.

Moose Fairgrounds Chas. W. Flory Ady

Monday Evening Address at Y M C A Taft in Cincinnati

Political advertisement notes Monday evening address at the Y M C A Taft in Cincinnati and invites reservations with Judge Harvey Ake J E Figley or Howman Bros Drugs. It advertises leather baseball gloves priced from 1 to 5 and up and Spaulding tennis racquets from 1 to 15 with Arthur's Leather Shop Ady.

Hoover Booster Club Robert Taft Cincinnati Harvey Ake J. E. Figley Howman Bros Arthur's

All Brothers and Ladies of U C T meet at City Auditorium May 23

All brothers and ladies of the United Commercial Travelers meet at the city auditorium Sunday May 23 at 9 o clock in the morning to assist in memorial and decoration of graves of departed brothers. Bring your auto if you have one but come anyway. Members their ladies and visiting U C T come. M Greenwald Sec Adv

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Milk Code Violation Leads to Fines for Local Operator

Mike Schuster was fined 25 dollars and costs after a Thursday arrest on a city health complaint. Police Judge Bowman heard the case alleging Schuster violated most sanitary code provisions by selling milk in bottles reused from other dealers and collected from streets, with unsanitary conditions on his premises.

Mike Schuster J. A. Kappelman City Health Bowman Schuster Kappelman

Matewan Quiet as Detectives Open Fire in Lynn

In West Virginia on May 21 the state police and deputy sheriffs patrolled Mingoco to stop miner and Baldwin-Felts detective clashes after Matewan killings. Bud McCoy and a brother, Baldwin-Felts men, were shot at Lynn. Bud wounded in the thigh. Two men jailed for concealed weapons as Matewan death toll rises with ten known dead, one missing, three wounded. detective John Dowell missing after attempting to swim a river while under fire.

Matewan Lynn Bud" McCoy Baldwin-Felts Bud John Dowell

Poles Report New Offensive Push Near Kryzyzepol

London May 21 A Polish war office communique from Warsaw says a counter thrust near Kryzyzepol drove Bolshevik troops back twelve miles and led to the capture of 500 prisoners north of the Bersina river where the third bolshevik division was repulsed. Russian attempts to cross the Bersina center failed.

London Kryzyzepol Polish War Office Warsaw Bersina

Mayor Orders City Cleanup In Cleveland

On secret orders issued by Mayor Fitzgerald on his second day in office police conduct a city wide drive against gambling and vice. Taxi drivers suspected of violations are under surveillance with nine licenses revoked so far and officials told to pursue a thorough crackdown.

Cleveland Fitzgerald Police and Safety

Saturday Specials at Old Reliable Table Meat Market

Prime beef boiling meat and pot roast with prices 14c to 22c. lamb and veal items plus hickory smoked ham and bacon. Fresh dressed poultry from the market. Also piano, records, and dance notices. Safety boxes and butter special offered by local stores and banks.

Old Reliable Table Meat Market California

Immorality Among Students Highlighted During Canton Health Week

Mrs. Lillian Burt urged Canton women to act to improve health as immorality among high school students was described as rising. She spoke at Central high school and Bethshaw home, with other events including talks by Miss Joane Ortelle and Miss Marcella Ruch. The week, organized by Canton Child Welfare and Health week, concludes Saturday with lectures at Briar Brae and the YWCA.

Lillian Burt Burt Canton A. B. Clark Lowell Reformed Church Joane Ortelle Columbus State Board of Charities Marcella Ruch Bethshaw Canton Board of Health Kappelman American Red Cross Visiting Nurses Society Dueberary Methodist Episcopal Church

Hart Injured in Horse Attack on Film Set

William S. Hart, famed Western film star, sustained severe injuries after a horse kicked him during a chase scene in Los Angeles. He suffered broken ribs bruises and facial lacerations after being knocked from the horse when a tree limb struck his face and the startled animal kicked him into unconsciousness.

Los Angeles Cal William S. Hart Pictures Jis Hart

Pogrom Death Toll Reported in Budapest

Central News dispatch from Budapest cites many persons killed in pogroms on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. In Paris, the French General Federation of Labor announces it has called off all strikes.

London Budapest Paris French General Federation of Labor

Canton Bakery Specials and Missing Person Inquiries Ad

We offer Butter cream and raspberry cream cakes plus pineapple cream and silver cake squares. Call Bell 96 State 3620 for delivery from The Pastry Shop 218 Clevelanday NW Adv. Seek current address of Irvin F Leighton Canton Ohio and Claude M Hart Canton Ohio Adv Send tips to American Red Cross Canton Ohio Adv. Fresh Creamery batter price per pound Saturday only at Progressive Grocers Adv. Also seek Gert Miller Canton Ohio address Adv.

Bell State Cleveland-ay

Prices soar in April with broad wholesale gains

Washington reports April wholesale prices rose nearly four percent overall. Gains included a 11 percent rise in fuel and lighting materials and a 4 percent increase in food due to higher sugar and potato costs. Lumber and building materials surged 54 percent while cloth fell slightly from March due to raw silk and leather declines.

Washington Bureau of Labor Statistics Uet

Sugar profiteers target next drive amid rising prices

New York on May 21 reports that sugar prices have climbed to near multi year highs, threatening preserves makers who warn they will shutter plants rather than pay inflated sugar costs. National group leader says speculators hold large stocks and demand price cuts to avoid factory closures.

New York Blakemore National Preservers' and Fruit Products’ Association

Damage suit filed against William J. Tompkins in Massillon

The Leonard Agency Co. files a $500 damage suit in common pleas court charging former general agent William J. Tompkins with violating a contract by engaging in the Massillon insurance business within five years of resignation on December 16, 1919. It alleges use of renewal lists and seeks a temporary restraining order and return of lists. Attorneys Herbruck Finck and Arbaugh represent the plaintiff.

William J. Tompkins Massillon Common Pleas Court Leonard Agency Co Tompkins Herbruck, Finck and Arbaugh Plaintife

Pole advance feared as Russians press Polish front

Paris dispatch notes French military writers warn Poland may have overextended itself while Russians renew efforts on the Polish battle line. They also point to the threat to British supremacy in Persia as Russian actions unfold.

Paris Persia

French pastry varieties and piano ad promotion

The notice lists French pastries including cherry pineapple apricot and raspberry, with Danish pastries filled with raspberry custard and almond. It offers delivery and provides contact details Bel 284 State 2620 218 Cleveland-ay NW. Also mentions a new 8&8-note player piano for $676 and a bank note paying 5 percent per annum semiannually at The Canton Morris Plan Bank.

State Cleveland-ay Kenny's Canton Morris Plan Bank

Commission allocates 125 million for rolling stock relief

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered rapid purchase and redistribution of railroad rolling stock under the Esch Cummins act. It aims to ease a nationwide car shortage by routing freight via quickest routes, with railroads financing about 75 percent of the cost and government advancing 25 percent.

Washington Ask& Step Interstate Commerce Commission The Commerce Commission Association of Railway Executives

Farmers Form New Company in Columbus

The farmers commercial service company was incorporated for 100000 today by H P Miller Sunbury F M Hatten Delaware H C Rogers Mechanicsburg L I Winch McClure R B Croninger Grand Rapids and C F E Latshaw Defiance. The firm will deal in fertilizer twine implements and other farm needs and aims to form a statewide buying alliance with offices planned in Columbus and additional warehouses to aid distribution.

Columbus Farmer's Commercial Service Company H. P. Miller Sunbury F. MM. Hatten Delaware H. C. Rogers Mechanicsburg L. I. Winch McClure R. BE. Croninger Grand Rapids C. FE. Latshaw Defiance

Martial law declared in Madrid amid food riots

A news agency dispatch reports Madrid has proclaimed martial law after food riots. Rioters plundered many baker shops as clashes erupted across the city.

London Madrid

Secretaries Named at Methodist General Conference

Seven corresponding secretaries and two publishing agents were elected at the Methodist General Conference in Des Moines in May. The secretaries include F. M. North and A. Earl Taylor of New York D. D. Forsythe of Philadelphia S. W. Harris of New York I. G. Penn and P. J. Maveety of Cincinnati. J. R. Graham of Cincinnati was elected publishing agent.

Des Moines Methodist General Conference F. M. North A. Earl Taylor New York D. D. Forsythe Philadelphia S. W. Harris I. G. Penn P. J. Maveety Cincinnati J. R. Graham

Seed Stock Shifts to Piedmont Avenue Outlet

An advertisement announces a full new stock of seeds at a location one door south of East Tuscarawas on Piedmont Avenue. It promotes a true strain from Fercy’s Bulk Seeds and highlights Adv titles.

East Tuscarawas Piedmont Ay Fercy

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. P Neral Enator Johnson Lowdon George R. Holmes Teel Company Cleveland-ay N Canfield William Penn Motor Canfield Oil Co New Life Fourth-st NW East Block Ed Chickering Nwa Adcraft L. H. Morey W. G. Saxton Treas Annals Bakers Steinick and General Co M. O Schlabach Adv Arthur's Leather Shop Bowman Bros Call Young Taxi Co Hoover Club Ake Organization Charleston W. Va State Constabulary Mingoco Chickering Columbia Records Mirkins Strand Dansant City National Bank Proco Horse Harts Bill Hart Irvin F. F. Leighton Gert Miller Advy Claude M. Hart Poland Shep Preight Dumont’s Seed Dept
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