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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1925

Page

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Earthquake Devastates Sanin District in Japan With Large Losses

Meagre Tokio reports estimate about 1000 dead or injured after a major quake in Sanin district northwest of Osaka. Toyooka city suffered 200 destroyed houses and fire, with rail and post offices collapsed and communications cut. Seven airplanes from Osaka were dispatched to assess damage as Kinobaki Hot Springs and Osaka itself were shaken.

Tokio Sanin Pyoge Osaka Toyooka Kinobaki Mount Yakegatake

Woman Found Dead After Cottage Attack Near Winthrop

Miss Aida Hayward, missing since Wednesday after an assault and arson at a cottage near her aunt Mrs. Emma Townes, was found dead between two mattresses. Police and searchers say the assault occurred before the fire and her injuries led to her demise. An earthquake report from Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto notes severe damage in Japan and ongoing rescue efforts.

Winthrop Maine Aida Hayward Emma Townes Hayward London Osaka Kobe Kyoto Tokyo Evening News Japan Sea Region Ashiya Genbudo Ikuno Japan Kansai

Blaze Destroys Ervin Manufacturing Co. Plant

A tire origin fire gutted the Ervin Manufacturing Co. plant at 822 Wells Ave Saturday noon, burning the first and third floors and damaging the second. Officials estimate losses will not exceed 100000. Fire crews from Central and nearby companies battled the blaze as ladders and a water tower were used to reach the flames.

Ervin Manufacturing Cu Ervin Manufacturing Co Mrvin Manufacturing Co Wells Aven Central Fire Department Central Station

Two Dead and Prostrations in Extreme Heat Wave

The Midwestern and southwestern heat wave leaves at least two deaths in Nebraska Omaha and Lincoln and many prostrations across the region. Milwaukee reports five prostrations as temperatures reach up to 104 degrees. Minnesota and North Dakota suffer storm-related outages as heat persists.

Chicago Middle West Southwest Weather Bureau Nebraska Omaha Lincoln Milwaukee Minnesota North Dakota Minneapolis

Five Miners Die in Explosions Near Wilkesbarre

Five miners were killed in Edwardsville following an explosion that damaged only a small area near Wilkesbarre. Fire officials reported the blast caused a fire but limited structural damage.

Wilkesbarre Edwardsville

Venture theme fuels tale at Valentine Theater

The White Man's Struggle against nature and tropical fever on a South Sea Island drives the picture Avventure at the Valentine Theater tonight. The Canton section lists Daily News readers eligible for free tickets to the show.

South Sea Valentine Theater Daily News Canton

Polar Airmen Await Word From Amundsen Expedition

Oslo reports uncertainty over Captain Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth after they launched from Spitzbergen on a 16 hour flight toward the North Pole with two airplanes. Officials say favorable weather hints no major obstacles but landing plans and a claim of land in Norway's name hinge on discovering solid ground.

Oslo Norway Roald Amundsen North Pole Polar North Amundsen Lincoln Ellsworth Ohio Spitzbergen Pole

Investment Broker Writes His Own Death Notice

William Edward Coffin a 70 year old investment broker died by suicide in his Park Avenue office after writing death notices for two newspapers. He left a letter saying his wife’s death a year ago left him lonely. The notices dated May 22 requested a private funeral and interment and no flowers.

New York William Edward Coffin Park Av

Widow Martha Wise Sent To Reform School For Life

Medina Ohio May 23 Mrs Martha Wise who poisoned her mother and aunt and uncle was taken by sheriff to Marysville to begin a life term in the reformatory for women. No friends or relatives were present as photographers captured her downcast appearance.

Medina Martha Wise Marys- Ville Reformatory For

Subway collision injures dozens near 180th Street

In a morning crash between two interurban subway trains at 180th Street and Morris Park Avenue in New York Fifty passengers were severely shaken and several seriously injured and transported to Fordham Hospital No fatalities were expected according to officials at the hospital

New York 180Th St Morris Park Av Fordham Hospital

8000 Sail to Europe Today Led by Leviathan Liner Fleet

A fleet of 10 trans Atlantic liners carrying 8000 Americans heads to Europe from New York with another 10 passenger and mail steamers sailing to West Indian and South American ports. Mrs Woodrow Wilson sailed incognito on the Majestic for Europe, accompanied by Miss Belle Baruch.

New York Woodrow Wilson Majestic Europe Belle Baruch B. M. Baruch

Raps Churches for Salaries in Presbyterian Assembly

Will Hays, movie czar, criticized American churches for paying ministers poorly. His remarks, delivered at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Columbus, stated ministers earned less than a garbage collector and far below carpenters and masons.

Columbus Will Hays

Woman's case to go to jury today in New Haven

Olympia Macer, an unwed mother, faces a jury verdict in her trial for the murder of Shiek Bagnano, alleged father of her baby. After five weeks of proceedings, the case nears its final stage as justice weighs the evidence.

New Haven Cond Olympia Macer Olympia Shiek’? Bagnano Wheels of Justice

Fire destroys business district in Frazeysburg Ohio

Fire swept the town of Frazeysburg near Newark early today destroying the business section. Loss was 10000 dollars. The blaze started in a cafe. Zanesville fire department gained control at 7 a m. The Pennsylvania Railroad depot and several outlying buildings were destroyed halting traffic through the village.

Newark Frazeysburg Here Zanesville Pennsylvania Railroad

Ewing Car Collides With Bus at Wand Bridge

The automobile of C. R. Ewing of Culver Place NW sustained slight damage Saturday morning after a collision with a bus at Tuscarawas Street Wand Bridge. No occupants were injured.

C. R. Ewing Culver Pl NW Tuscarawas St Wand Bridge

Man Arrested On Crabbe Act Charge In SE Home

J Gardner of 426 10th street SE was arrested Saturday charged with violation of the Crabbe act. Officers say they found a pint of corn whiskey in the Gardner home kitchen.

J. Gardner 10Th St SE Crabbe Gardner

Thompson to retire as OSU president in November

Columbus Ohio May 23 President William Oxley Thompson of Ohio State University will retire from active service on November 5 this year and become president emeritus for life at a salary of 10000 dollars yearly. After accepting his resignation the board of trustees voted to name him president emeritus on his 70th birthday. No successor has been named yet.

Columbus William Oxley Thompson Ohio State University Thompson Board of Trustees America

President Coolidge Cancels Plans After Indigestion

President Coolidge cancels engagements in Washington after a slight indigestion, attributed to fruit at breakfast. Despite the attack, he proceeds with a planned Potomac weekend cruise aboard the Mayflower with friends.

Washington, D. C Coolidge Potomac

Tornado Tempest Strikes Syracuse and Central New York

A powerful tornado and thunderstorm hit Syracuse and surrounding towns in Central New York early today causing more than 500000 dollars in damage. Wires were snapped and several communities were marooned as a wide path of devastation spread through the region.

Syracuse N. Y New York

Bruno Vitric Sentenced After Suspicion Arrest

Bruno Vitric was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 80 days in the workhouse by Judge Bowman in criminal court Saturday morning on a charge of suspicion.

Bruno Vitric Bowman

Dentists From Ohio State Learn On The Job

Dental students A G Mac McGregor and Paul Tater McCleary of Cambridge run the College Cavern on High Street opposite the university. They earn money to pay through school by barbering and grooming, with dreams of dentistry as the outcome of their training.

Tors A. G Mac” McGregor Paul “Tater McCleary Cambridge Mac Tater University

McClintock to present matter on obscenity list

Prosecutor C B McClintock said a partial list of magazines and publications to be forbidden for obscenity was announced after a letter from Attorney General C C Crabbe. Crabbe cites objectionable publications and asks officials to act. continuation noted on the next page.

C.B. McClintock C. C. Crabbe

Jail sentences for speeders to be enforced

Judge Bowman of Criminal court says plastic measures will be used if Canton traffic rules are ignored. Of nine offenders, three received suspended jail terms. four were fined and suspended from driving. remaining cases varied with testimony. A total of 137 violators answered charges Friday as the driving crackdown continues.

Canton Bowman Criminal Court Paul Faibank 8Rd St Vriday Dueber Ave Albert Martin Louisville J. W. Dourn North Canton Rd Moses Muschnick Cherry J. W. Lennox Hl. Swanson O. R. Kennedy John Roth Dueber Ar S.V Victor Spies R. D

Preacher Mayor Buckley Fines Himself Two Dollars

Marion May 28 Reverend Martin I Buckley Marion's preacher mayor fined himself two dollars for driving with few headlights. He said the policeman stopped him and he confessed guilt and paid the court clerk, noting his money is no better than others.

Marion Martin I. Buckley

McKinley High Band Competes In State Contest

McKinley High School band members traveled from Canton to Akron for the state high school band contest among 17 Class A bands. Isley Minor, drum major, earned recognition for leading the parade, while John Raz, the bari tone player, delivered solid work. The band received applause along the parade route. Winners were Fostoria High School first, West High of Akron second, and West Tech of Cleveland third.

McKinley High School Akron Isley Minor Canton McKinley John Raz McKinley High Fostoria High School West High West Tech Cleveland

Boy 12 Sentenced for Accidental School Shooting

Joseph Sohar, 12, was ordered to Lancaster Boys Industrial School by Juvenile Judge Spicer after he refused to reveal how he obtained the rifle used in the accidental shooting that killed Mary Venn, 10, as children prepared for school in Akron.

Akron Joseph Sohar Mary Venn Lancaster Boys Industrial School Spicer

Safe robbers blow Bourbon bank safe for $12000

Robbers blew the safe of the First State bank at Bourbon near Warsaw early today and escaped with $12,000. Five charges of nitroglycerine were used, waking residents who rushed to the scene. The robbers warned others to stay indoors. two residents went outside and were fired upon, one receiving a slight flesh wound.

Warsaw And First State Bank Bourbon Here

Five men grilled in Vanderheide murder investigation

Cincinnati police grilled five suspects in the slaying of 66 year old merchant policeman Joseph Vanderheide after a night shooting. Patrolmen heard six shots and found Vanderheide wounded in the street, shot twice in the chest.

Cincinnati Joseph Vanderheide Vonderhelde

Five Turpentine Operators Found Guilty of Peonage

A federal court jury in Pensacola Florida on May 23 returned guilty verdicts against five turpentine operators accused of peonage. The men allegedly forced enslaved workers to labor in camps and abused them when escape was attempted.

Pensacola Fla

Prisoner Released by Judge Bowman in Criminal Court

Tom Papa who was arrested Friday evening on a suspicion charge was released by Judge Bowman in criminal court this morning.

Tom Papa Bowman

Workers Seek To Close Drive Tuesday Night

Community Funds drive nears completion after four days with pledges totaling 225 688 dollars toward a 370000 goal. Northeast division leads with 96688 and five top teams list captains Hoeger Weible Putman Zingmaster Hastings.

H. M. Dine George Belden North Canton E. F. Hoeger Northeast H. R. Weible Southwest H. R. Putman Southe West Edward Zingmaster Teatmn H. S. Hastings

Mayor Keigley Bribery Trial Ends in Mistrial

Mt Vernon mayor Charlie B. Keigley faced a bribery case over hotel poker game protection. After a full afternoon of jury deliberations the panel failed to agree and was discharged at midnight, leaving Keigley free.

Mount Vernon Charlie B. Keigley Mt. Vernon

Bishop Schrembs Receives Papal Audience in Rome

Rome May 23 Pope Pius received Bishop Schrembs of Cleveland and Bishop Gallagher of Detroit in a formal audience. The meeting underscores ongoing ties between the Vatican and American sees as both bishops engage in ecclesiastical affairs during their stop in Rome.

Rome Pius Schrembs Cleveland Gallagher Detroit

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Presbyterian General Assembly Charles R. Erdman Princeton J. Tonable Presbyterian Churches of America Aida Heyward Bulletin Carl H. Meyers Meyers é&Gafe Spitzberger Prazeysburg Ohio State Dental Tebacane McClintock Buckley N.E Octavus Roy Cohen Sunny South Canton News McMillen the Daily News
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