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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
1
Heavy frost in Canton kills most fruit and garden vegetables. Cherries, grapes, and apples suffer widespread damage while beans and tomatoes are wiped out. Officials report 31 degree low and predict further frosts with rising Tuesday temperatures. crops may see substantial losses but potential for later recovery.
Community fund drive in Canton nears its goal with large daily pledges. Southwest division led by H Newman and E Goodman exceeded their quota, pushing total noon receipts to $325,522 and a possible final top. Campaigners anticipate completing the goal Tuesday evening at the Courtland banquet.
In Cincinnati on May 25 Hawking, president of the Junce Hawking Mortgage Co, was indicted in a U S appeal ruling reversal. He was remanded to Indianapolis for trial with a $320,000 bond to be posted for his appearance. The U S Attorney's office filed the removal in the case as authorities awaited the trial date.
The Aladdin cruiser moved to the Clinton River mouth and anchored as the first step in a coordinated effort by federal and state authorities to block rum smuggling along the river front from Detroit to Port Huron. Four speed boats from the cruiser began patrols on Lake St. Clair with two each patrolling north to Port Huron and south to Grosse Point.
Daily News readers gain free tickets as names appear in the Canton note section. Each listed reader receives a pair of tickets. names change daily and relate to a comedic feature at the Mozart Theater.
Mrs Gladys Boney 25 wife of Canton confectioner Charles Boney was fatally wounded in a shooting at her home behind his store at 1911 10th street northeast about 11 15 Sunday night. Police say the living room shooting involved a .82 calibre revolver and may be linked to a party with drinking. Detectives expect arrests. two intoxicated men who visited the hospital are held as witnesses.
Philadelphia police were asked to search for Robert A. White a missing prosecu tion witness in the Shepherd germ murder trial. A letter signed by Dr Robert White claimed he is the witness and asked for protection to return. Contempt of court charges loom for Callanty over alleged tampering attempts with the jury as selection continues.
May 25 Massillon report says a car driven by Frank Lash broke through a street barrier at the Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks and plunged into a ditch. Strong's service truck pulled it out. West Tremontot area traffic snarled as four cars were reported to hit the barrier Saturday evening.
Dayton Tennessee May 25 John T Scopes science teacher and football coach at Dayton High School was indicted by the Rhea county grand jury in the first test case against Tennessee anti evolution law The true bill rested on evidence from students who took his science courses and the trial opening date was tentatively set for June 10.
Washington May 25. The White House announced formal disapproval of the War Department’s choice of Armistice Day for a second defense test and recommended that it be held on July Fourth by President Coolidge.
Judge George H. Williams of St. Louis was appointed United States senator from Missouri by Governor Cam A. Baker to fill the seat of the late Selden P. Spencer. Williams, a native Missourian aged 52, is a former circuit court judge in St. Louis and is married with two sons.
Police Chief Stankard reports no complaints and no known violations in Elyria regarding obscene papers and pamphlets sold at newsstands as the Ohio W C T U conducts a drive.
Fire department rushed to the Stark Electric station on West Mali street where a blaze began in rubbish piles on the west side threatening the depot. swift action by firefighters saved the building from destruction.
Harry A. Kirby, accused of slaying Miss Aida Hayward, shooting her aunt Mrs. Emma Townes, and setting the Hayward cottage at Winthrop Me aflame, was arrested in Newburyport Mass. He admitted his identity but proclaimed innocence and claimed he acted to protect someone else.
Dayton Ohio May 25 Mrs Ellen Sinks 70 burned to death at 3 am in a Sinks farm blaze near West Milton that destroyed tobacco sheds. Neighbors had earlier complained about a daughter keeping her mother out of the house and the mayor ordered the daughter to take the parent in. It is believed the aged woman started the fire to keep warm and ignited the shed.
The body of Joseph Azar, a years old nephew of Thomas Azar, a millionaire known as the king of the St. Louis Syrian colony, was discovered today in an old shack behind the Azar residence after a weeklong disappearance.
Rev. Hugh W. Rankin aged 75 died suddenly at his son Winfield Rankin’s home in Columbus. The Indianapolis pastor was in Columbus as a synodical missionary for four states attending the Presbyterian general Assembly. Physicians cited apoplexy as the cause.
Oslo May 25 300000 residents waited in tense suspense for news of the Amundsen Ellsworth North Pole flyers. Reports said the Hobby had returned with no trace found while weather experts noted polar conditions were good. Many believe a storm forced a descent and await U S government search reports.
In Delaware Wayne B Wheeler founder of the Anti Saloon League said only 2 percent of Americans willfully break the Volstead Act and not one percent are commercialized bootleggers. In Middleport old river men report record Ohio river excursions this spring and rising boat traffic. In Columbus police cited 164 motorists for traffic code violations over the weekend. In Athens a carload of about 250 barrels of oil pumped from two wells was shipped to Pittsburgh markets, with three more wells slated to come online. In Washington Court House Elmer Thompson, an escapee from Orient State Hospital, was killed after being struck by a freight train.
Lee Collins, father of Floyd Collins who died exploring Sand Cave Kentucky, visited Governor Donahey in Columbus to express thanks to Ohio citizens for help in attempts to rescue his son and to pay respects to the governor.
Mayor Howard Kelly of Hamilton scheduled to meet Governor Donahey to answer accusations of allowing liquor traffic gambling and vice. A morning session would decide if the official will be suspended and charged, after a delegation led by Rev William MeChinnite detailed the complaints.
Police seek a man after Mrs Emma Hatfield was found in an alley with severe head and body wounds. Doctors say she will die within hours making this a possible jealous revenge attack. The case remains under investigation as authorities pursue leads.
Wilbert Robinson was elected president of the Brooklyn National League baseball club to succeed the late Charles H Epberts. He will also fill the position of manager for the team.
The U S Supreme Court rules newspapers may publish income tax returns made public by the Internal Revenue Service under the 1924 revenue act. The Baltimore Post and Kansas City Journal Post cases are quashed with the lower court verdict affirmed. Justice Sutherland reads the decision noting Congress intended secrecy had been abandoned.
Dayton May 25 One man is dead and another near death after a Sunday 3 am crash near Xenia. Four others are injured and six white Dayton men were arrested on charges of violating the dry code as officers investigated the scene. The dead man Clyde Thornton 49 a Negro. Richard Cury another Negro was fatally injured suspected.
Creditors sue the Varsity Inn in Athens for more than 20000 dollars. The Inn near Ohio University campus has long served students as an eating and dancing venue attracting thousands over the years.
The Mayflower yacht with President and Mrs. Coolidge and guests docked at the navy yard at 9 am after a tempestuous weekend cruise. The presidential party motored to the White House immediately.
The Majesty of Notre Dame frames scenes for the Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Strand Theater Paris setting lauded for historical precision. Readers find lucky ticket holders listed in the Where You Can Find section of the Daily News.
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