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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1920

Page

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Bolshevik Offensive Fails On Polish Front and Persian Moves

Reports from London and Constantinople note fighting along a 300 mile front as Polish forces say they repulsed right flank assaults and recaptured lost posts near the Dneiper. In parallel, Soviet plans in the Caucasus are seen to press toward Persia with 60 000 troops and potential bases at Enseli and Resht as Russia seeks to reestablish relations with Persia.

Warsaw Ister Kojow Dneiper Pzeczyca Rszyszcew Viadon Baku Caus Persia Informa Caucasus Poland Constantinate India Khanistan E Bolsheviki Caspian Eli Resht Enseli and Iran

Canton appoints Ruth E. Young head of visiting nursing

The Canton city board of health named Ruth E. Young supervising nurse of the public health nursing division. Dr. J A Kappelman praised the Griswold act compliance and said the move marks Canton's entry into constructive health work. Young takes duties June 1 and brings Red Cross and hospital training plus experience in Camp Sherman France New York City and Brooklyn.

City Board of Health Ruth E. Young Canton Canton Health Department J. A. Kappelman Miss Young France New York City Alliance High School Cleveland State Hospital School For Illinois Training School Cook Co Hospital Chicago Red Cross Brooklyn Visiting Nurses’ Association Hulda Crow Ohio State University Kappelman

Ant Residents to Plant Trees on Tuscarawas Street

City administration urges residents of Tuscarawas Street to plant trees along the undeveloped curb area from the bridge to Harrar NW. The plan follows the Lincoln way, recalling past tree removal and local hostility, now seen as a chance to renew neighborhood goodwill through coordinated planting by property owners.

Tuscarawas-st Bridge Harrar Tuscara Nion Questhat

Albania in Civil War After Provisional Government Collapse

A Durazzo cablegram reported May 26 that Albania has fallen into civil war and the provisional government is powerless. Under Paris agreements northern and southern Albania were to be partitioned with Greece taking the south and Italy and Yugoslavia benefiting in the north.

London Albania Durazzo One Paris Greece Italy Jugo-Slavia

Wilson to receive Brazilian and British ambassadors

President Wilson will today receive Augustine de Alencar Brazilian ambassador and Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador in Washington.

Washington Wilson Augusto de Alencar Sir Auckland Geddes

Campaign for Books for Everybody Discussed by East District Librarians

Plans for a national Books for Everybody campaign were discussed by librarians from the East District of the Ohio Library Association in Canton. Attendees shared library innovations, including graded systems, school library credit reading, and adult reading outlines, with a luncheon hosted by Canton library president A B Clark.

United States Ohio Li Association Canton Public Library Mary Marrian Miss Ingram Lakewood J.L. Wheeler Youngstown Miss Sargent-Smith Cleveland C. Cc. T. Vitz A. B. Clark Canton Library Canton Club

Hoover nomination favored by meeting crowd in Canton

At a Hoover club gathering in Canton, more than 200 pledged support as Robert P. Taft spoke. Taft praised Hoover as a unifying figure who could curb industrial abuses and potentially win the nomination ahead of other leaders. Local officers and other speakers endorsed Hoover and urged party unity.

Hoover Club Robert P. Taft William Taft Harvey F. Ake J. E. Figley J. J. Kreider JL. M. Harter Taft Hoover Wood Johnson Lowden Australia China Russia America League of Nations League Europe McKinley Roosevelt Judge Ake Ake J.L. Figley M. L. Pierce North Canton Charles Walker Brownsville Texas W. L. Hart Alliance

American Princess Olga Wilf Wed English Captain

Princess Olga Has san, once Olga Humphrey of San Francisco, wed Prince Ibraham Hassan. After a turbulent marriage and divorce suit, his death freed her. The British government awarded her $1,000,000, and she plans to marry Captain John Henry Broadwood of a Surrey family.

Wilf New York Olga Hassan Olga Humphrey San Francisco Ibraham Hassan Egypt John Henry Broadwood Thomas Humphrey

Large bonded whiskey shipment guarded during city probe

Sheriff Milo Cathon and federal agents continued an inquiry into 100 cases of bonded whiskey valued at 10000 stored in the Canton Drug Co basement. The liquor, shipped from Pittsburgh, was delayed in Alliance to check the transport permit, later deemed legal. A patrolman is guarding the stock day and night amid a Stark county prohibition era investigation. Local officials expect a higher revenue officer to assist, with two state drug store inspectors and further authorities arriving.

Milo Cathon Canton Drug Co Pittsburgh Alliance Gauchat Stark Co Columbus Canton

Sweet Potato Plants Advertises in Mont ay SE

An advertisement notes sweet potato plants available in Mont ay SE near the rear of Bender's cafeteria.

Dumont's Seed Store Piedmont Ay SE Bender's

Cemetery Flagging Drive Seeks WW Veterans Graves Reports

Canton American Legion asks relatives or friends to report names and grave locations of World War veterans in local cemeteries for Decoration Day. Contact Harry F. Hazlett at Bell 4429. Also notes shop ads and a Jr. O U A M meeting on May 26 with lunch served.

Canton Post American Legion Harry F. Hazlett Bell Phone O. W. Holmen Council KE. T. Clark L. M. Hauptfuer

Victory Bond Holder to Redeem Bond for 55 Dollars

Bond holder notices payment of 55 dollars for Victory Bond No. D 4082612. Call Bell 2996 for details. Adv. See Keagy for photos. Adv.

Call Bell Keagy Adv

Canton Schools Draw Nearly Ten Thousand Parents In Go To School Week

Nearly 9,688 parents and residents visited Canton public schools during Go To School Week, 1,139 more than last year. J J Burns School led with 2,036 visitors. Other totals include McKinley High 174, Central High 241, North High 125, West North 235, Summit 222, Daniel Worley 275, Woodland 240, Cherry 667, Washington 175, Gibbs 426, Hast Fourth 263, Henry 85, Martin 650, Hartford 647, Allen 467, Liberty 878, Market 661, Rozalee Wells 265, Stark 195, Garfield 190, Dueber 3885, Cedar 301, Clarendon 272.

Canton J. J. Burns School McKinley High Central High North High West North Summit Daniel Worley Woodland Cherry Washington Gibbs J. J. Burns Hast Fourth Henry Martin Hartford Allen Liberty Market Rozalee Wells Stark Garfield Due

Talesmen Drawn In Pearl O'Dell Murder Trial

Rochester May 26. Pearl Beaver O'Dell faces murder charges for Kneip's February death on Mosquito Point road. Spectators banned during talesmen examination as defense vows a hard fight to avoid the electric chair. O'Dell's husband, James O'Dell, already faces execution.

Rochester N. Y Pearl Beaver O'Dell Edward J Knetp Mosquito Point Road Supreme Court Robert i. Thompson Sing Sing Talesmen Justice Thompson James O'Dell

Carranza Death Probe Clears Assassination as Cause

Mexico City May 26 A commission led by General Obregon concluded Carranza was assassinated and rejected Herrero ally Rodolfo Herrero’s death by action claim. The panel urged prosecution of those with Carranza at the time, detailing about 25 attackers and 150 guards including officers, while Congress committees head to Manzanillo to greet Adolfo de la Huerta en route.

Mexico City Mex Alvaro Obregon Venustiano Carranza Rodolfo Herrero Carranza Herrero Fortunato Zuagzua Rodriguez Malpica Aquiles Florduy Roque Estrada Luis Cabrera Treasury Obregon Herrera Congress Manzanillo Adolfo de Ia Hluerta

Highwaymen Active in City

A lone African American highwayman robbed William Allen near the Pennsylvania station, taking $20 and his watch. Ed Spooner and Robert Bhaffer were robbed of $3 and watches at Nineteenth and NW between Woodland and Cleveland. Both incidents occurred late Tuesday night. suspects are sought by police.

William Allen Pennsylvania Roundhouse Pennsylvania Station Ed Spooner Pollen Woodland-ay Cleveland-ay Robert Bhaffer Spooner

Suit Against Bank Dismissed By Court

The $1750 suit of Nick Goornas against the George PD Harter bank was dismissed after Common Pleas Judge Pontius sustained a demurrer to the petition. The court ruled the suit unjustified and the ruling effectively ends the matter.

Nick Goornas George PD. Harter Bank Common Pleas Pontius

Two Men Die In Engine Explosion Near Bay City

Bay City Michigan May 26 Two men R J Smith and Frank Schmeipp both Detroit residents were killed when the boiler of a Michigan Central local passenger locomotive exploded near here. No passengers were seriously hurt and the cause remains unknown.

Bay City Mich Michigan Central Here R. J. Smith Frank Schmeipp Detroit

Judge Grants Restraining Order In Stark County Ditch Case

Judge Robert C. Pontius of common pleas court on Tuesday afternoon issued a restraining order preventing the Stark county board of commissioners from constructing a ditch across the premises of F. W. Renner.

Robert C. Pontius Common Pleas Court F. W. Renner Stark Co Board of Commissioners

General Wood seen as likely winner at convention on first ballots

Chicago reports Wood handlers claim 395 votes on first two ballots may secure nomination. They cite Hughes 293 votes in 1912 as precedent and expect unpledged delegates to swing toward the strongest candidate. Wood allies anticipate Pennsylvania and New York delegations aiding the effort to reach 493 votes.

Chicago General Wood Hughes Wood Penrose Rolse Penrose Old Guard Justice Hughes Frank Hitchcock Menrose Pennsylvania Sproul Knox New York

Will Sing Praises Of Men Who Seek Presidential Prize

Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer’s name will be put in nomination at the San Francisco convention by John H Bigelow of Hazelton Pennsylvania. It was continued on page nine column one.

Washington A. Mitchell Palmer San Francisco John H. Bigelow Hazelton

Public schools plan a school for the blind in Canton

Canton announces a public school for blind or partially blind children ages 6 to 18 to start with 10 to 15 students. A state education specialist will teach, and the program will be free to families. Parents should report to Wilson Hawkins within two weeks.

Conten Schoola Wilson Hawkins State Department of Education Hawkins Canton Ienry Martin Central High School

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