27 May 1919
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
1
Crowd cheers as a seaplane attempts an unprecedented crossing of the Atlantic. Sailors shout and harbor whistles echo hopes for a successful American flight.
Premier outlines plan to enter the League of Nations demanding France's needs be addressed. Scheidemann asserts Germany will respect Belgium's claims and accept limits on armament. Germany ready for complete disarmament on land and sea. No attempt to remove obligations. Unreserved offer to rebuild destroyed areas.
Lieutenant Commander Read said the NC-4 began 800 nautical mile leg from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon at 6 18 New York time aiming to reach before 4 p m. A large crowd watched the takeoff as the flight heads toward Plymouth if no mishap occurs.
The St Pauls Episcopal Church faces debt clearance and a new building start after a 50th anniversary celebration. A surplus of about 10 000 dollars sits ready to begin construction, with 16 000 dollars identified to accelerate the project. The plan stems from a fundraising effort to retire debt and fund a modern church facility. Attendees included Bishop Du Molin and pastor Timothy courtney with community leaders recording memories of the parish’s early years.
Fragmentary report indicates the body passed a relief measure with a 23 to 7 vote. The article mentions ordinances and a charity or emergency clause, plus a reference to a weather line and a public notice about a repair project, all in a terse, dated newsroom style.
The NC-4 left Rockaway Beach on May 16 and started the Atlantic crossing from Trepassey at 6 07 p m New York time reaching the Azores the next day The official times are Rockaway to Halifax 7 47 Halifax to Trepassey 5 59 Trepassey to Horta Azores 15 18 and Horta to Ponta Delgada 1 44 If Lisbon is reached before 4 pm New York time the crossing will be under 27 hours actual flying time The Mauretania holds the fastest overall voyage record with four days 17 hours 6 minutes in 1909.
The sun glinted on the polished upper wings as the sea plane wheeled in the harbor and gathered speed during early test runs.
Stark county will be asked to donate 2370 toward a million dollar Boy Scout drive to be launched soon. Canton proper contributes 1500 with the rest split between Alliance and Mansfield at 435 each. The plan was unveiled at a Chamber of Commerce meeting amid postwar support for stronger scouting.
Leather shop advertises bags and suit cases from 1.50 to 15 and up and trunks priced 8.75 to 18 and up with a message you will save money on traveling goods.
The McKinley high school chorus and glee club perform a full tellings in song of Joan of Arc. Central high chorus and North high glee club present special numbers. Auditorium Wednesday at 8 o clock. Admission 25 cents. G A R and soldiers admitted free in uniform.
Lily Saxige K of P Knight ranks on Tuesday evening with a meeting starting at 6 30 am CF Adv schedule shown for the event.
The Vossische Zeitung reports renewed German Italian friendship, sparked by resumed telegraphic communication between Berlin and Rome. The article, carried via London, expresses rejoicing over the improved ties and signals a possible thaw in relations.
Canton council ledger notes three members oppose a six-cent fare hike for N. O. T. lines. A voters' referendum is urged if council approves the raise, with the railway committee to study and report later. Central Labor Union and Machinists Local petition for voter ratification before any franchise change.
Mrs. Carlton Sherman of Syracuse files for divorce from Carlton Sherman of the American Expeditionary Forces. She alleges a French woman served as co respondent after a letter described a Christmas Eve Montmartre dinner. Sherman, who enlisted, recently landed in New York. the couple formerly lived in Canton where two daughters, Merle and Carolyn, remain.
Paris May 27 United Press Italy again holds firm on Adriatic claims delaying final Austrian peace terms. Big Four review financial sections as notes from German delegates shape discussions. Italian actions threaten withdrawal from sessions unless Adriatic doubts are resolved. Italian forces reportedly in Socia Asia Minor near Smyrna. German counter proposals nearing completion aboard a specially equipped train.
Vienna dispatch says Austrian peace terms are virtually completed and will be wirelessed for publication on Thursday. The advices note continued agitation against the financial terms as Austrian financiers contend the nation can pay one fourth.
A page ad promotes the June American Boy magazine as the biggest, brightest issue for boys. It urges readers to ask their newsdealer for the copy and buy it for 20 cents.
Advertisement notes the June issue of American Boy magazine, calling it the biggest brightest best boys’ magazine in the world and urging fathers to buy for 20 cents at newsdealers tonight. It emphasizes surprise value for boys and directs readers to purchase.
Baseball gloves and mitts 5 percent and up Spaulding tennis rackets price two dollars and up Largest line of sporting goods in the city at Arthur's Leather Shop
Daily from 11 to 2 a special lunch is offered for business people at Margaret's Chocolate Shop located downstairs in 216 Market av 8 Adyv.
A City Teachers Examination will be held in Room No. 7 at Central High School on June 16 and 17 starting at eight o clock. Wilson Hawkins, Clerk, City Board of Examiners.
Knights Templar order of F Red Cross Malta and Temple announces meeting on Tuesday May 27 at 1 PM with supper at 6 PM. Wm A Bell serves as Recorder and Cari F Spanagel is Commander. Ady.
Used piano with %-note rolls and swell mahogany case priced at 310 dollars. Sold by Klein and Hefferman Company located at 416 Market avenue North, terms available for cash or installments.
A daily classified directory in The Daily News lists competent auto repairmen and accessory dealers for radiator and top repairs engine fixes and tire services. It notes readers can profit by consulting this directory when their car goes wrong.
Paris dispatch notes the Italian Dalmatia concessions and Yugoslav recognition of Fiume as a free port in the Big Four draft. A plebiscite will later decide Fiume’s final status.
Mayor Poorman told Canton council that vouchers could not be honored due to no money in the fund and urged rapid passage of a bond issue to cover deficits and suspend operations in several departments. DetCorps bids farewell as service director and proposes temporary relief measures.
Wet Canton morning shows emptied barrooms and tempered service as patrons order non intoxicating drinks. A Daily News reporter found a funeral atmosphere, with lone bartenders playing solitaire and patrons joking about almost claret as the city endures a temperance shift.
Saturday evening notice for Ady at the downstairs grill in the Christian Church with reference to Madame Hreshkovsky the Little Grandmother of Kunsia. Ady runs from 11 to 2 daily and is hosted at 216 Market Avenue in the Margaret's Chocolate Shop location.
Used upright piano offered by The Klein and Heffelman Co at 416 Market Ave N. Cash preferred, terms available. Nice tone and action described as a wonderful bargain.
A fragment lists song titles including Me On, Chang, Alcoholice Blues, Lonesome That's All and Spirit of Liberty. A New March is noted. The Klein and Heffelman Co location given as 41 Market av N.ady appears as a publisher or distributor reference.
The coroner calls the death of Miss Inez Naomi Glock, 14, a sad lesson in household poisoning. He urges strict storage of poisons in labeled cabinets and warns that faded labels and misidentification can lead to tragedy. He notes many tablets look alike and stresses careful labeling and safety for all ages.
Senator Atlee Pomerene holds a slate of key committee seats including Foreign Relations Interstate Commerce Banking and Currency Privileges and Elections District of Columbia and Manufacturers and Indian Depreciations. The partisan shift ends his chairmanship of the Privileges and Elections panel while leaving him as a member.
An advertisement promotes eye examinations without the use of drops by Geo. Deuible Co. jewelers and manufacturers of optics at 130 Market Ave. The copy highlights in-house optical services available to customers.
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