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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

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Nine Injured As Blue Streak Rides Clash At Lake Resort

Nine persons were injured when two Blue Streak trains collided near the end of a record day at Myers Lake Park. Most were treated and released. a few remained in Mercy hospital with injuries including a fractured forearm and collar bone. Officials found no track defects, but suspect a possible axle failure caused one train to drag and crash into the other as crowds had flocked to the ride. Further inspection was planned before resuming operation.

Myerslake Park J. D. DeLeonard Catlin Hotel Mercy Hospital William Farlow East Canton Helen Becker Massillon R. D. Lasker William Manist Navarre Rd Florence Larson Hartford-av SE Alvera Vixon 6Th-St SE Joe McKenzie Saucy Baby Company Lakeview Hotel E. R. Booth Booth

May Make Arrest In Hall Mills Murder

NEW BRUNSWICK N J May The double murder of Rev. Dr Fidward W Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills drew renewed public interest as authorities consider an arrest. The suspect, previously questioned and later cleared by an alibi, remains unnamed. The victims were found on a farm near New Brunswick on Sept 17 with shots fired and throats cut. letters from Hall to Mills were found nearby.

New Brunswick N. J Fidward W. Hall Eleanor Mills Hall

Ohio forecast for tonight and Friday uncertain

Fragmentary weather notice from a historical paper reports changes in temperature for Ohio with unreadable portions. It mentions today and upcoming periods but provides no specific highs or lows. The readable elements indicate a general forecast without clear dates or figures.

Samuel W Blair Dead In Marion Cemetery

Samuel W Blair, 71, was found dead early yesterday on his wife’s grave in Marion cemetery. Cause listed as heart disease following a Memorial Day preparations incident, per Coroner Burside. Special communication of William McKinley lodge No 431 to be held at Temple Thursday May 31, 1923 at 8 30 p m in M M degree.

Samuel W. Blair Marion Burside Wm. McKinley Lodge Temple Thurs H. H. Schlimmer W. M H. H. Helngarther Secy Adv

Canton Canton 80 P. M. All Chevaliers Meeting

Canton Canton 80 P. M. calls all Chevaliers to Friday evening final arrangements for E. Liverpool on Sunday June 3. Geo Krumlauf, Captain announced.

Canton Canton No

Storage Sale at Canton Co Words NE Ady

Storage sale announced for 1 P M Saturday at the Canton Storage Co corner of Cherry and 4th NE Ady. Furniture and prize packages to be sold to highest bidders.

Canton Storage Co. Cor Cherry Ady

Canton Daily News Acquired by Ex Governor James M Cox

Ex Governor James M Cox purchaser of Canton Daily News unifies it with News League papers in Dayton Springfield and Miami. The sale, price undisclosed, will promote better facilities and news features while staff remains unchanged.

Canton Daily News James M.cox James M. Cox Canton Daily News Today Dayton The News League Cox Daily News Springfield Ohio News-Metropolis Miami Florida Canton H. H. Timken C. W. Ufford Co. W. Ufford B. Mead C. H. Carpenter Timken the News Columbus Washington

Wisner Heads Local High School Class Of May

Albert Wisner is the lone graduate from the high school here. Regular commencement exercises were held with a baccalaureate sermon. Wisner attended a community dinner and eighth grade pupils will take part in the class play.

M’guffey Albert Wisner Wisner

Three Milersburg youths fined for bootlegging operation

Three seventeen year old boys including a Millersburg high school senior were fined 100 dollars each by Probate Judge Budgetstill after Sheriff Stevens seized a still and 40 gallons of mash from an abandoned coal mine ten miles east of town. They pleaded guilty to operating a bootlegging outfit. Names listed: William Anderson Clyde Nettiero Lloyd MHochstetter. Fines due within 60 days.

Millersburg Millersburgh High School Stevens Here William Anderson Clyde Nettiero Lloyd Mhochstetter Estill

Tokio Population Rises by 40 730 in 1922

Greater Tokio’s 1922 population reached 2,478,233 with 641,293 families, according to the minister of home affairs. The end of 1921 census listed 2,487,503 residents in the Japanese capital.

Tokio

Canton Community Fund misses goal by a few dollars

Final figures show the Canton Community Fund fall short of its target by about 19,000 dollars. Campaign leaders and a wealthy manufacturer pledged to cover the gap, while workers seek contributions from those who have not yet given. The drive appeals for modest gifts from Cantonians to complete the fund and sustain city welfare efforts.

Canton Community Fund

Junior and D of A Follies ticket exchanges begin Friday

Notices advertise ticket exchanges and seat reservations for the Junior and D of A Follies, with box office at the Lyceum Theatre starting Friday at 10 a.m. The ad mentions public notices for service improvements and local attractions. It also lists an aquarium exhibit at Meyers Lake Park featuring Mattie, the largest alligator, and other alligators, free for visitors. The notices include a piano and player tuning service by W. H. Kline.

D. of A. Follies Lyceum Theater Adv Meyers Lake Park Mattie Wembing John Joe

Paper Delivery Hours And Contact Details

Notice directs readers to call Bell Main 3500 or Garfield 3508 if a paper is missed. It states the circulation department operates each evening until 6 30 and Sunday morning until 11.

Bell Main State Garfield

Mayor vetoes 10000 reward for Whitfield capture

May 31 Cleveland. Mayor Fred Kohler vetoed an ordinance setting aside 10000 for Whitfield's capture dead or alive, calling the offer a waste of public funds. The case drags on after Whitfield's 21st day on the run. Authorities still seek the convicted killer linked to Patrolman Dennis Griffin's death.

Cleveland Fred Kohler John L. Whitfield Clayton C. Townes Whitfield Townes Kohler Nevil Cleveland Police Department Chicago Dennis Griffin Whitfields Madison Wis

Cottages Besieged by Fiery Cross at Meyers Lake

A fiery cross burned on Meyers Lake west shore as a theater performance ended. The blaze sparked grass and brush fires near cottages, drawing crowds and a park fire crew to extinguish the flames before more damage occurred. A second cross was lit at Springfield Lake Wednesday night.

Meyers Lake Springfield Lake

Judges To Confer On Assignments In Stark County

A Stark county judge conference is planned for Thursday afternoon or Friday to decide who will head the juvenile court. Judge Ake’s term on this branch expired Thursday and he wishes to transfer duties to a colleague. The juvenile court may be led by the probate judge or a common pleas judge. Skipper's Club dance Friday at Turkeyfoot Lake. Five Peppers Orchard members and friends invited.

Stark-co Juvenile Court Ake Common Pleas Skipper’s Turkeyfoot Lake Five Peppers Orch

First M. E. Church Mother's Jewels Party

All mothers and children of beginners and primary departments urged to attend. Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Superintendent Ross Snyder. Saturday June 2 at First U. B. Church advertisement

M. E. Church Mother's Jewels C. E Ross Snyder U. B. Church

Robertsville Man Killed in Explosion

Grover A. Clapper a 34 year old of Robertaville died after an explosion that demolished the threshing outfit on a move from Canton to Robertaville Wednesday evening. Nobta Clapper was severely burned and hospitalized. two brothers escaped uninjured. The blast near Canton hurled them, burned by hot water, with Grover dying at 6 am Thursday. Survived by wife Ethel Irene, mother Clara, brothers George Canton Howard Canton Raymond Robertaville, and sisters Jesse Canton Helen Bergert Canton Ada Lautzenhelser Canton. Funeral plans not set Friday morning.

Grover A. Clapper Robertaville Nobta Clapper Aultman Hospital Canton Hoenttal Whittlear Grover Clapper Thureday Noble Clapper Mra Ethel Irene Clapper Clara Sapper Fone George Louleville Howard Raymond Noble Jesse Clapper Helen Bergert Ada Lautzenhelser Whiteclear's Undertaking Establishment

Claude Kitchin dies in hospital three years ill

Claude Kitchin Democrat leader in Congress dies at a hospital in Wilson North Carolina after a long illness. He had suffered chronic stomach and kidney problems for three years and never resumed his seat last session. He remained titular party leader as Democrats did not select a successor. Continued on Page 3 Col 4.

Wilson N. C Claude Kitchin Congress Kitchin Scotland Representative Kitchin Democrats of Congress

Taxes Paid With Worthless Checks To Bring Arrests

The county treasurer announced a policy of prosecuting makers of worthless tax payments. Two checks for the June taxes were already returned as worthless, leading to receipt cancellation, penalties, and potential charges by the prosecutor. Treasurer Brenner stated the practice will extend to seeking legal action against violators.

Brenner

Markling Fails To Appear In Court

Edward Markling of Canton, recently indicted on narcotics possession, did not appear at 9:50 AM in federal court in Cleveland for arraignment. The judge continued the arraignment to Friday and forfeit a $10,000 bond. Markling was arrested by Canton police about a month earlier for possessing 200 ounces of morphine and cocaine.

Edward Markling Canton Cleveland Markling

Fund Captains 10 Continue Drive for Community Deficit

Community Fund team captains organizing to wipe out about a $19 000 deficit. Headquarters in Courtland hotel for new subscriptions or adding to contributions. Phone numbers Bell 2666 and Ohio State 2268. Additional 100 percent reports include Klein-Heffelman-Zollara Co Kittee Boiler & Tank Co First National Bank Canton Pure Milk Co Webb-Groda Insurance Agency. After-campaign drive expected to finish this week. Amounts secured by Thursday to be published Friday.

Courtland Bell Ohio State Klein-Heffelman-Zollara Co Kittee Boiler & Tank Co First National Bank Canton Pure Milk Co Webb-Groda Insurance Agency

Petrograd Opera Fire Kills Many

A Petrograd opera house fire killed many as panic swept the audience last night. The building burned rapidly after a female performer’s dress caught fire, the safety curtain lowered, and crowd rushes in the aisles caused injuries and deaths.

London Petrograd Helsingfors

Thieves Busy Over Memorial Day In City

Police report a spate of break ins and thefts over Memorial Day. Items stolen include two automobiles from Schroyerav and Tuscarawasst and Meyers Lake park, 26 bicycle tires and accessories worth 104 dollars from D. J. Miner, a grocery candy and cash haul at Peter Grunaldi, a diamond ring and watch from Bert Miller’s home, 75 chickens worth 112.50 from S. T. Albaugh’s chicken house, and tools worth 90 dollars from I. J. Herenthal’s auto. A man fled from Mrs Deila Harper’s home with a basket of clothes, and a burglary occurred at the Grunaldi and Miner businesses. An advertising line notes a local convention at First U. B. church on June 2.

H. A. Petz Schroyerav Tuscarawasst E. H. Guyre Highway SW Meyers Lake Park D. J. Miner Mahoningrd Peter Grunaldi Third-st SE Bert Miller T. Albaugh Navarre I. J. Herenthal Winfieldwy Deila Harper

Lawn Lime Sheep Fertilizer Delivery Ahead of Meeting

Keith Milling Co provides bone meal lawn fertilizer and seed delivery. Presbyterian Assembly meeting at Indianapolis church tonight led by Rev Alfred Lee Wilson. advertisement invites public attendance.

Keith Milling Co Presbyterian Indianapolis Jet Presbyterian Church Alfred Lee Wilson

New Trial Sought by Clara Phillips After Jail Escape

Clara Phillips, known as the tiger woman, traveling toward San Francisco on the Sunset Limited from New Orleans, seeks a new trial to overturn murder convictions. She claims her December escape from Los Angeles County Jail was coerced and promises revelations about those events and a supposed plot to cheat the law. Her husband Armour Phillips remains en route, while Phillips defends her fidelity and asserts justice will free her.

Sunset Limited San Franscisco New Orleans Los Angeles County Clara Phillips San Quinten Penitentiary Today International News Service Tegucigalpa Jesse Carson Phillipa Los Angeles

Misquotation claim halts talk on West Virginia mine strike

Warren S. Stone, chairman of Coal River Colliery Co and grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, denies further comment on a dispute with the United Mine Workers of West Virginia over a strike at a New River district mine. Dispatches from Charleston report Blizzard found the strike in full progress with non union workers replacing discharged union men.

Cleveland Warren Stone Coal River Colliery Company Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers United Mine Workers of West Virginia New River District Charleston W. Va International News Service William Blizzard

Knights Templar Meeting Notice May 31

Knights Templar Order of the Temple meets Tuesday May 31 at 7 p m. Carl F Spanagel serves as Recorder and Frank Strubbe as Commander Ad further requests calls to McKinley 5587 for ice.

Knights Templar Order of the Temple Carl F. Spanagel Frank Strubbe

Millinery Sale At Bomberger’s Roadhouse Ad

Millinery special offers hats and sport hats in taf feta Canton crepe and straw for five dollars or less at the downstairs millinery store. Public dance from eight to twelve featuring Werner’s orchestra. Armitage Floral advertises geraniums tomatoes peppers and more with evening hours near North Market Ext. 2 miles from the Public Square. Ad copy notes seed and bone meal deliveries and phone listings.

K-H-Z Co Armitage Floral & Nursery Co North Market

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hall-Mills McKinley Schory & Schellhase Coal & Ice Co W. H. Kline McK Ile Chase Scores Council Fiery Cross Robertsville Claude Kitchin LI Petrograd Opera Bamberger Werner Stark County Adyv Will Story of Liberation Armour Phillips Houston Beaumont United States Carson Bomberger
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