Unemployment Rates In Canton Run Low Despite Local Slump
Canton reports a lower unemployment percentage than most cities of similar size. Secretary H. W. Luethi of the Chamber of Commerce cites figures and a telegram from Joseph I. H. Defrees, urging business action as 1,600 to 2,000 men remain out of work in Canton.
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Canton
H. W. Luethi
Chamber of Commerce
Luethi
Joseph I H. Defrees
United States Chamber of Commerce
Grand Jury to Probe Battle with Ku Klux Klan
A Grand Jury will investigate the riot in Lorena near Waco Texas after Sheriff Bob Buchanan led a posse against a Ku Klux Klan parade. Four of the injured remained seriously hurt as Governor Neff offered state aid, which County Attorney Trey refused.
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Waco
Tex
Lorena
Ku Klux Klan
Bob Buchanan
Buchanan
F. B
Ollis Crow
Cd Howard
Carl West
Neff
Texas
Trey
M. Burton
Rena
Burton
Forty Mills To Be Operated In Warren This Week
Warren Oct. 3 forty hot mills will be placed in operation in the city this week Thirty two mills will run at the Trumbull steel plant and eight at the Western Reserve plant Nineteen tin mills and thirteen sheet mills will operate at Trumbull bringing plant toward full capacity The Western Reserve plant will run eight mills Liberty steel will not operate Employment for about two thousand to four thousand men will be provided after months of idle time.
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Liberty Steel
Pumphrey G A R Leader Dies at 75 in Canton
William W Pumphrey longtime McKinley Post G A R commander and funeral usher for President McKinley died at home after age related illness. A Civil War veteran with the 26th Ohio Battery he lived in Canton 22 years and served as church trustee. Survived by wife three sons a daughter two sisters and two grandsons.
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Wiliam W. Pumphrey
McKinley
William McKinley
Canton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pumphrey
Ohio Independent Battery, Light Artillery
FE. M. Pumphrey
Denver
Col
Charles
William R. Pumphrey
A. R. Lauffer
W. C. Philbot
Chicago
Mis
EB. G. Marshall
Taft Becomes Chief Justice of United States
The famous Taft smile returns to the bench as William Howard Taft is sworn in as chief justice. The ceremony before a Washington audience included Attorney General Daugherty, former AG Palmer, Senators Lodge and Copra, and many congressmen. The 1921 session opens with cases on railroads labor and capital, and anti trust issues.
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Washington
Taft
United States Supreme Court
William Howard Tafft
United States
McKenna
Daucherty
Palmer
Lodge
Aporah
Tart
Gald
Daugherty
James M. Peck
Supreme Court
Harding
Ross Guilty in Bank Robbery Conviction in New Castle
Sam Ross, former Canton resident, found guilty in New Castle Pa of complicity in the $58 000 Minton National Bank robbery on May 24. Seven Canton residents testified alibi. verdict after 25 hours deliberation. Ross arrested in Toledo with Willie Fisher. seized weapons linked to case. penalty 10 to 20 years.
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Sam Ross
Canton
Newcasttle
Mnton National Bank
Ross
Oss
Toledo
Willie Fisher
Harry Nelson
MARDLE TRIAL TO START TODAY
In Cleveland on October 3 the third act in the life and death case airs anew as Marian McArdle faces trial for involvement in the murder plot against publisher Daniel F. Kaber. The jury must decide her fate while others, including Salvatore Cala, face life imprisonment. Judge Cull contemplates timing as the court awaits proceedings.
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Cleveland
Hose
Aniel FF. Kaber
Marian McArdle
Catherine Eva Kaber
Marysville
Ormatory
Husb
Salvatore Cala
Ohio
Dan Cul
Cull
Marina
Edward ¢C
Stanton Dunced
Weather Outlook Mixed Coolness with Frost Chance
Weather forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions with possible frost in the west Tuesday. Temperatures around 60 degrees expected. events include a talk on Practical Psychology at 7:30 p.m. at Kinley High School with local notes on groceries and beef, potatoes, bread, and butter.
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Peter Eeseenens
Canton
Kinley Hich School
Ady
American families shrinking in 1920 census findings
Washington reports the U S census shows average family size decreasing from 4 9 in 1890 to 4 3 in 1920 with 24 351 476 families and 20 697 004 dwellings. The 1920 population reached 105 710 620 and dwellings averaged 5 1 per unit. Noties Lily Lodge K P dues payable to M of S at New Pythian Bldg or Tuesday night meeting. C W Hildebrant K R S Adaw.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Lily Lodge
Judge Day Returns to Canton Court Amid Contempt Case
Common pleas Judge Robert H. Day resumes duties in Canton after two weeks in Cleveland hearing contempt charges against Judge McGannon. He will rule later this week after reviewing the case. Lily Lodge K of P meeting 7:30 to 9 pm noted.
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Common Pleas
Robert H. Day
Cleveland
McGannon
North-East Ohio M E Conference backs Lloyd George on Irish question
The North-East Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal church endorsed Lloyd George’s Irish policy and sent a cable to the British premier. The telegram expressed confidence he would resolve the Irish question while preserving empire integrity. The gathering admitted several preachers on trial and drew large crowds to Massillon for Bishop Anderson’s conference sermon on theology and Christ’s incarnation.
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Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lloyd George
London
W. I F. Anderson
George B. Smith
Warren
England
Roy FL Hall
Forest W. Hall
Cambridge
Earnest Newton
Akron
Asa Cox
Kentucky
Charles Rothel
Harvey
Tormohelm
Wisconsin
William S.S. Wirth
James PD. Brown
M. EB
Massillon
Anderson
Christ
Several Autos Damaged Sunday Reported In City
Auto and street car accidents Sunday caused injuries to one man and damaged several vehicles. George Mitzel, 19, was struck by a Bryan-av street car near the public square, suffering a knee laceration and minor injuries. Mercy hospital took him in. William S. Elkins escaped injury when his car was shoved off Navarre rd by a stranger. a pole broke and his car was badly damaged as the other man’s vehicle overturned. A third collision occurred at Dueberav and Tuscarawasst W injuring no one. BE B McConley reported his parked car damaged by Charles Lowman’s vehicle, with minor damage to both. Additional wrecks noted on first NW and third street locations.
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George Mitzel
Ninthst
Bryan-av
Public Square
Hie Waa
Mercy Hospital
William
Elkins
Patterson Av
Navarre Rd
Co. P. Pittiner
Casme
Chorge Krause
Dueberav
Tuscarawasst W
B McConley
St SE
Charles Lowman
Evangelist opens Canton meetings with healing appeal
Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson led a revival at the Canton Auditorium drawing about a hundred mourners and attendees from 11 states. The crowd included older seekers and younger supporters as the gospel service featured prayer and hymn singing. Mrs McPherson announced prayers for the sick would begin next Wednesday night.
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Indictments Return Over Miners Insurrection in Madison
Indictments named 149 for insurrection 95 for pistol toting six for highway robbery and one for treason after August miners’ march. Frank Keeney cited for pistol toting. Prosecutor said UMWA backing shown. Swanner charged with extortion over a 144 dollar check. Three men indicted for looting. Seven arrests so far.
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Madison
West Va
Boone-eo
Frank Keeney
United Mine Workers of America
Grand
Keeney
Mullens
United Mine Workers
Mullena
American Column and Lumber Company
Stark
Booneco
Former Cantonians Depend on the News
A letter from St. Louis dated Sept 30 1921 requests Canton Daily News subscription for six months or a year. Former Canton resident Harry Heller asks to send the regular edition daily including Sundays and to mail payment by check. He provides address 6234 Theodosia Avenue.
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St. Louis
Canton Daily News
Canton
Ohio
Taree Autos Burn in Garage Blaze
A tire caused by an explosion destroyed three automobiles at the Maassillon Motor Car Co. garage on East Tremont Street Sunday afternoon, with $7000 in losses. The blast trapped the flames until firemen broke the doors, and no one was inside. Officials continued investigations Monday.
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Maassillon Motor Car Co
East Tremont-st
Yard Crew and Detective Aid in Arrest of Drunk Watchman
A Michigan railway yard engine, a detective, and a yard crew helped arrest Luke Buniaccio, watchman at the Pennsylvania railroad crossing in Cherry-ay SE, after he became intoxicated and locked in a watch tower. Detective Scott Green led the effort to reach him, lowering the 250 pound man to the ground. Buniaccio paid a $26 fine and costs and lost his job with the railroad.
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Luke Buniaccio
Buniaccio
Cherry-ay SE
Scott Green
Ile
Rumacco
Green
Gungress Urged to Put Teeth in Esch Cummins Law
Chicago report on October 3 details leaders of three railway brotherhoods beginning strike ballot counts after rail unions vote in favor of a possible walkout. Ballots likely show majority support but no general strike anticipated. focus on Pennsylvania system amid open shop tensions.
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Chicago
Brotherhoods
United States Railway Labor Board
Heticent
Pennsylvania
Big Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Loccomotive Eneineers
W. 8. Carter
Brotherhood of Enginemen and Firemen
L. EF. Shepherd
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Pennsy
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committees
Pennsylvania Railroad
Farmer Posse Captures Chicken Thieves At Shotgun Point
Early Sunday a farm posse held two Italian thieves at gunpoint until deputies arrived. Nick DeJoy and Nick Bellcastro were captured with 28 chickens stolen from Mrs. Alk Lotz near East Canton by the Lincoln Highway. Two others fled. a machine baggage and cabbages were recovered.
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Ante
Anton
Farmer
Nick DeJoy
Nick Bellcastro
Alk Lotz
East Canton
Lincoln Highway
Mra. Lots
Mra. Lotz
Reardon
McPeak
DeJoy
Mia Lota
New Trial Denied in Auto Thief Case
Judge Day denied Jester Mowder's request for a new trial in a theft of an automobile case. Mowder, already sentenced to prison, claimed alibi evidence and affidavits placing him in Akron during the theft. The Court of Appeals will hear error proceedings on Thursday.
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Hamber
Grand Jury
Unttea Alloy Steel Corporation
United Furnace
United Alloy Bar
Cr. W. Vilas
Canton Sheet Steel Company
Vilas
Superior Sheet Steel Company
Louisville Sheet Steel Company
W. W. Pumphrey
G.A.R. Head
First
M. F
Kaber
Courtland Ady
Canton Court
Moose Club
Wm. MacMullian
Courtland Hotel
M. E
Millersburg
Buehler Cros
Tuesdalay
Florida
Oklahoma
California
New York
Michigan
Mrs. Aimer McPherson
soone-Co
J. W. Swanner
Kanawaha-co
W. F. Harless
Clothier
Harry Heller
Theodosia-ay
Taree Autos
Massillon Motor Co
A. R
Say Penny
Open Shop
Iowa
Congress
Cumming
Railway Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Federal Commission
Cummings
Piv
Seo
Fruarantes
Loor
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0. C. F Temple
Odd Fellows
Loyalty
North Canton
Big Kate
J Shook
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