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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
1
Omaha welcomes President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge as thousands gather at the union station for a 1,200 mile train trip saluted by twenty one guns. A large reception committee and prominent attendees frame the event with plans to publish President Coolidge's full remarks on Page 3.
Alliance Ohio Oct 6 a parked unlit Ford coupe along a highway west of Westville led to a deadly crash. Claire C Roth 20 a Homeworth district teacher died instantly after her Ford sedan struck the coupe. Harold Astry of Salem faces no charges yet. Roth was from Bellefontaine.
Chicago date Oct 4 federal judge George A Carpenter faced a lengthy appellate brief for Col Forbes and John W Thompson both convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government on hospital contracts and sentenced to two years Elias H Mortimer government witness is denigrated as a paid informer and self admiring. The brief accuses long recesses in trial prejudicial remarks before jurors unlawful seizure of papers and limits on cross examination by the defense.
Sheriff and coroner discounted statements by Jack McKay of Trenton New Jersey who sought to identify a bullet riddled body found south of Massillon as his brother Eddie McKay. McKay, a 34 year old plumber, had been living temporarily in Massillon for seventeen days at Mrs McMillen’s residence on West Tremont Street.
Police in southern Ohio towns search for Mattie Layne 19 of Ironton missing five days. Last seen when stopped by an officer she said she was going to the jumping off place. Fear intones self harm. parents hope she moved to a big city. She is 6 feet tall and about 100 pounds with a striking appearance. A romantic entanglement is suspected.
Harley Jackson of 1205 15th Street Northwest was arrested at 6th Street and Market Avenue North on a charge of driving an automobile while intoxicated. In criminal court Tuesday he was fined $25 and costs after testimony suggested reckless driving but no intoxication.
Lena Mareu of 1019 Sth St SE faced charges for violating Crabbe et al after police raided her home finding a quantity of liquid liquor. She pleaded not guilty in criminal court Tuesday and the case was continued.
In Smyrna Georgia on October 6 five persons were injured when two Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad freight trains collided near town. Three horses used by the Sixth United States Cavalry at Fort Oglethorpe were killed or crippled. Injured include engineer T. W. Gilstrap of Chattanooga and I. T. Sullivan of Decatur along with three necro caretakers of the racehorses.
Ohio Society of Photographers members gather in Columbus on October 6 for a convention. The gathering brings together practitioners from across the state to discuss techniques and industry matters.
Pittsburgh October 6 George Shannon 52 of Parkersburg Virginia died of a heart attack while working on a new building in the city. Shannon was the man in charge of the work.
Treasury tax experts urge repeal of most nuisance taxes including all producing under 250 000 yearly and push for broader cuts. Mellon to testify before Ways and Means on the 1925 revenue act while Treasury studies suggest curbing excise duties and trimming the surtax. Strong pressure targets automobile sales tax and auto accessories, with other repeals proposed for art dealers goods boats firearms and various admissions taxes.
Alma Dawson, married at 15 to 48 year old Jacob Dawson, filed for divorce Tuesday claiming cruelty and neglect. She worked in his home in 1915 and says her parents forced the marriage.
W T Kuhns and W G Saxton will attend the National Aeronautic Association convention October 8 9 and 10 at the Hotel Pennsylvania New York City representing the local chapter They will also attend air races in New York City held in connection with the convention
Paris Oct The French parliament may be convened immediately to vote on a temporary settlement of the Franco American debt problem Premier Painleve said after a cabinet meeting No action had been taken at today's session and Caillaux's return is awaited by the premier per INS.
Baseball is the great statistical game and the sport rests on exact mathematics. The piece notes the complete record of every big league player, discusses psychology in the game, and remarks on the Washington Senators’ morale and World Series edge. It mentions Washington’s 1924 popularity wave and broad support in New York but continues onto page 2.
Washington Senators arrived at Forbes Field at 11 AM for a full workout before the World Series. Manager Bucky Harris conducted an intensive drill as players familiarized themselves with the Pirates plant. Harris denied reports his injured hand would keep him from the opener. If he cannot play, Spencer Adams will start at second base.
A letter to The Daily News signed Reader urges Canton to mobilize philanthropists for city development. It argues that wealthy residents, mostly hidden from civic life, must contribute money and time to libraries museums parks and schools, to foster true city growth and brotherly love.
County commissioners directed the engineer to start immediately on a 150 by 50 foot county garage on the workhouse grounds. The tile brick structure will store trucks, cars, road machinery with a repair workshop, built by workhouse labor under county engineers and foremen. The project will cost far less than a contracted build, and the old garage will be remodeled into a prisoner dormitory.
The Daily News unveils a live telegraph connected scoreboard at Berks' Club on Wednesday at 2:30. It will replay each pitch and play as it happens, mimicking the world series events with instant updates for Elks' Club readers and guests.
Congress will push for two investigations into Atty. Gen. Sargent's inaction on two alleged trusts. Democrats and progressive Republicans demand probes of the aluminum case and the bread merger led by General Baking Co. and 157 baking companies.
In Columbus on Monday night 33 year old Mrs Ella Caresh remained in critical condition at St Francis hospital after being struck at a street intersection. Police seek the unidentified autoist as her skull injury and a broken left arm are reported.
In Sparks, near Reno, Southern Pacific passenger train No 6 crashed into a standing freight after passing an open switch. Engineer W. K. Smith and Fireman Frank Kummer died. Eight passengers were injured in the early morning wreck.
FEZ Oct 6 The French and Spanish forces have established a swath of control at Syah in the western sector. With aerial superiority, it is expected Marshal Petain will order forward moves and a quick tightening of the front lines.
Police report two dynamite attempts at the home of Mrs Louis Lintz 1810 Bleeker Street Monday evening both failures first at 9 20 hurled at the front porch fell short second about 9 44 at the garage tearing a hole in the structure and a fence four men were seen fleeing down the rear alley a third stick of explosive was found later Mrs Lintz widow was questioned but offered no motive for the act.
Miss Belle Geho a Burns school teacher suffered severe injuries Monday when struck by a automobile along Louisville road. She was pinned under the vehicle and sustained a crushed chest and concussion. The five men in the car fled before giving their identities. Milas Geho took her to Mercy hospital. Police seek the driver identified as A T Hedgis of 1484 Cleveland NW. Miss Geho had moved from Pennsylvania last summer to Canton to live with her aunt Mrs R B Hanna after her parents’ deaths.
On Oct 6 Akron residents Mrs William J Metzger and her husband were in a car with Mr and Mrs Krimberg when their vehicle collided with a truck on the Seloto trail north of town. Mrs Metzger died in the accident and her body was sent home late yesterday.
The board allowed claims totaling 1,375.76 tied to the building program. Uplifted amounts include 1,140,957.21 and related fees. The action follows a return next month to finalize disbursements and reimbursements.
Democratic candidate S M Swarts pledges full time mayoral service and efficiency in Canton government. The announcement also lists the executive committee chaired by James B Allardice and the campaign finance and property committees.
James Eby a 25 year old Black man was slightly injured by an accidental discharge of a .26 caliber revolver at his home 263 North Mahoningay at 9:30 Monday night He was taken to the city hospital and later discharged
Louis Green of 1107 South at NE was arrested Monday evening on a charge of driving while intoxicated after his car collided with an automobile owned by G C Baxter of 3723 Fairmount Blvd NE. Baxter pleaded not guilty in criminal court Tuesday and the case was continued.
Florida officials and publicity bureaus push a growth image as many move to the state seeking sunshine and faith in development. The public is invited to see a villa and a Gloria Swanson film image promotion titled CHE COAST OF S OLLY with ticket details in the Where You Can Find It section.
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