Ambiguous OCR Note on Sock Purchase Price
Fragmentary text notes a sale or note about a sock item with a price of 35 dollars. Unclear purchaser or vendor names and full context are missing.
12 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
1
Fragmentary text notes a sale or note about a sock item with a price of 35 dollars. Unclear purchaser or vendor names and full context are missing.
Admiral William Benson arrives in Canton for the Discovery Day Knights of Columbus dinner and a tour of the city. He refuses to discuss the Washington arms conference, calling it a diplomatic matter, and notes shipping board work may soon improve. He visits the McKinley tomb and attends a luncheon before continuing to Cincinnati and Washington.
Cleveland Oct 12 Marian McArdle nine year old daughter of Catherine Eva Raber was acquitted of complicity in the murder of her stepfather Daniel F Raber publisher. The jury returned the verdict before noon Raber killed his widow now serving a life sentence in Marysville reform school for the crime Salvatore sentenced to life awaiting trial as alleged accomplices.
Fort Dearborn Coal and Export, a West Virginia corporation, recovered a $16,281.12 judgment from Norfolk and Western Railroad in federal court. The case involved the Old Dominion Steamship Company and related parties as the suit progressed yesterday in Huntington.
Forecast for Ohio tonight warns of fall in temperatures with a rise by Thursday. A debate at Old Pine features Prof. BE and A. Zin, followed by a Panama Canal topic in the Lutheran church. Event invites indicate Thursday at 7 40.
Washington Colonel Guy D Goff of Wisconsin son of former Nathan Goff was named by President Harding to assist the attorney general and prosecute all wartime profiteering cases. He served on Pershing's staff in France and was general counsel on the shipping board as well as U S district attorney for Wisconsin handling graft cases.
The seventh game of the World Series at Polo Grounds in New York features the Giants and Yankees. Players and fans expect a decisive battle after six days of toil with weather threatening. Early rain did not deter a large crowd, as excitement builds for the final outcome.
October 12 report states Babe Ruth will receive a silver baseball crown before the game, decorated with 59 tiny balls to mark his world record. Miller Hugging to deliver the presentation, the crown made by New York club, with fans allowed to donate for a signed ball by Ruth.
The crowd estimated near 19 000 with 5 000 atop the upper stands braved cold mist and drizzle during Columbus day at the ballpark. Carl Mays was selected for mound duty by manager Huggins while Big Phil Douglas drew preference from the other side. Snyder and Schang were eyed as probable catchers.
Dayton reports Marvin Headly, a pilot for Johnson Airport, claimed his Curtiss airplane was stolen from an Indianapolis hotel where he slept. Police investigate theft that occurred while Headly rested.
Akron October 12 Sheriff Pat Hutchinson smashed glass and dumped seized bootleg booze into the sewer. He notes in bootlegging days the value of the liquor is uncertain, contrasting past prices with current market conditions. An advertisement lists a Wednesday night bus route and a half price tie sale at Tepansky’s.
Several hundred ex service men and women packed Canton city hall as Mayor Herman R. Witter voiced strong support for the proposed state constitutional amendment granting adjusted compensation for World War veterans. He warned that some oppose the measure despite soldiers’ sacrifices and promises made to them.
Following Brier Hill Steel Company's $5.00 a ton increase, Berger Manufacturing announces similar rises for annealed sheets at 2.50 per hundred, black sheets 3.25, galvanized 4.25, and sheet bars likely at 34 to 35 a ton. Reason given is higher manufacturing costs than current sale prices.
London reports King George refused to award the Victoria Cross to the unknown American soldier buried in Arlington Cemetery citing tradition. A special medal may be created to honor the grave of the American doughboy. Rumors claimed General Pershing would travel to London to bestow Britain’s unknown soldier medal at Westminster Abbey, but those reports were denied.
Imperial Wizard Col. William J. Simmons organizes a legal defense and counter attack against a congressional inquiry into the Ku Klux Klan. He vows to testify personally to defend the invisible empire as C Anderson Wright, a former Kleagle, exposed Klan secrets to the House Rules Committee. The committee weighs a full investigation.
Classified item notes ribbed shirts or drawers priced at 67 cents at Toplansky’s 317 Tuse. Also lists Canton Lodge K of P regular meeting set for Wednesday evening October 12 and an adv urging readers to hold off on purchasing a washing machine before Saturday October 15.
Reverend Edmondson of Hollywood lampooned the Ministerial Union as Pharisees during a sermon on Movie Censorship. He said ex service members showed brotherhood and helpfulness, while preachers exhibited the opposite spirit at the union meeting.
Washington reports a late Washington push by Wilson and McAdoo allies to defeat the German Russian Hungarian peace pacts. Democrats face pressure to oppose ratification as leaders expect enough pro treaty votes from their side to reach the two thirds margin, with only a few Republicans likely to vote no.
Police and county authorities with bloodhounds pursued a shooter who fired five rounds at Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler head of the Ku Klux Klan propaganda department through her bedroom window in Atlanta. The trail led 100 yards to Howell Mill road before fading. A caller claimed the aim was to kill Mrs. Tyler and Simmons the next day.
Two ton truck carrying thirty cases of liquor was seized by state police near Wheeling. Kepner Ball of Chicago was captured and held in jail. The report notes the liquor origin Mittsburgh and destination unknown. Adverts follow for Teplansky's at 317 Tuscarawas East.
President Harding says universal disarmament is impossible and questionable in desirability. He favors a practical limit on arms and warns against hopes for total abolition, noting the need to address realities rather than idealized outcomes. Marian Scott, 17, of 1351 Logan Ave NW, was reported to be under an alleged hypnotic spell at Aimee Semple McPherson meetings, with her father claiming a physician supports the hypnosis claim.
Sinn Fein and the British cabinet issued orders to Irish Republican Army and crown forces to enforce an immediate rigid truce following the Downings conference. Sinn Fein plans to conscript thousands in case hostilities resume, while Hibernian members are believed to be largely already aligned with Sinn Fein. Delegations prepared papers for the next session, with preliminary adjournment signaling progress toward major issues like allegiance and Ulster.
United States Steel Corporation announces a $10,000,000 program to extend its plants in New York and additional facilities. The finance committee resolution urges prompt action to create jobs for workers temporarily out of employment, with costs deemed fair and reasonable and use of subsidiaries where practicable.
Ohio labor unions at Hamilton vote to support a veterans bonus for soldiers. The Ohio State Federation of Labor passes resolutions to convene public official talks on unemployment, promote eastern roads for miners, advocate public ownership of railroads, abolish private detective agencies, and urge unemployment insurance.
Mrs Mary Mannick won one cent in a defamation suit against Mrs M M Stauffer after seven alleged name calls. The jury awarded 1 cent damages plus substantial costs for seven days of jury service and travel expenses.
Fred Ward alias Ora Thomas age 28 was arrested in a Wheeling hospital for being an escaped convict from the Ohio penitentiary. He allegedly was serving a three year robbery sentence and escaped July 24 from the prison farm. Admitted to the hospital August 13, he had been kept under guard as searches spread across two states.
Oct 2 Mrs Jennie Holloway was ruled off the Akron ballot by Secretary of State Smith. The Akron election board found she lacked sufficient signers and rejected her claim. Smith upheld the board on appeal.
Two failed robberies occurred early today near Gettysburg Pennsylvania. The first targeted the local post office and the second the National Bank at Arndtaville. Police suspect the same motor gang carried out both attempts.
An international conference opened in Venice to settle the Austrian Hungarian territorial dispute and ease tensions along the Danube. Italian Foreign Minister Della Torretta presides with Hungary represented by Premier Hethansen and Austria by its chancellor. Delegates include France England Jugoslavia and Romania.
Governor Len Small faces conspiracy and embezzlement charges and will be tried in Waukegan Lake County. State's Attorney Fred Mortimer selected the county from five options, paving an early joint trial with co-defendants.
An advertisement notes Kid Gloves priced at 3.00 with extra fine options at 1.95, promoting Toplansky's shop located at 317 Tuse. The ad targets shoppers seeking quality gloves at a discount.
Lila Taylor, 6th Street and Cherry Avenue NE, known as a faith healer, was arrested for practicing medicine without a license. She posted $500 bond after arraignment, while defense plans to invoke religious freedom to justify her prayer based healing. The state contends she is a pow wow doctor operating illegally. Taylor reportedly drew many visitors for prayer and relief since arriving in Canton months ago.
President Harding halted 100 eviction orders in Lorain allowing 100 families to stay in wartime built homes after rent defaults. The city council and federal authorities opened investigations into the threatened evictions and related housing issues.
Three men robbed Sel Kaam an Cinemasti Jewelry salesman of gems valued at 60 000 dollars in his hotel room. He was slugged and bound then left unconscious but recovered about an hour later as hotel staff found him. Kaufman told officers the robbery involved three men.
Dr A J W, a former Canton eye ear nose and throat specialist now in Salem, entertained about 24 Canton Medical Society members at a Tuesday Vike club dinner. He recalled leaving Canton for California returning to Ohio to resume practice and defended Ohio as a great state amid propaganda about California. Salem physicians were among the guests.
Servien legation says a report that King Alexander of Servia would renounce his throne is officially denied. The item appears amid assorted advertisements for clothing and local notices.
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