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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
2
The article traces Halloween origins back to Druids Romans and early customs, describing fires on hillsides, ghosts witches and symbols like black cats and owls. It notes UK traditions in Scotland and Wales fading, with goblins elves and ghosts shifting to tricksters and children in modern harvest celebrations.
The United States tells private bankers it will frown on loans to foreign governments that fail to settle war debts with America, and on loans to cities or federally owned enterprises in those countries. France Italy Greece and others have not settled debts. ambassadors and policy shifts signal cautious negotiation ahead.
Massillon Streets will be decorated with lighted Christmas trees during the Holiday season. The Massillon Retail Merchants association plans posters to urge an early campaign, following last year’s successful display.
In Massillon on October 31 a float representing the Retail Merchants will take part in the 16 Day parade. Directors decided the float will be arranged by committee members Frank Snyder and Edgar Rice.
In Dayton Tennessee on October 91 the drug store known as where it all started became the scene of a fracas. Dr George W Rappleyea promoter of the Hoopes evolution trial is nursing a bad eye and Dayton police officer John Coleman is under arrest after a clash inside the store. Postmaster and Robinson intervened but Rappleyea was again assaulted later. Officer Mannefield jailed the officer. Rappleyea plans to sue the city over the incident claiming attack linked to disputes over road material.
More than 10,000 teachers attended the Northeastern Ohio teachers association meeting in Cleveland. Resolutions urged fair retirement, teacher tenure, and a minimum salary, plus a strong child labor law, a federal Department of Education, broader educational support, better school of education instruction, a uniform school budget system, and simplification of school laws.
Massillon State Hospital’s paint shop burned Friday evening, causing about $300 damage. Officials say spontaneous combustion started the blaze. Three fire lines were laid by hospital staff and Massillon firemen arrived after flames were under control, preventing spread to the adjoining upholstering room.
An auto giro aircraft, invented by a Frenchman and tested here in Farnborough, crashed during a trial flight today. The carriage of the plane was driven through the fuselage, but the pilot escaped injury.
Police were summoned to the Bates residence on East Walnut Street Friday night to quell a reported fight between Mr and Mrs Bates. Mrs Bates had scratches on her face and furniture was disordered. Mr Bates later surrendered at police headquarters and was arrested.
BUILDING PERMITS ALLIANCE, Oct. 21. Only two permits were issued by Mayor Ira E. Stevens in the past week. No dwelling permit was taken out. Grants went to FLD Grapenstine at 2120 Miller Ave for alterations worth 300 dollars and to FE B Silver, contractor, for a Simpson Street garage costing 700 dollars.
George Tudor was fined 100 dollars and costs after being charged with resisting an officer. Mike Pocok received a 500 dollar fine plus costs on a charge of violating the Crabbe act. Both arrests occurred at 1814 Lith Street NB.
Lucile Grave of Georgetown, NE, was fined $10 and costs after being charged with reckless driving. She was arrested on a warrant Thursday.
New York on Oct 31 reported one of the earliest snows in years with freezing temps in the city and lower readings in outlying areas. Charities prepared coal aid for struggling families amid the anthracite strike. Jersey City weighs municipal takeover of a dormant Luzerne, Pa mine.
A west bound New York Central passenger train struck and demolished a Lake Shore interurban car at Hancock street crossing. Motorman Joseph Ashley of Norwalk was hospitalized with a broken leg, conductor Ralph Dennis of Sandusky injured, the car carrying no passengers. A milk wagon and team were struck. horses killed. The driver escaped after jumping. The crossing watchman blamed for misjudging distance and granting right of way.
In New Philadelphia Ohio a 15 year old boy confesses to opening a track switch near Belden Brick Co. Roanoke causing a passenger train to collide, killing 27 year old Charles Tomaste and injuring several others. He told Baltimore & Ohio detective Sergeant Leo Maytnier the act was to see how the stack up would look. The youth is jailed as investigators pursue others in the vicinity.
Judge K N Clevenger of Wilmington Ohio addressed the Y's Men at the Thursday dinner. He discussed tax amendments and urged passage, then shared how Montana got its name from a Mexican word meaning mountainous country and related anecdotes about boys who later became businessmen.
Washington October 31 retail trade surged last week signaling a robust business structure. Clothing, shoes, furniture and household goods led gains while mills and steel ran near full capacity. auto tops curtains and seat coverings boosted textile and metal demand. cotton prices stabilize may lift production. oil profits rise though not universally felt. building materials strong and radio production expanding. some relief in electric utilities with rate reductions in places.
John Gregg sues The Union Chevrolet Co. of Alliance in common pleas court for 50,000 damages claiming a loose pipe top on company property fell and struck him on the head while he was removing a large pipe. He alleges permanent injuries. Day & Day and Amerman & Mills represent him.
Frank Pifer was fined 100 dollars and costs by Juvenile Judge A L Deal for contributing to delinquency of a minor. Nellie Armitage received a 15 dollar fine and costs for the same offense.
E. O. Curtis, former promoter, was found guilty on five counts in an indictment charging mail fraud. A federal jury in Toledo convicted him today and Judge J. M. Kinis sentenced him to seven months in the Dayton workhouse.
Washington, Oct. 31. The Federal Council of Churches issued a second report backing national prohibition and praising its yields. The move comes after internal disputes spurred by an earlier critique that prohibition enforcement faced failures. The new pronouncement seeks to quell misunderstandings and urges a renewed moral crusade to strengthen enforcement efforts.
Halloween spirits rise despite slushy streets as Kiwanis club and Cleveland Av Merchants Association prepare a parade for 7 PM. The procession forms in front of Stern and Mann store and travels along Tuscarawas, McKinley, 5th, and Cleveland avenues before returning to the City Auditorium for a dance led by the American Legion band in costume.
Police scour northwestern Ohio and Michigan towns for two bandits who robbed four Ohjo Savings & Trust branch offices late yesterday and escaped with 16089. They forced two clerks and four patrons including a woman into the vault then walked away while a nearby beat cop stood guard. The robbery is described as the boldest in Toledo history and investigators suspect George Patch Anderson aided in planning.
A heated exchange centers on West Virginia gas supply claims used to justify a $7.20 yearly service charge. Clark accuses a local figure of scaring residents to support the rate while alleging shortages at home and outbound shipments to Canton.
Washington, Oct. 31. A police guard has been established around the Hungarian legation at the request of Count Szcheyi who married American heiress Gladys Van derbilt. The guard follows threatening letters tied to the State Department action that barred Count and Countess Early, Hungarian Republicans, from the United States.
Katherine Kessler, 17, of 1811 Spring Ave NE, a high school student, suffered a sprained back, scalp cuts and bruises when struck by Harold Burris's car while crossing Spring Ave at 12th St NE Friday night. Burris, of 1246 15th St NW, drove her to Mercy hospital and reported the collision to police. A separate report notes N D Lenox, of 1719 14th St SE, said a car accident occurred Friday evening when his auto collided with a truck driven by a man who gave the name John Smith at Orcharday and 18th St NE.
Police report three automobiles stolen on Canton Street and nearby avenues Friday night. Nick Graham reports a Ford with plate 760-856 taken from 5th Street NW between McKinley and Cleveland. Dan Roley notes a Chevrolet touring car with plate 27-685 stolen from 38th Street NW between Cleveland and Market. Durant’s sedan with plate 759-934, owned by H. H. Parr of 2235 8th Street NW, also stolen Friday evening near his home.
New York reports a rumored romance between Anne U Stillman and Harold Fowler McCormick Jr the heir to the McCormick fortune. It suggests Mrs Stillman may seek a divorce from James A Stillman to marry the young magnate, a turn hinted after prior court denials.
Dean John Brady Bowman of Mount Union college travels to Columbus to join the executive committee of the Ohio College association. He will help draft the annual meeting program at the Neil House. The report also notes a history on Greek and Latin literature.
Atlantic Coast Line stock rose sharply in New York trading reaching a historic high. After a strong previous session the stock moved briskly to new peaks amid expectations of further gains as reports noted a possible long term construction project linking Thomasville Florida to Nashville with connections to Louisville and Perry.
Arthur E Wise 49 died Friday night at his North Cant home after a months illness. He leaves a widow, his parents, three sons Glen Willard Robert three daughters Ruth Grace Minerva one at home, a brother Charle Wise Akron and sister C C Scholer Hartville. Funeral at home 1 30 pm and 2 30 pm Hartville Reformed Church with Rev M Beck officiating. Burial in Mt Peace Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Martin will be conducted at St Peter's Catholic Church on Monday morning at 10, with Rev A B Stuber in charge. Interment will follow in St Peter's Cemetery. Mrs. Martin died at 1536 Woodland NW Thursday evening from heart disease.
Mrs Earl Kauffman died Thursday evening after a long illness. She was a daughter of Rev and Mrs Aaron Heestand and wife of Earl Kauffman. Survived by husband, parents, three sisters Zuma Reichenbach Minnie Reiss Susie Young, three brothers Noah Perry Melvin, two daughters Betty Pauline and Leona Geordne. Funeral Sunday at home and Paradise Union church with Rev Mimaw and Rev N B Crabtree officiating.
Funeral services for Mrs J Weill were held Friday morning at her Ramsey Court home with Rev pastor of the Marlboro First Lane Church officiating. Attending were out of town visitors from Cleveland and floral tributes lined the bier. Mrs Percy B Rott sang Face to Face and o ling Land.
Ban Lawlessness Alliance declares a no lie Halloween celebration this evening with strict enforcement. Police Chief W D Colvin states the entire force will be on duty to prevent property destruction. In Grafton Vermont the post office has been led by women of one family for 54 years. Miss Fnie S Hall is the current postmistress and has served 27 years following a predecessor who held the office for 27 years.
A Canton popularity contest nears finale with ballots to be sealed tonight at 9. Leading totals shift little. Timken Roller Bearing and Mapleton Clay Prod. top the field while others like Cowgill and East Ohio Gas hold strong. Five judges will supervise the ballot box at First Trust & Savings Bank after the 4 pm vote closing.
London on Oct 31 reports King Geom? is sensitive about his legs. Charles Sims, R A, notes the king’s portrait shows spindle legs and full court dress was removed from public display by royal request. The image travels to the United States and may go to Canada for exhibit.
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