Canton Charter Commission Studies Government Reforms
The Canton Charter Commission discussed defects in the current government and heard proposals to form a home rule system. Key ideas included combining auditor and treasurer offices, making water works self sustaining, and city tax collection to cut county expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Department
W. E. Sarver
Eugene Franz
Nking Fund
V. & Corey
Sink- Fund Trustees
Oscar Pfoutz
W. A. Hobush
W. T. Kirk
Nermont
Mor
Hubert Centius
Akron
Canton
Ako
Weather Outlook Ohio Fair and Cooler Through Thursday
Forecaster notes fair skies in Ohio with cooler temperatures tonight and Thursday. The notice calls Ohio members of O. W. Holmes Co. to present on September 29 for a business meeting and light refreshments will be served.
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Ohio
Loyalty Riot At Two Greek Worker Camps Ends In Jail
In a plant related clash, 30 workers from two Greek camps fought after a cook layoff sparked anger. Police detained six fighters, with three from each side. Gust Polos ordered layoffs. several men were fined five dollars plus costs for the brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Polos
Plant
Tom Costinens
Justice Heminger
Lincoln Way project near Canton under state takeover warning
State Highway Commissioner Taylor declared the Lincoln Highway from East Canton to Minerva near eight miles long must be improved or the job will be finished by the state. County Surveyor Sickafoose criticized the Holmes Construction Co. for rough base, incomplete curb forms, and an uneven surface, warning further violations will void the contract. The road likely won’t be completed this year and may run into next season.
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Taylor
Lincoln Highway
Federal Highway Department
Sickafoose
Holmes Construction Co
Millersburg
East Canton
Minerva
Lincoln Way to be improved from Minerva to Carroll line
County commissioners adopted a resolution to improve a three quarters of a mile section of the Lincoln Highway from Minerva to the Carroll county line. The county surveyor will prepare plans and the work will be done in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Minerva
Carroll Co
Bergdoll Mother Found Guilty in Federal Conspiracy
Mrs Emma Bergdoll, mother of Grover and Erwin Bergdoll, is convicted in federal court on conspiracy charges. She faces a possible 32 year prison term and a $50 600 fine along with several co-defendants. Advertisements note late summer canning peaches priced per bushel at $1.75 to $2.25.
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Philadelphia
Emma
Bergdoll
Millonnaire
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Erwin Bergdoll
Local Businesses Advertise Openings and Deals
Canton Building Exchange seeks 30 laborers at 400 Market av. Lyceum Confectionery opens at 432 Tuscarawas st E. Walker's Restaurant offers a 40¢ special noonday lunch. Hull's Sterlingsimbrellas discount sale cuts regular 2.75 to 1.95 and 20 percent off other umbrellas. Arthur's Leather Shop advertises at 204 Market av N.
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Canton Building Exchange
Hull
Arthur's Leather Shop
Five bakers fined for bread labeling ordinance breach
Five bakers were found guilty of failing to label bread as required by city ordinance and were each fined £5 plus costs when arraigned Wednesday before Police Judge Bowman. The city sealer and weights department conducted the case. Parcel Post Laundry Cases at $2.60. They offer time saving mail order services. Arthursa Leather Shop, 204 Market av N Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
City Sealer and Weights Department
Arthur’sa Leather Shop
N.— Ady
Mahaffey Autumn Furniture Sale One Fourth Off
Canton Lodge Knights of Pythias to confer Page rank Wednesday evening. Visiting brothers welcome. Harry A Wise Zollingers Big sale anniversary. Base opens tomorrow read pages 10 and 21. Dance at Strand Pivery Night Norwood Moots orchestra.
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Mahaffey
Adv
Canton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Harry A. Wise
C. C.adv
Zollingers
Advy
Strand Pivery
Norwood
Moot's
Strand
Norwood-Moots’ Orchestra
Armed Guards Protect Pope Rum Rioters In Vatican
Rome reports armed guards on duty at the Vatican with gendarmes and Swiss guards alerted after rumors of communist plans to occupy the Lateran palace. Osservatore Romano warns the Italian government to act to prevent a world scandal and safeguard pontifical property. Premier Giolitti pledges precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Lateran
Holy See
Osservatore Romano
Gioletti
Wertenberger Sets 38 Mile Walk Record From Canton
Joseph Wertenberger of Wertenberger Clothing Co. in Louisville established a new walking record by covering 38 miles from Canton to New Philadelphia in eight hours. He started at 12 30 noon and reached New Philadelphia at 8 35 pm averaging over four miles an hour without rest. He is known for long distance walks, though this was his best record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wertenberger
tYre Wertenberger
Three Bids Sought for Diamond Road Improvement
Three bids were received for paving a two mile Diamond road segment from North Middlebranch to Canton Hartville. Firms vying include The Highway Construction Elyria Glen W Hadley and Garaux Brothers. The county cannot award a contract until funding from bond sales is secured.
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Middlebranch
Canton-Hartville
Elyria
Glen W. Hadley
Garaux Brothers
Claude Snyder Dies at Home at Age 8 Months
Claude Snyder aged eight months son of Mr and Mrs J F Snyder of R28 Fulfoard died at the family home at 8 o clock Wednesday morning He is survived by his parents one brother Fred and two sisters Evelyn and Catherine all of the home Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock Burial in Westlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Snyder
J. F. Snyder
Fred
Evelyn
Catherine
Westlawn
Robbery in Dueberary SW Night. two men flee with $137
A man identified as M F P Bertrand of 1716 Fourth Street NW was accosted late Tuesday by two Black men at gunpoint in Dueberary SW and forced to surrender $137. Police note the crime and detectives are assigned to the case.
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F. W Galbraith, Jr
Cincinnati
Hanford McNider
Iowa
Legion
Dueberary
MFP
Bertrand
Fourth
Shively Convicted Of Drunken Driving In Local Court
A Shively was found guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated and fined 100 with costs after arraignment before Police Judge Howman. The judge warned of heavier penalties to come, noting prior fines ranged from 25 to 50 dollars plus costs.
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A. Shively
Costa
Howman
Towman
Cottage prayer meetings lead into evangelistic revival
Cottage prayer meetings are scheduled this week at First church Evangelical association homes to precede revival sessions starting Sunday October 10. Tuesday and Thursday services stay at the church with Wednesday at Mr Zagray’s home and Friday at Mr Kuhline’s home. The Canton Paper Co advertises fall wallpaper designs at 25 to 50 percent savings at 315 Market Street.
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First Church, Evangelical Association
Zagray
Kuhline
Ottopl
Canton — Paper Co
Canton Wall Paper Co
Voters Primer: Absentee Registration Rules in Stark County
George Shaup answers questions on registering absent voters. If far from home city you may use an affidavit and request blanks by writing to your home city election board with full name and address. Blank must return to board by 10 16 p m. Registration is only required in cities with populations of 11800 or more.
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Sbhauf
George Shaup
Stark Co
Board of Elections
Canton
Massillon
Alliance
Thousands of Canton Women Set to Register This Week
Canton expects 6000 women to register for the November election. Polls will operate 8 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday in all precincts. The Canton League of Women Voters reports strong turnout as schools host voter education sessions with leaders noting widespread interest.
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Canton
Election Board
Alice Vignes
Canton League of Women Voters
Miss Vignes
Allen School
Oscar Abt
A. Walker
Joseph Bruno
Cox links Harding on league of nations in Missouri speech
Governor Cox charged Senator Harding with no substitute for the league of nations speaking in St Joseph Missouri. He argued Harding would lead mothers to accept prewar international relations and warned that statesmen offering only that option had nothing better to propose.
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Cox
ST. Joseph
Harding
League of Nations
Missouri
Association of Nations
Mothers of America
Editica
Canton Teal Metate President Speaks at Cleveland Realty Board
TK Harris, president of the Canton Teal Metate board, spoke in Cleveland on Wednesday at noon before the Realty Board about the upcoming state convention set to begin in Canton on October 7.
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TK. Harris
Canton Teal Metate Board
Cleveland
Realty Board
Canton
Strand School of Dancing Ad Offers 12 Lessons
All dances complete including waltz one step fox trot and two step in 12 one hour lessons for 56 dollars at Strand School of Dancing over Strand theater.
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Strand School of Dancing
Strand Theater
Ady
Meeting Notice For Members With Light Lunch
Residents told to be present Wednesday evening for an important rept 29 business item. light lunch served. Contact HM. L. Fritch, Ady.
Last car of Lemon Free Peaches and Duchess pears offered
The note announces the final car of Lemon Free Peaches in three sizes priced from 1.75 to 4.00 per bushel basket. Duchess pears for canning are available at 2.75 per bushel. No delivery. located on the W. and L. E. near 6th Street NE BW side of Canton Lumber Co. J. H. Keyser.
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6Th
St NE
Canton Lumber Co
J. H. Keyser
Adv
Sheriff Posts Proclamation for November 2 Election
Sheriff Cathon and deputies posted election notices at each voting precinct to announce the upcoming election on November 2. He notes the proclamation is a traditional legal formality dating back to days before newspapers.
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Cathon
Shriners to Gather for Canton Corn Roast and Chicken Fry
More than 300 Shriners from Canton Massillon Wooster and nearby towns will attend a chicken fry and corn roast at The Cedars on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Activities include push wall indoor baseball and a costume contest with Paul Smith and Will R. Myers leading push ball. The event starts at 1 PM and goes on late.
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Shriners
Canton
Massillon
Wooster
Canton Shriners’ Club
The
Cedars
William Torlein
Corgmilites
Paul Smith
Mansillon
Will R. Myers
Wife Granted Divorce After Threats With Ax and Gun
Dora Wottle testified that her husband Laula Wottle brought an ax and revolver to bed and threatened to use them while harassing her with false accusations. The court granted divorce, awarded custody of minor children, and ordered $45 monthly alimony. Father gets alternate Sunday visits and Wednesday evenings.
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Dora Wottle
Ake
Laula Wottle
Minour
Vocal Culture Expert Albert Haberstro Seeks Pupila Repertoire
Albert de Shea Haberstro is prepared to accept pupils in voice culture and repertoire. For lessons contact Phones 499 and 4082.
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Albert de Shea Haberstro
Y M C A Welding Course Opens October 11
The Y M C A announces an oxy acetylene welding course starting October 11 limited to twenty students. Reserve a place now. Zollingers' Anniversary Sale runs on the 10th and 11th in this issue.
Brooklyn Bribery Probe Under Way In World Series case
District Attorney Lewis of Brooklyn to probe reports that players were bribed to throw the world series. He will question all Brooklyn players at the district attorney’s office with President Ebbets promising full cooperation and suspension for any involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Ball
Count
City
New York
Lewis
Brookston
Brooklyn
Ebbets
Brooklyn Club
Ers
Evangelist Japhet to Visit Canton for Weekend Meetings
Rev Japhet the evangelist who led winter series at the Salvation Army hall will conduct a holiness meeting Saturday at 7 35 p m and a morning service Sunday with Sunday school at 2 p m praise service at 3 p m and Salvation meeting at 7 45 p m A Canton visit announced along with other local notices
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Japhet
Salvation Army
Canton
Felsch Confesses to $5000 Bribe in 1919 World Series
Oscar Felsch White Sox center fielder confessed that Eddie Cicotte and others accepted bribes to throw the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Lefty Williams also claimed he received $5000, saying others did too as the grand jury proceeds with indictments and further investigations into baseball gambling networks.
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Chicago
Oscar
Happy) Felsch
Chicago White Sox
Eddie Cleotte
Welach
White Sox
Cleotte
Felech
Cincinnati Reds
Hamilton-ceerand
Cincinnati
United States
Morrow
Henesty
Night at Margaret's draws Norwood musicians to grill room
Summary notes the Norwood group Moots Orchestra performing at Margaret's Chocolate Shop located at 216 Market Ave in the grill room during evening hours. The event showcases local musicians in a cafe setting, blending chocolate shop ambiance with live music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret's Norwood
Margaret's Chocolate Shop
216 Market
John Wellers Charged Under Prohibition Act Fined
John Wellers was arraigned Wednesday before Police Judge Bowman on a charge under the federal prohibition act and fined 904 dollars plus costs. He was arrested late Tuesday by Detectives Weidman Vogtey and Officer Rosetta. The Canton Wall Paper Co invites inspections offering a winter sale.
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John Wellers
Bowman
Weidman and
Vogtey
Rosetta
Zollingers Anniversary Sale Opens Tomorrow Ady Notes
The notice announces Zollingers Anniversary Sale opening tomorrow with an 11 o’clock item on pages 10 and 11. It also lists a new beginning class at Dancing School led by J W Lennox at Eagles hall on Wednesday evening September 29 at 7. The Y M O and Auto School offers auto mechanics training now Juroll.
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New Beginning
Eagles’ Hall
J W. Lennox
Ady
Y. M.O. & Auto School
Juroll
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Barr
Board of Sinking Fund Trustees
Samuel E. Barr
Commission
Jty
Ars
Europe
Donjon Deep
Lincoln Way
Public Health Service of
U. S
American Legion
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Federal Board For Vocational Education
United States Public Health Service
Congress
Venus
Julia Jeffries Chamberlain
Jacksonville
Fla
Admiral Grant
England
Fayolle
France
Leonard Wood
Grant
United States Army
York States
Rocco
Court Av
Walker's Restaurant
Piedmontay SE
Hive Bakers
Knights of
Pythias
Italy
Mr. Weston
Diamond Portland Cement Co
League
Dr OU Alm
O. W. Holmes Co
Eve
HM. L. Fritch
Carrollton
Fair Grounds
Carrollton Depot
Richman's Clothes
R. E. Hart
St. State
City News
Salvation Army Services
Pmnelia Conception
Kinelia Conception
Emanuel Conception
Tlarrisonavy SW
GTS
BIG Draft
Perking
Archer
Thelma Carris
Fred Harris
Way
A. W. Agler
Schiools
J. A. Smith
Arthur F. Southwick
Mr. Southwick
Trish
M. F. O'Neil
Canton Sons of Irish Freedom
Moose Club
Helen Jenkins
Roscoe C. Jenkins
Curtis M. Shetler
Max
Morris Geiger
George Spencer
Tliehl & Brown
Sydney Geiger
Harrison T.) Rohrer
Harry E. Mable
A. & Johnston
Er Oa
W. Dean
J. J. Howell
Howell
Dean
Bam DeSantia
Ploye
Motor Castings Co
Mo Ile
Aulimat Annex
Felsch
Lefty Williams
Cook Coerand
Harvey L. Replogle
Comiskey and Gleason
Grand Jury
Detroit
Joe Jackson
Cleatte
Jackson
Cicotte
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