Evangelist Alleges Lack of Police Protection at Tent Meeting
Religious services in a tent on a vacant Dueber avenue lot were interrupted Tuesday night when local youths torn down the structure and burned straw. Two evangelists from the Pentacostal Nazarene church led the meetings. Erickson claimed police protection was denied though he praised the chief of police. The tent was re-erected and services were to resume on subsequent nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erickson
Buxton
Pentacostal Nazarene Church
Greentown
Butler
Evening Times
Canton
Hold Tri-County Picnic Draws Stark Wins
The Tri-County picnic at Silver Lake drew about a thousand attendees from Stark Portage and Summit counties. Stark teams dominated events including tug of war and the big baseball game 13 to 5 while others placed in races and committee races with competitors from Canton Kent Massillon Barberton and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
United American Mechanics
Stark
Portage
Summit
Stark County
Stark Boys
Deerling
Barton
Flowers
Lindsay
L. Stokey
Kent
H. Richer
Canton
H. Bungary
B. F. Diffendorf
Barberton
C. ¢ Shut
Cooks and Musicians Win Most Medals For Heroism
United Press reports awards for heroism by enlisted personnel in the year ended June 30. Cook Thomas Williamson saved a Filipino boy from drowning. cook Henry Reister leapt into icy water to aid a comrade. musician Victor Turner rescued at Sweetwater Creek. Other honors include rescues of drowning teammates, property protection in a hurricane, and distinguished service in combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Thomas Williamson
26Th Infantry
Henry Reister
Coast Artillery Company
Fort McKinley
Maine
Victor Turner
17Th Regiment Infantry
Sweetwater Creek
Leaden Love Messages End in Revolver Feat at Pittsburg
Paul Kurkoski 21 fired a 327 caliber revolver at his girlfriend Stella Ostrowska 13 to woo her with love telegrams. Police say he shot toward her feet whenever she walked with another man. Magistrate Matthews fined him $25 for making love in that manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Paul Kurkoski
Stella Ostrowska
Matthews
Kurkoski
President of Postal Remembers Old Home in Canton
Charles Broach president of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company formerly resided in Canton. He had the local office improved by removing wires, building a rear conduit, burying telegraph telepho nelectric lines, and repainting both outside and inside. Four Cleveland workers installed the work, and the office now presents a neat, modern appearance with enhanced facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Broach
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
New York City
Canton
Tuscarawas Street
Cleveland
Taft Opposed to Boycott by Union Labor
Denver report quotes Moyers annual address criticizing the writ of injunction as inconsistent and denouncing the federal miners bureau as aiding Guggenheims in Alaska. He claims a plotted wrecking of the Butte union and urges a defense fund and alliances with United Mine Workers and steel workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Denver
Taft
Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Federal Bureau of Miners
Guggenheims
Alaska
Butte
United Mine Workers
Steel Workers’ Unions
Rail strike paralyzes Northeastern line and Grand Trunk routes
Montreal dispatch reports widespread railway walkouts with 30 000 Northeastern rail workers out and freight and suburban traffic halted. While some lines like Wabash near Buffalo stay on time, violence erupts as Depot Master Smith and Conductor Sewall are attacked by strike supporters at Suspension Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway
Sti
London
Northeastern
Buffalo
Detroit
Alexander
PD. L. Forsythe
St. Louis
Windsor
Suspension Bridge
Tax Review Sets Tone for Quadrennial Appraisals
The Board of Tax Review warns it cannot guarantee specific outcomes as the quadrennial appraisal system shifts personal property taxation. Real estate values rise modestly while small property owners face proportional changes. The review can reallocate excessive amounts but cannot lower the total duplicate.
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Canton
Board of
Board of Tax Review
Board of Review
J. H. Dumoulin
Hoberdier Fights Speed Case In Local Court
W A Hoberdier contests a speeding charge as police records align with the 15 mile reading. Harry E Fife testifies about the machine and the nearby officer while praising Hoberdier as a careful driver. Hoberdier says he will hire an attorney to contest the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heberdier
Harry E. Fife
North Market Street
Weld- Mah
Welty
Fife
Ors
Hoberdier
Mr. Fife
Detroit
Collie Shot By Humane Officer Seeks Cruelty Charge
A collie valued at 150 dollars owned by Mr and Mrs Louis Damont of North Cleveland Avenue was shot by Humane Officer Frazer on Wednesday after a neighbor threw a stone causing fatal injuries. Frazer planned to file an affidavit charging cruelty to animals against Charles S McDowell, the dog’s alleged injurer.
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Louis Damont
Cleveland Avenue
Frazer
Charles 5
McDowell
Stray dog killed by officer after biting person
A stray dog that had been strangling and biting people was killed at the home of Wm. Snyder, 2518 Cedar Street, Wednesday by Officer Riffle. The animal was said to have bitten Dr. Z. Siffert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wf. Bnyder
Cedar Stron
Riffile
Z. ¢ Siffert
Deon
Gompers Arrives in St Louis After Peace Deal
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor arrived in St Louis from Cincinnati at 2 10 this afternoon. He was met by local leaders and driven to a hotel. He praised the peace agreement with Bucks Stove and Range Company and noted his visit did not affect the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
St Louis
Cincinnati
Gompers
Bucks Stove & Range Company
Aviator Mann In Plane Crash Seen Likely To Die
Advices received today from dme report Aviator Harrmann injured in an aerial plane accident Monday evening will probably die.
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Rome
Dme
Harmann
Governor Carroll Charged with Criminal Libel
Polk County grand jury indicts Governor B F Carroll for criminal libel over a dispute with John Cownie former state board chair removed by the governor. Cownie, a Progressive, pressed the matter after charges of mismanagement and immorality. Trial expected in September term. Carroll appeared by attorney and posted bond. political implications noted as Carroll a standpatier and Cownie a former potential governor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County Grand Jury
John Cownie
State Board of Institutions
Cownie
Bond
Carroll
Mrs T H Wetzel Found Dead In Chicago Home
Mrs T H Wetzel wife of Dr T H Wetzel of Chicago died Tuesday afternoon at her State Street home in Chicago She was born in New Philadelphia Ohio later lived in Canton She leaves two children John and Tyrus Hunker of Canton Also survived by her father Isaac True of Canton and sisters and brothers Mrs Emma Livingston Osnaburg Albert True Mineral Point Harlan True Chicago and Mrs Josephine Ormsby Harvey New Jersey The body will be brought to Canton for burial Thursday morning Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Wetzel
Chicago
State Street
Mineral Point
Harlan True
Josephine Ormsby
Harvey, NJ
Canton
Cavalry Privates Arrested Over Georgetown Shooting
Clifford St Peldheim and Thomas J Mclyneavy of Troop C 16th Cavalry at Ft Myer were arrested this afternoon for a shooting tied to the Jeffries Johnson quarrel. Victim William Smith lies in critical condition at Georgetown Hospital with a bullet wound through the abdomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jeffries- Johnson
Clifford St. Peldheim
Thomas J Mclyneavy
16Th Cavalry
Ft. Myer
Wm. Smith
Georgetown
Buyller
Belt valued at 5500 dollars breaks record length and width
The article notes the most valuable leather belt ever made sold for 5500 dollars and describes it as 243 feet long, 72 inches wide and three ply, highlighting its extraordinary dimensions and price.
Grumpley Roasts Friends Over Antique Knockers
Marsh teases Grumpley noting his fondness for roasting acquaintances. Mallow jokes that Grumpley was told antique knockers are back in style.
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Marsh
Mallow
Charity Brings Fortune to Man in Klondike Heirship
W. W. Miller of Macon Georgia once helped ill lodger J F Curley in Atlanta. Curley later vanished and a Seattle lawyer's letter revealed Curley died in Dawson City leaving a $500000 estate to Miller as sole heir.
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Macon
W. W. Miller
Atlanta
J. F. Curley
Curley
Miller
Seattle
Dawson City
Klondike
Rail Roundhouse to Install Machinery in Canton
Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad officials announce machinery will be installed in Canton roundhouse for engine repair on the Cleveland division. The move creates a small extra machinist force as car shops are abandoned and the equipment moved to Brewster. Superintendent Coe notes more Canton residents are employed than ever, with daily hires to Brewster and many Norwalk workers relocating to Canton for daily trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
Canton Roundhouse
Cleveland
Brewster
Canton
Norwalk
Coe
Eight Die as British Columbia Forest Fires Rage
Eight lives have been claimed by forest fires across British Columbia with missing persons feared dead. The Nelson and Kaslo districts face the fiercest blazes near the scene of two years ago’s Crow's Nest fires. Residents fight the flames as rain remains the only hope to save homes, with White Water and Ryan, Washington, reported wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
British Columbia
Nelson
Kaslo
Crows Nest
Ryan
No Place for Vagrants: Three Men Fined by Judge Quinn
Judge Quinn's court Tuesday morning sentenced George Thomas Mike Dooley and Frank Miller after evidence showed they slept in box cars and begged. The judge rejected apologies saying loafers harming the city would be removed. Each was fined fifteen dollars plus costs and ordered to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thomas
Mike Dooley
Frank Miller
Stark County Horticultural Society Holds All Day Meeting
The Stark County Horticultural society held an all day gathering at the Aultman Home for aged women on Wednesday. Morning social time preceded a picnic dinner served at noon under a magnicent maple on the lawn with residents as guests. The event marks the society’s annual summer visit to the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark County Horticultural Society
Aultman
Hond
Bricklayer seriously injured when scaffold snap at plant
William Schrader a bricklayer with Ohio Iron and Steel Co Lowellville fell victim to a fractured skull when a brick struck him at work. He is reported in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
William Schrader
Ohio Iron & Steel Co
Lowelllville
Social Side of Cantor Welty Hosts Dinner and Theater Party
North Market Street residents Mr and Mrs John Welty hosted a dinner at Lakeside Country Club Tuesday and a theater party later. Guests included Mr and Mrs Austin Lynch Mr and Mrs Frederick Hartzell Judge and Mrs Ralph Ambler Mr and Mrs McNab of Youngstown and Mr and Mrs Walter Chance of Philadelphia.
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John ¢. ‘Welty
North Market Street
Lakeside Country Club
Austin Lynch
Frederick Hartzell
Ralph 8
Ambler
McNab
Youngstown
Walter Chance
Philadelphia
Local party returns from lengthy European trip
Mrs. J. B. Brothers and Miss Louise Brothers of North Market street join Mrs. J. F. T. Walker and daughters Misses Justin and Miriam Cook of West Tuscarawas street and Mrs. Harry F. Daily of East Lake street returning from several months in Europe. J. F. T. Walker and H. F. Daily of Canton and James T. McDonald of Pittsburg met the party at Montreal Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
J. B. Brothers
Louise Brothers
North Market Street
J. F. T. Walker
Justin
Miriam Cook
West Tuscarawas Street
Harry F. Daily
East Lake Street
H. F. Daily
Canton
James T. McDonald
Pittsburg
Montreal
Sewing club gathering at Mrs Monnet’s home
Mrs. Monnet hosts a sewing club meeting at her home on South Street. Women spent the afternoon sewing and socializing with refreshments after the session.
Walter Rader and Miss Girabowsky Married by Reverend
Walter Rader and Miss Girabowsky were married on Wednesday by the Reverend at the procession site on North Walnut Street. The couple left for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and will stay with the bride’s mother at 100 East North Street for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rader
William Walter
North Walnut Street
Lillian
Edna Girabowsky
Niagara Falls
Louie
East North Street
Shriver Family Reunion Set for August 2 at Nimisila Park
The Shriver descendants reunion will occur at Nimisila park on Tuesday August 2. Rev. Aaron Shriver of Akron will give the main address and Mrs. Jacob Yanan will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriver
Adam Shriver
Canton
Nimisila Park
Aaron Shriver
Akron
Jacob Yanan
Entertains Akron Society at Grace Reformed Church
Mrs. Albert Marggraf of 716 Franklin Street entertained the Altar Circle of King's Daughters at Grace Reformed Church in Akron. Supper was served with covers laid for 14. The evening featured games and social diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Albert Marggraf
Franklin Street
King’s Daughters of Grace Reformed Church of
Girls at Springfield Lake Camp Chaperoned by Mary Schaub
Miss Mary Schaub accompanies a group of girls spending two weeks at the Bauhof cottage on Springfield Lake, acting as their chaperone for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schaub
Springfield Lake
Sorosis Plans Flower Day for Bucher Street Kids
Sorosis will distribute bouquets to children at the Bucher street playground Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mary King, principal of West North street school, will address the children. The group aims to cultivate a love for beauty among poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Bucher Street
Mary King
West North Street School
Konan Home Hosts Honored Guest In Tuesday Party
Miss Blanche Konan entertained a group of young people Tuesday evening at her parents home to honor cousin Claude Wykoff of Akron visiting as a house guest. Outdoor games and lawn lunch followed. Attendees included Rudy Aultman Wilma Van Nostran Helen Van Nostran Bessie Cotton Blanche Konan Claude Wykoff Donald Cotton George Holzbaugh Thorben Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Konan
J. C. Konan
Claude Wykoff
Akron
Konan
Rudy Aultman
Wilma van Nostran
Helen van Nostran
Bessie Cotton
Donald Cotton
George Holzbaugh
Thorben Martin
Shower for Bride-to-Be Held For Miss May Smith
Miss Roxie Brumbaugh and Miss Lucile Reed hosted a shower at Brumbaugh’s home on East Lake Street to honor Miss May Smith who will wed Ort Kopt on August 6. The porch dining area featured Japanese lanterns and hearts as 10 guests enjoyed a luncheon. gifts were presented to the bride. Milwaukee guests, the Misses Behaufele, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Brumbaugh
East Lake Street
Lucile Reed
May Smith
Ort Kopt
Miss Smith
Dinner in Honor of Eleanor Rabe and Jes Daniels at Lakeside
A dinner at Lakeside Country Club on Tuesday honored Eleanor Rabe and house guest Jes Helen Daniels from St. Mary's hall Rinmington New Jersey. Thirty four guests attended with decorative baskets of sweet peas. A theatre party followed and out of town guests included Helen Putman Massillon Conradine Uran Alliance Marjorie Davies and Elizabeth Shimor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Zollars
West
Tuscarawas Street
Janette Agnew
Cleveland
Ruby Hoyt
Norwalk
Helen Daniels
Eleanor Rage
Bridge
Helen Putman
Massillon
Elizabeth Shimer
Eleanor Rabe
North Market Street
Lakeside Country
Alliance
Marjorie Davies
Elizebeth Shimor
Social and Personal Directory Snippet
Mrs. F A Banning and S Lynch visit Crescent farm Caswell Road Edwin and Joseph Thomas visiting Mrs T C Siffert Wes Street John Scott leaves for New Mr Charles Cook a former resident visiting Mrs James A Buell entertainments at home Mrs Erhart Weiss and Meyers Hazlette Avenue family to attend funeral Schwertfeger died Monday in Atlantic City Mr and Mrs Lee Meyers Hazlette Avenue bring mother and sister Raven from a three weeks automat trip through New York New Jersey Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Banning
S. Lynch
Land
Austis
Crescent Farm
Massillon Road
Edwin
Joseph Thomas
T. C. Siffert
Wes Street
John ©. Scott
New
Charles C. Cook
James A. Buell
Wohue
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United Presse
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Collie
Humane
Doe
THE
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Quinn
Ark County Horticultural Society
W. E. Fair
Omer Square
Miss Zollars
Sunbeam
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Church Lawn
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Mont
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Hamilton
Fred L. Snyde
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