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Newspaper
Canton Evening Times
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1910
Page
3
A striking railway leadership shakeup dominates rail news as a senior railroad president is toppled amid a wave of industry upheaval. Analysts note implications for policy, investment, and regional transport plans.
Ira G. Rawn, headed for Monon railroad leadership, was shot dead in Chicago by a burglar this morning. He survived by a Chicago widow and daughters. funeral planned for Saturday with Rev. Mr Jastoy officiating. Monon directors met at 7 am to discuss temporary succession as flags at Monon shops hung at half staff.
London police broaden Crippen hunt to France and Spain amid new sightings. Evidence centers on a couple resembling Crippen and Miss Leneve seen on a Dieppe Paris train, with guards confirming the pair aboard July 12. Authorities cite Vernet les Bains as a stronger lead than earlier stories.
City Clerk BF Faust issues permits for Canton Broom and Brush Co at 18 Cedar Street for a frame building on Gar Street costing 1500 dollars. Clara C Cole of 1317 Logan Avenue receives a permit for a barn on Louisiana Avenue.
Probate court records show a wardianship for William Noack with an accompanying will filed for Mary Huston. An estate matter for Lacy Kryder advances, with the final account led in proceedings.
Attorney for Range Company says settlement may dismiss action against labor leaders. Gompers and Morrison face contempt charges tied to notices in the AF of L journal. Agreement cited as promoting collective bargaining and broader employer backing, while cases proceed in higher courts. Local officials note the broader implications for labor disputes and constitutional rights.
Four families in Odin Indiana became ill after eating boiled ham in a restaurant. Several victims are in critical condition. A meat sample has been sent to the state board of health for examination.
Madrid reports former premier Maura is under heavy guard after threats against his life spoken by Deputy Pablo Iglesias on the Spanish parliament floor. Premier Canalajes ordered security measures amid the incident and ongoing tensions in the chamber.
M Edmond Blane is viewed as Monaco’s real ruler, paying 350000 dollars yearly for gambling concessions that supply most of the principality’s revenue. He remains disappointed he cannot gain admission to the French Jockey Club.
Salvation Army organized a fresh air camp at Wagner farm near North Industry road. About 10 children and frail adults joined a march from the citadel after 12:30 pm with Staff Captain Widgery aiding setup. The camp currently hosts 30 but may expand if funds and interest grow.
Carl Bishop alias James C Browne held in Fairfield California on suspicion of horse stealing has confessed to the April 16 attack on the east bound China Japan mail train of the Southern Pacific. A revolver carried by Bishop matched the weapon stolen from the baggage car during the hold up and police believe he provided details to aid in capturing the remaining gang members.
Italy plans to equip every infantry regiment and Alpine battalion with a training machine gun by year end as the supply expands. At Louveciennes a memorial marks the Montgolfier balloon ascent with the brothers Montgolfier and the famed statesman Bossuet dAnglas noted for the park experiment.
Oyster Bay report says Colonel Roosevelt corrected a misquote from yesterday. He stated he cannot support any nomination and hopes a progressive platform will be adopted in Ohio, noting platforms in other states have different significance. He spent the day at home drafting correspondence and dictating data.
County Commissioner Samuel Ake elected president of the board of review for rural territory and village properties. The board includes Commissioners, Auditor Mc Connel and Surveyor Gilchrist with McConnel serving as secretary. It will advise on complaints concerning property valuations by village and township quadrennial appraisers.
Import data show rose leaves entering duty free in crude form. Values were 1906 5879 dollars 1907 3137 dollars and 1908 105 dollars. The decade ending 1908 totals over 20000 dollars in imports.
Russia produces about 2,160,000 tons of salt annually. The 15 principal lake salt industries are mostly government owned, rented out on usufruct for tiny payments, and controlled by a single family.
Reports from remote Irish districts indicate a revival of illicit distillation. Officials note a notable uptick in the consumption of ether as a beverage since whisky prices were increased.
Several hundred spectators lined Meyer's Lake Park to watch Canton Canoe Club's parade style regatta. Boats carried lanterns and decorations with canoes Oenone led by Earl Martin and Flirt by Herbert Voges. participants included Fry, Hayhurst, Heckerman, Miller, Stamm, Mackey, Jensen, Bell, and Welch.
Huntington Kansas details a city ordinance prohibiting showing images of the Johnson Jeffries fight at Reno. Hutchinson residents and even Mayor F L Martin face enforcement as local booksellers refuse sale of The Outlook containing Roosevelt written prize fight article.
Knut Aangstrom a physics professor at the University of Upsala has died. He was noted for research on solar radiation and devised an instrument adopted internationally as the standard for measuring this element the Angstrom electric compensation pyriheliometer.
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