15 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1916
Page
1
President works to bridge gaps among railroads labor and government leaders. A shorter working day proposal faces stiff resistance from managers and unions. A neutral commission idea is floated, with plans to meet again and report back.
City officials met to discuss wage raises amid a strike and a crippled sanitation department. The mayor and service director planned a Thursday meeting on finances and possible city actions to end the stoppage. Officials warned delays could halt garbage service and urged a prompt resolution.
Railroad official R. D. Jennings says mail handling will remain serious and soldiers and necessities will be transported. He dismisses reports from Washington of worsening conditions and asserts commitment to uninterrupted service.
In New Berlin and Pittsburgh, Rollo McBride argues liquor licensing worsens crime and favors punishment over rehabilitation. He serves without pay, defending the unfortunate before police courts and aligning with police judges where his rulings match theirs.
The Stark county campaign filing shows minimal spending by candidates. L Perkins and L Day report no receipts. expenses listed include 45 for E R Speidel. 192 23 for T J Bide. 182 03 for J A Patt. J J Whitacre Democrat candidate for Congress spent 34 according to state records.
The Builders' Exchange runs the sole seasonal outing to Beautiful Silver Lake Park on Wednesday AUE 16. Everyone welcomed. Advertisement notes two dollars worth of fun for 45 cents, children four cents.
Canton prepares for a Wednesday picnic day with four major outings expected to draw tens of thousands. City business will largely suspend as merchants, banks, and factories close or limit hours. Starlike events include Meyer Lake and Silver Lake gatherings, with estimates of 25 000 to 15 000 attendees and activities from sports to contests and concerts.
Advertises $4.80 round trip from Canton to Niagara Falls with return fare $5.00. Sails every Friday via W. LE and C. J. Steamers, on sale each Wednesday until date listed, with multiple travel dates shown.
A Canton notice describes a forthcoming community party organized by residents in Woodland Avenue area. The gathering aims to unite neighbors with dancing, lanterns, and an orchestra, with a planning meeting featuring Mayor Stolberg to set a definite date within two weeks.
Stark county Horticultural society schedules a Wednesday park meeting at Nimata park to hear youth input on crop care and season topics. An essay contest will offer two prizes to young writers. The event includes demonstrations and family dish ideas. No deliveries are needed.
An Indian chief will address the opening session of the chautauqua in Louisville Wednesday at 4:90 p m. Chief Tahan will discuss From Savagery to Realization. The program features the Craven family orchestra, Halle Melirde, and a reading of The Prisoner. Sessions run 10 am to 4 50 pm daily with afternoon events and music.
Akron stockholders meeting reports no action to sell the property. The company shows 8.6 million in common stock and 14 million in preferred stock, with a 63 percent turnout. No option to sell is confirmed, and an adjourned date is set for further stock questions.
The Canton Chamber of Commerce plans a school survey with a potential U S Bureau of Education representative. Claxton is being asked to lead the survey with Mrs. Amewride expected to lecture on education from savagery to civilization. Excursions advertise trips to Silver Lake and Massillon events with dates and ticket prices listed.
War department announces that mobilization toward the border is suspended until further orders as the anticipated railroad strike is averted. Ohio troops remain in Columbus, officers say the move was expected, with Provost Guard actions quelling a riot at a wine room and a Coshocton man being returned for discharge after a violent incident.
Mayor Stolberg voiced opposition to civil service reform in Canton stating no reform is needed while noting Campbell's criticisms about municipal commissions. He questioned the need for changes though MeKay plans visits to gather conditions and distribute information to align state and municipal practices.
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