City Pressure On Northern Ohio Trac tion Co Delays Legal Action
A week long postponement followed a conference with railway officials as city leaders sought compliance with street car ordinances. Supt Scanlon promised signs on cars by Monday and lowering of fenders and steps as material arrived. Authorities agreed to await demonstrable progress before pursuing affidavits against Currie and Scanlon.
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Currie
Dan Scanlon
Northern Ohio Traction Co
Scanlon
Monda
Stolberg
Kunkel
Ruff
Tuscarawassi W
School Savings Banks Promoted to Help Pupils Save
Principal F. M. Shelton backs a Canton high school savings plan that would let students start accounts with small deposits. J. K. Baxter says the board may adopt the system next year, noting success in San Francisco and other cities where pupils handle deposits and receipts in school banks.
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Canton High Schools
J. K. Baxter
W. C. Lane
Baxter
Board of Education
Francois Laurent
Belgium
United States
Beloit
Wisconsin
Pittsburgh
California
San Francisco
San Jose
Alameda
F. M. Shelton
Weather Forecast and Local Advertisements
Cloudy tonight with possible showers and warmer Friday. Temperature readings show 59 today and yesterday. Canton’s August discount sale by Klein & Heffelman Co. boasts bargains on Brussels rug, furniture, carpets, and more ending August 31 with specials like foot care ads and imported fabrics. Special trains to Cleveland and Boston game events advertised.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Public invited to big meeting on war relief plans
Stark county organizers headline a mass meeting in the Auditorium to boost a county relief drive for European war sufferers. John McCrehan of Columbus praises Stark’s plan and predicts surpassing $32,000, with films on wartime conditions and a Thayer Military band concert. Speakers Henry Harter Jr and Jack Barnes outline aims to raise at least $25,000. the public is invited, with no collection.
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Stark Co
John McCrehan
Columbus
Ohio Commission For the Relief
Canton
McCrehan
Stark-co
Stark
Belgium
Thayer Military Band
Henry Harter, Jr
Jack Barnes
Paul Moffett
Louis Double
Swiss Curtains Sale Ad From Klein & Heffel Co
Frugal shoppers see Swiss curtains offered at 49 cents with insertings and edges. The Klein and Heffel company promotes Friday only sale details and pricing.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Canton Motor Car Co. Adverts Highlight Overlands
An early 20th century ad notes Overland vehicles, emphasizing first choice features from the Canton Motor Car Company with sales promotions and model highlights.
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The
Canton Motor Car Co
Advt
Fear Attacks on El Paso Prompt Martial Law Measures
El Paso under near martial law as American troops guard the city after fears of a Mexican uprising. U S soldiers patrol Mexican quarters and the international bridge while authorities arrest Mexicans linked to Huerta Orozco or Carranza factions. Small exchanges occurred near midnight but attributed to searches. Continued on Page Four Col. 2.
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EL Paso
International Bridge
Huerta
Orozco
Carranza
Perishing
U. S
Ft. Bliss
Edison Nearly Loses His Eyes
Thomas A. Edison was injured in a Silver Lake laboratory incident as liquid potash splashed his face. His right eye was inflamed but officials said sight in both eyes remained in no danger. An assistant spilled the chemical during work, narrowly sparing Edison’s vision.
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Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Silver Lake
French Airmen Raid Dillingen in Western Germany
Paris reports the largest air raid since the war began. French war airmen sent 62 planes to attack Dillingen in Rhenish Prussia, dropping 150 bombs. The blast furnaces and arms factories sustained extensive damage in the town 28 miles south of Treves, a key German munitions center.
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Paris
French War Office
Dillingen
Rhenish
Prussia
Germany
Treves
Adcraft Club Holds First Annual Picnic
The Adcraft Club held its first annual picnic at the fair grounds with 275 members attending. Parson Maurer spoke on craftsmanship and progress as frolics and pranks filled the day. Jack Adelman represented Pety Dink in the main event.
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Adcraft Club
Adam
Noah
Maurer
Fairgrounds
Pety Dink
Jack Adelman
City Awards Contracts for About 100000 in Municipal Work
The board of control awarded contracts totaling about 100000 for various street and sewer projects. T J W Walter won 1200 for park home repairs, George Garraux 29895 for Eighth Street paving, F A Downs 9107 for 14th Street improvements, Smith Krabill 20947 for 10th Street paving, and Newton A Wise six month sewer project with bids totaling 5425 26871 26187. Bonus and penalties encourage early completion as time limits tighten.
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Board of Control
T. J. W. Walter
Nimisila Park
Eighth-st
Madison Et SK
George Garraux
F. A. Downs Construction Co
14Th-St NE
Smith & Krabill
10Th-St NW
Newton A. Wise
Shriver’s Run
Wise
Marquisette Curtains Sale Ad at Klein & Heffelman
A newspaper advertisement announces Marquisette curtains priced at 2.50 and 81.30 with a Friday only sale at 1.39. The Klein and Heffelman Co. promotes its curtain offer in a period ad.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Canton Drop Forge Excursion to Cleveland Saturday
Canton plans a one day excursion to Cleveland on Saturday August 28 via the W and L E. The 99 cent round trip fare applies for adults with children half fare. The special train departs Canton at 6 45 a m Central time and returns from Cleveland at 8 p m. The trip includes the Forest City fair at Randall Park.
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Canton Drop Forge Co
Cleveland
Boston
Forest City
Canton
Canton Drop Forge
Forest City Fair
Randall Park
Home Guards Festival Band at Nimisila Park
Home Guards of America present a Friday evening concert and ice cream festival at Nimisila Park on August 27. Admission reads Everyone invited with notices 22 25 26 27.
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Home Guards
Nimisila Park
Home Guards of America
Advt
Mackinac Island Round Trip Fare Advertised
A diversion notice promotes Mackinac Island round trip at $6.50 good for 15 days. Valid from September 43rd with departures listed at W. and L. E. ticket office advert. 26 27 29 31.
Moose Initiation Friday Evening Ad
Degree team hosts work meeting at 8 o clock with plans for Friday event. Advertising notes include Appella Rugs size 3x6 feet priced at 1.50 and promotion by Klein and Heffelman Co.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Bernstorff Presses Lansing on German Submarine Policy
German ambassador Count Von Bernstorff told Secretary Lansing Germany has modified its submarine warfare plan and has not yet issued fresh instructions on the Arabic case. He urged a German reply by week’s end, while Lansing pressed for adequate German disavowal, reparations, and punishment if a U boat sank the Arabic.
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Washington
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
New York
U.S
Count von Bernstorf
Schita
Mousine Capiainou
U. S
von Jagow
Gerard
Sun Vapor bids lower on side lighting contracts
Bids for side lighting on Tuscarawas and Deuber avenues show Sun Vapor & Gas Street Light Co. offering lower annual costs than Canton Electric Co. for multiple 1, 3, and 2 lamp setups. The board awaits council approval before award. bids refer to 26-250 and 1,200 candlepower lights with underground or overhead wiring options.
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Tuscarawassi W
Deuberav
Canton Electric Co
McKinley-ay
Harrison Av
Sun Vapor Co
Deuber-ay
Tuscarawasst
Fremont-pl
Canton Electric Company
Bronday NW
Canton Electric
Council
Kent
Brest Litovsk Falls to Austro German Forces in Swift Siege
Berlin reports Brest Litovsk, long the pivot of Russia's second line of defense east of Warsaw, has fallen to Austro German troops after one of history's swiftest sieges. The seizure ends a major fortress position with five railway lines.
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Berlin
Brest Litovsk
Warsaw
German War Office
Europe
Bug River
Brest Litovak
Whitacre Denies Looming Governor Candidacy
J. J. Whitacre dispels rumors he traveled to Cleveland to meet Prosecutor Cyrus Locher about running as a Democrat for governor. He says he did not see Locher and has given no thought to a candidacy, in contrast to reports of a growing Locher boom.
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J. J. Whitacre
Cleveland
Cyrus Locher
Locher
Whitacre
Thursay
Lemke Divorce Case Admits Frying Pan Blow
Mary Lemke admits in a reply to Charles Frederick Lemke's answer that she struck him with a frying pan but she says she did so after he called her a vile name. She also admits locking him out of her bedroom every night for three years. McCarty and McClintock represent her.
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Mary Lemke
Charles Frederick Lemke
McCarty & McClintock
Rug Rug Sale Ad From Klein & Heffelman Co
Friday specials list $1.00 rugs and 27 by 54 inch pieces. Hartford Velvet Rugs priced at $22.50, $14.50 for 9 by 12. Friday only sale with attractive values. Includes Danwellers Royal Blend coffee promotion. Ad notice from Klein & Heffelman Co.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
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Canton Schools
Principal Shelton
Momomdum
B.D
T. R. McDonald
N. Stark
Bell
Madras
Dannemiller
Moving
Gram
Ons
Brownsville
12Th U. S. Cavalry
26Th Infantry
Edison
Bulletin
J. W. Brown Piano Co
Mackinac Island
von Bernstorff
Dannewiller
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