27 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
1
Li Thaw wins first round in battle over coal prices as Canton dealers report a 20 to 25 cent rise per ton with a second increase expected by October 1. Analysts cite rising demand, potential mine strikes, and tighter supply as factors. schools expect higher coal costs as a 3000 ton contract is bid next Monday.
The Canton Business Men’s Association advocates a central office for solicitors and church aid, a central comfort station, a central railway ticket office and information bureau, and a central waiting room linked to the electric lines ticket office. Leader L B Double argues such facilities are needed as Canton's at scale lags behind peers. a campaign to win support will begin.
With the open hunting season near, Stark residents rush to obtain hunter licenses at the clerk of courts office. By noon Wednesday 276 licenses had been issued. The open season for squirrels starts September 15.
A crew repairs the sanitary sewer at Navarrerd bridge where sewage fouled the creek. Service director Harbert cites a bridge pier as the cause and notes temporary fixes failed. In Dayton, Frank Schlacer of Celina was fined 15 dollars for speeding and sentenced to five days in the workhouse after a judge remark.
A Canton electric pole corner at Orcharday and 6th NE caused a horse owned by Nicholas James to be electrocuted after a live Stark Electric Co. wire touched a guy line. Neighbors report frequent wire arcing from the pole. officials plan further action and safety reviews.
Canton Home Furnishing Co advertises a sale for the last week of August urging shoppers to save money and make selections this week. The notice highlights discount pricing and promotional emphasis typical of local merchants.
In Sherbrooke Quebec spectators erupt in cheers as Harry K. Thaw sits in court for a habeas corpus hearing. Judge Globensky rebukes New York attorneys, stating they have no standing and the matter is ex parte. Thaw remains under guard, with a decision due at 3 p.m. on withdrawal of the writ application.
The Daily News prints a page of four world class comic strips for one cent. Read Mutt and Jen Goldberg Is Matter Pop Polly and Her Pals on pages 12 11 160 and 3 respectively. Don’t miss the daily lineup as a dessert to the best news and editorial content.
A grand display of fireworks followed a theater performance at Meyers Lake park on Thursday evening. Advertisers touted the event as the best display in the vicinity with confetti carnival activities along the pike throughout the night.
Amateurs compete for prizes at Park Theater Friday night and contestants should notify Park office by noon Friday. Also mentions Advt numbers and promotions for a picnic at Euclid Beach Park on Aug 30 with adult and child prices, train times, and a band. Advertising notices for Forest City fair tickets and a Canton Home Furnishing Co. sale run.
New York August 27 Miss Nora McCall daughter of the late Ambrose McCall and niece of Edward E McCall democratic candidate for mayor of New York will enter a convent early next month She has been popular in society circles and noted for a fine singing voice Critics foresaw a bright future in music but she says the stage glitter has no charm and she prefers the nun life
A teachers institute session featured resolutions commending Kilpatrick law and condemning Smith one per cent law with votes pending. A measure to require drinking cups in country schools was read. The Nimishillento board was praised for paying a living wage amid other minor matters. A heated morning debate covered proposed constitutional amendments restricting teacher voting.
Service director Harbert received a council resolution directing N C T to repair Oxforday NW at 17th and 18th streets. He will pursue the matter immediately, while council says a similar notice two years ago was ignored.
President Wilson addressed Congress detailing US aims in Mexico. He urged Americans to leave Mexico at once and warned of punishment for attacks on Americans. He called for neutral arms embargo and patience while peace efforts continue amid Huerta's rejection.
Critics claim Sunday schools are social, but experts argue they are both religious and social forces. Bible study remains central and The Daily News questions serve as a leading Sunday school newspaper auxiliary. Authorities from Queen's University Temple University and United Presbyterian endorse the value and practicality of the questions.
City Clerk B F Faust said he will report complaints to the service director about the delay in starting paving on Cleveland Ave SW. The contract for paving curb ing and flagging was let two months ago with no work begun. Faust said brick supply is blocked by Metropolitan Brick Co three months due to prior orders.
Frank Bixby, out on bond for Sunday selling, crashed his intoxicated auto into a horse owned by Adams Express and was arrested for intoxication and reckless driving. He pleads not guilty to intoxication and faces trial on the driving charge Friday in police court.
Columbus Aug 27 two more county license boards were announced by the state liquor license commission Washington Co Joseph H Harper Democrat and Winfield Scott Hancock Progressive Huron Co Frank Herman Democrat and Dr Bland Republican five appointments were announced later John Krause Democrat E W Horn Republican Coshocton J E Manners Democrat R N Temple Republican Crawford Frank Pigman Democrat Charles Monroe Progressive Pickaway N J Leist Democrat Charles Schwind Progressive Sandusky Joseph Hunt Democrat N A Fouche Progressive Coshocton Benton Bible 26 fatally injured when a miner lamp dropped into loose powder in an explosion
A local dance night faces rules on partner height as Safety Director Dunwoodie cautions tall dancers to avoid pairing with much smaller partners. The event draws praise from visiting Pittsburgh guests and reports high attendance. An optician and a tone studio adrun rising demand. Unpaid water bills threaten shut off by Sept. 1.
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