Covert Rail Strike Pressure Spurs February Push
Federal authorities accelerate legislation as walkout looms. President backs a program while both sides prepare actions. Brotherhood statements hint at possible delay of a strike scheduled for Monday.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
1
Demands Must Be Met to Avert General Strike
President Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen warned that no power on earth could stop a general strike next Monday unless a satisfactory settlement of their demands is reached. After a conference with Secretary Wilson, he said acceptance depended on the shape of proposed legislation and guarantees, and opposed any plan linking action to an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee
Brotherhood of Railway
Wilson
Congress
W. L. Chambers
Strike Looms In U S Railroads As Leaders Decry Demands
Bulletin reports Louis Hill of Hill Hines predicts an inevitable strike with grave implications as railroad men demand what executives deem impossible. Washington coverage notes Judge Chambers considers delaying action while pressing for eight hour law passage and a commission to study its implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis Hil
Hill Hines
United States
Washington
W. 8
Jackson
Chicago Astern
Elinois
Garretson
Brotherhood
Committee of
Wilson
Vote in Crisis Stalls McCalus In Canton Waiting for Recall
Congressman Roscoe C. McCalis holds himself in Canton awaiting recall to Washington on railroad legislation. Republican Liam Tyler Page says he need not return until notified, while Speaker Meek and Senator Pomerene decline to comment. Dispatch notes little public discussion as a possible shift toward railroad price adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gressman
Roscoe C. McCalis
Canton
Ington
Liam Tyler Page
House
Kington
Page
Meek
Washington
Alloch
Weather LASIN CLOSES and temperature notes
Weather LASIN CLOSES reports a tempered night with readings near the 48 degree mark and a later rise to 68 degrees by evening. Forecast notes upcoming clearing after storms pass and a return to calmer conditions.
Train wreck near Waynesburg injures crew and blocks tracks
A rear end collision at the Whitacre Office near Waynesburg Pennsylvania Tuesday damaged a freight train. Several people were injured but only for a short time and crews expect to clear the tracks soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Whitacre Ofinge
Waynesburg
Canton Still Is Paying More for Gas Than Others
Gasoline in Columbus has fallen to 21 cents and is expected to drop further toward 19 cents within two weeks. B A Matthews of Standard Oil in Columbus says prices could fall to about 15 cents by February 1. Canton retailers declined to forecast a decline, noting no information on prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Columbus
B. A. Matthews
Standard Oil
Canton Standard Oil
Henry S Martin School Ready for Fall Term Opening
George E Sweeney representing F L Packard of Columbus reports the Henry S Martin school building inspected with no faults found. New seats are arriving this week and officials expect readiness for the opening next Tuesday. Fall term begins September 5. Courses in Violin Piano and Cello Canton School of Music 328 Tusest E Su-mo-wd-fr-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sweeney
F. L. Packard
Columbus
New Henry 8. Martin
Cqurses
Canton School of Music
Buffalo and Return Fare Through Steam Lines Advertisement
Advertisement notes a Buffalo round trip for 6.80 and 86.80 via West and Lake Erie and Cleveland and Buffalo steamers. Tickets on sale daily with a 30 day return limit. Promotion runs Wednesdays and Fridays through November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wed
Canton Faces Coal Shortage and Price Increases
Canton braces for a severe coal shortage as dealers warn of rising prices and scarce supply. Hard coal may jump 25 cents a ton by September 1 with further soft coal increases after October 1, depending on labor and railroad conditions. Dealers report unfilled orders, no surplus in yards, and potential rail strikes worsening the crisis. Canton firms and Cleveland dealers anticipate higher costs and tighter access, urging customers to buy now while prices hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Cleveland
Steiner Coal Co
J. I. Hursh
Hursh Coal Co
Memphis Cruiser Lost After Sudden Ground Swell
The U S armored cruiser Memphis ran aground near the Santo Domingo lighthouse after a sudden tide surge. Several crew members are missing or presumed drowned, with the ship expected to be a total loss and a few officers injured but recovering. Captain Beach was the last to leave the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
Memphis
Santo Domingo
Washington
Massillon Man Arrested For Crushing Canary
Albert Welsh of Massillon forcibly crushed a woman's pet canary during a confrontation at her home. He was arrested on malicious destruction of property and is jailed. The woman sustained a four inch arm wound and Dr. J. Beatty treated him with 13 stitches. The woman was not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Welsh
Massillon
J. Jf. Beatty
Canton Actual Business College Courses Ad
Free mailed catalog outlines Canton Actual Business College courses for the coming year. Request by telephone or write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Business College
Advt
Air Ways Are Overland Ways Knights and Autos Ad
An ad item notes Canton Motor Car Co presenting Overland and Willys Knights. The fragment references transportation brand names and a local dealer listing models or promotions. Details are incomplete but indicate an automotive sales notice with brand pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Adve, T
Attorney Pays Taxes On Nonexistent Property
Attorney O. V. Volkmer of Massillon paid taxes for five years on land that did not exist. County tax map draftsmen found the error and Deputy Auditor Ned L. Perkins arranged a refund of $12.12 to Volkmer for the fictitious parcel, stemming from an original survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. Volkmer
Massillon
Ned L. Perkins
Volkmer
Canton Firms Brace for Railway Tie-Up
Canton prepares for a possible nationwide railroad strike threatening perishable goods. The Sanitary Milk Co. ordered extra trucks to rush milk from outlying districts and into Canton, Akron, and Cleveland. Local shippers alert that general stocking isn’t underway, while officials say Canton can endure shortages with county supplies if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Sanitary Milk Co
John Schubach
Akron
Cleveland
J. E. Figley
Canton Grocery Co
Stark Co
Pittsburgh
L. Frederick
Pennsylvania
W. F. Henry
Baltimore & Ohio
Canton troops ready to start
Canton Ohio August 30 Canton troops of the Eighth Regiment prepared to depart Camp Willis for the border. Company C packed tents and gear into motor trucks for transfer to a special train at Duffy's Station. The first train should leave at 10 o clock Thursday for El Paso with sections from Canton Akon Bucyrus and Wooster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Willis
Duffy’s Station
Eighth Regiment
Eighth
Herve W. Miner
Lieut. McCoy
Canton
W. G. Stutzman
Hazlett
Akron
Bucyrus
Wooster
el Paso
Deming
N. M
For Sale Seven City Lots by Klein & Heffelman Company
Seven city lots offered for sale by Klein and Heffelman Company. Property acquired in normal course of business and to be disposed of at bargain prices. Cash or easy payments. Full particulars upon application. Adyvt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein & Heffelman Company
Adyvt
Start to School September 5th Ad for Canton College
Canton Actual Business College announces classes start September 5 with catalog mailing on request. It promotes helping thousands reach success on the highway to better employment. Ad copy urges enrollment and information access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Actual Business College
Pequest
Central Labor Union Meeting Announcement
Central Labor Union will hold a meeting Wednesday night August 30 at 116 Market age. All delegates come. Advt 29 30 Yes Kenny s handie Pianos edisons Adv 26 to 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Kenny’s
Edisons
For Sale 25 Piano Boxes by Klein & Heffelman Co
Advertisement offers 25 piano boxes at 1.57 each to close out. Listing by Klein and Heffelman Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein & Heffelman Company
Warwick Man Killed Four Cantonions In Auto Collision
Thomas Ellis 68 of Warwick is killed in a head on crash near Massillon Road as two cars collide while a third tried to pass. Four Canton residents and two other passengers are injured including B L Thomas 72 Newton NW a telegrapher and a four and a half year old child. Coroner Dowds may bring manslaughter charges against J W Jones Canton Electric Co 1320 Woodland Ave NW after inquest and post mortem. Police and deputies investigate names of two women in Jones car who may have been present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ellis
Warwick. A
Canton
Coneus
Brain
Massillon City Hospital
J. W. Jones
Canton Electric Co
Woodland Av
Thomas
Massillonrd
Jones
Eilis
Dowds
Day
Ellis
Douds
Norwood
Paper price fears hit publishers as FCC urges aid
The federal trade commission issued an appeal to the News Print Manufacturers association asking immediate action to ease a publisher panic. Letters to members say many papers face ruin unless reduced rates are provided. Prices have risen from two to three cents per pound on January 1 to four to eight cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
News Print Manufacturers Association
News
Canton Arm or Plate Plant Site Under Review
The chamber delegates will present Canton's claims as a site for a government armor plate plant to the naval board. A conference with Chamber of Commerce President Renkert, Secretary Double, and the board of directors will be scheduled soon to decide on action. Deuble plans talks with Kenkert to outline next steps, while Senator Pomeren and Congressman McCulloch assure Canton's advocacy at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Naval Board
Chamber of Commerce
Renkert
Double
Board of
Deuble
Kenkert
Washington
Pomerene
McCulloch
License renewals and new licenses open September 1
The county liquor license board will accept renewals and new license applications from September 1 until midnight September 15. The office will be closed all day Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Liquor License Board
Roumanians Reported Advancing on Hungarian Front
A Cetra News dispatch from Aurich reports Roumanians capturing Rothenthurm pass and sweeping toward Hermannstadt, a railway hub 14 miles inside Hungary. The Austrian front falters as Germany mobilizes to defend Hungary from invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rothenthurm Pass
Hermannstadt
Cetra
Aurich
Rothenthurm
Hunge
Austrian
Hungaro-Roumassay
Germany
Hungary
Wife Hutsles Granted Divorce After Night of Dancing
At Lorain Ohio on August 30 Judge Reding heard Barba Hutsles sue for divorce from her husband. She admitted dancing all night and keeping $25 paid by dancing partners as part of the wedding ceremony. The husband testified she left with the money the next morning and the court granted the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Reding
Barba Hutsles
Lorain
Husban
John Bum Docket Arraignment Ends With Silence
The police docket lists John Bum for arraignment on alcohol related charges, but no one answers when Judge Quinn calls the name. The court repeats the summons and no defendant named Bum appears, arraignments proceed with other cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bum
Quinn
Aimeet
Neury's Used Gerhardt Piago Adverts 25 to 31
An OCR fragment notes Neury's used items and a Gerhardt Piago advert with dates or prices listed from 25 to 31. The readable content is sparse and lacks full context but indicates a local shop promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neury
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