Fragmentary notice hints at leased floor dispute
The readable fragments reference a lease related matter with a floor issue and possible party involvement. Details are sparse and no clear actions or identities are provided.
10 Dec 1918
Page 1
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
1
The readable fragments reference a lease related matter with a floor issue and possible party involvement. Details are sparse and no clear actions or identities are provided.
Berlin and Munich report rising revolutionary activity as Liebknecht denounces entente peace plans and calls for overthrow within a fortnight. Central Europe sees purges, deaths, and a suspected coup in Hamburg, with reports of a state of emergency and unrest spreading from Berlin to Bavaria.
Carl W. Fryar of the Alford Fryar Piano Co. is killed when his southbound auto on Broadway and Fourth St NW strikes a steel girder on a horse drawn truck. The girder, owned by Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co., lacks danger lights and extends 20 feet beyond the rear. Foggy conditions and dimmed lights contributed to the unavoidable crash. The article also notes a Canton Red Cross Christmas Roll Call drive with 1,200 workers and a 1,000-woman division led by Mrs. C. J. Parker, plus various division heads and sponsoring companies in Canton through a broad fundraising campaign.
A 7 to 2 council vote adopts an amended police and fire committee report recommending removal of Fire Chief Robert O. Mesnar. The debate centered on his leadership methods with his men, while First Ward Councilman Hoberdier defended Mesnar and urged sending the matter to the civil service commission for further action.
The town approves a plan for a victory arch to be built near the Isaac Harter bank. A special committee led by Epperson and including D Q Barrick and E R Trigg will design and supervise the arch. Mayor Poorman says a fund may be sought from public tech manufacturers and military sponsors for materials and possible repairs.
Fragmentary notice details a loud weather race night with likely rain in the south and north portions. Mentions venues and prices plus a travel lineup and local performances at Arthur's Shop and Kenny's with a 7 30 start.
John Whitmire a fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs S A Whitmire 1603 Garfield Ave SW was awarded 10000 damages against Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co in the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga County Cleveland for injuries suffered August 26 1917 when a street car derailed and struck him while riding Navarre Ave SW leaving him a cripple Attorney Robert H Dawson Cleveland represented the plaintiff.
Frank W. Rosser is appointed manager of the Horseshoe Dairy Lunch at 114 Tusest E to succeed the late Geo H. Kerven. He will oversee all business connected with the establishment. J B Looker, Proprietor. Adv.
An advertisement for Arthur's Leather Shop offering hundreds of genuine leather traveling bags from $5.00 up. Indicates value and savings with a menagerie of bag options. Mentions location at 204 Market Ave North in Ady.
The law offices of McCarty Armstrong and Rainsberg have moved from the First National Bank Building to the eighth floor of Renkert Building Suite 8290. They continue as solicitors for the Pennsy Railroad Company.
Geo Double Co the opticians at 430 Market Ave advertise eye examinations without the use of eye drops. They are a jewelry and manufacturing optical provider offering services and products under the Double name.
Paris dispatch reports American observers furious and puzzled by British and French hints that Allies may expand beyond Wilsonian limits. Widespread press discussion in Paris and London centers on whether the fourteen points will remain the basis for postwar peace amid wartime political campaigns.
Copenhagen dispatch reports the former emperor attempted suicide but failed. The Leipziger Tageblatt cites a German staff officer wounded in WWI, saying Wilhelm II was in ill health with a specialist attending. Exile, possible extradition and trial add to his low mood and constant surveillance.
Berlin placed under martial law as counter revolutionary agitation rises. Karl Liebknecht, leader of the extremists, calls for overthrow of the government within 15 days and rejects peace with the Entente in a proclamation reported from Zurich.
Traveling bags suit cases and trunks over 2 000 to select from at Arthur's Leather Shop 204 Market av N adv.
An advertisement urges debtors to borrow from The Canton Morris Plan Bank and clean up their finances with easy weekly payments. It also promotes Arthur's Leather Shop at 204 Market Day N with a large glove selection for men and women, including wool and fur lined styles at good values.
The body of Robert J. Welsch of the U S Army Aviation Corps arrived in Canton after dying December 5 at Ridge Field Texas from injuries while repairing an airplane motor. He was a sergeant mechanic survived by his parents and two siblings with funeral at St Joseph's Church.
The Strand theatre advertises Charlie Chaplin appearing in person. Holiday promotions from Canton Buggy Co and Kenny's department store salute readers with a Christmas greeting and a call to see Chaplin on stage.
Dance Fagles Hall Tuesday evening featuring Norwood's orchestra. Adv promotes Canton Morris Plan Bank loans for moderate means with reasonable rates and easy weekly payments.
Advertisement fragment lists J. E. Menegay chiropractor at 207 Martin Ulock Marketavy N Brunswick and Kenny's Piano Dept advising phonograph sales.
Why not pay your legitimate debts at one place Borrow the money at The Canton Morris Plan Bank Low rates Easy weekly payments Adv.
Canton draft boards will stay open until December 21 as ordered by Major W S Pealer to seal draft records statewide. Clerks are to be kept, and work rushed to finish. The north and south boards adopt a unified filing system. nonconforming boards must refile before close. Twenty three 18 year old registrants who failed to return questionnaires at the south board were certified as delinquents.
A Monday evening notice corrected a misprint The ad initially listed live chickens at 2 cents per pound The correct price is 30 cents per pound Keyser's Grocery 1210 Tuscarawas Ave W State phone 896 X Bell 806 Ady
Between the ages of 18 and 45 for holiday work at Canton Post Office beginning on about December 16. Apply at once to the Postmaster in the Postmaster's room P O Building W DD Caldwell Postmaster.
The program outlines suppression of Bolshevism and creation of a rural police system. It calls for scientific agricultural reconstruction after the war, expanded agricultural education, and extension of farm agent movement. It also notes a state cyclone insurance company and paid rural health officers.
The Canton Grocers and Butchers Association decided to maintain the delivery system as the majority of members signed a no delivery petition. A 6 o’clock Saturday closing was favored but not acted upon due to low attendance. A vote on the closing will occur at the December 23 meeting.
Veal stew lic Veal chops 20c Veal roast 16 and 18c U S Food Adm License No 6 56161 Adv Brinkerhoff Players at Kenny s Learn Structural Drafting and Blue Print Reading Classes start tonight at the Y M A Adv
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