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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1917
Page
1
Minutes show W C Lane not reelected as board member after a bond bidding session. A $12,000 bond error is uncovered with bids read and corrected to $12,490. The event includes communications with Lane and a bond issuing process amid education session discussions.
The 1917 budget debate centers on abolishing the second assistant city solicitor and tightening costs. City Solicitor Rug faces decisions on appropriations as Finance Committee members and Council await finalized ordinances. The post pays $1,000 yearly with a $2,000 bond discrepancy noted in bond readings.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad reports large purchases of freight cars engines and rails in 1916 as Kuhn Loeb and Barr Co take control. Orders include 1 000 ker cars 20 locomotives 38 850 for refrigerator and 65 passenger coaches. Delivery slated by March 1 1917 with further rolling stock improvements planned.
Volunteers from Canton churches will visit every house next Sunday between 2 and 6 p.m. to learn residents religious affiliation, share campaign materials, and invite attendance at worship. Ministers pledged hundreds of workers and city districts were assigned tasks for the church efficiency survey and subsequent evangelization.
A youthful couple obtained this year’s first license to wed. Rohland, a farmer from Osnabur, and May Unger, nineteen, Alliance, Snyder’s father provided consent. The couple, nineteen and twenty respectively, are readers near court seeking the marriage.
Reports from El Paso say strict censorship blocked dispatches from Chihuahua City as Villa forces clash with Carranza troops. Murguia’s relieveable units pull back toward Chihuahua with bandits south of Juarez. Minor fighting reported on city outskirts as main forces contend near the capital.
The Men’s Benefit Association of Martin Luther Church plans a Tuesday 7 30 p m meeting to reorganize and elect officers for the coming year. The Ladies Aid Society to hold its monthly tea Thursday at 2 p m. communion services Thursday 6 50 p m and Sunday 10. catechetical classes Friday 2 p m.
An Emerson player will debut at Kenny's as part of a New Year program advertised by Victor Records and McConnell Music Co. The event showcases Toots Paka and the Hawaiian troupe with 416 Market advertising involvement.
Mrs Harry Hazlett wife of Captain Hazlett of the Eighth Army left Canton to join her husband at Paso Robles to cook. She helped prepare a real dinner for the entire company with big roasters of meat and grits.
Stark county bar leader A W Agler argues against creating a third resident judge and criticizes the district plan as a mistake. He says small towns lack work for extra judges and proposes limited travel expenses be covered only from a judge's allowance, while urging committee review in days ahead.
The first official act by J A Starrett on his first day as service director is to address new intercepts for east and west ends. Preliminary survey work will proceed once funds are available and a spring bond issue election may be held to finance sewers.
Washington January 2 The House resumes work after Christmas recess on the vocational education training bill already passed by the Senate. The measure would extend federal aid to all states for instruction in agriculture and the industrial and mechanical arts as part of a national program.
Relatives found 65 year old Frank X. Schmerser a wealthy Akron real estate man dead in bed this morning with his throat cut from ear to ear and the gas turned on full. He had been worried over a real estate deal he had just made.
Moock files suit on note for $500 against Dave Wilson proprietor with cross petition for $450. A. W. Agency represents the automobile case. attorney William to contest quiet title. Jacob Marks and others named in deed dispute. Seeman & Seeman act for defendants. Ad mentions Fritz cases and advance sale of seats for Fritz shows.
The newborn Andrew Remsik at 1416 Hymonday SW born at 12 05 a m Monday wins a $5 prize offered by Tony Vernon second hand dealer for the first baby born in 1917. Dr B F Banker confirms the time. Vernon will award $5 each if multiple babies share the 12 05 time.
An advance of seven cents occurred Tuesday raising the wheat price to 1.72 dollars per bushel. The new quote reflects market activity and buyer interest in the grain.
The forecast predicts a fair night with rising temperatures into Wednesday. Western and central Ohio are expected to warm more quickly, with a higher afternoon maximum and a cooler but mild night ahead.
Cleveland dispatch reports W S Stone and W G Lee announced a sealed message to about 1000 members of Big Four brotherhoods and allied orders. The content remains undisclosed though described as urging patience and awaiting Supreme Court rulings on the Adamson Act.
Mrs. Johnny Borden, wife of the millionaire, woke to find a burglar crouching near her door. She grabbed the jewels valued at $25,000 from her dresser, pursued the intruder into the hall, and phoned police before her husband could catch him.
An advertisement notes a Moose Dance at Bast Hall on Wednesday the 3rd with the home orchestra and Ladies 110c refreshments. Emerson Pianos and Players advertised at Kenny's Piano Dept and tax notices remind readers to meet due payments through Canton Morris Plan Bank with cheaper interest and clear titles.
A Wednesday evening at Garrettson's Soda Grill features a variety trio performing for patrons. The informal entertainment draws local diners and social activity to the venue.
London reports public interest centers on President Wilsons peace initiative after Allied replies to German proposals. Expected to reach the American ambassador in Paris within the week, the exchange signals cautious progress amid deadlock. London papers urge cautious drafting by British leaders and note Russia and France shaping their positions.
Governor Willis calls urgent action for a state home for crippled children as a humane and economic measure. A special committee will report to seek a $50,000 appropriation to buy land and build facilities. Senator Oberlin, who introduced the bill, will return from Columbus Tuesday night.
Thieves dynamited the safe at Globe Furnishing and Carpet Co in Tuscarawas Street East taking more than 2000 dollars in cash and jewelry. Police searched quietly since Tuesday morning but have no clues yet. exact loss pending thorough inventory and detectives continue inquiries.
Washington January 2 The administration moves to withdraw the Pershing column from Mexico with war department and White House aides stating the step is planned. Ambassador Fletcher, recently reassigned to Mexico, will confer with the president and is expected to be told to prepare for Mexico City posting.
Austro German troops break through in the Carpathians capturing Sovesha Moldavia and advancing along ridge sectors. Russian lines on both sides of the Oitez valley fall in storm attacks as Hungarians push in Dobrudja. Over 1600 more prisoners taken as fronts shift toward Bessarabia. Romanian regiments rush to the front in a desperate effort to halt the Teuton advance. Knights of Malta meet at Market Ave hall. E R Browne lecture on standing in line for warmth. Kitz Kreisler concert tickets on sale at McConnell and Ken ny’s.
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