07 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
1
telegrams of condolence pour into the Roosevelt home as the nation weighs a public service. President Wilson and others express sympathy. New York plans a simple memorial while London and European leaders convey regards.
Berlin erupts in chaos as radicals seize police headquarters and machine guns appear on streets. Spartacists, led by Liebknecht and Luxemburg, suppress rival papers while Loyal Ebert forces prepare to storm the station. Independent Socialists join the Sparticides in a declared final revolutionary fight.
Canton marks memorial tribute to Theodore Roosevelt with a brief interlude of manufacturing activity silent notices and half mast flags. The funeral procession is moving toward Oyster Bay as city buildings reflect the nation wide homage to the late president and his ties to McKinley.
Ira W. Oberlin 1312 Sixth St SW Canton son of Mrs Elizabeth Oberlin died in action on November 11 the armistice signing day. He served in Company C 312 Machine Gun Battalion later listed in casualty roll. He left Canton May 28 trained at Camp Gordon Ga sailed overseas August 6 reaching France by then. His last letter dated October 28 said German planes buzzed a small French town as they hurried along. A telegram December 28 confirmed his infantry death though family questions company and identity. He leaves a mother one brother and two sisters.
Wireless Telegraphy prepares for merchant marine work at the Y M C A School with a 20 student limit. Also ads for dance at Eagle Hall with Norwood's orchestra and a Foreign Trade course by the Business Training Corporation of New York starting January 20 at the Y M C A. A Paris artist Bonnet will perform at St. Peter's Wednesday evening.
Canton soldiers of the 332nd Regiment now in Italy may reach home ahead of others. A letter from Robert Ballard to his father Fred Ballard notes the unit joined the band in Rome then moved to Naples for embarkation. The 332nd, once part of the 83rd, is now independent and was active in Italy’s final days. Colonel Wallace commends the regiment for bravery and handling unaccustomed duties as diplomats and fighters.
Mrs. Charles W. Zollinger, 35, wife of a Canton firm member, died at 1127 Piedmont Ave NE Tuesday at 10 45 a m from double pneumonia after Spanish influenza. Survived by husband, three children, parents, a sister Marian Gates Massillon, and two brothers in military service. Funeral at home Wednesday 1 30 p m Rev Walter McCowatt in charge. Burial private. Dr A E Beckett to occupy Dr Douds office Jan 15.
The Cantons Victory Army of 1800 men visited every home between 5 and 8 pm Monday to explain the needs of overseas troops and the Victory Safe. No money was solicited. instead, participants discussed the cause and distributed Victory Call papers for awareness.
The late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urged Americans to back the United War Work campaign and not let peace discourage aid to the troops. With all his sons in service he stressed duty to veterans and the need to oversubscribe the drive to show gratitude and sustain organizations aiding soldiers at home and front.
Notice lists W A Bell recorder and Carl F Spanagel commander for the Knights of the Temple event. Also includes ads for saleslady wanted at Ged C Wille Co and ad specials from Buehler Bros Market with home made Sauer Kraut and various meats. A Food Adm license and chiropractor ad appear among brief local notices.
John C. Schrank, the man who shot Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee in 1912, was photographed at the state asylum for the criminal insane. He said he admired Roosevelt personally and called him “the incarnation of a dangerous assetem.”
Waterworks Superintendent Louis Ohliger urges immediate installation of a 5 000 000 gallon capacity pump at the Harrisburg Road station to ensure summer supply. The $35 000 unit would be funded by a $190 000 bond issue, with potential July completion if bonds sell as expected. Five new wells may also be drilled at the site and related plans await water commission approval.
Samuel Guy Hicks of 212 Maryland Ave SW has received the Belgium and French honor cross for bravery. He serves with the 146th Ambulance company, once the Fourth Ambulance, recruited in Canton under Captain Lawrence. Hicks appears among 130 of the 37th division cited for special bravery. Lost brown leather wallet with policies and owner cards. Notify W F Baehrens.
A 12 week high grade course for foremen begins January 22 at the Canton School of Commerce and Business. Enrollment is limited. For full information call or see A C Sawhill at the Y M C A.
Jan 6 dispatch reports Prince Sapicha directing a coup in Poland to form a coalition government with Paderewski urged to lead. Buildings occupied by military, efforts to win generals to coalition, amnesty promised, cabinet members missing, Paderewski’s status unclear as mission to recall him unfolds. Also notes wage dispute and a concert course advertisement.
Canton's public school system plans a new building with site selection in weeks. A resolution authorizes 162000 in bonds for the new school and repairs, to be offered to the sinking fund commission, then the industrial commission, or sold to the highest bidder at par. An investigation into conditions and congestion will guide the final site and plan with a report due next month.
The Canton School of Commerce and Business announces a new Pace Pace course in Accountancy and Business Administration beginning January 21. Targeted at experienced bookkeepers, enrollment is limited to 30. See A C Sawhill at the Y M C A for details.
Prof Theophio Dambar of the University of Akron will teach a Spanish course at the Canton School of Commerce starting January 15. Enroll at the Y M C A Adv department. Geo Wille & Co 410 Market av N Adv.
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