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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1914

Page

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Sheriff Defends Raids In David Harris and Gig Hahn Cases

Sheriff Oberlin denounces lack of due diligence by City Solicitor Ruff and blames police for not knowing what constitutes evidence. He claims his office was not involved in the Harris raid and recounts confirming police success, while noting he intended to participate in the Hahn case but was told to let authorities proceed.

Oberlin David Harris Gig” Hahn Ruff Hahn Dave Harris Patterson Kunkel Nors Suuit Stolberg Kent Harris’ Place

Bells On Stark Electric Line Prompt Safety Briefing

Residents along Stark Electric crossing bells at 7th and Gibbs avenues report irregular ringing. Safety director Kunkel will confer with the company to address nightly disturbances and intermittent silencing that keep Canton awake and raise safety risks. Mrs. George Grove describes the ongoing fear and nuisance.

Kunkel Stark Electric Canton 7Th St NE Thst NE Gibbs Av

Kent to reorganize service department operations

Service Director Kent announces a complete overhaul of every division in the service department to run on a business-like basis. He targets engineering street cleaning and water works, seeks funds for an extra city engineer, and creates a construction engineer post for Luther K Zerbe. Ross Rohrer becomes chief draftsman and Lauder Zerbe oversees surveying corps.

Kent Finance Committee of Council Vision W. E. Sarver Luther K. Zerbe Ross Rohrer Dupttes Lauder Zerbe Rohrer

Council weighs sewage plant sites and cost estimate

The city plans to have the engineer prepare an estimate showing the extra cost of building the disposal plant on the Hosier site versus the Moser site. Council members toured both locations and will decide after the report, with the mayor set to present his plan Monday night.

Hosler Industry Moser Ralph Staley Staley Schrantz Carr Kent Sarver Hosier MOSEE

Mayor confidence tested in Harris saloon suit

Ex mayor Stolberg downplays a civil suit filed Monday by David Harris owner of a saloon and restaurant alleging improper appointments of Safety Director Kunkel and Service Director Kent. Harris seeks damages claiming reputational harm while police raids and evidence questions spark the case.

Stolbrge Turnbull Stolberg Common Pleas Amerman Bow & Mills David Harris Courtas 4Th St Kunkel Kent Mee Harris’ Place Harris

Ed Meyer Plans Run If Whitacre Steps Aside

Canton resident Edward J. Meyer states he will seek Congress in the district if Whitacre does not run again. Meyer says Whitacre has indicated he will not seek reelection, while Democrats in Canton plan to press Washington for developments that could alter Whitacre’s decision. Locals expect announcements soon as Canton Democrats mobilize.

Ed Meyer Whitacre Edward J. Meyer Canton Meyer Democrats Congress Washington

Weiss Plans Slow Change as Cleveland Revenue Chief

Harry Weiss, newly named collector of internal revenue for the Cleveland district, will delay naming any of the 14 deputies until after taking office next Monday. He stated he will not rush appointments and will proceed gradually, possibly naming one or two soon after assuming duties as he assesses staffing needs.

Harry Weiss Senate Internal Revenue Cleveland Weiss

National Fireproofing Co Not Owned by Congressman Whitacre

The National Fireproofing Co of Waynesburg is not owned by Congressman Whitacre. The congressman owns an ireproofing plant there, but the National Fireproofing Co plant is not his property.

National Fireproofing Co Waynesburg Whitacre The Daily News

Mesner Urges Fire Access Along Waterways After Plant Blaze

Canton Fire Chief Mesner urged owners to create driveways to riverbanks for water and access. A late Saturday fire at Hipp Clay grinding plant caused $2500 damage, requiring a 2000 foot hose stretch and delaying firefighting by about 45 minutes. He noted many plants lack near fire plugs or accessible driveways.

Canton Mesnar

Revoling Spouting and Purnaces Repair Ad

It offers repair work for specialty items and guarantees all work. The ad lists KR P Braucher at 1508 Navarre Rd BW Stark M-1834 and Walter H Double, Jeweler and Optician at 123 125 East Tuscarawas St advertising glasses and repair services with a reputation for careful work.

P. Braucher Navarre Rd Stark Walter H. Double Tuscarawas St Advt

Mrs Mary A Winkelman Dies of Apoplexy at 79

Mrs Mary A Winkelman aged 79 wife of Frank Winkelman died Sunday at her home 617 Clarendon SW from apoplexy Funeral services set for Wednesday at 9 30 am from the residence and at 11 am from Trinity A E Church with Fer 4 Boyer officiating Burial will be in West Lawn

Mary A. Winkelman Frank Winkelman Clarendonny Trinity A. EB Boyer Westawn

Mr and Mrs Jacob Lewis Welcome fifteenth Child

The couple from Findlay welcomed their 15th child, with the latest arrival on Sunday, adding to a large family.

Jacob Lewis

City Auditor Reports City Costs Hit 13.9 Million

Cincinnati annual city report shows total expenditures of 13 900 400 dollars for the last year. Auditor Washburn notes the high spending covered all departments and projects across the city budget.

Cincinnati Washburn

Resal Blend Coffee Noted for Its Fiery Aroma

A fragmented notice highlights Resal Blend Coffee known for its distinctive aroma and flavor notes. The snippet mentions branding and possible product identity but lacks clear details on event, date, or full description.

Apples and Potatoes. Pansy Baldwin Applies

An ad lists a runcible notice with prices and items for sale including apples and potatoes. Contact details show phone number 574 and the firm Leiterman Gehman & Co with named parties and a small cash figure of 1564 ner bu.

Pansy Baldwin Letherman, Gehman & Co

Governor Congratulates Carolyn Thomson on Adele role

New York reports the Minnesota governor wrote to Carolyn Thomson a shy eighteen year old Minneapolis singer chosen for the title role in Adele from over one hundred rivals. The governor, who heard her sing months ago, predicted she would win a high place on the professional stage.

New York Minnesota Carolyn Thomson Minneapolis Adele Thomson Sirs Lucretia Thomson Migs Thompson

Too Much Scotch In Him To Be Our Paddy O'Brien

Paddy O'Brien, a lifelong Canton resident known as the city’s most arrested citizen, stands in court after a mix up with a Carrollton man. Judge Quinn orders the other Paddy back to Carrollton as officials note the real man remains at the infirmary pondering his misidentified name.

Paddy O’brien Canton County Innfirmary Paddy O'Brien Quinn Paddy Patrick O'Brien Ould Ireland Carroleton Paddy Briens Carrollton Mick

Storm Delays Jury Report in Hartville District

The grand jury could not meet Monday due to heavy snows in country districts delaying members Edwin Bowers Wilson Houdebush and Harry Whetstone from Hartville reaching Canton. Prosecutor Pontius planned a car pick up but drifts blocked roads. The jury will complete its work and report to Common Pleas Judge Day on Tuesday.

Grand Jury Edwin Bowers Wilson Houdebush Harry Whetstone Hartville Canton Pontius Common Pleas

Would-Be Suicide Hospitalized After Alimony Failing Attempt

William Hossier, who fired a bullet into his side two weeks ago in a suicide attempt, has improved but remains confined at Mercy Hospital. He tried to end his life citing orders to pay alimony and unemployment difficulties.

William Hossier Mercy Hospital Hossier

Johnston Dancing School New Beginners Class

New beginners dance class begins at Johnston Dancing School with a Wednesday session on January 14 at 4 p m. The notice invites interested residents to join the Jar 74 Wight class for newcomers.

Johnston Dancing School Wight

Poolrooms Closed Sunday By City Order

The Stolberg administration ordered all pool rooms closed on Sunday with midnight Saturday shutting and cloth covers over tables. Safety Director Kunkel issued the order Thursday with a threat of immediate arrest for noncompliance and police said it would be enforced. Pool room owners warned the ban could cost them profits and rents as moving picture show operators plan to bid to use their rooms next week.

Stolberg Kunkel Moving Picture Proprietors

Children Suffer in County Jail Cell Amid Illness and Fear

Edna Blake 17, held on delinquency charges, suffers from two serious diseases and laments confinement in a steel lined county jail cell with a single grimy window. Two other girls from Cleveland joined her bed in the overcrowded cell as Sheriff Oberlin relocates the younger girl to his residence for safety and care.

Hope Edna Blake Cleveland Blake Oberlin Grae Bowser Mildie Cox Delaware Sastonst

Community meeting notice at Central Labor Hall on Tuesday

Notice invites all workers and craftspeople to a special meeting at Central Labor Hall. The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening and emphasizes welcoming union and non union members to discuss lore and local projects.

Hlettriegs Werkers Central Labor Hall

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Canton Police Kr. L. Mowry George Grove Service Dept Mone Col. E Council Engineering Department Pras Tark Lodge Cantonian Defewmant Company Mesner Resal Blend Coffee Ite Fing Fe-Ag —Adita Caraxn MoMmison Stolberg Administration Lid—Proprietors Danner
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