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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
1
Congressman J J Whitacre declares he may run for governor against Cox and vows to wage a fierce fight if he stays out. He says his issue will be Coxs machine politics while warning fellow Democrats of a brutal primary battle.
A Daily News report notes N O T C cars in Canton were uncomfortably cold Wednesday morning with interiors as low as 40 degrees. Passengers wore heavy clothing while heat gradually rose by noon. Service Director Kent promised to raise the matter with Me T. after complaints.
Oliver W. Hall the county surveyor in a second term is expected to resign within days following a grand jury investigation. The inquiry centered on a November commission for tax maps for the new tax assessors Oscar M. Abt Milton Moore. Prosecutor Hubert Pontius will demand Holl’s resignation if he does not quit. Five junior engineers testified, some indicating they paid portions of their salaries to Hall’s office.
Miss Corrine Miller aged twenty three celebrated in Sandusky Ohio after a justice court jury allowed her to keep a piano given by Henry Bromme. Bromme who dated her seven years had bought the instrument on installments and sued the piano company for payments made. the jury ruled against him.
Jonas A Mills aged 51 a Canton plumber died Wednesday at 11 50 am at his home 810 Cleveland Ave NW after an illness of four weeks He leaves a widow and seven children Mary Charles Helen Catherine Pauline John and Loretta Mills was in the plumbing business in Canton for 17 years.
Continued protest against jail conditions spreads in three runs. City board of health action targets both city and county jails. Prosecutor Pontius urges removal of Edna Blake to isolate her in hospital ward. County commissioners move to inspect jails and consider new cells at the sheriff’s rest areas.
Fragmentary weather forecast hints unsettled conditions with possible snow tonight and Thursday. The page also advertises a Peoples Lecture Course with few single admission tickets and a concert priced at 80 cents.
The Tonton Home Furnishing Co. announces the Furniture Sale of the Year starting Thursday morning with discounts ranging from ten to fifty nine percent on furniture gas ranges and bedding.
A brief advertisement offers a few single admission tickets for the Apollon Concert on Wednesday night the 30th. Each ticket is sold at the advertiser's rate.
A report details heat levels in several street cars with times and car numbers including Canton-Massillon No.52 at 10:05 and Cleveland-av Market-st No. 404 at 10:15. Passengers bundled near a stove felt limited warmth as some cars reached 60 degrees while others stayed near 49.
The reporter observed a thermometer showing 50 degrees. Two traveling men boarded at the B. and O. likely adding to the unfolding scene and local travel chatter.
Canton gains two votes on the Stark county budget commission under a revised law allowing the city to apportion its tax receipts. The May organization will include Mayor Stolberg City Solicitor Walter Ruff and County Auditor Oberlin, shifting influence away from Massillon and Alliance and enabling Canton to direct its funds. The panel will convene June in the county auditor's office and set pay for clerks and messengers.
Ed ward Beardsley barricades inside a barricaded Maryville home with nine children wife and sister in law as a posse seeks his arrest for fatally wounding J W Putman the poor overseer Beardsley fired on a deputy and the sheriff orders deputies to starve the house rather than risk family deaths The standoff stems from Putman taking Beardsleys children to the poorhouse during the cold hunger crisis.
Joseph Andy, a prisoner sent to Columbus from Stark County last year for second degree murder, may have his life sentence commuted by the pardon board. An appeal will be made to the board Thursday by Andy’s friends and relatives.
The Sidison Diamond Disc Phonograph is highlighted as an epoch making musical instrument. It is promoted as essential for refined homes with daily recitals morning and afternoon. Sold by Klein & Heffelman Co. dyvt.
The notice advertises a Apollo Concerto event on Wednesday night with tickets priced at 50 cents each. Adyvt 12-14.
Advertisement shows a round trip fare of 1.25 dollars on the W. and F. line to Cleveland with sale dates including travel on Saturday and return Sunday or Sunday only.
John Calvin Green, aged seventy, dies in Wooster Ohio after living quietly for five years as a stonecutter. He once confessed to shooting a man and serving time, then vowed to bury the past and return to his wife and children after saving $2000. Fourteen hundred dollars are left for his relatives.
Washington January 14. Postmaster General Burleson seriously considers raising the parcel post weight limit to 100 pounds. Trials with the recently increased limit have shown satisfactory results.
William Burns aged thirty died at his home 217 Sthst SW from a complication of diseases. He is survived by his mother Mrs Anne Burns five sisters Anna Alice Pearl all of Canton Mrs Margaret Johnson Detroit Mich and Mrs Alfred Voxse Canton and three brothers John and Charles Canton and Edward Pittsburgh Pa.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Seifert of Cottage Grove NW died Tuesday night from pneumonia, authorities said. Funeral arrangements were pending.
A reader describes becoming infatuated with the A B New Idea gas range praised for saving fuel and its beautiful design. The note mentions Klein and Heffelian as part of the advertisement or endorsement context.
Glasgow Woolen Mills Co advertises remaining overcoats in sizes 35 to 42 with values up to 32.50 but priced at 14.95. Located at 214 Market av N in the Glasgow area, ad running on 14 15 16.
Canton Home Furnishing Co announces a big discount sale on furniture gas ranges and bedding starting Thursday morning. The ad highlights a wide selection and special prices to attract shoppers.
Ohio coal miners at the annual convention voted down a plan to suspend work if the new wage scale isn't settled by April 1. The action covers the central field including Ohio Illinois Indiana and western Pennsylvania. The convention adjourns as Moore and Savage attend a joint conference in Indianapolis to resolve pending agreements if no contract is reached by April 1.
The trial of Gig Hahn and his wife began Wednesday afternoon before Justice of the Peace Correll. The hearing was delayed a day by defense and prosecution agreement.
An advertiser highlights artistic picture framing by the Klein and Hefferman Company, promoting refined framing of pictures and related services in an early 20th century trade ad.
The notice notes coat prices climbing to $18 in the market despite broader price pressures. Traders report steady demand as winter garments move briskly in downtown stalls.
Leo branch No 2 M B A will hold installation of officers and entertain branches Nos 10 and 495 Thursday evening Jan 15. Ray Waechter secretary advertising.
Local music shop advertises used upright pianos traded in on Player Pianos. Two price points offered as closeout deals. The Klein & Heffelman Co-Advy is cited as the advertiser.
Halifax reports heavy seas and wreckage found near Yarmouth as searchers pursue the missing Royal Mail steamer Cobequid with 100 crew and passengers aboard. The Lady Laurier and Royal George scouted in thick weather while tugs aided, but position remains a mystery.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Trainmen postpones its Friday night event due to a death in the chairman's family. Tickets go on sale February 22.
Demonstration concerts for the Smith and Barnes player piano are scheduled daily with easy operation and payment options. An invitation promotes learning the instrument and invites attendance at ongoing demonstrations.
Advertises regular 1.25 dollar storm aprons now 48 cents while supplies last from The Klein and Kefselman Co.
The Conten t Home Furnishing Co announces a semi annual sale starting Thursday morning with savings ranging from 10 to 40 percent on select items across the store.
The Klein and Heffelman Co. markets washing machines as essential to the home alongside sewing machines, highlighting Adyl products and related household appliances to attract buyers.
The notice touts a memory of a piano and worn but trusted school aids. It mentions Klein & Heflerman Co advising on eyewear and Walter H. Deale as jeweler and optician at 123 and 125 Tuswarawasst E, suggesting a local business directory or classified ad snippet.
Advertisement notes a small batch of single admission tickets for an Apollo Concert Co event on a Wednesday night priced at 50 cents each. It advertises available tickets directly from the promoter.
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