14 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
1
Forty eight entries compete for a one hundred thousand prize at the News Westfield food show as Allied troops rush five hundred thousand more into action. Berlin reports unrest in Russian towns while Paris and Laon fronts endure heavy artillery and infantry engagements north of Soissons.
A memo suggests steps to aid merchants including a trade extension plan and adjustments to advertising. The document references a committee to assess differences and notes a slow week at Austyte with concerns over dollar sales days and department advertising.
Recommendations for improvements to benefit the association and the city were outlined in the annual report by President J. Kenny. Directors elected for the ensuing year are A. S. Eynon, W. C. Green, E. J. Heielman, J. Edmunds, B. J. Behrabach and M. P. Wie. They will meet to select the chamber’s president and adopt a resolution calling for a 100,000 population figure for Canton. Continued on Page Two, Col. 1.
Mayor Stolberg concludes after months of study that a city disposal plant like Cleveland’s will not be practicable in Canton. He plans to press council to take over the Sanitary Garbage Co. and establish permanent free garbage collection, arguing that low income areas avoid service due to cost and that volume determines plant viability.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a drop in temperature. Forecasters warn of colder conditions on Friday following today and current overnight readings.
Safety Director Kunkel announces cancellation of numerous municipal dances amid rising costs for music and entertainment. Officials vow to reconsider only if property rights and funding allow, with possible limits on contracts for night events and a focus on preserving a municipal building.
Canton's charities compete for proceeds from baked articles at the Daily News Pure Food show in the Auditorium next week. A $100 prize will be awarded to the organization with the most ballots, with ballots printed nightly. The cooking school runs Monday to Saturday with expert lectures by Sherwood Snyder and assistance from Mrs. Consra Canton. women may vote for their favorite group.
Charles Myers, a 60 year old carpenter, died from a self inflicted gunshot at his home on Courtay SW after a divorce suit filed by his wife Nettle E. Myers. Mrs Myers, married 34 years, claimed she supported the family, faced cruel treatment for two decades, and had not worked since marriage. The shooting occurred as a deputy sheriff approached during the workday. Continued on Page Two, Col.
Reports from Rome and Naples indicate the Italian earthquake may kill at least 25,000 with 5,000 injured, as cities like Avezzano and L’Aquila suffer massive destruction. King Victor Emmanuel visits the interior while relief efforts expand, Vatican buildings damaged and Pope Benedict XV offers prayers.
News from Avezzano in the Abruzzi district of Italy sparks fear among Canton residents as they rush to steamship offices for updates on thousands made homeless by the disaster. Many Italians abroad worry relatives may be among the casualties as early reports trickle in. continued on page three.
A promotional piece extols the power of daily classifieds to grow thriving businesses. It notes many ads run for years, covering furniture dealers, janitors, motorcycles, and other trades, and urges readers to advertise to avoid being forgotten.
Officials said no changes will be made to the current water rates for the waterworks department for now. A board of control plan to settle the issue scheduled for January has been dropped, reversing a prior rate cut given last year by a former city administration due to lack of funds for extensions.
County commissioners plan to issue more than $110,000 in bonds on February 17 to cover township and property owner shares for this year’s road projects. A county road plan under contract with Waynesboro is set, with bidding advertised February 24. Hearings on four roads were approved Wednesday, with three more hearings scheduled for next Wednesday.
Wheat prices continued to climb for a second week with a Thursday jump to $1.30 per bushel. The Daily News classified columns note the volatile market as buyers and sellers scan the latest figures.
Two Canton concerns The Cante ery Co and the Moore Garter Co have been asked for two large English government contracts. One covers 100 VO razors and 10 000 dozen blue work shirts. The Ivory Garte Co of New Orleans, represented by Sol Salberg, predicts a two to three year war, with government hires priced to stay competitive. A special Masonic notice and county tax office hours appear in the same item.
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