Shortage in Water Again Felt by Patrons
Patrons let water run to prevent freezing as supply strains persist. Residents report intermittent cuts and wary usage during cold snap. officials urge conservation and proper service checks.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1917
Page
1
Canton Fourth In Building In Leading Cities
Canton ranks fourth in 1916 building gains among 94 U S cities with a 116 percent rise while Akron trails at 112 percent. Building permits totaled 4 328 555 for 1916, up from 2 005 190 in 1915, averaging over 80 000 weekly and 350 000 monthly. Cantons water shortage disrupted services amid cold spell causing low pressures citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
United States
Akron
Duluth
Council weighs coal mine plan and water system upgrade
City leaders push a waterworks improvement program presented by Mayor Stolberg and consider leasing a city coal mine to ease shortages. A petition for a municipal coal yard drew council support, while Street work and street 13th street repairs are reviewed with findings from Service Director Starrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolberg
Waterworks Department
Canton
Typographical Union
Service
Starrett
Howard Dine
13Th St
Walnutaw
13Th-St
Dine
Border Patrol Extends Stay for Canton Troops
Canton troops in El Paso face another border patrol tour mid February along a 100 mile river front. Eighth Ohio infantry, along with other regiments, to resume patrol duties while some units may return home via Los Angeles if Pershing moves. Cook Lee Taylor avoids desertion charges after two month absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Ohio Infantry
EL Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Michigan
North Carolina
Buckeye Boys
Ohio
Col. Vollrath
Gen. Pershing
Mexico
Paso
Pershing
United States
Ohio Brigade
Speaks
Buckeye State
Los Angeles
California
Canton Company
Cook Lee Taylor
Company
Capt. Hazlett
Miti
Charles Steese to Wed Vaudeville Star Mae Frances Hill
Massillon racer Charles Steese engages Mae Frances Hill of New York a vaudeville favorite known for I Didnt Raise My Boy to be a Soldier. The couple announced in Monday’s note with a February wedding set in New York before a California wedding trip. Hill, once a bronco rider and vaudeville singer, has long been a popular figure on the vaudeville circuit. Steese and his former wife Pauline Steese were divorced over a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Steese
Massillon
Jacquith
Atlantic City
Steese
Mae Frances Hill
New York
Mae Francis
California
Miss Hill
Massiilon
Mandalay
Pauline Steese
Fall of Galatz in Roumania Expected Soon
Berlin dispatches report Field Marshal Von Mackensen’s armies close to Galatz with German Bulgarian Turkish troops only about five miles away. The fall would cut the Russo Roumanian line on the lower Sereth, and grain stores at the port are a key objective amid heavy Russian resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Mackensen
Galatz
Roumanian Front
Braila
Sereth
Galats
To Blame Allies For War's Length
London reports German allies plan a manifesto blaming the Entente for prolonging the war. Kaiser Wilhelm turns 58 January 28. Charles of Austria Ferdinand in Bulgaria and the Turkish heir apparent will sign in Berlin January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Charles of Austria
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Berlin
Man Confesses to Murder in Hotel Deshler Room
Weldon H Wells pleaded not guilty to premeditated murder in the Deshler Hotel Deshler room 306 with Mona Simon the victim. He confessed to Chief Carter and prosecutors after arrival from Huntington and will be held at the county jail pending grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Weldon H Wells
Mona Simon
Deshler
J. H Perry
Wells
Deeil J. Randall
Carter
Albanese
Robert Duncan
Huntington
Ind
Wels
B. Benfer
Kansas City
German Peace Prospects Enter New Phase in Washington
Washington dispatch reports officials expect an informal effort to shape terms with Germany and its allies as President Wilson pursues peace moves. Entente foes likely to meet proposals to share burden and limit submarine warfare while avoiding a full break with the U.S. The plan aims for a quiet discussion of terms and may shift power toward antiwar elements in Germany if peace talks fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Entente
Jackson to Women Lead Farm Club Movement in Jackson to
The Jackson to Farm Women’s club promotes forming Farm Boys and Girls clubs in Jackson to. They seek cooperation from C P McFadden to organize the youth groups and plan meetings with County Agent Smith. Mrs Leo Shearer travels to Canton to discuss ideas and the group emphasizes practical farming skills and household arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Jackson-to
Farm Womens’ Club
C. P. McFadden
Leo Shearer
Canton
Smith
Mia Shearer
Mudbrook
Starkee
Sunnybrook
Joseph Tilton
Married Life 91 Years Old for Canton Couples
Two Canton couples reach their fifty first wedding anniversary with quiet, informal celebrations. William Figley and his wife celebrate Tuesday, married in 1866, longtime Canton residents with three children and ties to local business. Michael Glaser and wife also observe the milestone after moving from Hungary. their children have long resided in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
William Figley
Cleveland-ay NW
B.F. Figley
Lane Concern
P. A. Smith
Figley
Canton Grocery Co
Michael Glaser
Sth-st NE
Glaser
Fel
Arpas
Hungary
Wait For Our Red Tag Sale Commences January 20
Canton Fishing Co. ad item announces a red tag sale opening late January 20. The notice is brief with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Fishing Co
Adu
Irday
Biggest Money Saving Sale Ad Runs in Canton and Sea
Advertisement notes a major money saving sale in Canton and Sea on next Tuesday with a reference to Dance Eagle Hall. It lists Eagles' degree team performing Tuesday the 16th and Kame's Orchestra with ad dates 14 15 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Kame
Watch This Paper Ever Held In Canton
Advertisement note directs readers to see the last page of next Tuesday's issue for details about an event titled Watch This Paper Ever Held In Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Adg
Record cold hits four below as snow piles high
A brutal cold snap continues with temperatures dropping to four below zero late Sunday night breaking last winter's low. Snow accumulations consternate residents as gas pressure dwindles toward exhaustion in several districts.
Robertsville Records 20 Below Zero Overnight
Temperature readings at Robertsville show two thermometers dipping to 20 degrees below zero at 9 o clock Sunday night. I N Dager notes one device at the homes of Hiram Yohe and Frank Devaux recorded 18 below at that time while his own instrument moved from six above at 4 pm to 18 below at 9 pm and 2 above by 6 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertsville
I. N. Dager
Hiram Yohe
Frank Devaux
Dager
Snow and coal shortages grip city as cold spikes
Heavy snowfall and a temperature plunge disrupted rail service and crippled street car lines. Snow totals reached nine inches with sun on Sunday, then fell to minus temperatures before warming to ten by noon Monday. Gas pressure dropped in the west end, coal deliveries lagged, and trains ran hours behind. Street crews cleared crossings at 4 am, helping pedestrian traffic recover while rail and coal supply strains persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Dan Scanlon
Divison
Pennsylvania Ines
Baltimore and Ohio
RB & O
Preston
Weather Cripple Ohio Traffic Warns Of Heavy Snow
In Columbus on January 15 the Weather Bureau warned that wire service and railroad traffic across Ohio will be seriously crippled within four hours due to unsettled weather. Prof Alexander, chief, said temperatures will stay cold for days with snow likely to total over twelve inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Hited States Weather Bureau
Alexander
Enow
Daily News Want Ads Offer Easy Path to Profit
Whether you seek to buy an interest in a profitable established business or need a partner to help expand, Daily News Want Ads provide one sure easy method. Read them daily for profit and results by calling 3500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly News
Carton Home Furnishing Co Ady Ad
Local ad urges shoppers to buy outfits from Carton Home Furnishing Co Ady highlighting large stock and low prices with emphasis on quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carton Home Furnishing Co
Ady
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