17 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
1
A public notice outlines a proposed $90,000 measure for a cripple home project. Officials call for community review and potential approval at upcoming meetings. The document specifies funding details and project scope to address housing needs for residents with disabilities.
A Pennsylvania freight wreck on a bridge over the Ohio Canal derailed cars carrying dynamite but none left the rails. The runaway car struck the Herancourt Brewing Co barn, wrecking the structure and injuring two horses. One worker escaped injury by a minute. Traffic halted until the line was cleared.
The speaker at the convention voiced confidence that prohibition would win this year. He cited scientific investigation and a moral awakening, noting European experiences as evidence of an overwhelming prohibition sentiment in the United States. He defended his stance against accusations of factions within the Democratic Party.
Metzger of Canton attends Ohio Dry Federation representing the state group with Dr T Walls Grose of Canton at the First Methodist Episcopal church. William J. Bryan, leading dry advocate, arrives Wednesday morning to address university students and a mass meeting, then speaks to suffragists at a luncheon.
Dr. A F McGarrah of Chicago outlines February as a training month for church workers to recruit and organize. District prayer meetings and in church training will occur citywide to prepare for an evangelistic drive and to convert nonparticipants from the recent effort. Dr. McGarrah will return February 21 for further talks with Canton pastors on Pastor George E Jackson hosting services themed The Supremacy of the Church.
Canton enthusiasts contest census figures and local estimates claiming the city’s population differs from official counts. The U S Census Bureau lists about 60,852 residents with other directories and chamber officials disputing or refining that figure amid debates over growth and industrial aid.
Oberlin named as Republican member of an eight person bipartisan committee to draft a new state tax law to take effect April 1. The plan aims to unify Republican and Democratic support after a recent court ruling. The committee will also consider retaining elected assessors and eliminating the board of revision in favor of a board of review.
Crowds thronged the hearing room to hear testimony from high officials as the committee considers leaks connected to Wilsons peace note. Mrs Ruth Thomson Visconti, named by Lawson as the source, was expected to testify but the session was postponed by Representative Garrett.
Washington dispatch reports dwindling hope for early peace as neutrals and the Vatican echo administration gloom. Officials say the entente note has closed doors to direct talks and bolstered central powers to resist terms, making informal moves the only likely path.
Shocking display of scant clothing on a Uncle Sam figure provokes a conference in Chicago. Frances Beauchamp defends modesty while others urge more coverage, arguing for conservative display of national imagery and public standards.
A fragmentary diary style piece references Kaiser and war guilt with an event noting a meeting of a Newsboys Scout organization. The text mentions Ford Republic in Detroit, an entertainment and membership committee, and a boxing out scene among boys. Harry Locie to sing song waltzes at Winter Garden Dance tonight.
Russian counter offensive in Mol continues as officials report heavy forces clash against German positions near Vadent. Turks retreat from strong holds while attempts to capture Laburtea fail. date remains January 17 with sparse details due to damaged text.
Admiral Dewey, hero of Manila Bay and a leading world naval figure, died at his home Tuesday at 5 56 as the nation poured in condolences. Presidents, generals and foreign leaders expressed mourning as Britain reports a German raider has sunk twelve allied ships and captured two more, with prize crews and possible conversion to merchant cruisers.
The Can ton Sheet Steel Co announces the first contract for its addition to the plant. Director McClaskey supervises the cement work with a project cost of about $1,000,000. The expansion near Harrison Bay SW will add furnaces and 1,600 new jobs as Melbourne Iron handles the concrete work.
The Canton coal situation will be discussed Wednesday night at a Central Labor Union meeting after a petition by the local Typographical Union to establish a municipal coal yard. Councilman Witter said the committee has preliminary work on leasing a coal mine to relieve the shortage.
County officials consider a plan proposed by Rabbi David Itro to employ workhouse prisoners in Canton shops and factories at regular pay. Supt. John Hoyer backs it pending county approval. The proposal would allocate one third of salaries to fines, workhouse costs, and a third for pardons based on honesty, with further discussions with A Snyder and Prosecutor Sweitzer ongoing.
Since December vessels report arrivals off the Irish coast with the Belgian steamer Sam Land held by German officers. The Sam Land carried food for Welgluim and flew the Belgian flag but was boarded as a raider by Moldavia ships, according to captain statements. Continued on Page Two.
Washington January 17 The government must buy shells from a belligerent country to arm the navy with 18 and 14 inch shells. The navy department awarded Hatfield IM of London a contract for 2000 16 inch shells at 513 each and 4500 14 inch shells at 250 each, delivery in 16 months. American firms offered larger bids and longer delivery times.
The Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and dinner will be held Monday evening in the Courts dining room, with a 6 o'clock start and informal program. About 350 can be accommodated, with 275 reservations already received. Dr J Paul Goode of Chicago University is slated to speak on Evolution of a.
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