18 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
1
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British and French warships scour the Atlantic for a German raider accused of capturing merchant ships. The hunt focuses on the South American coast and U S waters as the admiralty confirms vessels sunk and an effort to locate the raider's base.
Canton faced a coal shortage impacting the Waterworks as central pumps risked downtime. Nagey Golding of the Canton Ice Co. secured permission to haul coal from storage to the pumping yard while dealers supplied limited tonnage. City officials weighed shutting pumps if supply dwindled and Mayor Solberg ordered an investigation into railroad car allocations.
Silvia A. Pettirossi Paraguayan aviator and head of Paraguay's army flying corps died in a looping crash near La Plata Argentina. He had flown at Brighton Beach in 1915 where a stalled propeller nearly killed him, but survived with minor damage to his monoplane. His widow was Sarah de Ucher, famed Paraguayan beauty.
A pupil misstates West minster Abbey as a cemetery and misnames David Copperfield as the author of Ivan Hoe. Teachers say the issue is student distraction and lack of focus rather than ability, noting many students cannot recall teachers' names.
Specials list groceries including potatoes lard apples and cider from Keyser's Grocery with contact details. Advertisements announce parties dances events and office hours for the County Treasurer Fremont Coldren and various civic notices.
City Solicitor Ruff ruled that Canton cannot lease a coal mine or run a coal yard due to its federal form of government. Mayor Stolberg and Councilman Witter continue seeking relief, while a citizen committee investigates coal shortages and high prices, with a report expected within a week to guide possible actions.
At Memorial hall in Columbus the Ohio Dry convention endorsed a single constitutional amendment to prohibit manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor, to be voted on in November. Wayne B. Wheeler presented the joint conference report as delegates praised prohibition work and condemned the Ohio license system. The measure would repeal the home rule amendment and existing license laws, with carve outs for medicinal scientific mechanical and sacramental uses.
In Cleveland on January 18 three streetcars failed to stop for Joe Meskio. The fourth stopped after Joe threw a brick through a window. A policeman aboard the car arranged Joe’s ride in a patrol vehicle.
The agenda includes Dollar Day and the annual meeting set for February 14 discussed by directors of the Retail Merchants association at a Tuesday 4 p m session.
Ice skates priced at 82.00 and 81.49 with a special offer of 1.49 per pair in an advertisement from Klein and Heffelman Co. featuring onion extension ice skates.
Adyvy announces a movie dance event at the M. W. A. Auditorium for tonight featuring a community gathering with music and dancing.
More than 100 realtors and guests attended the Canton board’s third annual banquet at the Elks club. Louis A. Moses urged statewide and city organization to back the Smith law, defend real estate interests, and push for lawful legislation while guiding members to contact their representatives.
Jack Daniels a 25 year old Sebring potter is reported alive after a physician declared him dead from inhaling car exhaust. He collapsed under a car, Dr Sivon treated him for hours, a palmotor revived him, and his recovery is seen as certain.
Reports from Rome say the Entente plans to place the Duke of Aosta on the Greek throne. Constantine would be exiled as Italy uses Balkan forces to back a new regime in Athens and Salonika.
Rival towns claim county records for largest dressed hogs with weights between 619 and 653 pounds. Francis Wagner near Robertsville raised a 620 pound hog yielding 39 gallons of lard, sold for 11 12 cents per pound. J H Dager butchered a 653 pound hog and 19 gallons of lard, while locals debate which community holds the true Stark county hog record.
County officials will study Rabbi David Gross plan to use workhouse prisoners. Prosecutor Frank Sweitzer will consult with the rabbi after his Cincinnati trip. Trustees may advise on implementation as sentences could shorten and a third of POW earnings go to families, fines, and workhouse costs.
The New York exhibit shows kimono sleeves, pleats, gores and slash pockets for men in 1918. Story notes two perfect "gentlemen thirty-sixes" model the new styles with sky blue linings to brighten dress.
The Canton Humane Society plans a full reorganization with an office, a trained humane agent, and a city or county based assistant. W L Alexander will present a detailed 188% finances report to county commissioners, aiming to secure funding and a salary of at least 100 dollars monthly.
Columbus Ohio January 18 State Treasurer Chester K Bryan announced support for woman suffrage hoping the assembly will pass the bills in both houses He cited Madison County where women own and operate over 25000 acres of land and pay taxes but have no voting voice A P Sandles former secretary of the state agricultural board also backed the presidential suffrage bill for Ohio Women.
An auction will be held Saturday January 20 at 2 PM featuring sales of property from Congregational Tabernacle and Sherbury NW. Advertising notices numbered 16 to 19 list the items and sale terms.
Advy announces a 3c movie dance at M. W. A. Auditorium tonight. Local patrons are invited to attend the event described in brief notices.
Aultman Hospital planning board will meet Thursday evening to discuss building a new hospital costing 509000 funded by a 400000 campaign plus 100000 from the Aultman estate. An addition to the old building is deemed inadvisable due to wear. Plans include advanced labs operating rooms and X ray facilities reflecting wartime medical progress.
Children return from school spot the season's first robin on 7th St NW near B&O tracks as it shivers in snow and sings to attract attention amid long evenings. An ad notes Walter H. Double Jeweler and Optician at The Hall Mark Store and other upcoming sales and events.
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