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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

Page

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Whereabouts of German Raider Still Mystery

The German raider Moene remains at large with guesses of Gulf of Mexico or Canary Islands as its hideouts. The Hudson Maru, captured by Germans, is a prison ship at Pernambuco and refugees from Barri Nantes and Asneries head to Bahia to await transport to France.

Buenos Aires Pernambuco Bernambuco Bahia France Unitedstates Moene Tme Gulf of Mexico Canary Islands Theermans Radarshire Radnorshire Rench Samara Rio Janeiro Ortega Pernampuro

Harmony and Rainsberger Launch Kron Ardmore Rubber Co

Harmony and J H Rainsberger travel to Ardmore Oklahoma to establish a $1,000,000 rubber company the Kron Ardmore Rubber Co Harmony serves as president of the concern and Rainsberger acts as legal advisor They plan to divide time between Ardmore and the western plant location with potential permanent residence later for Harmony who will remain in Ardmore for now.

Ardmore

St Pauls Episco Church to Open in Ibbs Ave NE School

The Mission of St Pauls Episcopal Church will be opened Sunday at 2 20 P M in the Ibbs Avenue NE School. Sunday school follows with a short church service led by Rev I R McCowatt. The board of education approved use of the school several weeks ago and the arrangement will continue for some weeks.

Ibbs I R McCowatt Will Irge Board of Education

New Quarter Features a Statue of Liberty on the 13 Star Coin

The First National Bank received a shipment of the new quarter depicting a goddess Liberty with a bare knee. The design shows Liberty in filmy drapery through a gateway with thirteen stars, the American bird in flight, and the motto K. Pluribus Unum. Mint mark M visible. Cashier G. Saxton calls it the most artistic coin yet.

First National Bank Liberty K. Pluribus Unum G. Saxton

Mayor's water plan meeting eyed for Sunday

Councilman Hobush says he will seek a conference with Mayor Stolberg and city officials to discuss the mayor's water system recommendations. A Sunday or Monday water committee meeting may follow if a timely report can be prepared for Monday night. Kirk's committee on bad telephone service plans to report after touring plants and interviewing managers.

Hobush Council Water Committee Stolberg Council Water Committee Kirk Canton The State Telephone Company

Big Income Tax Warnings Hit Canton Area

The Internal Revenue Service warns residents and businesses in Canton area to file returns. Individuals earning over 3000 dollars annually must report income with married filings starting at 4000 dollars. Corporations with capital over 75000 dollars face excise tax. Pools, theaters, churches, clubs, and war munitions facilities are taxed. war material tax stands at 12.5 percent. Revenue officer Harry H. Weiss available at the post office to explain rules and collect forms.

Internal Revenue Harry H. Weiss Weiss United Steel Co Canton

Lost Aviators Safe At Last In Arizona Desert

Army aviators lost over the Sonora desert in Mexico since January 10 are safe in Arizona. Lieutenant W A Robertson found wandering at Gila Mountain base, while Lieutenant Colonel H G Bishop, exhausted and near collapse, was left with four men and later rescued. They had survived eight days with minimal food and water after descending due to fuel and navigation problems.

Rosario San Diego California Robertson Bishop

Groner Loses Salary Suit Against Metal Ceiling Co

A jury in Judge Day's court ruled for the Metal Ceiling Co in the case brought by Charles C. Groner seeking 125 dollars as unpaid salary for his discharge as general superintendent.

Judge Day Charles C. Groner Metal Groner

Nation Mourns as Navy Hero Admiral Dewey Buried

Washington joins Vermont and New York in honoring Admiral George Dewey after his funeral rites. President Wilson attends private capitol ceremonies and ships fire 19 gun salutes as the nation grieves its distinguished naval leader.

Washington George Dewey Vermont Manila Bay Army Navy Admiral Dewey New York City Wilson

Auditorium Dance Saturday Night at Low Admission

Auditorium dance advertised for Saturday night with good comic pictures. Free dancing until 8 15. Admits 5 cents. Ages 18 to 19 and 20.

Injunction Sues City Over Cookay Street Improvement

William H. Wagener filed Saturday to stop the city from collecting an assessment on his property for the crossing of B and O tracks. He charges the crossing legislation was irregular and seeks a restraining order in the suit.

Cookay William H. Wagener Wagener

Moots Norwood Orchestra at Chi Sigma Dance

Say January 20 1917 at Eagles Hall admission 25 cents per person with ladies free refreshments provided Moots Norwood orchestra performs for the event ad item mentions.

Chi Sigma Eagles’ Hall Say

One Used 8 Note Player Ad At Kenny Piano Dept

Classified notice advertises a used 8 note player piano priced at 350 dollars. It lists Kenny Piano Dept and a contact handle andyvy. It references Overland Days from the 19th to 25th and mentions Canton Motor Car Co as an advertiser.

Kenny Piano Dept Andyvy Willys Knights Canton Motor Car Co Advt

Employ Daily News Want Ads To Do Your Selling

Classified note urges readers to use the daily newspaper want ads for selling items. It highlights quick placement, broad reach, and affordable rates to connect sellers with buyers efficiently.

Daily News

Canton Man Claims Record Hog Spotted in New York

William Festerly of 508 Mc Gregorary NW recalls seeing in New York fifty years ago a hog weighing 1865 pounds with a card in its mouth. He says the animal was raised in western New York and was vastly larger than the local Robertsville 620 pound hog, describing it as resembling an elephant.

Canton Stark Co William Festerly McGregorary New York Metropolis New York State Robertsville Festerly

Massillon Iron & Steel Co Faces $75,467 in Judgments

Judgments totaling 75,467.67 were entered against Massillon Iron & Steel Co in Stark County common pleas court. In Cook County Illinois William H. Kidston won 30,851 and Sidney S. Gorham plus H. W. Wales 35,700 in suits alleging wrongful diversion of stocks. Frank F. Fisher received 8,916.67 as salary. A stockholder case against directors seeks over 200,000 amid alleged officer misuses. a referee awarded 92,000 but was overturned due to the plaintiff’s acts of negligence.

Massillon Iron & Steel Co Stark-co Common Pleas Cook-co Illinois William H. Kidston Sidney S. Gorham H. W. Wales Frank F. Fisher William Wamser Ake Wamser Massillon Pontius and McDowell

Von Wiegand’s German Return Series Debuts

The Daily News in Canton begins a series by Karl H. Von Wiegand, the renowned American correspondent, documenting his postwar Germany observations. The article notes Von Wiegand’s return to Germany and his exclusive Canton appearance.

Karl H. von Wiegand Germany von Wiegand Ias Canton Fedt Tors

German high seas raiders may strike British again soon

Karl H. Von Wiegand reports from New York that German naval circles expect new swift commerce raiders in the south Atlantic. Admiralty officers hint at multiple fast raiders after the Moewe like exploits, possibly under Count Zu Dohna, with speculation of a third ship Vineta emerging in coming weeks.

Karl H. von Wiegand New York South Atlantic Germany Admiralty Count Zu Dohna Moewe Dohna

Pretty Baby 88 Note Roll at Kenny's Piano Dept

A short item notes an 88 note roll titled Pretty Baby available on the 4th floor in the Piano Department at Kenny's with an advertisement running on page 9 to 25.

Kenny's

Police Officials Ban Rough Tactics After Harper Case

Safety Director Kunkel and Police Chief Riblet ordered all officers to halt rough handling of arrestees after Mrs. Della Harper accused Patrolman Beresford of rough treatment and her son’s injury. The chiefs urged strict reporting, monthly drills, and restraint unless resisting or attacked, with traffic enforcement tightened and trial schedule adjustments noted.

Kunkel Riblet Della Harper Beresford C. C. Upham Kunker

Papers 2 Cents in Philadelphia

Philadelphia announces a price hike with all city papers raising to two cents per copy starting January 29. Dayton Wheeling Buffalo and many small papers have already increased prices or suspended publication due to higher newsprint costs.

Philadelphia Dayton Wheeling Buffalo

Five Roads Chosen for Early Spring Construction

County commissioners selected five road projects to begin this spring. Plans include canal Fulton road paving to the city line and beyond, Middlebranch road brick paving from Harrisburg road NE to Middlebranch, a three quarter mile Macadam section on Yeagley’s карьер to Columbiana county line, a three mile southward stretch from Limaville to align with Alliance, and Marlboro road improvements toward Death Curve. Prisoner labor may be used on Middlebranch road near the workhouse.

Canton Fulton Rd Corporation Fulton Middlebranch Harrisburg Rd Yeagley Carera Freeburgrd Columbiana-co Limaville Alliance Marlborord New Baltimore

Elevated car jumps track stalls New York train

Scores of passengers were shaken up when the first car of an elevated train jumped the track near Szthst. Traffic was tied up for 45 minutes at the height of the rush.

New York

Big Northeastern Ohio Electric Merger Reported

Cleveland reports a planned 40 million dollar merger involving six major electric lines in Northeastern Ohio. The Northern Ohio Electric corporation would unite N O T along with Cleveland & Southwestern Stark Electric and others under one holding company. Bonds of Southwestern and Lake Shore Electric show market movement amid interest from New York Boston bankers.

Ohio Cleveland New York Hodenpyl, Hardy & Co Pape N.O. T Cleveland & Southwestern Stark Electric Cleveland, Painesville &Astern Cleveland, Painey- Ville & Ashtabula Northern Ohio Electric Corporation Boston Southwestern Lake Shore Electric Cleveland Stock Exchange Lake Shore Electric General

Pershing Troop Movements and Possible Withdrawal

Reports say American troops may have begun withdrawing from Mexico with Gen Funston silent on the matter. Army officials cautioned that movement around El Valle is routine and not proof of a northward push, noting troops shift positions daily.

San Antonio Tex Mexico Funston el Valle

Massillon Suit Seeks to Block Street Improvement Tax

John Paul Massillon Jr. files suit to enjoin the city of Massillon from collecting a street improvement assessment. Davis & Weiler are his attorneys.

Massillon John Paul, Jr City of Davis & Weiler

Canton Bohemian Night At Art Club Studio

Canton artists held a Bohemian social at the Canton Art club on Tuscarawas street, filling a small studio above a bank with over 100 guests. The event mixed art displays, live dance, a Greek dancer in a frame, a photographer, and punch, with plans for future themed gatherings.

Canton Canton Art Club Tuscarawas St W Paris Douglas Arthur Teed New York Emerson Ture Claire Rae B. Jackson Mia F. P. DeLaMater J. P. Taggart Louis Seybold Umberto PD Atri

What if Christ Should Come to Canton

Rev. W. O. Hawkins of the Dueberay Methodist Episcopal church will present a paper on the topic What if Christ Should Come to Canton at the Canton Ministerial Association meeting Monday at 10 a m. Rev. B B Wenger will lead the opening exercises and the paper will be discussed after reading.

Canton W. OO. Hawkins Dueberay

Young Jews Meet Sunday At Temple

The Junior Jewish Council will convene at the Temple at noon Sunday January 21. The constitution will be read and adopted and all organizational plans completed. President Chas S Weintraub will announce seven executive board appointments. A program including a violin solo by M Libervitzi will follow the business meeting.

Temple Chas. 8 Weintraub M. Libervitz St. Louis Ter

Epworth League Meets With Mt Union College Speaker

The Epworth League on Union-Dueber Avenue M E church holds a meeting Monday at 7 30 P M. President McMasters of Mt Union College is the speaker. Advt. lists dates 20 21 23.

Epworth League Union Dueber Avenue M. E. Church McMasters Mt. Union College

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Samen England Harmony and Rainsberger United Steel President Massillon Iron and Steel Upham Canal Fulton Rd Middlebranch-Rd Pershing
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