Grand Jury Called To Probe Lupher Abuses At Fairmount Home
Prosecutor Pontius orders a special grand jury to investigate alleged improper conduct by Superintendent James C. Lupher toward girl inmates at the Fairmount Children's Home. County Detective Howell reported substantial evidence and details of rumors about Lupher's behavior. Witnesses describe confinement and strict control of one girl, Elsie Weaver, with multiple matrons assigned to monitor her. The case was presented to the home trustees before the call for jurors was issued.
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Little Girl
Hubert Pontius
Grand Jury
James C. Lupher
Fairmount
Pontius
P. D. Howell
al Wursday
Lupher
Howell
Fairmount Home
Board of Trustees
Luther
Iste Weaver
Luphe
Brewster
Lrl
Gin
Elsie
Cedar school janitor stirs mothers club at meeting
Cedar School Mothers Club members accuse janitor Charles McCausland of interrupting a 4:20 pm meeting, insisting he was through with work and wanted to lock up. They seek after hours access or another arrangement to avoid interruptions, with board or PTA action possible. Jail visit to Daily News Barter noted.
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Cedar-school Mothers Club
Charles 8. McCausland
McCausland
Fiat
Board of Education
Parent-Teachers City Union
Daily News
LLE
Mike Zorvi
Weather forecast notes rain and warmer conditions
Government forecast indicates rain and warming trend overall with a colder southwest, slight snowfall possible Saturday night. Local notices mention a coffee event and a music performance by Klein & Hefferman Co-Adv. at a downtown venue.
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Diamond
Klein & Hefferman Co
Canton voters to decide 110000 dollar school bond issue
Canton board of education must call a special tax election to approve 110000 in bonds for a new high school building. City Solicitor Buf reports that Judge Donohue says the supreme court will not change its ruling mandating a voter referendum. The case questioned whether Cantons income could cover school costs and bond interest.
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Board of Education of
Canton
Buf
Columbus
Donohue
Supreme Court
Schiol Board
Ainst
Mercury Rises 30 Degrees in 14 Hours
From chilly winter to sunny spring weather the mercury climbs from midnight Thursday to Friday afternoon. The low reaches 28 degrees and the high hits 83 degrees, marking a dramatic 30 degree rise.
Canton to hold special session on N C T franchise bill
Canton officials debate delaying action on a proposed N C T franchise repeal for the Canton Massillon line. Agler and Pontius await court decision before acting, with no new bill planned.
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Agler
Pontius
N. C.T
General Assembly
Columbus
Frn
Walter Agler
Hubert Pontius
George Burba
Turba
Starkee
Home Brewing Co Elects Directors
At the annual meeting the Home Brewing company elected directors J. S. Foley Fred Renskin Joseph Munter Alois Seller and Frank Liseh for the coming year. Officers chosen include president Fred Benskin collector and treasurer Joseph Munter vice Alois Seiier.
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The
Home Brewing Company
J. S. Foley
Fred Renskin
Joseph Munter
Alois Seller
Frank Liseh
Fred Benskin
Wurer
Alois Seiier
Chase Endangers Woman as Shootout Sparks Downtown Chase
Oscar Bowen shoots at May Hamilton after a nearly missed first shot. Detective Rite and Detective Mittle chase the suspect through downtown streets near Tuscarawas. Bowen is pursued. court adjourns to hold witnesses. Hamilton and Jackson arrested as witnesses.
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Jackvolver
Bowen
Columbus
Quinn
Jackson
May Hamilton
Tuscarawas St Iea
Oscar Bowen
Howen
Ruff frames plan to compel extensions of city lines
City solicitor Ruff outlines a strategy to force the N C T to extend its electric tram lines. He claims the Public Utilities Board lacks power and criticizes Colsenbs for inaction, urging public opinion to push the N C T to expand rails and cars in northwest and southeast city sections. The matter remains unsettled, with ongoing discussions and potential action on Page One.
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Cleveland
Ave
NO. T
Utilities Board
Rupe
Sam
Ket
Get That Rental Check Is Order Meant in Lawsuit
The county commissioners authorize a common pleas lawsuit against the N O T Canton Akron franchise for 765 dollars owed since October 1 1911. Prosecutor Pontius will file the petition after drafting it this week to compel payment, citing delays and rent demands beyond agreed mileage.
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Canton-Akron
Pontius
NO. T
Common Pleas Court
Burglar uses microphone to crack safe at meat market
Police believe a daring robbery occurred at Buehler Bros. meat market early today. A thief used a listening microphone to detect tumbler clicks as the safe was opened, netting about 194 dollars. The crime took place in plain view near a large display window, while ads and storefront notices crowd the scene.
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Yolen Elan
Buehler” Bros
UK Street
Pomerene Proposes District Court Site Shift Bill
Senator Pomerene introduces a bill in the United States Senate to designate cities where the district court may sit. The plan would place Youngstown Steuben Hill and Dayton among possible seats, with additions to Columbus and Cincinnati and Canton possibly moved to the eastern district. Also noted are obituaries and local ads mentioning sales and travel notices.
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Pomerene
Bill
U.S. District Court
United States
Senate
Youngstown
Steuben Hille
Dayton
Court
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New York
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Keyser Grocery Co
Tuscara
Stark
Klein’ & Hettelman Co
Geo. Double Co
Cedar School
Epscap ON
Wi Dalend Coffete
Cox
Bubba
Y Intimates
N. C. T. Bill
Vontius
Unbi
Walter Kull
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Herman Witter
Alleys
Lneer Webern
Tuscat Jvota
Herman Wiler
Council
Home Brewing CO
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Moose
Kame
the Joliet-Brown Co
Mascle Temple
Mear! Heart
Jeffelman Co
Adv
Sanitary, Klein & Hi
Ice Sale
Ro Goldberg
Felman Co
Iiack
Geddes’ Grilli
Advt
Ady
Ady Vening
Kames Orchestra
Walter H
Helan and Jeweler
Tuscat
Heftelman Coady
Optical Geo
N.O.T
Canton-Akron Hine de Massillon-Nae
C. T
Iwills
Clevelanday
Masonic Temple
Emerson Piano
Kiein & Heffelman
Louisa Shaproth
Panquelet Bros
Srearance
Herbruck Dry Goods Coady
Klein & Hemtelman Co
Klosterman
Sia W. & LE
Vale Over Surly
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