Story of a Boy Sweeps Walk To Pay For Lost Book
Tony a young boy in Canton earns through sweeping the library path to repay a lost library book. Miss Martin offers two weeks of sweeping instead of payment, and Tony fulfills his pledge with diligence. He endures taunts but finds encouragement from library staff, learning about kindness and honest work.
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Cy Aria
Miles Martin
Tony
Aris
Cei
Miss Martin
Martin
Bit Tony
Martha Kelly
Canton
Firmary Post Dispute Signals Court Action
Attorneys for J B Fiersto challenge county plans to oust Pierstos and take charge of the infirmary. Judge Day and Prosecutor Snyder discussed delays as defense files an amended petition. Machamer and commissioners face new allegations on service and legal timelines.
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Sult
Pierstos
A. W. Machamer
Ted
Snyder
Thes Ymissioners
Machamer
H.C. Pontius
C. 8. Meel
Flerstos
Cast Fall and Tuesday Turnpike Tale From Year Ago Today
A fragmented clipping recalls a fall and a Tuesday event tied to a turnpike. The brief item highlights a mishap or incident dated roughly a year prior, with sparse names or places readable. The note hints at local transport or travel disruption during the referenced week.
For Sale Automo Column Warns of Bargain Cars
In the Daily News Classified Bee a note says good used cars are available as new car prices rise. Owners seek sixes or eights with four Pinder cars listed as having mobile bargains. Ads include Ford Touring with overhauled condition and price hints.
Virginian Not Guilty in Murder Charge Arraignment
In Judge Day's court a Virginian defendant pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the killing of Sam Kitne. The case, indicted in January, was set for Feb 7 with counsel J. Le Amerman to be associated with the defense.
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Judge Day
Vroom
Lury
Sam Kitne
Norwood
West
Atty. J. le Amerman
West Virginia
Lemuel Obney
Middletown
Kid's Misdeeds Prompt Father Arrest as Crabs Tries Same Trick
Peter Krab's family chaos ends with his arrest after police find him locked in his home throwing furniture out windows. He admits drinking after work and claims his six year old broke a ruler purchased in town. judge admonishes while Krab remains jailed as his wife returns to his cell.
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Polce Court
Wogley
Sth-st
Cella
Krab
Quinn
Mason ic Notice and Local Advertisements From Canton
A Mason ic notice announces a special communication of Canton Lodge No 60 F and A M on Monday evening January 24 at 7 oclock with M M degree to be conferred. Local ads promote groceries eggs butter and a variety of shows including American Girls musical sketch and rhythmic dancers for the peoples lecture course on January 26 with small admission fees. Other items mention a possible change to the bottling ordinance and optical department services for Sharon Eyeglass mounts.
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Canton Lodge
W. E. Hagerman
W. M.C. E. Norris
Seey
Was Jeweler and Optician
Tuscarawasst
Girls In Auto Race At Sheepshead Bay This Spring
Miss Mat Lawrence Wetherill and Miss Katherine Dahlgren plan high power car races at Sheepshead Bay speedway. They aim for 96 miles an hour and will manage their cars and crews themselves. Dahlgren rose to recognition with Berkshire car luck, while Wetherill has begun to challenge the speed records in New York society circles.
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New York
Jan
Mat Lawrence Wetherill
Isl
Kathrine Dahlgren
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Indifference of Danger Signals Triggers Road Safety Plan
School Dentist Max Gruber cites neglect of danger signals as causing dental issues in pupils. County commissioners announce spring plan to erect warning signals on roads with bad conditions, using reflective markers at Harris Curve and other dangerous spots to alert travelers. Commission members discuss cost versus coverage, aiming to warn travelers across the county and justify sign investment.
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Harris
Leonard
Bidwell
Merchants to Host Annual Banquet With Frank Fraymond
The Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce will host a Monday night banquet at 7:30 pm. Frank J. Fraymond of New York, a renowned business expert, will be the principal speaker. Reservations via Secretary Fraymond up to the event. Attendance free for all interested in modern business systems.
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Retail Merchants' Association
Chamber of Commerce
Frank J. Fraymond
New York
Praymond
Canton
Fraymond
New York Fire Department
Slipped Over Bonds On Chief Charged in Larceny Case
Hands of J. G. Reese and George Richardson tied to a $600 theft amid indictments for larceny. They did not appear to answer the charges. Cleveland police report shows bonds of $500 each were slipped over while the chief was away. Attorneys for the men signed the bonds.
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J. G. Reese
George Richardson
Cleveland Det
Wilson Pushes Faster Action In Preparedness Effort
President Wilson aims to speed congressional action on a preparedness program. He plans to pressure leaders to expedite all related legislation and clear defense bills early in the session. White House officials say bipartisan votes will be sought, with Navy and military measures prioritized and officer selection reforms debated.
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Wilson
White House
House
Cla
Central
Keeps Two Wives Until WW Laws Arrived Arrest
Jon Farewell, a twenty weight Goodyear firemaker living in Springfield, was arrested at his home where he lived with his two wives and three children. He expressed surprise and said his wives were getting along fine. He had married a second wife last November, Irene Nett, daughter of a Hudson farmer, after his first wife’s parents visited.
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Akron
Tans
Springfeld-to
Jon Farewell
Goodyear
Philadelphia
Irene Nett
Judge hears case on assist in steam shovel removal
A Monday hearing before Judge Davit Slusser concerns a demurrer to a petition alleging defendants engaged in operating a steam shovel. The amended petition says they were assisting in the removal of Ms. Slusser, with changes shifting the matter to dependent contractors and altering the case's course.
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Davit Slusser
Wi Slusser
Baby placed in home by Stark co Humane Society secretary
A week old homeless baby turned over to Charles K Frazer, secretary of the Stark co Humane Society, was placed in a new home Monday after Frazer received a dozen requests. This is the fourth baby he has placed in a home within a month. Observers noted ongoing efforts to ensure care for vulnerable infants.
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Charles K Frazer
Stark-co Humane Society
Frazer
Stolberg backs civic survey for Canton
Mayor Stolberg says he is not antagonistic to a civic survey of Canton by the Chamber of Commerce or any practical body. He sees room for improvement and believes a good survey could yield useful ideas. The survey will not be referred to the Chamber of Commerce, secretary Louis Double said. The Northeastern Ohio Commercial Secretaries association recently adopted the idea, stressing data gathering and careful study in a non political movement.
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A. Stolberg
Elvic
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Stolberg
Water Supply Discussion Planned by City Council and Chamber
The water committees of the city council and the Chamber of Commerce will be asked to meet with the Canton Medical Society next Friday for a special meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. Physicians aim to coordinate efforts to ensure Canton has a sufficient water supply in the future.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cameron Medical Society
Canton
Lloyd George speaks on Britain and war aims
The article portrays David Lloyd George as the war’s outstanding figure in Britain and notes that after months of urging he agrees to share views. It explains his choice of the International News Service to disseminate his statements across the United States and Canada.
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Great Britain
David Lloyd-George
Lloyd-George
Lloyd. George
United States
Canada
Thol
Lloyd Georges War Views and Britain's Rising Power
Lloyd Georges views stress England mobilizing its full weight for total war. He asserts that Britain now has a formidable army and will soon be the best equipped in the world, with Germany seeking new spheres if it falters. He cites a “new Britain” industrial strength and massive investments in automatic machinery to boost postwar industry, amid a wartime push for skilled labor and expanded resources.
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England
Germany
Loyd George
Britain
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