29 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
1
Officials examine overhead track changes and city rental impact following a deadly wreck. Investigators assess whether infrastructure costs and elevated rents influenced the incident and its aftermath.
The council adopted the finance and water committee report recommending selling 24 000 in unsold bonds and 20 000 in new bonds for the Erwerks fund to buy the Dan Smith farm in the northeast end for water development. The water commission supported the farm base with a pumping station but vocal opposition contested the purchase and questioned the farm’s value and necessity.
Warmer weather clears tracks and rail lines. fuel conservation Day tagged as postponed. State house opposes the event as a public display to save coal. 10 000 school children planned to distribute tags, but state officials say no deliveries will occur. Railroads report improved freight movement with 150 carloads to Canton and new schedules enacted on the B&O line.
Threats against Henry Ford and his son Edsell led to a late January attempt to extract 10000 dollars. The suspect, identified as John Slusarsky of 180 Clay, used a decoy to lure the family and fled when discovered.
An extracted note reports an Austrian individual accused of slurring U. S. officials. The fragment mentions investigation actions and an altered state of mind, with unclear dates or locations.
Mary Roberts Rinehart praised Camp Sherman hospital facilities in a letter to Secretary of War Baker. She said the war hospital’s operating rooms X ray eye ear nose throat dental and overall care compare favorably with civilian hospitals. The letter was presented during Senate military affairs committee testimony.
Canton paid tribute to former townsman President William McKinley on his seventy fifth birthday. At George B Cortelyou's request the Brown Floral Co placed a carnation wreath with magnolia leaves on the McKinley memorial casket. Residents also left flowers at the tomb and many wore small flags in his honor. A Social Dancing club announced a dance in Schlabach Hall Wednesday evening.
The Stark county south local draft board received 41 exemptions appeals from registrants claiming agricultural grounds. The district board is likely to grant these, signaling uniform action by the higher board. A conference at Columbus will seek uniform rulings on industrial nature exemptions.
Washington rumors swirl that President Wilson may reply to Austrian peace feelers via early frank talks on war aims. Officials expect a formal statement soon though the White House remains silent. The report ties to liberal movements in Germany and Austria and calls for renewed entente pressure while war aims stay unchanged.
The Starkco Ouster suit against the N. O. T. remains unchanged as no text of the Supreme Court decision has been received by the N. O. T. or county officials. John C. Welty says no action will be taken until the ruling is received. The county board will follow the N. O. T. position once the decision is known. Welty notes possible modifications to the Massillon road grant to allow an extra track, aiming for fair treatment of county and property owners.
Canton hosts a mass meeting in the Auditorium under the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission. Major Riley Col Dennis and Lieut Fitzpatrick will recount frontline battles in France. A British Recruiting Mission office will accept enlistments and the Kittie band will perform as part of the program.
Three workmen employed by F. T. Ley were killed and two injured when their automobile was struck by a light engine at the Boston and Maine crossing in Lunenburg depot Massachusetts. Ley is contractor of Camp Devens.
Buehler Bros Cut Markets offers Prime Sirloin steak at 24e per lb and Shoulder spare ribs at 15e per lb with Gem Nut Margarine at 30e per lb. Location 324 Market Ave N. Advert.
German aircraft bombed London twice within four hours as British airmen and anti air defenses intercepted raids. One machine was shot down over Essex. Alarm spread through the city as bombs fell and crowds sought cover in subways and bomb shelters.
Starkco Food Administration reviews grocers for fuelless Monday sales of candy and cigars while other outlets like ice cream and soft drinks are under scrutiny. Croxton explains cereals sold with flour must not force flour substitute ratios. grocers urged to place orders to meet the ruling.
A dispatch says Lieut. William Cheney Lieut. Oliver Sherwood and Cadet George Beach were killed while training on Italian soil. They were buried with military honors as Italian French British and American soldiers participated in the ceremony.
Canton discusses issuing sugar cards under the Food Administration to allow purchases only with a card showing date and amount. Grocers report hoarding and seek equitable distribution. Findlay and East Liverpool already use the system. Canton expects carloads to arrive soon to ease the shortage.
Attorney General McGhee ruled that county sheriffs and deputies must enforce the dog tax law and that the law does not authorize hiring new deputies. County commissioners must consider extra duties when setting deputy payroll under the new statute.
Washington january 29 congress promised quick action to authorize the war department to draft men who have attained age 21 since june 6 1917 registration. Senate military affairs committee heard provost marshal general crowd er explain details. The measure could add about a million men to the draft pool.
Car load shipment of bedroom suites arrives for R Tag sale at Canton Home Furnishing Co Ady. Firms advertise a 20 percent savings on select pieces.
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