Shauf Proposes Bill to Save Canton Area $5000 Annually
George H. Shauf, clerk of the local elections board, urges changes to state law to reduce costs. He cites potential yearly savings of $4000 to $5000 for Stark county and overall state savings if his proposed reforms are enacted, including new candidate declarations and annual registration reforms.
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Stark Co
George H. Shauf
Local Elections Board
Shauf
Columbus
Wickline
Elections Committee
Canton
Massillon
Alliance
French Airmen Bombard German Command at Laon
French airmen, under heavy fire from German high angle guns, bombarded Gen. Von Heerden’s headquarters at Laon and damaged posts at LaFere Crehy and Coucy. German efforts to cross the Aisne failed against French artillery and machine guns.
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Paris
von Heeringen
Laon
LaFere
Crehy
Coucy
Soissons
Oise
Venizel
Weather forecast fragment with scattered snow and rain
Readable lines indicate a weather forecast noting snow and warmer tonight with Sunday snow in the north and mixed precip in the south. The text is garbled with many unreadable fragments but references weather variables and places.
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Warner
City seeks tax collection reform for street assessments
Brumbaugh and the city finance committee push to amend state law so the city treasurer collects special street assessment taxes instead of the county auditor and treasurer. They argue one percent fees would be saved, records would be centralized, and payments could be timed between regular tax periods.
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Brumbaugh
Grand Jury to Report Monday
The grand jury finished witness examination Friday and recessed until Monday for a fresh report. Only transcript cases were considered, and a few were delayed to the next term, per Prosecutor Howell.
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Howell Said
Smoot Leads Overnight Filibuster On Ship Purchase Bill
In Washington the Senate pressed a long “continuance performance” to break a Republican filibuster over the ship purchase bill. Utah Senator Reed Smoot spoke from 9:50 PM through the night, with pages supplying refreshments as senators endured the endurance test and cloak rooms supplied backup.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Smoot
Utah
Smoot
Mormon Church
Charges Dropped Against Mrs. Walsh in Walsh Death Case
Prosecutor Fisher and Police Chief Riblet moved to notice assault and battery charges against Mrs. Clara Walsh after the death of her husband James J. Walsh. Judge Quinn dismissed the case, released the $1000 bond, and withdrew the disturbing the peace charge following coroner findings that Walsh died by his own hand.
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Fisher
Riblet
Clara Walsh
James J. Walsh
Quinn
Criminal
James A. Rice
Walsh
Douds
Record Cold Grips Robertsville Early Saturday Morning
Weather observers reported Robertsville reached six degrees below zero early Saturday as a cold spell tested the area. Forecasters expected a warming trend with snow possible tonight or Sunday.
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Meyer
Robertsville
A Fool There Was Grand Auditorium Ad
Today and tomorrow at the Grand Adv Auditorium Saturday Night with dance and pictures for 5 cents.
More affidavits on icy sidewalk charges to be filed
Large notebooks of information and data suitable to the compilation of affidavits are being collected by the police department in accordance with the icy sidewalk ordinances. Chief of Police Riblet stated Saturday a batch of warrants would be issued Saturday and Monday and violators of the code will be brought before the criminal court.
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Police Department
Riblet
Criminal Court
Road bonds test bids as 22 firms seek details
Clerk Stoner notes 22 inquiries from firms about county road bonds to be offered for sale February 17. Surveyor Bender provides bid information for six road projects with bids due February 24 and 26. John Tyler of New York, a globe trotter, will tell his story at First U B Church Sunday at 2 30 Ady 30 31.
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Stoner
Bender
John Tyler
New York
U. B
Oberlin Bill Aims to Care for Drug Fuels Victims
Joe Oberlin plans a statewide bill to provide treatment for inebriates and drug users after federal law takes effect March 1. The measure, drafted by Supt. H. C. Eyman, would allow commitment without insanity ruling and route cases to probate hearings for determination.
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Joe Oberlin
H. C. Eyman
Massillon State Hospital
Massillon Hospital
Oberlin
Patmont Denies Charges While On Lecturing Tour
Rev L R Patmont, reportedly wanted in Newark New Jersey on an arson indictment, appears in Robertson Iowa on a lecture tour. He rejects the charges as a frame up and says he is speaking to large crowds nightly, asserting his innocence and providing proof of sincerity.
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Newark
N. J
Pan Hellenic Dinner Planned for February 11 in Canton
The Pan Hellenic association of Canton will hold its annual banquet at the Courtland Hotel on February 11. Greek letter men are arranging for local speakers to attend the event.
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Pan- Helenic Association of
Canton
Courtland Tel
Sheet and Tin Workers Meeting Called in Canton and Massillon
All sheet and tin workers of Canton and Massillon are urged to attend an open meeting at the Auditorium Annex NB on Sunday January 1 at 2 30 PM. Skilled men will explain revised work systems in the sheet and tin industry. B R Owen 2236 Winfield Way NE Adv 80 31 EMPLOY DAILY NEWS WANT ADS TO DO YOUR SELLING.
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Canton
Masillon
B. R. Owen
Winfieldway NE
Advy
Tax Board Dispute Over $80 000 Tax Duplicate
Stark County officials clash over a perceived duplication in property tax figures. Tax Commissioner Moore says Oberlin adds $5 to sums to simplify calculations, inflating the board’s abstract by about $80,000 while raising individual taxes by roughly six cents in affected cases.
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County Tax Board
Moore
Oberlin
Tax Board
Stark Co
Water bills payment extended by one day after hours
Water works department announces extended payment period for late water rents. Late payers may settle Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, and Monday night as offices stay open after hours. January collections exceed last year’s total and are expected to fill city coffers by Monday night.
Want Ad Way Brings Buyers to Canton Real Estate
The poem recounts how landowners sold plots as buyers arrived from town attracted by Want Ads in The Daily News. It highlights suburban development beginning with the Real Estate column and urges readers to place want ads to buy, sell, or rent property in the daily paper.
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The
Dell
Canton
Daily News
Six-cent bread looming in Canton as costs rise
Canton bakers warn a price hike is near as flour and wheat costs surge. Local mills report flour up 20 cents per barrel while May wheat nears 1.51 dollars, prompting forecasts of six-cent loaves and twelve-cent ten-cent loaves.
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Canton
RISE
Canton Feed and Milling Co
Bread Prices Set To Rise In Chicago
The Master Bakers association decided today to advance bread prices in Chicago. A 12 ounce loaf will cost six cents, double loaves two cents more, rolls up two cents per dozen, and all other goods will rise proportionally.
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Canton
Chicago
Chicago Master-bakers’ Association
Detroit Dispatches
Detroit
Canton Feed & Milling Co
O. C. Yant
Canton Baking Go
I. S. Sweaney
Sweaney
William L. Stolzenbach
Stolzenbach Bakery
Stolzenbach
East Rakers
Master Bakers’ Association
Leininger Reinstated By Civil Service Board In City Electrician Case
The civil service commission ordered the reinstatement of John Leininger as city electrician after a hearing. The board ruled Leininger was classified under the police division and that Director Kunkel acted irregularly. Kunkel may seek abolition of the city electrician role and creation of an electrical division under the safety department.
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Civil Service Commission
John Leininger
City Electrician
Leininger
Police Department
Kunkel
Council
Safety Department
Upham
Fire Department
Director of Safety
Walter Bonsall
Suit Dismissed in Real Estate Battle
James Ashman’s suit against J. J. Harkins in common pleas court was dismissed. Ashman had alleged he was beaten during a real estate deal.
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James Ashman
J. J. Harkins
Common Pleas Court
Ashman
A Fool There Was Showings At The Grand
A silent era drama titled A Fool There Was plays today and tomorrow at the Grand theater. The program promises gripping performances and noir mood typical of the era with seating available for both showings.
Suit Filed in Common Pleas for $64.75 on Account
Askin and Marine sue Hays Steptoe in common pleas court for 64.75 on account. Attorney J. A. Bowman filed the suit with the caption A Poot There Was. Ady.
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Askin & Marine
Common Pleas Court
Hays Steptoe
Atty
J. A. Bowman
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