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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
1
A county attorney warns the commission that the courthouse sale may cloud title and seeks full disclosure before bids. He asks if good title can be ensured and notes concerns about reversionary rights and equal bidding for all bidders. He urges transparent advertising and warns of county expense in notices.
City council debates transferring reservoir decision to voters amid fear of a water famine. Minority backers warn bond defeat on a two thirds vote. majority argue council should decide. Officials say the reservoir is key and a famine would threaten supply if pumps fail.
Petitions to trigger a special election to form a charter drafting commission will circulate early next week. If 10 percent of last general election voters sign, the council may put the commission question and a reservoir bond issue on the same November ballot. A city manager would be chosen once the charter is approved, with department heads named by the manager. Local civic groups and chambers endorse the plan.
In a Tuesday home invasion two armed men robbed William J. in the cellar and fled with $75 after a struggle. The victim was choked with a necktie and a bullet grazed his wife in the ankle as neighbors aided him and the robbers escaped.
The Scott Lumber Co of Bridgeport Ohio files suit against W H Batson for 892 27 on account Adams and Amos and Herbruck and Black represent the plaintiff in the action.
The Adcraft club will discuss experiences from the Advertising Affiliation convention at its Thursday evening meeting. A dinner will begin at 6 o'clock at the Courtland hotel.
The article notes February 2 as the day the groundhog decides if winter ends or continues. It mentions the robin as a possible forecaster and suggests sunshine could reveal the groundhog’s shadow. The piece reflects general public anxiety about an early spring.
Reports include a judge fined and a capital crime in progress asserts. strikes, riots, and killings thread through cities from Cleveland to San Francisco. Notable items mention Lloyd George plots thwarted, a French transport sunk, and a German raid confirmation, with arrests, trials, and public notices scattered across Columbus, Chicago, and New York.
In Chicago Superior Court Herman Maiman sues Miss Rose Wolfson for breach of promise to marry claiming damages and gifts totaling $10000. He itemizes rings travel and courtship costs, alleging she spurned marriage on the eve of the wedding after gifts and assurances.
The Canton Water Works will be open Wednesday evening January 31 from 6 30 to 8 p m. The office is in the basement of City Hall Cleveland entrance. Save your discount. H H Heingartner Secretary Adventurer
The Geo D Harter Bank announces a switch to a private exchange system. The old State number is discontinued and the new main connecting number for all departments is 3800. Adyvy.
Coal Quality Coal Co. offers first class coal with auto delivery. Order early at 6240 L State. Ady.
Canton Motor Car Co advertisement promotes Overland and Willys Knights with a sales push. The brief ad touts vehicle days and dealer offerings in a concise auto trade tone.
Classified cinema notice lists pricing for children 15 cents adults 25 cents and reserved seats 35 cents. Advertisement for Lyman H. Howe's best pictures shows a matinee on Saturday at the auditorium.
Announcement for Lyman H. Howes film program at the Auditorium with shows Friday night and Saturday matinee and night. Tickets available at News Exchange. Ady.
Milton Piano priced at 175 dollars presented as a fine value. Kenny's andrvy ad promotes Lyman H. Howe's best pictures at Auditorium near Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday nights with a Saturday matinee.
Miss Mayme Lange of Salinesville pleaded guilty to rifling the mails after confessing curiosity led her to open letters addressed to others. Federal Judge Killitts fined her 100 dollars and costs. a decoy letter with ten dollars was found on her, prompting authorities to press the charge.
A plot to murder Premier Lloyd George has been uncovered with four arrested, including three suffragette women named Alice Wheddon Harriet Wheddon and Winnifred Mason and a man Albert Mason husband of Winnifred. The suspects were to be arraigned in Derby police court.
Rep Harvey S Cable of Canton chairs bills on county auto purchases for engineers and popular election of county education boards. Other proposals seek property based road improvement assessments, juror pay raise, and broader jury duty exemptions with debates over clergy and National Guard status. Summit County seeks an additional common pleas judge.
New York residents confront record January food prices with no sign of relief amid federal state and municipal investigations. Mrs. Julian Heath, president of the National Housewives League, blames producers for higher costs, citing failed efforts to curb inflation and urging action.
A garbled OCR note lists prices for fresh turkey and chicken with odd spellings and numbers. It references London and New York, suggesting a price comparison for poultry items and related groceries.
Public discussion argues that manufacturers delay price hikes and shift costs to consumers. Investigations fail due to bias and lack of conviction, while advocates call for federal oversight of production and distribution to balance supply with demand and urge consumers to cut back when cabbage supplies are tight.
In Los Angeles a matrimonial mixup unfolds as George Dunham, married to Ruth Graham, faces arrest after Ruby, Ruth’s twin, claims to have been kissed. Ruby’s tale contrasts with Ruth’s certainty, and if the court believes Ruby, George could be fined while he vows to pursue the mysterious suitor.
Captain Andersen of the Norwegian ship Hallbjorg, sunk by the Moewe, provides the first detailed account of the German raider Moewe’s second Atlantic dash. The report confirms the Hallbjorg’s capture, the Voltaire’s sinking, and the Moewe’s likely return to Germany, likening its exploits to seventeenth century buccaneers.
Mr John H Wert a long time resident of Maiden near Lewistown Montana died in Los Angeles California December 26 1916 He is believed to have come from Canton Relatives should contact Austin W Warr president Bank of Fergus County Lewistown Montana Adv 31 1
Advertisement notes a Moose Dance at East Hall Web on the 31st featuring Kame's Orchestra. A. B. Smith Piano advertises 4139 in good condition and Kenny's ad appears.
Kenny's offers a 88-note player piano model s375 with 15 music rolls, a stool, and scarf. EZ monthly payments available.
Local ad notes a Richmond piano s140 in good condition with Kenny’s Andy and Kame’s Orchestra performing at East Hall on Wednesday the 31st where ladies pay 10 cents.
Zahner Metal Sash and Door Co begins operation in a new Canton plant after a fire destroyed the old facility. By Feb 20 the plant should be fully active with about double the pre fire workforce, as departments from the old site are quickly rebuilt and expanded. The temporary Shiloh plant remains active until rebuilding completes.
David N. Tschantz filed a suit to halt taxes on his 1916 reappraisal urging discrimination and constitutional violations. Judge Ake temporarily stayed collection of Tschantz taxes while Auditor Oberlin defends state law, saying the case sets a potential precedent for similar actions but won’t halt other Canton area taxes.
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