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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
1
John Edwin Nevin reports that the Mexican government vows to protect the border from bandit raids. Ambassad or designate Arredondo announced the move in Washington on July 7.
Washington July 7 war department rules allow militiamen with dependents or those who have dependents to be released from duty. The matter is optional with the men who may present advised information or plans for discharge.
The United States outlines a peaceful reply to Mexico City and signals readiness for direct negotiations to settle border differences. President Wilson administration notes emphasize friendship and immediate solutions, with Lansing’s letter to Carranza offering practical terms and concord to prevent recurrence.
Canton records 84 degrees on Friday while several Texas cities report around 100. Yuma Arizona and Phoenix Arizona top the day with 114 and 110 degrees respectively, highlighting widespread heat across the region.
Attorney General Turner ruled Canton's planning commission must be limited to six persons for a time. Mayor C A Stolberg said he will appoint the six soon. The decision delays appointments and the board will include the mayor plus four citizen park commissioners and others as members.
Bargain counter paints advertised for closeout priced to move at Klein and Heffelman Co Ady. Readable ad notes a wide selection and urges customers to see them.
A compact advertising blurb from the Miller McConnell Co promoes a Saturday special for an Artemo roll priced at 10 cents. It references the New Vicary Building and positions Samoa as part of the offer.
Saturday evening event invites all. Nearby ads note sales and discounts from Klein Heffelman Co Grass Porch Bugs Herbruck Dry Goods Goldberg's Candy sale at 25¢ lb regular 35c Going on a Vacation ideas Ladies Hat Shoppe Canton Storage sale 1 p m Boys' Play Suits 98c Canton Motor Care knights and storage ads mixed in page.
Villa and his forces widen their advance as the Mexican conflict shifts with Carranza turning toward peace, shaping a volatile security picture in the region.
Wallace E. Smith reports Obregon plans to quit his cabinet post to lead Mexican forces against Pancho Villa near Jiminez. Villa’s growing army, now strong at Parral and Jiminez, challenges Carranza while Villa recruits among former Carranza troops.
Mrs Corne lus Vanderbilt wife of Lieut Col Cornelius Vanderbilt offers a motor ambulance for the New York guard to cost 20000 to 25000 dollars. Lieut Col Terryberry proposes a tractor drawn ambulance train of six trailers and Mrs Vanderbilt has assented.
George Fredericks fifty, formerly of 614 2nd street NE, killed himself by muriatic acid after two attempts in twelve hours. He told Dr Feingold I wanted to die I was tired of life. He drank about three ounces at a liquor store and was taken to Ingleside hospital where he died Friday afternoon. His body was moved to Whittier's funeral home.
Contracts for three street improvements were let by the board of control. W. D. Kelley Co. awarded Arnolday NW Homeret and 15th-st NW work for 11849 to ease water and drainage issues. Dominick Nickeles won Sherrick-rd SE and Gonder-ay SE for 10579. Harry Corl awarded Walnut-aw NE storm sewer from 6th-st to the new high school for 1186.
A special communication of William McKinley lodge No 431 will be held Friday July 7 at 7 p m. M M degree and banquet to follow. C J Corey W M and H H Heingartner secretary Advert.
Collectible piano rolls offered by Klein and Heffelman Co. priced at $1.00 for five rolls, featuring an 81.00 total. An advertised selection to equip player pianos with on Saturdays.
Through error we announce in Thursday News the sale of one dozen cans fancy peaches at $1.25. Only one grade of peaches is offered at $1.25 a dozen cans. These are good table peaches. Keyser's grocery 1210 Tuscarawas St W advert.
Classified ad fragment describes a Weber grand piano in excellent condition with special pricing and payment terms. Mentions Klein & Heffelman Co storage sale Saturday at 1 PM in 4th Street NE and other offers including appliances, builders hardware, white wash skirts, and a free Eastman Kodak with monthly Eagle Drug Store promotion.
Traffic on Osnaburg road will not be delayed more than a day or two due to the W. & L. E. subway excavation, with crews planned to reach the road by Saturday as the spur to the new steel mill is laid and construction is rushed, including night work.
The Canton Builders Exchange plans an educational drive to persuade the council and public of the need for a building code. They will ask the Chamber of Commerce auxiliaries to form committees and coordinate with a council outreach, aiming to show the code is not self serving and to gather broad support.
Economical buyers alerted to closing out hardware stock on 4th St NE. Adg. 6, 6, 7. Limited quantities and prices likely to attract bargain hunters seeking bulk and tool deals from a closing inventory sale.
The ad from Klein & Heffelman Co. promotes Herbruck Dry Goods Co. rugs at $14.50 for 9 by 12 seamless Brussels patterns, regularly $18, with a note about two months extra time for Gain Two Months Time. Also mentions school enrollment at Canton Actual Business College and a 20% price cut on porch rugs.
A romance sparked by a 1912 auto wreck ended in a Cleveland wedding for Harry Zavitz of Canton and Elizabeth Walters of Cleveland. They were injured in the Pennsylvania crossing crash on November 3, 1912, Walters seriously hurt. she later sued for damages. The couple plan to live in Columbus where Zavitz will work in business.
Several Company CG members lie in rags and tatters amid unsafe buildings as troops struggle to improve conditions. The report notes deterioration and scarce resources impacting morale.
A discharged U S Army veteran at Camp Willis laments the Eighth Regiment’s condition, describing disorganization, poor equipment, scant drill space, and slow preparation for service. He notes red tape delays, insufficient gear, and widespread discomfort, with plans for reevaluation as mobilization proceeds.
John C. Harmony president of the board says Worley school construction is satisfactory after an investigation. The six room unit will be completed for the new term. Bills approved include Indiana Engineering and Construction Co. totaling 13,860.50 and Chapman Plumbing and Supply Co. 500 with architect Edmund Herrman 349.
At Stark county hearings Friday, four road projects were discussed for damages and compensation. Robert Cornwall claimed $1500 in damages from a proposed cut in front of his home on Pigeon Run road south of Mansfield. The board took no action pending investigation. Other damages were presented for Justus Beach City Brewster Milersburg and Greenville North Lawrence roads.
Laura A. Long files suit against Mary Von Gunten Henrietta Fulmer and Lawrence H. McGregor over a barrier across a driveway to her premises at 518 Walnut NE. She seeks an injunction to stop interference with her agents and employees in removing the barrier. Ed L. Smith is the attorney for the plaintiff.
Samuel A. Zwick of Massillon lost to Dr. Elizabeth Adamson of Cincinnati in a civil service examination for assistant physician under the state board of administration for the state hospitals for the insane. An unrelated ad notes Porch or Lawn Settees, 3% feet long, reinforced, in natural or red, valued at $1.25 now 79c, and Klein & Heffelman Co. storage sale Saturday at 10 p.m. on 4th St NE.
Classified ad notes a refrigerator sale alongside range oil flower at 330 Market. Includes brief ad-like wording typical of local listings.
Framed pictures make up half of Atour closing out sale with Klein Heffel Man Co Adv as advertiser.
Local promotion markets Samoa Saturday for 10 cents to advertise Artemo player rolls. Miller-McConnell Co publishes ad in New Vicary Building. Separate notices advertise children’s wash dresses and dental services in Courtland.
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