Minnehaha War Munitions Fire Near Halifax
New York July 8 British steamer Minnehaha carrying 17000 tons of ammunition for Britain caught fire in hold No 3 about 570 miles southeast of Halifax. Fire from an explosion under control captain says current voyage to Halifax. ship to port with 150 crew. Meantime tornado and storm reports across five midwestern states alert Cincinnati losses and dozens dead with millions in property damage.
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New York
Minnehaha
America
Halifax
N.S
Atlantic Transport Company
Frank H. Claret
Hisne
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
Chebus
J. P. Morgan & Co
Holt
Claret
Belfast
Atlantic Transport Line
John Sanderson
Gravesend
Thames
London
Gedney Channel
Scilly Islands
Cincinnati
Plainville
O. Kentucky
Covington
Ludlow
Dayton
Bellview
Newport
Minois
Russellville
Lawrenceville
Indiana
Vincennes
Lawrenceburg
Missouri
St. Charles
St. Peters
Timken Adds Plant and Jobs in Canton
Timken Roller Bearing plans a new one story addition costing about 150000 dollars at the Canton plant, extending 100 by 60 feet and employing 100 more skilled workers. Construction to finish in three months follows earlier news of a cold drawing steel plant, with further enlargements anticipated. Leaders cite favorable business conditions and Chamber of Commerce support.
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H. H. Timken
Timken
Timken Company
Canton
Industries Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Heavy Downpour Sweeps The City
Rainfall since the month began neared the floods of 1913 though spread over days. The heaviest downpour hit Wednesday night with 22 inches. July’s first eight days totaled 8.66 inches. Stark county suffered wheat and hay losses as fields were beaten down and much hay ruined by flood waters. Small streams ran high and some low fields near creeks flooded.
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Stark
Robbers Hit City in Fourth Night of Burglary Spree
Police report a new series of burglaries across four city corners Wednesday night yielding no more than 200 dollars. Investigators doubt local youths carried out the jobs, suspecting professional thieves with tools. Continued on page four.
Weather Forecast Summary From Government Report
Forecast brief for tonight and tomorrow with temperatures around 68 today and 72 expected at peak. Historical notes show yesterday’s high near 66 and late evening readings near 62 with regional pressure around 208.64 and various measurements indicating mild conditions across locations. Overlands entry and Canton Motor Car Co ads appear in the page footer.
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Pfair
Hriday
Local ad list for produce flour and potatoes by Leitherman Co
Prairie Queen Fancy Wheat Flour priced at 1.90 per barrel and 1.00 per barrel. Da Ko Ma Blended Flour 1.80 per barrel and 95 cents per barrel. Gold Band Winter Flour 1.65 per barrel and 85 cents per barrel. New potatoes 40 cents per bushel with other goods. Letherman Gehman Co. contact via phones 574.
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Prairie Queen
da Ko Ma
Letherman-Gehman Co
Daily News Ad Volume Rises In June 1915
The Daily News reports June 1915 advertising lines at 400,191, up from 246,401 in June. Growth attributed to increased circulation, cleaner layouts, immediate ad results, and the paper’s clean, convincing associations. The paper highlights Canton as a growing home newspaper with character and enterprise on every page.
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Daily News
Clean Association
Asin
Canton
U S Seizes Sayville Wireless Station
Secretary of the Navy Daniels said Capt Bullard would take possession of the Sayville wireless plant. The move follows reports of a secret code used by German residents in the United States to relay military information to submarines off the British coast. The government cited censorship limits in stopping the neutral messages.
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Washington
Daniels
Bullard
Radio Service of the Navy
Sayville
Philadelphia
U. S
Adriatic Takes The North Route
London July reports say the White Star liner Adriatic took the North of Ireland route and may dock at Greenock instead of Liverpool. Another account says Adriatic is convoyed by a British cruiser. New York dated July 8 notes no information reached by noon and Liverpool notification would have come by 9 am if on schedule.
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London
Ireland
Greenock
Liverpool
New York
White Star Line
New Rule Announced For Those Who Would Be Jack
A continuation on page four column three discusses a new rule aimed at individuals seeking to imitate the name Jack. The notice outlines eligibility and restrictions affecting such actions, signaling a policy shift likely by a local entity or organization.
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Jack
Canton Sheet Steel to Add New Plant and Boost Output
The Canton Sheet Steel Company plans a 400000 dollar addition to its southwest city plant, doubling capacity by January 1. Ground was broken in June for a one story building 750 by 140 feet, employing about 500 workers with a 50000 dollar monthly payroll increase. The expansion raises total hot mills to 15 but adds no new product lines.
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Canton Sheet Steel Company
C. A. Irwin
Ganton Concern
Martin School Contract Let In Henry 8 Ward
The Indiana Engineering and Construction Co of Fort Wayne won the Henry 8 ward school contract for 81 365 at a special board meeting. The project includes 12 classrooms a manual training and domestic science area and an auditorium seating 1200. Work starts at once on the old Eighth street site with possession due except for furniture suction sweeper and fire escape.
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Indiana Engineering and Construction Co
Fort Wayne
Board of Education
3Rd-St SE
Nicholas Miller
Massillon
Melbourne Brothers
Canton
Eighth-st
Berger-Stark Glee Club Ice Cream Fest at Nimisila Park
The Berger Stark Glee club schedules a deferred ice cream festival at Nimisila Park this Saturday evening, July 10. The event is advertised with notes on the Free Sewing Machine, claimed as the only insured sewing machine on the market with easy terms from the Klein and Heffelman Co.
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Berger-Stark Glee Club
Nimisila Park
Klein and Heffelman Co
Adyt
First United Evangelical Sunday School
Adyv
East Ohio Gas to Close on Saturdays Half Holiday
East Ohio Gas Co will close its office on Saturdays at one o clock to grant employees a half holiday. The adjustment aims to improve worker rest and efficiency.
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East Ohio Gas Co
Moose Ladies Night At Club Rooms Event Ad
Moose Ladies Night on Thursday July 8 in club rooms features cards and dancing with refreshments. Families and friends invited. Advt. 7-8.
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Moose
Hats and flowers half price at Miss Heffelman's
The Klein and Heffelman Co advertises tennis goods stock from Horseman and Spalding. Hats and flowers at half price at Miss Heffelman's store located at 1294 Tusc. st W, with an 8 to 9 promotional ad.
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Horseman and Spalding
The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Advt
Deadly Cincinnati storm leaves 33 dead
A severe wind and rainstorm struck Cincinnati causing 33 deaths and numerous injuries. tow boats capsized on the Ohio River, houses toppled, and traffic and communications were disrupted for hours. Several lives were lost protecting others on ships and in homes as wreckage blocked rail lines. Authorities report heavy property destruction across the city including collapsed buildings and damaged churches. The storm also felled horse cars, wrecked racing horses, and prompted aid and safety notices across the region.
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Chicago
Ohio
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Milford
Terrace Park
Covington
Newport
Bellview
Ludlow
Dayton
St. Louis
St. Charles Co
Lawrenceville
Ills
Russellville
Vincennes
Ind
Lawrenceburg
W. P. Curray
Curray
Fulton
Kentucky
Brad Williamis
Baska
Pennsylvania
Plainville
Here
Joseph T. Allen
Children’s Department
The
Ohio Humane Society
Allen
Rose Tennenbaum
Marcus Cohn
Toledo
Latonia
Burnett
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Wilson
Timken Concern
Germany
U.S
Kaiser
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Lansing
Great Britain
Overlands
Canton Motor Car Co
Adriatic
Ruth
J. H. Beatty
Lulu Luke
Gertrude Straub
Gs. DeHoff
Ethel Edgell
Mary Shapeiroot
Orpha Lee
Anna Franz Sco
Agnes Jacobs
Charlotte Peaslee
Pearl Weimer
Amber M. Gill
Florence Gaupel
Gladys Seeman
Grace Hbergmeyer
Opal Toll
Anna Rasofsky
Florence Dourin
Gertrude Barker
Hilda Ritchey
Beulah Vaughn
Freda Becker
William Crosius
Iva Keller
Helen Taylor
Margaret Turner
Gladys Benner
H K. Shickle
Helen Alexander
Ruth Wilcox
Ruth Dannemiller
Nathan Snader
R. R. Reimenschneider
William Kestel
Walter Cogan
Victor Rosenbluh
Edward R. Chapman
Smoke Smalley Ee
Beaula Dunlap Vaughn
Harry Welsh Ee
William Mitchell
Finmet Capper
Elmer Aberhart
Gayle French
Herbert V. Dodgson
Albert Pillot
Ralph Hodel Benen Ooo
Kyger Eee
Ralph Paar
Ooo
Victor I. Fornes Teers
Donald Connolly
Fred Maurer
Herman Zerbter
Robert Engle
Ed. Millbrodt
John Motter
Robert Leister
William Donald
William Betzler
B. Williams Sa
Sheet Steel CO
Canton Concern
Martin
Emerson Pianos
Player Pianos
Klein & Heffelman
Lincoln Hall
Opera House
H. Ross Ake
Treas
Ady
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Washington Hall
6Th and Market Av N
A. P. Shortridge
Canton Motor Car Co. Advt
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