Order Leaders of Rail Men Within Call
Garretson and Lee ordered all local leaders to stay within call in case eastern railroad conductors and trainmen strike. Managers met with representatives to discuss alleged trickery in a letter and the eight demands set for arbitration. Trainmen threaten to halt talks unless the schedule is withdrawn and an early afternoon statement was awaited.
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United Press
New York
Garretson and
Lee
Board of Managers of the Roads
Board of Arbitration
Conference of Managers
Beth Low
Woman Averted Railroad Strike by Quiet Intervention
Washington July 18 An official report credits Mrs. James Borden Harriman for helping avert the era’s largest railroad strike. The New York philanthropist urged White House action and enlisted the National Civic Federation to mediate a conference. The conflict among trainmen and 42 Eastern roads led to a settlement under the Erdman act Newlands amendment.
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Washington
America
White House
James Borden Harriman
New York
Labor Department
Harriman
Newlands
Factories Drop Campaign Against Water Rates
Most large users paid their second quarter bills, signaling a retreat from the protest against meter rates. Berger Co. vice president Richard Yancey said no renewed protest is planned. Iron-removal experiments at the main pumping station proceed, with R Winthrop Pratt to report soon. Prospecting for a new supply has been delayed by missing machinery.
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Richard Yancey
The
Berger Co
R. Winthrop Pratt
Harbert
Rich Omaha man slain by an alleged madman
D H Parkhurst rich Omaha business man was shot dead and his body thrown into the Missouri river last week. The body was recovered yesterday. A maniac taken near the spot is believed to have possible connection with the murder.
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United Press
Mandan
N. D
D. H. Parkhurst
Omaha
Missouri River
Contractors post bond for North Market road paving
Wise Smith and Grabill contractors posted a bond on Friday for their contract to pave the North Market road between here and Cairo. The improvement costs more than $100,000 and work will begin next week.
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Wise, Smith & Grabill
North Market
Here
Cairo
Playground funds run out threaten end of playground work
Announcement by Mrs. Samuel L. Haynes warns that without more subscriptions the playground program will cease August 1. Funds on hand cover salaries only through month end. organizers hope for replenishment to continue through August. The effort reports more playgrounds and broader, structured activities with daily access and growing community use.
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Samuel L. Haynes
Elimination of Felix Diaz Shakes Mexican Politics
U S officials note Diaz’s departure to Japan weakens a perceived threat in Mexican affairs. His exit signals Huerta may seek re election in October, potentially forcing U S recognition despite enmity. Secretary Bryan, after a Mountain Lake lecture, held discussions with President Wilson but did not comment on the Mexican situation.
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United Press
Washington
Felix Diaz
Japan
Diaz
Huerta
U. S
Bryan
Mountain Lake Park
Wilson
City cannot furnish free band concerts this year
Canton officials debate free band concerts with Service Director Ray Harbert and Mayor Turnbull. Harbert supports an appropriation but notes council budgets tied by street crew salaries. Strassner of the Thayer band urges provision. Canton residents hear city bands about three times yearly. other cities lack four bands but a small appropriation could cover the cost.
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Canton
Ray Harbert
Harbert
Council
Turnbull
W. E. Strassner
Thayer Band
Inspector Probes Northern Ohio Traction Tracks
L. G. White of Columbus, former superintendent of the Columbus Railway and Light, inspected the tracks and equipment of the Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co in Massillon as a representative of the public service commission. The probe followed a recent hearing in Columbus.
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Massillon
L. G. White
Columbus
Columbus Railway and Light Company
City
Public Service Commission
Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co
July Sale Wash Dresses and Fabrics Advertised
The Herbruck Dry Goods Co promotes a July sale offering ladies wash dresses at $1.50 for a lot and 79 cents each. Silk tissue ginghams priced 19 cents with 25 cent values. Ad emphasizes guarantee or money back, supported by Letherman Co Crystal Park Hardware Co Darr Drug Co and Weaver Hardware Co. Ads run Wednesday Friday and Monday.
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The
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Letherman Co
Crystal Park Hardware Co
Darr Drug Co
Weaver Hardware Co
Baroness Seeks James Hurley Bride After Car Collision
New York reports baroness Ursula von Kalinska arriving from Wiesbaden to claim a western hero James Hurley of St Louis as her fiancé. She recounts a romantic meeting after a head on crash near Wiesbaden where Hurley suffered several fractured ribs and daily visits followed by a proposal despite St Louis not recognizing him as engaged.
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New York
James Hurley
St. Louis
Ursula von Kalinsowska
Wiesbaden
Germany
Weisbaden
Hurley
Old Man Charged With Stealing A Basket Of Clover
Mathias Fisher a 70 year old man appeared in police court on a larceny charge after taking a small basket of clover from a neighbor's lawn to feed his chickens. Sam Cohn, a fish dealer, filed the complaint alleging the theft from his property on Second Street NE. The warrant issued and Fisher was summoned to police court, with relatives worried for his health as the case proceeded.
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Mathias Fisher
Sam Cohn
Second St
Cohn
Fisher
Wertzau
D. EF. Daniels
Daniels
Fisher Daniels
Quinn
City Official Helps Collarless Dancer After Incident
Henry Paulus, mayor's clerk, lends his collar to Jake who forgot his at the municipal dance. Jake and wife dance successfully, drawing large receipts. Orange, N. J. report notes a 1912 fire loss of 40 cents per capita and local ads close with prices from Farwick Bros. ad.
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Henry Paulus
Jake
Paulus
Henry
Dunwoodie
Orange
N. J
Roosevelt a possible 1916 Republican candidate
North Dakota Senator Porter J. McCumber told the Michigan Bar association that Theodore Roosevelt would likely enter the 1916 Republican primaries and seek the nomination. Many lawyers in Lansing believe Roosevelt will unite progressives and Republicans as events unfold, with state politicians sharing the view. The notice also promotes local ads for Grand moving pictures and rug sales by Herbruck Dry Goods Co.
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United Press
Lansing
Mich
U. S
Porter J. McCumber
North Dakota
State Bar Association
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
McCumber
Townsend Habeas Corpus Case Taken Under Advisement
Laura N. Townsend of near Massillon seeks custody of her two children for 10 days from their father T. Paul Townsend. Probate Judge Kriechbaum has taken the matter under advisement, questioning authority to enforce a court order from another county.
Fire damages two homes in separate incidents
A lace curtain fire caused slight damage at D. Bachtel’s residence 1625 Tuscarawas St. E. Thursday night. The home of M. Popa at 1405 Cherry Ave SE also sustained minor damage from a defective flue.
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D. Bachtel
Tuscarawas St. E
M. Popa
Cherry-av
City engineers seek street sign changes and asphalt boulevard plan
City officials plan revisions to house numbers west of Waste Creek and south of Sixth Street SW and in the northeastern quarter. Harbert and City Engineer Sarver traveled to Cleveland for street sign specs and to Ann Arbor to study asphalt paving for a proposed one mile boulevard in the Timken addition.
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Harbert
Weat Creek
Sixth-st
South-st
Sarver
Cleveland
Dayton
Ann Arbor
Mich
Timken
Ticket rake case tied to Cleveland firm
Police found a large quantity of street car interurban and railroad tickets on J Adams a Black man arrested on a minor theft charge. He reportedly worked at a ticket making concern in Cleveland and is held on suspicion pending further inquiry.
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J. Adams
Cleveland
Bryan Laughs Off Quitting Talk In Washington
Secretary of State Bryan dismissed stock exchange rumors of retirement with laughter. Attorney General McReynolds, present, mocked the notion saying he would not buy stock on such a report. The White House denied any plan to request Bryan's resignation.
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Washington
Bryan
New York Stock Exchange
McReynolds
White House
Republicans Hold Political Limelight In City Campaign
Local report notes Republican interest in mayoral race with L Mills regarded as a possible candidate while Democrat William Volkmann has already filed a petition. Socialists plan a full ticket. several petitions for city offices were filed, naming Walter Ruff and Thomas Leahy among others.
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L. Mills
Bow, Amerman & Mills
William Volkmann
Grand Theater
Mills
Stark Ce Bar Association
Board of Elections
Walters. Ruff
Schilling
Thomas W. Leahy
W. J. Piero
Fred Hater
Edward A. Zinninger
Fred BE
Widder
John C. Harmony
Board of Education
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Chine
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Amazon
Farwick Bros
West End Nation
West Tuscarawas-st
Walter H. Double
East Tusc. St
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W. C. Green
Meyers Lake Park
Volles
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