Board Deadlock Over County Superintendent Choice
County board of education remains deadlocked after 138 ballots with Pontius and Temple backing J J Armstrong, Leighly and Wingate supporting R F Klar, and Myers backing Prof Forsythe. Pontius elected president and Wingate secretary as members praise all candidates and vow a good choice regardless of outcome.
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County Board of Education
Pontius
Temple
J. J. Armstrong
Akron
Leighly
Wingate
R. F. Klar
Beach City
Myers
Prof. Forsythe
Louisville
W. J. Pontius
A. B Wingate
Southwest industry ramps up as plants plan reopenings
United Press reports renewed activity across Midwest plants. American Car & Foundry Co in Madison Indiana employs about 1,500 workers, National Enameling & Stamping Co in Granite City resumes around August 1, American Steel Foundry at Granite City adds 350 more with a new furnace, Corn Products Refining Co at Kanite City plans August 1 reopening, with 60 percent returning early and the rest by August 15. several departments have been idle since spring, and repairs delay full staffing.
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United Press
ST. Louis
American Car & Foundry Co
Madison
Ind
National Enameling & Stamping Co
Granite City
New Mixture To Kill Army Worms In Canton
J F Koehler of Canton High School recommends a worm killer made by dissolving a half pound of strong soap in a gallon of hot water, mixing with two gallons of kerosene, then diluting with 40 to 60 gallons of water so the lawn is not harmed. The solution targets army worms infesting lawns and gardens.
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J. F. Koehler
Canton High School
Weather forecast and temperatures for today and tonight
Forecast calls for fair weather and Sunday with a slightly cooler night. Local temperatures show daytime highs near 73, nighttime lows around 60. Observations include yesterday's evening 9 pm reading and current 7 am and 2 pm figures.
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Fairight
Goodbye heat wave as humidity fades this week
United Press reports the humidity that has troubled the east and middle west will dissipate tonight with cooler conditions. Moderate temperatures are expected in the middle west and along the Atlantic coast. Early high readings included 82 in Philadelphia and New York and 80 in Atlantic City.
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United Press
East
Middle West
Bureau
Middle Atlantic
New England
Philadelphia
New York
Atlantic City
Modulators Held Guilty in Contempt Case at Plant
Ralph Kandel William Reed and William Gloss were found guilty of contempt for violating an injunction at Novelty Iron Co. plant. Judge Ake slated prison for a second offense after an all day trial. Herman Tuebner Mike McKelvie appeared but not properly served and charges were not pressed. Norman Kandel was held in contempt for non appearance. Witnesses testified strikers used sling shots bombarding the plant and threats against workers.
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Ralph Kandel
William Reed
William Gloss
Novelty Iron Co
Ake
Herman Tuebner
Mike McKelvie
Norman Kandel
Peter Derby
Rice
Tax receipts show June decline versus December levels
June tax collections totaled 884 828.76, about 108 209.85 less than December receipts. Treasurer Ake cites December as the higher month due to semi annual and full year payments. Delinquent June taxes may be settled with penalty in December before the February delinquent sale.
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Ake
Oberlin
Edith Porter Sues for Divorce from Albert Porter
Edith Porter filed suit Saturday for divorce on the grounds of absence alleging Albert Porter has been away from home for five years. Her attorneys are Piero Crankshaw.
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Edith Porter
Albert Porter
Piero & Crankshaw
Trainmen Ball at Meyers Lake Park by Kennedy Lodge
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen stage a Trainmen Ball at Meyers Lake Park on Monday evening July 20 1914. Emerson's Orchestra will play with admission 50 cents per couple and 25 cents for extra ladies. Advert. 18-19-20.
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H. A. Kennedy
Brotherhood of Railroad
Meyers Lake Park
Emerson
Man killed in Canton Electric Co plant accident
Roy Sutton twenty six married assistant engineer at the Canton Electric Co was oiling a large fly wheel when he entangled with it and was hurled through the air at a mile a minute for forty feet crashing into a switch board. He died instantly with all bones broken and brains scattered. A visitor witnessed the moment of the tragedy as the wheel turned at 115 RPM and his body rebounded ten feet.
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Canton Electric Co
Roy Sutton
Sutton
Death on the rails ends in a grim wait for fate
Twenty year old Swiss immigrant Cesar Selber, staying near Deutsches Haus in Canton, was found fastened to a railroad frog near Market Street. He struggled to free himself as an approaching Pennsylvania tracks train neared, and with the headlight glare he faced death, possibly unable to recover. The account continues on page four.
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Deutsches Haus
TuscaraWwasst
Cesar Selber
Canton
Switzerland
Pennsylvania
Marketaw S
Selber
Tax Board Surprises Stark County Residents
Stark county residents who thought they were safe from tax scrutiny are not yet in the clear. The county tax board said Saturday most informants have been summoned, and all information gathered in the next two months will be reviewed. An abstract will be sent to the state tax commission with possible additions if new information surfaces.
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Stark-co
County Tax Board
State Tax Commission
No Action On Repaving Of Tuscarawas Street West
Councilman Witter, head of the street and alley committee, states no decision has been made on repaving Tuscarawas Street West. He adds any action will not be announced until after residents’ protests are addressed and developments unfold.
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Witter
Council
Tuscarawas-st W
Engagement Rumor Ties Lucy Dodge to Walter Rosen
New York July 18 Society notes reveal Miss Lucy B Dodge engaged to banker Walter T Rosen. The piece hints her London disappearance last year was to avoid her mother’s plan for an English match, suggesting the engagement existed secretly at the time.
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New York
Lucy B. Dodge
Walter T. Rosen
London
Miss Dodge
Mr. Rosen
Huerta and staff depart Mexico for Jamaica then Paris
Gen Victoriano Huerta sailed from Puerto-Mexico at noon aboard the British cruiser Bristol with Senora Huerta and family, heading to Jamaica then Paris to seek a new home. He said his exit keeps his word to restore peace, amid a lengthy farewell without ceremony as crowds watched from the wharf.
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Jamaica
Bristol
Paris
Puerto-Mexico
Mex
Victoriano Huerta
Porfirio Diaz
Vera Cruz
Francisco I. Madero
Huerta
U.S
Senora Huerta
Col
Jorge Huerta
Victor
Gen. Blanquet
Blanquet
Erta
Gen. Huerta
Mexico
Jowe Delgado
Carbajal
Salvation Army to supply ice and milk to Canton families
Nearly twenty Canton families will receive free ice under the Salvation Army free ice fund. Army officers note some homes lack food and milk for infants. relief will be provided. Donations totaling 368.19 have been received. Contributions may be sent to The News and will be acknowledged and given to the Salvation Army.
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Canton
Salvation Army
Judge Marriott Attacks Finley In Ohio Democrat Race
Columbus July 18 Judge Frank M Marriott of Delaware charged State Chairman W L Finley with trying to control the state supreme court and name its members In a signed statement Marriott attacked Finley calling him a boss The protest followed Marriott announcing his candidacy for the supreme bench to fill Judge John Shaucks seat and cited Kenton’s Phil Crows joining the race due to Finleys influence
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United Press
Columbus
W. L. Finley
Frank M. Marriott
Delaware
Marriott
Finley
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
John Shauck
Phil Crows
Kenton
William L. Finley
Breeders Withdraw From Fischer Hearing Over Bias Claims
Ohio Agriculture commission president ALP. Sandles acted as Fischer's attorney amid a probe into the state cattle industry. John C. Welty and the Ohio Breeders’ Association withdrew, arguing the panel’s bias and lack of a fair hearing, threatening an appeal to Gov. Cox.
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Ohio Agricultural Commission
Alp
Sandles
Paul Fischer
Fischer
John C. Welty
Ohio Breeders’ Association
Ee Welty
Welty
Cox
Breeders’ Association
No, Mr Welty Is Still Too Busy
John C. Welty a well known attorney and local representative of the Northern Ohio Traction Co is a very busy man indeed. He hasn t submitted the franchise for the terminal station to General Manager Currie yet and doesn t really know whom it will be done at all. However council isn t worrying over the traction situation. If the N O T doesn t accept it won t accept council will take another action to prevent the car yard affair on the public square. The matter is out of our hands now and if the N O T doesn t want the franchise we needn t worry said President Frank De Corps of council Saturday.
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John C. Welty
Northern Ohio Traction Co
Currie
Frank de Corps
Council
Pork Climbs Ladder Along With Beefsteak
In Chicago on July 18 pork prices rose alongside beef as hogs reached their highest level in ten months in the local market. Packers complained of cattle scarcity and paid 9.90 dollars for the best beef steers, signaling market tension and shifting consumer choices toward pork chops.
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United Press
Chicago
Meeting of Louisville Orphans picnic supporters
An organizational meeting for those interested in the Louisville Orphans picnic will convene Monday evening at 7 30 in East Block Adyt 18 19 20.
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Louisville
East Block
Advises Against Troops to Stop Local Disturbances
Maj Harold S Bush a Columbus national guard officer said local officials make no effort to control about 60 TW members and Italian miners blamed for unrest. He urged against sending troops, stating no need, a view echoed by State Mine Inspector John M Roan.
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Columbus
Harold S. Bush
National Guard
Belmont-cocoat Fields
Cox
TW. W
Bush
John M. Roan
Bellaire
Maj
Canton Men Patrol W. and L. E. Property in Coal Strike District
Five Canton men plus several friends guard the W. and L. E. property in the coal strike district between Terminal Junction and Adena. Selected by Chief of Detectives Ed Hasler, they patrol day and night to prevent outbreaks against the railroad amid limited trouble in Belmont County. Superintendent C. W. Coe reports little damage or clashes, with shifts rotating as day guards are joined by night guards. Continuous contact is maintained with the patrols, and isolated scuffles have occurred at most.
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Canton
Terminal Junction
Adena
Ed, Hasler
W. Coe
Coe
Plot to Kill Mining Officials Alleges Bush Claims
Columbus reports say May Harold Bush of the Ohio field artillery returned from Belmont coal fields with information of an anarchist plot to kill President Moore Secretary Savage and Bellaire sub district President Albasin. Bush names I W W designated men for the mass meeting ambush. Officials say arrests likely. Savage denies hearing of the plot. Pauline Hunt, three, walked four miles while searching relatives and neighbors looked for her.
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United Press
Columbus
Harold M. Bush
Ohio Field Artillery
Belmontvo
Adjutant General's Department
Moore
G. W. Savage
J. Albasin
Bellaire
Bush
Chardon
Pauline
Lee Hunt
Munson-to
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Puerto Mexico
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