19 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
1
The 10 million registrants are divided into 4,657 groups with key numbers zero to ten. A national draw will select 1,000 numbers to cover every board. groups will be drawn first to order the master list, then 1 to 1,000 to order within each group. General Crowder explains the water lottery will be fair and decisive.
Protesters led by McCulloch and Senator Irene denounce the draft quota method as inflated. In Washington a resolution calls for war and commerce departments to justify quotas based on population rather than June 5 registration. The House did not act, while in the Senate Pomerene read a protest from Youngstown over local figures.
A dispatch from London reports Russian capital concerns over anti government agitation in Petrograd. Allegations say German funded agitators work among workers and soldiers delegates to foment unrest with mutinous whispers and armed street patrols. War conditions and shortages fuel tense demonstrations and cautious government responses.
W H An OD, superintendent of the Kentucky division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, died today from self inflicted throat wounds after a nervous breakdown. The incident occurred in Aris Kentucky where he reportedly killed himself with a razor.
Fragmentary forecast for Ohio tonight and Friday mixed with ad copy listing lawn swings and used pianos. Mentions Klein Heffel piano ad and prices such as 3.75 and 5.00, with no clear weather details or dates.
A Jersey cow and a Holstein heifer worth 66 each were tied to a property dispute. John W. Alett held the cattle while Alice E. Graham claimed them. A Pike township justice ruled for Alett, awarding 3 in damages. Graham appealed to the common pleas court.
In Washington a Carranza delegation presses to lift or ease the arms embargo on Mexico and to secure loans. They warn that Carranza’s treasury is strained and that military weakness could topple his regime, urging a licensed export path for munitions if Washington deems it desirable.
Washington July 19 50 000 Porto Ricans may be imported to relieve railroad labor shortages. The department of labor requires a pledge that they will not be used as strike breakers.
Rotterdam shipping circles are low in spirits with declines since the war and no prospect of improvement. Labor has been hard hit as arrivals at Rotterdam run about half of those in 1916.
R R coaches left the tracks on the Louisiana and Northwestern at Homer Louisiana on Wednesday. The derailed cars rolled down a 10 foot embankment injuring more than twenty passengers.
Manila July 19 report plans to raise a full regiment of Moros who proved effective fighters before U S control of the Philippines, hoping to attach the unit to the American expeditionary force in France.
Advertising blurb listing bathing suits for men women and children at one dollar plus caps and related items from The Klein and Heffelman Co. with additional notes about Overland and Willys Knights and a Canton Motor Car Co. ad promoting daily news want ads for selling.
President Wilson will decide on a general offensive against German submarines based on Navy General Staff plans. Officials acknowledge uncertain chance of success but condemn Secrecy policy as a mistake.
County Farm Agent Smith warns farmers about potato blight due to warm rains and sun between showers. He says blight has appeared in parts of the state and recommends early Bordeaux mix spraying to protect crops. If conditions hold, the potato crop should be large and of good quality.
In Chicago on July 19 a group of promoters bilked $600 to $800 from business men by soliciting cash for a blind association picnic program. The promoters were arrested and released as victims declined to prosecute.
Philadelphia July 19. President Samuel Rea confirms sale of all the Pennsylvania Railroad anthracite properties to M A Hanna and Co of Cleveland, in line with a directors policy announced years ago.
Edith M Albert filed suit against Treasurer Coldren on Thursday to enjoin the collection of special assessments on property in Eleventh Street SE, which she alleges are excessive.
Newark New Jersey July 19 six top looking girl privates of the New York corp of the American Women's League for self defense quit after cigarets and cocktails were reported to commandant Clara A Clemens The six were refused a trial and the accusers became confused when asked if they also smoked or drank resulting in resignations and the formation of a new group.
Sheriff Norwood filed affidavits in probate court against 12 persons charged with speeding on Massillon road Sunday. Names include William Hornbacher Roy Spickers Cyril Heinrich Percy Van Nostram H W Ringer W M Davis H T Hanson Simon Glaser Mrs May Simons Mrs Elmer J Rice Murray W Scott Cherry aw and Press Gerber Notices have been sent to report to the court and deputies warn capsizes may be issued for those who ignore previous notices.
The Klein Hef felman Co. offers croquet sets priced at 1.25 dollars as lawns are described as fine for play. Purchase now for garden recreation and summer leisure.
Community event listed at Meyers Lake’s Jack Kowalks Beer Garden for weekly Thursday evening fish fry. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate a recurring social gathering with meals and local patronage.
Fifteen hundred residents attended Canton Starkco SE playgrounds for a Wednesday evening dance. The event aimed to unite the community and raise funds for a girls and women center house near the playgrounds. Mayor Stolberg praised the spirit. B Sala spoke. ice cream and cake sales supported the fund. Mrs. Jennie Cubbison led the event.
Contractor R. C. Roush told a court Thursday that changes in specifications on the Magnolia Sparta and Waynesburg Waco roads were ordered by the county surveyor. He sues for pay while commissioners say the work did not meet contract terms.
Methodist Day was held at the chautauqua in progress at Silver Lake Wednesday. More than 5,000 Methodists throughout the state attended. A Canton delegation of 50 joined Bishop William Quayle of St. Louis who delivered the main address on Democracy.
George Tompkins of Philadelphia admitted to the triple killing of Mr and Mrs Edmund I Humphries and their 15 year old son near Ebensburg last Sunday. He described the revolver used the motive and the manner of the crime. He also noted a Henry S Miller piano in the scene.
Monitor Tent members assemble at Mc Curdy Block hall on Friday July 20 at 7 30 p m to pay last respects to Sir Knight S L East Tight. Geo Weidman Commander-Adjutant.
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