27 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1914
Page
1
City officials will inspect the waterworks and undeveloped wells this week to locate a potential gravity fed reservoir near the north city line possibly at the Maple standpipe. Mayor Stolberg aims to present a definite plan by September or October with estimates of a future expansion costing about 200000 dollars.
In Dublin fierce clashes between nationalist volunteers and British troops spark mass unrest. Police suspend Dublin’s assistant commissioner as crowds chant nationalist songs and gun running is blamed for the violence. Premier Asquith takes charge of the war office amid fears of wider conflict.
Servian troops blow up the Save river bridge at Semlin and an Austro-Servian clash occurs near the Temes river. Sir Edward Grey appeals to Germany France and Italy to join mediation as Kaiser Wilhelm returns to Potsdam. France’s Poincare heads home from Scandinavia as bankers warn on war risk and mobilizations spread in Europe including Greece Montenegro and Britain.
Heat rolled through the city with 98 degrees noted and a Sunday high of 94. One boy fainted at Meyers Lake Sunday afternoon but recovered quickly, avoiding ambulance use. Doctors report several intestinal complaints among children yet none are severe, and overall health remains unusually good given the heat.
Forecasts show tonight and Tuesday with isolated thundershowers in the northern area. Local conditions and temperatures are not clearly readable due to OCR errors.
Thayer Band performs Tuesday evening July 28 on the lawn of First Presbyterian Church in Ascarawasst. Festival follows the concert with community refreshments and local entertainment.
United Press reports in St Paul that evangelist Louis KR Patmont, who vanished, is believed present in the city. Signs, claiming knowledge of Patmont, says he saw him last night and Dr S T Willis corroborates that belief. Friends continue a fruitless search for the minister.
City council members discuss whether Northern Ohio Traction will accept the franchise and grant universal transfers for interurbans between Canton New Berlin and Reedurban. Officials hint a probable acceptance after talks, but no final action is promised until a formal communication is read at tonight’s meeting.
Paris dispatch reports a third duel looming after the Caillaux trial. Henri Bernstein clashed with Caillaux as the latter pressed to testify about Calmette and Bernstein's army desertion. Friends expect a challenge as Mme Caillaux stays calm amid courtroom tension.
Street and alley committee may approve new paving rules read aloud at council. The document expands old specs with precise details on concrete base thickness to be chosen by engineer, gravel composition limits, brick tests, and post construction cleanup procedures to avoid property owner complaints.
Miss Ruth Sponseller soloist Miss Mary Bliss reader and Miss Eva Spon seller pianist will perform Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the M E church Admission 15 cents Advt 27 28 29
Thayer invites the public to a band concert and ice cream festival at the First Presbyterian church lawn Tuesday evening July 28. Advt.
County commissioners heard tentative jail plans from Guy Tilden & Sons for a four story structure with 54 male cells in three tiers. Cells will be chrome steel saw proof, fronted by heavy bars and a solid rear wall, with a central placement and side corridors designed to deter escapes.
Community event alert invites attendees to Ice Cream Festival and Thayer band concert at the First Evening on July 28. Ad.
Advertisement notes five dollar Niagara walls and return five dollars for travel July 15 23 29 via Western Lakeside and Great Lakes Railroad. Tickets valid six days. For steamer reservations call Bell 711 or Stark 26. Advertisement dates 10 12 13 17 19 21 24 26 27.
Triple Entente expected to back Servia Russia France England Grand total 10,470,000 men. Triple alliance expected to back Austria Germany Italy Austria 5,200,000 1,200,000 2,000,000 5,500,000 4,000,000 720,000 10,220,000 240,000 8,400,000.
Canton residents speak with mixed views on war as Austrians Hungarians and Slavs weigh whether to return to their homelands. Officials and editors note reserves may force departures while Cleveland despatches report widespread plans to go back, potentially impacting U S industry.
Six newly elected directors met Monday at 1 p m in chamber rooms to organize and elect two vice presidents a treasurer and secretary. The secretary will work with Louis Double secretary of the chamber. The board will also select a chamber member as president of the association.
Advertisement announces a five day trip costing 4.80 round trip from Canton to Niagara Falls on July 29 via N O T lines and the Seeandbee steamer. Travelers should reach Cleveland by 7 p.m. Steamer reservations are made by N O T agents on advance tickets or tickets purchased before noon July 29.
Stark County Board of Education met in a special session Monday to plan districting under a new state school law. Attorney General Hogan ruled the state pays 1000 dollars or half the superintendent salary up to 2000. any amount above is county expense. J J Armstrong, the Stark County superintendent, attended and offered districting suggestions as work continued. Also an eye testing ad from Walter H Deuble Jeweler and Optician is included.
Tuesday evening July 28 advertisement appears for an event at the First Presbyterian church lawn on Tuscarawas Street. The notice notes a local community gathering with unspecified activities and time.
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