Water rate tangle prompts city and manufacturers conflict
City water works chief Harbert meets with Carnahan Tin Plate Co Oliver Strayer Canton Fring Enameling Paul Reed to resolve meter rate confusion. Some firms show receipts dated to the flat rate, while city charges began earlier. Officials investigate who is at fault and protect the city. Residents of Waltersay seek private contracts for improvements, arguing city delays waste time and funds.
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Ery Hall
Har Ipert
Carnahan
Treaurer
Carnahan Tin Plate Fatoet Co
Oliver J. Strayer
Gece Masorer
Canton Fring & Enameling Co
Paul Read
Harbert
Acter
Enamel Combine Expands as Canton Firm Raises Capital
The Stamping and Enameling Co of Canton increases capital from 500 to 1,100,000 and merges two Bellaire firms Novelty Stamping Enameling Co and Enterprise Stamping Enameling Co into American Stamping and Enameling Co. H. M. Geiger of Geiger Jones Co finances the deal. Massillon Holling Mill stockholders meet Thursday to plan improvements for supplying raw material to the three firms. A test on a fireproof press fed steel passenger car caused only minor damage.
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Ton Stamping & Enameling Co
Massillon Holling Mill
Bellaire
Canton Company
American Stamping and Enaling Co
H. M. Geiger
Geis Jones Co
Eal
Novelty Stamping & Enameling Co
Enterprise. Stamping & Enameling Co
Combine
Gelger Jones C
Massillon Holling Mi Co
City to Pay Salaries of Four Supervisors for Summer
The city will cover the salaries of four playground supervisors for the rest of the summer after a decision by Service Director Harbert following a call from MG Marshall and W Lane. The playgrounds will pay the other supervisors and cover remaining season expenses. Funds now exist to run the rounds, and playgrounds will shift grounds to Briar Binnetlement House in Crystal Park for upcoming days. Each ground will have a day to introduce city children to the house’s work.
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Harbert
MG. Marshall
W. Lane
Briar Bi Nettlement
Crystal Park
Slugger of Groom Repents Action at Wedding
Joe Baker returned to Canton for a wedding but attacked the groom. He was arraigned in police court and, via an interpreter, expressed remorse. The judge granted a suspended sentence after the confession.
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Joe Baker
Canton
Baker
Annual Picnic At Meyers Lake Park Draws Printing Staff
The Daily News plans an early press start for an annual picnic at Meyers Lake Park. More than 250 workers from all Printing trade branches plus tutorial and reportorial staff are invited. Events include a 230 PM sports program and a baseball game between Daily News employees and the Re-Desltery, with games for children and a 5:30 PM supper. Most guests will stay for dancing and theater afterward.
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Daily News
Ray
Meyers Lake Park
Re- Desltery
Union
Council renews fight on underground wires in downtown
City council votes to require all wires except trolley lines go underground in a designated downtown district bounded by Cleveland Avenue and Fourth Street. The plan aims to begin April 1 1914 with completion by October and faces potential court action or rate hikes from utilities.
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Maude J. Keplinger
Law Committee
Cleveland-ay
Fourth-st
Walnut-ay
Sollettor Lake
Daily News
Mesuar
Tews
Dunwoodle
Cornell
Ue Law Committee
Weplinger
Autoo
When Your Carrier Boy Fails To Leave The Paper
A reader complains that the carrier did not deliver the paper and the circulation desk is advised to address the issue promptly. The note requests reliable mail delivery and urges timely action on missing deliveries.
Tragedy at Congress Lake Ends In Double Fatal Drowning
Miss Til den and youth Brooke Williams perish while Helen Tilden and Carlton Truman fade in the water during a lake rescue. Ralph Tilden and others attempt the lifesaving effort as bystanders watch, grappling hooks recover bodies near the north neck of Congress Lake.
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Helen Tilden
Carlton Truman
Congress Lake
Brooke Williams
Miss Tilden
Young Williams
Ralph Tilden
Ralph
Truman
David Kock
Iveland-av N
Donald Wilmas
Brooke
Koch
Donald Williams
Floor flooring approved for auditorium improvement
Safety Director Dunwoodie announced on Tuesday that a new floor will be built in the auditorium. Receipts from many sources will fund the project, with expenses to be met as the improvement begins after the floor is treated.
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Dunwoodie
Woman's Case Goes to Grand Panel in City Court
Sadie Turner charged with pickpocketing a New York salesman near Cherry Street was bound over to the grand jury by Judge Potter. The victim testified the woman grabbed his wallet and fled. Turner was sentenced to 10 days in the workhouse and fined $100.
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Sadie Turner
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New York
Cherry-ay SE
Potter
Judee Quinn
Cbaro
Mtte
Lang
Embezzler Settles Case Out of Court
William Lee feeman faced police court on Tuesday over an embezzlement of 10 from his employer John Miller. He settled the matter by agreeing to repay the money and attend the cream festival at Nimiatia park on July 2. Advertisement displays nearby showings for Lorna Doone at the Orpheum.
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William Lee
Feeman
John Miller
Nimiatia Park
Anton
F. Union
Acer
Another Picture of Helen Tilden
Miss Helen Tilden faced danger while trying to rescue her fiancé, Francis Carleton Truman, who drowned at Congress Lake. The dramatic incident highlights her bravery amid a fatal water accident.
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Francis Carleton Truman
Congress Lake
Frances
Helen ‘Tilden
Helen Tilden
Hottest Monday Night Of Summer Fans Swelter In Canton
The Monday night heat tied the season’s peak with a low around 68 degrees and afternoon highs near 94. Police officials report increased tension and family quarrels as humidity soars, urging residents to stay cool and avoid trouble.
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Canton
Ross Hur
Hurford
Tavy
Heat wave tightens grip on Pittsburgh as deaths rise
Pittsburgh July 29 the heat nears the 98 degree mark with forecasts unchanged. City officials urge precautions as three deaths and two prostrations mark the toll of the torrid wave.
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Pittsburgh
Mercury
Movement to push referendums on tax bills backed by Cleveland league
The Equitable League of Cleveland backs a push to force referendums on the Smith oas per cent tax law and the Fitzpatrick bill granting the governor authority to appoint tax commissioners. A Canton representative circulates petitions to refer both bills to voters.
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Smith Oas
Fitzpatrick
Starket
Equitable League of Cleveland
Canton
Deadly Mercury Tablets End Life of Iva Brahm
Iva Brahm a 25 year old Canton resident living in Barberton and touring Ohio attempted suicide with mercuric chloride tablets and left a fragmented note. Dr B D Brant states there is little chance of recovery as she lapsed into paralysis from the poisoning.
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Iva Brahm
Canton
B.D. Brant
Ohio
Barberton
Burdst
Brahm
Miss Brahm
Miss Brolin
McFarren Withdraws From Mayoral Primary
Mok McFarren county recorder and mayoral candidate withdraws from the primary citing business commitments. He says the current alliance would prevent him from dedicating sufficient time to office if elected. New Democratic filings note Alen Cook and three other candidates for various positions at the primary.
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Mok. McFarren
County Recorder
McFarren
Alien Cook
Foretty
Cook
Aaline
Cornell
Progress
New Democratic
Arete V. Klutz
John M. Roose
Allion! Fete
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