29 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
1
A Belgrade street scene shows Serbians abandoning tools to rush to military offices and enlist as volunteers. An infantryman stands ready, emblematic of the wartime spirit and the crowd’s rapid mobilization at the outset of potential hostilities with Austria.
Stark county farmers expect about 954000 bushels of wheat this year, worth roughly 763200 dollars at 80 cents a bushel. The yield per acre rises to about 25 bushels from 15, boosting acre returns to six fifty net and total farmer gains around 247000 dollars, with wider price effects tied to Europe war oversights.
City officials inspect drilled wells for a potential reservoir to enlarge the waterworks and explore mechanical and chemical methods to remove iron from the supply. Mayor Stolberg and Superintendent Obliger study options, noting Toledo’s chemical filtration as a model and aiming to present a plan to council.
Harry Rinoldi of Alliance pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after explaining he stole a horse to secure a farm job to support his widowed mother and sister. He said he lost work, paid rent, tried to find employment, bought a rail ticket, and took the horse at a late hour to reach a possible job.
The weather page gives tonight Thursday forecast and temperatures with time marks. Walter H. Double Jeweler and Optician advertises time signals from wireless reception and lists 123 and 125 Tuse Street East.
Ralph Smith son of Harry Ji Smith 2412 Tuscaranist W fell while running Tuesday afternoon and fractured his left wrist. He was attended by Dr EF D Brant.
The Homer Miller Co announces Ladies' Suits from five to ten dollars. Entire stock of spring suits valued up to thirty five dollars offered at five and ten. Canton Actual Business College opens its 38th summer session on August 4. Advertisements.
A Canton church faction seeks approval from Dr. J M Patterson East Ohio superintendent to organize a second U B church this Sunday. Others plan to bring Bishop Mathews to keep the congregation intact amid friction. A petition cited by Rev Record supporters claims 1500 to 2000 members, against a total church membership around 2500.
Stockholders of Mt Union College plan to debate renaming the institution to Mt Union Scio at a Tuesday meeting. The split on the proposal sparks heavy campaigning with petitions and letters circulating across the state to influence the outcome.
I. Prosser tendered his resignation as director to band officials after a meeting reversal. William Dana of Warren, visiting the meetings, presented a report on band needs and equipment. Dana praised the ensemble as one of the country’s best semi professional bands.
Officials plan settlement talks with Northern Ohio Traction Co over extension and improvements on city land at the Tuscarawas power station. The city claims no rent has been paid for use of the waterworks property and seeks street sprinkling, shelter stations, and extensions in return. Mayor Stolberg declined comment.
Miss Ruth Sponseller soloist Miss Mary Bliss reader Miss Eva Spon seller pianist will appear at the U K E church Wednesday evening July 29 730 pm Admission 15 cents Advt 27 28 29. Read the want ads today.
Early war bulletins indicate a semi official denial that Polish Russians declared revolt while Warsaw suffers explosions and damage including the citadel and post office. Belgian mobilization steps begin and Kaiser efforts in the Austro Servian front appear undermined by Russian moves.
World War era dispatch warns peace hinges on Russia's reply as troops move, with reports France and Germany poised for a major clash. The piece notes a grim mood spreading across Europe as mobilization escalates tensions.
A dated dispatch outlines mobilization across Europe. Russia signals general mobilization if Austria invades Serbia. Germany prepares army orders and battleships. Britain acts for peace yet readies contingencies. France moves troops east and north as Bank of France withdraws gold. Italy orders warships to home waters. Austria moves troops toward Serbia and Danube border. Serbia mobilizes all able men and designates Nish as capital. Montenegro plans invasion of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Berlin says Germany will issue mobilization orders within two hours if Russia does not halt military activity. Vienna censors war news while Kaiser Wilhelm seeks to limit the conflict to Austria and Servia. A tense balance of power and warnings from London frame a possible general European war as Austria concentrates for battle.
Health officials launched a city wide anti rat campaign with education and poison as tools. Dr W A McConkey urged public cooperation and rat damage awareness while Mayor Stolberg waited for guidance from higher boards. The local board sought natl and state input, citing two rats per person and $1 property loss per rat yearly. Continued discussion planned.
An advertisement from George Double Co. Optician at 130 Market Ave notes eye defects can worsen many diseases and urges readers to seek optical solutions.
Canton Home Furnishing Co advertises one third off on refrigerators as part of a red tag sale with balance due on Water Rents advertisement and 20 30 notation.
An August 4 notice invites young men and women to enroll at Canton Actual Business College for training toward better prospects. The ad urges readers to join the program.
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