Canton to get new $2,000,000 steel plant and depot
United Steel Co. plans a second Canton mill costing 1.5 to 2 million dollars, with capacity for 15,000 tons monthly and 2,000 more workers. A new brick B&O passenger station will be built in Canton, with work starting immediately and ready for use before winter, per President Willard in a letter to Senator Pomerene.
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Senedd
Canton
Ohio
Dition City
United Steel Co
Willard
Railroad Company
Atlee Pomerene
Pomerene
Tuscara
Vice Poo
Daniel
Thompson Omerene Fol
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio Company
Stolberg
Last Appeal Is Made For Becker
In New York on July 29 Martin T. Manton and W. Bourke Cochran sought a stay of execution from Justice Hogan in Syracuse to permit an appeal of Justice Ford's denial of a new trial. The appeal to the Court of Appeals could be heard next fall and is unprecedented. Hogan dissented in Becker's second murder conviction, and supporters hope he will grant relief.
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New York
Charles Becker
Martin T. Manton
W. Bourke Cochran
Justice Hogan
Syracuse
Justice Ford
Court of Appeals
Becker
Whitacre Declares War On Pomerene in Ohio Politics
Former Representative John J. Whitacre reveals strong opposition to Senator Pomerene in a Washington interview. He prophesies Pomerene’s defeat next year, hinting at a possible bid to run against Pomerene. Canton officials report no confirmation, while Whitacre’s allies see a looming senate challenge.
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Washington
Senator
J. J. Whitacre
Pomerene
Canton
Pomerone
Whitacre
Washington Special Dispatch
John J. Whitacre
Ohio
Leader
Buckeye
James M. Cox
Cox
Senate
Weather outlook and sale ad from Herbruck Dry Goods
Weather forecast notes likely showers and a change tonight into Friday with little temperature change. The display lists a maximum around 84 and a minimum near 66 with precipitation noted. A July clearance sale at Herbruck Dry Goods Co. advertises every rug in stock.
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Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Aavt
Adty
Carnegie not dead one yet
Rumor spread in New York that Andrew Carnegie had died at his Bar Harbor Maine summer home. A Bar Harbor dispatch later denied the report, stating Carnegie is alive and well.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Bar Harbor
Maine
Carnegie
Heat Claims First Victim
The heat claimed its first victim Thursday when the year old infant son of John Herman of 1023 Cherry av SE was found dead in bed. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the home with burial in Westlawn cemetery.
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Heat
John Herman
Cherryav SE
Westlawn
Governor Whitman Blamed After Man's Outburst
An unruly scene reports the man blaming Gov. Whitman as priests attempted to calm him. He cried that the governor bore responsibility, signaling a dramatic moment on the page five continuation.
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Becker
Gov. Whitman
Indictment Urged Against Six Over Eastland Sinking
Coroner jury calls six men including two boat line officials and two inspectors to face manslaughter charges for the Eastland disaster with 1353 dead. Identified dead total 828, missing 522. Jury faults loading and inspection, sends findings to grand juries.
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Chicago
Robert Reid
U. S
St. Joseph
Mich
Joseph M. Ericson
Reid
C. C. Eckliff
William M. Hall
St. Joseph-Chicago Transportation Co
Eastland
W. K. Greenebaum
Indiana Transportation Co
Western Electric
Harry Peterson
Hoffman
Summer sale at Herbruck Dry Goods Co advertisement
Every yard of summer goods at sale prices. The Herbruck Dry Goods Co. advertisement.
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Herbruck Dry Goods Co
New Directory Of The Ohio State Telephone Company
A new directory for the Ohio State Telephone Company goes to press August 1 1915. Citizens desiring service changes or listings must notify the office before date. contracts prior to August 1 will be listed. Canton Motor Car Co advertisement and Goods Co promotion noted with page references.
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Ohio State Telephone Company
Tuscarawasst W
Adtv
Death of Jay Keyes from electric shock while pole work
Jay W. Keyes twenty four of 229 Walnut SE died at Ingleside hospital after four shocks from a wire not exceeding 249 volts while working for Canton Electric Co at Tuscara west of Lynchayv. He fell from a cross arm as the shock hit and workers lowered him with a rope. pulse and pulmotor efforts failed over an hour.
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Jay W. Keyes
Ingleside Hospital
Keyes
Canton Electric Co
Tuscarawasst W
Lynchayv
Two New Canton Plants to Cost 4.5 Million to 5 Million
The United Furnace Company will build a blast furnace and the United Steel Company a steel mill at Canton. Together the two plants cost an estimated 4.5 to 5 million dollars and will employ about 3,000 men. The steel plant will start at 15 000 tons monthly, aiding local firms Berger Manufacturing and Carnahan Tin Plate to secure sheet bars locally. Officials expect the project to attract more steel makers and lift Canton’s population, with 25 000 more residents anticipated soon after operations begin.
United Steel Company plans new plant and stock sale
United Steel Company will finance a new steel plant by selling additional stock to present shareholders. Backing comes from Pickands Mather of Cleveland for United Furnace. The $1,000,000 project includes an open hearth furnace, electric furnace dept, a 12 furnace 75 ton capacity mill, and upgrades at Plant Bo beside the existing Plant A.
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United Steel Company
Pickands, Mather & Company of
Cleveland
United Furnace Company
Possible Second Blast Furnace Planned Near Northeast End
The Chamber of Commerce notes demand for more pig iron may require another blast furnace even after the proposed mill opens. United Steel Company officials say room exists for a second furnace and future needs are still uncertain. A siding is being laid by Pennsylvania Railroad into United property as council considers vacating Hurford addition streets to allow steel mill construction.
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Chamber of Commerce
United Steel Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
United Furnace Company
Hurford
Hurford Addition
New United Steel Addition in Canton Offers 2000 Jobs
A planned $4,000,000 expansion by United Steel Co. adds twelve 75 ton open hearth furnaces, a 40,000 ton monthly capacity, a blooming mill and sheet bar mill with gas producers. The project will employ about 2000 workers, boost Canton orders for 12,000 tons of sheer bars, and elevate population, bank clearances, and payroll. A companion blast furnace would cost around $2 million, employ 1000 men, and add 50,000 tons to Canton’s output.
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United Steel Company of
Canton
Harford
United Steel Company
Chamber of Commerce
Henry W. Harter
New Industries Committee
United Steel Co
Oan
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Vogt and Sons Seek Permit to Finish Lexington Road Work
William Vogt and Sons, contractors for the Alliance Harrisburg and Louisville road, asked in court for permission to continue after the county ordered two miles of defective curb torn up in Lexington township. Bender says he will complete a full examination within a week. inspectors and officials aim to start replacement within ten days.
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William Vogt and
Bender
Vogta
Bachtel
Barber
Local Ads Note Closures and Public Notices
Page Nine column lists notices including barber shops closing all day Wednesday August 4 and an Orphans' picnic at Meyers Lake on August 18. Additional ads mention full weight cigars, Moose initiation, coat and suit price sale, and Herbruck Dry Goods Co. promotions.
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Louisville
Meyers Lake
Coats & Suita
The
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Advt
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Ossining
Herman Rosenthal
William Cashin
Sing Sing
Albany
Af Steel
Cedar Point
St. Joseph’s Church
Daily News
Chicago Lake
Canton Actual Business College
Canton Motor Car Co
Jay Keyes
Berger Manufacturing Company
Carnahan Tin Plate & Sheet Company
Gunton
Harter
Naces
Vogt and Sons
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