Great Black Tom explosion rocks New York Bay area
Sunday blast near Black Tom on the Jersey City peninsula sent shockwaves across New York City and adjacent states. Officials report a high casualty toll with hundreds hospitalized, extensive property damage including Bank windows and the Statue of Liberty base scarred, while authorities battle ensuing fires and harbor bombardment.
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New York
New York City
Entente
Black Tom
Jersey City
Caeppes Bay
Manhattan
Bédloe’s Island
New York Bay
Barthodi
Rockaway
Philadelphia
Maiden Lane
Rural party entertained with impromptu dances
Sheriff Norwood learns of a private rural party attended by prominent local youths. La norr of a carnival company led an artistic, heat tempered performance under automobile headlights at an isolated country spot, with invited guests and notable patrons present.
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Norwood
Lanorr
Winterhalter block sells at record price in Canton market
Henry L. Miller purchased the Winterhalter block facing Market and Court from C. A. Dougherty Co for about 50000, paying a record per front foot. The Independent Five and Ten store will continue under a four year lease. J. G. Lester bought Miller property at 418 Cleveland Ave SW for 22500. Sol Toroski leased the John Hay property and plans a large five story block opening 1917 with store and offices on Tuscarawas and Second streets.
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Peo Big Realty Deels
C. A. Dougherty and Co
Henry L. Miller
Cleveland-av NW
Winterhalter
Court-ay
Miller
Cleveland-av SW
George
J. G. Lester
Tarry G. Winterhalter
Market-av S
Market-av
Independent
Lesters
John Hay
Tuscarawas-st E
2Nd-St SE
Sol Toronski
Canton Insurance Agency
Leitner Block
Toronski
Torowski
Pocket Picked Hat Remuneration Claim At 727 Cherry Ave
Sam Marfetta told police his pocket was picked of 50 dollars by a guest after a show at 727 Cherry avenue SE. He gave the name of the man he suspects.
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Cherry-av. SE
Sam Marfetta
Marfetta
Arms Denied Militia Supplies as Inspections Fail
The article notes army inspectors denied small arms to the Second Brigade, under Major Stearns and Brigade Major Rolf, amid funding and muster issues. It describes shortages of nails, machine oil, shirts, shoes, and other gear, with paymaster delaying disbursement as units await equipment and rations.
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Amp Wills. O
War Department
Stearns
Cleveland
D. Z. Rolf
Fifth Ohio
Over
Lebanon
United Staes Army
Madger R
Washington
Mearns
Jeffersonville
ABC
Columbid
Co‘ks
Meyers Lake Bath House Notice for Monday Closure
Notice to Bathers announces a break in ash room service at Meyers Lake bath house. The bath house will close all day Monday and reopen Tuesday morning. Ad notice reminds readers of a picnic event and orphan’s fundraiser.
McKinley School Heating Plant Repair On Board Agenda
The board of education will meet Monday in a special session to consider bids and award a contract for repairing the heating plant at McKinley school. Additional items include heating for other buildings and general repairs to ready all schools for fall term opening.
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McKinley School
Board of Education
Canton to consider new garbage disposal plant proposal
Hissong plans a建议 for a Canton city garbage disposal plant with free collection. A modern plant with by products might offset costs. estimated price range is 90 000 to 100 000 dollars. Mayor Stolberg supports the project, citing health and population needs.
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John 8. Hissong
Council
Allenst SW
Stolberg
Canton
Hissong
McKinley Lodge to Meet in Masonic Temple July 31 1916
A special communication of Wm. McKinley lodge No. 431 F. and A. M. will be held in the Masonic temple Monday July 31 1916 at 6 30 p m. M M degree refreshments C J Corey W M H H Heingartner Sec Advt.
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Wm. McKinley Lodge
Masonic Temple
C. J. Corey
W. M
H. H. Heingartner
Bath House Closed All Day Monday Ad
Due to a machinery break in the wash room the Meyers Lake Bath House will close for the day. It will reopen Tuesday morning. Also notice advertising a free carnival at the City Playgrounds on 6th Street SW and Schroeder Avenue from July 31 to August 5. Additionally a call for donations to support the orphan’s picnic with a lake address provided.
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Meyers Lake
Meyers Lake Bath House
Schroyer Av
Paves Navarre Street Agreement Leads to Delay in Payment
Contractor J. C. Devine will pave Navarre Street under a village contract and trust Navarre for payment in 60 days. Work will begin immediately to complete the unpaved link between Massillon and Justus, with much of the paving finished before funds arrive.
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J. C. Devine
Navarre
Massillon
Justus
Devine
Timken Plans Committee Visit to Review Homes for Crippled Children
After visiting Columbus to propose a home for crippled children in Canton, H. H. Timken of Timken Roller Bearing Co. said a committee will tour crippled children homes in New York, St. Louis and other cities to report soon.
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Columbus
Canton
H. H. Timken Timken Roller Bearing Co
New York
St. Louis
Bank sues over dishonored draft in dispute with insurer
The Alliance Bank filed suit against New Brunswick Fire Insurance Co. to collect 1336.90 on a draft the insurer allegedly issued and refused to honor. Hart and Koehler represent the bank.
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The
Alliance Bank
New Brunswick Fire Insurance Co
Hart & Koehler
Loved Him Too Well Wayward Wife Seeks Divorce
Alice I. Fenimore of Alliance testified she married Perry W. Fenimore at 16, he deserted after a two day honeymoon, and a baby followed. Judge Day granted a 17 year old divorce on neglect, awarded custody of her child, and issued a restraining injunction. The mother filed the suit, H. H. Emmons represented the daughter.
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Judge Day
Praise for Judge R. B. Shields for re election
The Newark Advocate Tribune lauds Judge R. B. Shields of Canton for re election to the appellate bench predicting a large majority. The Coshocton bar association endorses Shields noting his excellent work on the court of appeals and earning admiration from the bar.
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R. 8. Shields
Canton
Newark Advocate Tribune
Shields
Coshocton Bar Association
Court of Appeals
Learn to Swim Series Begins in Daily News
Annette Kellerman, famed swimmer, launches a Page 3 series with a beginner friendly course. The first six lessons cover dry land swimming while later installments address speed and diving strokes.
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The
Daily News
Annette Kellerman
Detroit Heat Toll Rises to 28 in 24 Hours
Detroit health authorities report twenty eight deaths from heat and four drownings in the past 24 hours, bringing July totals to 73. The city records a Sunday high of 98 degrees.
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Chicago
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Rockies
Alleghenies
Milwaukee
Gary
Ind
Detroit
Mich
Health Department
Big Hat Saves Woman as Park Door Falls
Mrs. O. J. Evans was knocked unconscious when an exit door at Meyers Lake theater fell Sunday afternoon. She was carried to a bench. she regained consciousness after minutes. A large hat may have protected her from a severe head injury.
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O. J. Evans
3Rd St NW
Meyers Lake Theater
Fire water undoing of big Indian brave
John Thomas, a full blooded Indian from the plains of eastern Kansas, was brought to the city hospital on Monday afternoon in charge of Lieut. W. E. Hexamer. He quipped that too much fire water caused his trouble and asked officers to take all the money found and leave his tobacco.
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John Thomas
Kansas
Hastile
W. E. Hexamer
Wage Increase At Carnahan Tin Plate Plant
Two hundred fifty workers at the Carnahan Tin Plate and Sheet Co will receive a wage raise of about 15 percent effective Tuesday. Kenny's Music Roll Dept advertises 300 new 88-note rolls with latest hits available Saturday.
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Carnahan Tin Plate and Sheet Co
Kenny's
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