Six Cents Verdict Awarded Roosevelt in Libel Suit
The Marquette court awarded six cents to Colonel Roosevelt in a libel trial after judge Flannigan directed a verdict for nominal damages. Newett, the defendant, defended his newspaper publication accusing Roosevelt of excessive drinking, with jurors swiftly delivering the tiny award. Roosevelt praised Judge Flannigan's fairness, while Newett read his personal history before the court, outlining his teetotal stance and editorial background.
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Roosevelt
Hatening
Newett
Flannigan
Michigan
Col. Roosevelt
George
Marquette
Chicago
Florida
Bellaire
Mr. Roosevelt
Ishpeming
Washington
Congresse
Peevish Dad Pursues Lovers After Window Wedding Plan
Angel Spurlock, sixteen, and Albert Price, eighteen, intended to marry after borrowing a horse from the Spurlock farm near Huntington. Price rode away with the couple, but Colman Spurlock gave chase on horseback in his boots. A tragedy followed as the lovers faced the consequences of their impulsive plan.
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Janes Ville
Wis
Iron Home
Ishpeming
Iron Ore
Tehpeming
Ives
Michigan
Marquette
Upper Peninsula
United Press
Huntington
W Va
Angel Spurlock
Albert Price
Young Price
Spurlock
Shortheart
Father Spurlock
Young Drew
Col Man Spurlock
Price
Wattage and cost analysis of tungsten lamp lighting
The notes compare 100 watt tungsten lamps at 160 hours daily and 31 days monthly. Calculations show 1 lamp uses 1.6 kW hours per day and 49.6 kWh per month, with costs at 3 cents and 5 cents per kWh. Totals explain why prices like $11.16 or $15.60 per lamp monthly are considered or rejected.
Canton Labor Men To See Dedication Of New Hall
Central Labor union bag accepted an invitation to attend the dedication ceremony of the new Labor hall of the Alliance Sebring Labor council in Alliance Sunday afternoon. Members of organized labor in Canton will travel to Alliance on the Stark electric car at one oclock. The invitation received by Secretary H R Witter includes all Canton labor members and several state labor leaders are set to speak.
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Central Labor Union Bag
Alliance-Sebring Labor Council
Alliance
Ecity
Stark
H. R. Witter
L U
Organized Labor
Canton
May Probe Seventh Ward Enumeration In City
The debate centers on ward seven growth versus ward one. Officials question apparent enumeration errors claiming ward seven is rapidly developing while school children counts seem misrepresented. An investigation may begin at the Board of Education meeting next Monday night.
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Charles R. Kumpf
Butchers’ Exchange
Theodore Borne
Board of Education
Special subcommittee to quiz members on lobbyists
Washington May 31 a special sub committee will on Monday call the roll of its members and ask each one what he knows about lobbyists READ THE WANT ADS TODAY.
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Lquied Press
Washington
Four Uncertainties Impede Stock Market Upturn
Clews identifies four key unknowns shaping markets: tariff policy currency stability monetary conditions and crop prospects. He notes tariffs are largely priced in and lower rates could boost demand once policy clears. He cautions on other restraints like new issues railroads and regional turmoil.
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New York
Union
Southern Pacific
Europe
CANTON CHARTER QUESTIONS ON APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
A letter argues the charter limits the Canton commissioners by fixing the term of city appointive officers and removing their power to dismiss unfit appointees. It claims recall protection does not apply to these positions and asks the Daily News to explain how the charter preserves accountability and control.
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City Commission
Commission
J. L. Cooper
West Fourth
Daily News
Canton
Hidster
Canton Daily News
C.j
Charter Terms And Bonding Of Appointees Questioned
The article argues section 10 sets two year natural terms for appointive officers tied to municipal elections, while commissioners hold power to end terms. It notes Article IV Section 2 grants appointment and removal with city commission approval and civil service limits, and Section 12 allows bonds as set by ordinance. It defends charter brevity to keep voters clear and empowered commissioners.
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City Commission
Municipal lighting plan hinges on new self supply
The city weighs ending Canton Electric Co. contract after 1916 to cut street lighting costs by shifting to municipal power. A lighting committee toured the city for data on replacing moonlights with 100 watt tungsten lamps and eliminating overcharges cited by Councilman Zerbe, who calls current rates excessive.
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Canton Electric Co
Feller
de Corps
Becker
Harbert
W. C. Anderson
Anderson
W. F. Zerbe
Zerbe
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Tron Ore
Choiece
United States
Hargest
Stock Exchange
Henry Clews
Dad
Neor
Seventh Ward
Krakauer
D.w.lerch & CO
North Markelist
Steinway Pianos
Massillon
Janssen Pianos
Clews
Magic Motor
The
Canton Hardware Co
South Market Street
la Carte
Hoover Suction Sweeper Co
West Third-St
Santry & Klein
the Quality Candy Shop
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