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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports Carranza demands withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Eliseo Arredondo translates a 12 000 word note, to be reviewed at the cabinet. Officials fear northernMexican commanders known as Gringo haters may stage an overt act to push toward war.
Dr Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die in Sing Sing by electric chair during the week of July 10 after a jury found him guilty of murder in the death of his wife's parents. In court he spoke of offering his body and soul for expiation, remaining composed as Justice Shearn pronounced the sentence.
The rear barn at the Charles II Mission on 434 13th Street SE burned Wednesday evening. Fire Chief Mesnar reports incendiary origin suspected as Rollin Haun from Niles Ohio arrived to investigate. About $120 damage and two horses dead mark the incident, the third suspected arson fire in the district this spring.
Waukegan Ills June 1 The Orpet murder trial beginning today shows no progress in seating a jury. Eight jurors remained plus two tentative picks as prosecutors have used nearly all peremptory challenges. Madge Donnelly orders new Lake county venues while a new batch of 50 prospects is screened. Most sworn jurors are farmers facing long delays away from crops. Judge Donnelly admonishes both sides to hasten the proceedings.
L. D. Blanchard, E. J. Arnold, Charles Paquelet and J. L. Arnold plan to attend the state undertakers convention opening Tuesday in Cincinnati. A note mentions carpets made in Japan are being exported to the American market.
Chicago June 1 political clouds hung over the city as the Republican National Committee opened to decide 62 contested seats. Roosevelts and Hughes factions tangled while new arrivals like Meyer Satterlee Perkins McGrath and Barnes entered the arena. The Roosevelt and Sherman split loomed large and Chicago became the national political focus as the convention neared.
Paris reports a renewed German attempt against Le Mort Homme was crushed after a fierce bombardment. The French war office announced the failure, noting heavy artillery fire west of the Meuse and concentrated shelling northeast of Verdun left the German attack repulsed.
Athens reports that the Greek government refuses to consider Bulgaria's protest after Bulgarian soldiers were fired upon by Greek troops at Fort Rupell. The incident prompted diplomatic tensions between Bulgaria and Greece.
In a Commons statement today the German capture of 195 neutral vessels sailing from Scandinavian ports to England was announced. The report notes these ships were seized as they crossed into areas controlled by German forces.
The House Public Buildings Committee announced it will draft and urge passage of a public buildings bill during this session. The measure is expected to authorize about 20 million dollars for new federal buildings nationwide. Work on the bill will commence immediately.
Harmony marked the opening of the Ohio Democratic state convention in Columbus as no opposition to Senator Pomerene emerged. Rep. Stanley Bowdle attended but did not attack Pomerene. The Canton Pomerene booster club operated from the Neil House, distributing badges as Pomerene headquarters shifted to the convention. Charles Bast, Peter Beuchler, and H. B. Sibila joined the delegation.
A runaway team driven by George Banterman of 626 14th St SE crashed into the Halliwell Market grocery front in the Halliwell block. Kegs of beer scattered while a horse fell down seven feet into the cellar as firemen and officers intervened. the horse was rescued with minor injuries and the driver unhurt.
One man was hurt when a George Hahn transfer truck blew a cylinder at 4th Street SW and Highway. The hood was blown off and the injured driver, unnamed, was taken to his home. The cause of the accident was not known.
In El Paso on June 1 observers express confidence that Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing and 12,000 U.S. troops in Mexico can handle the situation despite Carranza's demand for withdrawal. Attention shifts from Villa to Wilson's next move as Mexican forces struggle with shortages and dire economic conditions.
London reports Sir Ernest Shackleton, famed British polar explorer, safe at Port Stanley Falkland Islands after failing to cross Antarctica. He reached Elephant Island on April 16 in a 22 foot boat, leaving 22 companions there. Rescue plans shift to Elephant Island, with government funds to back relief efforts.
Both defendants were sentenced to Mansfield reformatory and were taken away at noon today to begin their terms.
Chronological notes capture key moments of the Shackleton expedition from August 4 1914 when the Endurance left the Thames to April 24 1916 when Shackleton left Elephant Island. It records departures from Buenos Aires Macquarie Island adrift events in Ross and Weddell seas and Elephant Island landings.
London report says Sinn Fein leaders wanted for Irish uprisings have escaped from the British Isles to the United States. Among them is Captain Merlowe, who led anti government forces in Gw ay.
Automobiles driven by W. H. Wagen of 1234 Clevelanday NW and H. Martin of R. D. No. 2 collided at noon Wednesday at Marlon and 6th SW. Both cars sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
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