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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1915
Page
1
Germany outlines terms to settle war and asserts peace is possible within three months if sea freedom is granted. United States aligns with Kaiser views on commerce guarantees and indicates America's role in achieving an agreement.
Governor Willis disapproved nearly one million dollars from the appropriation bills in a veto Saturday night. The Massillon state hospital loses a $40,000 receiving cottage item and several items, including $400 for a senate chaplain payment, are blocked.
Canton labor leader J. A. Robinson pledges board of education candidates to defend the free textbook system. City Parent-Teacher officials back keeping free books, arguing new books yearly is worse. He recalls leading the movement 12 years ago and warns against privatized, secondhand books and potential decline in attendance.
Chicago report recalls two years ago when Hyde Park and Wendell Phillips High schools met in a championship game. Frank Beatty Winnedge suffered a shoulder injury and was cheered by Miss Virginia Hamlin Youngs. He persisted in suffering until she agreed to marry him, prompting applause from Phi Delta fraternity and the Delta Sigma sorority.
Prospective recruits met in the armory to discuss enlisting in a new machine gun company possibly assigned to Canton. A Monday 7 30 pm meeting will decide on forming the unit and Canton could receive the assignment if 50 men are raised. Officers plan Sunday outreach to recruit and list eligible youths for enlistment.
Robert B. Smith former Canton newspaper man now in charge of Villa's publicity in Washington visits Canton. He argues U S intervention would unite the warring Mexican factions and prolong war, notes food shortages in Mexico City and Monterey, rail disruption, and credits Villa with strong northern control while Zapata holds Mexico City and Carranza the eastern ports.
Weather data shows temperatures at 7 am 2 pm and 9 pm with a maximum reading of 2.00. The note records conditions and sunny indicators for the day in the local area.
A Greensburg meeting of 250 residents discussed a proposal to build a paved road from Massillon north to Greenburg then toward Turkeyfoot Lake and Akron. Representatives from Akron Massillon Greensburg and Canton spoke in favor. Officials will seek county commissioner action this year with work planned to start soon.
A concise call to use the newspaper’s want ads for selling services and items. Highlights the reach and efficiency of placing classified notices to reach local buyers and maximize response.
Probate Judge Krichbaum discussed with county commissioners a plan to create a ward for crippled children at the Fairmount children’s home. A joint meeting with Probate Judge Farr of Columbiana County and local trustees will set details. The effort aims to care for these children for two years until a state home is ready, with Gov Willis to appoint a state commission and lawmakers approving $1000 for site evaluation.
Germany seeks freedom of the seas for all commerce in war and peace, or at least for private property. It demands the restoration of Poland as an independent kingdom and additional colonial gains in Africa. Germany may relinquish Pacific colonies and abandon claims in Kiao. It would evacuate Belgium France and Russia, possibly exchange part of Alsace Lorraine for Luxembourg.
United States officials indicate in Washington that within three months the nation will consult all European powers on freedom of the seas as a step toward peace with Germany. The German peace terms seen include freedom of the seas, restoration of Poland, colonial gains, and possible Alsace Lorraine exchange, with evacuation of Belgium France and Russia.
The Catholic Order of Foresters holds its state convention in the city for two days starting Tuesday 8 30 am with a high mass at St John s Church. About 500 delegates will attend from across the state with headquarters at the Courtland hotel. An opening address of welcome will be given by Mayor Stolberg and a banquet will follow for officers delegates and visitors. The schedule includes afternoon sessions at the Auditorium annex and a sightseeing auto trip to local monuments.
Continued on page two. Knights of Pythias announce a Memorial Service at First Congregational Church after a Castle Hall departure for Westlawn. Leave Castle hall 9 a.m. for the parade and 7 p.m. return for the evening service. All Knights invited. Ad segment dated 6-10-11-12. Also ads from Capron Motor Car Co and Walter H Double jewelers at 123-125 Tuscaranas st E noting artistic items at moderate graduate-friendly prices.
The clipping advertises graduate timepieces from Walter H. Double The Hall Mark Store at 1223 125 Tuscarawas Street East and 123 126 Tuscarawas, promising free monogram engraving for commencement gifts along with other Canton Motor Car Co adverts and notes on Owens Overlands.
William Franks twenty six of Canton is in critical condition at Saint Clair hospital Columbus after a front tire burst hurled him through a fence during a Canton race at the driving park He suffered a crushed right arm deep leg cuts multiple teeth knocked out possible skull fracture and other bruises Two other Chicago riders Carl Goudy and Joe Dell were also injured but less severely The race was under the Columbus Motorcycle Club and Franks had been leading before the crash.
John J. Wilson Sr., fifty five, a laborer from Urban Hill east of North Lawrence, was struck by a fast passenger train while stepping from the path of a west bound freight on a bridge. He died at the scene with head injuries. Coroner Douds viewed his body in Massillon. He is survived by four children including John J. Wilson Jr. of Massillon.
Seda South sues for divorce on grounds of infidelity and seeks alimony and custody of their minor child. Attorney listed is Piero and McUall.
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