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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1913

Page

2

Heeter Sued for Vindication After School Board Dismissal

In Pittsburgh on June 7 the dispute over Louis Heeter serving as superintendent of schools escalates as Heeter is discharged by the school board 12 to 1 with Beulah Kennard voting to retain him. Attorney Clarence Burleigh filed a protest signaling possible court action while Clyde Garwood remains acting head of schools.

Pittsburgh U. P L. Heeter Heeter Clyde H. Garwood

Sweitzer Seen As Likely State Librarian Candidate

A Columbus dispatch reports Assistant Prosecutor Frank N. Sweitzer is a strong candidate to replace incumbent state librarian Joan H. Newman. Sweitzer says he has given no thought to the matter, though Columbus observers expect an appointment.

Frank N. Sweitzer Otice of Columbus Joan H. Newman Sweitzer Nish

Canton Patterson commencement set at First Christian Church

Eleven Canton township students who passed Patterson exams will join Canton High School for next term. Probate Judge Charles B. Kirchbaum will deliver the class address at the Canton Patterson commencement Tuesday night at the First Christian Church. Diplomas will be awarded at a meeting next Saturday in Central High School.

Canton Canton-Patterson First Christian Church Canton Township Patterson Central High School Canton High School Charles B. Krrchbaum Lily Smith Florence Hoover Martin Boyer Ray Clewell P. H. Welshim

Coshocton Pupils Visit Canton For Day Trip

Forty six Coshocton High School pupils will visit Canton next Friday spending the day in a school banquet at the Elks Club after arriving at 9 35 a m by train. The Canton Business Men's association asks for ten automobiles to shuttle them from the station to the McKinley monument and back for dinner. Afternoon events include Meyers Lake visit and a theater trip with a possible dance in the evening.

Coshocton High School Canton LE Canton

McCormick Compared to a Car in the Street

Senator La Follette dismisses Medill McCormick, saying he will pay no more attention to him than a car in the street. He calls McCormick a progressive for his own advancement and refuses to dignify his Milwaukee speech with a reply.

Washington U PD Medill McCormick la Follette McCormick Milwaukee Bull Moore Labolette Wisconsin

Hunt Old Man For First Place In Fourth Parade

The Fourth of July celebration committee seeks a man over ninety five to ride first in the old folk section of the industrial parade. Felix Hambouchin, 341 North Clarendonny, is the oldest candidate at ninety five. Joseph Orlando Miller, Youngst, is eighty eight and hopeful for many more seasons. The committee may approve aeroplanes balloons and even a race with balloons or a female entrant. Secretary L K Double notes strong support for new features.

Felix Hambouchin North Clarendonny Joseph Orlando Miller Canton L. K K. Double

Organization of Assembly Held Up in City Building Trades

Twenty five members from different building trade unions met at the central labor union hall to consider forming a building trades council. With less than half the required attendance, the assembly postponed action until next Thursday night. Fourteen unions are eligible to representation, planning three delegates from each for a total of 42 members.

Central Labor Union Hall Building Trades Council

Sheriff Plans Further Excavation Of Ancient Bone Find

Sheriff Oberlin will continue digging on his farm after receiving no firm information from Ohio State University about a large prehistoric bone. He believes the bone comes from a mastodon or dinosaur and aims to uncover more to reveal the creature's outline.

Oberlin Ohio State University

Chesterton Found Guilty of Libel

Cecil Chesterton, writer and brother of George Chesterton, is convicted of libeling Godfrey Isaacs managing director of Marconi company. He receives a 500 dollar fine and is jailed until the fine is paid for publishing in a Marconi scandal article. Sir Rufus Isaacs, attorney general and relative to Isaacs, is connected to the case.

P.i Cecil Chesterton George Chesterton Godfrey Isaacs Marconi Company Chesterton Isaacs Marconi Rufus Isaacs

G A R Commander Issues New Encampment Orders

Alfred Beers chief of the G A R issues general orders for the fourth annual national encampment to be held in Chattanooga September 15 to 20. The event marks the first southern national gathering and will meet on Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga battlefields. The appeal urges large veteran attendance.

R, Conn J. P Alfred BE. Beers Chattanooga Missionary Ridge Lookout Mountain Chickamauga

Denver Officials Ousted by Court In Immediate Injunction

Denver officials who refused to leave their offices were removed by Judge Teller who granted a writ of injunction for the new city commissioners. The ousted officials handed over duties and plan to seek relief from the state supreme court.

Denver U. P Teller District Court State Supreme Court

Verdicts for suffragists suit bring damages in London

A London jury in the king's bench division awarded the plaintiffs damages against all defendants in the case brought by West-end shopkeepers. Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst her daughters the Pethick Lawrences and Mrs Tuke were found liable for suffragette window smashing damages, with separate judgments of 1800 dollars against each individual defendant.

London U. P King's Bench Emmeline Pankhurst Pethick Lawrences Tuke

Emily Davison Dies After Derby Injury

Derby suffragist Miss Emily Davison is dying after being fatally injured when she tried to strike at the king's entry during the derby. Physicians say the end is momentary and relatives have been summoned to the bedside.

Derby London U. P Emily Davison

Cox names men to probe mine pay under Thomas resolution

Gov. Cox selects J. H. Roan Franklin coal operator Prof. M. B. Hammond Ohio State University Judge Phillip M. Crow Morrins Albaugh Hocking miner J. C. Davies Muskngum state inspector of mines to investigate mining pay methods. Commission to organize in 10 days report by Jan 1 1914 with subpoena power.

Columbus U. P Cox Thomas J. H. Roan Franklin Co M. B. Hammond Economic Department Ohio State University Phillip M. Crow Hardin Coy Green Commission

Electric service near Osnaburg expanded soon

The Canton Electric Co. extends suburban service with poles within one mile of Osnaburg. The village expects electric light within a month, with arc lights on main street corners and many homes to be wired.

Canton Electric Co Osnaburge

Charter pamphlets leave the press for Canton vote

The first proposed charter pamphlets were printed Friday and will be mailed to voters next week. They are titled Test of Proposed Charter Prepared by the First Charter Commission of Canton and the charter is to be submitted to a July 13 vote.

First Charter Commission of Canton

Plans Set for Trinity Lutheran Church 75th Anniversary

Plans announced by the congregation for the seventy fifth anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Church to be celebrated in early fall. Live former ministers will be brought in for the observance as part of a planned celebration.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Bullis Sues Timken Reller Co. Over Injured Foot

Ten Bullis of Navarrest sues Timken Reller Rearing Co. in common pleas court for 10600 damages claiming a 2400 pound steel bar broke a wooden support and rolled over his foot at the Timken plant, badly mashing it.

Ten Bullis Navarrest Rleas Timken Reller Rearing Co Bullis Timken

Two Dresses In Eight Years Divorce Suit

Elizabeth Hisey of near Alliance files for divorce from Marion Hisey in common pleas court. She alleges during eight years of marriage he bought only two dresses two pairs of shoes and one hat. She seeks restoration to her maiden name Elizabeth Wise.

Elizabeth Hisey Near Alliance Common Pleas Marion

Aged German ResidentElizabeth Obergefell Dies at 88 in Canton

Elizabeth Obergefell 88 a Canton resident for 65 years died at a nephew’s home Friday. Born in Germany she came to Canton in 1850 residing at the Jackson house now Williams hotel. Survived by relatives including L B Ohliger L C Ohliger Phil Weber Gust Weber Ford Weber. Funeral Monday 1 pm Arnold chapel Westlawn cemetery.

Elizabeth Obergefell Canton

Perry flagship Niagara stuck in Misery bay delaying centennial

The reconstructed Perry flagship Niagara bogged down in Misery bay delaying the Perry centennial launch events. Kansas City reports a bantam chicken with a nine foot tail and a note that only 25 percent of U S land area is improved farm land.

Erie Niagara Misery Bay Kansas City United States

Riffle Rewarded For Daring Police Work

Chief Smith promotes Motor Policeman Pat Riffle to temporary detective for bravery in capturing Roach who barricaded himself in the Schatzman home. Riffle will stay on the detective force until Detective Tom Brisbin recovers, with a permanent promotion possible when an opening arises.

Roach Schatzman Smith Pat Rifffle Riffle Tom Brisbin

Roach’s Victims Show Improvement at Mercy Hospital

Viola Schatzman, critically wounded with a bullet in the lungs, and Desk Sergeant W. W. Fielding who was shot in the foot, both showed improvement at Mercy hospital on Saturday as officials predicted.

Viola Schatzman Mercy Hospital Roach W. W. Fielding Kuach

Confessed Slayer Roach Refuses Food and Seeks Funeral View

In a city prison Roach refuses meals claiming hunger is futile and laments the baby’s death. He worries about cramped cells and longs to attend the triple funeral for his three victims while maintaining contact with his wife and attorney. He doubts legal aid and expects the electric chair.

Roach John Allen Priday Schatzman Mrs. Schatzaman Ruth Schatzman Baby Doris C. C. Upham Lucretia Grimes Reach City

Miner shot dead near Long Branch in West Virginia

John Wright a miner was fired upon from a bush at Long Branch at dawn today and fatally wounded by an unidentified assailant. The incident occurred near Montgomery West Virginia with U P reporting the event. Wright died from his wounds and authorities investigated the shooting as a probable criminal act.

Montgomery W. Va U. P John Wright Long Branch

Wood Innocent to Probe Bribery Rumors in Jury Case

The court eyes a public inquiry after accusations of bribery involving juror Morris. Judge Crosby seeks input from District Attorney Pelletier who calls for a grand jury probe next Monday and a public investigation to follow. Juror Shuman eventually concedes to the bribery claim, while Wood is acquitted on the first count.

Crosby Dist. Atty Pelletier Pelle Wood Shuman Collies Breen Atteaux

Weston Walks By Aid Of Lantern

After little sleep Edward Payson Weston resumed his cross country walk from New York to Minneapolis. He left Weston at daybreak for Hawkins to spend Sunday and begin again Monday morning. Weston arrived at ten last night using a lantern carried by a fellow walker to guide the final miles into town.

Lackawaxon N. J U. P Edward Payson Weston New York Minneapolis Hawkins Weston Erierai

Buffalo Bill Ill in Knoxville as Show Misses Tenth Time

Col. W. F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill is seriously ill at a Knoxville relative's home and failed to appear in his show for the tenth time in 40 years. He plans to travel to Atlanta Sunday with the company.

Knoxville Tenn U. P Col. W. F. Cody Buffalo Bill C. O. Ward

Fire damages Osnaburg home as volunteers battle blaze

A small fire in Osnaburg on Friday afternoon damaged the home of Mrs. Frank Olinger. A defective fire caused the blaze and a large roof hole was burned before the volunteer fire department could extinguish it. Estimated damage about 500 dollars.

Osnaburg Frank Olinger

Black Hand Letter Arrested in Youngstown Case

Giuseppe Pomare is arrested in Youngstown on a charge of writ- ing a black hand letter to demand 5 000 dollars. Capt John Washer of the U S secret service identifies the note and the addressed address at 28 Watt street. The letter contains no direct threat but instructs payment to Pomaro and targets Frank Agnone’s associates. Beal denies guilt as investigators pursue the bank connection and Italian ties.

Youngstown Guiseppe Pomare Py. Wilson John Washer Eve U Ponaro Watt Youneston Frank Agnone Was Romare

Grange Plans Mutual Fire Insurance and Farm Efficiency Talk

Stark County Pomona Grange held its second quarter meeting at Fairmount Grange despite rain. Speakers J W Myers and J B Eberly discussed farm efficiency and saving steps, and the proposal to support a mutual fire insurance company drew strong interest.

Stark Co Pomona Fairmount Grange J. W. Myers J. B. Eberly Myers Eutter Farm Cregg Eberly Grange Mtual

Maniac Heroes Save Inmates As Hospital Burn

A hospital for the insane in Weyauwega Wisconsin faced a fierce fire in the main wing. Dozens of inmates were rescued by trusted prisoners and staff as firemen battled the flames. No serious injuries reported beyond several rescuers with burns. The roof collapsed but all patients were saved and housed in the town hall under guard.

Weyauwega Wis U. P Htto Waupacaco Hospital

Canton Youth Dies At Hon Joseph Rose

Joseph Rose aged seventeen died of tuberculosis at night in Hon Canton. Son of Benjamin and Jed Rose he had worked at Stark mill. He had returned from Vernon sanitarium in April after the case was found to be financed. Funeral services will be held at Anthony's church Sunday at 1. Interment will be in Cal cemetery.

Joseph Rose Jackson-st Joseph Benjamin Jed Rose Stark Vernon Case Made & Cal Cemetery

Mrs Louisa Kimmel Waynesburg Dies in Oregon

Mrs Louisa Kimmel Waynesburg died in Oregon on Decoration Day. She will be brought to Canton and forwarded to Waynesburg for funeral services Monday. She was elderly and well known, with a husband who was a prominent merchant in this region during the war. Her remains will be sent to Canton for burial.

Oregon Louisa Kimmel Waynesburg Canton

Ware meeting agenda unclear from fragment

An OCR fragment shows disjointed words mentioning ware and meeting terms, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to summarize a specific event or outcome. The readable content suggests a meeting or ware-related item but provides insufficient details for a full card.

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