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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
2
A front page item describes proposed terms for ending the war as revealed in dispatches from Petrograd. It notes czarina and imperial family activities, their support for convalescent soldiers, and changes around Peterhof and the palace bath train.
Officials report Germany may concede freedom of the seas for all commerce, and restore Poland as an independent kingdom. Berlin could waive Pacific colonies and cede parts of Africa in exchange for Luxemburg, with Belgium France and Russia evacuated. The United States to probe peace options within three months as talks near.
The board of health reaffirmed choosing Dr. A H Calhoun as bacteriologist for milk tests despite not submitting the lowest bid. Bids ranged from 90 complete chemical tests at 1 50 each to 90 tests at 1 00 each, with Calhoun’s total about 7 50, but trust in his proven city work outweighed the cost. The board cited urgency and Calhoun's qualifications amid a field of seventeen cities in the nation.
Canton man recounts how Old Glory originated and how the U S flag gained its name. The piece traces Betsy Ross legends, Captain Driver of Salem, and the 1774 Boston Massacre anniversary song, plus a Nashville bridge project and Civil War flag legends.
A humorous account of Canton's exclusive canine hospital Rexar NE where sick dogs receive pampered care. The ward rooms feature double beds, dogwood blooms, and a diet including broth and biscuits while attendants describe the surgical and medicinal routines in a light, anthropomorphic style.
Canton dog hospital treats common canine ailments including aistemper and appendicitis. The hospital enforces quarantine to contain contagious illnesses. A bull dog underwent a two hour operation and recovered. Leading physicians include Dr. C. B. Frederick and Dr. E. L. Metager.
General Secretary G. E. Lundy stated that the Y M C A has completed the specifications for furniture for the new association. Appellate suit details note a cross ing plate accident at Cherrycav and Fourth streets injuring a wife, with damages sought by Walter Pryke. Antonio Mangano of Brooklyn has taken heir to 30000 dollars.
Canton establishes a day nursery at 613 Fourth NW run by Volunteers of America to care for children while mothers work. The facility offers a sanitary, two floor setup with four beds on the second floor and a table with ten chairs for older children, open from 6 am with contributions welcome at 817 Third St NE.
British reports from London detail multiple submarine attacks along English waters. Vessels including the Steamship Pentheus, Strathbane trawler, Little Bor, Economy drifter, and the George and Mary faced torpedoes or mines with crews rescued or abandoned at sea. Lost ships and crews add to growing unease amid ongoing German submarine activity.
Federal revenue officials report sharp growth in income tax receipts. Revenue Collector Harry Weiss notes doubled collections versus 1914 and expects about four million dollars monthly through the office. He cites gains among large returns and thousands of men filing anew.
Charles E. Poorman, city official, filed petitions and seeks renomination on the Democratic ticket. He has served two terms as city solicitor, leaving one vacancy on the slate, with several possibilities discussed but no definite candidate yet.
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