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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
1
Paris June 8 The French war office confirms German capture of Fort Vaux a key Verdun position. Maj Raynal and gallant French defenders fought seven days in trenches caves and underground passages until overwhelmed by continuous German assaults and heavy shelling.
Millard Campbell driver of the car killed when struck by a Pennsylvania freight train remains unable to testify at the coroner's inquest awaiting Saturday session. Witnesses including engineer J A Albright and watchman Cummins Blankenship described the crossing and warned drivers, while Lizzie Hardy plans to testify Friday.
The platform argues for strong national defense as a duty of civilization. It calls for a 250,000 man regular army, trained citizen soldiery, universal military training funded by the federal government, and a navy revived to defend rights and peace. It asserts peace through strength and maintains women’s suffrage and economic justice.
The Chicago convention scene shows Old Guard fears as progressives push for Roosevelt nomination while Roosevelt declines Chicago attendance. Roosevelt aides insist he will not go to Chicago unless old guard support is assured, with Taft Republicans also influencing strategy.
Cleveland dispatch reports three traffic deaths from incidents last night and today. Ten people were arrested on charges for speeding and breaking traffic laws. The victims are Mrs. Ada J. Keeler aged 26, Earl Cox aged 28, and an unidentified man.
A six foot nine inch wingspan eagle was shot and killed earlier this week near Maximo. The bird was mistaken for a hawk and has been sent to an Alliance taxidermist.
Canton high school crowned its largest class with 172 diplomas. 101 girls and 71 boys gathered in the Auditorium as Dr. A. E. Winship delivered an inspiring address. J. C. Harmony presented diplomas followed by music, prayers, and testimonials praising lifelong learning.
Robert Featheringham forty five Massillon bartender died after a Tuesday stabbing in a Massillon saloon. Michael Halton thirty eight of Pittsburgh is held in the county jail with charges possibly upgraded from cutting to kill to murder. Coroner Douds viewed the body and a postmortem inquest is planned. Featheringham was known in sporting circles as a former football player, baseball umpire, and boxing official.
H. H. Timken of Canton led a demonstration during the national progressive convention in Chicago when Roosevelt was mentioned. Timken, in shirt sleeves, started the march as delegates trailed with bands and banners, and was later chosen to the committee on permanent organization.
Classified note urges readers to use the Daily News want ads for selling goods and services. Highlights quick placement and broad reach in the local market.
The Daily News invites the public to a housewarming of its new building in Canton next Saturday June 10 all day and all evening. Visitors can inspect a modern newspaper plant with ample facilities and meet tenants while enjoying a cordial welcome from morning to midnight.
An all night Progressive party resolutions session produced a platform echoing four year old radical aims with new features. It calls for full woman suffrage a strong navy a 250000 man standing army universal training with private funding not federal. It also supports a federal reserve force and protective tariff and signals the Moose will back any suitable leader, leaving the exact nominee open.
Classified note urges use of daily advertising to boost selling. Highlights affordable rates and wide reach for local merchants. emphasizes regular posting and prompt updates to listings. Conveys urgency for readers to place ads and attract buyers quickly.
The Republican platform subcommittee ended an all-night session in Chicago unable to resolve key planks. They will submit a tentative draft to the full committee on resolutions as disputes over the Americanism and hyphenated issues persist. Senator Borah said the panel completed its work and will present results to the fall committee. A full committee meeting was set for 10 AM to restart the fight over the platform.
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