20 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1914
Page
1
The C of C outlines plans for upcoming projects and directs future meetings. Memberships continue as Pomerene serves as applicant and appoints a committee to oversee progress.
George W. Kinney ex president of the Cleveland chamber of commerce congratulates Canton C of C on surpassing one thousand members. He praises director J H Kenny Timken Renkert and supporters and urges County residents to seek admission for Cantons prosperity.
The Canton Chamber of Commerce reports 1318 new members and plans to reach 1500 with a large public demonstration within two weeks. Current quarters above U. N. Vicary store on Market are leased until March 1 and larger headquarters are deemed necessary. Directors will form new committees and assign civic tasks as preparations for the demonstration proceed.
A motion for a new trial was filed Saturday in the Frank Kalane murder case, alleging newly discovered evidence. Kalane, a Polander, was found guilty of second degree murder for killing Vladimir Koonchook by a beer bottle blow. Three co-defendants, also Polanders, were indicted and will be tried next week.
Horace Weddell, ninety, a Cleveland builder who watched the city grow from 400 to 650000, died today. He retired from the hotel business forty years ago.
Pastor M. L. Herr of New York will speak on Christ's Second Coming tomorrow at 2 30 p m in McCurdy hall Tuscarawas EB and Walnut streets NE The event is listed in an advertisement on the local page.
Flames swept Hillcrest mine No 20 after a massive blast wrecked the tunnel. Of 236 workers who entered, 195 were killed and 41 escaped. 95 bodies already removed, 100 remain entombed as inquests are planned and coffins ordered. One supervisor among the missing, and a rescuer narrowly escaped when his boot trapped him.
Frank Custer a Canton resident and former president of the Canton Eagles died in Massillon state hospital from a complication of diseases following an accident last year when struck by a moving Akron car as he alighted. He leaves a wife a child his parents three brothers and four sisters with services to be held at his home and burial in Westlawn cemetery led by Rev. Lawrence.
A National Brewers' Association representative visited Louis Patmont and C F Witte in City last Sunday. He offered money to get Patmont to sign a statement denying saloon involvement in his kidnapping at Westville lil. Patmont refused and the emissary warned of trouble and a national Liberal Press scheme. The name will be announced at City Auditorium and First Christian Church on Sunday.
Currie expects a Canton meeting with city officials next week to discuss extending the car line to General Stamping Co. via Winfield Way NE between Mahoningrd and Grace au. Legal forms were given to Mayor Stolberg by attorney John C. Welty to secure property owner consent. If granted, the N O T may build the line this year, with Fulroa rd extension still considered if Winfield Way proves impossible.
Glenn Sanford eleven son of Mr and Mrs John D Sanford fell thirty feet from a shade tree in front of 526 Prospector while trying to teach a robin to fly. He landed on his head as bystanders watched in horror. He was unconscious and later rendered conscious. doctors reported his prognosis as serious with recovery doubtful.
Following a heavy rainstorm in Canton and nearby areas on Friday, frost was reported in and around the city and in Osnaburg with temperatures dipping to 35 degrees. The cold night caused slight crop damage, though no other reported crop losses in surrounding areas.
City Solicitor Ruff says agreements with Canton Electric Co and Northern Ohio Traction Co on moving overhead wires underground are unclear and must be clarified. He plans further talks with both companies to reach a definite understanding next week as council presses for action.
William McKinley Lodge No. 431 F and A M will hold a special communication Sunday at 1 p.m. June 21 to attend the funeral of late Brother John Davey at Massillon. Special car leaves the Canton temple at 1:15 p.m. sharp. Attendees urged. J H Tudball W M W H Rowe grees 20-21.
Luncheon served from 11 A M to 2 P M with lunches available at all times. Box lunches prepared on short notice. Advertisement for Klein's Quality Shop located opposite the courthouse.
Pastor M. L. Herr of New York will speak at McCurdy hall at 2 30 p m tomorrow on Christ's Second Coming. There will be no collection.
The Canton Playground association begins work Monday at 2 pm with eight playgrounds opened citywide for children. Grace McGowan leads the program with Chicago guidance to raise standards and organize classes for the summer, detailing sites and directors at Cook park Liberty street East Eighth street Jackson park and others.
Appropriation proceedings began in common pleas court Saturday to compel farmer C Hoverland near Howenstine to sell a narrow strip of land for a sewer main to the Steinmetz sewage disposal plant. The action targets Hoverland's farm to secure the easement needed for routing.
Mrs Clara Vaurron arrested Friday on a charge of unlawful operation became ill in the county jail Saturday. Sheriff Oberlin summoned the jail physician Dr Lawrence and she recovered shortly after. No additional arrests in the Vaurron case on Saturday materialized as the investigation continues with possible new affidavits in a few days.
Ad text notes a Saturday evening event at the Y M C A Cafeteria located on Tuscarawas Street West.
City Engineer Sarver and Service Director Went outline surveys and grading for extending the Walnutay sewer to drain the southern Shriver s Run area. Traffic: Kimbel pressed for drainage action. delays cited due to other city priorities. Project calls for a 30 inch diameter sewer to handle surface water and drainage toward W L E tracks or creek.
High school girls from the graduating class and next year’s seniors met in the chamber of commerce rooms and pledged a summer effort for women’s suffrage. They planned petitions for fall voting, chose Lucile Teeters as chair, and heard Miss Theodore Blake recount suffrage impact in Colorado.
Friends of Congressman Whitacre in Columbus fear he will not file enough petition signatures to compete for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. About 60 of Ohio’s 88 counties have certified petitions. Whitacre needs roughly 2,000 more signers to secure a place on the primary ballot.
The Odd Fellows of Canton announce memorial services at the Odd Fellows Temple on Sunday June 21 at 2 30 p m. All Odd Fellows are urged to attend and remember the Golden Rule. The service is open to the public.
Tomorrow at 2 20 p m McCurdy hall hosts a talk on Christ's Second Coming with details announced for attendees.
Marie Fern Shirp sues General Stamping and Enameling Co. seeking 5000 in damages after a piece of metal fell and struck her head at the enamel factory on March 16. Shirp was employed there at the time.
Assistant Engineer Craig of the Pennsylvania Railroad said bids for the Canton depot contract will be opened early next week. Eight bids were received at the Pittsburgh office when bidding closed.
The article extols Want Ads as the quickest cheapest way to meet needs for homes and businesses in the city. It invites readers to scan ads for domestic and commercial opportunities and promotes the advertisement section as comprehensive.
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