Canton Hit by 40 Mile Wind and Citywide Flood
A severe wind driven rainstorm struck Canton Saturday night at 7 causing the Airdome wall to collapse and plunging the city into darkness. One inch of rain fell in under an hour as 200 street light systems were burned out and telephones and telegraph services were disrupted. Trees uprooted, streets flooded, streetcars halted, and evacuations occurred as residents sought shelter amid a near panic.
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Canton
Airdome
Moving Picture Theater
Commisson
Meyer
Canton Electric Co
Canton Man Aids In Solving Murder
A Canton man G H Kittoe president of Kittoe Boiler and Tank writes to U S Attorney James H Wilkerson in Chicago detailing alleged blackmail extortion and threats by labor leaders against contractors linked to the George Hammond murder case. The disclosure aims to aid federal grand jury action to curb Chicago labor leaders and purge corrupt elements from the building trades.
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G. H. Kittoe
Kittee Boiler and Tank Co
Chicago
Canton
Kittoe Boiler and Tank Company
U. S
James H. Wilkerson
George Hammond
Patrick Dignan
Wilkerson
Tor
John J. MelLaughlin
McLaughlin Building Material Company
McLaughlin
Material Men's Association of Chicago
Building Trades Council
Kitlok
G. H Kittoe
Boilermaker’s Union
Structural Iron Worker's Union
Kittee Company
Proposed Interurban Routes Outline for Northern Ohio Traction
City council set to consider routes to route interurban cars to a new terminal behind the T. K. Harris building on Market. Plans include eliminating public square service unless needed and reserving rights to route future lines to the terminal, despite W. R. Zollinger protest claiming square removal harms merchants.
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William Zollinger
W. R. Zollinger & Co
Northern Ohio Traction Co
T. K. Harris
Ruff
Canton
Srd-st
Cleveland-ay
Tuscarawas-st W
Canton-Akron
4Th-St NW
3Rd-St
Cleveland-avy
4Th-St
Stark Electric Co
2Nd-St
Square
Market Av
Jollinger
W. R. Zollinger
Councilmankc
Zollinger
Elect Buecler Postmaster at Louisville
Large turnout and excitement surrounded the Saturday night election for Louis ville postmaster Peter Buecler a molder who won 368 votes to 181 for his closest rival J W Myers total ballots 927 with farmers on rural routes voting by mail and villagers at the post office Whitacre will review the results in Washington next week.
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Peter Buecler
Louisville
J. J. Whitacre
Martin Coy
J. W. Myers
Philip Schafer
Harvey Swallen
Aloysius Paumier
Buecler
Myers
Whitacre
Washington
Tight Skirts And The Rain Gracious In Canton
Local Cantonians recall a Saturday night storm that trapped pedestrians in a flooded square. A minister hurrying to a sermon rehearsal paused to observe the deluge while two young women struggled through the rain beneath signs near the courthouse.
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Marketov
Welccome
Canton
Tuscara
Reverses Decision of Ruff to Pay Rents
A court reverses a prior ruling by Judge Ruff requiring tenants to pay rents. The decision alters obligations and clarifies enforcement. Details remain limited in the available text.
Legal Clash Over Water Rent Ruling Divides Board
City official Ruff declares the board must refuse water rent beyond the Clarendon Avenue school despite Attorney General Hogan opinions. The dispute centers on whether the board owes water rent for all district buildings or only those outside city limits, prompting further court action.
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General Hogan
Board of Education
Clarendon Av
Ohio
Ruff
Daily News
State Auditing Department
Hogan
County Tax Triplicate Increased By $11,000,000
Stark county tax duplicate will rise by about 11 million dollars due to new valuations by district assessors Oscar M. Abt and Milton C. Moore and their deputies under the Warnes law. They report strong gains in corporate valuations and rural and city property, with expectant tax-rate cuts and a special legislative session hinted by Governor Cox. The 1914 assessment work nears completion with reports due July 1 to the state tax commission.
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Abt
Moore
Budget Commission
Stark Co
Oscar M. Abt
Milton C. Moore
Warnes
County Budget Commission
Cox
Starkco
Ralph Oberlin
State Tax Commission
Canton
Alliance
Weather forecast shows showers and cooler relief
Government forecast indicates thunder showers Sunday with a cooler Monday. Past readings show temperatures around 82 high and 65 low with light precipitation around one inch.
Pianaforte Recital by Korsthener Pupils
Pupils of Mrs Frances J Korthener present a pianoforte recital at First Christian Church on Tuesday June 30 at 8 PM Admission 25 cents Adv 91 28 29 30
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Frances J. Korthener
First Christian Church
Consolidation Plan Merges Canton Builders Exchange with GBE
The General Building Contractors association and the Canton Builders' Exchange announce a July 1 joint meeting at the Canton Builders' Exchange rooms Market Av 8 to form one new organization named Canton Builders' Exchange. A buffet lunch will accompany the event with C E Stuart of Canton Manufacturing Co as toastmaster. Officers from each group will speak. Previously separate, both bodies have grown rapidly and share similar aims.
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General Building Contractors Association
Canton Builders’ Exchange
C. E. Stuart
Canton Manufacturing Co
Building Contractors’ Association
Builders’ Exchange
B. BE
Ar S
Kenny Block Leased to Large Department Store
Solomon Toronski, owner of Market Street building housing the Kenny Bros. department store, has leased the property to a large department store chain with Ohio and Pennsylvania stores. Toronski denies the lessee is the May Company of Cleveland and Pittsburgh and plans $10,000 in repairs before the new tenants take possession January 1, 1915. the Kenny company will vacate December 5.
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Solomon Toronski
Kenny Bros
Marketst 5
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Torowski
May Company
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Kenny Company
Business Opportunities and Daily Prosperity Ads
A column discusses the Want Ads as a link between prosperity and enterprise, noting daily worthwhile propositions under Business Opportunities that attract serious investors. It highlights porch swings and hammocks as affordable items from Canton Home Furnishing Co with price points, and promotes Canton Wet Wash Laundry with its contact numbers.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Congress Lake Cottage Struck by lightning fire at summit
The Congress Lake cottage owned by Henry Fife was struck by lightning during a Saturday storm, igniting a fire that family and visitors quickly fought with an extinguisher. Roof damage and several smashed windows occurred, while trees blocked the highway at Catro forcing detours. overall damage was limited to the Fife property.
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Henry Fife
Canton
Congress Lake
Catro
Fife
Postponed Y M C A Concert Due To Storm
Mrs. L M Kline dinst soprano and Miss Helen Root pianist had a concert at the Y M C A postponed by the storm. It will likely be rescheduled for next Saturday. Reed Carriages and Tourist Carts advertise baby gear at reduced prices for one week with Gold Stamps from W E Palmer’s Furniture Store at 401 403 Market Ave.
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W. E. Palmer
Enjoy the Lake Breeze Bathing and Dining Ad
Public notice invites readers to enjoy Lake Breeze facilities with a Sunday dinner at Kellar Lunch Room offered for 50 cents. The brief promotes affordable meals near the baths and emphasizes casual seaside recreation.
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Baths- Kellar
Mace HRefrigerators Save Ice Adv at Market Ave
W. E. Palmer opens a new furniture store at 491 403 Market av promoting Mace HRefrigerators that save ice with enamel and porcelain lining cork filled and a patent trap.
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W. E. Palmer’s
Menu Roast Chicken Advance
A simple luncheon menu lists roast chicken with dressing mashed potatoes French peas stewed corn sliced tomatoes and advance notes.
Interurban Hurl Shatters Wagon. Two Hurt
A buggy horse and two men were severely jolted when an N T interurban car struck a wagon near New Berlin at 10 PM Saturday. Lloyd Austine, 45, of Greentown, and Emery Kuhnm, 22, of Canton, were rushed to Ingleside hospital with non serious injuries. The horse was killed.
Mendon Robber Strikes Post Office Safe Again
Celina area reports the Mendon village post office robbed a second time this year with $500 in cash and stamps taken. Police pursue leads as investigators review security footage and local residents react to the crime spike.
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Celina— Yegges
Mendon Village
Interesting free offer from Palmer furniture store
An advertisement invites customers to call and learn how to receive a free item from W. E. Palmer's new furniture store at 491 Marketay S.Advy. The offer promises a free product to those who inquire by phone.
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W. E. Palmer's
Marketay S.advy
Retail Merchants Urge Friday Evening Hours
Retail merchants association asks all business houses to stay open Friday night in July while all stores close Saturday July 4th. J. H. Colliflower serves as temporary secretary.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
J. H. Colliflower
Adv
Make Your Porch Comfortable With Shade and Rugs
Create a welcoming porch with Coolmar porch shades and a Rattania rug or runner. Add a Keechong chair for seating. Choose now while stock is good. Gold Stamps offered. W. E. Palmer, 401-403 Market Ave S.
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W. E. Palmer
Start Action to Collect for Street Repairs
Service Director Kent announces the city will compel the solicitor to act against the Northern Ohio Traction Co for $50 per street opening since the street repair ordinance passed. Kent says 72 notices went to firms and individuals on May 28, with N O T cited. Ruff to enforce the ordinance and collect penalties.
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Kent
Ruff
Northern Ohio Traction Co
Scanlon
Eckroate Beckroate
Ranges and Auto Goggles Featured In City Ads
Dangler Ranges and table ranges with broilers offered for easy cooking. A wide selection of gas ranges from W. F. Palmer at 401-403 Market Ave S. Advertises automotive goggles from Geo. Double Co. at 130 Market Ave for road travel protection.
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Dangler
W. FE. Palmer
Marketavy S
Geo. Double Co
Market-ave
Refrigerator Ad Says You Need One Now
Canton Home Furnishing Co advertises refrigerators priced from six dollars eighty cents and up. The copy pressures readers by labeling non purchasers as losers and promises preservation of food.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Adv
Willow Chairs for the Living Room Summer Comfort
New chair examples arrive and invite inspection. Palmer extends an invitation to view furniture at 401-403 Market Ave S.
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W. FE. Palmer
Market House Schedule Notice for July Holiday
The market house will close all day Saturday July 4 and open Monday June 29 Wednesday July 1 until 11 o clock am and Friday July 3 until 9 30 pm. By order of director of Public Service F W Brandt secretary Advt 27 28.
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Public Service
F. W. Brandt
Advt
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