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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
3
June 29 report from Liège notes the Libre Belgique presses on despite occupation efforts. A Berlin reporter failed to uncover its printing or distribution, while Brussels residents mock the mission. An Amsterdam newspaper details an anonymous, covert staff and distribution network.
Ross Robertson visited Alliance with his mother Dawn Swinehart and relatives from Uniontown. Sarah Gellman spent weekend at Middlebranch to see her son and family. Aaron Brumbaugh of Mount Morris Illinois visited Francis Brumbaugh and family. Roy Guiley and Herbert Shellenberger joined friends in Cleveland. Frank Swartz and granddaughter Grace Schumacher were at Mogadore with Ed Bixler. Marquade Swinehart of Kent visited local friends and relatives.
June 29 report notes Mr. and an Oyster from Louisville visiting C. Beatler, Clyde Shidler and family at Paris, and a large Salem church children’s meeting with a fine program. Several local families spent Sunday with relatives in Alliance and D. C. Hahn's, with Rev. Butrut hosting guests from Michigan this week.
Bethlehem trustees accused county commissioners of withholding their share of road funds while noting a prior report on poor road conditions. President Chard clarified remarks targeted a different road, saying aid is not given for dirt roads unless paving plans exist and trustees must maintain road upkeep.
A U S Auction Syndicate representative cites a 20 to 25 percent increase in Fourth of July fireworks due to war. He notes patriotism blooms but warns chemicals used in fireworks also rise for European shooting materials, with some chemicals up to 300 percent.
The Valentine shows The Making of Maddalena with Edna Goodrich as Madda Jena amid a Fourth of July Rome theme. Doran's Divorce at the Alhambra features Lionel Barrymore in a light comedy about a divorce moon. Chaplin appears in The Fireman at the Lyceum with a burning-house finale. The Odeon hosts The Flirting Bride and The Innocence of Ruth, while The Selig Tribune reports war news from the Mexican border.
Mogadore residents share visits and family events across Akron Kent and Cleveland. Local gatherings include Lutz, Sweeney and Foust families visiting. Delbert Driesbaugh sustains an arm injury after a porch fall. L O T M festival planned at the old school house.
The Little Sisters of the Poor in Cleveland files a test suit against executor Joseph M. Blake of Louise C C Myers estate to determine benefit and require turnover of about $1000. The action aims to interpret the will.
A fire at a young woman's seminary forced evacuations in night garments, drawing onlookers to the street and prompting concern over safety and order as residents gathered outside.
Two hundred extras were used for scenes in The Fireman with Charlie Chaplin at the Orpheum today. Chaplin rescues from burning balldines in his hurried typical style and stars with Bob Leonard Ella Hall in Just From Sweden as the S net comedy drama. The Marguerite Fields Stock company offers The Law of the Land at Meyers Lake Theater with Miss Fields as a wife torn by love and murder.
At Rock Hill Park Alliance the Schell reunion voted to hold next year’s event at Meyers Lake. Officers named include Stephen Schell of Louisville president and Mrs Henry Monter of Louisville secretary.
Following an endorsement by the Licking county Bar association the Newark Advocate editorially supports Judge R Shields of Canton for reelection to the Court of Appeals in this district. The Tuscarawas Bar association adopted resolutions approving his candidacy and pledged its support.
Lexington trustees Tuesday furnished transportation to Canton for John Ryan seventy two and William Ryan seventy nine. The men are brothers.
Fragmentary text names a judge described as able conscientious and fearless with lawyers reacting but lacks identifiable events, persons, or dates to form a complete item.
The report notes broad district support and trust in his leadership. It highlights unanimous or near unanimous confidence from officials and community members, signaling strong approval for his policies and direction.
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