02 Mar 1916
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
1
An investigation shows the Market ay N project may breach the state building code. Builders reportedly plan a future modular addition that would shutter most classrooms, while excavations threaten a south side house near property lines.
Roy J. Scott named chief engineer at the Waterworks, replacing J. A. Householder after public criticism by Waterworks Superintendent Ohliger. Ohliger cites years of trouble with Householder, alleges safety lapses and improper street elevations, while the board weighs possible property purchases to meet state code as the high school project expands toward nearly one million dollars.
Students from Canton schools imagine bold uses for a hypothetical $100 with many aiming to educate others or aid communities. Responses include buying a home, funding education in China and India, bank savings, supporting jitney drivers, and even plans to advance rail timing through watch springs.
Damaged readable text shows partial words and broken phrases from a historical newspaper page segment. Segments mention numbers and names in incomplete form, offering limited context for a concise summary. The readable content hints at a coastal or urban setting with scattered figures.
We feature fresh arrivals daily as you browse before choosing your Spring hat. The Ladies Hat Shoppe at 513 Market Ave N offers a updated display for season selections.
White enamel medicine cabinets with mirror and two shelves offered by The Klein and Heffelman Co Advy. Regular value 1.50, tomorrow only 65 cents. Limited time.
Senator Gore stirred the senate by saying high authority claimed the president spoke of war ending the conflict by summer. Senator Stone denied quoting the president and cautioned about attributions while Gore pressed for clarity on the account.
Deputy sheriff Gus Ehman climbed to the top of a five story skeleton to serve Cyrus R. Harper with divorce papers. Harper refused to descend, so the derrick lifted Ehman in a bucket to the beam's edge where he delivered the summons and returned to earth.
Canton endures heavy snow with slushy streets. An inch and a half blanketed the town Wednesday night as the temperature dropped from 24 to 12 degrees. Thursday morning rose to 24 degrees with no notable weather changes expected.
Firemen answered a false alarm from Cherry avenue SE around 11:30 PM Wednesday. An unknown caller on a four party line triggered the alert. The aerial truck responded but found no fire after a rushed run through snowy streets, and the caller may not be located.
The County Recorder said February business rose 47 percent from a year earlier. The office collected $1,113 in fees in the past month while February 1915 yielded $688.
Kenny's Notions Silks Wash Goods and Corsets showcases Second Day of a Three Day Sewing Sale with emphasis on bargains and broad fabric offerings. Adv.
Only two more days remain to save on furniture rugs draperies and related items at the Klein and Heffelman Co February sale. The notice urges shoppers to hurry for best selections and reduced prices on home furnishings.
Special matinee Friday announced by Canton Motor Car Co and Overland agency. Ninth annual Canton Operatic Club production on stage with good seats still available for the event.
Promoters announce Harry Lauder and a company of 40 perform at Auditorium Friday night only March 3 with advance tickets 27103 Strickland. Lincoln Hall hosts Friday evening music to follow.
Police records show 621 arrests in January and February and 22 more after February 29. With March only two days old, authorities expect 4000 plus arrests this year, surpassing last year’s 3200 and approaching 3600 as a probable minimum.
City business men visit the traveling advertising exhibit in the Courtland hotel second floor club room this week. Twenty four high grade advertising specimens were chosen on merit from across the country.
Elva Muckley twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs C Muckley former Canton residents was seriously injured Tuesday in a coasting accident in West Side park Massillon She suffered a fractured shoulder two broken ribs and facial head bruises in the incident.
In Kenny's dress goods department customers can buy materials and have them made in the latest styles by Mr B F Fewell a well known tailor Ady.
Social at Bast's Hall invites couples and singles for a Friday evening dance. Admission set at 25 cents per person with advance information 2 to 3.
The Schafer jewelry store has moved to 135 3rd St NW in the New Harris Building. Advertisement numbers 1 3 4.
A fragmented note questions if Kenny Piano and Edison Dept hold a Brinkerhoof role or not. It mentions Kenny’s on the 4th floor Ady with 29tos and a Hat Shoppe at 513 Market-ay N Ady.
President Wilson will wait a reasonable time for Congress to act on the McLemore resolution warning Americans against passage on armed merchant vessels. If the foreign affairs committee fails to report, the rules committee will be urged to force action. Discussion in the Senate focused on the submarine issue with Senator Stone urging a noon vote on the Gore resolution.
The Builders' Exchange approved Mayor Stolberg's closed reservoir proposal as the best water-solution at a Wednesday meeting. Twenty five men present no one opposed though some urged including outside experts. Landor led the technical talk and urged open discussion without forcing views.
Canton Elks Lodge No. 68 plans a new home at about 50 000 dollars with two options. One would tear down the present club house at 335 Tuscarawas Street West and build a new three story brick building on the site. The other would extend the current building to face Tuscarawas Street West and use two first floor rooms for rent while the upper floors serve lodge functions. A building committee may be appointed soon as membership necessitates larger quarters.
A lighted match dropped on the floor of the Canton Art Metal Co plant at Market 8 Wednesday ignited discarded gasoline and water in the sewer mix. Workmen smothered the flames by throwing on rags. no damage was reported by plant officials.
Reports from Amsterdam claim Fort Vaux near Verdun has been abandoned by French troops under heavy German mortar fire. Paris reports ongoing brutal artillery duels along the western front as both sides bolster fortifications near Verdun and weigh potential large offensives.
An old newspaper notice previews Canton Motor Car Co advertisements note overlaid sales or specials. Read as a community brief highlighting vehicle offers and local commerce with emphasis on the Canton area.
W. 8. Langford of the Court land hotel obtained a building permit Thursday for a $10,000 two story brick house at 1308 Market. G. W. Brant will construct the structure, which includes a tile roof and a garage.
Violators of the northeast end sidewalk cleaning ordinance were arrested Thursday morning as Officer Alex Hartman served warrants on Alic Voyi Jacob Hursh Elie Popa Costa Steve Steve Manchilivich and Jqge Antal. Also noted is the upcoming appearance of the Harry Lauder Co at the Auditorium Friday night only March 3 with seats at The Miller McConnell Co from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.