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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1916

Page

1

Winter diseases of babies deserve special attention

The Daily News outlines a six part series by the Children's Bureau on baby care, stressing that winter illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia are largely preventable through proper feeding, cleanliness, sleep, fresh air, and protection from exposure. It cautions against overheated indoors, contagious colds, and advises nursing mothers to avoid coughing near babies and to limit baby contact with visitors, noting the issue continues on page two column one.

United States Daily News Ted States Department of

Verdun Front Rages As German Forces Reassert Push

German troops holding Douaumont near Verdun mount renewed assaults after capturing the village. French counterattacks, led by Gen. Joffre, press the ridge lines amid intense artillery exchanges and trench fortifications. Fresh divisions from Belgium, Russia, and Serbia reinforce the German drive.

Paris Douaumont Verdun Fort Douatmont Joffre Belgium Russia Servia

Wilson Will Not Resign Denial From White House

President Wilson will not resign and Secretary Tumulty dismissed reports of resignation as false. The White House statement warned that publishing such stories would dishonor the American newspaper.

Wilson Washington Joseph J. Tumulty White House Tumulty America

February Cuts Funny Gapers

February was colder than most Februaries with a mean 2 degrees. The warmest day reached 57 degrees while the coldest was 2 degrees below, and precipitation was light with 12 snowy days and 13 cloudy. Weather official Meyers noted February’s readings fall short of normal.

Canton Dal Meyer Ford

Melbourne Brothers vs Non Metal Ceiling Co pretrial slated

The case slated for the common pleas court Monday was last year halted by the court of appeals and returns for pretrial. Dora Goshorn of Canton also set for a hearing this week claiming injuries from a defective sidewalk. City records indicate ongoing civil actions locally.

Melbourne Bros Court of Appeals Dora Goshorn Canton Ss City

Congressmen Desert Capitol For Weekend Layoff

Washington March 4. The House will not act to table the McLemore resolution on belligerent merchant ships until Tuesday. Leaders say members left the Capitol for the weekend, and anticipated business diminished, delaying action and planning a likely decisive vote next week.

Washington House of Representatives McLemore Kichin Pau Flood House Desert Capepal Capitol Rep. Pau

See Danger in War with U S

Conservative German newspapers warn of war with the United States detailing risks. A Reichstag member notes a US fleet alongside Britain could blockade, rapid German recruitment, loss of ships in American harbors, and a surge in American financial power shifting the war.

Berlin Germany U. S America Herr Naumond Reichstag Schiesweg England

Canton Superintendent Pettit recalls cold radiator mishap

Building Superintendent Pettit of Canton schools recounts a freezing car incident. He describes the engine missing and stopping while the radiator froze from the bottom as the vehicle ran, a striking cold weather cautionary tale.

Pettit Canton Schools

City weighs settling dispute over sewage plant payment

The city may refer an $18,000 questioned payment to Consulting Engineer R W Pratt to settle a dispute with Landner and Evans on the sewage disposal plant job. Auditor Barr supports settlement though he sees little grounds for a dispute. Contract price was $249,000. $198,000 paid. $7,060 due after bond funds arrive, leaving a $44,090 balance. Service Director McClaskey favors not subirmitting to Pratt alone. resident engineer Kk B Senter will advise.

Landner and Evans R. W. Pratt S. E. Barr Barr Ruff McClaskey Pratt Kk. B. Senter

Committee Eyes Higher Downtown Lighting Rates

The light committee of council plans to recommend a rate increase for downtown lighting. Ralph Staley says the panel, after talks with Canton Electric Co and Sun Vapor and Gas Light Co, expects one more meeting before Monday night’s council session. The proposal aims to triple current lighting charges while keeping the city’s costs the same.

Ralph Staley Canton Electric Co Sun Vapor and Gas Light Co

Rebstock Sues over Damages and Cancelled Lease

John H. Rebstock files suit against M. T. Biggam for 590 damages and cancellation of two notes. He alleges Biggam rented a coal yard at Navarrerd and Marionav 8 W and sub rented it, received rent, but did not turn the property over to owners causing the lease to be cancelled. Rice & Souers filed the suit.

John H. Rebstock M. T. Biggam Biggam Navarrerd and Marionav Rice & Souers

Special Sunday Chicken Dinner Ad at The Place You Want to Eat

An advertisement promotes a special Sunday chicken dinner at The Place You Want to Eat located at 421 Market Avenue South. The run emphasizes a featured meal with promotional pricing and dining options for readers.

Catlin Market A. S

Removal Notice for Schafer Jewelry Store Move

The Schafer jewelry store has moved to 135 3rd St NW in the New Harris building. Advertisement references editions 1, 3, and 4.

Schafer Jewelry Store 3Rd St New Harris Building

Auditorium Saturday Night. Dienerea and Pietmres Ae

Auditorium event notice lists performers Dienerea and Pietmres Ae advertising a Saturday night program. Local listings indicate admission details and venue timing.

Dienerea and Pietmres Ae —Adv

Buffet Funds Backed by Mrs Burns at Waterloo Station

London March 4 Mrs Walter Burns sister of J Pierpont Morgan has raised funds for a soldiers and sailors buffet at Waterloo station. More than a thousand men can be served in three hours and Mrs Burns attends daily to help. The report notes soldiers prefer no jam and jokes about jam shortages in trench life.

London Walter Burns J. Pierpont Morgan New York Waterloo Railroad Station Fam War Department

Wife’s Ghost Tales Trigger Divorce Battle in Louisville

Civil War veteran Josiah Bowen testified that his wife Sarah Belle Bowen claimed to hear spirits and see his first wife and two deceased sons, driving him toward nervous breakdown. Bowen sought divorce on cruelty grounds after alimony talks failed. the case followed a prior cross petition and earlier abortive actions.

Josiah Sowen Louisville Newby Sarah Belle Bowen Bowen

Park land rental talks set for next week

Service Director McClaskey announced Saturday he has turned over a plot of Waterworks Park showing land needed by the N. O. T. for switches to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to Solicitor Ruff. Ruff will seek a conference with Attorney Welty of the traction company next week.

McClaskey Laad Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ruff Welty The Traction Company

Overland motor car group at St. John's Catholic church

A local gathering at St. John's Catholic church Sunday evening drew notable attendees including Master Haugh Mc Nicol of St. Ignatius college. The event, advertised as part of Overland related activities, followed activities in Canton and Overland.

Haugh Mc Nicol St. Ignatius College St. John’s Catholic Church

State aid approved for Stark county highway fund

Stark County will receive about 52000 in state aid this year confirmed by State Highway Commissioner Cowan. The intercounty fund provides 17000, the main market fund 25000, and the maintenance fund about 11000 with possible variation. Residential notices and local ads accompany the finance update.

Sickafoose Cowan Stark Ce

Concert Advertisement at St John’s Catholic Church

Master Hugh McNicol presents a Sunday evening concert at St John’s Catholic Church with advance admission from 3 to 4. The event promotes parish activities and offers ticket details for attendees.

Wife recounts spying husband in divorce suit

Pauline Reel files for divorce from Roy M. Keel alleging repeated beating and obsessive spying. She says he hid under tables and behind furniture to listen to conversations, became suspicious after their 1913 marriage, and caused nerve distress. Effinger is her maiden name. Upham represents her.

Pauline Brb Reel Roy M. Keel General Stamping Co Effinger Upham

Couple Uses Workhouse Vacation For Marriage License

A bride and groom who spent a so called vacation in the workhouse before marriage had their license paid by a charity collection in a police court. Deputy Judge Werner and Judge Quinn coordinated the effort after the couple said they were broke. The pair were arrested in December and later obtained a license in probate court but delayed the ceremony. They promised to marry and the judge offered to dismiss the charge if they did so. They later returned to request the ceremony.

Werner Tony Tomar May Brown Quinn T. John’s Catholic Church Sun

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