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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
1
Washington March 8 officials hinted that a rapid settlement to the submarine dispute is near A pact will grant rights under international law while ending the submarine issue Great Britain is expected to deliver terms within days for vessels crossing the Atlantic using Mediterranean routes under pledged safeguards to avoid harm
A conference in St Louis drew 41 mayors and officials to press for a freer sea, calling for a larger navy and a moderation of British naval policy. President Wilson faced renewed calls on submarine warfare as Congress supported his handling of foreign affairs.
Polls show RC McCulloch voting against party lines while Pease aligned with the party on a disputed question, splitting lawmakers. The vote concerned a telemore measure affecting American policy and potential arms spending.
Gen. J. R. Sherwood a former Cantonian now in Congress from Toledo says he will withdraw from politics due to policy disagreements with the president and national direction. He will support the president for the remainder of the term but will not seek re election.
In New York Marci report the Count and his wife and twelve year old son William await deportation while relatives of Mrs. Rathiou block funds they claim he owes. He recalls a past clothing-house lawsuit in Portland Oregon and says officials were told he was jailed. The family traveled months ago on Henry Ford’s peace ship Oscar II with Ford expedition members aiding their move to America.
A La Mont health officer urges the community to protect infants and reduce infant mortality. He cites economic loss and calls for district nurses, education of expectant mothers, and stronger local health services. Examinations for City Patrolmen and Firemen are announced for March 10, 1916.
County commissioners approve a contract with Safety Director Kunkel to pay 40 cents per day toward the Bertillon office upkeep. The unit aids the sheriff and prosecuting attorney, recording prisoners before grand jury, and will serve as reformatory and penitentiary. The county may call on the petition officer for services when needed. Special price this week only for skirts cleaned and pressed at Superior Dry Cleaning. Election Night notices advertise March 10 meetings and officer elections with large attendance expected.
Paris reports that despite gains at Forges and Presnes, French and Allied forces believe German efforts to surround General Jolice's army at Verdun will fail. German artillery pressure continues as river and fort positions hold, with cautious assessments that the ring around Verdun remains incomplete and prone to stalling.
Claud J. Keplinger a Gordon Rubber Co. secretary and school board member was chosen exalted ruler of Canton Lodge No. 68 B P O Elks at Tuesday night’s meeting. He succeeds J R Cowgill. Other officers include Marty Deltz and H R Patrick with W Mosher as trustee. A special car will take members to New Philadelphia for a minstrel show next Tuesday evening.
Mayor Stolberg notes need for increased appropriations for street upkeep after this year and outlines asphalt paving challenges. He cites visits to Western cities, says small construction flaws cause rapid wear, and urges funding to expand maintenance crews as Canton adds miles of streets annually.
City Sealer Conrad pledged strict enforcement against underweight produce both from farmers selling at homes and merchants selling at shops. John Masters of Middlebranch was arrested for selling lard in short weight buckets and fined by Police Judge Quinn. Authorities will apply full measures to ensure fair weights and protect consumers.
A grand jury indicted Albert Gary and the Youngstown area steel firms including the United States Steel Corp and several others for riot related offenses in East Youngstown. The panel charged 62 counts across multiple corporations with possible penalties totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars and planned civil action to dissolve unions connected to the unrest.
Police reported a new single day arrest record with 22 arrests on Tuesday, many for intoxication. Raids on brick yards netted multiple detentions, including about a dozen tramps at one site, swelling annual totals to 144 arrests since the year began.
The report notes a sequence of thunder, lightning, rain, and snow in Canton within 12 hours on Tuesday night, with sunshine briefly on Wednesday morning. Snow then returns, marking a dramatic shift from a pleasant day to a dark and disagreeable spell as the week begins.
Jim Lower Tatlor announces a new store location on Second Street NE at 6043. The opening marks expansion in the area.
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