Fire Devastates Cheboygan Block One Deaths Reported
A massive blaze gutting Cheboygan Michigan's Frost-Kessler block and surrounding areas killed a man and a boy. Firefighters fought to save property as the wind drove the flames toward banks, hardware stores, and professional offices. Miss Jeanette McDonald escaped from the Bell exchange as flames destroyed a central business district.
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Cheboygan, Mich
March
Cheboygan
Malinst
Jeanette McDonald
Bell Exchange
Frank Tosler
Pete Laway
Thompson Department Store
Auto Show to Open Week of April Three in Canton
Keen interest from automobile dealers and the public marks the Daily News Auto Show set for April 3 to 8 in the Canton Motor Car Co. garage in Cleveland NW. Space is nearly filled as dealers rushed to secure display booths for latest car models and accessories. The building will receive a fresh paint job on both floors to present the showroom in top condition.
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Daily News
Canton Motor Car Co
Cleveland
Akron
Youngstown
Recalled B&O Workers Return to Benwood Shops
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad recalled 30 furloughed men to its Benwood shops in Wheeling West Virginia who had been idle since last summer.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Benwood
Weather forecast for Ohio and evening rain likely
Forecast notes increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions in Ohio tonight followed by rain. Historical data show yesterday’s high around 31 and forecasted temperatures near the upper 20s to mid 50s in various readings.
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Ohio
Canton Paint & Glass offers house cleaner specials
Special for this Week Wall paper cleaner four boxes for 25c Paint cleaner two boxes for 2c at Canton Paint & Glass Co 324 W Tuse Adv. Water mains flushing scheduled Wednesday Thursday Friday to relieve iron deposits. residents urged to draw water before 7 am for drinking and cooking. Flushing starts in the Northwest and proceeds citywide IL B Obliger Supt Water Works Adv. Veterans of Foreign Wars members to meet in uniform at post rooms 7 pm Thursday March 5th for flag presentation Adv.
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W. Tuse
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Supt. Water Works
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City Auditorium
Veterans of Foreign Wars
E. J. Smith
Man completes world walk wins 10000 wager in Albany
Franz Emanuel Wettberg, sixty three, collects a $10,000 wager after walking around the world. He began in Albany on January 15, 1914, returning with his pack rifle and robust health. He notes visits to many wet bergs during his European leg.
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W. Y
Franz Emanuel Wettberg
N. Y
Wettberg
Europe
Eshelman Heads Canton Elks Officers for New Lodge Plans
Canton Lodge realigns leadership with W E Eshel man Jr elected Exalted Ruler and officers named for a large April initiation. A home booster committee gains three new members and a ten member initiation committee is formed for a class over 100 with a new building proposal and a $50 initiation fee next fall.
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Canton Lodge
Herve W. Miner
Co. C. Lawrence
Tyler
H. W. Miner
Grand Lodge
C. C. Aker
New Home
the Elks
Every Drinker Violates Dry Law Warns Grand Jury
Federal Judge McClintic told Huntington grand jury that any sip of liquor violates the federal prohibition law. He said passing a bottle constitutes a violation and warned lawyers they could be barred if found drinking. He urged action against social clubs dance halls and hotels allowing liquor and called for strict narcotics probes. Public officials were warned they could face prosecution for violations in their areas. He urged a flag presentation event for veterans of foreign wars at the city auditorium.
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Huntington
W. Va
McClintic
Charleston
Tear bombs eyed for Canton police use
Canton officials consider adopting tear bombs to handle barricaded suspects and reduce police shootings. Councilman Schwarz cites cases where a tear bomb might have saved lives, noting Cleveland and others already use the method. Safety Director Curtis plans an investigation and possible demonstration for public safety.
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Safety Department
Charles FE. Schwarz
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Schwarz
Abduri Mohammed
Curtis
Uniform tax league formed to defend classification rule
Columbus March 8. A conference of uniform tax rule adherents adopted resolutions denouncing tax dodgers as a greater danger than bootleggers. The group, from the last three state legislatures, organized the Uniform Tax League to prevent amending the constitution for property classification. John H. Chester was named president and L. D. Johnson vice president and executive secretary. A. C. Kope helped prepare outreach to Ohio Grange and Farm Bureau officials. The conferees pledged to push stringent laws and oppose any candidate who favors classification.
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House of Representatives
Uniform Tax League
John H. Chester
Pauldingco
L. D. Johnson
A. C. Kope
Columbiana-co
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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Cincinnati Man Pays One Cent Income Tax
Cincinnati reports a resident filed a return showing an income tax of one cent and received a receipt. The item appears amid local ads including C and J Shoe Shop offering leather soles and a promotion for a baby’s first photograph at Courtney’s Studio with opening a savings account.
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Baby
Courtney
First Trust & Savings Bank
Courtney Free
Bryan Answers His Educator Critics
Williams Jennings Bryan defends his anti evolution stance in a Washington response to Chicago educators. He denounces Darwinist critics as descendants of apes and argues Darwinism undermines Christianity, urging believers to resist secular schooling and insist on biblical faith in public education.
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Williams Jennings Bryan
International News Service
Government to Abandon Fire-Trap Hospitals
Government to close or abandon dilapidated hospitals endangering bedridden veterans. Forbes plans immediate patient removals to safer facilities and faster building of fireproof government hospitals under a 16 million fund. First step: order to close Fox Hills hospital in New York housing 836 veterans.
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Washington
Director Forbes
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Congress
Fox Hills
New York
Furnished room adverts save money through quick rental
It costs less to place a classified ad than to keep a furnished room vacant. Advertisers are urged to call 3500 and ask for Classified to fill spaces weekly.
Miners' Demands Threaten Southern Ohio Coal Industry
W. D. McKinney of the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange warns that an Ohio miners referendum backing an April strike and new wage scale would ruin Southern Ohio. He notes loyalty to the United Mine Workers but hopes the national group protects Southern Ohio miners as West Virginia and Kentucky coal regions prosper under UMWA.
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Columbus
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United Mine Workers
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McKin
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United Mine Workers Organization
Southern
West Virginia
Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
McKinney
Disapproval of Carnes Farm Site for Canton Tuberculosis Hospital
Dr James Fraunfelter voiced opposition to Canton choosing Carnes Farm south of Canton as the tuberculosis hospital site citing brick plant fumes and air pollution he urges reconsideration noting earlier dismissal of Carnes site and proposing a northwest Canton location he will seek opinions from other doctors before the board. Also notices include drill extension for 135th Field Artillery and wage and public notices from unions and water bills due.
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James Fraunfelter
Carnes
Canton
Massillon State Hospital
Fraunfelter
Has Eyes Like Eagle Watch Miss Hall Becomes Deputy Sheriff
Atlanta reporter notes Ruth Hall is the first woman named deputy sheriff in Faultonco Georgia. She trains daily with a pistol and is described as having eagle eyes and quick shooting to pursue criminals referenced as bad men.
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Faultonco
Ruth Hall
Congress 10 Pass Bonus Measure
Republican leaders vow to move the soldier bonus bill in its current form despite a hinted presidential veto risk. Key conditions are met including no new taxes, no heavy cash payments, and no use of foreign debt interest. The bill heads to a House vote early next week with passage anticipated.
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Congress
Tt Wag
Treasury
United States
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Peoria
Longworth
Frear
Tilson
Ways and Means
Concrete bids rejected for Ohio road projects
State Highway Director Herrick rejects most February and March bids for concrete road building in Ohio citing a boycott on cement by other states. Only two contracts survive due to lack of alternative bids. Awards include William Brode Company Norwalk and others across Coshocton Crawford Lorain Medina Elyria regions.
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Ohio
Herrick
Davis
William Brode
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Coshocton-co
A. J. Baltes
Norwalk
Columbus-Sandusky
Crawford-co
Lane and Freeman
Cleveland
Medina- Elyria Road
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Treaty Derail Means Failure Of Arms Parley
Senate debate centers on the four power Pacific treaty with Senator Lodge warning rejection would revive the Anglo Japanese alliance and threaten world peace. He cites three aims achieved: end of the Anglo Japanese pact, naval armament reduction, and support for China to restore Shantung. He says the alliance was the era’s danger and its removal enables disarmament steps.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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Senate
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Hughes
Elihu Root
Underwood
Wei
China
Shantung
Far East
Pacific
Sena
Wilson and Borah Unite Forces On Treaty Fight
Washington report on Senate battle over the four power Pacific treaty. Woodrow Wilson and Senator Borah join to oppose ratification, arguing the pact forms an alliance that threatens U S interests. Wilson's letters and talks shape opposition as leaders plan strategy. Evangelist Neighbour to preach Hell tonight at Trinity church at 7 30 p m. Radio salesmen sought for Canton store via Box 790.
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