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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1917

Page

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Ohio Acts For C ripple Children Two Years To A Day Afte r News 'Found?'

Two years after Donald Watson was found as a helpless infant in the county infirmary the Ohio legislature passed a law to provide homes for boys like him and prevent similar neglect. The child, once confined with aged women, now thrives with a pushmobile and toys, showing remarkable strength despite infantile paralysis. The story, by Dennis R. Smith, notes the transformed life and broader state action.

Ohio Donald Watson Dennis R. Smith Daily News State of Ward Canton

Canton Auto Show ends with record crowd and plans for repeat

The Canton Daily News Auto Show, first ever in Canton, closes with total four day attendance near 17 000 and a 10 30 p m finish. Dealers praise the event and discuss plans for a repeat show next year as many visitors and prospects lined up for future customers.

Canton Daily News Automobile Dealers’ Association

Bonds not exempted from the Smith law in Canton vote

Canton faces a May 1 vote on 200000 deficiency bonds to pay old debt under the Terrel measure now allowing majority voting. The Freiner amendment excluding pre 1915 bonds from the Smith law failed, leaving about 812000 bonds not exempt. Legislation also stalled on a third Stark county common pleas judge and Alliance municipal court amid party politics as the session nears adjournment.

Canton Columbus Freiner House Stark Co Oberlin Common Pleas Miller Alliance Columbus Dispatch Senate Cox

McAdoo Denies Spokane Indian Execution Request

Secretary McAdoo refused a U S marshal request to hang a federal Indian murderer on March 20 at the Spokane federal building. Washington state law bans capital punishment, forcing potential removal proceedings to move the execution elsewhere.

Washington McAdoo Spokane

Canton News in Focus Highlights Local Actions and Plans

Canton committees plan to hire patrolmen and complete junior garden contest work. Local leaders announce Red Cross expansion, hospital and factory efforts, and preparations for Memorial Day monument dedication. Officials discuss roads, real estate, finance, and a grand jury manslaughter trial while the Wheat market moves.

C. Barber St. John's Catholic Church Sons of Veterans Daughters of Veterans Roscoe McCulloch Canton Memorial Stolberg Canton Red Cross Society Playgrounds Association Canton Methodist G. M. Sehmacker Canton Supt. Coe Bidwell Otto Croman Canton Ladies Chorus Club Reing Announ Eugene W.W. Debs Canton High School Court of Appeals of Kentucky E. A William Langenbach A. d. Morton Canton Adcrafters W. O. Thompson U. S. LU Chicago New York Foreign Exchange Henry Clews Joint Committee of Te Sons of Veterans The Canton Real Estate Board Milwaukee Y. W Sickafoose Jennie Her Daily News Ohio Bill Fomme Amage Cc. A

Weather Update for Ohio Monday Rain and Cold

Forecast for Ohio on Monday calls for rain and much colder temperatures. Winds may pick up as a cold front moves through the region, bringing a sharp temperature drop and clearing later in the day.

Ohio

Weather forecast sketches for week across regions

The Tean issues a local forecast with variable rain chances and adjustments for the week. Sunday or Wednesday show possible changes, with the Great Lakes region facing a mix of sun and rain and a probable end to unsettled conditions later in the week.

Tean Great Lakes

Bond petitions and police add-ons eyed by council

City officials plan to report progress on 200 bond petitions for three issues at the May 8 charter election. Bonds include 200000 old indebtedness, 106000 east sewer, 104000 west sewer with votes on each individually. The police committee will seek approval to add four patrolmen at a cost around 4000 yearly and approve 850 for replacing aging water heating at fire stations 1 7 and 8.

Special Charter Commission Kunkel Council Sell Self No. 1

Secret Armament Plan For U S Merchant Ships

Washington reports secrecy as Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Counsellor Polk confer at the State Department to arm merchant vessels for anti submarine defense. Orders authorize sinking submarines on sight while steps are taken to conceal movements and safeguard coast waters. Dr Paul Ritter, the Swiss minister, visited the department regarding German affairs.

Washington Treasury McAdoo Polk State Department Treasury Department U. S

Grangers Plan Wartime Banquet Over Animal Point Fight

Thirty thousand points are to be tallied by Sponseller range members as two grange factions duel in a postwar banquet. Sparrows, mice, rats, and other fowl count for different points with chicken hawks and crow heads included. the feud is blamed on misjudged kill rates and invites go to all grange families.

Sponseller Srange John F. Koeppe Grange

Second Club Recital at Courtland Hotel

Canton Ladies chorus performs at Courtland Hotel Tuesday evening March 13 with soloists Mrs. George H. Clark and Mr. Paul Allen. Admission is 25 cents. Advertisement.

Canton Ladies Courtland Hotel George H. Clark Paul Allen

Piano Dept Adverts for Ken ny's Player Piano

Classified ad notes a $340 player piano available at Ken ny's Piano Department with a display on the 4th floor and a phone line 8 910 11 12 13 14.

Kenny’s.Advt

The Canton Sign Co at Auto Show Adys Official

The Official Sign Writers of the auto show were the Canton Sign Co. No job too large or too small to handle promptly.

The Canton Sign Co Ady

Dance Eagle Hall Evening Chronicle Notice

Eagle Degree team scheduled Tuesday 13th event at Eagle Hall. Public notice lists venue and date for the gathering.

Eagle Hall

Pupil Smoke Fumes Prompt Unplanned Breaks at Model School

Continued from page five, pupils at Stark ce Model school near Sponseller Stange hall plead for a northwestern gale to clear smoke. The old remodeled building lacks a high chimney, so when wind shifts northwest the room fills with smoke and students flee. Teacher John F. Koeppe says a promised chimney upgrade was never completed and vacations come with northwest winds.

Stark Ce Model School Sponseller Stange Hall John F Koeppe

Contractors C. T. Mercer & Co. advertise brick work help

If you contemplate building see C. T. Mercer & Co., contractors, room 118 New Cassilly block, 130 Tuscarawas st Ep, before letting your work. They specialize in brick construction of all kinds and offer free consultation and estimates. Will be in the office Wednesday and Thursday each week, State phone 425.

C. T. Mercer & Co New Cassilly Block Tuscarawas St

Canton Paper and Auto Ad Blends Prices and Puns

An old advertisement from Canton Market Avenue promotes low wallpaper prices at 8 5c and 1c per roll with a cap of 25c. It references Canton Motor Car Co and plays on the phrase All Days are Overrana Days. Knights and Willys Knights appear as wordplay in the ad.

Canton Wall Paper Co Willys Knights Canton Motor Car Co.—Adv

County to test gravel road on Mexico schoolhouse route

Plan two new tests on road at an early date. The project will widen the road from Cleveland to Marketay north of the infirmary farm and aims to prove gravel construction and prison labor viability. County labor will build a model gravel road using material from the county farm.

Mexico Schoolhouse Clevelanday Marketay Infirmary Farm James A. Rice Stark Co Bidwell Sickafoose Capest Coun

Canton Wallpaper Co Offers Low Priced Wallpaper

Canton Wall Paper Co at 315 Marketay 5 advertises new shades and designs with all rolls under 25 cents. Suceeds to John Fasnacht.

Canton Wall Canton Wall Paper Co Marketay John Fasnacht

Morton Loses to Langenbachs in Kentucky Appeal

In Kentucky the Court of Appeals ruled Morton had no interest in the mineral lands under a lease. The Langenbachs were exonerated and the case dismissed. The decision held Edward Langenbach could surrender the lease to the fee owner and United Mining Co. gained title to the mineral rights. A social dance announcement follows.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky Canton Arthur J. Morton Edward A. Langenbach William 8. Langenbach United Mining Co Langenbachs Court of Appeals Morton Edward Langenbach Mann Circuit Court

Kenny's Ady 88 Note Player Piano and Rolls

An entry lists a Kenny's Ady player piano with 88 notes and 15 rolls.

Kenny’s

Wheeling Plans New Yards Near Canton Southeast End

The Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad will build 25 tracks near Canton's southeast corporation lines. General Superintendent Coe announced the land and right of way will be secured within days. The yards will boost local manufacturing, with a spur from Waco connecting to Mogadore cut off.

Wheeling & Lake Eerie Railroad Southeast Corporation Canton Coe Waco H. H. Timken Guarda Cherry-av SE Mogadore

Your One Great Opportunity Help Wanted Ad Note

The Daily News urges ambitious individuals to seek advancement through Help Wanted and Situation Wanted columns. It highlights mentally alert, resourceful people needed for important special duties in trustworthy business organizations and provides a contact phone number 3500.

The Daily News

Canton Ladies' Chorus Club Recital at Courtland Hotel

Canton Ladies Chorus Club holds a recital honoring associate members at the Courtland hotel Tuesday evening March 13 at 8 o'clock. Admits non members for 25 cents.

Canton Ladies’ Chorus Club Courtland Hotel

Music Rolls Advert in Kenny 8 Ad

Brief ad lists music rolls for sale at Kenny store with prices and numbered references 8 9 0 34 23 13 16. Indicates a promotional placement in a local paper with unclear context.

Kenny

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