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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1917

Page

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AY Moves to Take Over Rice Reservoir Land

Rice, owner of part of the land north of the infirmary, sees the city seize a reservoir site for the water department. Council passed the appropriation with three negative votes, leaving valuation to a jury in condemnation proceedings. Rice says he offered land for 25,000 dollars and is not worried, as the option lapsed after city and lawyer disputes over price. Proceedings to follow in court to determine land value.

Ifrmary Ynell James A. Rice Department of the City Rice Counciln

British mail seized from steamer John Archbold report

Halifax harbor action details British mail from the steamer John Archbold seized at Halifax after docking from Bergen. The Archbold reported continuing voyage after arrival.

New York Halifax John Archbold Archbold Bergen

First Guardsman Given Job After Application Here

The first Ohio trooper to apply for work with the U S C received immediate assignment Tuesday morning. The initial applicant was James F Hurd corporal of Company K Fourth Ohio who formerly lived in Delaware. Martin L Pierce employment director said there were enough positions to employ men from Company C for educational and association duties upon their return.

Ohio U. S

Flood Devastates Rail Lines and Towns Across Ohio Valley

Floods and a night of freezing cold maroon hundreds on a Baltimore and Ohio train in Elkins West Virginia while rising rivers threaten Newark Cincinnati Muskingum and Licking valleys. Authorities warn residents to move to safety as the Ohio River nears danger levels and the Bob Jones tabernacle faces possible flood damage.

Elkins W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Bellington Cincinnati Weather Bureau Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Muskingum Zanesville Licking Rivers Bob” Jones Tabernacle Licking River Omaha

Sleet and Wind Batter Central Ohio Crops and Transit

Sleet and heavy winds cause thousands of dollars in crop and tree damage across Central Ohio. Streetcar interurban and steam rail traffic disrupted. Weather pro keeps danger past at 9 am but forecasts continued rain for two or three days. Scioto River rising with potential dangerous flood after 48 hours of rain.

Columbus Ohio Alexander Columbus Bureau Scioto

Daily News At A Glance Mosaic Of 1931 Events

A roundup of 1931 items shows political debates in Columbus with a potential meeting postponement. Debates include Rugeng v Debs, a socialist speaker in the auditorium, and a juried case on manslaughter. City council discusses pay raises, street repairs, and a water project. National notes cover German policy, Cuba, rail labor plans, and stock market openings.

James A. Rice Columbus Rugeng Debs Board of Ation Mtor Op Quinn Dela Williamson Vogley Central Fire Department Kunkel

Weather Summary Foresees Rain Snow for Northwest Regions

Fragmentary OCR notes predict wet conditions with possible snow in northern areas this week. Limited readable details mention temperatures near freezing and unsettled skies through midweek.

Canton Chamber to Discuss 410000 Bond Issue and Immigrant Labor

The Canton Chamber of Commerce will discuss the citys 410000 bonds for east and west intercepting sewers and old debt retirement at a March 22 meeting with all members urged to attend. The welfare committee will study Americanizing foreign laborers, with 8 to 10 percent of workers identified as foreign born, and report findings.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board of Directors A. M. Dueber A. M. Dueer Jas. Fraunfelter Spy Mack Mark Hambleton R. EB. Hayslett Fb. A. Bowman Phil Bernower Wendell Herbruck Jos M. B Bergold Ll. Carver T. J. Bidwell Jacob Kloss Geo. Melbourne J. H. Kenny Willar Pennock Chas Khreichbaum J. A. Reed J. A. Rice Atlee Pomerene Henry W. Harter, Sr Jas. L. Ammerman T. Steiner Walter S. Tuff A. A. Oldham J. M. Markley Frank L. Cole A. L. Boyce W. Burton Knisely Bk. H. Lamiell C. St. Kumpf Kd. By Bender W. 8. Langford Phil Kafter Geo, Schoner H. M. Horton W. A. McDouall A. Bb. Lane Presley Campbell Chaa Cook P. HM. Welshimer J. PF. O'Dea B. Sala Ludwig Wolff Wm. Lowenstein Fred, Zettler J. Ross Beiter Geo. Coldren B. J. Kress W. J. Uebelhart Adam W. Oberlin Geo. A. Leonard O. H. Bachtel Frank McGowan

Canton Feed & Milling Hikes Bran Price

With the market opening Tuesday Canton Feed & Milling Co raised bran by $1 a ton to $42 per ton. The move affects retailers and buyers in the regional market as supply and demand shift.

Canton Feed & Milling Co

Noisy haircuts silenced by new tool in Peekskill

A silent haircut device invented by James Genovess causes curiosity in Peekskill. Nearby reports from New York and Wheeling cover a range of unrelated legal and personal matters including a man suing a restaurant for damages after a 1913 meal and a tragic case of a mother killed leaving a bereaved two year old who died of a broken heart.

Wheeling W. Va Mra Nattie Whabby New York Anthony Costello

Canton Eyes Bond Votes For City Debt And Sewers

President Schrantz appeals to the public as Canton considers three bond questions totaling 410000 to fund deficits and sewer projects. A 60 cent per thousand tax hike accompanies the plan with petitions pushed through plants and civic groups, action needed by April 1.

Council Canton

Kitchen Honeymoon steals spotlight in New York society

Niagara Falls and Washington are dropped from honeymoon plans as society embraces the Kitchen Honeymoon. Walter F Weston, son of a hotel proprietor, married Sunday and begins work in the hotel kitchen Monday. His bride studies a chic kitchenette in an up town apartment and society approves.

New York Niagara Falls Washington Walter F. Weston

School Board Eyes Serial Bond Plan for Savings

Lane says over 14 years and until 1931 the board must retire about 55000 yearly, one fortieth of annual debt. He favors serial bonds to cut interest, noting current 40 year issues cost thrice their principal. The board has not discussed serial bonds yet but may.

Board of Education W. C. Lane Lane

Fire Department Rescues Horse From Mud Hole

Canton’s streets are in poor condition as a horse sank in a mud hole on Rowland av NE. The fire department used a central truck and a derrick to lift the animal to firm ground after it became trapped and could not escape on its own.

Canton Rowland Av NE Central

Washington Walks to Work as Car Strike Persists

Spas of limited car service resumed on Washington Railway and Electric Co. lines at daybreak after a night of idle hours caused by strikers threats. Hundreds of residents walked or jitn ered to work as company officials refused union recognition and the strikers refused to return without it.

Washington Washington Railway and Electric Co

Youngsters Build Birdhouses In Stark Co Contest

The Daily News hosts a birdhouse building contest inviting all Stark Co boys and girls under sixteen. Contestants craft wren friendly homes with specific dimensions, may use gourds or martin houses, and must complete and exhibit entries by April 14 with prizes totaling 10 dollars.

Stark Ce The Daily News Jenny Wren Mary King Stark Co Canton

Tenant Wanted Near Canton on 37 Acre Tract

Wanted ads seek a tenant with truck farm experience, farm machinery and cows for a 37 acre tract within two miles of Canton on a good road. Possession April 1. Inquire H. T. Grant Canton. Also ad for Canton Wall Paper Co listing wall coverings 6c to 25c per roll and Garrettson's 30c special.

Canton H. T. Grant Schaefer Canton Wall Paper Co

Debs Tonight At Trinity Reformed Church

Hear Debs tonight with an Adv. listing admission 25 cents for the event at Trinity Reformed Church. Also advertised is a 375 dollar 88 note player piano and an artist concert featuring Mrs. Katherine Bruot Akron’s best organist W KE Strassner baritone and Henry Weiler violinist. The Klein and Hef felman Co advertises new sport dress goods at 59 cents tomorrow.

Trinity Reformed Church Katherine Bruot Akron W. KE. Strassner Henry Weiler The Klein and Heffelman Co

Birdhouse Don’ts by Miss Mary King

Do not build the birdhouse too small or place the opening near the floor. Do not design it to kill insects. Make it cat proof and include a nearby bird bath.

Miss Mary King

8340 Player Piano Adverts at Kenny's Fourth Floor

See it on the fourth floor in the Piano Department at Kennys with multiple promo lines. Includes new silks tomorrow at 1.30 and sport stripes at 2.00 valued items now 1.39, plus music rolls for a dollar and dance events at Eagle Hall and Winter Garden. Advertising from Klein and Heffelman Co and Canton Motor Car Co mentions Avr and Knights promotions. Debs night advertised.

Klein and Heffelman Co

Stark County Hosts Three Chambers at Convention

Stark county is the only county in the country with three active Chambers of Commerce, per L. E B. Dou ble, president of the Ohio Commercial Secretaries association. All three groups will attend the first annual convention in Dayton on April 26 and 27 with Stark co represented by President L. 4. Double, C. H. Bleich, and KE. B. Lord of Massillon.

Canton Feed & Milling Co Chamerce Dent Ohio Com- Secretaries’ Association Dayton Canton Wilson Stark-co L. E B. Double Ohio Commercial Secretaries Association Stark Ce L. 4. Double This City C. H. Bleich AlLance KE. B. Lord Massillon

Mines Blast Kills Dozen. Seven Rescued at Henderson Coal

A double explosion at Henderson Coal Co.’s mine in Hendersonville Pa. leaves twelve dead and seven rescued. U S Bureau of Mines rushes experts by train to the scene but delays and debris hinder access as rescuers battle to reach trapped workers.

U.S. Mine Bureau Canonsburg Henderson Coal Co Hendersonville Henderson U. S. Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh Bridgeville

Will Sell Alliance Rubber Co. Property Publicly

An order issued Tuesday directs H. C. Koehler as receiver to sell the Alliance Rubber Co. property at public sale. Creditors claim $50,000 or more. Frank Transue as trustee holds $25,065.18 against the company and 29 other creditors are allowed $250 to $1,100. Inventory shows plant and equipment worth $43,499.72. $42,711.83 in claims sold to a Cleveland firm are excluded from assets. Koehler hopes to sell the property as a whole enabling immediate tire manufacture resumption.

H. C. Koehler Alliance Rubber Co Frank Transue Cleveland Koehler

Councilman Kirk Resumes Chair After Illness Return

Councilman at large William T. Kirk of 330 Srd St SW returned to his chair in the city council after a month’s illness. He was welcomed back by fellow councilors who congratulated him on his recovery.

Senate Sen Atlee Pomerene Committee On Privileges and H.C. Koehler Alliance Rubber Co Leona Winans Large Sweitzer William T. Kirk Council Stolberg Srd Builders’ Exchange Ilness

Second Club Recital at Courtland Hotel

Canton Ladies Chorus at Courtland Hotel on Tuesday evening March 13 with Mrs George H Clark and Mr Paul Allen as violinists admission 25¢ to non members Ad emphasizes revival of high school spirit with high school chorus in City Auditorium tomorrow night stirring songs featured seats 15¢

Jennie James Ross Sickafoose W. KE Osnaburerd Alliance Olice Hiram Curtis Canton Railroads J. G. L. Pottert Soresis Canton Ladies Courtland Hotel George H. Clark Paul Allen Ady

City Auditorium Concert and Local Recitals Highlight Evening

High School chorus and orchestra perform at City Auditorium tomorrow night with general admission 15 cents in advance, 40 cents at door. The Klein and Heffelman Co advertises roller skating and new music this evening and Thursday night. Canton Ladies' Chorus hosts a club recital at Courtland hotel tonight March 13 at 8 o'clock with 25 cents for non members.

City Auditorium Canton Ladies’ Chorus Courtland Hotel

Germany Will Reply Or Declare War Said Possible

Washington March 13 reports say Germany may reply to world note on merchant vessels with a declaration of war. Swiss legation denied such talks though widespread. officials refused comment. President Wilson's condition improves but he remains indoors as cabinet meeting is canceled. U S readies armed coast patrol and ships 16 rigid dirigibles and high powered chasers. volunteer force of 500000 may be mobilized if war comes. Officers face risk of losing non commissioned leaders as plan shifts to rapid expansion.

Washington Germany U. S Pydent Wilson White House Wilson Sey Alreay Gener

Stolberg Plans Storage Basin and Pump Near Water Works

Mayor Stolberg presents estimates for a storage basin and low lift pump to be built on city land near the water works pump station. The water committee will study the plan, with costs around 56 000 and 80 000 dollars depending on the design. A conference among the committee, mayor, service director and water superintendent will set a date for consideration.

Stolberg Council Water Committees Water Department Ags Water Committee

Dry Democrats of Ohio Postpone April Meeting

The dry democrats of Ohio plan to postpone their April 1 gathering about a month due to expected bad weather. Attorney James A. Rice, head of the organizing group, says the date depends on Bryan’s arrangements and his attendance, with a conference to set a new date once confirmed.

Democrats Ohio James A. Rice Rice Rie Bryan

Help Canton's Newcomers Find Rental Homes

Canton faces a housing shortage hindering manufacturers from attracting outside workers. Citizens with houses rooms or apartments for rent can aid by listing openings in The Daily News rental columns. Call 3500 to place an ad and boost Canton’s appeal.

Canton Daily News

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