16 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
1
Reports say a large Dutch liner was sunk off the Dutch coast after a heavy explosion and a mine or torpedo strike. Survivors were rescued as tug boats assisted, with 300 crew and many passengers aboard, while authorities assess submarine activity and enemy mine dangers.
Fragments describe a cold night with possible snow and a change of date for a Philharmonic event in York. The text mentions a theatre or venue, a forecast, and scheduling adjustments with numbers tied to attendees or dates.
A French liner named Patria reports a torpedo miss near its bow during an offshore encounter dated March 1. The incident, tied to wartime danger, mirrors similar evasive actions as rivals note heightened competition and speculative prices in related ads and notices across Canton markets.
A Canton chamber of commerce advisory accuses fake solicitors of draining funds from residents. Estimates claim up to 15000 yearly from Canton people, with about 5000 dollars given to unauthorized solicitors and another 10000 spent on canvassers. The piece urges refusal of access and credentials and notes ongoing efforts for recovery and protection.
City officials and a contractor met on Wednesday to discuss the new school job. The conference covered project scope, timelines, and funding considerations for the planned construction.
City solicitor and architect lead talks on a new reservoir plan amid a controversy over water rights. Attendees include Clarence Herb of Melbourne Ito tractors and other representatives as they seek a path to a conference and a careful review of each party’s claims. The report notes ongoing advertising for local businesses and cultural events around Canton with notices about concerts and upcoming theater, while the appeal of a future meeting remains to resolve the dispute.
County officials struggle to allocate costs for the Hartville Lake project this year. The Lake club offered one eighth of the property owners share, but laws require precomputed assessments. Sickafoose has included the club’s portion, with the auditor to collect full amounts and reimburse the club later.
A wife denies forging a love letter said to be signed by a former domestic worker. The husband identified the handwriting as his wife and claimed the amorous note and witness testimony were falsified. A newspaper column and ads follow in the page.
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