Canton Water Problem Seeks Outside Expert
The Canton Chamber of Commerce and city officials debate hiring an external expert to analyze the water problem. Directors plan a meeting March 27. city officials prefer a western expert and urge rapid study before reservoir plans or condemnation action.
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Hamiber
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Thyt
Werre Tooms
Stolberg
Sarver
MeClaskey
Obliger
Herman Witter
Mark Hambleton
Chamber of Commerce Committee On Water
Chamber
A. A. Schrantz
Rose
Hambleton
U S Senate Approves Mexican Expedition To Capture Villa
The senate unanimously adopts La Follette resolution authorizing sending an expedition into Mexico to capture Villa and reassure Mexican sovereignty. Navy reports say Hancock will carry 500 Marines to Pensacola for possible deployment to Mexican ports. Reports from Mexico indicate Villa’s movements near Casas Grandes with American guards protecting the Mormon settlement.
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Washington
Senate
la Follette
Mexico
Villa
LaFollette
Navy Department
Hancock
Philadelphia
Pensacola Florida
Pensacola
Canton civic leader and longtime attorney W J Piero dies
William J Piero former mayor of Canton aged about sixty dies at Mercy Hospital after an operation. A respected lawyer and Stark County bar member he lived at 1623 West KE Canton born September 8 1852 at a farm in Ambler Ohio and moved to Canton with his family in youth.
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Jtorney
William J. Piero
Canton
Mercy Hos
Ohey Piero
Onton
Stark- T Association
Key Piero
Wasst KE
Francis
Julia Am Lero
America
New York City
Violation of State Labeling Law Returns Charges
An affidavit charges Charles Lothamer of Canton Feed and Milling Co. with failing to mark net weight on cornmeal sacks. Lothamer is out of town and to appear by Wednesday. Louis Kehler pleaded guilty to bread labeling and was fined five dollars plus costs. Richard Howell pleaded not guilty and was discharged. Speros Dionescus and George John face later trials on similar labeling charges by City Sealer Harry Conrad.
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Charles
Lothamer
Canton Feed and Milling Co
Conrad
Louis Kehler
Richard Howell
Speros Dionescus
George John
Harry Conrad
San Carlos Opera Co Performs Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana
The San Carlos Opera Co presents selections from Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana in the recital hall with free daily Edison and Victrola concerts. The Klein and Heffelman Company advertise this recital event featuring the two operas.
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San Carlos Opera Co
Cavalleria Rusticana
Edison
Victrola
Klein & Heffelman Company
Advt
Kenny's Hit Song The Neutrality March Ad
Kenny's Player and Music Dept promotes The Neutrality March as a big hit with piano roll feature. Saturday advertising lists 40 cent price and real suits and hats from a real place Ye House of Hardwick.
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Kenny
Ye House of
Hardwick
Overlands First and Canton Furnishings Ad
Canton Home Furnishing Co presents a window display offering Canton Motor Car Co. ads and Hassock values discounted to 33 cents, with a Saturday only sale and limited 50 cent promotions to attract shoppers.
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The
Canton Motor Car Co
Adv
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Hassock
Canton Home Furnishing Co. Ady
New Spring Coats at Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Ad shows spring coats priced at 6 8 10 and 15 dollars from the Herbruck Dry Goods Co. The ad mentions items available for purchase with prices and store reference.
Redmond Sends Irish Greetings From London on St Patrick's Day
London message from John Redmond pledges unity with Ireland in the war struggle and a postwar goal of home rule. He urges Irishmen in America to stay united with Britain and their common country as the conflict ends.
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London
Ireland
America
Tubantia Sunk After Submarine Attack Off North Sea
Officials report the Dutch liner Tubantia was torpedoed without warning in heavy seas. Seventy seven survivors landed at Dutch ports. eight to twelve may be dead. Three Americans aboard are believed saved as conditions remained perilous in the cold night seawater.
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Hagup
Holland
Ministry of Marine
London
North Sea
Amsterdam
Telegraaf
Rotterdam
Sar
Shamrock Sightings In Canton On St Patrick Day
Canton residents celebrated St Patrick Day with green attire and shamrock displays. Florists tout a Verdant claims of genuine shamrock imported from Erin though some worry over authenticity. Vendors sold artificial shamrocks for a dime while green accessories appeared citywide.
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Canton
St. Patrick
Ireland
Erin
Shamrock
Shamrock as Ireland’s national badge and true shamrock
Encyclopedist notes Shamrock as Dutch clover with purple-tinted centers and wood-sorrel as the true shamrock linked to St Patrick. Mentions Irish soldiers in the British army allowed to wear shamrock on St Patrick's Day for gallantry in the South African war.
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Ireland
Saturday Special Ads From The Herbruck Dry Goods Co
The notice highlights Spring suit pricing at 15 19 and 25 dollars from The Herbruck Dry Goods Co Advt . Includes Canton Home Furnishing Co Advt 33e price on regular 50c values for one Saturday. Mentions bracelet watches by Walter H Double Jeweler and Optician at The Hall Mark Store 123 and 125 Tuscarawas st. Also references New 88 Note Player 350.00 and Kenny’s on 4th floor piano department offering oak or mahogany pieces with a ten year guarantee. New dress ginghams at 124c and ad from The Herbruck Dry Goods Co Adg. 16-17.
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The
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Hasrocks
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Walter H. Double
Hall Mark
Tuscarawas St
Kenny
Murder suspect Ferraro Augustin Magnocca traced in Canton
Police pursue John Magnocca, alias Ferraro Augustin, after the murder of wife Filomena Magnocca. Investigations extend to northern cities as circulars with his photo are prepared. Justice W S Rinehart reports Mrs Magnocca had warned of abuse before her death and sought police help the day before.
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Canton
John Magnocca
Lafayette Ou SE
Philomena
Polce
Ohor
Riblet
Ferraro Augustin
Filomena Magnocca
Stark Ce
Zilomena DeNino
Rafaelli Agostino
Squire’s
Hassock Values For Sic Saturday Ady Window
Readable fragments indicate a local ad noting Hassock values and a Saturday window for a sale or promotion tied to Sic. Window die Ady appears as a product reference. Details are sparse and unclear due to damaged text.
Bel? Pastry Shop Promotes Saturday Cake Special
Real spring hats from a Butter Cream Cake promotion advertised by The Pastry Shop at 112 Cleveland Ave NW. The Herbruck Dry Goods Co advertises large size bed spreads priced at 1.25 value. Local phone number 805-X listed for order or inquiries.
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Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Clevelandav
Bel
Soldier Led First Raid Across Border Against Villa
The commanding officer led the first detachment sent into Mexico in pursuit of Villa after his band looted Columbus New Mexico and killed 16 Americans in cold blood.
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Mexico
Villa
Columbus, N. M
Mayor's Probe of Engineers Is Kept Quiet
Reports focus on conferences between Mayor Stolberg and city engineers about the sewage disposal plant. Mayor refuses to reveal participants or details while investigation continues. Named figures include George Wynn street superintendent and J B Senter resident engineer, with several inspectors listed and paid monthly.
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Stolberg
George Wynn
Ruff
B. Senter
Wynn
Senter
J. B. Senter
H. €. Sheaf
H. Morris
J. L. Ruperty
J. A. Kennedy
Hassocks Saturday Special At Canton Home Furnishing
Oxi2 Royal Axminster Rags offered at 19 50 value 25 as a Saturday special. The Herbruck Dey Gooda Co Advy provided 164 17 promotional notes for Hassocks with 65 percent values marked down to 33cc. Canton Home Furnishing Co. advertised in Hassocks as the local retailer for this sale.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Villa Force Disbanded Amid Pursuit News
Reports from the Mexican colony say Francisco Villa has disbanded his troops to escape the American punitive expedition. Villa reportedly scattered his forces and moved toward the mountains with a small guard. Officials noted no confirmation and warned General Pershing would press the pursuit regardless. Reports also warn of Villa sympathizers in the Tuxpam Tampico oil fields.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Villa
Casas Grandes
Polk
Casas Rrandes
EL. Paso
New Mexico
Francisco Villa
Daniel Kurst
el Paso
Culberson
Columbus
Dodd
Slocum
Boca Grande
San Pedro
Pershing
Bishop Hurst
War Department
Funston
San Antonio
Wershing
Resignation of Springfield Lake hospital treasurer effective soon
N W Detmering treasurer of the Springfield Lake hospital announces resignation effective April 1 after criticism of the hospital’s management. He asks for successor selection and a books audit committee. Trustees plan to meet commissioners around April 16 to discuss the transition.
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N. W. Detmering
Springfield Lake Hospital
Leonard
Five County
Apa
Detmering
Tve
Spring Dress and Shirt Ad Highlights Local Stores
An ad page lists new spring dress and shirt items from dry goods firms. Mentions Berndwick and Overlands brands, Canton Motor Company, Moose Dance event, St Patricks dance night, and a Friday dance on March 17 with display ads across pages 14 to 17.
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St. Patricks
Calles
New iuen Skirts sessip at four and eight
An advertisement from The Dry Goods Co. promotes skirts priced at four and eight dollars. The snippet includes catalog numbers 16 and 17.
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the Dry Goods Co
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Redmond
John Redmond
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Tia
St. Patrick's Day
Old Erin
IAS
Frank Zhomphins
Jim Lower
Tailor
the Orpheum
Villa Force
Terior
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Cayton
Deas
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Pricas
Jerbrick Dry Goods Co
Berndwick
Canton Motor Cer
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