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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1914
Page
1
An official is alleged to have misappropriated £20,000 from the board of trade funds and will explain at a public gathering in the city auditorium next Wednesday evening March 25. Attendees will decide on possible disbanding merging with the chamber of commerce or re electing officers.
James Beck, 28, a foreigner living on 13th st NE, fired a revolver under his heart Tuesday night and is dying in Mercy hospital. He has a history of a knife scar and his struggle to die drew a crowd. doctors say his recovery is unlikely. City officials announce a forthcoming first general meeting in four years of the Canton board of trade to explain finances and a $20,000 alleged theft, inviting the public to attend.
J. M. Schuckers aged 63 longtime Massillon banker and coal operator died at his Massillon home on Wednesday after a four day illness from pneumonia. He served as cashier of the First National Bank of Massillon and was a prominent local business figure. Widow is Mrs. Francis Schuckers. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Coroner Gavin rules death of Charles Peters from a traction engine boiler explosion at Howenstine on February 5 was caused by excessive pressure in the boiler. The verdict cites mechanical failure leading to the blast.
In Canton Ohio a police court scene unfolds as Mrs Helen Miller accuses Henry Wendling of harassing her at her home by throwing filth and tearing water spouts from the roof. The proceedings feature a bustling cast including Judge William R B Quinn, defense witnesses, and a history of attempts to keep cases out of court.
A fragmentary weather note notes colder conditions in the east overnight and today with temperature hints. The Alhambra Theater advertisement promises a heavy silver plated William A. Overs teaspoon from a 10 cent ticket purchase on Wednesday afternoon.
A Canton Teachers Club program rescheduled to Thursday evening March 19 at 8 15 featuring Dr Arthur Evans revising the previously advertised date March 17. Advertisement 18 19.
The Canton Teachers Club announces a lecture by Dr Arthur Evans at the First Methodist Church on Thursday evening March 19 correcting a prior notice which listed March 17. Advertisement 18-19.
Duntley Vacuum Snc offers three models priced at $6.50 $7.15 and $8.50. H. Co. Bevington 1112 Second Street TV Ball phone 1180. Adyt., 18-20-22.
Peoples Lecture Course presents Ralph Parlette at the Auditorium on Wednesday March 18 at 8 15 p m Admission details appear in Advt 17 18
Notice from Branch 95 assembling at the hall tonight by order of President F J Bergmann Adyt. to honor the late Brother Bernhard Kramer.
Paris reports an upcoming high profile murder trial of Mme Caillaux wife of a former finance minister for the shooting of Gaston Calmette editor of Figaro. Famous lawyer Matie Labrorie agrees to defend citing humanity while public intrigue and cabinet politics loom over the case.
A 1500‑strong crowd gathered before the Barnett hotel as 12 strike breakers arrived, prompting fights and police intervention. Striker Vallen faced capture, and seven of the 12 workers left the city after Barnett manager Zerbe ordered them to move on.
A young man buys a $43 suit at 5 pm, boasts at the Elk Club, and agrees to sell it for $7 to peers who urge him to part with the garment. He walks home in his underwear, hurries through town, catches a cold, and narrowly escapes arrest as police monitor the fracas.
The Inter N C T A executive committee will present a complete analysis of complaints against the Northern Ohio Traction Light Co to Akron Canton Barberton Cuyhoga Falls Kenmore Kent Massillon New Philadelphia Wadsworth and Ravenna delegates. A final Canton meeting Thursday will conclude the work and the report will cover every angle with actionable information.
A guidance note urges job seekers to use Want Ads to find suitable positions with salaries matching effort. Readers are advised to place their own ads via The News phone numbers 10 Stark or Bell for precise matches and mutual satisfaction.
F. C. Croxton chief statistician of the state industrial commission departed Canton after a week of efforts to mediate between the Stark Telephone Company and 10 striking operators. Arbitration was rejected by the company, while the strikers proposed a four party board with a fifth to be chosen. Keating, leading the strikers, said the fight continues and financial aid has been offered. Croxton stated he did his best and no agreement was reached.
Ask to see the new Baby Hoover Electric Sweeper before you start house cleaning. Demonstration available for $35.00. Bell 174 Stark 259. Hoover Electric Sweeper Co located at 109 Fourth Street NW Masonic Block. Advertisement dates 17 18 19.
A Daily News want ad seeks a new cook to fill the vacant kitchen role following the departure. The notice signals an immediate hire and outlines duties and qualifications in concise terms.
An item reports on Supher’s conduct during a buggy ride where onlookers say he sobbed briefly then smiled. The article quotes him claiming his behavior was for the good of the home and notes public reaction to the incident.
The document lists potential jurors including Luther Jury Barney Straub North Lawrence William Bair North Industry Ezra Mohler Canal Fulton L K Harford Canton Joseph D Miller Massillon Andrew OToole Alliance Walter Consor Alliance Cyrus Smith Alliance J F Clark Alliance David Mathews Alliance W A Wiles Alliance EK S Davis Allance.
Testimony hinges on whether Lupher conducted physical examinations of five girls in the Carrollton Brewster to Fairmount leg, with prosecution arguing acts were performed out of passion not in good faith. Mary Holstein 12 testified about a digital examination in a car ride to the home, while M G Marshall and board members described complaints by Elsie Weaver and others.
On Thursday evening at 8 15 Jy. Arthur Evans will speak at Priest Methodist Church. The event date was changed from March 17 to the 19 as advertised in Advt. 17 18 19.
Born in New Berlin Ohio the Baby Hoover Electric Sweeper promises house cleaning ease. Demonstrations available by telephone Bell 174 Stark 259 Hoover Electric Co. 109 Fourth Street NW block ad dates 17 18 19.
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