Plot to kill Balkan rulers shakes Athens rumor
Greek inquiry into Aleke Schinas focuses on whether the living in Salonika anarchist movement staged the king’s assassination. Rumors say a broader plot could target Czar Ferdinand Nicholas and Peter of Servia as authorities search for motive. Schinas, a Salonika native, possibly intoxicated at the time, said to be a socialist indifferent to consequences.
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United Press
Athens
Aleke Schinas
King George
Salonika Street
Abovo
Ote
George
Czar
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Ing Nicholas
Montenegro
Ing. Peter
Servia
Salonika
Yale Man's Dad Taunts Naomi Bride Story
Mrs. Thomas Campbell of New Haven recalls Naomi the restaurant queen as the Sheffield freshman George Stearns brings her home as his bride. She notes George is independently wealthy and that couples can manage themselves despite rumors. Naomi's fame from the Old Eli restaurant echoes among students.
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George Stearns
New Haven
George
Thomas Campbell
Sheffield
Naomi
Eli
Kohn Charges Schilling Gave Sunday Permit
The port of J. J. Kohn pool room owner and ex sewer superintendent accuses Mayor Schilling and Safe Director Koehler of promising not to close Sunday pool rooms during church hours. Kohn says after their election they ordered all pool rooms to close on Sundays. He recalls a city hall discussion where the mayor suggested closing on Sundays due to Jewish observance, and that he was urged to close as sisters objected to Sunday closure. The report continues on page 22.
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J. J. Kohn
Prietor
Schilling
Koehler
Kohn
Prietors
Suney
Harry
Whitacre will bank official charges graft run district on state funds
H W Backhus secretary treasurer of the defunct Columbus Savings Trust Co confessed how the bank beat the state of Ohio out of thousands of dollars in interest on state funds from 1902 to 1905. Deposits rose to 125000 daily as a loan to York Wall Paper Co led to increased state deposits and forged entries. Backhus testified before master Commissioner Okey and denied immunity while detailing checks to Homer L Rose Canton and other bank officers. Senator Atlee Pomerene returned home to rest before a special session and urged civil service reform, criticizing perceived Republican maintenance of patronage. He planned talks in Columbus Cincinnati and Cleveland and denied endorsing Wertz for district attorney. He signaled a renewed push for competitive bidding on national funds in the April tariff session.
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Columbus
H. W Backhus
Columbus Savings & Trust Co
Ohio
Backhus
State Treasurer's Office
H. J. Booth
R. W. McCoy
Turner
Frank Davis
George B. Okey
State Treasury
York Wall Paper Co
York
I. B. Cameron
Cameron
Atty. Booth
Homer L. Rose
Canton
Rose
C. C. Greene
Atlee Pomerene
Congress
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Washington
Baker
Wilson
Senator Pomerene
Pomerene
Senate Committee On Civil Service
Cleveland Democrats
U. S
U. G. Denman
Wertz of Wooster
Charter Body Likely to Vote for Commission Plan Friday
Mysterious death of Frances Leslie aboard the Oceanic is probed in New York and London. Mrs. Henry Schmitz, her mother, doubts a poison plot and cites sea sickness or heart failure. English authorities pursue the case as the coroner defers final inquest while a cable hints at a male passenger's involvement.
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New York
Henry Schmitz
Frances Leslie
London
Citizens Views on Canton Charter Framing Meeting
Charter framers debate which government form to pursue Canton commission federal or business manager plan. They vote to let citizens decide via a three plan preference and recall provisions while committees draft budget and provisions for initiative and referendum. Some warn against haste saying the form of government must be thoroughly considered. The primary timing is noted as a factor in decisions.
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Council
Canton
Commission
R. K E. Bebb
J W. A. Staudt
Thomas F. Turner
W. H. Clark
J. A. Robinson
Walier
Local Greek Killed in Battle of Janina
A Canton letter reports James Theodorou, a Greek who left Canton to serve in the Balkan Turkish war, was killed in the battle of Janina two weeks earlier. He was a prominent local Greek and among the first from Canton reported dead, with several others known to be injured.
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Canton
James Theodorou
South Cherryst
Janina
Theodorou
Doctors Trust Bill Opposed by Senators in Ohio Hope
In Columbus on March 19 senators attacked the so called doctors trust as the Kiser bill nears passage. The measure would bar non physicians from prescribing treatments and limit self help. Christian Science practitioners and other healers would be barred and druggists could not advise remedies. Dentists could not give anesthetics without a doctor present and midwives would face tight restrictions with only emergency first aid or domestic aid exempt.
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Columbus
Doctors’ Trust
Kiser
Committee On Medical Colleges and Societies
Christian Science
Nature
Nyone
Man badly burned in Gordon Rubber Co dipping room fire
Lewis C. Hollwager forty of 1629 West Tuscarawas street sustained serious burns to head and arms in a dipping room fire at Gordon Rubber Co plant near West Williams street and the B and O railroad at 2 pm Wednesday. Firemen controlled the blaze with light damage.
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Lewis C. Hollwager
West Tuscarawasst
Gordon Rubber Co
West Williamsst
Increase Revenue of Wire System
NEW YORK March 19 The report of the American Telephone and Telegraph Co for the last year is sued shows a gross revenue of 199 200.00 an increase of 20 000 000 over 1911 There are now 70 000 towns cities and villages in the U S using long distance connections and there are altogether 7 456 074 telephone stations in the system.
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New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
U. S
Bargain Flower Stall at Market House
Potted roses azaleas lilies and bulb goods on sale Thursday morning and Saturday all day at bargain prices Stall 23 Market House.
New Shipment Roller Skates Ad for Klein and Heffelman Co
Advertisement notes a fresh shipment of roller skates priced at 69 cents each from the Klein and Heffelman Company. It emphasizes affordable skates and prompts shoppers to visit the store for the new stock.
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New Shipment
The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Advt
Property Owners Block Extension of Franchise Negotiations
Stark county commissioners heard a proposal from ten N O T line property owners along the Canton to Massillon route regarding assessments for a franchise extension. They urged the county or N O T to bear most costs, favoring no more than 20 percent paving allowances and opposing a 100 foot road to avoid lawn damage. No decision was reached as no N O T representatives attended.
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Stark Co
Canton-Massillon
Traction Company
Hubert C. Pontius
Pontius
Court of Appeals
William A. Lynch
Supreme Court
Canton
Massillon
Nag N. O. T
N. O. Th
Wonderful Player Piano Demonstrations At Klein Heffelman Co
The Klein and Heffelman Company offers daily demonstrations of a highly operable player piano praised as the easiest to use in the world. The public is invited to view the display and try the instrument.
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Pat Pleasure
Ma Smith & Barnes
Klein & Heffelman Co
The
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Police sought to identify prankster in coal ice cream jokes
Berger Co advertising manager George P. Blackiston reported unsolicited coal deliveries and gallons of ice cream left at his home. He suspects a woman is behind the annoyances and has asked police to learn her identity.
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George P. Blackiston
The
Berger Co
Framers Decide To Pick Plan At Next Session
Objections to haste delay earlier steps as framers commit to selecting a plan at the upcoming session. The group weighs options and aims for a clear path forward, postponing immediate action until consensus forms.
Realty Dealer Not in Fight Noted in Court
Waiving examination before Police Judge Quinn Charles A Mercer bound over to the grand jury for assault with intent to kill Norman Blum. Bond fixed at 955 percent. Mercer, real estate dealer, said he did not engage in the fight at his offices 502 Geo. D L Harter bank building Monday evening. He identified participants as his nephew Charles A Mercer a contractor and Norman C Blum. He described the dispute as business related.
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Quinn
Charles A. Mercer
Blum
Crand
W. E. Mercer
Geo. DL
Billie Burke Defends Dress Bill Against State Regulation
Chicago March 19 Actress and writer Billie Burke voiced praise for the Ohio legislature proposal to form a three man commission to regulate women’s dress. She argued modesty varies by geography, not morality, and urged focus on economy for working girls rather than restricting clothing.
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Chicago
Billie Burke
Ohio
Louis 8. Capelle
Cincinnati
New Shipment Desk Library Tables Ad by Klein and Heffalman Co
An advertisement notes a new shipment of desk library tables from Klein and Heffalman Co, highlighting immediate availability and showroom options. The notice emphasizes product features and contact details for purchases.
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Klein & Heffalman Co
Sparkling fibby cut glass offered by Walter H. Double
Advertising notes a sparkling fibby cut glass item available only from Walter H. Double, a jeweler located at 123 and 125 East Tuscarawas Street. The ad highlights exclusive sales through this shop.
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Walter H
East Tusc. St. Advt
Free sewing machines are best Klein and Heffelman Co Adyt
Ad advertising copy notes free sewing machines offered by The Klein and Heffelman Co Adyt. Includes brief sales claim and company name.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Adyt
Fragmentary OCR Note from City Desk
Incomplete passage appears to reference local events with stray names and times. Readable items mention a 9 p m timestamp and scattered phrases about people and places, but key details are missing.
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