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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
1
Canton council approves moving to Eastern time after June 1 and schedules a referendum for the November election. Council discusses drafting a city solicitor letter and an amendment to omit the question after a four month trial.
A local ordinance passed to protect crops from trespass and animal damage sets penalties from six to fifty dollars for noncompliance. Owners liable for crops damaged by pets face full restitution. Violations may incur a penitentiary term of one to three years for vandalism, while lesser offenses carry up to 30 days in the workhouse.
Massillon officials weigh a proposed time change for street car schedules amid council debate. Union car men argue the switch to a faster timetable harms workers by requiring them to start work earlier, claiming hardship from a one hour clock advance. The plan, backed by a two-union ring, faces questions over practical impact.
After wartime changes marriage licenses surged then fell as conscription rules shifted. Officials note exempt status for married men reduced petitions, while men married after the declaration faced service and licenses dropped. Deputy Clerk Clark explains divorces convert husbands to single status, reactivating draft eligibility.
Canton to consider cheaper bread substitutes with a commission of seven women meeting in Mayor Stolberg's office on Wednesday at 2 p m. The group includes Mrs J H Bair Mrs W A Guillett Mrs W D Caldwell Mrs William MacKenzie Mrs C A Price Mrs A C Brant and Mrs A Fisher. Bakers join to test whole wheat cornmeal rye and other substitutes to lower costs for Cantonians.
The Canton area reported moves on war policy and civic issues from tax and water works to rail plans and police, with updates on a hospital unit heading to France and local court actions. Varying items include traffic, elections, price changes, and a rebellion of statewide wartime measures.
Readable weather note for Ohio shows a forecast through Wednesday with expected conditions and temperature ranges. The fragment mentions warmest and coldest periods and notes variability by region.
City council delays final action on an ordinance to acquire Rice and Barnes tracts for a reservoir after Sell switches stance to oppose condemnation. Four votes against the measure block approval. a one week delay follows, with prosecutors and attorneys continuing to contest the land seizure for reservoir use.
Stark Electric workers threaten to quit all lines from Canton to Salem and to Ravenna if wage demands of five cents an hour are not met. Alliance carmen earn 26 cents, interurban workers 41 cents. A 24 hour grace period expires at midnight Tuesday with talks with acting General Manager W T Snyder about reinstating five men dropped yesterday.
Canton Ohio banks announce new operating hours starting May 1 1917 with offices open 8:30 am to 2 pm for the first five weekdays and 8:30 am to 12 noon on Saturdays. Monday evenings 7 to 9 30 pm. Listed banks include City National Bank Commercial Savings Bank Canton Morris Plan Bank First National Bank and others. Public notices appear with advertisements for local services.
Mrs W D Caldwell returns from Washington D C where she attended the national convention of the Daughters of 1812 and urges Canton to form an auxiliary to the Navy League to knit mufflers wristlets and sleeveless packets for sailors. A large league could earn a ship for Canton. even a submarine would be assigned with few members. Coarse gray yarns are supplied at cost and members have three months to complete the three items with provided directions.
The Faith and Duty guild of the First Congregational church in Canton began planting an acre near Massillon on Jackson lane. Profits benefit the church while the effort supports national food programs. D L Tschantz of Canton Buggy Co arranged the ground. 50 members share onion and potato tasks. Also, a Masonic lodge special communication with E A degrees set for May 1 at 6 30 p m.
Rockefeller interests take control of the Wheeling & Lake Erie and plan a Washington to Chicago system linking with the Nickel Plate and Western Maryland. The deal costs over 10 million and aims to connect Baltimore tidewater to Washington and beyond, with Cleveland and Pittsburgh connections under consideration.
Three men escaped death when a closed car turned over four miles west of Alliance at 4 p m Monday. Driver Edelman and two salesmen were hurt by glass and broken ribs. They were pulled from the wreck by a following East Palestine manufacturer and taken to Dr Stans office. The other car sped away after the collision.
Painless Extracting advertised by Dr Scott and E Tuse with local testimonials. Canton ads promote Overland Days Knights Willys autos Wall Paper Store Market Ave S. Canton Sporting Goods Eden Electric Washer sale 1.95 and 20 25 percent off furniture. Wittenberg Glee Club concert at Auditorium. Used pianos for sale from Winter Smith Milton Marshall Wendell. Thermos Lunch Kits headquarters. General advertising for Beam products and services.
William Johnson, a Black man held on murder and recently returned after 17 months outside, receives a warm welcome from warden, chaplain, and fellow trusties at the Ohio penitentiary. He had already served 13 years of a life sentence, with Deputy Sheriff Ehman present for the transfer.
Paris reports heavy fighting along Champagne and the Aisne sector with French troops pushing lines forward nearly a mile on a five mile front. German counter attacks near Craonne and Manvillers failed as bombardments smashed captured trenches. More than 400 prisoners were taken and air activity increases. General Petain promoted to chief of staff will direct actions in France and Macedonia.
London reports renewed fighting near Ypres West Flanders with a second British raid against German positions. Attacks of minor importance were also reported east of Arras as part of ongoing engagement.
In September 2014 the company announced it would not raise prices amid a weak industrial mood. Beginning with meter readings in May 2017 the price will be 37 cents per MCF with a 2 cent discount for timely payment. The firm notes it kept the old rate for 2.5 years despite rising production costs and will strive to maintain good business relations.
Our May Sale commenced today offering 20 to 25 percent savings on furniture floor coverings and stoves from Painter Electric Co and Canton Home Furnishing Co.
Washington May 1. Submarine threat remains the paramount problem before U S British and French experts with priority over food supplies. Lord Percy praises mobilization while censorship takes effect, placing telegraph telephone and cables under war department and navy control to prevent enemy aided communications.
London May 1 Little hope was held out for the crew of the torpedoed American oil steamer Vacuum including a U S Navy lieutenant and nine American gunners. No 1 lifeboat crowded by survivors and high seas awaited details of the attack. The party aboard the lifeboat included the chief mate and 17 men, three gunners, and Captain S B Harris as master. The Vacuum sank quickly with no time to defend against the U boat. the American consul general will aid survivors.
The Canton Chamber of Commerce through Rep Roscoe Mc Culloch invites the French war mission led by General Joffre and M Viviant to visit Canton on their Western USA itinerary en route to Cleveland Chicago. Officials hope they come from Cleveland Wednesday and arrangements are to be finalized by Mc Culloch. The chamber executive committee approved the invitation at Monday's meeting.
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