08 May 1914
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
1
Canton residents are urged to subscribe to fund a new YMCA building designed for men and boys. The plan features five upper floors as dormitories and three regular floors plus basement for association activities, with separate departments for men and boys, two gymnasiums, bowling, a swimming pool, classrooms, ball courts, a roof tennis court, a winter skating rink, and 120 dormitories.
The United States and Mexico exchange warnings as Pinch Silliman’s arrest near Saltillo triggers a diplomatic push. Officials blame Huerta for the incident while Villa and Carranza are cleared. Admiral Mayo recommends patrolling the Tampico vicinity for protection.
Rain on Friday morning delayed Canton’s cleanup as city teams extended the campaign to eight days. Street Superintendent John Dine said full cleanliness would not be achieved until sometime Saturday, six days beyond the original two day plan.
Rain expected this afternoon with tonight's showers. Saturday colder and partly cloudy. Minute-by-minute figures are illegible but indicate daily high near 60 and low around 50. Also features ads for a dusting map and cooking demonstration at Canton Home Furnishings and Klein & Heffelman with a sales pitch and visitor ambassadorship.
Herrick Refrigerators announce a promotional offer paying visitors who tour the showrooms at 330 Market Street North Adyt to view their new models before the competitors. The offer is aimed at attracting potential buyers with a monetary incentive and timed visits.
A distressed mother in Minneapolis posts an ad to give away her infant daughter to secure food and shelter. She explains five months of hardship since birth, the father abandoning them, and a relative's new marriage draining support. The baby rests upstairs at 1720 Garfield Ave SW as she awaits a hopeful home.
The ad lists sales at McKenzie & Jones Boston Store with bleached domet and nub ratine linens priced down to 1.19 and 5c. It also promotes A. B. Range stoves and invites readers to Lake Dances with dancing nights advertised by Klein & Heffelman Co.
W. P. Barnum mayor of Alliance carried to the court of common pleas a suit from Mrs Carrie Frankhouse who charged the mayor ordered a policeman to shoot her dog. The justice court awarded $2 to Mrs Frankhouse and Barnum appealed, claiming the justice court lacked jurisdiction as the issue involved his official duties.
Keith testified that he killed Walter Paul in Chicago “while in a dream” after claiming Paul ruled his family. A confession signed by “Mrs Rosebud Keith” alleged improper relations with ten men, naming Paul only. Keith said he met Rosebud Horton through a preacher in Oakwood Alabama.
A newspaper page promotes A. B. gas ranges with Klein & Factory representatives showing features. Other ads include caramel layer cake at Pastry Shop, first Communion photographs on 7x11 cards, Empire Gallery prints, and Maple Day promotions at Goldberg Market.
The YMCA campaign reports $70,616 raised to date with $21,598 added at noon, led by a $16,000 gift from H. M. Geiger of Geiger Jones Co. Additional gifts include $1,000 from Mrs. M. C. Barber and $500 from John S. Wilhelm. Nearly 200 attendees packed 30 tables for guidance and reports, amid rivalries among committees and a jovial tone from leaders.
Sheriff Oberlin turns the tables on Wily Moulders at the Novelty Iron Co and P. L. McLain Co strikes. He deputizes leaders E L McQue W H Gloss and John Hallam to deliver court papers during a back room scheme in the city hall assembly. The plan follows a night of strikers slipping out to avoid service.
Mahagany Walnut and Early English lines offered with special at 98e. Ton Home Furnishing Co advertises La Valliers Gold or Platinum settings with diamonds and pearls. Walter H Double Jeweler and Optician promotes first class optical work and custom lens grinding. Geo Double Co features optical goods. A. Bi gas range demonstrations today and tomorrow. Klein Helfelman Co advertises Special Prices and First Communion Photographs at Empire Gallery Open Sunday.
An advertisement from J. H. Colli at 330 Market Ave N promotes lawn mowers priced from 2.50 to 15.00. The buy line highlights Pennsylvania origin and best value for customers.
Maple Fudge and Maple Pecan Pudge feature in s2c and 200 1b, with tips from Goldberg’s Advi. The note highlights recipe details and possible variations in this period cooking column.
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