Abolition of Credit System Debated by Canton Grocers
Canton Retail Grocers and Butchers Association ponders ending or curtailing credit accounts with a Monday evening discussion planned. President W D Galligher cites many favor cash only, while others warn the move faces opposition and may fail without unity. Some grocers still encourage charge accounts for favored customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Retail Grocers’ and Butchers’ Association
W. D. Galligher
McKinley
Canton
Appeal to Cox to End Strike Hits Alliance
The Alliance chamber of commerce telegraphed Governor Cox urging state mediators to end a carmen strike on the Stark Electric and the Cleveland Alliance and Mahoning Valley lines. Arbitration offered by the companies is refused until unions are recognized. Business interests in Alliance Canton Warren Ravenna Salem and nearby areas suffer as no cars run on either line for the ninth day. State mediator George F. Miles and assistant Ralph Maxwell left Columbus for Alliance to help settle the dispute.
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Alliance Chamber of Commerce
Cox
Alliance
Carmen
Stark Electric
Cleveland
Mahoning Valley
Canton
Warren
Ravenna
Salem
George F. Miles
Ralph Maxwell
Columbus
Mercury Dips Near Freezing Point in Canton Weather
Canton saw temperatures near the freezing mark on Wednesday as the mercury slipped to within one degree of freezing. By Thursday a rapid warmup occurred as sunshine pushed the air to around 60 degrees.
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Canton
Freezitg
Stark co fair to highlight agricultural education this year
Farm Agent Ed. B. Wilson County Agent A G Smith and County Food Commissioner George Clark plan an educational Stark co fair Sept 26 to 29 with lectures demonstrations and canning demonstrations. They will seek state aid and exhibits from Columbus and Wooster and urge farmers to cooperate for the best educational fair yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkco
Wilson
A. G. Smith
George Clark
State Agricultural Department
Columbus
Wooster
Smith
Stark Co
Sues husband for alimony in cruelty suit
Ruth McConnell, living at 1128 Piedmont Ave NE, files for alimony against husband William McConnell. She alleges interference by his father John McConnell, superintendent at United Alloy Steel, leading to their separation after a brief marriage from Oct 27 last year. He earned about $300 monthly and plans Army enlistment. petition cites refined cruelty and property removal. Attorney: C. C. Upham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McConnell
Piedmont Av NE
Ruth McConnell
John McConnell
United Alloy Steel Corporation
United Alley
C. C. Upham
News in Brief From Canton Area War and Local Developments
The Canton Feed and Milling Co raised the wheat price to 1.15 a bushel while egg prices stood at 40 cents a dozen. A bar of hot steel injured Walter Kopek at United Alloy Steel. The Republic Stamping and Enameling Co announced a 10 percent wage increase. Local events include a fair education feature, a church efficiency conference, and legislative moves to curb paving on Navarre main street. Battles overseas, labor talks, and civic actions filled the day, with notable items such as Foraker’s death in Cincinnati, a census plan for farm work, and conscription bill progress. A ferry collision near Detroit, a sinking freighter, and stock market gains also appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Feed and Milling Co
Walter Kopek
United Alloy Steel Corporation
Republic Stamping and Enameling Co
S&s. Wilson
Starkice Cair Association
Altman Hospital
Highay Sw
Ohio Weather Forecast Favors Fair, Frost Tonight
Government forecast for Ohio calls for fair conditions tonight with frost in the far southwest. Mild temperatures are expected elsewhere with continued fair weather.
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Ohio
Low lift pump to be installed at Union Dam
City officials adopt Burdick suggested plan to install a temporary low lift centrifugal pumping system in the west creek valley not to exceed 15000 for emergency water lift. The project aims to ease the Tod pump workload while a long term plan is devised. Burdick urges a duplicate Canton system and reserve supply.
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Charles B. Burdick
Chicago Hydraulic
Board of Control
Water Committee of Council
Union Dam
West Creek
Starrett
Burdick
Central Waterworks
Canton
Oklahoma City
la Crosse
Wis
Gary
Ind
Wheat hits new Canton high at $3.15 a bushel
Wheat rose to $3.15 a bushel in Canton on Thursday, up 15 cents from Wednesday, with flour advancing 40 cents per barrel. Eggs weakened wholesale to 34-35 cents, retail at 40, and old potato prices rose two cents to $1 per peck. Meat prices held steady as beef and cattle move to pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Dakoto
Sleepy Eye
Patriotic father names triplets Columbia Victoria Joan
May 10 report from Cleveland describes Eli Danculovicc's newborn triplets named Columbia Victoria and Joan. The father, 21, says all three honor allies in World War I England and France and hopes the girls emulate Joan of Arc and Queen Victoria.
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Cleveland
Columbia
Victoria
Joan
Eli Danculovicc
England
France
Joan of Arc
Queen Victoria
Former Senator Foraker Dead At 71 In Ohio
Cincinnati May 10 Former U S senator and Ohio governor Joseph Benson Foraker died at 11 50 today after a period of unconsciousness He was 71 Born July 3 1846 near Rainsboro Highlander he served in the Civil War and rose from private to captain He helped elect William McKinley in 1896 and 1900 and held major state and national posts through a long career Mrs Foraker and daughter Mrs Randolph Matthews were present at his death
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Cincinnati
Joseph Benson Foraker
U. S
Ohio
Foraker
Mra. Foraker
Randolph Matthews
Rainsboro
Highlander
Cornell
Superior Court
Hoadley
Calvin C. Brice
U.S
William McKinley
Help Ailing Can ton Girl Find Country Home Care
An 11 year old girl in Canton, recovering from St Vitus dance, needs a rural or farm living arrangement for weeks to regain health. She sleeps in a crowded hospital room with eight others, and lacks fresh air. Miss Anette Greenough requests a kind busy family to take her for a while to aid recovery and help with household duties. Call State 2905 M or Bell 4069.
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Canton
Anette Greenough
Miss Greenough
Cherryav NE
Bell
Freeman educator Vawter freed in sensational Virginia murder
Charles E. Vawter, a Blacksburg educator, is acquitted by a Christiansburg jury of killing Stockton Heth Jr. Mrs. Vawter testified to an affair, and Vawter claimed self defense in a case described as Virginia’s most sensational murder since Beatty. He vows to rebuild family life amid public shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Charles E. Vawter
Christiansburg
Stockton Heth, Jr
Virginia
Beatty
Prof. Vawter
Vawter
Heth
Farms Canvass to Help Farm Labor This Summer
Canton school boys over fourteen may work on Stark County farms this summer. The state-city employment bureau will canvass Canton schools to collect cards with boy availability. Leiserson and Smith will place youths for two weeks or more, with Sherlock absent for inspections in Akron and Cleveland.
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Canton
Starkee
W. M. Leiserson
A. G. Smith
Canton City
Leiserson
A. J. Sherlock
Canton Bureau
Sherlock
Akron
Cleveland
Republic S. and E Raises Wages and Adds Bonus
The Republic Stamping and Enameling Co announced a general 10 percent wage increase for all factory employees effective May 1. A new bonus system based on length of service, efficiency, and continuous employment will accompany the raise. President H. C. Milligan cited company policy rewarding faithfulness and loyalty. Pending west plant additions, the east plant will run at capacity to Aug 1 before property transfer to Holmes Automobile Co, with the new white ware factory expected to be ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Stamping and Enameling Co
H. C. Milligan
Holmes Automobile Co
Revenue Cutter Guthrie Capsizes at League Island
One man drowned and seven were seriously injured when the U S revenue cutter Guthrie capsized in dry dock at League Island navy yard. Injured men suffered burns from an explosion after the capsize. Cause of the accident, which occurred last night, remains unknown as navy officials released sparse details.
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Philadelphia
Guthrie
League Island Navy Yard
FP. S. Boskerck
Navy Yard
Liberty Mission Bake Sale at Arcade Market
Arcade Market hosts Liberty Mission bake sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advt. Proceeds support mission work with local bake sale items and community donations.
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Liberty Mission Bake Sale
Phi Sigma Dance at Eagles Hall Orchestra Event
Norwood Moots Banjo Saxophone ten piece orchestra performs Saturday evening at Eagles Hall. Admission 50 cents general 25 cents for advance. All Days are Overland Days and All Knights are Willys Knights promoted by Canton Motor Car Co.
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Phi Sigma
Norwood-Moots
Eagles Hall
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co.—Adv
Woman taxpayer values auto at one dollar
A woman returned her automobile with a valuation of one dollar. Tax Deputy Garman questioned the low figure, thinking she had miscounted or spoofed him. She replied that the valuation of one dollar is just and reasonable, noting she paid 2.50 originally and has had the car for a long time.
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Tax Department
Garman
Canton Ambulance Unit Recruiting Nears Complete
Indications Thursday pointed to the Canton ambulance unit being fully enlisted within days. Twelve of forty applicants passed the physical by noon Thursday under Lieut. G. P. Lawrence at city hall. Recruitment continues in the civil service room as 119 total enlistments are planned with many rejections expected. A Saturday meeting in the council chamber will set advisory duties for a citizens committee led by Mayor Stolberg with members from local military, medical, educational, religious, and civic groups.
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Detroit
Rotary Club
Scienee
Monay
Joseph H. Foraker
Cincinnati
Sherlock
State City Employment Bureau
Canton
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Officers Reserve Training Corps School
Senate
House
Sebastian
Harry Carl
Dublin
Professor Vawter
Virginia
Cleveland
Russia
Germany
U. S
England
State Department
New York Exchange
Denver
East Palestine
Industrial Commission
Stark Co
C. F. Hutton
Red Cross
Stolberg
Civil Service Commission
Ste
G. P. Lawrence
City Hall
Lieut. Lawrence
Lieut
Lawrence
Citizens Committee
Council Chamber
Harry Frease
Alfred Garner
G. A. TL
B. J. March
Starkce
A. B. Walker
Canton Medical Society
John K. Baxter
Supt. of Schools
T. Wallis Grose
Canton Ministerial Association
George A. Jundy
Herman Lm. Witter
Central Labor Union
Norman C. Raff
Chamber of Commerce
C. R. Sala
Aircraft Club
L. J. Noaker
David K. Vechilman
Rush Dpd. Hiller
Sons of Veterans
Lorenz Souers
Sons of American Revolution
G A. Richter, Jr
Banks Here Ask For War Bonds
Banks in the clearing house association offer free brokerage on Liberty Loan bonds. The Dime Savings Bank subscribed 100000 and will hold treasury certificates until July 1 when bonds are issued. First National Bank subscribed 125000 with 50000 from customers. Other banks also accept subscriptions for the government bonds and plan to distribute to customers without brokerage charges.
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Dime Savings Bank
Liberty Loan
U. S. Treasury
Clearing House Association
First National Bank
George D. Harter Bank
Central Savings Bank
Isaac Harter Bank
City National Bank
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Treasury
Advertising Snippets at McConnell Music Co
The ad notes prices of 87, 118, and 127 dollars and directs readers to view them in the south window at McConnell Music Co., 416 Market Ave North.
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McConnell Music Co
Ad From Canton Store Promises Cheap Wall Paper
An advertisement lists Canton stores and addresses for low price wall paper from 6 to 10 and 25 cents at 315 Market av S opposite McKinley Hotel, plus dental mention of Dr. Scott and Henry Holman addresses for tooth extraction services.
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Canton
Market
Conferees Agree On Conscription Amid Prohibition Debate
Congress conferees reach a complete agreement on conscription terms. The Roosevelt amendment is dropped, age limit set from 21 to 31, and a three regiment cavalry patrol for border service is removed. Prohibition remains in the bill, while delays and Senate fights loom over acceptance.
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Washington
Co Roosevelt
France
Senate
Rooseve
Chamberlain
House
Germans Battle to Reach Vimy Ridge in Front Line Clash
London reports heavy German efforts on the Arras front to retake Vimy ridge meet mountainous obstacles from Fresnoy to Bullecourt. British gains near Fresnoy forest and near Bullecourt shift the balance, while French forces widen a wedge between Craonne and Fort Brimont. Seventy five German divisions and nearly one million men are engaged, but many are too battered to remain at the front.
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London
Arras
Vimy Ridge
Fresnoy
Bullecourt
Drocourt-Queant
Fresnoy Forest
Lens
Reincourt
Fontaine
Craonne
Fort Brimont
Aisne
Have You Seen It The McCone Music Co. Store Window
A brief note asks readers if they have seen the south window of the McCone Music Co. at 416 Market Street, inviting attention to an exhibit or display. The fragment suggests a local storefront alert or promotional tease.
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McConenell Music Co
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Canton Grocers
Alliance C. O. C
Fair
J. F. Booth
Ov Arre
Elyria
Turnbull Bros
Ftrom
U.S Departments
New York
Joffre
Expert City
Kenny Piano Dept
Advt
Kenny's
Melbourne Bros
Joseph B. Foraker
Arents
Kenny's Piang Dept
Republic S. & E
Adv
Congress
Teddy
Vimy
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