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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

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Timken to Add Two Buildings at Canton Plant

The Timken Roller Bearing Co announces contracts for two new buildings at its Ducheray and 20th SW plant in Canton. The $50 000 to 100 000 expansion includes a US shaped three story reinforced concrete structure and a 100 by 105 one story unit fronting 19th Street SW. Work starts immediately with completion expected in 60 days.

Timken Roller Bearing Co Ducheray 20Th-St Melbourne Dueberav 19Th-St SW 19Th-St BSW Timken Detroit Axle Co Canton Timken-Detroit Axle Co

Elaborate border protection plans amid Mexico crisis

May 11 dispatches report Obregon and Gen Scott nearing a final conference in El Paso while Washington states no retreat from troop presence in northern Mexico. Officials fear a possible break with Carranza even as preparations continue to shield border points and move toward possible national guard mobilization.

EL Paso Obregon Washington Carranza U.S Mexico Francisco Villa Scott State Department War Department Funston Blocher Dryden Texas Lansing Arredondo

Mother cannot part with baby in probate custody case

In probate court a desolate mother pleaded she must work to support herself and could not keep her two year old. Six women offered homes and care, some for pay, as the judge heard the case. The mother vowed to pay for board and hoped to regain custody in time. the baby was placed with the boarder who would provide care.

Tohild Aiter

City officials probe peculiar gambling scene at court

Mayor Stolberg and Police Prosecutor Hunker with Clerk Harford discussed a curious gambling incident inside the Ute police court docket area. Two ennie counters and a quarter lay on a checkerboard as the court adjourned.

Stolberg Herbert Hunker Ross Harford France Hurford

Fragmentary OCR Numbers Report

A brief OCR fragment lists assorted numbers in an unclear sequence showing 87 58 2.6 80 61 10 45 60 75 76 37 without visible context or identifying details. No names dates or places are readable to establish a full item context.

Canton Eyes Re drilling 6 inch Wells to 12 Inch

Waterworks head L. B. Ohliger and Councilman W. F. Hobush proposed re drilling Canton’s 85 six inch wells to 12 inches to improve supply. Hobush urged a test on one well before full rollout noting larger wells draw from a bigger rock area. Some wells already show water levels dropping prompting city and residents to consider the plan.

Canton L. B. Ohliger W. F. Hobush Hobush Cook Park Ohliger

Free New Process Cook Book Tomorrow and Saturday

Advertisements note a free copy of the New Process Cook Book for tomorrow and Saturday. The Klein and Heffelman Co and Herbruck Dry Goods Co promote new silk waists. J H Cooper will explain Knight motors at Canton Motor Car Co with Willys Knight. Overland notes, 88 note player at 425 dollars, and a closing out hardware sale by Klein and Heffelman Co.

Klein & Heffelman Co Advt Herbruck Dry Goods Co Knight Motors J. H. Cooper Willys-Knight Motor Car Co Canton Motor Car Co Knight Motor Adyvt

Youngstown man held after plot to blow Todd plant

John Swierz, 25, was arrested after a plan to dynamite the William Tod war munition plant in Youngstown. Special agent De Woody posed as a conspirator with him and Ludwig of Austro-Hungarian consul office alerted authorities. Swierz offered $25,000 to destroy the plant. Detected after detectives shadowed him all day. the dynamite was hidden underground. Scherz faces explosives charges. more may follow.

Youngstown John Scherz Mahoning-co William Tod Swierz Charles DeWoody Department of Justice DeWoody Ernst Ludwig Ludwig Scherz Galicia

Builders' Exchange considers erection of new $100000 office building

Members of the Canton Builders' Exchange discussed plans for a four to five story structure to centralize city building interests. A committee will study the project, space division, and potential leases while current lease at 823 Market Ave expires in months.

Exchange W. T. Kirk The Market-av S M. C. Barber Market-av Builders’ Exchange St. Louis Canton Builders’ Exchange

Adcraft Frolix Prepares Big Canton Show Debut

Final dress rehearsal completed for the Adcraft Frolix to open Thursday night at the Canton Auditorium with a nearly original production. Secretary Wild says the show will be the largest amusement of its kind in Canton, featuring 90 to 100 on stage in the cabaret opening.

Adcraft Frolix Canton Wild

Ship Roanoke Disaster Kills 50 Off Coast of California

A life boat with three survivors washes ashore near Port San Luis after the steamer Roanoke broke in two and sank Monday night. The vessel carried 47 crew and passengers plus 19,000 cases of dynamite and other cargo. Captain Richard Dixon and his wife were among those lost. The survivors, exhausted and exposed, reported Dixon sacrificed himself to save his wife.

San Francisco Port San Luis the Pacific Roanoke Richard Dixon Dixon Mrs. Dixon

Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator Delight for Particular Eaters

The advertisement highlights the Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator and its appeal to people who care about their food storage. It notes a showroom invitation and mentions sale pricing for rugs at the Herbruck Dry Goods Co established in the period ad.

Labor Shortage Eases as Contractors Hire Local Labor

The Columbus contractor Evans and Co. nears completion of a high school building. Shacks for labor housing were allowed but influx of southern black workers at 30 to 35 cents an hour reduces need for temporary housing. Fellow workers voice concern over racial labor dynamics.

Htd, Evans and Co Columbus

City appoints Peter Mantes as assistant dog catcher

Peter Mantes is named assistant dog catcher for the city at $2 a day, with Fred Marburger noting this Thursday. Dog catcher Tony Kallas will start killing dogs Thursday afternoon, planning seven deaths, as 25 dogs remain in the old disposal plant. Dogs will not be sold or given away for tag collection to save animals in the pound.

Peter Mantes Fred Marburger Stolberg Tony Kallas Marburger

Special Coat and Suit Sale at The Herbruck Dry

Bargains advertised this week with used Clarendon planes and other items. ads note Sherwood adjustable window screens priced 450 and 95 cents, all metal. The Miller McConnell Co in the New Vicary Building promotes the sale.

Starkce Miller-McConnell Co New Vicary Bldg Sherwood Klein & Heffelman Co Herbruck Dry Goods Co Clarendon New Vicary

Baltimore and Ohio R R Deal Advertised

Cleveland round trip for $1.25 with Saturday and Sunday returns noted. Ad lists good returns Sundays and mentions bargain curtains and nets at The Herbruck Dry Goods Co.

Baltimore & Ohio R. R Cleveland Ady Herbruck Dry Goods

Mayor backs limited city limits extension to ease finances

Mayor Stolberg proposes extending city boundaries this summer to absorb nearby territory. Officials say added areas with existing roads may gain city water sewer and light service while requiring little immediate fire protection or city cost. The move aims to improve the city’s financial health and relieve budget strain.

Stolberg Ty Financial Health

General Sherwood May Chance Mind on Retirement

Gen Teane Sherwood a Toledo congressman reevaluates retirement plans. He plans a Memorial Day address in Toledo and will announce his intentions after assessing the political situation.

Gen. Sherwood Teane Sherwood Toledo Congress Washington

Duck ad urges readers to advertise with Daily News

A playful classified-styled ad contrasts a silent duck with a talkative hen and urges readers to advertise with the Daily News to reach thousands. It ends by suggesting you should call 10 for help with wants.

Second Punitive Force Pursues Mexican Raiders in Texas

Col. Frederiek W. Bibley commands cavalry from Marathon Texas to pursue Mexicans who raided the American border in the Big Bend region. Major George T. Langhorne leads two troops of the Eighth Cavalry as second in command in the advance.

Poerehine Mestoo Villa Big Bend Texas Vrederiek W. Bibley Marathon George T. Langhorne Eighth Cavalry

Dental Clinic Campaign Aims at City Indigent Care

Campaign to raise 2000 dollars to establish a school dental clinic in the northeast city and a municipal clinic for indigent adults begins Monday. Dr J F Dougherty leads the committee with J K Caxter Marl Hanna A Clark and Dr J F Marchand in cooperation with the Children’s Aid Society Associated Charity and Canton Mouth Hygiene association.

J. F. Dougherty J. K. Caxter Marl Hanna A. Clark J. FL. Marchand Pr. J. F. Dougherty Children’s Aid Society Associated Charity Canton Mouth Hygiene Asociation Elinic

5 Cent Soda Thing of the Past

Jitney soda will be a thing of the past as dealers raise prices to ten cents due to sugar cost increases. Many makers have already hiked prices and others plan to follow soon.

Apollo Player Piano Ad Shows Value and Price

An advertisement touts the Apollo player piano as a worthy purchase with a prompt to hear it. It lists a sale on 9x12 Brussels Bugs at 13.50 from Meerbruck Dry Goods Co. and notes a new porcelain dinner set 100 pieces priced between 5 and 16 dollars, with a Klein & Helfel wan Co. ad.

Apollo Klein & Heffelman Co Brussels Meerbruck Dry Goods Co Klein & Helfelwan Co Adyt

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