18 May 1913
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1913
Page
1
The council nears passage of an ordinance establishing the numeral street naming system. Signatures for street name changes are being gathered, with only part of the sixth ward remaining. The effort aims to unify east west numbering and align with business wishes.
Mrs. George Youne Banche, once a leading New York hostess, travels to Reno Nevada to obtain a divorce from multimillionaire husband. The couple, long seen as ideal, split surprises friends as husband inherits wealth from Geo Young the Tie Price king and spends lavishly.
City Council may act Monday on Pratt plan for a new sewage disposal plant selecting a tract of land. Councilman Claude J. Keplinger urged finance committees to report in favor of the plan noting the Imhoff method offers modern disposal and favors valley siting over hill sites to reduce pumping costs. Health officer Dr Frank Dahinden favored the current plant site despite the state board of health condemnation. Mayor Turnbull declined to explain engineer Weber’s dismissal. Weber remained silent.
Several loan companies oppose a municipal charter section offering free legal aid to indigent residents. They claim the measure will harm their business and pushed to abandon a movement to throw out the section as outside municipal jurisdiction. Commission members denounce the loan men’s actions. One commissioner reports a loans office rep raised objections to the section.
A double explosion at Imperial mine near Belle Valley north of Aldwell, O five miles north, entombs 16 miners with beliefs of fatalities rising. Names listed include Henry Fairhurst and injured Yeager, plus a foreigner burned. rescuers Dean and another man die amid gas hazards as attempts to reach the surface fail.
A municipal council weighs steps to prevent delays in funding for a proposed project. Officials discuss possible measures to keep the plan on track amid budget pressures and administrative hurdles.
Vice Director Ray F Harbert will join Monday night to seek funds for the works department so 300 dollars toward mains and summer progress. Ordinance authorizing sale of water works bonds is in effect though the department asks for funds and the solicitor notes bond sales should align. Councilmembers Kep Turner and Turnbull discuss emergency approval to prevent street delays and ensure city share is covered.
Report mentions a police crusade at wine rooms on Saturday night. Fle Race and Bertha Natzel identified as victims as officers arrested occupants leaving Bivenour's, Fast Street and South Walnut Street location.
A national movement launches in Philadelphia to set aside a day annually to praise fathers. The group will decorate all papas with a red rose and has opened headquarters to campaign for a nationwide observance.
William P. Boland of Scranton arrived to seek aid from President Wilson after claiming railroads have confiscated his coal lands and discriminated against him.Boland says the coal trust and railroads are harming his business following the Archbald impeachment controversy.
John N Anhut was found guilty of offering a bribe of 26000 dollars to Dr John Russell former Matteawan superintendent to secure the release of Harry K Thaw from the asylum He was remanded until Tuesday for sentence.
Amid ongoing street car strikes in Cincinnati the city seeks a receiver for the traction company as riots flare. Mayor Hunt calls for state troops, Gov. Cox declines, police clash with crowds, crews attacked, and hearings continue in Common Pleas Court toward a Monday decision.
An advertisement from Klein & Heffelmann Co promotes learning how to make old floors furniture and woodwork look like new at a cost of ec per square. See ad on page 10.
Benefit Dance for the Blind by Stark Council International Operation of Blind at Masonic hall Tuesday May 20 with Rame's orchestra. Free chicken night at Peepie's 524 South Cherry. Carpenter meeting Canton F J Berde Empire hall Monday evening May 1 1913. Supper dance Garfield Council Meyers lake Monday eve 50c per couple.
A. C. Eynon, president of the building code commission, says no effort will start before January 1. The commission, appointed by the Turnbull administration, paused under Schilling and resumes with plans to seek funding and approval for a building inspector office and underground wiring in downtown.
A Canton Home Furnishing Co advertisement promotes a roll up window screen that rolls like a shade and can be installed permanently from the inside. It emphasizes adjustable height and interior installation.
Irl F Bratten performs violin solos with the Verdi Orchestra at First United Brethren Church on Tuesday night May 20. Advertisement noting event details and dates.
An advertisement from the Canton collateral loan company led by L V Busche states they comply with Ohio law and charge legal loan rates, clarifying they are not the Collateral Loan Bank and were not indicted.
Fannie Schmidt, alleged resort keeper in South Cherryst, tied to charges against Police Chief Smith during his suspension, was arrested Saturday night by detective W. J. Osborne on a statutory warrant and jailed.
Chief of Detectives Ryan and Detective Reed arrested John Greenhouse David Byers and Albert Gangallus on suspicion of robbing William Bulman store on Friday night. A large quantity of clothing was recovered.
Five a week are coming in waiting if you buy an Indian Motor cycle. Leo Nieschwitz 213 East Sth St advertises quick delivery and stock availability for motorcycles.
Verd. orchestra performs Tuesday night at United Brerpren church on May 20 with admission 19 cents as listed in the advertisement for the 17 18 19 pricing series.
A brief advertisement notes Royal Blend Coffee as a fine flavor option for consumers seeking a quality brew.
A stray text describes a horse named Dick fleeing a visitor, then rearing and galloping away as Chief Mesnar nearby explains the animal feared being taken back to the fire department. The scene unfolds on green grass with the horse reacting quickly to the chief’s greeting.
The Salvation Army plans a summer fresh air camp near Canton to aid sick babies and provide rest for mothers. Adjutant Cimberline says room for about 60 people, with duration depending on donations. the site south of town may be used but sewage concerns exist. The Children's Aid Society may consider a camp if funds allow, while nurses and aides will staff the project.
10 000 dark red sturdy plants now ready order early while the selection is good Salvas and aster plants all the latest novelties We deliver Bell phone 257 Stark phone M 9115 Blane the florist Advt.
Miss Mina Beatrice Coy, a soprano, joins the Verdi Orchestra for a program at the First United on the 20th. The advertisement lists dates 17 18 19 for related events.
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