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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

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Jury Panel Hopes to Hinge Orpet Trial in May Court

In Opeika Lake County, a panel of 100 citizens gathered before Judge Donnelly as the Orpet murder trial enters its fifth day. Only three jurors are deemed acceptable, with 31 of panel three still to be examined, raising doubt about a two week pace. Women across states send sympathy letters to Orpet, while threats reach State's Attorney Cady as crowds иncrease around the Waukegan courtroom.

Okegan Lake-co Donnelly Marian Lambert Lake Marian Quittal Orpet Atty. Cady Waukegan

Wounded WWI Nurses Recall Wimereux Hospital Courage

Miss Elsie Graves of West Roxbury, just back from Wimereux France, describes the Second and First Nurse units. She recalls shrapnel injuries and the grit of Tommies, noting cheerful resilience, mutual aid, and grim tales told by the wounded as they awaited care.

Auto accident fatal near Stonation details scarce

A May 19 report cites a fatal auto crash with one man, one woman dead. Kesebrough of Bristol Rhode Island was trapped under his vehicle after it left the road at a gannett bay. A second collision in Bos Sets left Mrs. Delia Lee with a severe head injury.

Ston Sion Ss. F . Kesebrough Wsizner Bristol R. I Bos- Sets Delia Lee

Fletcher Is Relieved of Atlantic Fleet Command

Secretary of the Navy Daniel announced Admiral Frank F Fletcher will retire as commander of the Atlantic fleet on June 19. Vice Admiral Henry T Mayo will succeed him, famed for demanding Mexican troops salute the U S flag at Tampico. Fletcher will receive a shore assignment later.

Washington Daniels Frank F. Fletcher Atlantic Henry T. Mayo Tampico U. S Fletcher Mayo D. W. Coffman Atlantic Fleet

Biceps Before Brains Dean Warns Coeds At Banquet

Mary Ross Potter dean of women urged Northwestern coeds to pursue athletics over romance. She told the banquet crowd that girls should favor athletic activity and female friendships to gain grace and poise, insisting no campus partner should be chosen without shared athletic interests.

Chicago Northwestern Mary Ross Potter Woman's Athletic Association Dean Potter

Naval committee backs battle cruisers and submarines plan

Washington May 19 The house naval affairs committee abandoned the five year naval building program calling for two dreadnoughts and two battle cruisers annually and tentatively agreed to recommend beginning construction within a year of five battle cruisers and 20 submarines but no dreadnoughts.

Washington House Naval Affairs Committee

Stark County Farm Bureau to Discuss Farm Agent

The Stark County Farm Bureau executive committee will meet Saturday at 1 pm at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss a farm agent. None of the three men offered by the state university has been accepted. Secretary H. P. Thomas said more candidates will be interviewed before a selection is made.

Stark Ce Farm Bureau Association Chamber of Commerce The State University H. P. Thomas

Man Involved in Wire Tap Scam Loses $4000

In Indianapolis on May 19 Alexander Lowe of Marion Ohio waited at a hotel for two strangers who vanished with his $4000. He said he was involved in a wire tapping scheme and had bet the money on a horse race. the strangers supposedly went to Chicago for more funds while detectives investigate the case.

Indianapolis Alexander Lowe Marion, O Chicago

Lynch Fate Hangs On London Plea For Delay In Execution

Jeremiah C. Lynch an American citizen sentenced to death by a field court martial in Ireland may escape the execution. U S officials await London word while President Wilson seeks a delay for further investigation. Senator O Gorman pressed the White House to act as Lynch’s fate hangs on British authorities decision.

London Jeremiah €. Lynch International Lynch Aete Washington State Department White House Jeremiah C. Lynch New York Wilson Polk Ambassador Page Senator O'Gorman Tumulty

Hear Talk On Chain Stores At Adcraft Meeting

W B Simmons of Chicago told Adcraft Club members at the Courtland hotel that cooperative buying and chain stores threaten independent salesmen. He noted retailers in the midwest form groups to buy direct from manufacturers at a ten percent discount, avoiding salesman expenses. Simmons cited central management of chains like United Cigar Stores as an example of what harms small shops.

W. B. Simmons Chicago Adcraft Club Courtland Hotel Simmons Middle West United Cigar Stores

Twelve Beauties to Lead Parade Amid Suffrage Rally

Chicago May 19 plans for a great suffrage parade during the Women's Party convention in early June announced. Twelve beautiful women in snowy white will lead the procession representing the 12 suffrage states. Forty thousand women expected. Behind them 36 grey-dressed women with a black paper mache ball and chain to symbolize the 36 states denying women the vote.

Chicago Women’s Party

Daughters Ordered to Return Farm to Silas Waller

Judee Day ruled Wednesday afternoon that the three daughters of Silas P. Waller must turn over the farm held in trust for him. Waller had bought the property years ago and had the deed placed in his daughters names due to travel. One daughter refused to sign a deed transferring ownership back to him.

Tarm Silas P. Waller Judee Waller

Mercy Hospital Named Beneficiary in Kenny Will

Mercy hospital is named as a beneficiary in the will of the late Mary A. Kenny who died months ago at Summitville, with word coming from Lisbon confirming the bequest.

Mercy Hospital Mary A. Kenny Summitville Lisbon

Judgment Awarded in A K Lotz Case for 419 15

A K Lotz received judgment against Peter Haubert for 419.15 on a note in common pleas court Thursday.

A. K. Lotz Peter Haubert Common Pleas Court

Indians Praise Brave Apache Scout After Battle

In the Ojo Azules action last Friday Major Howze’s command killed fifty five Villa bandits. Apache scout Sergeant Chicken, among the oldest in his group, fought with bravery and pistols at close range. He arrived at Field Headquarters May 18 and said quotes about the fight but refused to disclose further details.

Columbus N. M Howze Chicken

Killing of American Soldier Sparks Suspicion in Washington

Washington officials question Mexican assurances of cooperation after the shooting of Sergeant Harry Furman by Mexican customs guards at Juarez. Pending consular reports will inform on American protection and actions against Villa and his followers.

Washington Harry Furman Juarez Mexico War Department Furman Fl Paso State Department Villa

Verdun Battle Positions Vary in renewed fighting

Paris reports the German army admitted capturing a position on hill No 287 northwest of Verdun as they pressed a three mile front toward Avecourt and hill 8304. Forty thousand fresh troops supported the crown prince in attacks west of the Meuse, while French defenses held despite heavy bombardment and desperate combat.

Paris Verdun French War Office Avecourt Avocourt Wood Meuse

Canton Man Ed Clutz Arrested for Burglary

Detectives Fromm and Herdlicka arrested Ed Clutz alias Grinny in a Canton saloon on burglary charges ending a three week chase. He is linked to the Walters Hardware Store robbery at 823 Market Ave 8. Police report a prior record and a second suspect was arrested Wednesday by Chief Detective Swope. Clutz yielded four razors and $4 in his pockets. Chief C N Riblet called the capture important.

Ed Clutz Grinny Canton Fromm and Herdlicka Clutz Walters Market Av Swope

Estate of Christina A. Harter Valued At 58705.95

The estate is valued at $58,705.95 in an inventory and appraisement filed Thursday. Securities total $30,997.10 and real estate amounts to $25,000.

Christina A. Harter

Lamb with Five Legs Draws Attention at Farm

A lamb born at Thomas Price's farm near Marysville is attracting notice due to its unusual anatomy with five legs and six feet, puzzling neighbors and farm workers.

Thomas Price Marysville

Government agents find wireless plant and guns on border

El Paso May 19. Justice Department agents search along the New Mexico border for a vast smuggling plot tied to Mexican consuls. A raid at Douglas, Arizona uncovered a complete wireless plant ten rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition as Stone leads the hunt amid border tensions and Carranza era unrest.

EL Paso U.S. Department of Justice New Mexico H. E B. Stone Hero Department of Justice Stone Douglas Ariz Agent Stone St. Elies Mexico Carranza Piedras Negras Guadalajara Aguas Calientes

Psychology urged by Crile at Ohio Medical convention

Ohio doctors heard Dre Sawyer and George R Crile urge using psychology over medicine for breakdown cases and goiter treatment. They linked goiters to worry and financial stress and stressed calming the patient, noting fear of surgery has caused deaths and that Lakeside tests patients for weeks to gauge surgical readiness.

Cleveland Ohio Dre Pr. J. Sawyer George R. Crile Crile Lakeside

Railroad Head Quits Union Pacific In Omaha

President A J Mohier of the Union Pacific and the Oregon Short Line railroads resigns effective July 1. Announcement made in Omaha Nebraska with the resignation taking effect on the stated date.

Omaha Neb A. J. Mohier Union Pacific Oregon Short Line

Simons Sentenced in Barberton Bottle Assault Case

Andy Simons of Barberton was sentenced to the Canton Work House to serve 60 days and pay $10 fine plus costs after being charged with striking Mel Woolford over the head with a beer bottle.

Andy Simons Barberton Canton Simons Mel Woolford

Osnaburg Mail Service Unchanged by Post Office

Word from the post office department states there will be no changes in Osnaburg mail service. Routes 1 and 2 will remain the same, according to Postmaster Liebtag.

Osnaburg Post Office Department Liebtag

Employ Daily News Want Ads to Do Your Selling

Classified notice urges readers to use the Daily News want ads for selling items. Emphasizes easy place to reach buyers and quick turnover. Includes brief call to action for readers to place ads.

Daily News

Men Who Will Talk Terms When Peace Is Declared

Three famous diplomats are tentatively chosen to head peace delegations at The Hague. Lord Charles Hardings, Leon Bourgeois, and Prince Bernhard Von Buelow are named, with all holding high offices in their respective governments.

The Hague Lord Charles Hardings India Russia Leon Bourgeois Prince Bernhard von Buelow Germany Amor Italy

Fire destroys nine buildings at T. F. White plant in New York

Fire swept the fertilizer plant of the T. F. White Mfg. Co. on Barren Island in Jamaica Bay early today destroying nine buildings and causing a $300,000 loss. Odors from the plant had long drawn complaints from Brooklyn residents.

New York T. F. White Mfg. Co Barren Island Jamaica Bay Brooklyn

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Ense Laises Tommies Mildred Elsie Graves Fleet Command Dean William H.orpet Court Intl Filpi Service C. N. Riblet Railroad Head ICP Lord Charles Jiapenace Cente E - Leon Bovr Cros Low Prince Vow Bvelaw
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