City jail a bull pen in basement jail conditions shock
Dr. Harry J. Custer a Columbus physician fugitive was confined in the city jail basement bull pen in deplorable conditions. Detectives O’Brien and Black brought him from Canton after a weeklong chase across two states. He endured neglect and drug withdrawal with morphine denied and later given a sleeping draught as his health declined in filthy confinement.
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Harry J. Custer
Columbus
City Hall
O’brien and Black
Pittsburgh
Canton
Custer
Allegheny Co
Black
O’brien
Cox
O'Brien
Landor
Plan of Peace Emerges After Chilean Mediators Confer
mediators report initial talks with both sides conclude with a spirit of good will. Chilean participant arrives late but the conference proceeds as efforts aim to reduce tensions and outline next steps for a ceasefire and dialogue.
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A.B. C
Spirit of Good Will
Mexican and Chilean mediation push for peace in Mexico
Reports from Paso and Niagara Falls outline Mexican federal evacuation of Saltillo after skirmish. Villa plans cavalry actions to pursue Huertistas and disrupt their retreat as mediators work toward a peace plan with Mexican and American representatives. Ambassador Suarez joins talks amid initial ceremonies and a tense conference start.
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Paso
Saltillo
Villa
Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
Niagara Falls
Ont
Eduardo Suarez
Chile
Mexico
Suarez
Conductor Near Death as Gar Rages On Way
Charles Fish, a Canton conductor on the Canton Akron line, was found unconscious Thursday on the rear of his car at Akron. A deep cut on his head followed a collision with an Akron city car while observing the track. He was treated at Akron city hospital and returned to Canton shortly after noon.
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Charles Fish
Canton
Akron
Fish
Carnahan Employee Missing In Mexico Mystery
White J. H. White, plantation and mine superintendent in Cordova for J. J. E. Carnahan of Canton, is missing in Mexico. Officials fear death or detainment. Pomerene has asked Washington to investigate the disappearance after the Vera Cruz battle.
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White J. H. White
Cordova
Mexico
J. J . E. Carnahan
Canton
Vera Cruz
Carnahan
Atlee Pomerene
State Department
Washington
White
Vera
Weather and raid report mix mentions Cordova and Vera Cruz
The snippet records weather notes and a military raid path from Cordova toward Vera Cruz. It cites Carnahan reporting Mexican forces capturing ranchmen and 3000 cattle, while White’s location remains unknown. A Brazilian ministerial note confirms White’s safety, with continued doubt on his whereabouts. Union Teamsters notice calls a Sunday meeting. Moose Stag ads reference May 22 events.
Canton Mayor outlines temporary water relief and calls for future reservoir
Mayor Stolberg warns Canton faces a water shortage and that 3,000,000 gallons from new pumps are only a temporary fix. He urges building a reservoir, sedimentation removal of iron, and deeper wells to improve delivery and fire protection, with plans for a permanent system before his term ends.
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Canton
Stolberg
Catholic Club Drive Nears Goal as Opera House Benefit Sets Tone
The Catholic club campaign for a 50 000 goal raised 8912 by Wednesday night nearly matching the daily 6000 target. Team 1 led with 4240 from 28 subscribers. other squads report varied sums from 125 to 470. A Grant Opera House benefit Monday night will donate half box office receipts to the fund.
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Philip J. Bernower
Joe Blake
Charles Vignoe
Urban Bott
Peter Streb
Charles Pornot
Frank Peters
Canton
Grant Opera House
Younes
SS Bali
John
Frank Miller
Roosevelt Intervenes In Coastline Boats Sale Case
Former President Theodore Roosevelt intervened to block Charles W. Morse from securing an absolute monopoly on coastwise steamship lines. Mellen testified that Roosevelt promised protection to New Haven interests and urged keeping government ownership of railroads on the horizon. Morse reportedly offered about 20 million dollars. Roosevelt advised against the sale to preserve competition and prevent future losses.
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Mellen
Roosevelt
New Haven
John Edwin Nevin
United Press
Washington
Charles W. Morse
Antic
Mellry
Theodore Kaure
Morse
Interstate Commerce Conseission
Mike
Oualeu
Canton Woman Proves Active in Society Circles
Fragmentary notice notes Mrs. Alexander HokiTorans position and social engagement in Canton society. It mentions attire and undergarments in a fashion piece, with references to a meeting or event in early April and various local names, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Pony Hose Offers For Boys Girls And Infants
The advertisement promotes Pony Hose for boys girls and infants in various weights and materials. Prices range from 25e for lisle and light weights to 50e for pure black silk. Silk hose for girls priced at 35e.
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Lisle
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