Patmont Dry Worker Reported Kidnapped for Fifty Days
Rev Louis Patmont of Milwaukee a dry lecturer reappeared in Illinois after claiming 50 days of captivity. He described being beaten starved and threatened with death by captors in a big red automobile. His arrival in Danville sparked a family reunion as authorities seek the vehicle and witnesses for the grand jury and upcoming Canton appearance.
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Louis Patmont
Milwaukee
Wis
Westville
Ill
Columbia, Ill
Danville
Patmont
St. Louis
J. F. Bickell
First Christian Church
Canton
P. H. Welshimer
First Christian
Grand Jury
Danville Ministerial Association
The
Christian Church of Detroit
Catholics Rush 50 000 Fund Drive in Three Days
Catholic club solicitors accelerate efforts with eight districts and ten teams to raise about 50 000 in three days. A Grand Opera House benefit featuring Canton Players and an Alhambra show are expected to boost donations while Mrs. W. E. Herron at the McKinley Hotel coordinates gifts from contributors.
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Catholic Club
Grand Opera House
Canton
Alhambra
W. E. Herron
McKinley Hotel
No Action on Certificates to Save City Streets
City council will not act Monday night on issuing certificates of indebtedness to fund street work while bonds are being delivered. The finance committee and sinking fund trustees will meet to consider Mayor Stolberg's plan to save streets, with a report likely for council. The mayor urges action to issue redeemable certificates to cover urgent 6th Street SW repairs this summer.
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Stolberg
Council
Ant Council
Charley's Aunt at St Joseph's on May 26 27
The Players' Club presents Charley's Aunt at St Joseph's on Tuesday and Wednesday May 26 and 27. Weather outlook calls for fair tonight with possible showers tomorrow.
Stolen Pin Owner Released After Arrest Ends Marriage Plan
William Bohn eighteen wrote to his sweetheart I cant marry you today Im arrested The owner of the stolen pin refused to prosecute The judge freed him saying Go then and be married The report from New York May 25 from United Press confirms the momentous decision
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New York
William Bohn
Bohn
Hottest Day of Year as Temperatures Climb
Monday brought the year’s peak heat with a noon reading near 88 degrees, after Sunday’s 78 degrees. Weather observer Meyer reported the rise, as Auburn man A E G Nye collapsed from heat in Court Avenue and was taken to Aultman Hospital in serious condition.
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Meyer
A. E. G. Nye
Auburn
N. Y
John Williams Bronze Foundry
New York
Courtav
Aultman Hospital
Canton Massillon road paving deadline risk 1000 bet
The Canton Massillon road contract to finish a three fourths mile pavement by September 10 faces forfeiture. Contractors Press Campbell and F A Downs Construction Co. risk more than 1000 as county commissioners insist on completion or loss.
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Canton- Massillon
Heat and violence mark stalled Canton to Massillon road
An article details a brutal abduction and torture as workers juggle heat waves, weather forecasts and a stalled road project. Witnesses cite a bond of 13 017.2 dollars tied to Campbell and Downs with no crew at the Canton Massillon road site as of Monday morning.
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Campbell and Downs
Campbell-Downs
L. P. D. Yost
Peter Miller
Canton-Massillon
Charley's Aunt at St. Joseph’s church staged by Players’ club
The Players’ club at St. Joseph’s church presents Charley’s Aunt on Tuesday and Wednesday May 26 and 27. The lighthearted farce features mistaken identities and country manners in a lively campus theater style.
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Charley
Players’ Club
St. Joseph's Church
Bargain Piano Lot From Smith & Barnes Trade-Ins
Five upright pianos sold as a lot from the Smith & Barnes player pianos trade in. Prices listed are 94 125 and 140 dollars in the Klein Heffelman Co advertisement.
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Smith & Barnes
Klein& Heffelman Co
Adv
Market House Hours Adjusted for May 1914 Decoration Day
The Market House will close all day Tuesday May 26 and Saturday May 30 1914 for Decoration Day. It will open Wednesday May 27 from 5 20 a m to 6 00 p m and Friday May 29 from 5 30 a m to 9 30 p m. By order of the director of public service F W Brandt Secretary Adv 25 26.
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Director of Public Service
F. W. Brandt
Sec’y
Adv
Klein & Heffelman Co Demonstrates Player Piano
The Klein & Heffelman Co. demonstrates a remarkable player piano easy to operate and moderate in force. Ady appears in connection with the display.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Ady
Furniture That You Want Ad Highlight
The Klein and Heffelman Co. stock of good furniture is rightly selected and rightly priced. An advertisement emphasizes value and quality in their selections for discerning buyers.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Ady
Reclined Porcelain Lined Refrigerator by Klein & Heffelman
The Klein & Heffelman Co offers a seamless porcelain lined refrigerator described as clean and easily wipeable. Prices accompany the advertisement, detailing available models and purchase terms.
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Leonard
Klein & Heffelman Co
wAdy
English House Passes Irish Home Rule Bill
The English House of Commons passed the Irish home rule bill by a lopsided 5 for 274 against to signal its third enactment. The measure, vetoed by the Lords, would become law even if rejected there. Speaker Lowther admitted an improper question to Arthur Bonar Law, who then urged immediate third reading and division.
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United Press Cable
London
Use of Commons
Commons
House of Lords
House of Commons
J. W. Lowther
Arthur Bonar Law
Bonar Law
Law
Wrhr
Knight Templars and Alumni Meet Announced
Knight Templars call Tuesday evening events at 7 30 with Red Cross degree and ample refreshments. L W Busche BE C Adv 25 26 announces a Canton High School Alumni business meeting at the High School Building at 7 pm Tuesday Adv.
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Knight Templars
Red Cross
L. W. Busche
BE. C
Masonic Notice and Local Advertisements
Continued on Page two Col. 2 Masonic Notice a special communication of Canton lodge No 60 F and A M will be held this Monday evening at 7 o clock M M degree will be conferred H Winkelman W M C KE Norris Secy Adv When buying a watch be sure you choose a real timekeeper Wal ter Hi Double jeweler and optician 125 and 125 Tuscarawas E Adv High School Alumni association at High School Bldg 7 p m Pugsday Arivr
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Canton Lodge No. 60
H. Winkelman
KE. Norris
Sec'y
Walter Hi. Double
Optician
Tuscarawassi E
Canton High Schoool Alumni Association
High School
Bidg
Pugsday
Arivr
Capital Prepares for Coming Storm in Mexico City
Foreign observers report that Huerta may fall this week as Gen. Blanquet openly opposes him amid barricaded shops and boarded windows in Mexico City. Huerta ordered execution of 100 political prisoners after a suspected plot, prompting Blanquet to rush to the penitentiary to intervene.
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Gen. Blanquet
Wm. G. Shepherd
United Press
Vera Cruz
Mex
Blanquet
Huerta
Mexico City
Belem
Trustees to open charity Rotsh School for incorrigibles
Trustees plan to convert the Charity Rotsh School north of Massillon into a private boys agricultural school to care for incorrigible youths. The county would pay a nominal sum for operations. endowment funds are insufficient, but trustees insist they will start this summer if the county provides support.
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Rotch School
Massillon
George W. Krotsh
Krichbaum
Arion Concert by Florence B. Riechele May 26
Miss Florence B. Riechele performs at Arion Concert in German-Alliance hall on Tuesday evening May 26. Advance notices list tickets and venue details for the event.
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Arion
Florence B. Riechele
Carpets Rugs and Draperies Ad Promotes Selection
The Klein and Heffelman Co advertises fine carpets rugs and draperies appealing to women with moderate prices and a wide selection.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Adu
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Oscar
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D. My
St. Joseph's
Real Sallant
Py United Press
Sol
City
Massillon Rd
Tampico
Pablo Gonzales
Panuco River
Coryieigrs
Cem
Canton Electric Co
Washington
Weather Bureau
Lowther
Bonar
Canton High School Alumni Association
Capital
Rotsh School
Stark-Co
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