Six Years In Federal Penitentiary Considered For Interfering With Registration
Local officials report no anti-conscription movement but warn prosecutors to jail anyone who interferes with the June 6 registration. Attorney General Gregory cites six year penalties for conspiring to hinder federal law. Many newcomers and laborers have yet to register. clerks fear turnout. County saloons to close all day and may reopen only at 9 PM in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
United States
Kirk
Alliance
Massillon
Shauf
County Election Board
County Equor Board
Stark Co
Witter
New Hydro Carbon Wickless Burner Co Formed
Application for a charter filed by the Hydro Carbon Wickless Burner Co to manufacture a burner that burns petroleum gasoline or alcohol. Officials aim to present plans to the government for military use. Initial capitalization $56,000 later $1,000,000. Incorporators include Dr. George McLaughlin Charles D. Damon Lyman W. Rogers James E. Kinnison Bernard Mehen and W. K. Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydro Carbon Wickless Burner Co
George McLaughlin
Charles D. Damon
Lyman W. Rogers
James E. Kinnison
Bernard Mehen
W. K. Shultz
Suit Postponed Over Taxi Permit Mandamus
The mandamus suit of H. B. McDermitt to compel Mayor Stolberg to grant a taxi permit was postponed for one week on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. McDermitt
Stolberg
Fluctuating Farm Prices Prompt Butter Rise and Flour Drop
Canton dealers report a $1.60 per barrel drop in flour and protest a five cent butter hike by the Elgin board. Wheat buying price falls 30 cents at Canton Feed & Milling. Meats including lamb veal and mutton show wholesale increases from two to four cents with hog prices up one cent. Strawberries and pork products also see modest shifts as grocers prepare Tuesday retail changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Elgin Board
Canton Feed & Milling Co
Dakota
Sleepy Eye
Canton Grocers
Elgin Butter Board
G. M. Schmucker
Wilson
George E. Jackson
E. T. Mohn
Simpson Methodist Church
Ambulance Co. No. 4
Akron
Hercules Co Considers Stock Increase at Meeting
Hercules Motor Manufacturing Co stockholders meet at 2 PM Monday to ratify raising capital from 500 000 to 800 000. The 300 000 expansion funds would extend the factory and grow the business. New 3 000 shares of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock would be issued with semiannual dividends and a five year option to convert to common at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules Motor Manufacturing Co
Funeral for Conrad Fraass to be held Thursday in New Orleans
Mrs. Rush PD. Hiller of The Miller Blanchard Co. accompanied the body of Conrad Fraass to New Orleans Monday morning. Fraass was killed at Stark Siding last week when he was knocked from a Pennsylvania freight train. Funeral services will be conducted in New Orleans on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush PD. Hiller
Miller Blanchard Co
Conrad Fraass
New Orleans
Fraass
Stark Siding
Pennsylvania
Canton News Briefs Promote Local Action and War Updates
Manufacturing co votes on stock rise as city businesses plan all day closing Wednesday. Officials discuss traffic rules, industry drive, and a liberty loan tour. Tornado toll rises to 284 dead, 1433 injured across western states. Can adaian unrest and conscription protests spark riots in Montreal. Financial markets show steel stocks rising while food riots feared on the East Side. Memorial observances, recruitment drives, and public notices fill Canton area reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules Motor Manufacturing Co
L. E. Double
Chamber of Commerce
Canton Automobile Club
Canton Council
National Guard
France
U.S Weather Bureau
Ohio Weather Forecast Thundershowers then Warm Tuesday
Government forecast for Ohio calls for thundershowers this afternoon or tonight with Tuesday fair and warmer. Temperature readings show today’s maximum and minimum and precipitation data continue to be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Senate tax bill shifts burden toward the rich
Senate finance committee rewrites the $1.8 billion war revenue bill, shaving more than $200 million from wealth taxes while leaving the average citizen largely untouched. Proposals axed include inheritance tax, the Lenroot surtax, retroactive 1916 income tax, and an $80 million auto industry levy. A new plan shifts the excess profits tax to five year average profits and may impose a horsepower based license on auto owners. The panel expects strong amendments to further tilt costs to the rich before presenting the bill to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Woman Fined $300 for Operating a Speakeasy in Police Court
Lucy Bucher alias Ree English was fined 300 dollars plus costs on a charge of operating a speakeasy. Judge Quinn ordered her to leave the city. Robert Taylor, colored, alleged accomplice, was fined 200 dollars and costs last week and is in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Bucher
Ree English
Quinn
Robert Taylor
Man Arrested On DWI Charge After Family Left Home
John Dagey of 23rd Street and Superior Avenue NE was arrested by Sheriff Norwood on a charge that he drove his family from home while intoxicated. The item also notes a local sale ad for Canton Home Furnishing Co offering 20 to 25 percent savings through next Thursday.
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John Dagey
23Rd-St
Superior Av NE
Norwood
May 29 Night At Auditorium Offers Dances And Events
Inspiring drill figures Moose and Eagles drill teams join Jr. Perseverance Council for a program at D. of A. Auditorium Tuesday night May 29 with admission 10 cents. Also ads for watches, job ads for crane operators and boiler firemen, bag sale at Arthur's Leather Shop, Norwood Moots orchestra dancing at Meyers Lake Park, Moose social Friday, and Canton Home F urnishings May sale with 20 to 25 percent off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Eagles
Perseverance Council
D. of A
Park Plan
Advt
City to Observe Decoration Day as War Controls Parade
Canton will observe Decoration Day as a legal holiday with many closings. Stores and the Daily News shut for the day, manufacturing plants close for employee participation in memorial events. Memorial services are planned at First Methodist Church followed by a march to Westlawn Cemetery. City and county offices close and schools suspend activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
L. EK. Double
Chamber of Commerce
Daily News
First Methodist Church
Westlawn
Drive to Secure Recruits for Canton Company C
Orders issued for Company C to meet at the armory Wednesday at 1 p.m. to participate in Decoration Day exercises and a recruit drive. A recruiting tent will be erected when weather clears. enlistments continue for one more week. Ambulance Co. No. 4 drilled on the roof and plans four weekly drills. Roster aims for 135 members. recruiters travel to Akron, Mt. Union, and Minerva to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Lawn
Ambulance Co. No. 4
Canton Motor Car Co
Clevelanday
Sth St NW
G. P. Lawrence
Walters
Watson
MacClain
Akron University
Mt. Union
Minerva
Moving Pictures Auditorium Show Ad and Masonic Lodge Notice
Moving Pictures Auditorium advertises a Tuesday night show on May 29 with 10 cent admission. Also Canton's 6 10 and 25c Wall Paper Store advertises at 315 Market av S opposite McKinley Hotel. A special communication of Canton lodge No. 60 F. and A. M. will be held Monday at 7 o'clock with the F. C. Degree conferred. Beardsley and Norris announce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley Hotel
Canton Lodge
No. 60
F. C
W. P. Beardsley
W. M
C. E. Norris
Sec'y
Advt
Mayor defers separate Canton draft board appointment
Mayor Stolberg says he will not appoint a separate Canton draft board unless City Solicitor Ruff finds it his duty. He believes one countywide board suffices for Canton and the county, with a physician on the board and exemption duties handled by the existing four members. Registration by Canton men occurs June 5 for all men 21 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruff
Stolberg
Canton
Advocate Turney
County Election Board
Fitzgerald
Cleveland
Bay Fitzgerald
Penny Forced to Look Gift Horse in Mouth
The Pennsylvania railroad sues Canton Stamping & Enameling Co. for 390.94 under interstate commerce law claiming it must charge for hauling slag, as a shift from previous free disposal. Similar suits arise in Youngstown, Akron, and Cleveland as an interpretation of tariffs requires charges for recycled refuse used in building railroad lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Pennsylvania Railroad
Canton Stamping & Enameling Co
A. M. McCarty
McCarty
Exhibition drill and dancing at Auditori um May night
Forty men and sixteen girls will perform in an exhibition drill with dancing and movies at the Auditorio m on Tuesday night May 29. Public invited with all days referred to as Overland Days and Knights as Willys Knights. Canton Motor Car Co advertises a 20 to 25 percent saving during a special May sale and offers Detroit round trip for 85.80 via W L E and D C steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co.—Advt
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Advt
Tornado Toll Hits Midwest as Storms Rattle Seven States
Chicago reports indicate at least 284 killed 1433 injured and thousands homeless after a three day spree of tornadoes terrifying the western central and southern states. Property losses are pegged near 5 million with a violent storm following an Andale Kansas tornado into Illinois.
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Chicago
Andale
Kansas
Mississippi
Illinois
State
Kentucky
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Pennessee
Tornado Toll Rises Across Illinois and South
A double day of deadly tornadoes struck Illinois towns including Mattoon and Charleston with 54 dead and 500 injured at Mattoon and 38 dead and 150 injured at Charleston. Governors and guards moved to aid victims as rescue workers faced ruined hospitals and severed river communications.
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Indiana
Mississippi
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas
Illinois
Mattoon
Charleston
Springfield
Lowden
Pike
Macoupin
Christian
Moultrie
Coles
Clark Counties
Colesco
Westfield
Casey
Murphysboro
Ill
Willisville
Sidney
Paducah
Massillon Inmate Kills Fellow Patient After Tease
Jefferson-co man Daniel Call forty five dies after being struck by William Rush in Massillon state hospital. Coroner says concussion caused death with Rush declared insane and no inquest planned. Also notes druggists in Canton set new closing hours beginning May 28 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Harris
Cant Day Nursery Association
Daniel W. Call
Massillon State Hospital
Canton
Troop A
Cleveland
Division
Dan Scanlon
Canton Automobile Club
Smith
Pennsylvania Co
Company C
Massillon
Order of Foresters
London
Germany
Jefferson-co
William Rush
Youngstown
Call
Rush
Douds
Decoration Day Parade Meeting Calls at Washington Hall
Jr O U ALM members from all Councils to gather at Washington Hall on Wednesday May 30 at 1 20 p m to participate in the Decoration day parade. Bring funeral badges General Committee Advt.
May savings event ends soon at Canton Home
Limited time sale at Canton Home with two days left in May. Customers can save on select furniture and decor as part of the store’s annual special event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Advt
Daily News Omits Wednesday Edition for Decoration Day
The Daily News will not publish its Wednesday issue due to Decoration Day and war conditions. The decision applies to all staff including carriers and newsboys to observe the holiday fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Penitentiary
NEW Company Incorporated
MEATS
Hercules CO
New York
Canton Home Furnishing Co.—Advt
Walter H. Double
Hall Mark
Tuscarawasst E
Timken Detroit Axle Co
Waynesburg Rd
Arthur's Leather Shop
Ar N
Spanagel’s
Meyers Lake Park
Norwood- Moots Orchestra
Moose Hall
Stores
Moving Pictures—Auditorium
Will
Turney
Orders of Commerce Commission
Detroit
Red Cross
Asylum
A. C. Allen
Chas
W. Antony
the Bolender Co
W. E. Brooks
D. W. Baker
Boyce Bros
Chas. Munter
H. L. Montgomery & Son
E. C
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