Cantonian Killed on W L E R A Train Wreck
Engineer George L Colledge fifty of 1003 5th street SW Canton died at Coshocton hospital from burns and injuries after Wheeling and Lake Erie freight train No 153 derailed near Coshocton West Lafayette Tuesday afternoon. Fireman Walter Koontz thirty of 818 Rexall NE escaped with minor injuries. Colledge will be buried at Westlawn after services at his home. An investigation is being conducted to determine cause as division superintendent C W Coe cites spread rails as a possible cause.
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George L. Colledge
Coshocton City Hospital
Searcs
Wheeling & Lake Erie
West Lafayette
Coshocton
Walter Koontz
Rexav NE
Colledge
Canton
Brewster
Wheeling
Roy
Ruth
Greenville
Massillon
First Christian Church
Westlawn
Firth-st
C. W. Coe
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Officials Favor Using Prisoners on County Roads
County commissioners and Supt. Buyer favor employing workhouse prisoners for road labor to address contractor labor shortages. They note imports from Pittsburgh and war-related limits, but doubt the plan suits remote county jobs due to transport and security costs. Boyer recalls mixed results from a prior prison-work test and cites unsuitable inmates.
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Leonard
Vogt
Alliance
Harrisburg
Harrisburg & Louisvillerd
Pittsburgh
Suppes Construction Co
Old Country
Boyer
President Wilson Seeks Start on National Defense Plan
President Wilson gathers data and plans consultations with congressional leaders to craft a defense program. He denies fixing a 500 million appropriation, aims to begin a preparedness effort this month, and expects GOP leaders to weigh in alongside Democrats.
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Bryan
Senate
House
U.S
Congress
Legislative Branch
Garrison
Daniels
Kern
Middle West
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Naval Affairs Committee
Wilson
Tillman
Body Identified of Ashcroft Aboard F-4 Submarine
Confirmation by Rear Admiral Roush at Honolulu that the body of G. T. Ashcroft gunner's mate aboard the submarine F-4 has been positively identified. The body was found while cleaning the forward battery compartment. no additional submarine details were released.
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Washington
G. T. Ashcroft
Navy Department
Roush
Honolulu
French Ace Peugod Killed Over Eastern France
The French nation will pay tribute to Adolphe Peugod, famed for looping the loop and flying upside down, after confirmation of his death in a clash with a German aircraft over eastern France. He fell from 6000 feet within French lines while his daring record includes six German planes downed by July 11 and audacious bomb drops behind enemy lines.
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Paris
Adolphe Peugod
Peugod
France
Boches
Argonne
Alsace
Lorraine
Teacher Advocates Corporal Punishment And Telling
The Akron high school professor C. J. Bowman urged corporal punishment when properly administered and encouraged pupils to report offenses against the school. He urged patience before punishing, stressing investigation, and linking discipline to visible cause and effect.
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C. J. Bowman
Akron
Stark Co Teachers’ Institute
Prof. Bowman
Johnny
Bowman
Bedford
Flick
Finishing Tuscarawas Street Paving Delayed to September 15
Facing poor weather and utility delays, Supt Staatz of Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co reports the repaving of Tuscarawas Street will finish by September 15, with the last brick laid and the street open from Harrison Avenue to Market Avenue. The asphalt crew shifts to Dueber Avenue SW next, with about 12 days needed to complete by September 20, meeting the 60 day contract. Resurfacing of Courtay from Tuscarawas SW to 2nd Street NW will follow after minor water work, estimated at $600 and two days.
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Staatz
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co
Tuscarawas St W
Harrison-av
Market-av
Tuscarawas-st
Dueber-av
Cleveland Co
Tuscarawassi W
2Nd St NW
School Board Adopts Shell Plans for New High School
The Massillon school board, minus J. C. Harmony, voted to adopt architect G. F. Hammond’s shell plans for the new high school exterior and ordered tentative bid advertisements prepared. President Lehman opposed the plan while Webber Clark and Wise supported it. The board also approved a well contract with A. C. Eynon at 1.20 per foot for a 10 inch well, plus pipe and testing costs, hoping to reach water by 300 feet within a $740 cap.
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J. C. Harmony
G. F. Hammond
W. C. Lane
W. S. Ruff
Lehman
W. B. Webber
B. Clark
Newton Wise
A. C. Eynon
Hammond
Canton
Massillon
Akron
Theda Bara at Grand in Lady Audley's Secret
Theda Bara stars as the vampire in Lady Audley’s Secret shown at the Grand tonight. Also note the Canton Actual Business College Route advertises the Go Successward program with a September night limited schedule starting September 13.
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Theda Bara
Lady Audley
Advt
Canton
Robberies Reported in City Districts
Police report multiple break ins and a bridge robbery attempt in the northeast area. Four boys demanded money with stones on a bridge as a man fled. several homes on Clarendon Avenue and nearby streets were entered with small losses, including a bicycle. A watch, chain, and a ruby ring were among the items stolen.
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George Sell
Monroe Av
Nbe
3Rd St
Louis Schoner
Clarendon Av
Tosa Keffler
John Riggle
W. C. Light
John Taylor
Fultoard
Market
Canton Akron road work urged for fall completion
Canton Akron and Cleveland chambers join to pressure the State Highway Department and Gov Willis for early paving of the Canton Akron road to Summit County. The 1.57 miles north from New Berlin already under contract, with funds only for that section this year. Officials doubt work can finish this season, but expect paving next summer.
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Canton
Akron
Cleveland
Willis
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Canton-Akron
Chamber of Commerce
Clinton Cowan
New Berlin
Summitco
Ohio
Bids Sought for Canton Daily News Building Excavation
Notice to excavation contractors Melbourne Bros Canton Ohio bids due September 3 1915 for excavation of the Canton Daily News Building at West Tusc and Dewalt streets Plans may be viewed at architect W E Epperson office corner Cleveland and West Tusc streets Adv tf
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Melbourne Bros
Canton
Ohio
Canton Daily News
West Tusc
Dewalt Streets
W. E. Epperson
Cleveland and
W. Tusc
Canton Actual Business College Fall Opening
Start To School on September 7 marks the 39th annual Fall Opening at the Canton Actual Business College. An advertisement promotes Clara Kimball Young in Marrying Money at the Valentine today and tomorrow with a cheeky blurb about money and marriage.
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Canton Actual Business College
Adv
Patrick Henry council meeting announced for Friday night
Notice to members of Patrick Henry council No 8 4 Jr O U A M that matters of importance will be taken up Friday night September 3. Advertisement mentions Overlands first and Dannemiller's Royal Blend coffee noted for its fine flavor.
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Patrick Henry Council
Dannemiller
Canton Men May Attend 10 Camp at Chagrin Falls
Canton may contribute up to 25 men to the Citizens Military Instruction Camp at Chagrin Falls per a dispatch to Lieut H W Miner of Company C 8th Regt O N G from Captain L S Conelly of the Cleveland Grays. Miner must confirm attendance numbers. those interested should contact him by Thursday. Army detail: Lieut James G McElroy of the United States Regular Army is assigned to lead the camp opening for rookies on September 4.
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Canton
Citizens’ Military Instruction
Chagrin Falls
H. W. Miner
Company C
8Th Regt. O. N. G
L. 8. Conelly
Cleveland Grays
Miner
Hazlett
Conelly
Grays
Cleveland
James G. McElroy
United States Regular Army
McCain
Ice Cream Festival and Band Concert at Nimisila Park
The Simpson M. and E. Epworth league schedules an ice cream festival and band concert at Nimisila Park on Wednesday evening to raise funds and community spirit.
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Simpson M. &E. Epworth League
Nimisila Park
Germany Accepts U S Sub Demand Across War Crisis
Germany has accepted in principle the United States interpretation of submarine rules. Ambassador Count Von Bernstorff said only writing and delivery to the State Department remain. The move is described as a major diplomatic victory and could lead to formal disavowals and compensation talks for Lusitania, Arabic, and related victims.
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Washington
Germany
America
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
State Department
U. S
Lusitania
Count von
Bernstorff
Wilson
von Bernstorff
Clara Kimball Young Stars in Marrying Money at The Valentine
Actress Clara Kimball Young appears in Marrying Money at The Valentine for today and tomorrow in a featured single playing engagement as advertised.
Overlands first because Overlands last Canton ad
Ad copy notes Canton Motor Car Co offering Dannemiller's Royal Blend coffee and urges readers to place orders. The brief item emphasizes brand preference and product availability in an automotive trade page.
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The
Canton Motor Car Et Advt
Canton Motor Car Co
Advt
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