04 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1916
Page
1
The report suggests that the Verdun defense remains secure while German resistance may weaken under heavy shelling. observers doubt a decisive German victory and note potential Allied persistence at the front.
C F Bertelli reports from Verdun on Sept 3 that after immense losses the French defense remains intact and Verdun is not falling to German forces. He notes French initiative after Joffre's Somme counter stroke, German reluctance to advance, and the battle’s costly, dogged defense as entire units rally to defend the stronghold.
Attendance at city schools shows district officials forecasting large freshman numbers at Central high and King school. Principal L. G. Pottorf expects record highs while half day sessions are planned to address overcrowding as renovations and staffing adjustments continue.
A car driven by John Novak with David C. Davis and Carl Eck from Cleveland rammed a mail box near Marketav and Navarrerd SW after 1 am Sunday. The notes addressed to Lovey and Dovey were dragged from the wreckage by the crowd and handed to police. Prosecutor H F Hunker detained the trio on intoxication charges until officers arrived.
Canton plans a lively Labor Day with Meyers Lake activities and theater openings. The C M B A reunion expects about 20 000. labor unions may draw around 6 000. Stephen S Stilwell of Cleveland will speak. Grand Army band to perform. fireworks set. various theaters offer shows and films. banks closed. drug stores to close noon to 6 pm.
A newly organized group of stationary steam engineers rejected an employers offer of 35 cents an hour for 12 hours a day. They seek 50 cents and eight hours daily, up from 33 cents and 12 hours. About 75 men from Canton and Massillon area report the request as uniform with other crafts. Another meeting is planned early next week.
The YWCA will begin its fall season with a rally on Friday evening September 15 and activity classes starting October 1. A new physical director and bible secretary will be named soon as membership grows. Plans include a business girls club, an art history class, and an employment bureau. A swimming pool project was abandoned due to building constraints and funds will support new apparatus instead.
The Canton Chamber of Commerce directors meet Thursday at 4 pm to review bringing the federal farm loan bank and the government armor plate plant to Canton. Canton must present city advantages to the naval board by September 13, and a hearing on the farm loan bank will be held in Columbus on September 25. The chamber is asked to submit information to the board.
Canton summary notes a themed event or slogan with Overland Days and Willys Knights in Canton. The brief references a group or pageant context and local emphasis on community activities. No dates or organizations beyond Canton mentioned.
Sheriff Norwood vows to prosecute every violator after deputies logged 20 speeding cars on Massillon road during Sunday watch. He also reports catching four speeders on Canal Fulton road and urges careful driving to prevent accidents during busy hours.
The county liquor license board has received no word on whether the state board will permit additional saloons. Local members favor no new saloons due to limited space and protests in the factory district, business district, and housing areas. Past years show 112 to 119 saloons. the 1915-16 total stands at 119. The state board permits one saloon per 500 residents, and outcome for this year remains unclear.
The Daily News issued its edition at an early hour on Monday to observe Labor Day, letting staff enjoy a holiday as part of the paper’s customary management practice.
A call to readers to use the Daily News Want Ads for hiring, staffing, and skill matching. Advertisers highlight rapid placement and broad reach through the newspaper’s classified section. The notice emphasizes convenience and accessible options for employers seeking qualified workers.
Canton railway workers report freight moving freely as embargoes lift and tickets sell rapidly after a temporary settlement of the eight hour strike. Officials warn the agreement may be temporary and potential court challenges loom, with expectations of further trouble if the law is found unconstitutional.
Advertisement from Walter H. Double jeweler and optician at The Hall Mark Store 123 and 125 Tuscarawas St E urges readers to replace old glasses when uncomfortable and suggests they can be made right.
Dr. A. H. Calhoun relocates from the Renkert building to the Crane building on the 2nd floor at 222 Cleveland Ave NW Advt. The notice announces the new address and hours for patients seeking his services.
The sewer and garbage committee may recommend Canton's Canton Fertilizer and Chemical Co to dispose of city garbage for a price near free collection. Mayor Stolberg supports municipal ownership if finances allow, noting potential annual saving and by product profits from a city plant.
Fall term begins September 5 at Canton School of Music offering courses in Violin, Piano and Cello. Address 328 Tusc street East Su Mo Wad Fr Tf.
President Wilson signed the Adamson act establishing an eight hour day for interstate railroad workers effective January 1 1917. Four pens were used with two presented to union chiefs. Critics fear the measure oversteps constitutional bounds and may trigger wage and rate disputes while officials expect possible freight rate legislation.
Stark Rolling Mills will restart all 18 mills on Wednesday at 8 a m after a walkout by roughers matchers and helpers halted production last week General Manager E E Cline announced following a Sunday meeting with rollers and heaters The walkout affected only some workers and others who quit over alleged discrimination will not be reinstated Cline said a large portion of workers are expected to return and crews will be organized to determine who comes back
On Monday September 4 the Canton post office holds general delivery registry stamp and parcel post windows open 7 to 10 a m and the money order window open to 10 a m The office closes for the day at 10 o clock Carriers will make one complete delivery.
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