Washington closes 64th Congress with domestic focus
The sixty fourth congress ends its session at 10 02 PM. It leaves behind a record of extensive legislation on domestic issues and military preparedness. The body approved wage laws for railroad workers and funding for defense while backing President Wilsons policies against German submarine warfare.
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Ashington
Deer
Wilson
Jrent Wilson
Lusitania
Conin
En Mexicali
Women Talk Too Much Says Professor On Stage
Professor Reuben Post Knapp gives a talk on habits of women, arguing women talk freely and reveal much. He notes that secrets are hard to keep and that speech pathways link listening to speaking, mocking the idea that women are naturally talkative.
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Reuben Post
Starkey
Tiday Orning
Hilary
Halleck
Rides With Man Sees Him Murdered
New York police admit surveillance of a woman suspect in the murder of Attorney Dwight W. Dilworth in Van Cortlandt Park last Sunday night. The theory is that jealousy sparked the shooting as Dilworth rode in an auto with Miss Mary McNiff. Authorities expect an arrest within hours as they question witnesses and rely on Miss McNiff’s account of a woman approaching the stalled car and firing.
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New York
Sept
Dwight W. Dilworth
van Cortland Park
Mary McNiff
Dilworth
Detective Headquarters
Miss McNiff
Miss NeNiff
Canton Grows New Directory Price Up
Canton's new city directory, due December 1, will cost 5 dollars, up from 4. The increase reflects population growth raising labor costs by about 20 percent and rising paper prices.
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Canton
Cox to Visit Canton and Stark County Wednesday
Former Governor James M. Cox will spend Wednesday in Canton and Stark County after speaking at Minerva High School dedication Tuesday. County Chairman Emil J. Kauffman arranged the trip, with plans for Massillon Alliance visits and possible other stops. Hubert C. Pontius leads the campaign plans, while the Minerva speech has no local political impact beyond preparing Cox as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
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James M. Cox
Canton
Stark Co
Emil J. Kauffman
Columbus
Cox
Minerva
Hubert C. Pontius
Massillon
Alliance
Goldberg's Saturday Special and Local Ads
Goldbergs offers a Saturday special on Opera Fudge at 30 cents per pound versus regular 40 cents. An ad notes Goldberg's at 213 Market Ave N with additional promotions and a Quaker Town reference. Piano department listings announce Kenny's and a student eye strain note from Speer Harris Building. Paul Allen the pianist and J. W. Stoner the vocalist resume teaching at 130 Tuscaranas State.
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Goldberg's
Paul Allen
J. W. Stoner
Terrific Wind Follows Record Heat of Month
Canton su ffered through a record heat day with 92 degree temperatures and a damaging evening wind that twisted limbs and disrupted lines. Interurban cars ran an hour late due to the storm from Cleveland. power was weak on the north end, though Canton’s car service remained largely intact and rain was light.
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Canton
Canton-Cleveland
Cleveland
Canton Sporting Goods Ad Offers Sweaters and Jerseys
Ad from Canton Sporting Goods Co. at 300 Market av S Ady promotes sweaters and sweater coats including V neck sweaters and V neck jerseys.
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Canton Sporting Goods Co
Av S.—Ady
Travel offer and office move notice in one advt
An advertisement lists a Buffalo and return fare of 86.50 with 6.80 return via W L B and C B Steamers on sale daily with a 30 day return limit. It also states Dr A H Calhoun has moved from the Renkert building to the Crane building on the 2nd floor at 222 Clevelandavy NW.
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Buffalo
Wed & Fri
A. H. Calhoun
Renkert Building
Crane
Clevelandavy NW
McKinley Club Center of New GOP Wrangle Deepens Rift
The McKinley club accuses Niles Sponseller of owing two years' rent as the Republican county organization and the club split worsens. Gov. Willis is urged to send a mediator. several candidates deny plans for a joint campaign manager while Sponseller maintains leadership amid a move to new Eagle block offices.
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Republican County
McKinley Club
Niles A. Sponseller
Eagle Block
Sponseller
Willis
Oberlin
Club
John W. Burris
Cole Will Boost Canton Realty Cup Prize Talk
Frank L. Cole from Canton was chosen by the Canton Realty Board to give a five minute talk on Canton at the state association meeting in Cincinnati on October 21 and 22. The best speech will receive a silver loving cup and representatives from larger Ohio cities will attend.
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State Association of Realty Boards
Cincinnati
Frank L. Cole
City National Bank
Canton Realty Board
Canton
Save Boy's Legs Bitten By Shark
Joseph Dunn, bitten by a shark in Matawan Creek on July 12, is slowly recovering at St. Peter's hospital. Surgeons hope to save his left leg as his father James Dunn reports he has received many letters asking after the boy's progress.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Joseph Dunn
Matawan Creek
St. Peter's Hospital
James Dunn
Dunn
Directors of Chawder Give 500 to Survey Plan 30 Day Work
The Chamber of Commerce directors approved an educational committee report endorsing a school survey and ordered a fund campaign for November. They pledged 500 toward a 2,500 survey, with five experts to conduct a 30 day study beginning early next year and distribute printed findings to citizens.
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Chamber of Commerce
B. T. Steiner
Educational Committee
U. S
P. P. Claxton
Chamber
Canton
Board of Directors
Pittance Couple Seeks Lost Mortgage Money and Son
A Baltimore mother and stepfather search for their 16 year old son Eric Rassher who ran away with 77 dollars saved to pay a mortgage. Neighbors note his prior reform school term and describe generous parental care despite the theft. The money was kept in an iron box and the family hopes for his return.
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Erwin Longcraf
Eric Rassher
Longeraf
Canton Sporting Goods ad lists sports gear prices
The Canton Sporting Goods Co announces a storefront at 300 Market Ave S offering jerseys head harness shoulder pads pants and shoes with evening hours and price quotes available.
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Canton Sporting Goods Co
Av S
New Fall Dress Goods Arriving Daily Ad by Herbruck Dry Goods
The Herbruck Dry Goods Co presents new fall dress goods arriving daily, inviting shoppers to explore fresh fabrics and styles for the season. Stylish patterns and wide selection promise updated wardrobe options for every taste.
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The
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Advt
Brown's Piano Sale Car Offers Local Saving This Week
Walnut and 2nd SE ad shows a piano sale event offering savings this week. Descriptive wording emphasizes a local sale at a street corner location. The notice targets shoppers seeking bargains on pianos.
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Brown
Adv
Derby Hat Co Moves to 6 Market Ave Adg
The Derby Hat Company announces it has relocated to 6 Market Avenue and notes advertising period from 8 to 9. The notice provides the new address and a brief rebranding cue.
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Derby Hat Co
Advy
City of Erie Collision With Belgium Near Cleveland Breakwater
In heavy fog and storm near Cleveland, the steamer City of Erie collided with the freighter Belgium just inside the east breakwater. Passengers escaped injury as the Erie docked safely. the Belgium was towed later after damage was inspected. Eyewitnesses described chaos, rescued by crew and staff, with several thousand dollars in damage estimated.
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Cleveland
City of Erie
Belgium
City of
Erie
Cedar Point
Great Lakes Steamship Company
Pickell
E. 9Th St
Great Lake Steamship Company
Be Sth Street
Klein & Heffelman Co announces new store departments
New Dry Goods and Ready to Wear departments will open for business. Watch papers for date of formal opening.
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The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Adv
Advy
Special on Rugs 9x12 Brussels at Bargain Prices
The Herbruck Dry Goods offers 9x12 Brussels rugs priced at 14 16 and 18 dollars each. Prices reflect a 25 percent reduction below market value. Shop now to save money.
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Brussels
The
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Advt
Grocers and Butchers to Attend Special Meeting
All grocers and butchers are requested to attend a special meeting Friday evening September 8 at 7 30 p m in the hall above Raber's grocery on Tuscarawas Street. Important advertisement.
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Raber’s
Tuscara
Knights and Overland Cars Featured in Canton Ad
An old advertisement touts All Days Are Overland Days and the Willys Knights from Canton Motor Car Company. The copy highlights the Canton dealer's lineup and promotions for Overland and Willys vehicles.
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Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co.—Adv
T. F
The Pastry Shop Butter Cream and Lady Baltimore Cakes
The Pastry Shop at State 805 X Bell 396 announces Butter Cream and Lady Baltimore Cake specials for Saturday. Orders may be placed at 112 Cleveland Ave NW.
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State
Bell
Cleveland
Klosterman's School of Dancing Reopens Class
Klosterman's School of Dancing resumes for beginners with classes Tuesday evening September 12 in East Hall. State phone 528 lists schedule and admission for the special dance Saturday evening from 8 to 11 with advance pricing.
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Klosterman's School of Dancing
East Hall
Beard's Saturday Specials Offer Round and Sirloin Steaks
W H Beard advertisesRound and sirloin steaks at 20 cents per pound Smoked picnic hams at 16 cents per pound and a full line of fresh veal pork lamb and dressed chickens at 509 McKinley Ave NW Bell 1251.
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W. H. Beard
McKinley-avy
Bell
Canton Chamber Files Bid for $11 Million Ordnance Plant
The Canton Chamber of Commerce prepares a formal brief to justify Canton's bid for the $11,000,000 ordnance plant. The document includes city maps and site options with rail access, radius analyses to 100 260 and 500 miles, and a list of hundreds of nearby cities reachable within 12 hours by rail. The chamber foresees a strong southern location but hopes Navy advisors favor Canton.
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Canton Chamber of Commerce
Canton
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Advisory Board
Chamber of Commerce
Double
Chamber
Naval Board
Starkco
Flour Prices Soaring Hit Local Bakers and Retail
Flour prices rose Friday with blended flour up 80 cents a barrel to 7.60 and winter patent 70 cents higher at 7.10. Winter straight up 1.10 to 7.10, spring flour up 40 cents to 8.50, winter wheat to 1.95 per quarter and spring flour 49 cents higher to 2.25 per quarter. Bakers expect prices to rise loaf by loaf once existing contracts expire.
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Canton Feed & Milling Co
Canton Sporting Goods Ad Promotes Sell Foot and Basketballs
An advertisement touts the Sell foot and basketballs as the sole double Hned official balls on the market. The copy notes they have earned a reputation and are sold by The Canton Sporting Goods Co.
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Canton Sporting Goods Co
Adv
Glasses fitted by experienced Opticians at Geo Double Co
We protect your eyes by fitting them with the right glasses and our years of experience are your guarantee of satisfaction. Geo. Double Co., Manufacturing Opticians, 130 Market av S. Advertisement.
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Geo. Double Co
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