Shorter Foundations to Avoid Quicksand Warned on Bridge
County officials altered the Navarrerd bridge foundation to two feet shallower against quicksand fears, risking unknown long term soundness. J A Starrett of the Municipal League criticizes the change while Hall defends it as cost saving and safe, with final payment adjustments planned for contractor Peter Schisler.
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Navarrerd Bridge
Peter Schisler
J. A. Starrett
Municipal League
Schisler
Hall
Schisier
Starrett
Quicksand
Blackiston Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Charge
The report notes Blackiston pled guilty to a manslaughter charge during a period of conference reports and discussions. The Northeast Ohio Methodist conference faced lower per capita receipts and debated Bible reading in public schools while planning host city invitations for next year.
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Blackiston
Northeast Ohio Methodist Conference
Mason and Dixon
Too Busy to Bother With Social Gaieties
New York society pages note a shift among the 400 as famous hostesses abandon teas and receptions for busy work. Mrs James J Hustis leads in interior decorating, embracing a new venture and reshaping social duties in the city.
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New York
James J. Hustis
Mexican Rebels suffer mass losses near Salinas battle
United Press reports more than 500 Mexicans killed in a three days fight between constitutionalistas and federals near Salinas 74 miles south of Eagle Pass Texas Refugees arriving here say rebels fled in disorder toward the border wrecking towns and coal mines harming American interests.
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United Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Constitutionalistas
Salinas
Here
Philadelphia detective shifts plan in Goldman murder case
Captain Cameron ordered Joseph O'Brien for further cross examination after changing plans this afternoon. O'Brien, held on suspicion of murdering seven year old Israel Goldman, was not arraigned as scheduled and reportedly cowered before the grilling.
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Philadelphia
Cameron
Joseph O'Brien
Israel Goldman
Vain
O'Brien
Local Weather and An Advertisement Snippet
Weather notes from yesterday at 9 p m and 1 7 a m show precipitation and related observations. An Advt for Actual Business College lists October 6 entries and glasses departments.
Pardon Granted After Slaver Serves 20 Years
Charles Hawkins a black plasterer from Can ton who killed a 15 year old girl in Walnutaw was pardoned by the state pardon board after 20 years in prison. Prosecutor Pontius and most living jurors supported the pardon noting his conduct in prison. Other pardons issued Monday included Mrs Jennie Owners serving life since 1904 for murder and Lewis Wilkerson convicted of manslaughter in 1898.
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Canton
State Pardon Board
Columbus
Hawkins
Pontius
Bow
Walnutaw SE
Jennie Owners
Jefferson-co
Lewis Wilkerson
Marion-co
Liquor license law challenged in courts
James E. Pilliod files an injunction suit in Defiance County challenging the constitutional validity of the liquor license statute. The case questions contracts made before adoption of the constitution and seeks to force saloon keepers to honor furniture supplied by breweries. The suit raises state and federal constitutional issues.
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United Press
Toledo
James E. Pilliod
Defianceco
Atty
Gen. Hogan
Deny Pope is Ill
Vatican rejects reports that Pope Pius is ill and says he is merely tired and weak from heavy duties. Dr. Amici notes the pope rests in bed and has barred audiences for at least a week. The item mentions pensions and school books for widows and needy children, plus an advertisement about piano clearance.
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United Press
Rome
Vatican
Pope Pius
Wilson Expected to Sign Tariff Bill Thursday
President Wilson said he expected no delay in congress acceptance of the tariff conference report and planned to sign the measure on Thursday. The report, 12 000 words plus a 3 000 word Unde rwood statement, showed one area of disagreement, cotton futures taxation, with passage foregone. Changes reduce many rates and set free lists for cement, eggs, and animal products, while wool and silk duties shift and timing is noted for enactment.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Underwood
Plan to suspend sentence in manslaughter case debated
George P. Blackiston pleaded guilty to manslaughter for striking a man with his car last spring. The judge will hear arguments Thursday on suspending the sentence amid a petition from citizens. Prosecutor Pontius considers the plan but wants to consult the victim’s husband before deciding.
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George P. Blackiston
Ninthest
Blackiston
Pontius
Huth
Attorney Welty
Controversy Over Slag Base For Canton Calford Road
67 Canton Calford property owners protest use of slag base and stone curb in road paving. Attorney George Chirk presents petition to county commissioners seeking concrete instead, citing durability and safety concerns. County officials defer decision, weighing whether to alter specifications after contracts let.
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Canton-Cafford
Canton-Caiford
County Surveyor Hall
George Chirk
Clark
Stoner
Canton
Calford
Miss Montgomery Resigns from Ingleside Hospital
Miss Alice M Montgomery, longtime superintendent of Ingleside Hospital, announced her resignation on Monday and will depart Wednesday for Ontario. Presently, nurses are reported to quit, with Mrs. Alme Jackson named as successor, while owner William E Sherlock denies friction and confirms no comment on the departure.
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Alice Mo Montgomery
Ingleside Hospital
Ontario
Canada
Ingleside
William E. Sherlock
Miss Montgomery
Sherlock
Piano sale ad highlights extraordinary values
In the Klein & Heffelman Co. advertisement piano department offers new, used and shopworn pianos with an evening opening. See page 6 for full details and pricing.
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Advt
The
Klein & Heffelman Co
Klein’ & Heffelman Co
Advi
Indicted Prisoners to be Arraigned Wednesday
Prisoners held in the county jail, indicted by the last grand jury, will be arraigned before Common Pleas Judge Abe Wednesday, according to Prosecutor Pontins. Several are to plead guilty to the charges.
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Common Pleas
Abe
Pontins
Grand council 8. M. meeting with Thayer’s band
Escort planned for Tuesday morning at the temple with Thayer's band. About one hundred swords expected for a one day event. Time not specified. over two hours not required. Lead by V. Busche and EB C adv. 28-29
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Grand Council
Thayer
Temple
V. Busche
EB. C
Advt
Boy Steals to Fund College Dream in Oxford Plan
Wilbur Foerste, seventeen, stole 1400 dollars from William Taylor and Sons Co in Cleveland to pay for a college education. He told New York detectives he hoped to enter Oxford College in England and cited reading Tom Brown at Oxford as inspiration. The firm plans to send him to college instead of jail if the theft is proven.
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Cleveland
Wilbur Foerste
New York
William Taylor and Sons Co
Charles H. Strong
Wilbur
Polie
Young Foerste
England
Oxford College
Tom Brown
Oxford
New Classes Form Across All Departments at Canton College
Canton Actual Business college announces new day and night classes for all departments starting Monday October 6. An ad notes city bowling entry lists close to night and invites inquiries at alleys. Royal Blend Coffee is praised for its fine flavor in an advertisement.
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Canton Actual Business College
Advt
Royal Blend
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