30 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1916
Page
1
Gov Willis Mrs Willis and their daughter were injured in a Delaware Ohio automobile accident. Mrs Willis has a five inch head cut and both were hospitalized for shock and observation. The governor and family were en route to Calumet when a truck struck a taxicab.
A Democratic tent on the fairgrounds hosts speakers criticizing Republicans and praising Wilson. Young orator Francis J. McGinty urges support for the Democratic candidates while others denounce McCulloch and defend Cox and Wilson, calling for continued Democratic governance.
Canton issued 597 385 in building permits for the first nine months ending Saturday with September alone at 4490. The growth surpasses 1915 figures as the year nears 4 million in new structures, with 554 permits by September and 727 by year’s end.
The board of education reviewed bids for interior finishing of the new high school at Market ay N. Plans cover plastic and glazing with changes ordered. Bids for the remaining construction were not opened and will be considered next Monday.
Executors of the Karper and Enos estates, residents of Marlboro, filed suit Saturday seeking a court order against Flora Ringer to compel her to honor an alleged agreement to purchase the two estates. W S. Eersman and Lynch, Y. Fimple & Lynch, represented Caro Karper.
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The Canton Cemetery association filed two answers in common pleas court defending its action in causing the arrests of Catherine Smith and Sarah Slayman for alleged theft of flowers from Westlawn cemetery. The women, arrested in June 1915 and later acquitted, sued for malicious prosecution seeking $5000 each, and the association denies malice. The cases will be heard soon.
Deposits with Citizens' Savings & Trust Co. Cleveland cover 85,500 shares, or over 95 percent of stock. Purchasers will make a first payment of three percent on the purchase price Monday and notices go to certificate depositors to present receipts and collect payment.
Alexander doped to hurl section of doubleheader this afternoon as teams vie for league lead in a tense showdown.
At Ebbets Field on September 30 the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 7 to 2. The Phillies produced 10 hits off Pfeffer while Rixey stifled the Dodgers throughout. The outcome puts pressure on the Dodgers ahead of this afternoon’s decisive game in the series.
William F. Thompson, discharged Tuesday night, denies all charges in a Saturday drafted answer and seeks dismissal and reinstatement. The board faces whether to accept the answer after the three day provision expired. He contests charges on orders not enforced and the Houtz case, arguing customary leniency for those making reasonable efforts.
United States Senator Pomerene praised voting for the Adamson eight hour bill at a Democratic rally in Gallipolis. He stated he would vote the same way under similar conditions and noted Harding was absent with no vote recorded. He compared Myron Herrick’s Ohio tour with Charles Hughes and questioned Herrick’s position on the act.
The Daily News markets offer sound investments with safety and high income. Savings banks and institutions are listed to help readers conserve funds until they grow to investable size. Check the columns daily for profitable opportunities.
Canton public schools report total enrollment of 10 105 in September, with 1 403 in high schools and 8 702 in grade schools. McKinley leads grade schools by pupil count and Crystal Park ranks second. concerns over overcrowded rooms and ongoing efforts to improve student placement are noted.
A. Aultman reports his coat stolen from 11 to 12 a.m. Friday. Police note first fall of a stolen overcoat with no clues on the thief.
Massillon will host a new million dollar steel plant near the Massillon Rolling mill with 150 initial workers and a quarter million dollar building cost. Incorporators include R. Bebb H. M. Naugle F. J. Griffith C. E. Stuart I. M. Taggart. The National Press Co will operate with electricity using Central Steel slabs and metal lumber.
Seventy percent of the fishing off the California coast is by Japanese in violation of federal rules requiring boats over five tons to have registration and certification. The information was sent to Washington as charges and a request for investigation follow proceedings against the Halfhill Tuna Co. and question the Nipponese right to fish in American waters.
Probate court notes future estimates totaling 60 000 gross or 50 000 net must be certified to the internal revenue collector for inheritance tax collection effective Sept 8. State law taxes all bequests not to immediate descendants, while federal law taxes estates reaching 50 000 regardless of beneficiary relationship.
An official said the coke ovens at the United Furnace Co. plant will begin operation Monday and the first by products will be produced about Wednesday.
El Paso reporters describe a border outpost where a deep canyon marks the line with Mexico. Soldiers on 24 hour duty study routes into Juarez and the Villa Madero era passes, while smugglers slip across and into El Paso.
Mrs Minnie Hoffman 46 was found dead at her Lorain home with a severed throat. Police arrested a man in custody as investigations continue with unclear motive and no robbery evidence. Autopsy suggests death about 48 hours earlier. Neighbors reported her missing days before the discovery. Two whiskey glasses on the table showed no drugs.
The note mentions visiting the hospital tent at the fairgrounds as an interesting stop. It references the Miller Blanchard Company and an advertisement dated 29 30. it notes All Days Are Overland Days and All Knights are Willys Knights. It also mentions Canton Motor Car Co Adyvy.
A fragmented OCR note announces a new Shriver player produced by Brinkerhogs on the 4th floor in the Piano Department, Kenny Bros. A. Aack eae a.
London dispatch reports renewed Allied gains east of Combles as French and British forces press on near Bapaume. German counterattacks northeast of Thiepval are repulsed. Mud and fog hinder operations while air and sea support continues in Macedonia and Sofia bombing.
Lloyds reports the sinking of the British steamship Rallus and the Norwegian steamer Vindeggen. A Telegraa dispatch says the Norwegian steamship Robert Lea was captured by Germans and taken into Zeebrugge with crew sent to Rotterdam. Copenhagen notes Norwegian losses in September total 5,252,500 dollars. overall wartime Norwegian ship losses reach 17,400,000 dollars with cargoes valued at 12,500,000 dollars.
Berlin report describes five Italian aero planes versus two Austrian naval planes. Austrian planes forced the engagement over Durz and Durz bombing. An Italian hydro-aeroplane crashed, crew rescued, second Italian plane shot down near Brindisi. Observer killed, pilot wounded, rescued by Austrian airman. Amsterdam report adds rumor Baron Burian resigns.
Rally Day activities at the First Congregational Sunday School begin at 9 a m on Sunday. Ady handles program details and invites families to join the morning activities.
October classes, day and evening, will be formed Monday. Advertisement notes day and evening sessions start, urging enrollment and outlining the schedule.
Crowds peak at the Stark county fair with over 17 000 on Friday and expected 3 000 more by Saturday afternoon. Night crowds swell, premiums exceed 7000 dollars, including 700 for Stark county schools. Attendance holds despite rain and a busy Saturday program with racing and vaudeville in Canton.
Kings Mills Ohio September 30. Engineer Berry and fireman Miller of the Pennsylvania Cincinnati-Chicago passenger train were killed when the train left the track at 10 10 this morning. Several passengers were injured none seriously. The cause of the wreck is undetermined.
Burning out of a converter at the N C T power plant Friday caused weak power for much of the afternoon. Between 4 and 5:30 p m the system was completely off during peak traffic. The fair drew large crowds, making streetcar traffic the heaviest since Labor Day.
James Lambros filed a complaint with the liquor license board against a saloon at 6061 Cherry avenue SE citing four saloons within a square of 601 Cherry avenue SE. Val S Cook and Hyman Bobroft applied for a salon license at that location. A prior complaint was filed last year.
Mr Fisk and Mrs Fisk appear before the regiment as witnesses in a local court case. The hearing centers on an incident involving the Tallest Man in the Regiment and testimony from the Fisk couple.
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