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Newspaper
Canton Evening Times
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
8
Gifford Pinchot touring in support of California insurgents told Ohio progressives to stay hopeful, saying Columbus showed Progressive Republican strength and exposed standpat weaknesses. He likened early election contests to practice games and predicted further Progressive wins as they learn strategy.
Mayor Turnbull orders the Y M C A to pay for water service, reversing an exemption. General Secretary E D McNelly reports most Ohio cities pay a half rate, and Canton may adopt a similar policy after a forthcoming conference. A Eynon notes the Y M C A is not for profit and reinvests all surplus into enlarging its work.
Bridgeport Ohio updated on United States Steel success over unions after nine years of conflict. Morgan vowed to destroy the Amalgamated Association, and by today the steel trust employs 130000 workers all non union while 8000 tin workers yield to the open shop, ending a 13 month strike.
Columbus battles over a streetcar strike as 3000 Ohio National Guard troops restore order. Governor Harmon pushes for a rapid settlement while business leaders meet to seek peace and avoid further state treasury costs. Troops deploying under Major General Charles Dick as brigadiers McMahon and Speaks assume district duties.
The young man in the barber's chair resists repeated grooming offers and insists on a haircut. The barber delivers a cutting remark as he passes his hand over the face, prompting a confrontation that ends in tense, wordless silence in Washingon Post.
Delegates from New Castle Pennsylvania and Martins Ferry Ohio meet in Pittsburg with steel trust reps to decide end of the Amalgamated Association of Sheet and Tin Plate Workers strike begun July 1 1909. New Castle and Martins Ferry have voted to end the contest as a meeting expected a late afternoon decision. The strike affected over 60 000 workers across Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and Western Virginia with about 10 000 directly impacted.
A playful exchange between a young man and a hammock user centers on a ring signifying an upcoming engagement. The dialogue hints at elation and a decisive moment as they acknowledge a common ring meaning and move toward a commitment.
Rev C W Recard described Glasgow's free meals program feeding 2000 adults and 1500 poor children, tracing its 1875 revival origin. The note covers services, attendance, music, events, and upcoming church activities including elections, outings, and a home dedication service.
Trinity Reformed hosts an ice cream festival Tuesday evening at 1641 East Lascarawas Street. Dr. Herbruck leads the Sunday school class, with Attorney M. J. Braucher giving a lay address Sunday morning and Prof. H. M. Shutt scheduled for next Sunday.
Simpson M E Church Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will meet Tuesday afternoon in the church business room to open mite boxes. The president asks all mite boxes brought in. Cottage prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 4338 North Walnut Street. Regular mid week prayer service Thursday at 7 30 PM.
Zion Lutheran hosts a picnic at Meyers Lake Wednesday afternoon with assembly at 1 p.m. The Ladies Society meets at 2 p.m. The monthly vestry gathers at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday school business session precedes teachers' study. The organ room completes this week and the organ will be dedicated August 14.
First United Evangelical class in Bible study meets Monday at 7 30. Aid Union gathers Tuesday at 7 30 with a program and refreshments by the Sunday school class taught by J Taubensee. Prayer meeting Thursday at 1 30.
The German Evangelial Y. P. A. will convene Monday evening with a program planned.
First M E Church presents Dr L Smith sermon on Nazareth the Village of the Young Man Jesus as the final talk in the Bible villages series. Trinity Reformed male choir of 20 voices under C E Poorman led morning worship. Thursday prayer service will feature a blackboard exposition of the coming Sunday school lesson. Sunday school workers urged to attend.
Calvary Presbyterian notes Rev Townsends vacation starting August 1. Sunday school and Sunday morning services are combined for the next month. No Sunday evening services. Elder George W. P. Craig to lead the Thursday 7:30 PM prayer service.
Two members joined Sunday worship and five persons were baptized Sunday. Official board meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Willing Workers gather Thursday at 1 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 pm. Sunday school attendance reached 1599.
Members of United Presbyterian meet at Rock Point Pennsylvania on Thursday. Miss Corinne Smith leads the Wednesday gathering with Mrs. Gaston on Shorb street. The Christian Endeavor society plans a Meyers Lake picnic on Wednesday afternoon. Elsie Wible of the YWCA staff led the Sunday evening young people’s meeting.
Contractors Skeeles Campbell and Carl fight the appointment of L W Fitzpatrick to oversee brick paving on the Carton to Oldaburg road. Gilcrest remains firm, citing past issues with workers. The protest, backed by Attorney Mc Carty, likely goes to county commissioners Wednesday.
John Griffen Carlisle former secretary of the treasury under President Cleveland died at the Hotel Welcott in New York. His body to be taken to Washington for services, then interment in Covington Kentucky. Born September 5 1835 in Campbell Kentucky he rose from farmer’s son to Kentucky legislator and U S lawmaker before joining Cleveland’s cabinet.
The local committee plans a park picnic with free coffee milk and sugar for seniors and lemonade for children. An athletic program with about 100 dollars in cash prizes includes races for single and married women men and children. A Canton ball game is tentatively scheduled with Fast Liverpool as the opposing team. Trains depart Chester at 5 36 PM with later return options for the youth. Local barbers will join the association by closing shops for the event.
One month old Helena Hohman daughter of Mr and Mrs H Hohman of 1312 East Ninth street died Sunday afternoon. Interment was in Westlawn Cemetery after funeral services conducted from the same location at 3 o clock Monday afternoon.
John Edwin Whalen aged 13 months died at 609 East Third Street Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday morning with interment in Westlawn Cemetery.
Mrs Barnard Haubert age 56 years 11 months 3 days died at home in Pike township from a complication of diseases. Daughter of John and Mrs Stuskle she was a lifelong Stark county resident. Funeral from St Marys Catholic church at 9 am Monday with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Probate Judge Bow and Juvenile Officer Yutz ney placed 11 year old Samuel Lewis in the custody of his father in Akron. Samuel ran away from the Children s Fairmount home near Alliance after his parents divorced. The younger brother remains at the home and the father, a stationary engineer, agrees to care for Samuel properly.
Avery Shaffer age 22 and Rachel Grise age 19 of Canton receive a marriage license. Michael Wacksman 28 and Odele Hauser 20 of Alliance are also licensed. Fred Bellinski 23 and Alma Hayden 18 of Canton obtain a license.
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