Martial Law Ordered as Columbus Quelled by Troops
Army officers seize control in Columbus with Harmon directing troops to suppress violence and restore order without input from city officials. Key measures to curb outrages remain undisclosed.
15 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Canton Evening Times
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1910
Page
1
Army officers seize control in Columbus with Harmon directing troops to suppress violence and restore order without input from city officials. Key measures to curb outrages remain undisclosed.
Rioting and arson during the streetcar strike lead Governor Harmon to summon up to 1000 National Guard and Columbus units, with General Speaks in command, to quell disorder. Police morale collapses as cars are attacked and barns dynamited. arbitration urged by councilman and business leaders.
The Canton Electric company trials a Tungsten lamp at Cherry and Ninth streets. If successful, the public service department may end the moonlight arc schedule of 186 lamps. Manager W. C. Anderson says it uses less current and could substitute without financial loss, noting the light color differs from standard arcs.
Fully 30 families were poisoned at an ice cream supper in Firebrick Kentucky near Portsmouth Ohio on Sunday. Dozens swooned on a schoolroom floor and many remain unable to return home. Physicians attended. several named individuals are listed among the ill and at least two are reported to die.
Alfred Tisch of 712 Myer Street faced police court on a charge from his wife alleging profane language and abuse. Judge Quinn ordered Tisch to stay away from the home and pay four dollars weekly for child support, with 15 days in the workhouse if he defaults.
Burglars forced a front window to enter the hardware shop of Les Skelton at 2229 South Market Street. They fled by the rear door after taking three dozen shirts and a dozen jumpers, leaving a cash register with under $1 in change. Mrs Wilhelm, neighbor, heard a noise at 1 AM Monday.
Cletus Willaman faced first degree murder charges for the April killing of Warren Koons and the alleged slaying of Mrs. Koons in Canton. Jury impaneling began with 36 jurors, eight excused for illness, as 39 original panel members were reduced.
John Lewis of 1209 Fulton Street was found suspended from a tree after a self harm attempt aided by neighbors who restrained him. Judge Quinn warned a future misbehavior could bring a 10 day suspended sentence in the workhouse. James A. Robinson acted as next friend to ensure sobriety.
Tokyo faces a flood disaster with about 700 dead and thousands more at risk. Cleanse and disinfection will be delayed for days as water recedes, with food shortages and epidemic concerns loom. Authorities struggle to distribute aid by boat while transportation lines remain cut.
Officer August Weidman arrested John Russ on a theft charge after finding a suitcase and clothing in his possession at the Wheeling and Lake Erie depot as he prepared to leave the city.
The Bartchy Hauger reunion will be held at Meyers Lake on Saturday August 20. Friends are invited to attend.
Help needed to perform editorial tasks. Must know English and be willing to work. Apply at Once Evening Times for fair wages.
Judge Ambler rules in favor of Mary Barber heirs over James McKinley and others on half of the McKinley block on South Market Street. Title quieted. rents not considered. He notes executor James Saxton conveyed property to Mrs McKinley for 9000 dollars within executor powers.
Judge orders Roy Cissne to bring his wife to court as investigation continues into Sunday night knife attack in the Jungles. Cissne accuses Joan Sarpinza, an Italian detainee, of provoking the disturbance while denying he used the knife. Sarpinza denies wrong doing and faces a charge of disturbing the peace when confronted. Police anticipate another arrest before Tuesday’s hearing.
Cholera infantum claims three infant lives as heat spreads illness in Canton. Infants include Joseph McKusia eleven months old of Massillon street buried at Westlawn. Ruth Doty three months old of Bedford street buried at Westlawn. and an infant child of Mike Cross on Thompson alley buried at Westlawn.
Coroner Harry A. March filed verdicts on 13 men killed when a Canton Ohio boiler at American Sheet and Tin Plate exploded last May. He attributes death to water hammer and notes the obsolete lap seam boiler built in Erie 15 years earlier, last inspected 11 weeks before the blast.
Nimisila park gains fame as a cooling water stop with many visitors each morning. Park Commissioner Eli Hardstein notes crowds drink from the wells to escape heat, joking he would be well off if paid a cent for every cup.
Cleveland man Sam Rose faced Judge Quinn after claiming a toothache forced him to lie in the yard of Edward Langenbach on North Cleveland avenue. Motor Cop Riffle testified Rose appeared inebriated, not suffering tooth pain. Rose received a five day workhouse sentence for lying.
All persons desiring garbage removal should call Stark Phone 1628 or Bell Phone 197. Cans furnished free. 7c for removal of a 10 gallon can once a week. 16 tickets cost 31.05. Yearly tickets 3.00. 8-T-10-15 J. R. Mackey, Manager.
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