Board of Education eyes high school annex via Bible Institute building
The Board of Education considered using the third floor of the Bible Institute building as school rooms and to adapt other spaces for high school purposes. A decision hinges on inspector reports and plans to install three fire escapes and partitions, with reopening next fall requiring seven teachers.
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Board of Education
Cus
Stitute
Chance Avenue
Oxford
Board of Edicot
Cen H
Lehman
Death by own action cited in Terrett case developments
Investigations into Justin Terrett's death on Lafayette Street indicate no homicide. Police say the situation points to death by self action with neighbors noting Terrett's melancholy and remarks on life's burdens. Water service warnings and political subscription notices appear in the same issue.
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Terrett
Harry A. March
Taursernoon
Groner Cleared on Faulty Indictment in Canton Bridge Scam
Canton contractor Charles C. Groner is freed after a judge sustains a demurrer on charges of defrauding the city by false labor bills for bridge painting. Prosecutor Krichbaum plans a rehearing after uncovering new authorities. trial was set for July 11 but may be delayed pending the ruling.
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Ambler
Charles C. Groner
Canton
Krichbaum
Pontius
Luther Day
James Amerman
Krrchbaum
Groner
Department of Public Service
C EB. Lowther
Luther
Big Verdict Set Aside In Massillon Car Accident Case
Common Pleas Judge Harter granted a new trial in the damages suit filed by the estate of Thomas McGuire against N. O. T. company. A jury had awarded $6500 to the plaintiff after McGuire, a Massillon-West Brookfield motorman, died when his car jumped the track allegedly due to a defective roadbed.
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Harter
McGuire Estate
N. O. T. Company
John ©. Welty
Common Pleas
Thomas McGuire
City water extension vote by East Tuscarar residents
Property owners on east Tuscarar street between Belden and Brenner avenues agreed to contribute 450 for a 622 foot water mains extension. Subscribers include Joseph Richer Mrs Clara Weiss H C Vanvoorhis Fred Burkhardt Mrs Matilda Devarney and J Kreichbill.
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Tuscarawas Street
Belden
Brenner Avenues
Joseph Richer
Clara Weiss
H. C. Vanvoorhis
Fred Burkhardt
Matilda Devarney
J. Kreichbill
Two Couples File Common Pleas Divorce Petitions
Grace Carver lists Watson Carver as absent for over three years and non support as grounds for divorce. the couple married March 1902 and have no children. Attorney James J. Grant represents the wife. Viola Brinker is alleged absent for three years. Thomas Brinker seeks divorce with no stated cause. Married November 1904 at Wilmot, Ohio. Attorneys Lynch and Day filed the petition.
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Grace Carver
Watson Carver
Kansas
James J. Grant
Thomas Brinker
Viola Brinker
Lynch & Day
Wilmot, O
Governors Back Move to Bar Jeffries Johnson Fight Pictures
Governors from multiple states respond to Secretary Shaw urging bans on displaying the Jeffries Johnson prize fight. Officials from Richmond Chicago Charleston Providence Little Rock and Augusta express support or describe existing controls signaling a coordinated move to curb exhibition for peace and morals.
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Boston
Shaw
Christian Endeavor Society
Jeffries-Johnson
Richmond
Wai
Wm. Hodges Mann
Chicago
Deneen
James Whittaker
Little Rock
G. W. Donaghey
Augusta
Bert M. Bernald
Salt Lake City Debate On Fight Pictures
Salt Lake City editor argues prohibition of fight pictures is impracticable. says exhibits will be shown worldwide before the legislature convenes. Spry comments on the broader reach of films and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Spry
Montana Law Gaps Allow Fight Picture Exhibitions
Helena dispatch notes state Montana laws lack specificity to bar exhibition of fight pictures and that such screenings may proceed, with continuation promised on Page Two. The brief hints at ongoing legal ambiguity and potential regulatory gaps.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Polite Robber Bows and Ransacks Home During Circus Parade
A courteous thief with a skeleton key entered Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Lang’s home at 1915 West Third Street during a circus parade and stole 50 dollars in cash jewelry worth 37 and a gold neck chain. Miss Addie True confronted him but misjudged his intent.
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E. D. Lang
West Third Street
Andrew Wilhelm
Martin Family Reunion Elects Officers at Nim Isila Park
Officers were chosen at the Martin family reunion held at Nim Isila Park. William H. Martin is president, Philip Leglise secretary, Miss Mary Martin treasurer, with a road entertainment committee led by Mrs. H N Martin and others. The 1911 gathering will occur July 4 at Sila Park.
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Martin
Nimisila Park
William H. Martin
The
Harrisburg
Heat and Excitement Cause Woman to Collapse
Mrs. Lizzie Beck of 337 West Ninth Street fainted on Central Savings Bank steps during a circus parade. Heat and excitement caused a shoulder blade fracture when she toppled from tiptoes. she was taken to her sister Mrs. Charles Boorn’s home via Miller Blanchard’s ambulance. It was Canton’s first heat prostration of the season reported to authorities.
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Central Savings Bank
Lizzie Beck
West Ninth Street
Beck
Charles Boorn
Miller Blanchard
Canton
Vanity Will Cost Society Woman Heavily in Taxes
Chicago society women face higher taxes as a new project audits high living. A scrap book of society clippings shows diamond brooches tiaras pearl ropes pendants and gift bequests used by the board of review to guide assessors.
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United Press
Chicago
Daily Papers
Board of Review
Forest Fires Menace Michigan Towns Across North Region
Residents in northern Michigan endure multiple wildfires threatening towns from Gaylord to Pickford. Crews battle flames in Otsego and Menominee counties while Cedar River and Wells logs burn, with 200000 feet of timber lost and storms awaited to dampen the blazes.
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Michigan
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Gaylord
Otsego County
Lower Peninsula
Boyne City
Cedar River
Menominee County
Upper Michigan
Crawford and Son
I. Stephenson Company
Wells
Escanaba
Pickford
Auto Speeders Before Court In Police Action
Judge Quinn set 8 am Saturday for speeding cases where owners failed to appear. Chief Staith to send a officer if defendants do not show. Diebold Motor Car Co. revealed a mislinked auto sped and was dismissed. Dr. A B Walker’s $10 bond was forfeited for nonappearance.
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Quinn
Chief Staith
Robert J. Diebold
Diebold Motor Car Company
Dr. A. 8. Walker
Orrie Enniss
Dr. Walker
Extra police on duty for circus visit
Chief Smith ordered extra policemen on duty Thursday to guard against theft by stragglers at the Barham and Bailey circus. Two Alliance officers will provide aid, following intercity plans. Canton officers will go to Alliance next Saturday for the circus there.
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Barham & Bailey
Smith
Alliance
Canton
July Payments Due for Greater Canton Campaign Subscriptions
July payments on lot subscriptions are payable this week at the secretary’s office for the Greater Canton campaign committee located at 424 Folwell Building. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A 10 percent discount on fully paid subscriptions is offered this week only.
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Greater Canton
Marathon Dance Breaks Five Mile Record At Chester Park
Cincinnati July 7 five miles in 44 minutes set a record in a Marathon dance at Chester park amusement resort last night. Couples were to Waltz 50 times around the ballroom and finishers faced five more rounds for prizes. Seven girls collapsed exhausted and many others dropped out after tumbling to the floor.
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Cincinnati
Chester Park
Residents press for slower streetcars on West Tuscarawas Hill
Residents along West Tuscarawas Street call on police to enforce the 12 mile per hour streetcar limit after a Wednesday night accident on the hill that injured Joan A. Burns. Automobile owners Lewis Gibbs and Elmer W. Gibbs argue streetcars endanger more lives than autos and urge action. Judge Quinn has also received similar complaints.
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Joan A. Burns
West Tuscarawas
West Tuscarawas Street
Lewis Gibbs
Elmer W. Gibbs
Jdge Quinn
Willaman Trial Set for August Murder Case in Canton
Cletus Willaman charged with first degree murder for the deaths of Warren E. Koons and Mrs. Koons in Canton will face trial August 15. Judge Ambler set the date after Willaman was arraigned and pled not guilty. The court overruled preliminary pleadings by defense attorneys Upham and Braucher before the plea.
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Cletus Willanan
Waren E. Koons
Canton
Warren E. Koons
Ambler
Upham
Braucher
Police Shoot Dog After Bites Reported at Prospect Address
Police report a cocker spaniel owned by the Conroy family at 709 Prospect Street was shot Thursday after it bit two boys. Arthur Reese of Camden Avenue was bitten in the hip and Scoville Robinson of Prospect Street wounded in the breast. Owners say the boys teased the dog.
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Conroy
Prospect Street
Arthur Reese
Camden Avenue
Scoville Robinson
Summer Mail Change Notes for The Times
A notice instructs readers to update mailing addresses for summer absence. It provides steps to have the Times or News mailed to a new address and includes a placeholder for a phone contact. The message emphasizes timely address changes during summer.
Canton Eyes Expansive City Park System With Creek Views
Civic leaders urge a broad park network for Canton using Water Works park, McKinley monument grounds, Boulevard park and adjacent tracts. Proposals highlight Nimishillen creek scenery, riverine edges, and unused land at Sprankle, Meyers woods, and Westlawn cemetery, noting funding as the barrier.
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Water Works Park
McKinley Monument
Nimishillen
Canton
Boulevard Park
Meyers Park
Dueber- Hampden Works
TuscaraWas Street
South Carolina
Sprankle Farm
Sprankle
Westlawn Cemetery
Cook and Nimisila
Lake Street
Meyers Woods
Josiah Hartzell
Board of Park Commissioners
Canton Normal School Site Effort Reaches Columbus Meeting
Attorney Frank N. Sweitzer and Canton educators plan to push for Canton as a state normal school site. The commission on normal school sites meets in Columbus on Wednesday July 13 to set a hearing date and arrange visits to proposed locations. Members include Clement L. Martzolff Athens chairman William H. Johnson Granville secretary Newton J. Catrow Miamisburg John Ss Hummel Wilmington Levi D. York Portsmouth.
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Frank N. Sweitzer
Canton
Columbus
Clement L. Martzolff
Athens
William H. Johnson
Granville
Newton J. Catrow
Miamisburg
John Ss. Hummel
Wilmington
Levi D. York
Portsmouth
Regular meeting of Canton lodge 230 L O O M
Canton lodge 230 L O O M holds regular meeting at Eagles Hall in McCurdy block on Friday evening July 1. Business of importance. Members urged to attend. Secretary available at 6 50 PM to collect dues for next quarter. Thos J Miller Dictator and Charles Witter Secretary announce dues.
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Canton Lodge
Eagies’ Hall
McCurdy Block
Car
Tusc
Walnut
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Woodland
North Street
Ors
Lehucu
Ings Steiner
Lans
Fies
Joseph Ryan
Terretts
Board of Service
L. B
W. P. G. Harding
Birmingham, Alabama Society
Guy Johnson
Clubman
Ing
Johnson
Tuscara- Was Street
Express Selves
Charleston
S. C
M. F. Ansel
Providence
R. L
A. J. Pothier
Martin Family Reunion Association
Polige
Diebold
Willaman
Koons
Sary
Sweitzer
Moose
Thos. J. Miller
Charles 4. Witter
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