Troops Ordered to Durand as Buffalo Strike Rages
In Durand Michigan militia was dispatched after Grand Trunk strikebreakers were blocked. Governor Warner ordered A B C and H companies to guard the junction as strikers and supporters clash. At Bridgeport Buffalo, two freight cars and a caboose were burned, with 1500 cars idle in yards awaiting Grand Trunk delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
First Infantry
Durand
Midh
Grand Trunk Railway
Warner
Watson
Shiawassee County
Grand Trunk
Buffalo
Buffalo Division
Bridgeport
H G. Foster
Officials urge boil order as race water may be used
Water works officials warn that due to heavy demand race water may be turned into city mains in emergencies including fires. Residents are told to boil city water for drinking until further notice to prevent contagion. Officials note efforts to curb waste but demand remains high as funding awaits bond money for upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbert
Obliger
State Board of Health
Water Works Department
Council
Public Service Department
Bryan refuses to yield in county option battle
W. J. Bryan says he will back Democratic candidates who support county option and pledge all ticket seekers to back initiative and referendum. He notes the convention failure does not end the fight and argues the issue will influence governors and senators in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Grand Island
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Oregon
United States
Burkett
Allied Troops Pour Into Columbus As Army Mobilizes
Troops from the Third, Second, and Sixth regiments arrived or mobilized in Columbus to guard the city. Major Keifer and Major Hubler lead the first detachments from the Third, while Major Bryant and Major Howard command Second and Sixth units. Troop A of Cleveland and the Cincinnati field hospital also report in as General McMacken sets headquarters in the governor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Camp Perry
Eaward S. Bryant
Lima
Jingiay
Paulding
van Wert
St. Marys
Sycamore
Ottawa
Columbus
Lloyd W. Howard
Toledo
Bellevue
Fostoria
Bryan
Napoleon
Defiance
Clyde
Fremont
Port Clinton
Cleveland
Wm. M Scoheld
Wreveland
Horace Keifer
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Keifer
Robert J. L. Hubler
Milo
Herbert G. Catrow
Hocking Valley
L. W. Howard
Edward S. Bryant
Bloomdale
Field Hospital Corps
Cincinnati
Howard Ware
Fire destroys Grand Trunk station near Bridgeport Ontario
A Grand Trunk waiting room and station in Amagari near Bridgeport Ontario burned today. Authorities say the fire was incendiary and likely the work of strike sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Grand Trunk
Amagari
Bridgeport
Ont
Premonition Aunts Describes Des Moines River Death
Harry Orwick formerly of Canton sank in a Des Moines river mud hole near Morningside Park while swimming with CC Hammond. He died of heart disease induced by the excitement. Hammond, saved by his wife, survived. Mrs. Orwick and a daughter survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Florwicek
Canton
Des Moines
Morningside Park
WH. M. Simier
Clarke Avenue
Orwick
Oliver Wallpaper
CC. Hammond
Hammond
Modern Woodmen of America
Ohio Builders Supply Association Meet at Cedar Point
The Ohio Builders Supply Association holds its annual convention at Cedar Point on August 19 and 20. Lieut. Gov. Treadway will deliver one of the addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Ohio Builders Supply Association
Cedar Point
Treadway
Mayflower Sails From Biddeford Pool for Beverly Return
The presidential yacht Mayflower departed Biddeford Pool early today for the final leg of its return cruise to Beverly. The president and his party are due to arrive this afternoon aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford Pool
Beverly
Debs Undergoes Mayo Operation at St Marys Hospital
Eugene V. Debs the Socialistic leader had an operation at St Marys hospital in Rochester performed by Doctors Mayo. The illness or reason was not disclosed but Mayo brothers say the condition is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
Eugene Y. Debs
St. Mary's Hospital
Mayo
Finance Committee to Meet on City Safety Building Needs
Members of the finance committee of council will meet Thursday to discuss financial needs for the safety building. Attendees include Safer T. W. Dunwoodie, Turnbull, and Solicitor Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committace of Council
Safer
T. W. Dunwoodie
Vor
Turnbull
Blake Cuss
Neg Uibe
Vesta Hernd Embroidery Club Meets at Mrs Arnold’s Home
Members of the Vesta Hernd embroidery club were entertained by Mrs Walter Arnold at 715 Mahoning Street on Thursday afternoon. Ten persons attended and spent time on fancy work. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta Herne Embroidery Club
Walter Arnold
Mahoning Street
Coral club gathers for afternoon at Newton Street home
Mrs Frank C Miller hosted the Coral club at her Newton Street residence on a Wednesday. The pleasant afternoon featured fancy work and refreshments for 19 guests. The next hostess will be Mrs Elmer Pieren at her home 2 Weet Third street August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Miller
Coral Club
Newton Street
Elmer Pieren
Third Street
Stark Delegates Rally for Harding at Republican Convention
Stark county delegates returned from Columbus with word that Albert M. Dueber impressed as chairman. On ballots they supported Harding with 26 votes on the first, 15 on the second, and full support on the third ballot, amid Columbus streetcar strikes and local political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
G Harding
Stark County
Columbus
Albert M. Dueber
Stark
Longworth
Garfield
Harding
Social and Personal Notices Include Travel Plans and Reunion
Clifford Cornell and Leroy Weckle have traveled to Buffalo Niagara Falls and point in Canada with Cornell planning a New York state tour returning by summer’s end. The Spot and Freeman families announce their eleventh annual reunion at Mrs Anna Bonvalot’s Reedurban home on Saturday August 13. Rain postponed the First U B Sunday school trolley party led by O L Hon. rescheduled for next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Cornell
South
Clarendon Avenue
Leroy Weckle
Newport Avenue
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Pointe
Canada
Mr. Cornell
New York State
Spot
Freeman
Anna Bonvalot
Reedurban
U. B
O. L. Hon
Governor Harman Returns to Columbus as Troops Mobilize
Governor Harman, vacationing in Charlevoix, Mich., telegraphed Adjutant General Weybrecht then decided to return to Columbus. He left this afternoon and will arrive tomorrow morning. Mayor Marshall keeps city control and troops will aid local authorities to preserve order. Martial law only possible if violent outbreaks occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harmon
Charlevoix
Mich
Weybrecht
Marshall
Marriage Licenses for Canton Residents
Elmer Derram age 22 and Clara Schner age 18 from Canton obtained a marriage license. Norman Wirth 25 and Beasie Myers 21. John Turk 25 and Rosa Spall 20 also listed for license issuance in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Derram
Clara Schner
Canton
Norman Wirth
Beasie Myers
John Turk
Rosa Spall
Alliance
Eagle Outing Club heads home from Crooked Lake trip
Members of the Eagle Outing club will break camp at Crooked Lake Michigan Friday afternoon and arrive home Saturday morning. A. F. Meyers of the George LD. Harter bank tore ligaments in his left shoulder while playing ball and was treated by Dr. Kd. Hrant who says he will be unable to work for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Outing Club
Crooked Lake
Michigan
A. F. Meyers
George LD. Harter Bank
Kd. Hrant
Strike sympathizers assault Ohio militia bound for Columbus
In Hamilton on July 28 strike sympathizers hurled iron bolts and stones at 60 members of Company F Third Regiment Ohio National Guard as they waited for a train to Columbus. The militiamen had no ammunition, offered no resistance, and rested in the depot. Captain Charles L Hunter led the unit amid strong antijob sentiments in Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Columbus
Charles L. Hunter
Company F
Paris President commutes death sentence in Gouin murder
President Pajlieres today commuted the death sentence of Private George Graby to life imprisonment for his role in the Gouin murder alongside Henri Michel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pajlieres
George Graby
Henri Michel
Mme. Gouin
First field hospital corps joins militia during streetcar strike
Cincinnati reports the First field hospital corps under Captain Howard Ware left for Columbus to join the militia guarding the streetcar strike. The 40 men were awakened at 3 30 am by orders from Adjutant General Weybrecht and arrived at Grand Central depot as the Big Four train pulled out. The unit then marched to Pennsylvania station to board a Columbus train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Field Hospital Corps
Howard Ware
Columbus
Weybrecht
Tragedy on Wabash Tracks Claims 75-Year-Old D. J. Humphrey
D. J. Humphrey a wealthy retired druggist aged 75 was struck and killed instantly by a freight train while crossing the Wabash tracks at Napoleon Colorado? The report states he died at the scene with authorities investigating the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon, CO
Wabash Tracks
D. J. Humphrey
Humphrey
Rain Impedes Canton Ice Cream Festival at Nimisila Park
Social notes recount an ice cream festival at Nimisila Park hosted by St Pauls Catholic church Wednesday evening. Rain disrupted the event though attendees and committee members held final planning for the convention with August dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Nimisila Park
Trinity Lutheran Picnic At Meyers Lake
Trinity Lutheran church plans a Meyers Lake picnic Friday with a program of contests followed by a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran
Trinity Lutheran Church
Meyers Lake
Picnic Sheltered as Rain Forces Change of Plans
Members of the First Presbyterian church held a Wednesday picnic at the Bennett farm near New Berlin. About 100 rode from Canton on the 12 o clock car. A program was planned but heavy rain forced attendees to take refuge on the Bennett residence piazza where supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Bennett Farm
New Berlin
Canton
Bennett
Wesleyan Sunday School Picnic At Nimisila Park
Members of the Wesleyan Sunday school held a picnic at Nimisila park on Thursday. Dinner was served under the trees at noon and supper was to be taken in the grove. The afternoon included informal activities with a program of games for the children. Rev. F. Davis is pastor of the Wesleyan church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Sunday School
Nimisila Park
F. Davis
Wesleyan Church
Disciples of Hoyle Close Summer Meeting at Lakeview
The Disciples of Hoyle Kucher held a summer closing meeting with a 6 o'clock dinner at Lakeview hotel Meyers Lake on Wednesday. Honors went to Mrs H Baker and Mrs Al Mayforth with a consolation prize to Mrs John Hall. a theater party followed. Attendees included Mrs Karl Krum, Mrs H Baker, Mrs Sarah Hahm, Mrs Colin Welshymer, Mrs Sam Douglass, Mrs John Hall, Mrs Al Mayforth, Mrs William Reed, and Mrs Charles Mory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disciples of Hoyle
Disciples of
Hoyle Kucher
Lakeview Hotel
Meyers Lake
Eitcher
H. Baker
al Mayforth
John Hall
Karl Krum
H Baker
Sarah Hahm
Colin Welshymer
Sam Douglass
William Reed
Charles Mory
In Honor of Miss Lovett at West Ninth Street Visit
Mrs Arthur KR Smith entertained Wednesday evening in West Ninth street to honor Miss Jennie Lovett who will depart for Vanville Pennsylvania about August 4. The gathering included games and refreshments with guests Miss Lucy Keliog Miss Eleanor Fellheimer Miss Vance Wibie Miss Anna Mary Miss Alice Bennett Miss Maude Ream Miss Maude Wenger Miss Ida Jacot Mrs A R Smith and Miss Lovett.
Daddy Harper of Carrollton Visits Canton for Supper
Daddy Harper a longtime Carrollton hotel proprietor known to traveling commercial men is visiting Canton for several days. He registers at the Barnett house and meets trains to greet guests. Canton commercial men hosted him to supper on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bupper
Daddy Harper
Carrollton
Ohio
Canton
Barnett House
J. H
Harper
South End Euchre Club Hosts Wagon Party Plans
Mrs. William Nutting hosted the South End Euchre Club at her home Wednesday afternoon with several tables in play. Honors went to Mrs. Adam Wilhelm and Mrs. Lizzie Akins. Members present included Mrs. Lizzie Akine, Mrs. Charles Brauchler, Mrs. Adam Wilhelm, Mrs. Mary Cool, Mrs. William St. Clair, Mrs. Andrew Wagner, and Mrs. Nutting. The club plans a wagon party to a Navarre friend's home next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Miss Webers Hostess Tea With Friends at New Berlin Road
Miss Lucile Weber entertained several girl friends at her home on the New Berlin road Wednesday afternoon. Six tables of 50 and an elegant luncheon were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Huntington
R. B. Scott
New York
Huntington
Cleveland Avenue
Nelle Huntington
Lakeside Country Club
Bridge
Lucile Weber
New Berlin Road
Preparing for Convention Plans for national gathering discussed
Catholic Ladies of Columbia met Wednesday evening to map plans for the upcoming national convention. Members reviewed travel, program details, and local arrangements, aiming to promote orderly proceedings and wide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Reigier Family Reunion at Nimisila Park
About 100 Riegler family members from Canton and vicinity gathered for the second annual reunion at Nimisila park. A program of games and contests followed by dinner and supper in Park Hall. Officers for the coming year were elected after a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reigier
Riegler
Nimisila Park
Canton
Park Hall
Hary Riegler
Alice Riegler
Ralph Riegler
Knights of Columbus Party at Peter Mier Farm
Knights of Columbus invites members and their families or guests to a Friday event at the Peter Mier farm with Norwood's Orchestra. The dance platform will be used, and attendees are expected to arrive with a guest. Party plans include a 7:30 departure and a later departure time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Peter Mier
Norwood
Lawrence Mook and Miss Vesta Lawrence Wed at Home
Miss Vesta Lawrence and Mr Charlies F. Mook married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs C G Lawrence 1607 Housel street by Rev C W Recard First United Brethren church Attendants were Miss Clara Kebl and William Mook only immediate friends present Mr Mook works for American Roll and Foundry Co They will reside at 215 South Harrison street A china shower for Mrs Mook will be hosted by her girl friends at her parents home next Monday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Mook
Vesta Lawrence
Charlies F. Mook
C. G. Lawrence
Housel Street
C. W. Recard
First United Brethren Church
Clara Keb
William Mook
Mook
American Roll and Foundry Company
South
Harrison Street
Social and Personal News From Canton
The Canton social page notes visits and travels by local residents including George W. Schmucker of Canal Dover, W Vorhees of East Sparta, Miss Amon of Cleveland, Ira M. Lowns of Carrollton, John A. Hosty of Cincinnati, and Ruth Feldbush of Cleveland. Also listed are Conrad Sweitzer and Mrs. J Hanley travels, plus a B & O clerk Joseph Kennelly taking a three month leave to travel across the United States to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Alliance
Canton
George W. Schmucker
Canal Dover
W. ©. Vorhees
East Sparta
Amon
Cleveland
Dumbleton
Cleveland Avenue
Ira M. Lowns
Carrollton
Carrel County
John A. Hosty
L. & N. Railroad
Cincinnati
Ruth Feldbush
East Euclid Street
Linwood
North Almherst
Conrad Sweitzer
North Cleveland Avenue
California
J. Hanley
New Castle
Rev. Hanley
Chautauqua
S. Paulus
East Third Street
Emma Neich
Gibbs Street
Arthy King
T. J. King
A. W. Hoffhines
Joseph Kennelly
Baltimore
United States
Caiifornia
Baltimore Editor Struck by Taxi in Mercy Hospital Care
William Frisch longtime managing editor of the Baltimore American is hospitalized after being struck by a taxicab last night in Baltimore. He has serious injuries but is reported in stable condition pending further medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Frisch
Baltimore American
Mercy Hospital
Good Roads Men Rally For Better Highways
National good roads congress opens with Wim Sulzer as presiding officer. He argues improved highways aid commerce and farming, citing US agricultural production of 70 billion dollars in 11 years and the wasted miles and costs from poor roads. He calls for immediate reform and prudent statesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Niagara Falls
National Good Tay Congress
Wim Sulzer
United States
Bulldog Sent to Chicago After Bite Incident
An English bulldog owned by Mr. Erle BE Wagner from Meyers Lake was shipped to Chicago after biting Peter Forney a grocer several weeks ago. No rabies developed. Mr Forte has returned to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle BE. Wagner
Meyers Lake
Peter Forney
Chicago
Mr. Forte
Newark Lynching Grand Jury Report Delayed Amid Subpoenas
Newark anticipation rises as the Ptherington lynching grand jury delays its report and issues subpoenas for 17 additional witnesses. The extended timeline heightens scrutiny of the case and potential disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ptherington
Those Pies of Boyhood and Electric Ritters Ad
A vintage ad promotes Electric Ritters as a tonic to restore digestion and vitality. It contrasts boyhood vigor with modern stomach and kidney weakness and urges readers to try the tonic at C. K. Hug Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bat Hood
C. K. Hug Drug Co
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Duke of Orleans
France
Mexico
Duc
Coney Island
Europe
Will
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Hamilton Company
HF. Orwick
Enista
Simler
Vesta Herne Club
Dueber
BIG Watch Factory
Upham
Brown
W. E. Homer Co
Miss Weber
Dog
Business College
North Market St
Bell
Rikers
Vantines
Colgates
Courtland Pharmacy
Canton Cement Specialty Co., Inc
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