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Newspaper
Piqua Daily Press
Location
Piqua, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
2
WM. G. SOFFER serves as editor-manager with J. B. GHIGER as assistant manager on the masthead. The note lists leadership roles and staff hierarchy typical of a midcentury paper, reflecting editorial and managerial structure.
An editorial condemns motorists who waste resources and endanger others, arguing those with means must sacrifice for the Liberty Loan. It calls for strict action against dangerous drivers who dazzle oncoming traffic with bright headlights, urging license revocation and institutionalization for safety.
The Piqua Daily Press editorial pages discuss a captionless poem attributed to W A Davenport. They argue the lines symbolize destruction, label the piece as aligning with evil, and propose the title The Baby as the intended caption. The column reflects on captions, editorial stance, and a Sage of Piqua quote about finding one’s groove.
Lewis N. Gibson of the Ohio Home Rule Association proposes to James A. White of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League a split of campaign funds to back the American Red Cross. The open letter urges each group to raise 250000 by August 15, 1917, only if no state wide liquor petition is filed by then. White declined to consider the proposal. outcome awaits heads of both factions.
Edward Mott Woolley writes the July McClure's feature Akron: Standing Room Only about the rubber industry in Akron. He details overcrowding as workers rush to rubber plants, plus illustrations by W. T. Benda and efforts to address the surge in labor demand.
This excerpt praises a writer's vivid portrait of Ohio's rubber industry. It highlights the rise of rubber magnates, fortunes won and lost, and Akron's vast rubber business. Woolley’s stay in Ohio reveals impressions of the key figures and methods that made the state a leading rubber manufacturer. The piece blends engaging narrative with factual industry detail.
Louis H. Orr of Colorado files for a federal injunction to halt bond issuance by the Miami County Conservancy District under the 1914 Ohio law. He argues the conservancy plan burdens landowners and violates state and federal constitutions, asking a three judge federal court to decide the questions. The case targets commissioners Henry M. Allen Edward A. Deeds and Gordon Rentschler and affects property assessments and future flood protection projects.
The armed Lay land line freighter Anglian of 5960 tons, carrying 10900 tons of ammunition and foodstuffs, was torpedoed in the English Channel while entering the port. Five of her fifty crew are missing. survivors were picked up by an English patrol boat and landed at a British port. Captain Laurensen commanded.
Washington June 14 Lluis Morale Sanchez nominated by President Wilson to the executive council of Porto Rico. The president also sent to the senate the nomination of John Punter to be receiver of public moneys at Montgomery Alabama.
Carterville, Missouri, superintendent William Mitchell and merchant Sherman Smith descended an old mine shaft to zinc or lead shiners. They reported thousands of writhing snakes of many species emerging from rock bowlders and a spring below the drift, with seventy six snakes disposed of before the water filled with mud and a cave-in is suspected.
In Haven, Sigmund risks burning wood as coal runs scarce. His parrot, heard saying its hot, was found inside the kitchen oven after a night by the cold house. The bird escaped unharmed though less talkative, while Sigmund notes the incident explains the oven confinement. The tale of a monkey at Transcom Park adds a separate zoo incident as the porcupine defends itself against the primate.
Allen J Sporeman of New York visits Piqua on business. Howard May of Cleveland arrives to see his grandmother Mrs Caroline May. Y M C A boys prepare to camp at Evergreen Lake next Monday. Mrs David Whitmer visits from Saginaw after a death in the family. Minnie Reedy mourned in Saginaw. Mayne Davis accompanies Minnie on California trip. H E Small of Kansas City, flutist with Christine Giles Co, visits Miss Marie Small and family. Dora Johnson to visit at Pt Benjamin Morrison. Mrs John Bateman to stay with Miss Kate Johnson. Mrs A L Bonner of St Paris shops in Piqua. Mrs Chas Ohmer and others host house party for Miss Althoff. Lawrence Frakawill weekends in Toledo. Mrs William Gantwell called to Union City for cousin George Kennedy’s death. Harold A Loomis of Kokomo on business. Lucile and Catherine Trowbridge with aunt in McKeesport. Mr and Mrs Harry Speciman and Bonita Deming motor to Versailles. Mrs Joseph Geiger visiting relatives in Dayton.
Dr William S Hoy sixty four state representative from Jackson county died suddenly of apoplexy on East Main street in Columbus during a visit to his son Dr Carl Hoy He had long suffered arteriosclerosis myocardiitis and asthma and asthma and the heat are believed to have triggered the attack He was founder and longtime head of Hoy hospital Wellston known as the poor man surgeon He opposed civil service and served as a reformer in the railway surgeons groups He is survived by a widow and one son with burial set for Wellston.
A U S steamship reports destroying a German submarine on arrival at an American harbor. Officers refused details beyond saying the merchant ship maneuvered to ram and sunk the boat after two U boats attacked from each side. The merchant vessel lost a blade from its propeller.
A June 14 blaze at an eleven story former American Sugar refinery on the Brooklyn waterfront left two dead and two dying, fifteen hospitalized in serious condition, and twenty listed as missing. The fire began with a condenser explosion and engulfed the refinery complex.
A St Louis corporation grew capital from 20000 to 2560000 in 12 years through advertising. The record, cited by the St Louis Star, argues that properly distributed printer's ink is valuable and the right quality of promotion yields strong returns.
In the Atchison Globe a witty line suggests a man as easily aroused as his suspicions would lessen the need for alarm clocks, reflecting a humorous take on vigilance and readiness. The brief quip frames alertness as a daily measure.
Mrs G A McClure of Findlay and Mrs M M Martin of Wapak return home after being summoned by the illness and death of their sister, Minnie Bonham. Mrs J M Shannon departs for Detroit for social events in honor of Miss Wigabeth Buedin whose wedding is set for June 20. Mr and Mrs Geo Krahn visited relatives in Joy City earlier. Mrs Frank Schaler and Mrs Mary Enright visit sister Mrs Saterwald in Wapakonta.
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