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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
3
A fragment quotes Eshail chbaayasmp claiming invention of a weapon so deadly war must cease. Miss Cayenne responds with a grim forecast that more engines of destruction could kill off people until battles cannot proceed.
A brief vignette captures a diner and server in a terse exchange over a simple bowl. The patron seeks more clarity about the dish while the server offers a courteous if minimal response. The scene hints at cautious dining etiquette.
Mrs. Anna Steinner, Boston policewoman, jokes about the smoking girl as the modern era shifts standards. She notes the traditional girl works openly while the cigarette smoker hides her habit. The exchange ends with a quip about divorce and remarriage.
A passenger declares he has switched loyalties to the Reds while aboard a tram or train. A bystander protests an anarchist label, but the conductor notes the man is simply discussing Rhode Island Reds chickens.
The head of the house enters quietly and asks for the mother who is hiding upstairs in the war zone. A boy hushes him and warns she is waiting with a range, setting a tense domestic scene.
A landlord and tenant exchange taunting remarks about flooded cellars with a grim wartime contrast. The cartoonish dialogue uses trench warfare imagery to minimize local misery by comparing it to soldiers in water.
A Western town woman describes stomach trouble and dramatic relief after using Grape-Nuts. She reports heartburn and gas easing, weight gain from 98 to 116 pounds, and renewed ability to work. Postum Co. Battle Creek promotes The Road to Wellville and “There’s a Reason.”
Gov. Willis signed 36 measures from the 81st Ohio assembly including the Cass highway bill and a new state office building. The bills cover rural school code amendments, penalties for bad checks, foot and mouth relief payments, and highway contract validation. Also noted are corporate formations and capital changes across Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Toledo.
Governor Trank Baillie returns from Washington and approves distribution of 255 pieces of official pie with 170 to Republicans and 85 to Democrats. The state tax commission plans to reorganize tax complaints boards in 85 counties, replacing most veterans with new staff for a 60 to 100 day summer term paying $10 a day. The host will be announced after the governor approves.
Adjutant General Hough of the Ohio National Guard and Governor Willis met Brigadier General Albert L. Mills in Washington. They conferred briefly on routine matters arising from the last annual inspection of the Ohio militia.
Male prisoners celebrated Memorial Day with a dance while female prisoners enjoyed a similar privilege. Men who played the women’s roles wore handkerchiefs tied around one arm. A prison yard picnic and chapel motion pictures followed the event.
The Democratic State Executive committee chair announces a joint meeting of the Democratic Central and Executive committees to back six measures. Organizers expect 60,000 signatures to secure the referendums, to be gathered by county and city groups in over half the counties and filed with the Secretary of State within 90 days.
State Auditor Donahue ordered a thorough audit of the last two legislatures. The probe, requested by Donahey, will compare expenses from the Willis and Cox administrations. It will itemize costs such as telephone bills flowers for desks office supplies and related spending.
Dry labor leaders plan a statewide prohibition coalition to counter the wet Labor League. Chas Stelzle of New York will head the organization and oversee investigating the impact of prohibition on labor. James A Robinson of Canton and L C Lewis of Columbus will join in active roles.
Lawmakers Debate state funding for an aviation corps. Senators and representatives signal the economy program prevents immediate grant but press for the improvement two years hence despite opposition to large appropriations.
John Moore state president of the United Mine Workers states that whether to call a referendum on the Gallagher bill repealing the compulsory feature of the Green anti coal screen act will be decided entirely by the miners’ Executive Committee.
Governor Willis signed several bills including Powell providing aid for weak school districts Lustig authorizing tax refunds to the state treasury Gil more authorizing land sales in Montgomery county Chapman allowing county commissioners to erect comfort stations Mueller establishing a court of domestic relations in Montgomery county Snyder permitting building and loan companies to sell their securities
The state Sunday School convention at Zanesville June 22 to 24 features 39 speakers plus Gov. WilLs. National figures from New York Chicago and Denver attend. Dr W G Clippinger emphasizes education and teacher training while noonday meetings target men with leaders from Cincinnati Brooklyn Denver and more.
The 700 foot concrete lake front dock in Cleveland was dedicated Sunday night marking a major step in beautifying the lake front. The five acre complex cost about half a million dollars and was built by the Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co and the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Co on city leased ground for 40 years. A street car line to the foot of E 9th St links steamer arrivals to downtown. Two new warehouses under construction will provide 2600 feet of space with rail sidetracks connecting to regional roads to handle freight growth.
John McDonald age 50 a laborer on the National pike fell under wheels of cut of cars on a narrow gauge railroad used by contractors. He survived but lost both legs and is hospitalized with recovery possible.
Columbus residents may circulate petitions to nominate candidates for assessor under the new tax law though it does not take effect until the day before the August primary, according to the attorney general.
Sandusky firefighters trade checker boards for knitting needles in their leisure, producing shawls for mothers wives and sweethearts rather than socks for soldiers. The group knits during off duty hours, turning free time into charitable craft.
Mrs Dora Hahn left her five-year-old son Harry playing in the yard while visiting a neighbor in Upper Sandusky. On returning, the child was missing and a search found his body in a cistern, indicating a tragic drowning.
Chicago Junction resident A A Clark and his daughter Mra H Crooks of Elyria were seriously injured when their car skidded on a sharp curve five miles south of Plymouth and overturned.
Conneaut born Bessemer fireman John Calhoun 24 seriously injured and three other B&LE railroad workers badly scalded when a flue burst on an engine at Cranesville. A rescue team rushed to the scene to aid injured crew members and prevent further damage.
Claude C. Gossett a 20 year old from Hillsboro Highland county won the Ohio county schools spelling bee hosted by the state agricultural commission. He spell 80 words correct to take the top prize of 50 dollars and a championship flag for his county.
Mayor Jacob C Messer of Oak Hill aged 46 died at his home after a long illness. He served as mayor for eight years and his current term was to expire this fall in Portsmouth.
The Canton school board released an enumeration showing a population of 62,128 for Canton, a gain of about 12,000 since the 1920 government census.
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