Verdun Fortifications Hold Against Superior German Assault
Paris dispatch recounts night attacks on Verdun and Malancourt where German forces, estimated 26 000 to 30 000, faced stout French resistance. One company held back the enemy long enough for retreat to trenches, while machine guns mowed through attackers in intense house to house fighting.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Vaux
War Office
Malancourt
ANS
Petain
Petit Journal
Full Victory for U S Troopers Is Matter of Days
El Paso April 1. U S officers believe Francisco Villa and his routed forces cannot escape capture or death for many days after the San Geronimo battle. Pershing's plan yielded to Col. Dodd's initiative in a dash that crushed Villa and his followers. Four Villistas wounded, one fatally, as American cavalry surged toward Villa.
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EL Paso
Francisco Villa
San Geronimo
U.S
Fort Bliss
Gavira
Carranza
Juarez
Pershing
George Dodd
Villa
Dodd
Seventh Cavalry
Custer
Bell
Fort Elisa
Mexico
Col. Dodd
Submarine dispute stalls as evidence remains unclear
Washington officials say Germany will not accept responsibility yet, delaying a decision for a week or ten days. Secretary Lansing will gather available evidence from Americans and allies, while President Wilson sails on the Mayflower with compiled documents.
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Washington
Germany
The
Laning
Abmarine
Sussex
Wilson
Capitol
State Department
Paris
London
Atonic
Modern pirate fears fate of ocean bandits
Ernest P. Schiller known as the twentieth century Captain Kidd was brought to New York by federal officials after he single handed captured and held the British vessel Matappa with 57 men. He warned authorities he expects the U S should treat him as a prisoner of war and not hand him to Britain. He complained he fears a pirate fate and displayed torn clothes and a stooped figure upon arrival.
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New York
Ernest P. Schiller
C Apt. Kidd
Lewes
Delaware
Schiller
Hoboken
Clive Bayley
U. S
U. S. Coast Guard Service
Start Work On Old Street Job In City Repairs
City street department workers began repairing 9th Street NE between Walnut Ave NE and Market Ave N. The brick street laid on sand since 1901 wears from heavy traffic and narrow width. Bricks were raised several inches by thaw and deep ruts near Walnut Ave NE will require relaying a long stretch toward Market Ave N.
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City Street Department
9Th-St
Walnutaw NE
Market Av
Walhut-av
Market-ay N
Doctor Injured In Massillon Car Wreck At Harrisonay
Dr L F E Flickinger city physician fainted in an accident when a Massillon car struck his auto at Harrisonay and Tuscarawas Street. His car was demolished he was dragged under wreckage and rushed to Ingleside hospital where he was in the operating room by 10 15 am and reported seriously hurt though the full extent awaited examination.
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L. FE. Flickinger
Mahoning Rd
Massillon
Harrison-ay
Tuscarawas St
Flickinger
Ingleside Hospital
Interurban
Limited
Harrisonay
Tuscara
Canton Man Named Trustee of State Automobile Club
Frank Eaton of the Canton Auto mobile club was elected a trustee of the state association of automobile clubs at Akron. Richard H. Lee and Fred H. Ca ley were re elected president and secretary. Other officers elected include Royal S. Scott, Fred A. Harpham, E. J. Foss, David E. Baxter, and H. E. Freeman as treasurer. Delegates represented 200,000 Ohio automobile owners. The convention discussed good roads, lower licenses, safety rules, auto thief penalties, and gasoline costs. A resolution urged Congress to investigate surplus gasoline storage and consider embargoing oil or gasoline to Europe if justified.
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Frank Eaton
Canton Automobile Club
State Association of Automobile Clubs
Akron
Richard H. Lee
Fred H. Caley
Cleveland
Royal S. Scott
Toledo
Fred A. Harpham
E. J. Foss
Wooster
David E. Baxter
Lima
H. E. Freeman
Eaton
C. Killbury
J. R. Bentley
Andy Ankles
Ohio
Congress
Europe
Norwegian steamer Momento sinks. crew saved except one
The Norwegian steamer Momento of 1075 tons has sunk off London. All crew members were landed except one sailor who is believed to have perished.
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London
Momento
Jahnka Divorce Suit Filed After 37 Years and 13 Children
Mrs. Fredericka Jahnka files for divorce in Common Pleas Court at St. Clairsville from her husband Charles Jahnka alleging habitual drunkenness as the grounds.
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Fredericka Jahnka
Common Pleas Court
St. Clairsville
Charles Jahnka
Air Raider Shot Down In English Attack
One Zeppelin raider attacking eastern England was destroyed after surrendering off the Thames estuary. The damaged airship broke up after tow attempts failed and sank. Crew were evacuated but custody details remain undisclosed. Government likely to withhold usual prisoner privileges.
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England
London
Admiralty
Thames
Five Marion children perished in Scranton house fire
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 1 Patrick Marion’s home burned killing five children Joseph ten Mary seven Anna ten Margaret four Loretta thirteen months. Mother Mrs Marion suffered serious burns while trying to save them and leaped to safety with two daughters. Police found the infants as she carried them from the flames.
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Scranton
Patrick Marion
North Scranton
Marion
Joseph
Mary
Anna
Mararet
Loretta
Auto Wreck in Central Park Kills Two
An auto turned turtle in Central Park killed man Werner Brandenburg and seriously injured Florence Roberts age twenty three. A second woman and two men suffered minor injuries.
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New York
Central Park
Werner Brandenburgh
Florence Roberts
Canton Real Estate Men Learn to Draw Plans
City Engineer W. E. Sarver says planning commission is no longer needed as owners of allotments improve plans for streets in new additions. He notes plans are inspected before council acceptance and that the service director and engineering department handle reviews, reducing the commission's role.
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Canton Real Estate
W. E. Sarver
Sarver
Planning Commission
Spring Brings Em 10 Many Causes Of Fire
Warmer weather reduces fire alarms as furnaces rest and chimneys misbehave less. Fire Chief Mesnar notes spring lowers daily calls while summer fires often spread before discovery, easing some anxiety for fire crews.
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Mesnar
Surprise Attack Defeats Mexican Forces Near Villa Camp
Col Dodd’s cavalry press from Namiquipa drives Villista troops. Americans breach defenses through arroyos. Fire from 40 miles unsettles Villa forces as reports confirm rout and pursuit. Pablo Lopez fate remains unclear while Pancho Villa directs frantic defense.
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Col. Dodd
Namiquipa
Villista
Hernandez
Ness
Villistas
Villa
Pablo Lopez
Columbus
San Geronimo
Lopez
Pancho Villa
Wait For News Of Death Or Capture Of Villa
War department officials said news of Gen. Villa's death or capture could come at any time. They credited Col. George Dodd's squadron with a crushing blow to Villa's main force aiding Carranza. Officials note Carranza wants Villa taken by his own forces, now that he is isolated. No new fighting reports overnight. further Gen. Funston details expected soon. A small kitchen fire at G A Ritt's home was quickly contained.
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Washington
War Department
Villa
George Dodd
Mexico
Carranza
Gen. Funston
Russian hospital ship Portugal torpedoed and sunk
Paris April 1. The Russian hospital ship Portugal was torpedoed and sunk. The official report says the vessel went down with many wounded soldiers aboard.
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Paris
Portugal
Man Bound Over On Non Support Charge
James Kelley was bound over to the grand jury by Justice Corrs on a non support charge. He was placed in the county jail in default of an $800 bond.
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James Kelley
Grand Jury
Justice Corrs
Man Arrested Here For Non Support Charges
Raymond Ebie wanted on non support charges in New Philadelphia was arrested in Canton Friday evening by Motorcycle Officer Vogley. A letter to the Alliance Chain of Commerce denied a persistent rumor that Pennsy shops would be in Canton.
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Raymond Ebie
New Philadelphia
Canton
Vogley
Alliance Chain of Commerce
Pennsylvania Road
Pennsy
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Walie
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Waite
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