Counter Attacks Hold Germans In Critical Front Fight
News from the front reports heavy fighting as Allied forces repulse German assaults along a wide arc from Montdidier to Montdidier and the Avre. British French efforts push forward at several points, with Moreuil and surrounding woods changing hands and Haig signaling continued vigorous counterattacks to relieve pressure on key railway lines toward Paris Calais.
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Haalgia
Damehead Treage
Prem
Paris
Serre
Albert
Haig
Albert W
William Phillip Simms
United Prose
Moreuil
Avre
Demuin
British War Office
Simms
Luce
Somme
Calais-Paris
Llies
London
U. P
War Office
Montdidier
Amins
Breuil
Lassigny
Surpe
Fuchy
Arras
Oise
Chauny
Berlin
Paris-Calais
William Phillip Sim
Walted Press Star
France
Canton Seeks Honor Flag in Third Liberty Loan Drive
Canton plans to win an honor flag from the U S treasury by surpassing its quota in the third Liberty Loan issue. Judge Harter expressed confidence Canton will meet the goal as a mass meeting and campaign arrangements accelerate. The drive opens with a large patriotic demonstration at the county auditorium on April 8 with speakers including Senator Omer and Congressman McCulloch.
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Blarkee Liberty Lowtax
Fanization
Canton
United States Treasury
Department
Tederal Reserve District
Harter
Liberty Loan
Chamber of Commerce
Omerene
McCulloch
Paul Sutphen
Fea Attempra
Hantred Eeders
Adcratt Club
Repre
County Liberty Loan
Courtland Hotel
John M. Criley
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank
County’ Loan Committee
Weland
Judge Dismisses Suit to Drop Burial Association
Judge Harvey Ake dismissed Ida M. Stewart's suit against Canton Mutual Burial Association at the request of counsel for both sides. The petition named Miller Co. funeral directors as agents of the association seeking receivership. Attorney Wendell Herbruck, named receiver, was relieved after dismissal, allowing the burial association to resume operations with about 4,000 members.
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Harvey Ake
Ida M. Stewart
Canton Mutual
Plainst
Miller Co
Wendell Herbruck
Russo Romanian Peace Treaty Concluded
Petrograd reports that the Russo Romanian peace treaty has been concluded. It provides for Romanian evacuation of Bessarabia within two months, exchange of prisoners, and exportation of Bessarabian wheat surplus to Romania. The text notes weather and local ads interspersed in the issue.
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Petrograd
U. P
Bessarabia
Rumania
Navy plans long-range gun for 103 miles
The Navy Department in April announced plans to develop a long-range gun under the subcaliber plan capable of carrying shells to a range of 103 miles. The initiative signals a push to enhance artillery reach and naval firepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy Department
Yant Returns as Canton General Baking Manager
Yant resumes duties as manager of General Baking Co. Canton after reinstatement by Ohio Food Administration at New York office request. Previously dismissed for violations of federal food laws during sugar shortage. said to have expressed regret and promised cooperation with food control rules.
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Oliver
General Baking Co
Yant
Croxton
Yat
King George V Visits Front in Simple Style
King George V traveled to the front with British armies in France and crossed the channel aboard a destroyer. He toured the line, spoke with enlisted men, and shared ordinary meals, greeting a wounded Australian who said he had heard about the king. The king’s conduct symbolized unity between monarch and soldiers.
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William Phillip Semis
United Press State
France
Kingeorge V
London
West Front
Ashland County Leads America in War Stamp Sales
Ashland County tops the nation in war stamp sales per capita with a quota attainment of 816.76, amid a Columbus report dated April 1. The piece mentions a mayoral audience, a band concert at AU Auditorium, and various local listings including dances and musical acts at Eagles Hall, Norwood Moots, Victor Records, and Open to Well Music Co. An advertisement section references “Are you from Heaven” and “Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight,” with several small event notes and venue names like Marketay N and Thayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U. Po
Perc Savings
Washington
Ashland-co
Sseamirus Victor
Open Towell Music Co
Marketay N.—Adv
Canton's Power Supply To Be Increased For War Demands
Central Power Co plans extensions costing over a quarter million dollars to boost Canton's power capacity. General Manager Frank Golding says supply will rise from about 15,000 kilowatts to over 60,000 for manufacturers on war orders. A transformer at the Windsor plant substation will lift capacity to around 60,000 kilowatts, with a new well for cooling and minor extensions to improve distribution and reliability. The recently completed Waco substation is now operating at normal capacity to aid Windsor plant distribution. The Windsor substation lies about three quarters of a mile south of the public square, in brick and stone construction with ample light and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Central Power. Co
Frank Golding
Cantons
Windsor
Waco
Oberlin Stays in Cleveland After Norfolk Arrival
Adam W Oberlin and his son Attorney J Fred Oberlin arrived in Cleveland from Norfolk Va where Oberlin was engaged in ship instruction work. He rested at a local hotel after a strenuous period and only saw close relatives on Sunday.
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Adam W. Oberlin
Norfolk
Cleveland
J. Fred Oberin
Oberlin
Cleveland Hotel
Canton
Zoo keeper job draws 37 applications at Nimmisita Park
William Alexander of 607 Tuscara with Binth Row 200 keeper from Nimmisita park was named ark superintendent Monday. The announcement last Friday stated the position was open Fought Bim 37 applications for one job. Alexander begins duties Monday at 33 cents an hour.
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William Alexander
Tuscara
Binth Row
Nimmisita Park
Ark
Alexander
Long Range Gun Firing on Paris Meeting Notice
Attention Hed Men patriotic meet at hall on April 7 at 8 o'clock to attend Liberty Loan meeting at the auditorium. Masonic Notice Canton lodge No 60 F. and A. M. special communication this Monday evening at 7 o'clock F C degree will be conferred. A A Weisbacher W M C E Norris Secy Tonight Thayer Mil Band 26th annual complimentary.
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Iron Mould‘ers’ Union
Cassilly
H.—Ware
Hall
Liberty Loan
Canton Lodge No. 60
A. A. Weisbacher
W. M.C
E. Norris
Sec’y
Thayer Mil
Pershing's Men Readied for Action on Picardy Front
United States soldiers prepare to enter combat on the Picardy battlefront near Foch’s front. General Pershing reports American resources fully committed, with wagons, guns, and troops moving toward the lines amid heavy mud and constant artillery fire.
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Pershing
Picardy
United Press
France
Pilus
Americans to Aid French Under Western Front Push
Washington April 1 American troops relieve French units as the German spring offensive continues. The allies coordinate units while Americans contribute trained divisions to shared burdens and await decisive action. The high command notes Haig maintains order as German advances stall, with hopes pinned on a spring campaign outcome.
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Carl D. Groat
Stalf
Washington
Haig
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AU Auditorium
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Bell and
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Rce
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