Government weighs next step after Sussex torpedo claim
Ambassador Gerard in Berlin was asked to learn how soon Germany’s admiralty will receive complete submarine reports. With evidence of torpedoing the Sussex and a shift toward a possible diplomatic break, the United States delays action awaiting conclusive proof and broader congressional guidance.
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Gerard
Berlin
English Channel
Paris
London
Sussex
Germany
Nis
Itic
EK. M. House
Congress
Ad‘ee
Orlin 'P
Amer
Suit Filed to Collect Land Debt Against Laura Smith
D. Alexander sues Laura Smith for 3725 claiming a land debt is due and asks appointment of a receiver to collect rents from the property. A. W. Agter also filed a related suit.
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Hes D. Alexander
Piaiust
Laura Smith
A. W. Agter
Dutch Commandeers Ships for Military Use
Amsterdam April 7. Leave is granted again to state railways workers, signaling easing in the Holland crisis. The Hague reports the marine ministry has begun commandeering steamships for military needs, while the foreign office says Holland remains friendly to all belligerents. Public sentiment splits between allies and Germans, with newspapers divided on sides. The government pursues watchful waiting with full preparations, and no restitution on American securities seized by England is expected soon.
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Amsterdam
Holland
The
Hague
Dutch Ministry of Marine
Foreign Office
Telegraaf
Dom
Germany
England
Verdun Front Sees French Gains Amid Heavy Fighting
Paris reports German troops press west of the Meuse while French forces push east. Night assaults at Bethincourt and Douaumont fronts yield limited German gains but French counterattacks reclaim most positions. Heavy artillery duels continue as the widest Verdun front since the battle began 47 days ago.
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Paris
Meuse
French War Office
Teutons
Bethincourt
Verdun
Bethincourt-Chattencourt
Douaumont
Large transport Simla sunk off Greek coast rumor spans headlines
London reports two dispatches claim a large transport and the P and O liner Simla, taken for government use, were sunk off the Greek coast or torpedoed in the Mediterranean. No confirmation by noon. Simla, 5884 tons, served in the Oriental trade until November.
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London
Simla
Daily Mail
Greece
Mediterranean
May Indict Consul Washington Fraudulent Passport
The Justice Department plans to indict German consul Carl Luderitz in Baltimore for fraudulently obtaining an American passport. The passport, issued under the name Bridgeman Taylor, was later used by Horst Von Der Goltz to flee the United States in 1914. A letter from Capt. Von Papen, ex military attaché, urged Luderitz to secure the pass.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Baltimore
Carl Luderitz
Bridgeman Taylor
Horst von der Goltz
von Papen
Luderitz
von der Goltz
Bee lecture draws 160000 bees at YMCA gym
A buzzing event headlines a Monday night YMCA talk by J. C. Wood on bee life and mission. The lecture and demonstration feature 160000 bees as Wood travels toward the Pacific coast.
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J. C. Wood
Wood
Pacific Coast
Night School For The Working Girl Planned
Miss Maud McElroy of the Canton YWCA urged the board of education to grant space in grade buildings for night classes for working girls next year. She proposes clubs and campfire work in industrial trades and dressmaking. The board discussed tuition free classes and referred the matter to Superintendent Baxter for a report.
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Maud McElroy
Canton
The
Young Women's Christian Association
Board of Education
Baxter
Cox Sees Wilson on Presidential Rights Opinion
Former Ohio Governor James Cox told President Wilson the Ohio opinion supports Wilson v Roosevelt. He met at the White House for a long conference and said the president was gaining strength daily in Ohio. He added the Midwest prospered largely independent of war orders.
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Washington
James Cox
Ohio
Wilson
Oia
Wilson Va. Roosevelt
Cox
White House
Ohio Secion
School Board Chooses Brick for New Canton High School
The board of education selected light Kittanning brick from Steiner Coal Co for construction of the new Canton high school market avenue site. Steiner bricks cost 21 dollars per thousand to R H Evans Co contractor, who argued against a single supplier. The board rejected his call for direct purchases from multiple manufacturers.
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Canton
Steiner Coal Co
Tew Market Avd High School
Board of Education
Steiner Co
R. H Evans & Co
Evans
YMCA committee to start billiards tournament by April 10
The committee on billiards and pool at the Y M C A plans a tournament set to begin on or before April 10. This event aims to promote activity and friendly competition among members.
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Committee On Billiards and
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Auto Tag Law Enforced By Police Beginning Friday
Safety Director Kunkel announced a new state law requiring two automobile number tags. Officer Ellis Darany made the first arrest for noncompliance at 7 35 Friday morning. Judge W B Quinn urged motorists to read the rule, with 1915 and 1916 tags accepted and temporary club cards allowed for those unable to obtain current tags.
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Kunkel
Ellis Darany
K. A. Snyder
Snyder
W. B. Quinn
Automobile Club
Indictment in Amherst strike leads to shooting case
Grand jury indicts Martin Bishop for shooting Rupert Becker amid a quarrymen strike disturbance in Amherst moving picture theater. Becker near death in Lorain hospital. Lorain records March death toll at 61 with 46 men and 15 women.
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Elyria
Grand Jury
Martin Bishop
Rupert Becker
Lorain
Bishop
Amherst
Becker
Villa Chooses Ground Near Parral to Meet U S Troops
reports from the border say Francisco Villa has selected a battle ground near Parral and awaits about 2000 bandits for the capture mission. military men doubt a surprise attack without sufficient forces, while Carranza factions show internal trouble and Gonzales rises in the north.
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Villa
Carranza
Pablo Gonzales
Gonzales
Mexico City
Consul Garcia
Washington
Garcia
el Paso
Columbus
Mexico
Fort Bliss
Tandy Samford
Ascension
Samford
Texas
Parral
Torreon
Duranza
Canuto Reyes
Canton Greeks Celebrate Greek Independence Parade Event
Canton Greeks centering on the Pan-Hellenic society and Greek Orthodox Church plan a Sunday observance marking Greece’s 1821 independence. A parade and services at the city auditorium will feature Rev. Simeon Mittakes and Mayor Stolbere with speeches in Greek and English and a program of patriotic hymns.
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Canton
Pan-Hellenic Society
Greece
Simeon Mittakes
Stolbere
Employ Daily News Want Ads to Do Your Selling
Daily News advertises its want ad service as a fast, effective way to reach local buyers. It highlights wide reach, simple submission, and clear pricing to boost selling success for individuals and small businesses.
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Daily News
Girls to Have Part in City's Garden Contest
The Canton executive committee added a domestic science contest for girls under 18, with trips to Washington. Eight Canton boys and girls will be sent, ward subcommittees formed, and prizes set to fund an exhibit in the Auditorium late September or early October.
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Washington
Executive Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas MacGeachite
Canton
MacGeachie
Picture Causes Arrest For Check Forgery
Recognized from a photograph in the possession of police here RK L Shorb rented in Muskingum county and on charges of check forgery was arrested Thursday evening by Detectives Pilcher and Herdlicka.
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RK. L. Shorb
Muskingum Co
Pilcher and Herdlicka
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