07 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1918
Page
1
President's wartime address outlines why the United States must prepare for a long, costly struggle against Germany. He denounces German aims of domination, argues for justice and liberty, and calls citizens to support a vast war loan to sustain the effort and defend democracy.
Stark county sales of Thrift and War Savings Stamps totaled 71 604 last week, shattering records and placing Canton third in the state behind Cleveland and Cincinnati. Canton post office sold 26 531.28, with Louisville and Massillon showing strong results while Alliance and Middlebranch trailed. Postmasters report Canton, Louisville, and Middlebranch driving county performance as Beach City ranks sixth.
General Crowder's orders set quotas for 150 000 draftees nationwide with Canton likely to provide about 150 more men to join the 10 302 state quota. The April 26 to May 1 training camp window applies as the first large mobilization in weeks, with 116 700 whites and 33 300 blacks in the nationwide call.
An attempted German raid northwest of Toul was repelled by American troops. A German soldier wearing an iron cross was captured along with others. The Americans laid an effective barrage that halted the assault and returned to their lines.
A military statement from Washington on April 6 indicates that casualty figures on the western front over the past four days will be released after receipt of official war department data. The army secretary’s office plans to publish losses only when fully verified by Pershing’s command in France.
Weather outlook for Great Lakes region calls for clearing Monday and cool start through Thursday. Expect unsettled conditions with rain later. Temperatures range from mid 30s to mid 60s across the period.
The United States says no action will be taken over Japan's guard forces landing in Vladivostok to protect Japanese interests after Russian bandits attacked Japanese people. The Navy was informed, but whether American ships are off Vladivostok remains secret.
Federal and state investigators probe reports from over 30 people who found ground glass in bread candy and flour bags. Among 110 workers at a factory 47 are enemy aliens listed at the U S marshal's office.
Canton mobilizes 350 Liberty Loan workers to solicit the city’s $3,228,950 quota in a four day drive starting Monday night at 7 in the Auditorium. The plan covers every home and business, with mass meetings, church announcements, and daily subscription reports beginning Wednesday.
Washington reports show the Liberty loan attracting unprecedented support as more than two hundred towns and counties reach or exceed goals on the campaign's first day. President Wilson appeals for sacrifice and unity, urging lending and warning against shirking subscriptions.
All Knights of Stark ce are invited to attend a meeting in the K of P hall at 7 30 p m Tuesday April 9. Grand lodge officers will be present to confer the Page rank on a class of candidates with the Lilly lodge amplified degree team assisting. Committee.
Starkco fuel advisory board urges Canton households to order coal for the next 12 months starting April 1. County coal committee acts under U S fuel administration orders to stockpile coal for next winter amid prior shortages. Beginning Monday deliveries require a statement of on hand orders and consumption in the year ending April 1 1918.
Dr J Howard Davis of East Liverpool presents a humorous lecture at Washington hall on April 10. The event is merely invited with tickets priced at 15 cents. Ady.
President Wilson in Baltimore calls Germany a threat to world order and urges universal sacrifice. He pledges to wage war to the bitter end until Teuton autocracy is defeated, appealing to the nation to stand for honor and right.
Diplomatic talks between Russia and China wrap up with an agreement on key questions to be signed soon. Romanian troops withdraw within their borders as Germans clear foodstuffs, Ukraine seeks peace based on border recognition, and Kieff Jews protest Ukro German massacres while Uchida becomes Japan's foreign minister signaling closer ties with Russia.
United Press reports German plan to push toward Paris after breaching Allied lines. German units would abandon heavy materiel and move with two days rations, aided by rolling kitchens and wagons for three more days, as prisoners captured by French troops reveal the strategy.
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