Canton Seizes Property To Curb Rent Profiteering
Plans to make profiteering landlords pay penalties are announced as a federal housing probe nears Canton. Walter McClatchy of the federal bureau directs a rental-control push, with a public-committee system and possible seizure of property if owners refuse to lower rents.
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Canton
Fed
Teep Board of Review
Walter McClatchy
Federal Bureau of Housing
Washington
Cleveland
E Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Cers
Amber of Commerce
Theater Manager Arrest Affidavit Filed After Fire
Fire Chief Mesnar filed an affidavit against Orpheum theater manager R. C. eve for permitting films to be kept in the rating booth during a noon fire that destroyed eight reels. Investigator J. A. Anderson supported the short circuit cause and noted unsafe booth arrangements.
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R. C. ‘Eve
Orpheum
Mes
Mesnar
J. A. Anderson
Tshal
Columbus
Tar
Anderson
Tday
Biay
Mager Stueve
Weather forecast and local notices from the era
Government forecast for Ohio and Lake Erie region calls for cooler weather with showers. Weekend conditions, temperature around 58 to 53 degrees, with notes of Saturday overcast and potential changes. Also advertising items include paint products, auto supplies, Lincoln Market closure for grocers’ picnic, evening hours, and piano bargains from J. W. Brown Piano Co.
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Lake Erie
Brothers Head Food Board In Reorganization
J B Brothers, president of Canton Hardware Co, named chairman of Starkco Food Administration committee by Fred C Croxton Ohio Food Administrator. Expectation of complete new board, with Mayor Poorman resigning due to duties. Evans says office will be provided and names announced soon. Community pledges loyalty and cooperation.
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J. B. Brothers
Canton Hardware Co
Starkco Food Administration
Fred C. Croxton
Ohio
Brothers
Food Board
C. E. Poorman
Columbus
Food Administration
M. B. Evans
Canton
Canton and
Stark Co
Evans
London papers split on Lloyd George plan to punish Hun
London morning papers divide on Premier Lloyd George announced economic policy with emphasis on America's stance about the Paris resolutions. Some praise his steps to curb business fears. others urge caution until the United States clarifies its position. Articles reflect varying views and include cautions about aligning with U.S. views and Wilson's speeches. Also includes small ads for pianos, opticians, tires, auto supplies, and an auction sale.
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London
U. P
Lloyd George
America
United States
Paris
Lloyd-George
the Mail
the Express
The
Graphic
Wilson
the Chronicle
Bonar Law
Post
Telegraph
Seizure of Whiskey Shows Watered Goods in Canton
Federal officers announced Friday the confiscation of hundreds of barrels and bottles of whiskey in Cleveland and Canton counties. Investigations found many saloons sold watered, lower quality whiskey in sealed packages, with fines largely paid in Canton. Other cities Alliance and Massillon also reported similar findings as officers stated the practice aimed to boost profits during high liquor prices.
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Cleveland
Canton
Here
Alliance
Massillon
Internal Revenue
Weiss
United States
Italian Soldiers Proud To Fight With Americans
Gen Diaz, chief of the Italian armies, telegraphed Gen Pershing after King Victor Emmanuel reviewed American troops in Italy. The king admires the splendid bearing of the American troops and says the Italian army is proud to face the fortunes of war with them.
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Rome
Diaz
Victor Emmanuel
Gen. Pershing
Italy
Ten Tractors Demonstration At Canton Farm
Ten farm tractors entered in the county tractor demonstration to be held on F. J. Bordner’s farm west of Canton on August 7. Various brands from Moline to J I Case will plow separate plots in the forenoon and afternoon, with judges noting quality and speed. exhibition not competitive.
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F. J. Bordner
Canton
Smith
Moline
Norman Rierry
Louisville
Fordson
Monnot & Sacher
Lauson
West Side Milling Con
Massillon
International
Clark Daum
Huber
Carpenter's Supply Co
Heider
S. B. Bowman
Homeworth
Cleveland
Canton Motor Car Co
Happy Farmer
Happy Farmer Tractor Co
Bucyrus
Case
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Co
Columbus
Third Man Poised For Canton Community Priority Committee
Canton industry circles weigh a neutral chair for the Community Priority committee to supervise unskilled labor recruitment for war plants under government control. Friday meetings will name a representative. potential chairs include Frank DeCorps, William W. Irwin, A. M. Dueber, and George H. Clark. Other nominees are Louis F. Double and A. J. Sherlock.
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Canton
Planta
Frank DeCorps
City Service
William W. Irwin
Canton Sheet Steel Co
A. M. Dueber
Dueber-Hampden Co
George H. Clark
North Draft Board
Louis F. Double
Chamber of Commerce
A. J. Sherlock
State City Employment Bureau
Get Rid of Carbon Free The Hart-Bell Remover Ad
An advertisement describes Hart-Bell live steam carbon remover that works while you drive and promises lifetime free maintenance for the car. It highlights inexpensive installation and lists The Young Auto Supply Co at 126-125 Cleveland av NW as the provider. Lincoln Sanitary Market advertises high quality home dressed meats at low prices with items like pure lard ham and various roasts.
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Hart-Bell
Young Auto Supply Co
Cleveland
Lincoln Sanitary Market
Hamburg
California
Allies Capture Ridge North Of Meuniere Wood
French and American forces seized a critical ridge threatening Hun center and west line near Goussancourt north of Meuniere Wood. General Mangin leads a push along a 10 mile front as Yankee troops advance to Bomplery.
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Goussancourt
Meuniere Wood
Cierges
Mangin
Bomplery
Allied advance on 15 mile front in France reported
Paris dispatch notes new allied progress between Fere-En-Tardenois and Ville in-Tardenois with fires observed along the Andrew and Vesle rivers indicating German destruction. British French and American forces push south and east from Hartennes-Et-Taux toward Saponay Goussancourt and Romigny as Crise river ridge is seized strengthening the center and west flank.
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John Degandt
United Press
Paris
Fere-En-Tardenois
Villein-Tardenois
Andrew
Vesle
Hartennes-Et-Taux
Soissons
Courtemain
Saponay
Raperie
Oureq
Goussancourt-Coulonges
Villers-Agron
Forzy
Romigny
Americans Advance Entire Right Wing In France
American troops pushed their entire right wing to Remplery during the night and held Cierges and all of Meunieres wood. Intense fighting continued beyond Cierges as they seized dominating heights from German forces by a sudden heavy attack. Left wing attacked northeast of Seringes near Fere-En-Tardenois after a smoke screen concealed progress from machine gunners in fields.
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France
Remplery
Cierges
Meunieres Wood
Seringes
Fere-En-Tardenois
German demand to hunt Minsters’ slayers after ambassado r murders
German Ambassador Von Helfterich sent a note to Russian War Minister Trotsky asserting the killings of Gen. Von Eichhorn and Ambassador Von Mirbach were organized in Moscow. He called on the Soviet government to search out and punish the guilty and destroy hotbeds of anti German intrigue in Moscow and Petrograd.
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Zurich
U. P
von Helfterich
Trotsky
von Eichhorn
von Mirbach
Moscow
Petrograd
Free Battery Service Ad at Young Auto Supply Co
An old newspaper ad offers free battery service on all makes at Young Auto Supply Co located at 126 128 Cleveland at NW The promotion also invites children to a Saturday matinee at Lake Park theater with eleven cents admission for any seat This brief advertisement also urges readers to use Daily News want ads to sell items.
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Lake Park Theater
The
Young Auto Supply Co
Cleveland-at
Physically Fit in Ordnance Section Must Go to War
Washington August 2 to swell the ranks of America's army the chief of ordnance ordered restricting service in the ordnance department to men who are physically disqualified for active military duty. Men suitable for military service now on duty at headquarters and posts will be relieved for active field duty overseas except those connected with arsenals and proving grounds.
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Washington
U. P
America
Ordnance Department
Lincoln Market Grocery Ad Promotes Cash and Carry Deals
Lincoln Market Grocery advertises best for less with a complete line of groceries at 425 Tuscarawas Street Ady. It promotes bread pastries and cakes baked by The Pastry Shop at the same address, emphasizing value and convenience for shoppers.
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Lincoln Market
Tuscarawas-st E.—Ady
Tuscarawas
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Reliable Table
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