England May Fight Austria
British demand for explanations from Austria over troops near the French border signals potential passport revocation for Vienna. Russian invasion reports claim a large force moving toward Lemburg, while Austria withdraws from Serbia. King George and Queen Mary visit Aldershot camp amid strong soldier demonstrations.
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War Office
Austria
Styr
Lemburg
United Press
Paris
St. Petersburg
Russia
King George
Queen Mary
Aldershot
Harris abandons terminal plans in city fray
City council fails to pass the Canton Akron streetcar franchise for a terminal site behind Market Street. T.K. Harris vows to proceed with plans for a market house after the defeat, while amendments favor universal transfers and routing changes. The issue, heated and extended, remains in limbo as talks pause for a week.
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T.K. Harris
NO. T. Interurbans
Market Ar
Council
Harris
Witter
Canton-Akron
Star the Square
Ranchise
Jackman
Abt
Schrantz
Light Voter Turnout in Canton Primaries Across State
Officials report a very light primary election with fewer than a quarter of registered voters casting ballots. In Canton turnout was especially low at noon with less than 50 ballots in many precincts as voters cited fatigue with petitions and transfer rules.
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Canton
Inter
Emil Kauffman
The
Board of Elections
Pri
Foil Burglary Attempt at East End House
An attempted burglary at 1217 Lawrence Rd NE late Monday was interrupted when the intruder fled after a woman screamed. Patrolman Wise arrived, confirmed the break attempt, and kept watch to reassure the residents.
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East End House
Lawrence Rd
Wise
Battle for Alsace Front Escalates As French Evacuate Mulhouse
The piece reports that fighting widens across Alsace and Lorraine as German forces push toward Mulhouse and Strassburg. It notes the French army under General Joffre reportedly evacuated Mulhouse after an overwhelming German assault from near Nieu Breisach, with censorship limiting full details. The outcome will shape whether France can hold Alsace or retreat across the border, amid broader advances across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Styr river valley.
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ED L. Keen
United Press
London
France
Germany
Vienna
Adriatic
William Phielip Simms
Stull
Pareve
Alsace
Mulhausen
French War Office
Joffre
Nieu Breisach
Colmar
Strassburg
Muthausen
Humber
Lorraine
Bosnia
Styr River
Austria
Lux
War fronts widen as armies surge across Europe
Daily war update reports Rivers near Liege stained with blood as German assaults continue. Belgians reportedly take 8,000 prisoners while Russia advances 300,000 through Austria. British ships seize the German steamer Cap Ortegal with 1,000,000 in gold. Italy may enter the war and seize Albania.
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Liege
Austria
Italy
Albania
Germany
Russia
Alsace
Mulhausen
Aldershot
Channel
North Sea
Lusitania
British
Brussels
Tangres
Lille
War Office
England
Servia
Montenegro
Bosnia
War
St. Petersburg
Styr
Sea of Japan
Louisville Orphans Picnic Adverts Dinner at Meyer's Lake
Advertisements announce an Aug 12 picnic at Meyer's Lake in Louisville for the Orphans Picnic. Dinner will be served and activities planned around the Kraut Supper event.
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Louisville Orphan's Picnic
Louisville
Meyer’s Lake
Dueber Hampden Picnic at Euclid Beach Cleveland Aug 15
Attention all readers join the Dueber Hampden picnic at Euclid Beach Cleveland this Saturday August 15. Fare one dollar children sixty cents. Travel via B and O Railway. Grand Army band to provide music. Advertisement 1 to 14.
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Euclid Beach
Cleveland
B. & O. R. R. Grand Army Band
Special Music Thursday Evening At U B Church Prayer Meeting
An advertisement notes a Thursday evening event at the U B church prayer meeting held in Tschantz's garage at 1600 Tuscarawas St E with the Red Book invitation. An optician ad warns that nervous disorders may stem from defective vision and cites Geo. Double Co Mfg Opticians at 130 Market Age.
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U. B
Tschantz
Tuscarawassi E
Geo. Double Co
Opticians
Union Carpenters Meet for Harry Dannemiller Funeral
Union carpenters are asked to attend the funeral of Brother Harry Dannemiller at Reindeer Hall on Wednesday at seven o clock. The Committee announces the service.
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Reindeer Hall
Harry Dannemiller
Advt
Canton Center seeks Red Cross funds in Europe war relief
The Canton Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to raise money for the Red Cross to aid wounded and suffering in the ongoing European conflict. Citizens are urged to contribute promptly to support relief efforts.
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Canton
Canton Red Cross Relief Fund appeal 1914
The Canton Chamber of Commerce appeals for donations to the American Red Cross Society in Washington to charter and equip a hospital ship for Europe. Contributions may be sent to the Canton Chamber, marked Red Cross Relief Fund, with checks made payable to William G. Saxton, treasurer, receipts issued. August 11, 1914. M. Geiger, Acting President.
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Canton
American Red Cross Society
Washington
Europe
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross Relief Fund
William G. Saxton
Chamber
Geiger
Chamber of Commerce
National Red Cross Society
Red Cross funds solicited by local chamber groups
Monday afternoon a drive for Red Cross funds was launched in the chamber of commerce rooms with representatives from the chamber Retail Merchants association and Mayor Stolberg. The appeal directs all contributions to the Canton Chamber of Commerce for receipt by the secretary and for payment to William G. Saxton, treasurer, with funds remitted to the national Red Cross Society in Washington.
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Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Canton Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association
Stolberg
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Plan for Plonic Sunday Schools Outing Plan
The Sunday schools of Paris plan an annual outing to the Smith Keith woods on August 18. A musical program and speech making event are being prepared for the day.
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Plonic
Sunday Schools of
Paris
Sunday School Association
Smith Keith Woods
Dueber Hampden Picnic at Euclid Beach Cleveland
Announcement for the Dueber Hampden picnic at Euclid Beach in Cleveland on Saturday August 15 with an admission fare of one dollar and children fifty cents. Transportation via B and O Railroad Grand Advertisement 1 to 14.
Room For 1000 At Thursday Night Prayer Meeting
Ad says A B church will hold a large prayer meeting Thursday in Tschantz’s garage at 1600 Tuscarawas style. The notice requests attendees bring the Red Book.
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Tschantz
Six Coupon Deal for Dickens Volume Set at 98 Cents
A library coupon offers a daily advertisement for a six volume Dickens set priced at 98 cents. The notice appears on page 2 and promotes a well printed, well bound collection available through clipped coupons.
Weather forecast for Ohlo air regions and cooling
The forecast calls for north part partly cloudy and cooler tonight while the southern portion remains cloudy. Wednesday should be fair with continued cooler temperatures across the area. Local notes mention the weather update from the city office, with no major storm activity expected.
Canton Niagara Falls Round Trip by New Steamer Seeand Beer
Canton to Niagara Falls round trip priced at 4.80 by C T lines aboard the new Seeand Beer steamer. Weekend excursion with five day return limit. Reservations available at N C T ticket office until noon August 14. Adv. 8 9 10 11.
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Canton-Niagara_ Falls
C. T. Lines
Seeandbeer
Remember the 4 te of Orphans Picnic
A brief note urges attendance at an event titled Orphans Picnic. The call to be present underscores the communal gathering and its social aim.
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Franz Josef
Franchise Council
Progressives
Emburg
Belgium
Basle
Daily War
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M. Geiger
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