General Carranza Preparations Stir Mexican Peace Talks
Washington reports reveal Carranza ready to resist U S intervention as insurgent bands, claiming allegiance to him, surrender to join his forces. Funston notes many raiders in Texas may be Carranza troops acting without orders, complicating pacification efforts and risking American casualties.
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Washington
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Army
Navy
Obregon
Funston
Texas
Wilson
Von Mackensen Breaks Enemy Berlin Reports Success
General von Mackensen reports Berlin as secured after coordinated advances by Teutonic Allied forces. Allied commanders declare decisive success with multiple fronts reporting breakthroughs and control of key districts.
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von Mackensen
Berlin
Russians Ready To Leave Riga
United States Ambassador reports the American consul at Riga has taken over British interests, signaling Russia is near relinquishing Riga to German control.
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Riga
Washington
United States
Marge
State Department
Russia
Peace rumors denied as wheat orders canceled
London reports peace rumors are unfounded despite wheat order cancellations. Berlin dispatch notes Novo Georgievsk fortress outpost stormed by German forces capturing 1,800 men and four machine guns. German forces advance toward Slina and Nurzec rivers and seize Domina Kauka forest in Kovno.
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London
International News Service
Berlin
Novo Georgievsk
Vistula
von Hindenburg
Slina
Nurzec
Bobr
Lomza
Bug
Warsaw
Domina-Kauka
Kovno
Irish Mail in Serious Wreck Near Stowe Tunnel
At Stowe tunnel near Northampton the Irish mail derailed causing multiple deaths and heavy injuries. A second train crashed into the wreckage as fires broke out, hampering rescue efforts. The accident, blamed on a broken connecting rod, involved Rugby and Blisworth fire brigades.
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London
Stowe Tunnel
Northampton
Rugby
Blisworth
Weather forecast for Ohio with thundershowers risk
Local thundershowers possible this afternoon or night. Sunday partly cloudy with mid 60s to mid 80s temperatures shown for today and yesterday. Reader prize contest announced with daily prizes and complete details slated in Sunday News. Advertisements for Overlands car, Canton Motor Car Co, and Dannemiller's Royal Blend coffee accompany the weather item.
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Ohio
Daily News
Armistice talk provokes Carranza attack on Torreon
Reports from Juarez say Carranza ordered an assault on Torreon after Villa proposed an armistice. Carranza forces about 18,000 attack Villa defenses of 28,000. Villa heads south, claiming reserves strong enough to hold. Ammunition shipments to Torreon continued since Villa arrived at the border.
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EL Paso
Texas
Carranza
Villa
Torreon
Juarez
Local firms may bid on BIC munitions contracts
Canton area manufacturers could win sub contracts to produce rifles cartridges six inch shells high explosive and shrapnel shells for allied use. Lloyd George munitions representative D A Thomas will place orders via Cleveland broker A C Reinecke & Co. for 3 000 000 rifles 6 000 000 cartridges 200 000 six inch shells and 1 000 000 high explosive and shrapnel shells from plants within 75 miles of Cleveland.
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Canton
Cleveland
D. A.thomas
Lloyd George
Thomas
A. C. Reinecke & Co
Auto Bandits Rob Man and Take Motor Washer
Police investigated two robberies reported Saturday involving highwaymen. Edward Milorat said three men held him at gunpoint on Mahoning at 10 oclock and fled with $12. In the other incident a thief loaded a washing machine and motor into a curbside car outside H W Leinendeckers store on Cleveland at NW. Chief Riblet questioned Milorats tale and doubted further robberies or car losses.
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Mahoning Ril NE
Clevelandavy
Edward Milorat
16Th-St NE
Nimisila Park
Mahoningerd
Milorat
H. W. Leinendecker
Cleveland
Riblet
Dannemiller's Royal Blend Coffee Ad Mention
Canton Motor Car Co advertisement notes Dannemiller's Royal Blend coffee as a fine flavor product, highlighting its appeal in the marketplace. The brief caption reflects a vintage ad style emphasizing quality and brand presence in the local commerce scene.
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Dannemiller
Court Upheld Curb Contract Despite Shortage
Judge H. F. Ake ruled for William Vogt and Sons in a dispute over deficient concrete curb on Alliance Harrisburg Louisville Road. Contractors argued forms caused a depth shortage and claims were approved by county officials, who later noted limits but did not void the contract.
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Alliance-Harrisburg
Louisville-rd
H. F. Ake
William Vogt and Sons
Lexington
Willis Barber
Barber
Ray Bachtel
Ake
New Berlin Chautauqua Opens With Bohemian Girl
Tonight in New Berlin Lincoln Chautauqua features singers from the Doctor Frank Gonsaulus church in Chicago performing the opera Bohemian Girl in costume. Advance notice.
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New
Berlin
Lincoln Chautauqua
New Berlin
Lincoln
Police Confront N. O. T Over Streetcar Violations
Chief Riblet letters Supt Dan Leonion of Northern Ohio Traction Company citing cars on the public square lacking side signs and with steps and fenders exceeding city limits. Ten day remedy window set. if noncompliant, legal action and enforcement may shift to the city. Monday plan to halt cars at crossings announced.
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Riblet
Dan Leonion
Northern Ohio Traction Company
Kunkel
Traction
Supt. Scanlon
Under New Management at Catlin Dining Room
Mrs. Oliver O. Carnes advertises home cooked meals under new management at Catlin Dining Room. Special Sunday dinner priced at 50 cents and regular weekly meals at 25 cents. Ad appears in issue 14-15.
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Catlin
Oliver O. Carnes
Mexican People May Force Peaceful End
Washington dispatch reports U S and Latin American appeal to Mexico aims to pressure President Carranza and generals toward a peace conference plan. Officials say if Carranza resists, proceeds by the provisional government will be financed and backed internationally. War Dept notes border security improved with Funston authorized to deploy troops and curb fighting in Brownsville area.
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Washington
Trump Ecard
Carranza
State Department
United States
Latin America
Mexico
Lansing
Revo
Lution
War Department
Texas
Funston
Brownaville
Fichtinge
Republic
Monterey
Canton Shops Plan All Day Shutdown for Picnic Day
Many Canton businesses will close Wednesday August 18 for a county picnic at Meyers Lake. Chamber replies show shops are busy and cannot close. others have picnics or have already arranged events.
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Plenic
Meyers Lake
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
American Opera Quartet Presents Bohemian Girl in Costume
The American Opera Quartet stages Bohemian Girl in period costume, inviting patrons to enjoy a full production experience with theatrical styling and musical performance.
Express rate hike set for items under ninety-nine pounds
Beginning September 1 express rates rise on all items under 100 pounds for both first and second class. Second class increases run about 75 percent of first class changes since second class goods sell for roughly 75 percent of first class rates. First class increases by weight: 1–5 lb five cents. 6–29 lb four cents. 30–49 lb three cents. 50–70 lb two cents. 71–99 lb one cent.
Stricken Man Recovers in Massillon Area
Peter Gorins of Navarre found along Warmington road three miles south of Massillon Friday with convulsions and a stroke. He could not speak on discovery but a note showing his home was in his pocket. Condition improved today.
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Massillon
Peter Gorins
Navarre
Warmington Road
Here
Former Troy official Thomas B. Kyle Dies
Thomas B. Kyle, once Miami county prosecuting attorney, congressman, and Troy mayor, died at his home after suffering a stroke. The obituary notes his multiple public roles in Troy and regional politics.
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Troy
Thomas B. Kyle
Miami County
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