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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1914

Page

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Kaiser Hurls Army at Belgian Capital

London reports reveal England’s army, over 100000 strong, is on the front line guarding secrets as the German assault drives toward Brussels and Waterloo. The king commends the troops, pledges support, and notes the expedition landed safely with no losses as censor ships news of fighting.

Kaiser Belgian ED L. Keen United Press London War Office England John French Belgium France Waterloo Brussels

No Panic in Blaze as Cabiria Film Burns at Grand Opera House

Seventeen reels of Cabiria burned at the Grand Opera House Monday afternoon as the last episode began. Fire Chief cites no panic among spectators while the orchestra played and ushers evacuated the crowd. Loss estimated near 1200 dollars with close to 15000 feet of film destroyed. operator George Hamilton failed to locate a fire extinguisher in time.

Cabiria Grand Opera Siouse George Hamilton

Fire Destroys Market-ay Mine Buildings and Tipple

Fire at the Sonnhalter Mining Co. Market-ay extension total losses of about 10000 dollars. Nearly 2500 tons of coal at the tipple ignited in a blaze driven by a strong wind. Water shortages hampered firefighting as pumps were disabled by the boiler fire. The company office was saved by chemical aid and the shaft was sealed to halt the flames. Continued on Page Ten.

Sonnhalter Mining Co Market-ay Mesnar

Russia Completes Army Mobilization

An official announcement from the war office states the mobilization of the army has been completed brilliantly. It was not expected to finish much before the end of the month.

United Press ST. Petersburg War Office

Noon War Edition The Daily News Announcement

The Daily News announces a Noon War Edition to deliver latest war news from 2:30 p m the previous afternoon up to 11 a m the sale time each day. It will be a regular edition priced at one cent and not an extra edition. Readers are urged to buy at lunch and stay informed around the clock.

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French Advance on Strassburg

Paris reports a major French push toward Strassburg across Alsace Lorraine with four invasion axes. French cavalry reach Rosheim near Molsheim as infantry and artillery follow, while German forces retreat to defend Molsheim under Krupp guns. General staff optimistic despite navigation of wooded terrain and Vosges passes.

United Press Staff Paris Strassburg Alsace-Lorraine Alsace- Lorraine Belfort Vosges Schirmeck Rosheim Molsheim Upper Alsace France

Cabiria to Be Shown in Canton After Delayed Film

The management of Cabiria announces Canton will see the production this week. A 12 500 foot replacement film was rushed from New York after destruction of the original. The new print will be shown this afternoon and every afternoon and evening for the week with tickets redeemable at the box office.

Cabiria Canton New York Benj. von Ottinger Advt

Republic Stamping and Engraving Hosts Cedar Point Picnic

Company workers extend a vote of thanks for the generous excursion and picnic at Cedar Point where employees were guests. The notice appears as an advertisement thanking attendees and organizers.

Republic O. Employes Cedar Point Advt

Drug Stores to Close for City Businessmen Outing

All city drug stores will close tomorrow August 19 from 9 to 6 to permit employees to attend a business men's outing. Cedar Point tickets available tonight at W. & L. E. ticket office for the outing.

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President Wilson Urges Neutrality in Speech and Action

President Wilson calls on Americans to maintain strict neutrality in thought and speech amid the European war. He warns that public talk, press content, and church oratory shape the nation's course and urges impartiality and fairness toward all confronting parties. The address stresses self control, efficiency, and dispassionate conduct to safeguard the country.

United Press Washington Wilson U.S America U. S

City Teacher's Examination Friday and Saturday Notice

City Teachers Examination dates listed as Friday August 28 at 7 20 p m and Saturday August 29 at a m times shown in an advertisement.

Elegant mantel clock ad from Walter H H Dueble

A handsome china mantel clock praised as a fine wedding gift. Walter H H Dueble, Jeweler and Optician, 123 and 125 Tuscarawas St E advertises the item.

Walter HH. Dueble Tuscarawasst

Ticket office hours for Cedar Point outing

The W. and L. E. ticket office remains open until 9 tonight for tickets to the business men's outing at Cedar Point.

Street Opinion on Nations in War Sparks Diverse Sympathy

A short notice notes that Americans come from many nations and will hold varied views on the war, warning against taking sides as passions rise. It mentions a light business men outing at W. & I. EK ticket office.

U. S

Cantons Banks Close For Clerks Outing Aug 19 1914

Notice is hereby given that the annual outing of the bank clerks and bankers of Canton will be held on Wednesday August 19 1914 and all banks in Canton will remain closed on that day. Canton Clearing House Assoc by Paul D Rider president Canton Ohio August 16 1914. Advt. 15 16 17 18.

Canton Canton Clearing House Assoc Paul D. Rider Pres

Cover Ship To Disguise Ownership

John Higgins of the Dueber Hampden watch works returns from England and describes British ships being stripped of cargo and manned by British sailors. He claims liners like the Aquitania and ships painted to resemble German vessels could be mistaken for the other side to avoid capture.

John Higgins Dueber-Hampden Watch Works England Higgins Laconia Cunard Aquitania

Unsettled Weather Forecast with Showers Expected

The weather forecast warns of unsettled conditions tonight and Wednesday with probable showers. Cooler temperatures are expected Wednesday, especially in the northern portion tonight. Early readings show varying temperatures as the day progresses. business notices mention trains and boat outings with scheduled times.

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