Third phase of war opens on western front near Ypres
Paris reports a third great phase in the western war as German forces defend to shift strength east toward the czar’s advance. Artillery roars around Arras Soissons and Apremont while fierce fighting rages near Ypres with fresh British troops. King George visits France lifting English spirits and praising Allied valor as armored trains duel near Ypres and Dixmude rumors circulate. Typhoid spreads in Belgium amid cold northern weather and a Christmas dinner notice appears from First Presbyterian church.
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Prince of Wales
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Rom
German Reinforcements Rush to Aid Mackensen Front
Petrograd dispatch reports desperate German attempts to save forces near Sowicz from Russian attack as reinforcements from Wielun are defeated. Army Messenger notes heavy losses on the German right and ongoing counter charges while Von Hindenburg presses toward Mackensen’s army. Russians hold their own against Turkish positions in Euphrates valley. Military experts doubt German victory claims as official Russian reports are challenged.
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Wiclun
Wielun
Sowiez
Strykow-Zeierer
Vistula
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Schonertsowo
Warthe
Euphrates Valley
Society Girls Stage Pandora's Box Ballet for Unemployed
One hundred society girls and young matrons will perform in Pandora's Box at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York on December 4 to aid unemployed women of New York. Miss Anne Morgan has donated her home for rehearsals and Miss Eunice Clapp will wear a costume for the ballet.
Minority report on shelter shed withdrawn
Councilman Witter withdrew his minority finance committee report on building a shelter shed on the public square. The document proposed a $2000 city cost and now the matter returns to the finance committee for a for or against report, with plans likely to be cheaper.
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Council
Schrantz
Haymaker
Gallieni To Lead Army of the Rhine in Paris Plan
Paris dispatch reports General Gallieni, commander of the capital, to be named commander of an army corps to be titled the army of the Rhine. The decision has been reported by the newspaper Ruy Blas.
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Paris
Gallieni
Ruy Blas
Sanitary inspector push by Elyria plumbers protest
Plumbers in Elyria petition the board of health to establish the office of sanitary inspector. An advertisement notes 275 men s suits and overcoats on sale at Stralder and Heckaman s 421 Tuscarawas st E. The First Congregational church ladies plan a bazar at 118 Market av S Wednesday through Saturday this week.
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Saloons May Open If Stay Fails In Ohio Vote Ruling
Ohio Supreme Court refused mandamus to force a recount of home rule and prohibition votes cast November 3 in Hamilton Cuyahoga Lucas and Franklin counties clearing the way for the amendment to become part of the state constitution on Thursday. Saloons could open in 40 of 45 dry counties if a stay is not secured, with licenses issued by the state liquor board and county boards appointed by Gov. Cox.
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Supreme Court
Secretary of State
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Preble
Trumbull
Union
van Wert
Vinton
Warren
Wayne
Williams
Wood
State License Board
State Board
Cox
Common Pleas
Kinkead
Franklin Co
Drys
Council repeals East sidewalk legislation amid delay
City council repeals all action on lowering the East sidewalk on Market Ave at a cost of 5000, ordered by sidewalk committee. The report directs temporary repairs to protect pedestrians, with no instruction to lower the sidewalk. City Solicitor notes lowering may be possible under the East injunction, leaving council undecided on next steps or a fresh settlement with affected property owners.
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Service Department
Ruff
Real bargains in traded in pianos and jewelry repair ads
Kenny Bros Piano Dept offers real bargains in traded in pianos from brands like Ebersole Crown Haines Steck Schubert with easy terms on the 4th floor of the big store. Also Watches clocks jewelry repaired quickly by Walter H. Double the Hall Mark Store at 123 125 Tusest E. ads.
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Kenny Bros
Piano Dept
Ebersole
Crown, Haines & Co
Steck, Schubert
Walter H. Double
Hall Mark
Local ads list four firms with easy terms at big store
Four named firms Ebersole Crown Haines and Co Steck and Schubert advertise easy terms on fourth floor of the big store. The brief notice appears in a want ad column and urges readers to read the classified section today.
Unidentified man killed by train near West Creek bridge
A unidentified man was killed by a westbound Pennsylvania train at 6 55 am on the West Creek bridge near the Knight Tire and Rubber Co plant. The coroner reports a skull fracture and heavy injuries. Detectives seek identification.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
West Creek
Knight Tire & Rubber Co
Artificial Ice & Storage Co
Gavin
Miller-Blanchard Co
Get Your Automobile Repaired and Repainted
Canton Bug Co offers motor overhauling in two steam heated buildings for winter storage and repair. Repaint and repair services advertised with phone listing.
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Canton
Urge Willis To Disregard Edwin Jones
Columbus December report says Governor elect Frank B Willis will be urged to ignore Edwin Jones chair of the Republican state executive committee over patronage. Dry leaders oppose Jones recommendations on appoints and public policy and may urge other Republicans to do likewise. Some Democrats discuss Judson Harmon or A P Sandles and W A Ashbrook as potential gubernatorial nominees.
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Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Edwin Jones
Republican State Executive Committee
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Drys
Jones
Justin A. Moore
Senate
Moore
Charles J. Howard
Judson Harmon
A. P. Sandles
State Agricultural Commission
W. A. Ashbrook
War Tax Boosts Rates On Long Distance Phones
The new United States tax law effective Tuesday imposes a one cent tax on each long distance message where tolls are 15 cents or more, to be paid by the caller. A 15 cent message now totalizes 16 cents, with messenger fees excluded.
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United States
Police Find No Trace of Murderers
Police admit no clue exists in the shooting of Philip Henrich, an aged tobacco dealer, at his 933 Highay SW store Sunday evening. Detectives scoured the southwest area for leads while a neighbor, who bought tobacco before the crime, gave no useful information. Chief Ryan says they are up against a blind wall as the case unfolds. Funeral services for Henrich will be held at the home 931 Highay SW Thursday at 2 with Le Bucher officiating. burial in Westlawn cemetery.
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Ryan
Highay
le Bucher
Westlawn
Await Decision in Cleveland School Case
The Ohio supreme court at Columbus was to rule on the Cleveland school board appeal from an appellate court refusal to hear an appeal of Judge Neff's injunction. The bond filing deadline under law blocked the appeal. A ruling against the board could threaten Supt. Frederick with contempt penalties including 10 days in jail and a $500 fine.
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Cleveland
Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
Cleveland School Board
Neff
Supreme Court
Frederick
Nef
Soup Kitchens Feed London War Refugees and Allies
Free soup kitchens are opening in London for war sufferers and the French and Belgians. The Salvation Army leads the effort and has received $500 from Sir Charles Johnson the new lord mayor. Hot soup and bread offered to penniless recipients.
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Salvation Army
Charles Johnson
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