Freight embargo hits Canton railways amid congestion
Federal order shuts outbound freight from Canton to eastern terminals. Railroads plan embargo on carloads as Pittsburgh and eastern cities face piling goods. Officials warn up to thousands of dollars in cargo stored, impacting manufacturers and suppliers awaiting government contracts.
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Man Labeled Guilty of Assault After Auto Death
Thomas Ellis died in a motor vehicle crash. Jones faced manslaughter charges but was convicted of assault by a Stark County jury. Judge Day ordered $200 fine plus costs and six months in the workhouse. Appeals reached the Ohio Supreme Court, which upheld the ruling.
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OTK House
Congress Faces Problems in War Affairs
Congress examines many war related issues as investigations into the work of preparedness proceed. Officials review defense plans and funding to ensure rapid mobilization and readiness. The probes focus on administration decisions, logistics, and congressional oversight responsibilities.
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Congress
Cold Kills Teutons on Alps Front in Snowbound War
Berlin dispatches report German troops frozen to death in the Venetian Alps amid bitter cold. Snow drifts 10 to 15 feet hinder supply lines and some units between the Piave and Brenta Rivers faced days without food as Austro German combat continues north of the front.
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Russ Wants No Teut on Peace But Seeks Blood
Article fragment mentions a Russian immigrant Alexander Biernowski seeking to join fighting, while other lines describe a daytime fire event damaging structures and injuring a rider and horses near Holbeck. The text is garbled with names and places, but indicates infighting sentiment and a fire incident with injuries.
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Russ
Held In Spain As Wife Sees London Bombed
Mrs. F. A. Pearson of Canton seeks shelter in London as her husband, once with the American Gas and Electric Co. in Canton, is largely held prisoner in Barcelona. He cannot reach his wife and son because Spain’s border is closed. A censor erased part of a letter describing their separation during the war.
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Leaders Named for Stark Thrift Stamp Sale Units
A. E. Berkley announced heads of four Stark county units for the War Savings campaign. Paul Rider leads the Bank unit and will organize bankers meetings. Prof. J. J. Armstrong chairs the county school unit, John Baxter chairs the Canton school unit, and J. H. Barnes heads the Four Minute Men to deliver speeches across the county.
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Harrisburg Plant Damaged by Fire May Be Incendiary
Harrisburg plant of Harrisburg Pipe Co. in RG Pa suffered a major fire centered in the paint shop. Workers report hearing an explosion before flames. Loss estimated at 250000 dollars with the machinery most damaged. Two workers burned slightly. rebuilding to start immediately.
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Harrisburg Pi Co
British Ambassador Spring Rice to Return Home on Leave
Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British ambassador to the United States, authorized a statement that he is going home on leave. He will depart Washington in early January, with no further details given beyond a formal Foreign Office announcement expected.
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Cecil Spring Rice
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British Foreign Office
Salt Car Arrives From The Letherman Gehman Co
Fragmentary notice reports a salt car arriving from The Letherman Gehman Co at 814 Tuse BE. Phones 674.
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Letherman Gehman Co
Women Plan Americanization Drive For Aliens In Canton
Canton Woman's committee launches 1918 program to teach foreign mothers child care and English cooking, aiming to convert foreigners into good citizens. The effort supports war work including food conservation, Red Cross, Liberty Loan, and War Savings campaigns.
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Dry amendment request to Governor Cox for special session
Columbus January 2 The Democratic dry federation led by secretary Wm P Halenkamp asks Gov Cox to mention ratification of the federal prohibition amendment in a possible special legislative session He doubts the legislature can act without the governor’s call and notes the governor may not reply He says the house is dry and the federation believes ratification would pass this state wishes to clear the issue.
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Democratic Dry Federation
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Gov. Cox
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General Assembly
Hounds Capture Fox After 15 Mile Canal Fulton Chase
Nineteen hounds took part in a fox chase around Canal Fulton for nearly 15 miles on Tuesday. Hunters from Canal Fulton and Massillon released the fox at 11 a m and the dogs at 11 30 a m. The chase ended at 1 p m with the capture of the prey.
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Columbia and Victor Records Ad
The D. W. Lerch Co. at 210 Market iv N. advertises Columbia and Victor records for sale or order, highlighting a local music shop offering popular phonograph records and related equipment.
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D. W. Lerch Co
Heatless Day In Canton Spurred By Broken Main
Canton observed a heatless day after a break in a Central Power Co main cut heat to downtown. The outage affected offices theaters and stores as workers were urged to conserve fuel for the war effort. Repairs were completed within hours per General Manager Frank Golding.
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Central Power Co
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Third-st SE
Frank Golding
Coal Riots Erupt In New York Fuel Crisis
In New York a mob of about 600 rushed coal yards of the Herman Horses Coal and Wood Co. demanding coal and threatening to burn the plant. They seized about 30 tons of coal before police reserves arrived. Numerous schools closed due to the fuel famine.
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New York
Herman Horses Coal and Wood Co
Postoffice Buried In Annual Bills Rush At Canton Postoffice
Annual January rush hits Canton postoffice with New Year's cards calendars and bills flooding windows. The scene features thousands of mail items and notices alongside Christmas thanks and greeting cards. Also mentions Victor Records at Geo Wille Co and a M B A Branch No 2 meeting and officer installation.
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Eagles Notice Installation of Officers and Banquet
January 3 1918 meeting at 7 30 p m for the Eagles includes installation of officers two presentations and a recital of Jerry Sw Song followed by a big banquet local officers C A Schatz man Ww Pres Adv and others noted amid scattered OCR noise about retail and fuel sections
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C. A. Schatzman
Peculiar Shell Plot Brought to Police Attention
H. MIlligan, president of Republic Stamping and Enameling Co, found a suspicious object resembling a machine gun shell in front of the Renkert building on Market Avenue North. He handed it to Police Chief Riblet, who will investigate to determine if it contained explosives. The shell measures about six inches long and over an inch in diameter, with a cap-like piece inside.
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Renkert
Riblet
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