Militia Guard at Youngstown Mills Amid Strikes
The Youngstown Sheet and Tube plant opened Monday delaying the Canton Ohio National Guard's return. Guardsmen guarded Republic Benzol and Republic Coke facilities amid sniper fire from strikers across the river. Cold, tense night in camp as crews sheltered in stockade heat and rifles fired.
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Canton Football Coach Biechele Dies at 83
Red River resident and Canton area football figure Biechele died at 2 30 p m after a lifelong involvement in local manufacturing. Survived by wife Anna and several relatives including Emil Reinkendorf and Joseph Biechele.
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Coffins in trenches readied by Russians and Austrians
The report describes trenches flooded by German forces and a Kaiser regiment, the Russians forcing retreat after air near clashes. Austrian troops seize positions, topple posts, and use shavings to fill beds, with soldiers resting in captured trenches.
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Irow
Fess Decline Sparks Mixed Butter and Egg Price Notes
A Monday report notes egg price declines and a 32 cent drop in wholesale butter costs. Retail creamery butter now listed at 18 cents per pound as part of ongoing price adjustments affecting groceries and markets.
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Armer Iy
Uncertain Weather Forecast for Erie Region Tonight
A garbled forecast notes rain or snow in the northern lake area tonight and Tuesday with a cold front and waves near Lake Erie. Details are unclear but the message mentions temperature and conditions affecting the region.
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Lake Erie
British Forces Pursue Turkish Army Along Tigris
In a Commons statement J Austen Chamberlain says Turkish troops in Mesopotamia are being pursued by British forces after heavy fighting on both banks of the Tigris. Two enemy guns and 70 prisoners were taken, and on Sunday the Turks were retreating.
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Tigris
Louisville road fight pits village against private paving plan
The village of Louisville refuses to aid a civil cut off project citing lack of resident benefit and warns the road may become a private concern. Mayor Coy states the council will not open village land or finance a street cut through, leaving land purchase to builders and the railroad company with county involvement uncertain.
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Alliance Chamber of Commerce
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Aliance Chamber of
Injunction Sought To Oust Infirmary Head
County commissioners move to remove J B Fierstos from the county infirmary after he refused to surrender keys. A restraining order was sought in common pleas court with A W Machamer alleging legal appointment as head and damages for obstructed duties. Judge Day conducted the hearing with Fierstos and counsel Pontius and Sweitzer present.
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Interstate Commerce slashes coal rate to 78 cents per ton
The Interstate Commerce Commission set a rate of 78 cents per net ton for coal from Resco Pennsylvania to Ashtabula Harbor and Ohio lake ports with higher rates deemed unreasonable. It also adjusted the Pittsburgh district boundary to include Besco. Klosterman's Dancing School offers a new beginners class for both ladies and gentlemen starting Tuesday.
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FIGHT RESUMES IN CHAMPAGNE FIGHT RESUMES IN CHAMPAGNE
German forces reported capture of 423 Allied prisoners including seven officers in the Champagne sector with several hundred yards of Front trenches taken. A German air fleet attacked Allied depots at Furnes Belgium as part of ongoing operations. The report notes heavy fighting and mentions Rear guard actions and machine gun losses.
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Tue Canton Motor Car Co
Wilson Drives Army Navy Plans Amid Senate Resistance
President Wilson moves to push larger army and stronger navy through Congress as opposition grows. State Department drafts a sharp note to Britain over interference with neutral trade while diplomacy with Austro-Hungary and Germany continues. White House sides with near realignment of defense measures and plans to hold talks with congressional leaders.
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Wife on Trial for Murder of Society Doctor
Providence January coverage reports Mrs Elizabeth Mohr on trial for accessory before murder in the August 31 killing of Dr Franklin Mohr and wounding his office assistant Emily Burger. Defendants Cecil Brow Henry Spellman accused of firing the fatal shot. chauffeur Healish to testify for prosecution. Adverts interrupt the text.
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Tom Right Now of Acquittal,”* Said Mrs. Mohr
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George W. Healish
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Turks claim they bottle up English in Mesopotamia
Constantinople dispatches report Turkish forces cut off Kut el Amara in the Mesopotamia zone as 10 hours of fighting ended with Turkish advance guards probing the town. Overseas News Agency notes trenches and retreat shaping the operation with Turkish troops remaining near Kut el Amara.
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Kut el Amara
Mesopotamia
Constantinople
Water supply discussion prompts rapid well work in Canton
A Daily News report quotes Geological Head urging immediate action on Canton water supply. The city water works department began a test well at Water Works Park to determine usable aquifer depth and quality. Officials say the water level and mineral content indicate potential but not permanent supply, with a need for trenching to install a water prison and further testing.
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Strike Village under protection by two companies
Youngstown on January 10 a conference outlined tentative plans led by Col Byron and Brig. John C Speaks. Officers discussed evacuation and the return of workers to the Polanday bridge area while keeping the Republic Tube Co and Sheet & Tube Co plants secure amid a strike.
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Tragic Shooting and Suicide at Robart Welding Works
In Joliet Illinois a young woman shot a man who had paid for her and then killed herself in the office of John I. Robart. The man was William Ogden of Richmond Virginia. The woman left a note claiming she had been terribly wronged and asking to notify her father.
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Robart Welding Works
William Ogden
Richmond
Fire at Krups Factory in Amsterdam Devastates Buildings
Report from Amsterdam states part of the Krups works at Esse imseen was destroyed by fire. The model shed and the wheel shop suffered damage. A press despatch notes the incident as the largest fire at the plant in years.
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Tite
German submarine ashore near Cadiz. entire crew suffocated
The Spanish steamer Vaibanaba reports a German submarine grounded off Cadiz, 20 miles from the coast, with all crew members asphyxiated. The sub was en route to the Mediterranean, and the incident was filed from Havana dated January 10.
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Vaibanaba
Cadiz
Mediterranean
City Council to Vote on Appropriations and Clerk Election
At Monday night’s council meeting the semiannual appropriations for the year will be voted on and the city clerk position for the coming year will be filled. If no successor is chosen II Faust remains in office. The finance committee will present budget recommendations and consider salary increases for city officials including eight positions on the police force and a raise for the city secretary.
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F. Faust
Lance
Cornell
Ball
Civil Service Exams Set for City and School Posts
Examinations for fourteen civil service positions under the new law will be held. On Wednesday January 12 school janitors and Market master will test. January 19 chief clerk waterworks division and other clerks test. January 26 clerks to school officers test. Top scorers will be certified to Mayor Stolberg for permanent appointment or possible removal of the present holder. The mayor has placed these posts on a three month provisional basis.
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