Germans in custody over wartime parole breach near Fort DuPont
Four German sailors interned during WWI were arrested by federal agents near Fort DuPont after an investigation tied to the DuPont powder works explosions. Karl Altmann Emil Aistein Fred Kruger and Karl Imann were found aboard a dredge at Fort DuPont Delaware. The men were taken to Gloucester City New Jersey for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gern
U.S
Karl Altmann
Emil Aistein
Fred Kruger
Karl Imann Aitmann
Klatstein
Ehermann
Kruger
Bancroft Textile Mills
Bancroft Hall
Hagley Yards
DuPont Powder Works
William Crimmings
Harvey Davis
DuPontader
Gloucester City
N. J
Altmann i Klatstein
Fort DuPont
U. S. Us
Del
Jitneys Ordered Licenses in City Crackdown
Chief Biblet warned a crusade against jitney bus operators driving without proper licenses or with invalid plates. Detectives are ready to swear warrants and arrests are expected Friday afternoon. Authorities say many drivers hold 1915 plates or none, citing shortlines and license gaps involving Gilbert Canterbury of the Canton Automobile Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Canterbury
Presfit
Canton Automobile Club
Akron and Canton Rival in Evening Hockey Match
Akron faced Canton in a late night rink bout with notable boosts and final clearance sales noted nearby. Harry Advi and the Homer Co. of Marketavy Avenue advertise specials and values reduced from several dollars, with suits discounted up to 16.50 to 5 and 32.50 to 8. The fragment mentions a Canton game at the Coliseum rink and local pricing promotions surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Homerfr Co
Marketavy N
Funeral plans start for ex Mexican dictator Huerta
El Paso dispatch reports former Mexican provisional president Victoriano Huerta died at home from liver cirrhosis at 8:25 PM after three days of unconsciousness. He forgave his enemies before dying, unaware of recent events in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Vicctoriano Huerta
Southern Republic
Mexico
Militia Maintains Watch in Youngstown Holiday Observance
On New Year day observed by foreigners under the Julian calendar, Company C guards East Youngstown to prevent disorder while liquor traffic persists and private guards monitor Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. plants. Struthers hosts similar activity with Company D Wooster remaining as the sole other unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Wooster
Struthers
Variety of Saturday Sales and Local Ads Highlighted
Local ads announce a range of Saturday specials including an 8 and 8 note player roll Ya Like No a Like for 45c, Overlands tires at 40c, a Cast Iron Frying Pan at 25c, and note player rolls 15c. Also promoted are eyeglass duplication services by George Double Co., Y M C A language classes with instructor Henri Morin, a Saturday night dance and cinema at the auditorium, and The Battle Cry of Peace showing at Alhambra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny
Klein & Heffelman Co
Ady
Real Frigidity Hits The Central West To East
A severe cold wave gripping the central west has broken through to the St Lawrence valley. White River Ontario logged 52 below, 44 below in the Canadian northwest, 30 below in parts of North Dakota, and Chicago at 1 below. Meanwhile Miami rose to 78 above, Honolulu 68, Havana 64, Sitka 34 above. Central states forecast about 10 above tonight.
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Central West
St. Lawrence Valley
White River
Ont
Canadian Northwest
North Dakota
Chicago
Miami
Fla
Honolulu
Havana
Sitka
Alaska
Central States
Record Cold Deepens As Temperature Near Ten
The record cold of the winter arrived Thursday evening with the thermometer at 10 degrees above zero, one degree below December’s mark. Official weatherman Carl Meyer predicts a further drop tonight as the barometer climbs and a clear, nearly moisture-free sky suggests the mercury will fall below ten degrees.
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Carl Meyer
Notify School by Telephone of Contagion Plan Adopted
The board of health acted on Miss Madge Youtz's idea to notify school heads by telephone about contagious diseases among pupils. Previously notices were mailed, causing delays in fumigation. Friday morning the board informed Superintendent Baxter by telephone about a scarlet fever case at NE school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Board of Health
Madge Youtz
Baxter
Apollo Piano Players and Local Ads Highlight Day
Continued on Page Bigot Col 1 Apollo Piano Players touts value and new Apollo electric. Klein & Heffelman Co. moves to 309 Tuscarawas St SW near Central Savings. Cleaning and pressing offer at $1.00. Dean Abbott speaks at St Paul’s 7:30 pm on The Body and What To Do With It. White China Discount Sale runs multiple dates. Canton Home Furnishings Co advertises Red Tag sale. Watches and jewelry repair by Walter H. Double. The Hall Mark Store on Tuscarawas St East. Canton Motor Car Co ad. Gaskell Art Store ad. White China Discount Sale again.
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Dean Abbott
St. Paul's
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
7Th
Clevelanday SW
Canadian coin design to honor Reba Porter from Island Heights
The upcoming Canadian coin issue will feature a portrait of Mrs. Reba Porter of Island Heights New Jersey a noted model in New York studios. Numismatists say the coin will be among the most artistic ever issued.
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Reba Porter
Island Heights
N. J
New York
Montenegro quits war as capital is taken
Vienna reports Cettinje, the Montenegrin capital, captured by Austro-Hungarians with the city not bombarded and inhabitants calm. London notes possible armistice negotiations and a shift in the European war stakes as Austria secures Mt Lovehen and fortress position.
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Montenegro
Vienna
Cettinje
London
Albania
Nicholas
Austria
Mt. Lovehen
Adriatic
Gulf of Cattaro
Petrograd
Galicia
Bukovina
Civil Service Examinations and Public notices
Good men are wanted for the Police and Fire Departments as civil service examinations approach. File applications with the Civil Service Commission secretary W P Newton. Also advertisements for winter window screens and a rug sale offer price details and company names.
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Civil Service
Police
Civil Service Commission
W. P. Newton
Advt
Final Clearance Ladies Coats at Five Dollars
One lot of coats valued up to fifteen dollars offered at five dollars. All other coats deeply reduced. Homer-Miller Co., 134 Market Ave N. Also dance and pictures for five cents. Klein & Heffelman Co. advertise new shipment of Little Tots Double Runner Skates priced at fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer-Miller Co
Marketav N
Klein & Heffelman Co
Adv
Saturday Specials at Keyser's Grocery Ad
Fresh country butter 32 cents per pound and fresh eggs 35 cents. Large sacks of spring wheat flour 1.90 and Pride of the Valley Bouquet flour 1.55. Baldwin apples 65 cents a bushel, Saturday only. Sweet cider on sale. Call Keyser's Grocery 1210 Tuscarawas St W Bell 806 State 806 X Advy.
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Keyser’s Grocery
Tuscarawas St
W. Bell
State
Canton sales and cinema notices mix advertising lines
An ad clutter item lists sale prices for sweaters and home goods from The Klein & Heffelman Co and Canton Home Furnishing Co with Saturday only discounts. It also promotes the screening of The Battle Cry of Peace at Alhambra and candy specials from Goldberg's, including caramels at 25 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Advt
Martial Law in El Paso Quells Anti Mexican Riots
El Paso under martial law as soldiers from Fort Bliss patrol streets to curb anti Mexican sentiment after the massacre near Santa Ysabel. A secret call to arms for an invasion of Mexico circulates, with more than 1500 signatures and volunteers pledging to furnish horses and arms and invade within six hours of notice. The roster centers on prominent locals, ranchers, and former Texas rangers amid heightened border tension and government avoidance of intervention.
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EL Paso
Fort Bliss
Gen. Pershing
Santa Ysabel
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Washington Administration
Ita
Texas Rangers
U. S
Washington
Gillilan humorist act on People's Lecture Course
Humorist Gillilan performs as part of the Sixth number on the People's Lecture Course. The Friday evening event is scheduled January 14 with single admission priced at 25 cents. Ad shows the numbers 12 13 14.
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Agin
Gillilan
January Coat and Suit Sale Announced by Local Stores
Advertisements list Canton Sporting Goods Canton Home Furnishing Co and Klein & Heffelman Co promoting a January coat and suit sale with special prices. Other promos include a Red Tag Sale, a pastry shop bake day, a historical film showing, and various ads for fashion apparel and home goods. The notices reference specific locations such as 300 Market av S and 112 Cleveland av NW and events on a Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbruck Dry Goods Co
Wilson informs Senate on Mexico policy and watchful waiting
President Wilson tells Senator Stone that Senate demands for immediate action cannot be met. Administration will maintain watchful waiting despite congressional pressure. State Department denies report of ten more American deaths at Madera. Gen Rodriguez captured and Gen Almeida slain from Villa’s forces. cabinet reviews Mexican situation.
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Wilson
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Congress
State Department
Madera
Riodriguez
Almeida
Villa
Wilson Reiterates Mexico Policy While Sen Stone Delays Action
President Wilson told Senator Stone that immediate action on Mexico cannot occur. A half hour private talk focused on the Carranza government, including questions of fault for Chihuahua murders and efforts to protect foreigners, with no changes in policy until key facts are established.
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Washington
Wilson
Senator Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
Senate
Stone
Carranza
Chihuahua
Carranca
Carranzane
Upright Piano Stop at Wheelock Ad and Sunny Bargains
Vintage classified ad items list piano sales from J. W. Brown Piano Co and Kenny's Piano Department with terms for trade ins and monthly payments. Also mentions dry cleaning deals at Best Dry Cleaning, weekly sale notices at Klein & Keffelman Co and Billy's Service Dry Cleaning, plus a Red Tag furniture sale by Canton Home Furnishing Co and an Alhambra showing of The Battle Cry of Peace.
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J. W. Brown Piano Co
Walnuteau
St Se.-Ady
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RMANS
U. S. Redge
Fene
Big ’Owder
Esterday
Oday
Akron
Oliseum
Oe Peed
Harry Advi
Ome
Boost Canton
Owen Klosterman
Hee Herbruck Dry
Dios
General Huerta
Youngstown
Canton Company
Klein & Heffelman
Gaskell Art Store
4Th St NW
The
Canton Motor Car Co
George Double Co., Mfg
Opticians
Market Ar S
Henri R. Morin
Akron University
Alhambra
Health Department
Apollo
Tusc
Central Savings
Bell
Universal Dry Cleaning Co Ady
Canton Home Furnishing Co.Advt
Walter H. Double
Jewel
Hall Mark
Tuscarawas St E
4Th-St NW
White China Discount Sale
Boks Service
Trs
Brussels
Canton
Goldberg's
Jose Rodriguez
Canton Sporting Goods Co
F. E. Phillipt
Clevelandavy
aAdv
Klein & Keffelman Co
Billy
Cleveland-av
America
Europe
Alhambra—Advt
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