Sugar Shortage Strains Canton Merchants Amid Hoarding Probe
A Canton investigation into a sugar shortage targets hoarding and inequitable distribution. State food administrator plans to inspect out of town refiners suspected of supplying households and merchants directly. Local grocers report no sugar on hand while some wholesalers claim carloads vanished since December 26.
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Anton
Esale
Eries
Fred Ion
Canton
Ferut
Ias
Hants
Figley
Canton Grocery
Robert Dannemiller
Miller Grocery Co
Jannemiller
Bomb found in drydock at naval station
A bomb was found today in the drydock at the Atlantic port naval station. A fuse was attached to the device, which was described as the type on a large battleship. Crews secured the area as investigators examined the suspicious object and its purpose remained unclear.
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Naval Station
Atlantic
United States Naval
Hungarian cabinet resigns over military program
A Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian cabinet has resigned due to lack of support for its military program. The decision was forwarded to London, with officials citing failure to secure backing for defense plans.
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London
Budapest
Berger Starts Operations On Two New Mills
Berger Manufacturing Co announces two operable sheet steel mills as production rises by about 16,000 tons annually. Eight mills under construction near completion within 60 days will lift output to roughly 80,000 tons from 10 mills at Berger.
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Berger Manufacturing Co
Berger Company
Cline
Stolen Army Bank Loot Recovered at Camp Funston
Camp Funston Kas January 16 The loot taken from the army bank by Capt Lewis R Whisler a murderer has been recovered It is believed the full 62826 21 missing was recovered Thanks to Capt Thomas Gowenlock who refused to abandon his theory that Whisler had an accomplice He found a hidden shelf in Whisler quarters and the money bag was retrieved The money was turned over to Col G Vy Packer the division judge advocate who is checking the loss total}
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Camp Funston
Kas
Army Bank
Lewis R. Whisler
Thomas Gowenlock
Whisler
Capt. Whisler
Gowenlock
Col
G. Vy. Packer
Sugar Seizure Considered as Cleveland Stores Report Stock
Cleveland officials anticipate seizure of the city sugar supply after a meeting of wholesale and retail dealers. A reapportionment of sugar among dealers is planned as the first conservation step and merchants resisting the committee could face prosecution.
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Cleveland
County Food Administration
Snowbound Indiana towns delay burial of dead
Evansville and other southern Indiana towns along with Illinois and northern Kentucky burying grounds are blocked by heavy snow. Morgues hold bodies as crews cannot dig graves, and it may take a week before burial conditions improve.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Imperfect eyes meet perfect glasses at Hall Mark Store
Walter H. Double, jeweler and optician at The Hall Mark Store, promotes optical services. He offers expertly fitted eyewear at 123 and 125 Tuscarawas Street.
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Walter H. Double
Hall Mark
Tuscara- Wasst
E.— Ady
British War Tank Will Come Here From Trenches
The Brittania tank will reach Canton in about a month, moving from Cleveland by its own power. A Canton welcome with a trench replica, bands, and British flags is planned, while talks by wounded British officers highlight recruitment efforts among British subjects in the United States.
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Canton
J. W. Radbone
Lieut. Gibbs
Cleveland
Ohio
France
Great Britain
Thisountry
United States Army
Radbone
Ohio Mission
White
Warm weather to ease coal shipments in transit
Weather improves rail traffic as coal moves gradually to Canton and other cities. About 10 carloads arrived in Canton for domestic use while coal dealers report many without fuel and fear shortages. Freight agents say moderating conditions should loosen rail congestion in coming days.
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Canton
Stark Co Fuel Advisory Board
Ohio
Campbell
Starkeep Fuel Committee
Stark Co
H. Ferguson
O. L. Frederick
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Crestline
Frederick
Loose methods protested by U S chamber of commerce
The United States chamber of commerce called for centralized war control in a report condemning loose methods in America’s war preparations. The board of directors plans to present the findings to Congress, stressing that war fate depends on concerted action across government departments. The study, led by Wadill Catchings and an extended committee of industry and banking leaders, covers ongoing planning since last June.
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Washington
America
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Congress
Dasting
Wadill Catchings
Sloss-Sheffield Iron & Steel Co
John H. Fahey
Homer L. Ferguson
Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
Lewis A. Pierson
Irving National Bank
Harry A. Wheeler
Union Trust Co
Ice Cream Makers Delayed by Cold Snow disruption
John Schubach of the Sanitary Milk Co traveled to Columbus for the state convention of ice cream manufacturers. Trains into Columbus were delayed by heavy snow storms, keeping many delegates from reaching the opening session.
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John Schubach
Sanitary Milk Co
Columbus
Rain Floods American Camp In France
A severe January rainstorm and thaw flood the American camp in France turning streets into torrents. Streams rush at about forty miles an hour two feet deep with melting snow swelling roadbeds. A brigadier general slid 30 feet before rescue and both he and a guard were sent to HQ to dry clothes. Ice coated roads hinder traffic as mule teams tumble and injure animals.
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France
Woman shoots husband in saloon in Cincinnati tragedy
Mrs Grace Lambkin, 38, walked into a Cincinnati saloon and shot her husband John Lambkin, 40, killing him. She is jailed on a murder charge claiming self defense after a quarrel.
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Cincinnati
Grace Lambkin
John Lambkin
Tiger Notice Big class initiation
Tiger Hall hosts a special program for a big class initiation with all candidates present on Wednesday evening, Ady.
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Tiger
Tiger Hall
Ady
Largest service flag floated by mine workers
In Indianapolis on January 16 the United Mine Workers of America in session floated the largest service flag in the world. The flag contains 19 135 stars, each signifying a union member who has joined the colors, and the UMWA pledged unwavering loyalty to the United States.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Heavy Artillery Fighting at Alsace Reported
Paris reports a sharp bombardment between Doller and Thur in Alsace as the only war activity. Forty Germans were captured in a surprise attack near Badenvilliers yesterday, according to the war office. London notes the British front is quiet per Field Marshal Haig's briefing.
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Paris
Doller
Thur
Alsace
War Office
Badenvilliers
London
Field Marshal Haig
Normal College Closes For Coal Shortage
Bowling Green Ohio state normal college shut down today until February 4 due to coal shortage. This marks the second mid year closure for the college and its training school pupils were dismissed.
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State Normal College
Bowling Green
Gasoline Explosion At Canton Auto Parts
A small gasoline explosion occurred at 9 40 Tuesday morning causing a minor fire at Canton Auto Parts Company at Ninth Street and McKinley Avenue SW. No 3 company responded to the alarm.
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Canton Auto Parts Company
Ninth-st
McKinley-av
No. 3 Company
Valentine Dance Ad Promotes Parker Jazz Band
Classified notice announcing the Valentine dancing academy and Parker's Jazz Band performing every evening. A side line notes a wife may object to life insurance while a widow never does, citing Schory, 310 Daily News Bldg.
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Schory
Daily News
Hindenburg Receives Full Power in West War Situation
German dispatches report Hindenburg yielded to Chancellor Hertling for control of the East while gaining a free hand in the West. Hertling may favor German vassal states over frontiers expansion, with war aims addressed in a Reichstag speech soon. Admiral von Tirpitz warns England and America pursue peace terms.
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Hindenburg
West
von Hertling
Reichstag
Cologne
Lenine
Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Hertling
Russia
Volkes Zeitung
Wilson
Lloyd George
Admiral von Tirpitz
England
Kaiser
Ludendorff
Attempted Lenine Assassination Reported in Europe
Dispatch from Petrograd says a would be killer fired four shots at Premier Lenine, all missed. Stockholm reports Lenine in a sanitarium in Finland. Copenhagen notes unrest as Gen Kaledine’s troops show signs of weariness.
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Amsterdam
Lenine
Russia
Petrograd
Stockholm
Finland
City Water Use Far Exceeds Need, Survey Finds
A Canton water survey shows daily gallons pumped far exceed necessity. Waterworks officials report 16,127,136 gallons across seven stations after a 10 percent seepage deduction, equaling about 200 gallons per person for 80,000 residents. The administration plans extensive metering and study to address the shortage of a metered system and to guide future water policy.
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Obliger
DeCorps
Navarre-rd
Cook Park
Harrisburg-rd
Canton
Water Commission
Lima death by own action identity narrowed to man of Syracuse tip
Mystery over the Lima Ohio death by own action centers on a man matching the Syracuse tip description. An undertaker involved has linked the Lima body to the inquiry and Sheriff Norwood seeks clarity while Oberlin’s whereabouts remain unknown after his Sept. 4 disappearance.
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Lima, O
Adam W. Oberlin
Syracuse
N. Y
Lima
Norwood
Oberlin
New Berlin Grange Sets February Meeting Date
Business was discussed at the monthly meeting of the New Berlin Grange held Tuesday night. February 5 is the date selected for the next meeting of the grange.
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Berlin
Texan Reported Safe After Atlantic Collision
New York officials of the American Steamship Co. announced the Texan is safe somewhere in the Atlantic after a collision with another vessel. The shipowners’ statement implied all crew members are saved despite earlier reports that the steamer had foundered.
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New York
Atlantic
Americ Steamship Co
Hawaiian
Social Dancing Club Dance at Schlabach's Hall
The Social Dancing Club will hold a dance at Schlabach's hall on Wednesday evening and the following day. The event invites members to attend and enjoy music and dancing in a communal setting.
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Schlabach’s Hall
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Columbia and Victor Records Deal Announced
The D. W. Lereh Co. located at 210 Market announces distribution partnership with Columbia and Victor Records, expanding catalog reach and regional availability through N. Ady.
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Columbia
Victor Records
D. W. Lereh Co
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