22 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1918
Page
1
Report notes serious tensions at imperial monarchy borders with Istrians and adjacent regions. Officials warn of potential clashes as disputes flare over control and sovereignty. Local authorities call for calm while preparing contingency measures.
Pan European upheaval dominates front pages with calls for immediate peace and new wartime leadership. In Hungary and Austria unrest grows as workers join strikes while Emperor Charles faces a cabinet reshuffle and demands for ceasefire amid famine fears. In Washington, President Wilson and Congress clash over war management and a proposed war cabinet, with Senate action anticipated this week.
Pennsylvania railroad ordered an embargo on box cars to Canton to ease fuel movement and clear congested terminals. The cutback halts all carload freight beyond Canton to Crestline and Toledo, while Ohio mines near Lorain face reduced service from the B and O and other lines.
The council approved selling $24,000 in bonds to acquire the 98 acre Dan Smith farm in the northeast for a new pumping station. The site costs about $42,000 with a likely $20,000 bond later to complete the purchase, under emergency measures. The water committee was instructed to investigate and report on the land and funding options.
A translated dispatch reports the United States demanding indemnity and warning China after shelling near Yochow. The incident, tied to ongoing tensions, saw one sailor killed and several wounded as American gunboats exchanged fire with Chinese forces.
Fragmentary weather notes indicate a sharp drop in temperature with a forecast region near First Street. Readers are advised to prepare for unusually cold conditions this evening and overnight.
The council accepted a communication from Mayor Poorman regarding an unsigned ordinance fixing the salary of the combined assistant water works engineer and sanitary sewer construction engineer at 2500 dollars. It also recommended selling 24000 dollars worth of bonds to apply toward the Dan Smith farm purchase for water system development.
The council mended that unsold bonds worth 24000 be placed to the water works fund and debated using 1000 for committee travel expenses after seeking a city solicitor opinion. A request to advertise for waterworks supplies was not acted on as a decision was deferred for one week. A Clinton av SW ground use permit and petitions for Dartmouth av SW and Twenty First St NW improvements were referred for study. The council adopted a Hafer measure requiring property owners to cover coal holes during winter.
Petrograd reports former Czar Nicholas and the ex-czarina will be brought to Petrograd for treason trial. An order from Leon Trotzky, foreign minister, is to authorize the proceedings. The former monarch may hire civil counsel and the hearings will be public.
A Tuesday report to police cites theft from May Hamilton at 1410 Sixteenth Street SE. A wrist watch four rings and 3 dollars in cash were taken. Mrs Hamilton provided a suspect description. detectives continue investigation. The notice ends with an advertisement about government insurance for soldiers and sailors.
Starkco milk producers announce a plan to request a government inspection of milk production to determine if the current price of 3.25 a hundred pounds is adequate. They note higher costs and urge a possible price increase, with a meeting set for Saturday to discuss pricing for upcoming months.
Dance at Eagles Hall led by the Norwood Mootz Orchestra with shows on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights. Admission and exact times not listed in the brief notice.
Protest likely to note a Wednesday evening initiation for a new class. Candidates report early for medical examination. A new entertainment program and important business are announced by the advertisers.
The board formed a purchasing committee will require approval for all school supply purchases. Aimed at curbing unnecessary buys, inventories of tools and equipment will be compiled and checked at year end. The D A R model home near the Liberty building was bought for 1900 as a domestic science site. Raises for clerk, clerk's assistant, and truancy officer were referred to the salaries committee. Miss Mable Firestone to assist in medical work at 100 a month was approved. Harmony to Columbus to check attorney general bond approval delays.
Three men tied and gagged manager Granger of Ralph Dewey Jewelry in downtown Detroit this morning and escaped with about 60 000 dollars in valuables. They fled in a waiting car after the daylight hold up.
Portable electric radiators advertised for chilly days by Canton Engineering and Electric Co located at Cleveland avenue and Fifth street NW. The ad notes they attach to any electric light sock et.
A card social is held tonight at Red Men’s Hall with prizes and refreshments provided. Admission details are not listed. Proceeds benefit a local cause.
Washington officials report the five day industrial suspension has reduced rail congestion and boosted domestic coal supplies. Fuel Director Garfield cites progress despite snow and extreme cold, noting ships bunker coal to tidewater and more empty cars returning from the east. He dismissed plans for another five day halt.
Stark co Dental Society members met at the Elks club Monday to discuss a planned price increase. A committee was named to draft new prices due to higher material costs and living expenses. Dr. H. D. Cottrell of Ohio State University spoke after dinner at 6 30 p m.
General Pershing announced Corporal Walter Roberts of Hartline Washington was killed in action during a clash likely between patrols as American regulars move to front line duties. The report notes uncertainty about companion wounded status. Public notice by Guy Lewis Tudor.
Paris reports German troops attacked west of Navarin farm in Champagne but were repelled. In Auberive sector French patrols captured prisoners during trench raids. London notes German bombardments in Ypres and attempts to raid British trenches were all repulsed.
Firemen responded to a basement stove grease fire at the Crescent restaurant located at Tuscarawas Street and Court Avenue NW. Crews arrived after 5 o clock Monday afternoon to extinguish the blaze with no injuries reported.
Canton resumes commerce and manufacturing Tuesday after five days of coalless holidays. Retailers reopen as offices and plants restart operations at Timken Roller Bearing and Carnahan Tin Plate. The Garfield order curbed entertainment venues and no violations were reported.
The Interstate Commerce Commission capped tidewater coal car detention at ten to six days. The typical agreement drops from five to three days. The change aims to speed coal car movement and ease supply logistics.
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