23 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports General of Railroads granted Garfield's request for an embargo on freight fuel and war supplies east of Pittsburgh and the Ohio line to ease coal shortages. Weather and harbor conditions near New England and New York disrupt rail traffic, with the move expected to last only a few days.
Reports from Petrograd claim bitter hostility and actual fighting between German and Austro-Hungarian soldiers in the eastern front. Bolshevik influence is noted in Petrograd and Romania, with unrest spreading to Austro-Hungarian industry and frontier mobs led by women demanding bread and peace. An unconfirmed Vienna incident is noted.
United States Tire and Rubber closes a deal with an agency for a district branch on Bowman block Third and NW. Operations expected in a few days with remodeling ongoing this week. A large local sales force, about 48 in Cleveland, is planned and Crowley of Cleveland named local manager.
Fragmentary text suggests discussions of a separate peace with Austria. References to Bolshevik and Petrograd indicate ongoing unrest and potential shifts in 8k negotiations.
London reports in the House of Commons that three British steamers were sunk, killing nearly 750 people. Two were attacked by German submarines in the Mediterranean on December 31, the third went down in the Mersey mouth the same day. About 708 perished in the Mediterranean sinking and 40 at Mersey.
Cham ber of Commerce officials announce a federally adopted plan to form a War Chest committee of 12 citizens to coordinate all wartime drives. The group will consolidate mailing and advertising campaigns, soliciting subscriptions from residents and merchants to fund national campaigns.
A brief dance item announcing performances by the Norwood-Mootz Orchestra at Eagles Hall on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights with Ady as a featuring name.
A north board registrant described as a conscientious man had his draft classification moved from Class 4 to Class 2 after his wife secured a job, making her partially self supporting. George H. Clark, north board chairman, received a letter from the husband explaining the change.
Ohio food administrator Fred C. Croxton plans action after findings by State Sugar Inspector H. C. Mayhugh against General Baking Co Canton and Central Refining Co Cleveland for unlawfully hoarding and selling sugar. Hearing outcomes and pledge compliance by Canton grocers are to be reviewed as the Ohio Food administration and Starkco committee push for accurate signings and explanations.
The Hercules Motor Manufacturing Co. began work on an initial 65000 motor contract for Ford farm tractors. 100 motors daily planned with up to 300 workers, extensive repairs underway, and most products headed to Cork Ireland for Ford assembly and distribution.
American soprano Anna Case performs the seventh number of the People's Musical Lecture Course on Thursday and Friday evenings January 24 and 25. Single admission is $1 in advance.
The night event titled Flickers Dance features Chief Flicker, Bill Hambuechen, and an advertisement describing a lively Thursday program with performances and community participation.
Public notice lists Guy Lewis Tudor as the accountant associated with 412 News Blog Bell 4480 and state 650 Ady. The item records a professional designation and contact details in a local business notice.
Impersonator and entertainer Roy Bendell appears under the Red Path Lyceum Bureau at First Congregational Church on Wednesday evening. Admission 25 cents. Ady.
Paterson New Jersey January 23. Lombardus Moeller retired sea captain predicted to every friend that Kaiser Wilhelm would die January 18. He killed himself after saying the world was too small to hold them both, remarking As a Prophet I am a fine cook.
Tigers announce Wednesday evening initiation for a second class. Candidates report early for medical examination. New entertainment program and important business noted.
The Valentine Dancing Academy presents Parker’s Jazz Band performing every evening with Advy on stage.
North draft board will reexamine registrants initially placed in Class 1 after first physical disqualification. A second examination will determine final status before service. those deemed fit may appeal to the district medical advisory board. Some requests for appeal arise from misclassification of physically disqualified draftees.
A January report from Amsterdam notes anonymous warnings similar to those before the Lusitania sinking have reached 2000 passengers booked for the Nieuw Amsterdam bound for America. Among them were 30 Americans. The vessel was last said to lie in a Dutch port with no sailing confirmation. A January 16 cablegram claimed Germany refused to guarantee the ship’s safety.
British and German patrols met in the forefield southwest of St Quentin and fighting cost British casualties. South of La Bassee the Germans attempted a trench raid but were repelled.
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