Marine Dies In France After Beating Odds At War
The article reports the death in France of Iph Wright son of Theo W Wright while serving with the Marines after being wounded and gassed. It notes he enlisted from Hibbetts and was 20 years old, with prior furloughs and school departure. Ray Hattery of Massillon was wounded in action on June 19 according to casualty notices.
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Canton Boy Sam Bowen Among Missing After Torpedoed Ship Sinks
Sam Bowen of Canton was aboard a Covington transport torpedoed and sunk near a French port. Six crew members were reported missing while Herbert Hunker, a hospital staffer on his fifth return to France, was believed onboard on the final voyage.
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Funeral service held for former czar family
AnuLat July 6. A dispatch from Petrograd reports a funeral service at Maxim Gorky’s residence for former czar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their daughter Duchess Tallanta. A priest prayed for the souls of Nicholas and Alexandra in the ceremony attended by officials.
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DLN Warns Boys Stop Shooting Near Woods
PA deputy game warden warns boys and parents that prosecution will follow if they shoot near the woods with air rifles and guns. Police report a missing pendant, possibly lost or stolen, at Tuscarawas and Walnut.
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Unsure Fragments Cloud a Missing News Item
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Wilson seeks Senate vote on wire control measure
President Wilson clashed with the Senate over delaying action on a bill to seize national communication lines before the congressional recess. Senate leaders insist on committee review, delaying immediate passage and risking a late August recess.
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Governor Warns Socialist Mayor to Preserve Order
Minneapolis July 6 Gov J A A Burnquist warned to suspend Mayor Van Lear Socialist of Minneapolis if disturbances or riots occur The mayor denied unrest tied to the strike and called the governor actions political The telegram delivered direct threat and political heat accompanied by unrelated ads and notices
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Canton Tire Shops to Close Sundays in Citywide Order
Government asks cutbacks prompt 14 repair shops to end Sunday operation and limit evenings. Stores to close Sundays and halt most evening hours, with Saturday open until 10 pm. Local reaction notes impact on labor and service adherence.
Laiblin Joins U S Food Administration War Work
Laiblin, president manager of the Ion Bridge Co, is named as a U S Food Administration investigator. He will work with J E Figley across the nation including Alaska, Porto Rico and Hawaii, reporting Sunday in Washington. Citizens protest his Canton ties while Cantonians credit his war savings leadership.
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Hope Fades for Covington Crew Missing After Torpedo
News that six men from the torpedoed U S transport Covington are presumed lost. The ship struck Monday night by a submarine remained adrift Tuesday before efforts to tow failed. The Covington, once the German liner Cincinnati, was homeward bound in a war zone with crew left in a perilous search.
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Allied Armies Rally For World Liberty In France
Premier Lloyd George told American troops that they fight for great principles and world liberty. He said the war aims include peace for Germany upon Wilson's terms and praised the American forces as decisive for victory. The remark came after a review as the Kaiser faces projected defeat with a million Americans in France.
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Allies May Intervene in Russia
Reports say allied forces including British French Japanese and American troops landed at Vladivostok amid turmoil after a Bolshevik Czech clash. Diplomatic leaders consider intervention likely with President Wilson's stance awaited and 2500 Dalmatian POWs under Italian flag present. Local Russians welcomed the Allied presence with celebrations.
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Circus train crash kills one near Girard
A Baraboo Bailey circus train rear ended a New York Central line near Girard at 6 am. Thomas Rooney, 26, of Murphysboro Illinois, was crushed between cars. The accident remains under investigation as more details emerge.
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River excursion steamer Columbia sinks on Illinois river
A Peoria bound excursion boat with nearly 600 aboard struck a submerged log on a sand bar near Pekin. Thirty three bodies recovered and around 100 believed missing as divers search at noon. Rescue teams hurry to Pekin where most victims are sheltered and cared for.
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Auto Fractures Woman's Skull in Street Collision
Miss Mary Kuhns, 132 Lawnav SW, was in serious condition at Aultman hospital after a truck owned by Schuman Grocery, driven by Albert Schuman, struck her as she alighted from a westbound Tuscarawas Street car. Police pursue blame. skull fracture at base of brain. Miss Kuhns works for Attorney W. H. Miller.
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Senator Lewis Proposes New Cabinet Post for Rail and Telegraphs
In a telegraph to the government, Senator Lewis of Illinois proposes a new cabinet position to oversee railroads and telegraphs or telephones owned or controlled by the government. Levi Dill also calls for a secretary of transportation with supervision of rail and water transport and of telegraphs and telephones.
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Former Gotham Mayor Killed in Air Flight
The city mourns Mayor John Purroy Mitchel after his fatal plane crash in Fordham. Aldermen, officials, and citizens pay respects as New York laments the loss of its late leader who served until 1913.
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Soviet, American forces face raids as Vladivostok falls
Amid reports of Vladivostok's capture by Czecho Slovak forces, Soviet and Allied units fight to restore order with Japanese Chinese and American troops landing. American and Australian actions on the Toul front repel German raids while Hamel falls to Australian and American forces. Prisoner counts and ongoing operations in Somme and Voseges theaters are noted.
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Robbery Targeted Jewelry Dealer in New York Route Heist
Jewelry valued at hundreds of dollars was stolen from a trunk belonging to J. M. Beckwith a salesman at 20 Williams Street New York. Four diamond rings a signet ring pearls amethyst cameos and diamond chips were taken with some items left behind. The break in occurred during unpacking at a Courland hotel and the trunk was unlocked by a key. The case cites nonprofessional theft and notes shifts in local retail staff and a store move by Netzore Shoe Co. from Alliance to Canton due to labor shortages and stock relocation planned for next week.
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Firemen respond to McKinley High rubbish blaze none damaged
Firemen were called to McKinley High School Friday evening to extinguish rubbish. Fire Chief Mesnar reported no damage. Police Chief Riblet said 137 German women who recently registered may obtain their cards by visiting the police station Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and all must have cards by Wednesday night.
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Swanton Appointed Chairman of Vet Affairs Committee
Washington reports Senator Swanton of Virginia has been named chairman of the vet affairs committee, succeeding Tate. Senator Timason becomes ranking member after acting chairmanship during Pitman’s absence. The note mentions upcoming events and lodge meetings in Buckeyes Lily and Canton.
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House Sets Wheat Price At 2.40 A Bushel
Washington July 6 The house sustained an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill fixing wheat at 2.40 a bushel by a 150 to 106 vote. The move aims for a compromise with the Senate which has pursued the same price.
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