Police seek $10 raise amid threats to quit
Police officers threaten to resign if a $10 monthly pay increase is not approved. The council and Mayor Stolberg face a wage dispute following a July appropriation that favored city workers while police wages were left unchanged. Ball and directors declined to argue, awaiting a finance committee meeting and mayoral input.
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Kunkel
Department
Council
Jairman Ball
Tment
Kunkel Ouncil
Stolberg
Nkel
Vmncil
Ki Hall
Grantly
Ball
Draft schedule advances as Crowder cites ready states
Provost Marshal General Crowder said only 15 states, including Ohio, had not completed draft preparations. Draft day is likely next Saturday or Monday with 3,671 local exemption boards filed and 883 awaiting completion. The central board may accept lists electronically to avoid duplicate forwarding.
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Washington
Crowder
Ohio
Saturda
Marshe
Merel
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Cleveland
Louisville
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
New Orleans
Baltimore
Kansas City
Bill Agreement Near Washington in Conference
A conference committee today reached a tentative conclusion on a bill regarding food control. Democrats Simmons Martin Hal Smith and Lodge are among likely sponsors with Republican Nyhon, signaling agreement on key provisions.
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Shington
Monfernoon
Simmons
Martin
Hal- Smith
Lodge
Nyon
Repub
Weather forecast for Ohio shows mixed temperatures
Weather outlook for Ohio during the period lists temperatures in the 60s and 70s with readings near 68 to 79 at various times. The forecast indicates warm days and cooler nights across multiple locations with no severe conditions reported.
Do Your Bit and Aid Canton Soldiers' Fund
Citizens urged to support Canton Soldiers' Aid Fund and Canton's Companies. Mail contributions to Loren E. Souers at 1014 Renkert Building or leave at News Exchange. Make checks payable to Loren E Souers, Treasurer, as part of local fundraising drive led by Charles A. Stolberg and committee.
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The
Canton Soldiers’ Aid Committee
Canton Soldiers’ Aid Fund
Canton
L. E. Souers
Treas
Renkert
E. Souers
Loren E. Souers
Soldiers’ Aid Committee
Charles A. Stolberg
Loren E Souers
T. Wallis Grose
John G. A. Ridgter
Germans Strike Back at Slavs in Galicia Front
July 14 report from London says German forces counterattacked to retake Kalusz in Galicia but faced strong Russian resistance. Russians pushed toward the Carpathian foothills south of Kalusz and seized Novica. Western front fighting limited. Petain’s troops repulsed several local attacks. Berlin claims air victories north of Rheims with 21 Entente planes downed.
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London
Kalusz
Stanislau
Galicia
Carpathian
Novica
Petain
Berlin
Rheims
Mrs. Himes Named Captain to Aid Company C Soldiers
Mrs. Joseph Himes becomes a formal captain for Company C as they depart for France. She plans to support 150 families, advise soldiers’ wives, gather volunteers to send notes and clothing, and coordinate reports and comfort bags to ensure no family suffers while the Canton boys are away.
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Joseph H. Himes
Vs. Himes
Company
France
Capton
Soldiers’ Aid Committee
Red Cross Society
Harry Hazlett
Tague Opposes Draft Exemptions in July Resolution
Washington reports Congressman Tague of Massachusetts presents a resolution charging rich men's sons are getting jobs in government departments shipyards and factories to avoid the draft. He seeks exemptions only for workers deemed necessary and capable of supporting the army and navy and national defense.
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Washington
Tague
Massachusetts
Army
Navy
Hawaii Leads Territories in Army Recruitments
Hawaii proved the banner territory by offering more men for enlistment than the allotted quota as twelve states filled their regular army recruit quotas. The adjutant general said California Idaho Illinois Indiana Michigan Montana Nebraska Nevada Oregon Pennsylvania Utah and Wyoming also met their goals.
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Washington
Adjutant General
California
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Utah
Wyoming
Hawaii
Former beauty sues husband for separation in New York
Kay Laurell Sheehan once named New York's prettiest stage beauty sues former secretary Winifred R. Sheehan for separation. She seeks alimony based on her husband’s alleged income of 25090 dollars a year. he is manager of a moving picture concern.
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New York
Kay Laurell Sheehan
Winifred R. Sheehan
Rhinelander Waldo Today
Moving Picture
Bonds Dip to New Low on Liberty Loan Market
Liberty Loan bonds slipped to new lows on the New York stock exchange with $200 $300 and $400 lots trading at 99 percent, a 50 cent decrease per $100 bond. At close a $500 bond sold at 99 and $20,000 of bonds moved at 999 10, the day’s peak price.
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New York
Liberty Loan
Stock Exchange
Notary Free Service Ad By Zettler Realty and Werner-Drumm Co
Notice offers free notary service to file exemption blanks for selective draft. Zettler Realty Company at 401 Tuscarana Street W Daily News Bldg promotes notaries at no cost. Werner-Drumm Co located at 131 139 Second Street NE also advertises.
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THE
Zettler Realty Company
Tuscaranas Si W
Daily News Bldg
Mobs in Flat River hunt fugitives after mining strike rout
A man hunt begins as 2,000 armed men many from I W W drive foreign born workers and families from the lead mining district in Flat River Missouri. Mobs beat bushes tonight seeking any fugitives who may have been missed.
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Flat River
Canton considers aviation training school turnout
Secretary Double of the Chamber of Commerce said Canton has good prospects for obtaining an aviation training school. Six sites have been offered and will be investigated next week. He noted success depends on a reasonable lease and proper support afterward.
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Canton
Double
Chamber of Commerce
Deuble
Pity This Man His Life Is Long Round Of Queries
A Canton desk sergeant bears the brunt of public inquiries and complaints. He handles noisy parrots, stranded kittens, nocturnal dogs, and disputes over war gardens. A recent call described a mother chasing her son with a big policeman after he disobeyed chores.
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Edward Bour
Bour
Canton
Grocer Fights Two Armed Bandits in Store Duet
Joseph Elsie a 51 year old Cambridge grocer fought two armed assailants in his store on a Saturday night. He battled for 10 minutes with a butcher knife and a mop handle as the cash register held over $1,000 in money and checks. One suspect William Young was jailed on suspicion, while Charles Newel remained at large.
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Joseph Elsie
Cambridge
Elsie
William Young
Charles Newel
Vicks
Elgie
Young
Stolberg Names War Council For Canton
Mayor Stolberg forms a 14 member war council to support the national defense, focusing on relief work war gardens and women's activities. Members include Atlee Pomerene Roscoe McCulloch Judge Henry W Harter Col Harry Frease and several civic leaders and women.
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Atlee Pomerene
Roscoe McCulloch
Stolberg
War Council
Canton
Council of National Defense
H. H. Timken
J. H
Plan For Light Changes In City Auditorium
Councilman Stansbery and the council building committee found wiring repairs in the city auditorium may cost under $2,000, after earlier reports of $8,000. State fire marshal Fleming ordered the work to be completed.
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Stansbery
Council Building Committee
Fleming
Taxes Are Due Adyvy Advertisement for The Canton Morris Plan Bank
Tax payments are due with a promotional ad urging residents to seek funds from The Canton Morris Plan Bank. The note implies the bank offers financial assistance or loans for tax payments.
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The
Canton Morris Plan Bank
Adyvy
Why Not 5 Percent They Pay It on Deposits Ady
Ady argues that The Canton Morris Plan Bank pays 5 percent on deposits. The brief note cites the bank's high interest rate as a promotional point.
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Canton Morris Plan Bank
Ady
Pershing Watches Bastille Day Parade in Paris Front Box
Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing and the French president viewed Bastille Day celebrations from the presidential box as hundreds of aircraft circled above. Pershing planned to visit the American camp next day to assume command of his troops.
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Paris
France
John J. Pershing
Poincare
Pershing
Americans Sink Submarine in Atlantic Port
An American schooner sailing to Genoa sank a submarine as of July 14. The ship’s naval gun crew included six gunners and a petty officer, according to the captain's report received today.
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Atlantic
Genoa
Is Your Money Working for You at 5 Percent
An advertisement from The Canton Morris Plan Bank claims money will earn 5 percent. The message promotes savings or investment with the bank, emphasizing favorable returns.
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Canton Morris Plan Bank
Werner-Drumm Co Offers 20 Percent Wallpaper Discount
Local ad from the Werner-Drumm Company at 131 139 Second Street NE announces a 20 percent reduction on all wallpaper. The promotion emphasizes ongoing discounts and invites customers to visit the store for the deal.
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Werner-Drumm Co
Second-st
Ady
Bridgeport Stains and Architectural Finishes Ad Offer
Advertisement notes Bridgeport staining and architectural finishes with all desirable colors. Mentions street NE and Ady as locations. No further details provided.
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Bridgeport
Werner-Drumm Co
Ady
Canton Fire Inspection To End This Month
Canton fire chief R O Mesnar reports three districts covered fifth buildings total 5627 with 700 to 800 needing repairs including over 200 chimneys. The survey will guide fire prevention study and insurance rate actions as records exceed 14000 buildings with weekly updates.
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Canton
R. O. Mesnar
Mesnar
Secret wireless station found in Watchung Mountains
Reports reach Plainfield of a secret wireless station atop the Watchung Mountains exposed to view. Operators who knew of the discovery disappeared. Authorities believe the operators were German agents and the station has been put out of commission.
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Plainfield
N. J
Watchung Mountains
Ohio war council urges canning of crops this year
Columbus July 14. The Ohio war council urges immediate action to conserve fruits vegetables and garden produce for the nation in need. It says Ohio will produce a record yield and calls for canning drying or storing to avert shortages.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio War Council
Hat Rescue Fails as Wind Roams Puddle Scene
Three young men chased a hat torn from a young woman's head by a playful wind on Saturday night but failed to retrieve it from a puddle. The hat was saved, though badly.
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