17 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
Washington July 17 Republican senators, meeting at the White House, discussed the League of Nations and a world peace framework. Senator Colt said he reserved judgment on refer ves while voicing support for core principles of the treaty and its enforcement potential.
Canton officials and Builders' Exchange members united Wednesday to back a water bond proposal and river improvements. They pledged committees citywide to support the bond and await a final explanation at an August 12 meeting. The session also discussed water pressure and site questions for new homes.
The report notes new rules for travelers seeking exit to foreign countries amid war pressures. Officials in Washington discuss travel corridors and restrictions for neutrals, including requirements for valid papers and transport routes. The language emphasizes caution for citizens seeking to depart while tensions with host nations rise.
A fours day intensive campaign is planned to raise funds from more than 125 members of the Knights of Pythias and their friends. The plan includes sale of common stock held by Lily Lodge to finance a new Knights of Pythias building at the northeast Market Street corner. The campaign will canvass 100 stockholding members with stock sold to K of P members and friends without compensation, under attorney A Wo Agier.
Realtors study plans for a permanent Canton city parks and playgrounds commission to manage all parks and depots. The group noted sixteen playgrounds exist, many idle, with attendance up to a thousand weekly. Costs and pledges cited, with a broader push to secure 19000 for summer needs and operating supervision.
Poorman receives communication from Burleson via W H Lamar disputing need for the proposed rate increase. Post Office Dept experts cited insufficient revenues to sustain operations, urging rate changes to cover costs. Letter supports immediate action, reflecting city tensions over aviation and public service funding.
Paris reports the peace conference on war responsibility has met for ten days. A final decision on the fate of the ex Kaiser is expected within a few days. A formal reply to the message from Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg and Field Marshal von Hindenburg is anticipated, outlining German culpability and next steps.
Cleveland report claims Khand caused a blast that wrecked a store front and damaged nearby shops. A police officer had just left the scene when the explosion occurred. Details about other injured or affected businesses are unclear from the fragmented text.
Fragmentary report cites Volpicka urging a plan to resolve Balkan tensions including mentions of Morvia and Roumania. The text references Canton Home Furnishing ads and a discussable visit, with unclear dates and names due to damaged OCR.
The Warner Of Cleveland communications say architects will present complete plans for the Archival Vad Meregor school in the southwest district at Monday’s meeting. Officials expect board review that evening and possible action within about a week.
New York dispatch reports forty workers aboard the transport President Wilson were held in hock when it arrived from Marseilles. They refused to pay the tram set officer for meals included with transport and were told they would remain aboard if they did not settle the food charges. The President Wilson carried 2,098 American troops under Colonel Clifford Carson of Indianapolis.
War Department plans show three balloons and combined crews to demonstrate military life and enlistment benefits. Cleveland district recruiter Shuteworth and Canton officials discuss a campaign highlighting army training, foreign draft, and the value of service. A war gear exhibit and auto show were also noted, with a junkman report and a special LMW meeting at Ragow Hall.
Fragmentary text notes the Canton Automobile club backing a plan to extend a highway between two counties toward Akron. Mentions Good Roads Federation, a meeting at Mustern House and relocation of a church parsonage, with unclear dates and local names.
A distorted battlefield report suggests a small allied force including American and British troops could overwhelm the Red Army to free Budapest. The piece notes morale collapse among Hungarians, mobilization of 18 to 45 year olds, and defense preparations around the capital as Soviet leadership faces internal tensions and planned offensives amid warnings of street violence.
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