Army Draft Procedures and Exemption Appeals Detailed
Registration progresses with draft boards to form a ranking list of all registered men by order drawn. Exemption claims must be supported within set days and can be appealed to the tribunal within defined timeframes. Appointments and district boards are named, with steps from physical exams to possible calls and appeals.
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Triat
Ohio
Fred I. Heim
C. L. Knight
J. Marsh
E. H. Moore
Ralph A. Brandt
F. Ents
A. L. Garford
John Thiggset
Homer Johnson
F. A. Baldwin
Hon. Clar
E. Benedict
Wm. Curtin
W. W. Osworth
W. A. Held
W. N,dford
G. W. McCullough
Frank Merene
George W. Pyle
D. P
Wam
E. Bird
R. Kilbourne
D. H. King
Wellsachner
J. Zimmerman
Charles R. Atherton
F. Broomhall
H. N. Ensign
Hak
Huttman
A Eee
Aviation bill sails through Senate despite amendment defeat
The $640,000,000 aviation bill cleared the Senate in an hour and heads to the president. Senator Hardwick of Georgia failed to strike the draft provision, with a 66 to 12 vote against the amendment. Voting patterns echoed past positions on conscription, as several senators shifted sides on related motions and expenditure oversight was rejected.
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Washington
United States Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
Borah
Broussard
Curtis
Gore
Gronna
Kirby
LaFollette
McKellar
Norris
Owen
Vardaman
LaFollete
Stone
Trammell
Senate
Viva Voce
Weather Page Teems With Errant Text Fragments
Miscellaneous weather notes appear garbled with stray letters and broken words. The fragmentary lines yield little usable forecast data or location specifics for readers seeking regional conditions.
Lechner Man Drawn In Draft. Wife Faints on Square
David W. Lechner of 1229 Seventh St SW was recovering from heart trouble after learning his son’s number was drawn for the draft. His son’s wife, Mrs. Wm. H. Lechner, fainted on the public square upon hearing the number and was taken home where she is improving.
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David W. Lechner
Wm. H. Lechner
Medals Chosen For Canton's Soldiers And Sailors
The Canton Soldiers' Aid Committee selected bronze medals for every enlisted man as he leaves Canton. The medal bears McKinley’s profile and a ribboned inscription thanking Canton's soldiers and sailors in the 1917 war with Germany. A registry form asks troops to mail details to Peay of Loren Souers for the registry of soldiers and sailors.
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Soldiers’ Aid Committee
Canton
William McKinley
Ohio
Germany
Loren Souers
Renkert
Canton Soldiers’ Aid Committee
Woman May Be Mayor's Aide in City Hall Shakeup
Mayor Stolberg may hire a female secretary as city government reshapes staff. The draft affected city secretary Fred Marburger, who was pulled Friday as the only city employee drafted so far.
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Stolberg
Fred Marburger
Marburger
Army camp in need of men for Chillicothe cantonment
Supt. A. J. Sherlock of the State City employment bureau said Saturday night that the Chillicothe army cantonment needs about 25 carpenters and 100 laborers. Carpenters earn 60 cents an hour and laborers 30 cents. applicants must provide transportation.
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Chillicothe Army Cantonment
A. J. Sherlock
State City Employment Bureau
Two Auto Tires Stolen From Two Cars
Two thefts of tires were reported to police on Saturday. G. B. Reiter of 703 Thirteenth Street NW found two tires removed from his car. George C. Sharon of 602 Hiway Southwest also reported two tires missing from his vehicle.
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G. B. Reiter
Thirteenth-st
George C. Sharon
Black Handers threaten death to auto chief
A crude death threat was mailed to H. T. Howells, manager of The Canton Automobile Club, urging him to stop pursuing auto thieves. Police investigate. letters resemble earlier threats to J. H. Kenny.
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H. T. Howells
Canton Automobile Club
Howells
J. H. Kenny
Kenny Bros. Co
Man Registers In Absence Of Draft Draws
Arthur Chatelain of 528 Schroyer Ave SW registered Saturday, more than a month after the registration and the day after the draft. He was in South America on registration day and learned of events only after arriving in New York. He sent a card and left on the next boat for South America, saying he will return to America late August and may visit Canton to learn if he was drawn. The case may involve contacting the war department for information.
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Arthur Chatelain
Schroyer
South America
New York
America
Canton
War Department
Gambling charges lead to fines for Capoles and accomplices
Danny Capoles was fined $25 and costs in police court Saturday for operating a gambling place. Three other men arrested with Capoles received suspended fines after pleading guilty to gambling charges.
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Danny Capoles
Capoles
Drowns on His First Flight in Delaware River
Allen O. Smith, 35, died while attempting his first aeroplane flight when his craft fell into the Delaware River near Wilmington. The accident occurred today and Smith was drowned. Parking To Be Discussed. All Canton Automobile Club members are urged to attend a meeting Monday evening July 23 at 7 30 in Room 19 Harris Elk upstairs to discuss the season and voice sentiment. H B McMaster president.
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Wilmington
Del
Allen O. Smith
Delaware River
Canton Automobile Club
Harris Elk
H. B. McMaster
Harris
Pres. Ady
Socialist Meeting Adverts in Alliance and Nimisila Park
A. J. Totten of Alliance speaks at 8 p m Saturday at the corner of Tuscarawas and Walnut and again at 3 30 p m Sunday at Nimisila Park. Adv.
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A. J. Totten
Alliance
Tuscarawas and
Walnut
Nimisila Park
Adv
Canton Women Embrace Bigger Waist Trend Amid Conservation
Canton corset expert Miss Sloat notes waists have grown three to five inches as demand for smaller shapes fades. Dr A B Walker of Canton Medical Society says simpler, common sense corset ideas have lengthened lifespans and changed views on a tiny waist being natural.
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Canton
Miss Sloat
W. R. Zollinger and Co
A. B. Walker
The
Canton Medical Society
All Days are Overland Days All Knights are Willys Knights
A brief ad highlights Canton Motor Car Co promoting Overland and Willys Knight vehicles. The promotion frames these makes as key choices for motorists, underscoring a sales-focused display in the era. No further event details are provided.
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Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Adv
Goethals Denies Report About Letter to Wilson
Gen. George W. Goethals, head of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, refused to deny or confirm a report that he wrote to President Wilson suggesting resignation. Shipping board members would not comment, and several members doubt such an offer was made.
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Washington
George W. Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Wilson
Shipping Board
Goethals
Conscientious objectors appeal to Wilson in Washington
Eleven conscientious objectors from New York City went to the White House to seek exemption from army service. They did not meet President Wilson, who was on the Potomac on the Mayflower, and delivered a letter to his secretary Joseph P. Tumulty outlining their plea.
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Washington
New York City
White House
Wilson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Senate approves joint committee of expenditures in war
The senate authorized a joint committee of expenditures in the conduct of the war. It will investigate and control all expenditures. The vote was 53 to 31 with fifteen Democrats voting aye. All opponents were Democrats. An appropriation of 50,000 dollars funds the plan.
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Washington
Senate
Grace Hamiston Appointed Special Investigator in NYPD
Grace Hamiston, who helped solve the Ruth Cruger mystery, was named a special investigator in the New York Police Department by Commissioner Woods. The role grants authority to carry weapons and a whistle and to arrest, enhancing her investigative powers.
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New York
Grace Hamiston
Ruth Cruger
Police Department
Woods
Photographer Karl Basil Detained as German Spy Suspect
New Jersey private Karl Basil, photographer and member of the First New Jersey infantry recruiting squad, was removed from Newark to Ellis Island internment camp. He faces suspicion of espionage for Germany.
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New York
Karl Basel
First
New Jersey Infantry
Newark
Ellis Island
White Sewing Machine Co Fancy Work Exhibit
All ladies are invited to the art exhibit and fancy work display at 318 Tuse W during the week of July 23. Free lessons are offered and visitors may stay as long as they like. You are welcome.
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White Sewing Machine Co
Adv
First Aid Book Saved His Life at Meyers Lake
Two Company C soldiers used army first aid techniques to save a drowning man at Meyers Lake on Saturday at 3 p m Clare Stout found the body three feet under water and William Hardesty aided in moving him to the bathhouse where he regained consciousness They did not learn the rescued man s name or receive thanks for the lifesaving act.
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Army
Company C
Meyers Lake
Clare Stout
William Hardesty
Canton Reaches New Heat Record at 90 Degrees
Canton sizzled under the hottest sun of the year as the temperature hit 90 degrees. The 1917 record was surpassed by two degrees with little relief by night. Parks stayed crowded as residents sought shade and cooling.
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Canton
Forest fire destroys Harrison Idaho town
A forest fire destroyed Harrison Idaho, population about 1000, cutting off communication. Reports from nearby areas indicate widespread destruction and fear of further spread as flames devoured the town.
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Cour D'Alene
Idaho
Harrison
Poisoned bandages sold in middle west probe ordered
Washington officials announced a probe into sales of poisoned court plaster in the middle west by reputed German agents. Assistant Attorney General Wm. Sipps ordered the investigation acting for the attorney general.
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Washington
Middle West
Germany
Wm. Sipps
Root to Receive Medal for Russia Mission Work
Elihu Root will receive the first valor medal of the National Arts club for his services as head of the American commission to Russia. Mayor Mitchel has appointed a committee to confer the honor. A large reception is planned on the mission's return.
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New York
Elihu Root
American Commission To
Russia
National Arts Club
Mitchel
Mckinley cousin dies after operation in Danville
Rev. Lucius McKinley cousin of the martyred president and boyhood playmate at Niles Ohio dies after a critical operation in Danville Illinois.
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Danville
Ill
Lucius McKinley
Niles
Ohio
Two men injured when car turns over in ditch near Tuscarawassi
Thomas Sticker and Robert Gier, both 41 and 42 from Steubenville, were hurt when their car overturned one and a half miles east of the Tuscarawassi EB line. Both were taken to Ingleside hospital by Miller Blanchard's ambulance with head injuries and facial wounds. Sticker is a stationary engineer and Gier a fireman for Piney Fork Coal Co., Smithfield Station.
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Tuscarawassi
Sticker
Gier
Piney Fork Coal Co
Smithfield Station
Canton Daily News asks for registered men history
The Canton Daily News requests a photograph and brief history of every registered man in Stark county. Include name date and place of birth, nearest relative, schools attended, present address, and marital status. Send to Editorial Dept.
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Canton Daily News
Stark County
Suffragists Picket White House In July Protest
Twelve suffragists picketed the two main gates of the White House without incident. Pacifists visited and spoke with Secretary Tumulty, delivering a lengthy petition opposing army selection to the president.
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Washington
White House
Tumulty
Fire destroys Harrison town in northern Idaho
A major blaze in Harrison, Idaho, razed the town causing 3 to 5 million dollars in damage. Four men were seen fleeing the Grant Lumber Co. yards just before the fire began.
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Boise
Idaho
Harrison
Grant Lumber Co
Harris Blk Room 19 Meeting Question Raised
At 7:30 o'clock in Room 19 Harris Block President H B McMaster and Ady discuss a pending question.
Condemned Property Notice Offers Wrecking Service
Canton Wrecking Co offers demolition and cleanup of condemned buildings at 728 Cherry St. Includes buying and selling old buildings and materials. Bell Main 1471 and State 2588-L. Adyv.
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Canton Wrecking Co
Cherry St
S. Bell Main
State
L.—Adyv
Finland Declares Autonomy as Russia Frays at the Front
Petrograd reports Finland's diet passing a bill for separate autonomy while Russia's army retreats under German pressure on the Riga Dvina front. Kerensky admits troop instability as Brusiloffs Cossacks fight on a widening 80 mile front. German advances push south and west.
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Finland
Russia
Kerensky
Galicia
Ukraine
London
Brusiloff
Teuton
Brody
Halicz
Zlochoff
Tarnopol
Kolomea-Haliesz
Petrograd
Smorgon-Krevo
Dwinsk
Pinsk
Aisne
Cerny
Cash prices advance as futures trading stops
Chicago, July 21. Cash grain prices rose after trading halt, with costs to consumers climbing. The study indicates consumers did not benefit from the stoppage, particularly in corn.
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Chicago
Lloyd George Predicts German Chancellor Speech
Premier Lloyd George spoke at the Belgian independence celebration in London predicting a forthcoming speech from the German chancellor Dr Georg Michaelis. He said the anticipated Reichstag address would be the one for which Britain waits.
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London
Lloyd-George
Georg Michaelis
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