Stark draft boards prepare for first call to examination
Local boards expect to receive the official draft numbers by midweek and will summon the first group of men for examination within three days after receipt. Double the quota may be called first. many Stark men will be chosen to go to France. The district board includes Canton Youngstown and others. federal jurisdiction over draft operations ends today with exemptions rising to local boards.
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Selective Army
France
Tment
Stark c
Ig. C. Kimbark
F. J. March
Canton
E. H
Youngstown
C. Light
Ak- Fred
Och H. Crowder
Arshal
Department of Justice
Rocks Cause Bid Troubles Seem Time Mayhem
Cities adopt eastern time for municipal operations causing bids to be mailed in central standard time for court house contracts. County commissioners explain state service department details. The mix of time zones creates bid opening confusion at the courthouse.
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Nton
Court House
Wilson Returns to Washington After Hampton Roads Trip
President and Mrs. Wilson return to the White House just after 8 o clock this morning ending a week voyage to Hampton Roads. The trip aimed to address a shipping board muddle and advance plans to build a merchant fleet, with tasks likely to be taken up soon.
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Washington
Potomac
Mexico Tax Lists Published in Four States
Mexico reports tax lists completed in four states after years of work. Officials announced the property lists were compiled and released yesterday, detailing taxable holdings across the regions.
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Mexico
Uncle Sam Seeks Canton Parade Participant
Canton seeks the tall man who impersonates Uncle Sam in local parades. L F Double, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, urges the man to report to the chamber at once for contact.
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Uncle Sam
Canton
L. F. Double
Chamber of Commerce
Council to Act on Pay Increases and Market Plans
Special session set for Monday to consider pay raises for police and fire departments and to establish a street market run by Canton women in downtown. Market would buy from Starkco farmers at wholesale prices. Police and fire departments have rejected local terms, likely delaying ordinances. A parking ordinance review and auditorium repairs also slated for the same session.
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Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Stolberg
Canton
Starkco
Kirk
Council
Fire and Police Departments
Ball
Ordina Committee
Montes de Soudan Council
Selected Men May Obtain Canton Daily News Copy
All selected men may obtain copies of the Canton Daily News for July 22 bearing drawing numbers at the News office. The papers may serve as valuable records for men and their families.
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Canton Daily News
Board of Education and City Settle Water Bill
The board of education and the city reach an arrangement to resume water service after the water dept had cut off supply over a $6541 bill owed for several years. Mayor Stolberg said payment arrangements are in place and funds will be used to settle the debt.
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Board OF Education
Stolberg
Water Department
U S Seeks Hospital Sites for Soldiers Returnees
The United States health department began selecting sites for hospitals for soldiers with contagious diseases returning from France. More than $500,000 will be spent on the buildings.
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Washington
United States Health Department
France
Auto Crash Kills Broker and Wounds Three
In New York on July 23 a broken steering gear caused a car accident that killed broker Richard Malone and fatally injured three companions as their vehicle plunged into a 50-foot excavation. The incident is reported as exclusive Libby glass sales promotion appears in the same source.
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New York
Richard Malone
Arthur's Leather Shop Ad Offers Bathing Caps
An old line advertises a choice of bathing caps in three styles at Arthur's Leather Shop on Market North, listing sizes 25 and 50 and Tie cap options at 23 cents each. The shop was formerly Spanagel's, located at 204 Market N.
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Arthur’s Leather Shop
Spanagel’s
Hypnotism Found Cause for Divorce in Fraudulent Marriage
Court decrees a fraudulent marriage after finding Zella M. Martin was hypnotized by W Earl Martin to wed in Wheeling West Virginia. The divorce restores her to her maiden name Hang and bars Martin from contacting her.
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Zella M. Martin
E. L. Lang
United Alloy Steel Corporation
W. Earl Martin
Hang
Martin
Wheeling
West Virginia
Canton
Auto Riders Escape Death After Crash Near Meyers Lake
Six unidentified passengers escaped death when a large touring car was hit by a Meyers Lake auto at a street intersection south of the lake. The impact sent the touring car 100 feet before stopping. One woman fainted and a man was slightly injured while jumping from the vehicle. the touring car suffered heavy damage.
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Meyers Lake
One Dead and Another Dying After Lynch Attempt in St Louis
In St Louis on July 23 a shooting and lynching attempt left Charles Klostermeyer dead after James Sansone shot him on a streetcar. A mob pursued Sansone, who was beaten unconscious after firing at his attackers. he sustained severe internal injuries and multiple broken ribs.
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ST. Louis
James Sansone
Charles Klostermeyer
Sansone
War Gardens Prosperous
Estimates by the agricultural bureau project a crop valued at 350 million dollars to be grown in the United States. About 1,175,000 acres above the national average have been cultivated.
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Washington
The
Agricultural Bureau
United States
Scottish Rite Military Chapter Formed in Toledo
In Toledo on July 23 an initial membership of 231 established a military chapter of the Scottish Rite, marking the formation of a new local body.
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Toledo
McKinley Lodge Special Communication Tonight
Wm McKinley lodge holds a special communication July 23 at 7 p m eastern time. M M degree to be conferred. H W Oliver W M and H H Heingartner Sec y Adv announce details of the event.
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Wm. McKinley Lodge
H. W. Oliver
W. M
H. H. Heingartner
Sec’y
Arthur's Leather Shop Dresses Steamers 25 Percent Off
A 25 percent discount applies to all dresses and steam er trunks at Arthurs' Leather Shop located at 204 Market North, formerly Spanagel's. The sale promotes bargains on leather goods and related items with no further details provided.
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Arthurs’ Leather Shop
Spanagel’s
All Days are Overland Days All Knights are Willys Knights
An advertisement from Canton Motor Car Co promotes Overland and Willys branded vehicles. The brief notice touts a sales event or seasonal campaign with emphasis on the two brands and the dealership.
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Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Adv
Dead Man Returns To Life In County Jail
An unconscious man, found by farmers on Market road extension Sunday, revived Monday after an apparent liquor overdose. Sheriff Norwood had him transported to the county jail where signs of life appeared. he is believed to be an infirmary inmate who came to town Saturday afternoon.
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Douds
Wheeling & Lake Erie Road
Starkee Workhouse
Miller-Blanchard Co
Market Rd
Norwood
Bulance
German Course to Be Retained in Canton Schools
Canton will keep German in its high school curriculum as long as there is any demand. Superintendent Baxter said the board will not remove German like other cities unless Canton residents call for it. Fewer pupils signaled intent to study German next term, but courses will continue while there is a need.
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Canton
Baxter
Board of Education
Wife Companion at Front to Drive Ambulance
Cincinnati July 23 Mrs Noble Brandon Judah wife of a son of John H Patterson head of National Cash Register Co today was preparing to accompany her husband to France and drive an ambulance Judah is in an officers training camp.
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Cincinnati
Noble Brandon Judah
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Co
France
Judah
Canton Heat Wave Prospects After Infant Death
Canton sweltered through the heat with a Sunday high of 91, and Monday reached 88 by 2 pm. Coroner Douds attributed one death Saturday to heat related causes, the four month old son of Charles E Motts dying from infantile troubles induced by the heat.
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Canton
Mercury
Douds
Charles E. Motts
Louisville
Police raid targets 18 illegal beer operators
Federal authorities planned action against 18 blind tiger operators caught by police Sunday. More than 50 000 bottles of beer and whiskey were confiscated, most near the Sixth regiment camp at Bayview.
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Toledo
Sixth Regiment
Bayview
Capiases Issued For Speeders By Probate Court
Probate court on Monday issued capiases for several motorists who ignored summonses to appear on speeding charges. The sheriff will arrest them.
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Probate Court
Street car strikes auto in Tuscarawas and Bedford crash
A street car struck an automobile owned and driven by Ralph Myers an insurance agent at the intersection of Tuscarawas and Bedford NW Sunday evening.
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Ralph Myers
Tuscarawas+#1
Bedford
Bechtel Hangs Self Over Army Draft Fears
John H. Bechtel, 58, a Massillon farmer, hanged himself in his barn early Monday. Despondent over three sons likely to be drafted and unable to obtain help to harvest crops, he had spoken of the war and his distress the previous day. His widow and two children found the body during a search after he failed to come to breakfast.
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John H. Bechtel
Massillon
Bechtel
Three Men Charged With Pocketpicking Held in Akron
Deputy Sheriff Jackman and a constable pursued three Canton Akron pocketpicking suspects on an interurban car. Victim’s pocketbook vanished Saturday night, a knife was brandished, and the trio fled to Akron where two were arrested. The third man later boarded a car at Orient, was captured, and sent to Akron.
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Jackman
Akron
Blake
Orient
Siam Declares War on Germany in World War I
London July 23. Siam declares war on Germany. Nine steamers interned have been seized as part of wartime measures. The Kaiser warned as Siam takes aggressive action.
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London
Siam
Germany
Eight Speeders Nabbed In Market Street Trap
Sheriff Norwood and deputies trapped eight speeders on Market Street Sunday afternoon. Victim L. R. Brice of 1007 Sixteenth Street SW was among them. Four others hailed from Akron and three more are wired to Columbus for identification. speeders will be called to probate court.
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Norwood
L. R. Brice
Akron
Columbus
Elks Plan Local Gift Toward National War Fund
Canton Elks pledge to join a million dollar drive by all lodges to aid soldiers and families. Each member would contribute about $2.59, with Canton lodge listing around 500 members. Special Boston bag sale advertised at Arthur's Leather Shop, 204 Market N. Ady.
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Canton Elks
United States
Canton Lodge
Russia on edge as chaos looms and Kaiser vows advance
A tense scene unfolds in the midst of war fears with the Kaiser threatening a decisive move. Russia stands near anarchy as Teuton forces press forward, signaling a possible dramatic shift in the theater of European conflict.
Russian Crisis Deepens as Petrograd Rebellion Grows
Washington dispatches report a severe riot situation in Petrograd with disarmament of rioters, arrests, and steps to curb gunfire from windows. Premier Kerensky faces a crucial test to unite the military and stave off chaos or risk German invasion succeeding into Russia.
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Washington
Petrograd
Russia
Kerensky
Kaiser
Roumania
Central Committee
Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Committee
QHIO JURIST PASSES AWAY
Ravenna Ohio July 23 Judge George F Robinson died today after 36 years on the bench He was known in Canton Warren and Youngstown A Civil War veteran
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Ravenna
George F. Robinson
Canton
Warren
Youngstown
Safe crackers hit bank in Cadiz escape with $900
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on July 23 bank workers found the Cadiz Bank vault door blown off and cash missing. The raid netted about $900 in cash as the burglars fled the scene.
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Hopkinsville
Bank of Cadiz
Triggeo
Trum Public Service seeks 70000 bond authority
Columbus July 23 The Trum bull public service company Warren applied to the state utilities today for authority to issue 70000 in bonds to complete payment on improvements valued at 391000.
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Columbus
Trumbull Public Service Co
Warren
Deacon Convicted in Secret Apple Room Incident
New York July 23 E B Guild a church deacon was convicted of entering his secretary s room to eat apples and his wife was granted a divorce at the same time the case drew local attention from officials and observers alike
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New York
E. B. Guild
Canton to Pay Tribute to Soldiers
Canton civic groups plan a monster patriotic celebration when troops depart for divisional and concentration camps. The event, organized by the Retail Merchants’ Association and the Chamber of Commerce, calls for stores to close on signal and residents to line Market Avenue with flags. 10,000 people are expected to participate in a citywide demonstration marking this mobilization.
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Canton
Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Marketav
J. H. Kenny
Milton Hirschheimer
Harry M. Horton
EB. J. Heffelman
The
Louis Double
H. W. Miner
Fair Grounds
Miner
Kertz
Ohio
Wooster
Crime Wave in Chicago: Five Murders on Sunday
Chicago reports five murders and two bold safe robberies in a single day. Police tally the week with 20 holdups six murders 230 burglaries two pickpocket cases five con game incidents six auto thefts and two bogus check transactions totaling about 25000 dollars. No arrests yet in the three murder cases while suspects are detained over the safe robberies.
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Windy City
Chicago
Captain Miner Receives Baseball Outfit Gift
Captain H. W. Miner of Company C Sunday received a letter of thanks to A. H. Abrams who presented a complete baseball outfit to the company for their use.
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H. W. Miner
Co. C. Sunday
A. H. Abrams
Sweden Seizes Crops Across Nation
The government announced it will take over all cereals legumes and sugar beets grown this year and all remaining from the 1916 crop on hand as of September 1. The action expands state control over agricultural production amid ongoing policy measures.
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Stockholm
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Wheeling, W. Va
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