23 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
1
The article reports German lines near the Marne River weakening as German rear guards slow Allied pursuit. British and French forces gain in other sectors while American troops take key towns. Crown Prince Rupprecht awaits a counterstrike as new enemy reserves arrive.
The Carnahan Sheet & Tin Plate Co plans $125000 in improvements to boost wartime production while under direct supervision of federal agencies. The firm expects continued high orders and paid a 28 percent dividend last year. A $75000 silverized coal plant will cut gas use and fuel costs, with new machinery of $50000 and more. Board includes E. Carnahan as president and G. Mack with several officers named.
Canton Chamber of Commerce leaders held a Monday meeting to recognize a resolution of appreciation from the Navy Department for transport support. The honor stemmed from chamber efforts led by Senator Atlee and Congressman Roscoe McCulloch.
Luther Day, formerly of Canton and now a Cleveland resident, has given up his law practice to serve overseas with the YMCA, as advised by his attorneys in this city.
Ohio forecast calls for cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a chance of showers. The piece notes a soldier supply ad offering kits and gear including toilet articles, khaki goods, blankets, packs, and general military equipment from Canton Motor Car Co. and Federal Motor Trucks.
Dispatches report Hindenburg too ill to engage in military affairs since year's start. The German leader attended imperial receptions at great personal strain and is now located in Hanover.
Postmaster General will head a government seizure of all telegraph and telephone lines with W J Lewis directing. The plan calls for merging two local telephone firms in Canton and across 1000 cities to ensure interconnection of all lines. The move aims to protect secrets, keep communications uninterrupted, support war work, and reduce costs.
Canton Industrial Corporation directors plan to have Banks of Canton 10 open Saturday nights from 7 to 9 as a convenience for workers paid Saturdays. The move targets deposits lost when paydays end Saturday. many plants close by Saturday afternoon and wait for Monday to deposit funds.
Canton officials name three streets for upcoming war markets to be opened early next week. Mayor Poorman will close these streets to traffic on market days and a stenographer will be hired for office duties in the post office building. The Council of National Defense outlines pricing fairness and invites farmers to bring produce, with Mrs. Bow as market organizer and Mrs. Keplinger leading conservation and Americanization efforts.
Canton officials warn landlords in the northeast and southeast sections to lower rent amid vacant houses caused by a housing shortage tied to war plant operations. The rent committee plans to appeal to the federal government if profiteering continues, citing a 125 percent increase and urging local action before federal aid.
The referendum vote approves readjustment of industrial war taxes along United States Chamber of Commerce recommendations. Regional boards would probe earning capacity of corporations and advise on fair excess profit tax levels. Also notes Masons meet and Canton Council R and S M announce Carrollton trip transport plans.
Starkco Food Administration orders eight Canton eating houses closed Thursday after a citywide probe found bread portions beyond limits and beef served in evenings. Closures target Frank Ungashik Ernest Elsesser Peter Antitaspulos James Rallis John Travellas Nick Andronicos Co N Mack Wong Sing Hi and others. The action follows signs noting proven food violations at each door.
The government seized control of the Cape Cod canal today to block U boat activity off the Atlantic coast and to expedite coal shipments to New England. The railroad administration secured executive approval to operate the canal in the effort.
Vienna reports the resignation of Premier Von Seydler and the entire Austrian cabinet. Czech members cheer the development after the announcement in the chamber yesterday.
Chateau Thierry councilman Leon Toison, 82, stayed through six weeks of German occupation. He led relief and city tasks amid ruins, detailing hunger, food theft, and daily expulsions of old men to fetch vegetables while the town hoped for a French return. The interview notes his loyalty and memories of past invasions.
Paris dispatch reports Allied aviators setting fire to Fere En Tardenois and Fismes, key enemy concentrations in the Soissons Rheims salient, with more than 32 000 pounds of bombs dropped. Germans withdraw toward the Vesle as fronts shift.
War front reports say German forces may pull back toward the Vesle line after stiff rear guard actions north of the Marne. Allied forces including Americans, French, British, and Halians seize Buzaney Jaulgonne Qoulchy Le Chateau Mailly Raineval Sauvillers Aubvillers with Crown Prince Rupprecht poised for a British drive. British positions improve between Merris and Meteren.
United Press dispatch from France reports American troops pressing the five mile front between Griselles and Bezu-St-Germain north of Chateaullier as they push forward amid stiffening resistance in the Soissons-Rheims salient. The advance continues on the July 23 front with Allied forces maintaining momentum despite casualties and strong foe defense.
British troops made limited advances on the Picardy and Flanders fronts north of Albert and near Hamel, Haig reported. In Grand Rapids fire at Kentco juvenile home killed five children, three missing, six injured. flames trapped youths behind barred rear windows and firefighters could not enter.
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