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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
8
A Jassy dispatch reports that all Romanians aged eighteen to forty two in Wallachia are conscripted to work for Germany. The order leaves civilians barely fed while requisitioning all resources. Jewish residents are said to be pro German and used as agents.
Two U S Navy sailors and a civilian aid clashed with the Flying Wedge of forty waiters at Rector's on Broadway. The fight, sparked by a denied drink service, sent hundreds fleeing as maître d Albert Dasberg sustained a bleeding nose and was overwhelmed by the sailors. Arthur Gormley, Boston salesman, organized the disturbance and escorted the trio to the venue.
A Canton auditorium program displays authentic world war scenes from northern France including German charges, trenches, and the American ambulance corps. The show benefits wartime relief via Canton Red Cross profits. Also features Violet Mersereau in Little Miss Nobody and other screenings with Chaplin, Mary Miles Minter, Harold Lloyd, and a Lake Park stage act with eight men in overalls.
London June 1 The British government adds a new item to the national larder with the availability of pickled herrings for public consumption as part of official dietary measures.
Government purchases in Norway Iceland and other lands secure large herrings stocks held in Britain to shield consumers from shortages. Circulation of stock lists to 16 000 fishmongers aims to ensure continued supply despite seasonal surpluses and enemy disruption.
A British housekeeper, previously unaware of certain supplies, can now provide nutritious meals to the public at comparatively low prices by using these resources.
Boston June 1. No large Elks parade during the grand lodge gathering July 9 to 14. Grand exalted ruler Edward Righter directs subordinate lodges to dispense with the annual parade and trim decorations, focusing efforts on patriotic service.
The world produced less gold last year than the United States imported, signaling lower total output despite record levels. End-statement notes the gap between world production and U.S. import activity.
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