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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
9
Rumors claim James Balfour may head a British foreign mission to the United States, replacing Lord Northcliffe. The choice is seen as strategic for engaging American influence and pressing Irish questions amid Lloyd George’s government.
Complaints accuse Queen Sophia of Greece of violating rules and traditions amid Greek admin issues. The US authorities and entente allies weigh responses as reforms and public sentiment shape policy, with calls for restraint and clarification of royal measures affecting Greece and international relations.
Fragmentary text notes playground openings planned for June 25 under the Earit and Playgrounds Association. Military training for boys appears as a feature. The schedule hints at a possible Saturday celebration but is unclear on full details and exact activities.
Columbus June 7 state utilities commission urged full cooperation by railroads and shippers as the only remedy for inadequate all road facilities. The commission warned fault finding wastes time and noted current traffic is hampered by congestion and space shortages as goods move from origin to destination.
Verdicts totaling 1300 were awarded in two injury cases by common pleas court. George Martin, administrator of Peter Martin, received 1100 against K Pritchard of Alliance, driver of the car that killed Martin on the Alliance Harrisburg road. Robert E Fink, administrator of Matilda Pinkra, was awarded 200 for injuries from a faulty stairway in a dwelling owned by Sarah Batley in Alliance. Martin died later. death not linked to the incident.
The Reights of Columbus Lodge announced a life sustaining member pledge to the Red Cross after raising 106 dollars from its members. The funds were turned over to the Red Cross in a charity effort led by the lodge.
One thousand men over 31 are to form a Cleveland reserve regiment under Mayor Davis. The unit, to be gentlemanly in appearance behavior and moral character, supports the mayor’s advisory war council plan. It was submitted today with plans to establish a home guard for civil defense.
Gov Cox selects H L Riddle of Columbus to fill the unexpired term on the state board of administration ending February 1, 1920. Riddle will earn four thousand dollars yearly, resigning from extensive business ties to serve. The move follows construction work under the board including a new penitentiary in Madison county and cites Riddle as a Columbus native and Ohio State University engineering graduate.
A June dispatch from Vienna cites a statement condemning American ignorance and patriotism while criticizing U.S. governance. The report alleges the U.S. has extended popular government beyond its constitutional limits, asserting it reveals widespread misunderstanding of conditions and democracy.
A damaged item notes an odd courtroom incident where an unnamed man faced a probate court appearance on an offending action and was fined. The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway seeks to condemn 18.54 acres west of the city for yard expansion, with land purchases from multiple owners amid legal proceedings and a bid to reach agreement. Attorney David B Day states growth forced the project and the firm Lynch Day Fimple Lynch filed the appropriation action.
The Jupiter arrived at a French port bearing more than 10,000 tons of wheat and other cargo. The vessel was not convoyed and, despite a rough journey, is reported safe by the Navy Department.
War cabinet members meet Tuesday afternoon in Columbus to discuss the Sox project and related wartime logistics. The article notes the new carnat mame vere will be part of the briefing, with officials preparing for early actions and coordination.
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