Americans and French Hold Gains Amid Battle Threat
American and French forces report continued gains as tensions rise near the front. A rush to the front is described with train shipments of ammunition speeding to the area.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
1
Americans Hold Marne Front Gains and Gibbons Wounded
United Press reports American and French troops maintaining gains along a ten mile front northwest of Chateau Thierry amid a lull. Floyd Gibbons of the Chicago Tribune is wounded in the eye after a machine gun ambush near Bussiares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Ferguson
United Press
Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Vinly
Bussiares
Belleau
Bouresches
Gisors
Paris
Chateau-Thiérry
Gendal
Chateau- Thierry
Neuilly-La-Poterie
Draft head and federal agents clash over action
Canton scene as Justice Department and American Protective League clash after George H. Clark releases 40 men from jail for slackers amid claims of authority over final draft classifications. Clark cites duty to country and economic need while detailing jail conditions and complexities of alien registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Canton
North Draft Board
American Protective League
George H. Clark
League
Clark
The
Protective League
City of
Candidates Ake and Pontius file for re nomination
Common Pleas Judges Harvey F. Ake and Hubert C. Pontius filed petitions for re nomination. They will appear on the non partisan judicial ticket at the election and seek party endorsement at primaries with Ake a Republican and Pontius a Democrat. Ake was elected six years ago. Pontius was appointed last year to a third judgeship by Governor Cox. Charles Pluchel of Alliance filed for sheriff nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Hubert C. Pontius
Harvey F. Ake
Judge Pontius
Judge Ake
Ake
Cox
Charles Pluchel
Alliance Democrat
Cleveland Woman Killed Husband Questioned by Police
In Cleveland on June 8, Mrs Ethel Lafrenere was killed at home. Her husband Ary Lafrenere, 38, was wounded and later questioned by police. He says a bullet pierced his wrist as he entered the bedroom, then fled. shortly after, another shot was fired and he reentered to find his wife dead with two bullet wounds through the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
V. P
Ethel LaFrenere
Onoe
Ary LaFrenere
Lafrenere
Aler
Germany Must Do Or Die In France Fourth Push Near
Allied observers note Hindenburg’s third offensive at a standstill and debate when the fourth will begin. German forces on the Western Front have surged, with about 80 divisions more than a year ago, and Austria Bulgaria and Turkey aiding in rear lines to free troops for France. Many divisions remain not fresh, undergoing refitting while fresh units near 600,000 men may be available for new blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Zinninger
North Board
Germany
France
Hindenburg
Marne
go—Hun
Kaiser
Russia
Balkans
Romania
North Sea
Switzerland
East Front
West Front
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Pulpit to Aid Y W C A Campaign Launch
The YWCA campaign for 35000 will launch Tuesday with Sunday designated YWCA day in churches. No noon luncheons for campaigners. funds to expand dormitory and cafeteria space to house more girls arriving to take war industry jobs. About 150 women have volunteered. 30 more to join Saturday. meetings set Monday evening for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Young Women's Christian Association
Association
Weather Forecast for Ohler Pair Turns Warmer Soon
The government forecast predicts a slight warmup tonight and Sunday for the Ohler Pair area. Expect higher temperatures and calmer conditions as the weekend approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohler
End of Kaiserism Talk by Detwiler in Cleveland
F. C. Detwiler of Cleveland speaks on the "Coming World-Democracy." event Sunday at 2 30 p m at Eagles Hall Mc Curdy block corner Tuscarawassi and Walnutaw NE. Seats free no collection adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Detwiler
Cleveland
Eagles Hall
McCurdy Block
Cor
Tuscarawassi
Wainutaw NE
Kaiserism is Doomed Hear F C Detwiler
A Sunday 2 30 p m event features F C Detwiler speaking on Coming World Democracy with advance admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Detwiler
Adv
Spur Huns By Pledges Of Victory
United Press dispatch from France notes German morale remains high as officers push the idea the war is nearly won. Prisoners are insolent while some troops doubt Americans can arrive in force, yet Allied soldiers predict future defeats and contemplate German expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phillip Simms
United Press Slam
France
Germany
Somme
Lys
Aisne
United States
Chicago
Aoe
Red Cross Appeals to Physicians to Aid Nurse Recruiting
Canton chapter seeks physician help to recruit at least one third of Canton registered nurses for military work. Lake division notes nurses abroad and civilian care needs grow as telegrams from Camp Sherman and Camp Taylor report rising patient load and strong nurse morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
American Red Cross
Leas
Red Cross
J. H. Himes
Lake Division
Catharine R. Leary
Camp Sherman
Grace E. Baker
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
HMS Plan Big Naval Action In German Move
Milan reports say German naval high command plans a major strike against the Allies. The fleet is in instant readiness and officers recalled from Switzerland with leaves suspended. Arthur Has Trunks advertises Canton stock and Arthur's Leather Shop promotes deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
U. P
Ang Muralty
Switzerland
Ben
Arthur
Canton
Arthur's
Tribute To Brave Men With The American Army In France
June 8 report from France describes ambulances moving toward Paris along a tree lined highway as grateful French civilians cheer wounded marines. Marines fought four days of heavy combat, using artillery, machine guns, rifles and bayonets against German counterattacks. A lieutenant notes close machine gun battles, praising American rifle marksmanship and the soldiers’ resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
France
Paris
America
Allies Push Huns Back With Big Enemy Loss
Paris reports French and American troops advancing northwest of Chateau Thierry with heavy German losses. British raids and artillery actions near Albert and Arras yield limited captures as Haig notes Allies hold initiative on Marne front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bligny
Haig
Marne Front
Albert
Arras
Paris
Chateau-Thierry
French War Office
Oureq
Dammard
Chezy
Neuilla-La-Poterie
Bouresches
Aisne
London
Marne
German War Office
Berlin
Vinly
Lisieres
Minuet Alvo
Corcy-Boursches
Rheims
Blign
Locre
Flanders
Balkans
Allied Drive to Shrink German Salient at Marne
June 8 reports from French headquarters say French and American forces pushed the line to Vinly and the Clignon area, reducing a sharp German salient south of the Clignon river near Neuilly La Poterie. American heroism highlighted by a lieutenant who single handedly silenced a German machine gun crew and an ambulance driver who evacuated four wounded men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Neuilly-La Poterie
Clignon River
Vinly
Neuilly-La-Poterie
Hautevene
Torcy
Bellau
State suffrage leaders meet in Canton
The State Suffrage Association executive committee holds its quarterly meeting in Canton on Tuesday July 9 with morning and afternoon sessions plus a large public meeting at the Root Garden First Congregational church. A speech program is set for the evening, including a short musical performance by Miss Florence Biechele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Suffrage Association
First Congregational Church
Florence Biechele
Canton
The
Suffrage Association
Mise Blanche Vignes
Tuscarawas St
Premier Praises Yankees At London Dinner
Lloyd George lauded American forces at a Printers' Pension Association dinner in London. He called their valor and skill encouraging as fresh troops flow in and said the Allies must prevail to avoid a "sorry world" and grim future for generations. He noted a French statesman’s praise and warned the crisis continues, but confidence remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U. P
Lloyd George
Printers’ Pension Association
France
Eighth Grade Graduation at Daniel Worley School
Twenty two pupils graduated the eighth grade at the Daniel Worley school Friday in the school auditorium. Diplomas were presented by J. K. Baxter, superintendent of schools. The program included Keep the Home Fires Burning, Daniel Worley, The Sewing Class, Claes Poem, Daniel Worley Song, Class History, Class Prophecy, Last Will and Testament, and The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danel Worley
J. K. Baxter
Daniel Worley
William Steiner
Ethel Kinginger
Claes
Elaine Rucher
Annabelle Hesse
Raymond Pisler
Mildred Miller
Walter Maythan
Mr. Baxter
Sthenle
Star Spangled Panner
Public Ordination Service at Church of the Soul
Dr. G. L. Work of Cleveland and Mr. G. F. West of Canton will be publicly ordained as ministers of Independent Spiritualism at the Church of the Soul in Cleveland. A scientific lecture on life hereafter will be included in the services. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Work
Cleveland
G. F. West
Canton
Church of the Soul
Odd Fellows Temple
Cleveland-ay
Knights of Pythias Decoration Service Notice
Attention all Knights in the city to join the decoration of deceased brothers this Sunday June 9. Knights should leave Canton hall at 2 p.m. Bring badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Hall
Attractive Linen Sale Carried Over Till Monday Evening
The linen sale at Mt. Marie College, featuring ladies domestic articles, announced for this week, will be continued until Monday evening by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Marie College
Adv
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Sted
Lawwyrree
Pine
Teye
Floyd Gibbons
Chicago Tribune
Bussiafes Wood
Gibons
Gibbons
Pontius
Federal Motor Trucks
Canton Motor Car Co.—Ady
Y. W
Uccters
Canton Red Cross
HMS
By Lowele Mellett
Hullech
Strazeele
Henry Woop
Yankees
Lloyd George Laws
Baxter
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