Officials Investigate Ports of Slackers in Draft Registration
Canton Massachusetts Alliance residents await results as 69 people are registered and more are sought to ensure compliance. Officials note many claim religious exemptions but may need to prove genuine membership. Changes to exemption answers are allowed only under board rules and clerical errors can be corrected later.
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Election Board
Canton Council
Council
Canton
Massillon
Cox
Col
Turney
Ohio
Boards of Elections
Adjt
George H. Wood
Judge Advocate
Hubert J. Turney
Judge Advocate General
Canton Fire Chief Orders Halt to Inspections
Fire chief Mesnar says he will stop personal inspections after a court notice in the G. H. White case. Deputies will take over factory and building inspections starting Monday with five inspectors from the state fire marshal’s office joining locals. White’s motion to dismiss remains under consideration.
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Mesnar
Canton
G. H. White
13Th St NW
White
Aty
A. S. Johnson
E Quinn
Hite
Columbus
Ince
Penlly
Isnar
J. Anderson
C. Eldridge
E. Hartman
W. Itchell
W. R. Douglas
Fragmented At Glance War News And Crime Reports
Officials say more funds are needed for war efforts while public tax talk stirs debate. A San Salvador earthquake aftershock is minor. A man murders his wife over jealousy and is linked to a covering scheme. Pershing receives cordial welcome as freight costs rise and markets wobble after a tense Saturday opening.
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Berry Loan
San Salvador
Terding
Con- Sop
Cordell General Pershing
New York
Aioe
T Ins U
Weather and local notes mix with crime reports in Ohio
The forecast warns storms and rising temperatures this weekend. Fire Chief Mesnar delays personal inspections pending a court ruling in the J White case. A spate of local crimes includes a home invasion, robberies, and a burglary netting small cash. Court recessed in a Jerome murder trial.
Liberty Loan Campaign Drives Canton Churches
Canton church groups plan a Sunday Liberty Loan service with pastors outlining bonds and lay members explaining financial details. Subscriptions will be available at each church as drives begin with J V Matyas reporting 3300 dollars raised and Cleveland speakers touring lodges to urge subscriptions.
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Canton
C. N. Vicary
J. V. Matyas
Foreign Committee
J. J. Figley
John W. Criley
Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland
Criley
Seek Verdict of Manslaughter in Jerome Trial
Attorneys for William Jerome hint at seeking a manslaughter verdict by arguing the death of Peter Loutzenheiser occurred during an unlawful act with no intent to kill. Jerome faced a first degree murder indictment as witnesses described his claimed confession of firing at Loutzenheiser’s feet. The court adjourned for Mrs. Shields funeral and will resume Monday morning.
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William Jerome
Peter S. Loutzenheiser
Jerome
Loutzenheiser
Shields
Cadets to be named from McCulloch exam pool
Four youths from Congressman McCulloch’s district passed competitive exams held Saturday for government training academies. Two will be nominated to Annapolis immediately with papers graded next Monday or Tuesday, while another appointment to West Point and an additional Annapolis slot will come from the eligible list created Saturday. Examinations occurred in four county seats with grading to be done together. Readers listed include Delbert Thompson in Canton, William J. Elliot in Massillon, Donald Gilson Stratton in Alliance, Robert McKee Smith in Canton, and Bernard Shirk in Louisville.
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Congressman McCulloch
Annapolis Academy
McCulloch
West Point
Annapolis
Canton
Delbert Thompson
Clarendon Av
William J. Elliot
Akronst
Massillon
Donald Gilson Stratton
Alliance
Robert McKee Smith
Bernard Shirk
Louisville
Subscriptions Offered for Magazines and Newspapers
Advertising notice offering new subscriptions and renewals for any periodical published for J. F. Campbell at 1546 Shorbay Northwest. Bell phone 3965 and State 2488. Low rates and careful attention.
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J. F. Campbell
Shorbay
Bell Phone
Baby Keet Found Dead as Abduction Plot Unfolds
In Springfield Missouri on June 9 the body of 14 month old Buddy Keet was found in a well behind the Crenshaw mansion. Seven suspects are jailed on charges of conspiring to abduct wealthy residents for ransom. The city reels as details emerge and vigilante hopes rise and fall.
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Springfield
Buddy” Keet
Crenshaw
J. Holland Keet
Keet
Meadowmere
Sparta
Canton Cancels Light Harness Racing This Season
Canton will not host light harness racing as temporary officials of the Canton Trotting and Amusement Co. failed to gather enough stockholders for a meeting, halting negotiations to stage a program at the fairgrounds in October despite dates granted by the Lake Erie circuit.
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Canton
Canton Trotting and Amusement Co
Fairgrounds
Lake Erie
Canton Men To Do Into Training At Chillicothe
Canton and Stark county men drafted into the national army will be encamped at Chillicothe Ohio as one of sixteen military cantonments. The government plans about 9000 buildings at a total cost near 100 million dollars and a transformation of Chillicothe into a city of about 60000 with 5000 laborers on the project.
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Canton and
Stark Co
National Army
Chillicothe
War Department
Washington
Balfour Safe Arrives in Canada Then Britain Warship
Washington reports the safe arrival of A. J. Balfour and his party at a British port. They crossed from the U S to Canada by Niagara Falls on May 25 and traveled to Canadian cities before boarding a fast battle cruiser bound for America. Officials say the mission was kept secret amid war concerns.
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Washington
A. J. Balfour
Palfour
U.S
Canada
Niagara Falls
America
McCulloch Opposes Rivers and Harbors Bill Pork Additions
Congressman McCulloch heads back to Washington to oppose the rivers and harbors bill, denouncing pork-barrel items added by some legislators. He says defeat does not end the measures but prompts recommital to strip nonessential provisions. Telegram says a vote is expected Monday and he will vote against unless the bill is limited to war department preparedness needs.
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Annapolis
McCulloch
Norwood
Jerome
Washington
War Department
290 Miners Trapped As Fire Rages At Speculator Mine
June 9 report from the Speculator Mine of the North Butte company details a deadly explosion and ensuing fire. At least 100 to 150 miners feared dead. 250 still missing among 415 men underground. Royal rescue efforts faced gas and smoke as 17 bodies were recovered and others seen before gas halted work.
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Butte
Speculator Mine
North Butte Company
North Butte
Diamond
Con O'Neil
Anaconda Copper Co
North
Safety First
Red Lodge
Colorado Springs
National Guardsmen
Dr Camp to resign Monday from Canton church
Dr P M Camp pastor of First United Brethren church will resign to take the office of home missionary secretary for United Brethren churches of the United States He will move to Dayton in July to assume national duties and has served Canton and the church for years with prior Dayton work noted Reflects official board action and pending relocation details.
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P. M. Camp
First United Brethren Church
National Conference
Dr. Camp
Negro burglar attacks woman during home robbery
Mrs. J. R. Stutz of 1714 Tibet SW was pushed down stairs and knocked unconscious by a burglar who entered the Slutz home Friday night. The assailant robbed a pocket book with $4 and took a gold bracelet, leaving $2 and scattered coins. Neighbors revived Mrs. Slutz who was found unconscious at the foot of the stairs. Police say the thief entered while she was away and searched the second floor before fleeing.
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J. R. Stutz
1714
Tibet
Burelar
Sluta
Swope
Workman Choked And Robbed Of $2
Frank S Mayer of 622 Harrison Ave SW was choked unconscious by two highwaymen who robbed him of $2 on 20th SW near Garfield and Dueber Aves around 9 pm Friday. He recalled no description, suffered head and facial blows, and was later reported not seriously harmed. Police noted a second incident at The Inter City Tea Co store where thieves took $3.60 in pennies on Friday night.
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J R. Slutz
Frank S. Mayer
Harrison
20Th-St
Garfield
Dueberavs
Mayer
Meyer
Fravelers
Inter
400 Pupil Diploma Day Marks County Graduation
More than 400 eighth grade pupils across 37 districts will receive diplomas at the second annual commencement Saturday afternoon at the First Christian church. Prof J H W Dickinson of Wooster University will address the graduates.
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First Christian Church
J. H W. Dickinson
Wooster University
Canton
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J. White
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Lyceum
Liberty Loan Committees
G. P. Lawrence
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Ohio Ambulance Co
Herman Albert
Whirlwind
Baby Keet
Cain & Cain
Central
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Central Power Co
Ady
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Government
Ohio City
National Army Camp
Balfour Safe
British Port
Atlantic
Mark
M'Culloch
Alexander Agency
Geo D. Harter Bank Bldg
Leonard Agency Co
Adv
Eagles Hall
Kames Orchestra
Fagles Hall
Aneas Lane
U. B
Belshazzar
First Congregational Church
Workman
Knights of
Jewish Congress
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