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Newspaper

Canton Daily News

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1917

Page

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Pershing and Air Raids Stir Controversy Over War Actions

The article discusses General John J. Pershing's role in air raid strategies, noting secret moves to France and uncertainty about German knowledge. It mentions American medical officers in London observing bombed districts, with heightened anger and calls for reprisals as bombs affect civilians.

Jens John Jing Pershing France Gers Merican Army London Agstead German Bombs, Wave of Wrath Has Swept the Ish Isles

Toll of air raids in London reported deaths and casualties

The June 14 air raid killed 97 people and wounded 439, the most destructive so far. Since January 1, 1915, German aerial attacks have claimed over 600 lives in 23 raids, with exact totals for the latest victims to follow.

London Rmans

Doctor Young Reports German Fire Shell Effects

Dr. Hugh H. Young formerly of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore now serving in the U.S. Army Reserve Corps describes German use of a fire shell. He notes victims suffer injuries from flying fragments and shrapnel, causing deep wounds.

Hugh H. Young Hopkins University Balti Young Dr. Young

Roosevelt Urges Victory At Nebraska Celebration

Omaha June 14 Col. Theodore Roosevelt arrived to deliver an address at the semi centennial celebration. Standing on the station platform he declared Weve got to win this war If other ally quits weve got to go through We will win We must not lose.

Omaha Neb Ore Roosevelt Nebraska Road Station

Milner and Liman Seek Canton Ward Council Seats

Republicans Ames E. Milner and David E. Liman filed petitions Thursday to run for Canton ward council. Milner aims for the Seventh Ward seat while Liman targets the First Ward where he currently serves.

POR Ames E. Milner David E.liman Canton Milner Eventh Eschliman First Trent

President Wilson Frames War as Defense of Freedom and Justice

The address argues the United States must join the war against German aggression to defend free government and national rights. It describes German rulers as misusing power, warns against peace bargains, and calls the conflict a peoples’ war to secure global liberty and safety. The speaker stresses unity and resolve against any obstacle to victory.

Berlin Germany

Flag Day Address Frames Wilson War Stand

President Wilson uses Flag Day to outline the nation’s war aims and warn against German peace plotting. He declares America must stay armed and prepared as troops are sent to battle, stressing unity under the flag and the peril if Germany prevails.

U. S. War Washington U. S White House Wilson Washington Monument Betsy Ross Philadelphia America Germany

Residents Mistake Goodyear Balloon For Zeppelin Over Hartville

Residents of Hartville and visitors at Congress Lake Club watched a large black balloon circle overhead for hours thinking it was a Zeppelin. Harry Fife noted its size near Congress Lake while the Goodyear airship used for government service was stationed at Fritz Lake nearby.

Hartville Congress Lake Club Harry Fife Congress Lake Fritz Lake

Guardsmen Parade Tonight In Canton

Canton refers three military units, Company C, Company L, and the 4th Ohio Ambulance Co., to participate in the flag day parade. Members report to headquarters with times set for formation, old members in full uniform, new members to follow, and arm bands provided. Lieuts Stutzman and Lawrence to measure uniforms as squads report.

Canton Company L 4Th Ohio Ambulance Co Company Care Tuscarawasst W Ohio Ambulance Co Company C W. G. Stutzman

Railroad drops suit over land in probate court

The Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad has dropped its appropriation suit in probate court to obtain land owned by John Madru, and a similar suit was filed in the name of the Pennsylvania Company.

Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad John Madru The Pennsylvania Co

All the Day's News at a Glance Highlights

State department reports 200 aliens arrested and paroled pending good behavior. A German editor in Newark admits alien status amid raids. A large refinery fire in New York raises fear of losses. European despatches note Chinese laborers imported by France. Ohio auto and personal injury cases arise, including damages sought for goring by a wild cow. Canton events include Liberty Bond drives, theater, and a Zeppelin scare.

Fke Coperet Cis Newark New York France France To Ta “ R Republic Beth Conerese Sos London Soringuela. O Priz Anh Automobile Party Meritt Norwood Clevela Sennd Ohio Presi Tal

New Candidates Featured in Friday Evening Event

On Friday evening June 15 a program introduces new candidates and presents a special feature after initiation. The act titled Young Scotty, billed as the great and only deaf mute performer in the world, promises feats never seen before.

Scotty

Odd Fellows lodge meeting for Brother John Burkhard

Notice to all Odd Fellows at Mannheim lodge 108 to meet at the temple tonight at 7 30 to pay last respects to Brother John Burkhard. A Hedelund N G Advy

Mannheim Lodge I. O. Oo Temple John Burkhard A. Hedelund N. G

Fish Fry At Kowalks Beer Garden

A weekly fish fry event runs Thursday evenings at Jack Kowalk's Beer Garden in Meyers Lake with advertised details.

Jack Kowalk Meyers Lake

Liberty Loan Drive Ends Tonight With Urgent Deposits

The big drive for Liberty Loan 10 ends tonight as authorities urge payments. All participants are asked to make an initial deposit by Friday at 10 A M to support the campaign and meet fundraising goals.

Liberty Loan

Sure Loan Will Win

Washington June 14 Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan reported to the treasury department totalled 1 8438 000 000 at o clock this afternoon announced by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo He also stated that until the total subscription is announced no more figures will be given out Treasury officials were this afternoon more confident than ever that the final total will greatly exceed 2 000 000 000 through last minute returns.

Washington Liberty Loan Treasury Department Treasury McAdoo

Final drive for Liberty Loan subscriptions in Canton

Campaign to secure 2 500 000 in Liberty Loan bonds in Canton continued with final reports due Thursday night and banks urged to complete negotiations by Friday morning. The women's committee reported 193 300 subscribed and aims to reach 200 000, while merchants and lodge groups reported gratifying subscriptions as the drive proceeds. Local banks must report to the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank by noon Friday per Judge Henry W. Harter.

Robert Thomas Joseph W Jones Lucetta M. Hoover D. J. Simon American Jewish Congress Robert Skinner London Stark Ce England Claire Rae F. E. Cese Market Ar N Steubenville United Alley The Canton Federal Reserve Bank Cleveland Henry W. Harter Women’s Committee Merchants and Lodge

Hold Youth on Slacker Charge in Ohio Case

Hamilton Little of Magnolia was arrested as a draft slacker after failing to register. Special Agent Charles DeWoody said a man will be sent to take him to Cleveland for federal trial. If Little was 21 on registration day he faces slacker charges. if younger, perjury.

Hamilton Little Magnolia Charles DeWoody Department of Justice Cleveland Little National Fireproofing Co Cathon Manderbaugh Empire, Jefferson Co Virginia DeWoody Carmine Sweitzer Judge Day Jerome Kutzenheiser

Train Wreck Kills Two Near Ludlow on Santa Fe Run

A Santa Fe missionary train bound from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed after a defective rail at Ludlow, killing the engineer instantly and fatally injuring the fireman with several others hurt. An advertisement for imported Ladies' bags follows.

Los Angeles Calif Santa Fe Chicago Ludlow Barstow

Red Men March Meet At Hall For Flag Day Parade

The Red Men plan a 6 30 p m gathering at the hall to participate in a Flag Day parade.

Jerome Becomes The Boy Without A God In Fate Of Jury

Jerome Becomes The Boy Without A God as twelve jurors deliberate in an Ohio courtroom over his fate for the killing of Peter S Loutzenheiser. Defense argues mental incapacity and lack of intent. prosecutors seek first degree murder with possible mercy recommendation. Jury confinement follows closing arguments as deliberations begin.

Jerome Loutzenheiser Ohio William Jerome Peter

Burglary Intrudes Two Homes As Police Probe

A night burglar threatened William K. Singleton and searched his home on Tuscarawas Street W taking local cash. The same intruder hit L M Klinehinst nearby, stealing about $20, a purse and a pin. Police label him an experienced second story thief and pursue leads amid multiple recent break ins.

Singleton L. M. Klinehinst Tuscarawasst Timken Roller Bearing Co Mrs. Singleton Klinedinst William H. McCrea Charles Link Akron United States Thurman Smith Motor Co Meyers Lake Rosenbaum Berch Motor Car Co

Japan to Send Mission to United States in June

Tokyo reports a diplomatic mission from Japan to the United States will arrive on the Pacific coast around mid June. The State Department says personnel details are not yet communicated and notes resentment stems from a bogus New York cable note about China. Secretary Lansing clarifies the issue and notes no prior consultation with Japan.

Washington Japan U. S State Department Pacific China Lansing New York Tokio Pekin

Ohio expands wheat acreage as crop reports released

Ohio reports 574,323 acres in wheat this year up from 491,361 last year while corn fields total 1,146,325 acres and oats 520,001 acres. Potatoes amount to 36,823 acres versus 31,122 previously.

Columbus Ohio State Tax Commission

Millinery Sale Ad Shows Hats for $4.98 Ady

A Klein & Heffelman Co advertisement promotes saving on dress hats priced at $16 and $15. Shoppers can select from a limited lot at $4.98 while supplies last.

The Klein & Heffelman Co Ady

Music Rolls and Motor Car Ad Inventory

Music rolls for player pianos from Kenny's piano department. Big stock available all days at Overland Days. All Knights are Willys Knights from Canton Motor Car Co. advertisement highlights.

Kenny's Willys Knights Canton Motor Car Co

Four Year Old Boy Lost In Northwest Neighborhood

Jimmie Snyder a four year old boy from 1917 lthst NW disappeared Thursday at 10 a.m. He carried a tiny shovel and a hoe and wore a white suit. His mother Mrs W W Snyder has searched the area frantically but no trace of him has been found. She says she fears no kidnapping.

Jimmie Snyder W. W. Snyder

Bath house at Meyers Lake opens for season

The Meyers Lake bath house is open and guests may bathe. Water temperature is 72 degrees. George Sinclair is the Meridian.

Meyers Lake Sinclair Mer. Ady

Special Millinery Sale Ad By Klein & Heffel Co

A special sale offers tailored sailors in black and white and rough or smooth straw hats at $1.75, with a $2.56 value. Klein & Heffel Men’s Company advertise the promotion.

Klein & Heffelman Co

Regulation Army and Red Cross Trunks Advertised

Arthur's Leather Shop at 204 Market Ave N promotes regulation Army and Red Cross trunks with an invitation to come in and see them. The store, formerly Spanagel's, offers evening hours and is noted as open evenings in the advertisement.

Arthur’s Leather Shop Marketay N Spanagel’s Adv Red Cross Spanagel's Av N

Man Slain With Board By Tramps In Massillon

William O'Brien, 28, a laborer, was found murdered in a hobo camp near Brewster. A blood covered board was found near the body as two suspects fled by train toward Massillon. Six hobos arrested. two men hunted. officials swear to thorough questioning. The corpse moved to Navarre for relatives’ search. coroners and sheriffs pursue leads, including a West Salem registration.

William O'Brien Brewster Wheeling Erie Marshal Bahney O'Brien O’brien Sam Marsip Lake Erie Massillon Marathon Canton Norwood Bahney Navarre Pennsylvania Douds Wheeling and West Salem

American mission to Petrograd begins its duties

The Ameri can mission led by Elihu Root has entered its duties in Petrograd to aid the provisional government. Members conferred with the Looff cabinet as discussions begin. A second commission, led by John F Stevens, handles transportation and rail facility issues.

Petrograd Elihu Root Looff Railroad Commission John F. Stevens

Estate of James C Corns valued over quarter million in Massillon

The estate of James C Corns who died recently in Massillon is valued at 276381.41 in an inventory and appraisement filed Thursday in probate court. Most of it is in stocks.

James C. Corns Massillon

Masonic Notice for Special Communication Tonight

A special communication of Wm. McKinley lodge will be held tonight June 14 at 7 p.m. E. A. and F. C. degree and M. M. Lecture conferred. H. W. Oliver serves as W. M. with H. H. Heingart ner as Secy Adv.

Wm. McKinley Lodge H. W. Oliver W. M H. H. Heingartner Sec'y

Bargain Piano Sale in Keny City’s Piano Dept

The piano department advertises bargain two eighty eight note player pianos with easy payments. The ad highlights E Z payments and emphasizes immediate purchase options.

E. Z Kenny's

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