Dirigible Flight Sparks War Savings Drive in Canton
A Fritsch's Lake Canton dirigible flew low over the city on Friday afternoon, drawing crowds from the Renkert and Daly News buildings as it dropped war stamps. The article contrasts peaceful display with the horrors of war in France and urges every resident to buy thrift and war savings stamps to support U S efforts, highlighting incentives and duty.
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Canton
France
Haven
Ramibask
Kaiser
Ton
Fritsch
Renkert
Y. M
Daly News
Belgium
Court House
Black Cross
Germany
America
Sammie
Sammies
Limit Club
Survivors of Transport Dwinsk Reach Sherburne
Twenty four additional survivors from the British transport Dwinsk landed at Sherburne, N S, after a Bermuda patrol by a German submarine. The group, rescued by James M. Marshall, had spent eight days in a lifeboat with enough provisions and reached safety today.
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N. S
Weather Forecast and Local Notices Mix Update
Ohio outlook shows cooler conditions in the north Sunday afternoon. Market notes list trunk stock and prices from six to twelve dollars. Meyers Lake Park and Ber's Band appear in the local announcements with Sunday events.
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Ohio
Named to Inspect Coal at Mines
J M Roan a Columbus mining engineer and head of the coal clearing house of the State Defense council has been chosen field manager of the fuel administrations inspection bureau. He will oversee cleaning and preparation of coal at mines and is awaiting arrival from Washington. Ady notice follows with meeting details.
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Columbus
U. P
J. M. Roan
State Defense Council
The
Fuel Administration
Washington
Roan
Address of a Free Man in a Free Nation in a Free World
A public address titled Free Man in a Free Nation in a Free World is announced for July 1 at 8 p m in the auditorium with admission free.
Schwab Plans Pacific Coast Visit for Ship Launchings
Chicago June 29 Charles M Schwab warship builder leaves tonight for the Pacific coast to witness the big splash of ships launched July 4 He notes his speed program has built 16000 shipping tons daily and that 100 ships may be launched July 4 He spoke at several meetings after inspecting war plants in Chicago and said the German submarine menace is receding.
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Chicago
U. P
Charles M. Schwab
Pacific Coast
Schwab
Great Tenor Sam Lewis Sings at City Church Service
Noted tenor Sam Lewis of New York City performs in a patriotic church service from eight to eleven a.m. tomorrow, inviting community members to attend the event at the local Christian church.
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Sam Lewis
N. Y. City
Christian Church
Thieves Take Karnes Liquor Supply
Thieves forced entry to J. Karnes cellar at 443 Twelfth Street SE and took three gallons of whiskey and two gallons of wine. Karnes reported the loss to police. Detective Herdlicka investigated.
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J. Karnes
Twelfth-st SE
Karnes
Herdlicka
Lake View Hotel Special Chicken Dinner Ad
Lake View Hotel Meyers Lake promotes a Sunday chicken dinner with a special plate and limited-time price. Advance reservations encouraged to secure seating.
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Lake View Hotel
Meyers Lake
War Savings drive nears goal after mass pledge surge
Canton campaigners report War Savings pledges reach 1.441 million with under 350 thousand to raise before Monday noon. North and south divisions clash for leadership as Friday to Saturday push adds hundreds of thousands from industrial plants and shops. Generals Noaker and Markley lead north in a heated campaign.
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Canton
Courtland Hotel
L. J. Noaker
J. M. Markley
Standing Of Score Today South Division
Scoreboard update for the southern division reports current standings and recent results across teams. Key teams and positions are summarized with leader and second place values, reflecting recent games and shifts in the table.
Scandinavians to stay neutral in European tensions
Copenhagen dispatch reports Scandinavian ministers endorsing impartial neutrality after meetings. Also notes fund totals across divisions and a Zion Lutheran Choir concert Sunday at 7 30 PM. Water notice warns leak on 30 inch line. main station pump will be stopped with 1,000,000 gallon reserve at auxiliary station.
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Copenhagen
U. P
L. B. Ohliger
Ady
Used Piano for Sale with Easy Terms
Advertisement notes a $98 good used piano with elegant tone. Mentions exchange on player and easy terms. Includes references to The Klein & Heffelman Co adv, Federal Motor Trucks Chntoon Morm Car Co adv, and Thayer's Band Sunday adv.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Federal Motor Trucks
Chntoon Morm Car Co
Adv
War Profiteering Report Accuses Major Packers
Washington dispatch reports the Federal Trade Commission told the Senate that wartime profits surged in 1915 to 1917 with four of the five big packers earning about 140 million dollars in excess profits. The FTC cites profiteering, greed, and fraud as factors and notes possible new government regulations.
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Washington
U. P
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Canton Plans July Fourth Parade With 6000 Participants
Canton prepares for Independence Day celebrations with 6000 in the parade and 75 floats. Foreign residents join civic groups in a patriotic program centered on Americanization, with 35 floats from local organizations and 40 from manufacturers. The Canton Automobile Club to coordinate decorated autos.
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Chamber of Commerce
Canton
Women's Council of the National Defense
Canton Automobile Club
Albert E. Dueber
Louis E. Double
Canton National Army
George H. Clark
Charles M. Ball
Grand Army of the Republic
Great Tenor to Sing at Patriotic Service Sunday
Bam Lewis of New York will sing When the Boys Come Home at a Christian church in a patriotic service Sunday from 3 to 11 am. The notice appears as a small advance advertisement on page eight column four.
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Bam Lewis
N. Y
Allies Win In Drives Allies Attain And Hold All Objectives
Allied forces reported successful daytime attacks on June 29 across Flanders and Champagne. British and French units seized villages including L Epinette Verte Rue and La Becque while taking hundreds of prisoners and dozens of machine guns. Australian troops north of Merris also claimed several posts and prisoners.
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London
U. P
Flanders
Champagne
Nieppe Forest
Vieux Verquin
Pon Tournai
L’epinette
Verte Rue
la Becque
Haig
Merris
Vieux Berquin
Soissons
Ambleny
Montgobert
French War Office
Mrs. Floyd Killed by Fall at Canton Home
Mrs. Elizabeth Floyd wife of Rev. Morris Floyd died Saturday morning from injuries after a fall at their Canton home on Ninth Street SW. She had lived in Canton six years and leaves a widower three sons J. L. Floyd William H. Floyd Omer Floyd and Roc hester Pa and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Simpson M E church Tuesday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Floyd
Morris Floyd
Ninth-st
Canton
J. L. Floyd
William H. Floyd
Omer
Floyd
Rochester
Simpson M. E. Church
Russian Situation Desperate As Red Guards Patrol Petrograd
Dispatch from Helsingfors reports the Russian crisis worsening with Red guards patrolling Petrograd at night and firing on pedestrians. Hunger claims hundreds daily amid the turmoil in the city.
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Paris
U. P
Matin
Helsingfors
Petrograd
Crowder Promoted to Lieutenant General by Senate
The senate voted to confer the rank of lieutenant general on Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder for distinguished service with the draft act. An ad and event notice follow about a Sunday performance by Co. W. Zahnow at Eagle Hall in McCurdy Building offering a live show.
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C. W. Zahnow
Eagle Hall
McCurdy
Cor
E. Tuse
Walnutaw
Ady
Washington
U. P
Senate
Crowder
Co. W. Zahnow
McCurdy Bldg
Cor. E. Tuse
Walnutay
Zion Lutheran Choir Concert and Thayer's Band Featured
Sunday paper ad highlights Zion Lutheran Choir concert with A. I. A1. Lodge news and Meyers Lake Park attractions. Thayer's Band performs Sunday with war songs and marches. Kleth & Heffelman Co. offers a large stock of music and more.
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A. I
Lodge News
Adv
Krolis
Kleth & Heffelman Co
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