Stark County Men Sent to War In Early Reports
About 50 Stark county men are reported to be under fire of German artillery as part of the Old Fourth Regiment now in action with Pershing’s forces. The 166th Rainbow Division includes Co. C and Co. L soldiers from Canton and nearby areas. Two Ohio servicemen are confirmed dead while others continue trench warfare in France.
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Canton
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Co. Lo
Ohio
Germans May Attack in Macedonia See Dangers
Report notes potential German offensive risks in Macedonia as Allied planners monitor sector in the Balkans. Analysts warn of escalating tensions and possible broader impact on supply lines and regional stability amidst wartime movements.
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Macedonia
America must speed up her ship building big guns are needed
The piece argues for accelerating American ship construction and armament, citing wartime needs and the strategic situation. It references German and Turkish fronts, Allied concerns, and the impact on the western front while praising industrial capacity and military leadership.
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America
War leaders pressed to speed ship production in March rally
March pushes for immediate acceleration of shipbuilding and tonnage to relieve pressuring Allied supply gaps. He argues speed is essential over manpower and urges boards like the shipping board and war trade to marshal resources.
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Shipping Board
Vance McCormick
War Trade Board
Mareh
Col
March
Steamer City of Parkersburg Sinks in Ohio River at Ironton
The steamer City of Parkersburg sank in 30 feet of water near Ironton Ohio with no casualties. Owned by Capt Ralph Emerson of Pittsburgh the vessel carried a miscellaneous cargo of 200 tons before the collapse. Officials cite local ordinance to set telephone rates and a state utilities commission dispute as factors in the incident.
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Parkersburg
Ralph Emerson
Pittsburgh
Cole
Columbus
Cincinnati
Ra Skies Commission
Slo State Co
Pears
Fisher and
Butt Ton
Searnetth
Tele- Stree
Wat Telephone Rates Co Hot Bee
Notre Dame
Santo
The Coming Kingdom Meeting Notice
A fragmented notice advertises Sunday talks at McCurdy Block corner about war world events and a second meeting of Local 143 on Monday March 11 to discuss a $3500 bonus, urging attendance with a $10 minimum contribution. A separate item invites a talk on German spies in Russia by A McConnaughey at Ai bortum Sunday 2:30 pm.
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Hooper
McCurdy
Corner
Tuscarawas and
Walnut-ats
Grenins
Adv
Egg profiteers targeted by Starkco Food Administration
Starkco Food Administration announces prosecutions of egg profiteers who withhold supplies to force higher prices. Officials have enlisted plainclothes agents to trace cases and enforce food laws. Authorities warn that speculating on egg prices will be met with severe penalties.
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Starkco Food Administration
Eee
Canton 1 Chamber of Commerce
L. KE
Starkco Food Administ
Germans Repulsed In Liquid Fire Attack Near Toul
Report from London says German assault with liquid fire against American forces northwest of Toul was repulsed. On the same front American sentries reportedly drove off an enemy patrol of about 40 men.
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London
U. P
Germain
Toul
St Mithiel
Farmers Hide Seed Corn Totals in 1916 Census
A Green district census shows four farmers hold 216 bushels of seed corn while five others refuse to reveal their totals. Superintendent J J Armstrong will report the figures to County Agent Smith to organize seed corn distribution as demand exceeds supply.
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J. J. Armstrong
Hungry Germans Crowd Into Switzerland During Food Shortage
A European dispatch reports hungry German expatriates flocking to Switzerland amid food shortages. Rich Germans send families to endure the crisis while poorer nationals bring dependents, sparking concerns over American and Swiss aid, hotel shortages, and a concentration of officials in Bern.
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Switzerland
Phillip siMis
Zurich
New York
Tast
United States
Berne
Jattagres
Geaman
Aurora Borealis lights sweep wide region
An unusually fine aurora borealis lit skies across the middle west extending to Topeka Kansas and beyond. Early explanations suggested cloud formations in a clear sky, while observers noted the display stretching from coast to midwest. A separate note mentions an officers election Friday with polls open 1 to 8 pm.
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U. P
Middle West
Tech
Qui
Tyan
Topeka
Kansas
Knox
London Air Raid Leaves Eleven Dead in Night Blitz
British dispatch reports eleven killed and 46 injured in a Teuton air raid over London. Two enemy planes reached the city while others dropped bombs to the Thames estuary and across Essex. Wreckage destroyed homes in southwest and north London as rescuers searched for buried victims.
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Essex
London
Thames
Aurora Boreal Shines Over Coast in North Sea Raid
Reports say Borealis illuminated the coast and over the North Sea last night. The vivid display lit the sky and appeared across the region, with observers noting a strong moonlight effect and a dramatic atmospheric appearance.
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London
Marek Clare
U. P
North Sea
Plan To Arm Russians Set Sudbe On An LAN
Petrograd dispatch reports a plan to arm Russians across the country to prepare for renewed hostilities after Narva withdrawal. Bombardments and explosions were described as part of the bombardment and defense sequence as authorities paused operations. The report notes German and Russian movements around Narva and Petrograd amid wartime rhetoric.
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United Press
Petrograd
Russia
Narva
Burg
Truy
Operin
Saloniki Attack Would Provoke Greece To War
The article argues that a Saloniki invasion would force Greece into the global conflict. It states Greece currently favors the central powers but could not sustain invasion without massive disruption to Greek life. If Greece becomes a battlefield, its population would be driven to resist and align with the Allies, shaping Eastern Europe and threatening German plans.
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J. Wot
Mason
York
St. Af
Greece
Attic
Saloni
All Mes
Subatit
Saloniki
Crence
Tov
Teleuropa
Germany
West Front
War front briefs report battles and actions across Europe
In brief dispatches from London Berlin and Petrograd reports describe artillery duels near Ypres and the Scarpe valley, Allied and Bolshevik leadership changes and internal disputes, Allied aviation raids in Germany, and a court case against Vorwaerts editors linked to a recent strike and general upheaval.
Chicago Welcomes Sunday as Hero in Rainy Election Day
Crowds greet Sunday with mounted guard of honor as "Billy" and "Ma" lead the train. Two choirs, tabernacle and evangelist Henr J Hooper promise deliverance after April 2 election. Rest of text references salvation, unity, and prophetic aims amid city events.
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Guard of Honor
Billy
Tabere Facto
Chicago
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