Berlin Battles Rage as Reds Clash in Streets
Reports from Berlin dated March 9 to 11 describe heavy fighting between Spartacists and government troops across the city. Casualties run into thousands with scenes of brutality and executions. The German war ministry warns that armed individuals will be shot on sight as atrocities mount and damage in areas like Alexanderplatz reaches millions in marks.
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Logne
Run
Encourbg
Berlin
Spartalia
Westphalia
Stphilia
Ger
ERDAM
Eek
Adwaching
Alexanderplatz
Debs Defies Court as He Heads to Prison
Eugene V. Debs celebrated the Supreme Court verdict by taking Mrs Debs to a theater. He vowed to defy the court and said he would travel to Cleveland for a farewell address before likely serving a 10 year term at Moundsville prison. Debs will be moved after the mandate and must serve one third of his term before applying for parole.
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Eugene V. Debs
Supreme Court
Mrs. Debs
Debs
Terre Haute
Ind
Washington
Cleveland
Moundsville
W. Va
West Side Turn Hall
Westenhaver
Canton
Westenhaven
West Virginia Institution
Ohio River
Wheeling
Ed. S. Wert
Wertz
Settlement Ends Million Dollar Massillon Mills Suit
A $275000 return to Central Steel Co treasury benefits stockholders as part of a settlement ending the million dollar suit by minority holder Dr. William B. Andrews. The agreement validates the existing bonus plan, restricts new stock for bonuses, and allocates shares to officers and other employees along with court costs and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Steel Co
Massillon
William B. Andrews
Massillon Rolling Mill Co
Clarence G. Herbruck
Court Journal
Herbruck
Andrews
R. E. Bebb
F. J. Griffiths
Co. EK. Stuart
Bebb
Griffiths
Stuart
Settlment Dacument
Isaac M. Taggart
Canton Stamping and Enameling Co
Geiger-Jones Co
Central Steel
Fail In Merger Of Factions To Welcome Troops In Canton
Divisions over a welcome for Canton troops 332d regiment and 37th division spark a council clash. Councilman Hoberdier backs a monster celebration with sub committees while Kiwanis plans a separate welcome. Kirk proposals to merge committees meet opposition as Hoberdier and Kiwanis clash over leadership and timing.
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Canton
332D
W. Hoberdier
Kiwanis Club
Hoberdier
Kirk
Council
German Army Reduced to 100,000 Under Peace Terms
Paris report says military terms for Germany set, navy talks near finish, preliminary treaty draft to be handed to German delegates by March 20. Allies consider response if refusal occurs. Army is to be cut to 100,000 with limited officers and strength, signaling a drastic reduction.
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John T. Parkerson
U.S
Paris
Mar
Germany
Supreme War Council
Switzerland
Ford plans to create new firm to employ 200000 citing Detroit
Edsel Ford outlined a plan to form a separate Ford entity employing about 200000 people, with Ford Motor Co. continuing as usual and four to five times more workers anticipated under the new venture. He said no sale of the flagship company, with headquarters possibly at Dearborn, and sites like Green Island and Hamilton under consideration.
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Etroit
Mich
Y Ford
Ement
Ford Motor Company Oy
Ford
Nnt
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Pany
Dearborn
Green Island
Hamilton
Weather note and ads from the afternoon edition
Fragmented weather and classified snippets describe light rain then little change. Local ads invite salesladies at Cohen department store Cherry Street and announce battery service relocation to Third Avenue Netley.
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Cohen Dept
Cherry
Cherry-av
Sale of McCurdy block in Waluntavy and Tuscarawas streets
George White, contractor, sold the McCurdy block housing Margolies liquor store and the Eagles lodge to Samuel Luntz for about 180000. Both parties declined to confirm completion, and future plans for the property remain undisclosed. The 42 by 200 foot site is a major city asset with a long‑standing landmark building.
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McCurdy
Waluntavy
Tuscarawas St FE
George White
Samuel Luntz
Margolies
Eagles
Luntz
White
Grand restaurant at McKinley Hotel building
Aims to attract diners with a grand restaurant located at 318 Market Avenue nine adjacent to the McKinley Hotel building. Offers assured satisfaction for patrons choosing to dine there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Restaurant
McKinley Hotel
318 Market
Irish Evangelist Miss Sara Palmer to Preach at First U B
The Irish Evangelist Miss Sara C Palmer formerly of Belfast Ireland now of Chicago will preach every night at the First U B church. Her theme Tuesday evening is A Great Shipwreck.
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Sara C. Palmer
Chicago
Belfast
Ireland
U. B
Advy
Canton Morris Plan Bank Offers 5 Percent Deposits
We Pay 5 Percent You should be one of our depositors. The Canton Morris Plan Bank advertises high yield savings. Also noted is an eye examination service offered without drops by Geo. Double Co., jewelers and manufacturers opticians, 130 Market av. Advy.
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Canton Morris Plan Bank
Geo, Double Co., Jewelers and Mfg
Opticians
Savings Accounts Offered for Babies Born in 1919
The First Trust & Savings Book promotes savings accounts for infants born during 1919. An advertisement lists 500 bushels of apples and a carload of home grown apples for sale at Pennsy track from $2 upward. Car No. 3062, track 15, dates Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Trust & Savings Book
Pennsy
Bargain Day Promised at Canton Paint & Glass Co
Tomorrow the Canton Paint and Glass Co at 324 Tusest W Ady announces a bargain day with special prices on paints glass and supplies for local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Paint & Glass Co
War on the homeless car dog nuisance declared in Fifth Ward
Fifth Ward Councilman Amos Fete pledged a resolution to curb stray dogs after an incident near his home. He was attacked by two dogs, damaged trousers, and bruised, prompting him to seek impounding of strays and dogs allowed to run at large.
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Fifth Ward
Amos Fete
Fete
Jackson
Council
Dance Fayre Hall Advertises Weekly Nights with Norwoods Orchestra
Dance Fayre Hall hosts events every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday night featuring Norwoods Orchestra providing live music and dancing. The ad lists regular weekly entertainment and location details for patrons seeking social evenings.
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Norwoods Orchestra
Eagle Hall
Style Show Opens Canton April 2
Canton to stage a spring style show with Dry Goods merchants of the Retail Merchants association planning windows and displays. Show runs April 2 to 4 with curtain-raisers on April 1 at 7 30 p m. Windows will be judged by three members with no prizes this year and committees named. Store hours shifted to 6 p m Saturdays as ongoing policy while business remains steady.
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Canton
Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
Louis Seybold
Gretchen Groetzinger
Maud Marshall
Evangelists to Lead Night Service at First U B Church
Announcement promotes an evangelistic event at First United Baptist Church tonight at 7:39 led by Evangelists Quarter and Palmer inviting all to attend.
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U. B
Evangelists
Palmer
Italians to Aid Canton Celebration for 332nd Arrival
Canton Italians prepare a grand welcome for the 332nd Infantry returning from Italy this month. Louis DiPillo and local Italian groups plan a major demonstration with involvement from Italian officials and New York’s Italian Society to honor the unit that boosted Italian morale and helped secure victory on the Italian front.
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332Nd Infantry
Italy
Louis DiPillo
83232Nd Infantry
Genoa
332Nd
Ohio
Adriatic Sea
Tenon
Romolo Tritone
New York
Hylan
Ohio Society of New York
Italian Society
Charles F. Hughes
Piave
Germany
Tax Act Puzzle to Merchants in Canton
Canton retail merchants will decide how to handle the new luxuries tax set to begin April 1. They plan a meeting this week to discuss whether the tax is added to prices or shown separately, what counts as jewelry, and the cost of collection. The issue echoes similar debates in other cities and notes that repeal efforts failed due to a Senate filibuster.
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Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Hoife of Representatives
Senate
Knights Templar Meeting Notice and Local Ad
Knights Templar notice for March 11 at 7 p.m. with Wm. A. Bell as Recorder and Carl F. Spanagel as Commander. Also an advertisement urges lawn time purchases from Canton Material Co. at 900 Ninth.
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Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
A. Bell
Carl F. Spanagel
Adv
Canton Material Co
War Terms Limit German Military to 100000 Volunteers
The big five demand Germany’s army be reduced to 100000 volunteers with limited officers. All military aircraft must be surrendered or destroyed. Artillery larger than field guns is to be surrendered or destroyed. An allied mission will supervise munitions plants to prevent secret ammunition production.
Allies outline quick German armistice terms
The text notes Germany must cap forces at 4000 and limit armaments while allied powers restrict aircraft. questions arise about the fate of the general staff, and a peace delegate says it will be gone with its paraphernalia. Allies expect rapid final terms and swift German acceptance.
Former Kaiser Heads List of Hun Offenders
The peace conference commission on war responsibility will present two categories of offenses. The first covered by a state’s common law to be tried at national courts, the second minor general offenses to be tried by an international court. The list centers on the former German emperor. extradition from Holland is hoped but not assured.
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London
Peace Conference Commission
Paris
The
Times
Germany
Baron von Bierberstein
Hague
Allied War Costs Totaling Billions Across Allies
London dispatch reports Pall Mall Gazette estimates the total Allied war cost at 190 billion dollars. Germany’s reparations were set at 40.466 billion, a figure tied to capacity to pay rather than moral obligation, as assessed by the reparations commission.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
France
Belgium
Germany
Wall Mail Gazette
Rainbow Division to miss Victory Loan drive in Canton return
Stark County soldiers of the 42nd Rainbow Division will return from France too late to join the Victory Loan drive in Canton. The unit likely will not reach American shores before May, the last Division sailing from France in April. War Department will allow regimental parades in states of origin due to their frontline record.
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Stark-co
Rainbow
Canton
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
France
America
West Front
Union
Pershing
Prize Bread Contest To Aid Canton Needy
The Canton Feed and Milling Company hosts a baking contest on March 27 inviting Canton housewives to bake prize winning loaves. The Salvation Army will distribute hundreds of loaves to the needy with at least 500 entrants expected. prizes are awarded March 29 and the bread is handed out the same day.
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Canton
Salvation Army
Canton Feed and Milling Company
Peter Quartel Leads Dayton Gospel Choir at First U B Church
Dayton singer Peter Quartel performs gospel numbers with a 75-voice choir each night at the First U B Church, delivering stirring musical devotion to churchgoers in town.
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Peter Quartel
Dayton
U. B
Savings Accounts Given Free The First Trust & Savings Bank Ady
A brief bank notice announces that First Trust and Savings Bank is offering free savings accounts in Ady. The short item highlights the bank as the sponsor and invites local residents to inquire at the branch.
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Percival Phillips
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Alfred G. Anderson
Margeting
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Eldore
Defies
Will
Art Council
Schrantz
Poorman
Hamaker
Kiwanis
Froi
Llson & Painter Battery
Servation
Third Netley NE
Ady
Story McCurdy
Block
May
First
U. B. Church
Kaiser
First Trust & Savings Bank
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