Wilson Accepts Carranza Proposal on Border Reciprocity
President Wilson agrees to Carranza’s reciprocity offer allowing Mexican troops to cross into the United States to pursue bandits under emergency. White House says action is expedient and border patrols will be intensified to prevent Villista incursions. Senate ratification debated. some officials favor seeking confirmation to clarify legal rights.
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Washington
Wilson
Carranza
U. S
White House
Lansing
P.m
U.S
Mexico
Congress
W. J. Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
German Hold At Verdun Weakened By French Attacks
Paris dispatch reports French infantry assaults after shelling Corbeaux forest and Cumbaresa area weakened German positions west of the Meuse. In further combat along the Aisne, large artillery duels continued as French forces claimed a trench seizure near Le Pretre forest. Refugees surge to Paris detailing Verdun district devastation and a high Verdun death toll.
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Paris
Meuse
Verdun
Corbeaux Forest
Cumbresa Forest
Goose Hill
Aisne
French War Office
le Pretre Forest
Elx
Moulainville
Damloup
Bras
Vaux
Josephine Denis
Monthairons
Massillon Boy Dies After Train Strikes Car
Coroner investigates death of Raver and Lucas after their car stalls on the tracks. Five members of the Blumenauer family injured. William Blumenauer dies in Massillon hospital. Witnesses say the stalled auto blocked the line. crossing gates were down, but the train could not stop in time. Public officials say the train company not liable pending investigation.
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Raver
Lucas
Maesic
Eadh
Erge
Ernest Menaver
William
Massinlor 'Y
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Massillon
Reild
George Lucas
Ernest Blumen and Son
Hallmark Store ad offers wedding invitations and stationery
Continued notice from page two column three promotes visiting cards and wedding invitations or other fine stationery. Walter H. Double, jeweler and optician, advertises The Hall Mark Store at 123 and 125 Tuscaranas Street East.
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Walter H. Double
Hall Mark Store
Tuscaranas St E.advt
Knights of Columbus VAudeville Show at Auditorium
The Knights of Columbus present all four vaudeville numbers at a matinee Friday March 17 at 3 p m at the Auditorium. Children's admission is 10 cents and regular admission 6 cents.
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Knights of Columbus
Developments in Mexican situation move toward Villa action
Officials admit danger of complications with Carranza delays punitive expedition to capture Villa. White House says the president will agree to a reciprocal arrangement for the expedition along the border. Lansing and Baker confer with the president on the general situation as border patrols are strengthened and the War Department censors movements to prevent Villa from knowing what to expect. Army officers fear another expedition against U S territory may be attempted at a remote border point.
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Mexico
U. S
Carranza
White House
Senate
Stone
Saulsbury
Clark
Kitchin
Gregory
Lansing
Soverignty
Villa
Whitehouse
Garbage disposal plant eyed to run free garbage collection
The Canton sewer and garbage committee led by J. S. Hissong plans to secure free city garbage collection after the Aug. 18 1916 contract expires. Mayor's January report urged building a modern disposal plant to replace the 1900 structure. Akron and Cleveland plants were reviewed but deemed costly. If a self sustaining plant can be built, Canton may offer free collection. The group includes Amos Fete and Ralph Staley with McClaskey accompanying.
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J. S. Hissong
Akron
Cleveland
Hissong
Amos Fete
Ralph Staley
McClaskey
Canton
Mount Union Glee Club Performs at M E Church Ad
Advertisements note Oneida Community State Souvenir Spoons popular at grocers. Overlands first then last mention Canton Motor Car Co. Hear Mount Union Glee Club at First M E Church Wednesday at 8 pm with 25 cent admission. Eye exams urged from George Double Co. opticians at 130 Market av S.
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Canton Motor Car Co
Adv
Mount Union Glee Club
M. E
George Double Co., Mfg
Opticians
Advt
Reserved Seats On Sale At Courtland Hotel Ad
Evening performance tickets available at Antony's Drug Store and Courtland Hotel Building. Advertisement lists sale details for dates the 13th and 14th.
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Antony
Courtland Hotel
Bidg
Contractor to Enlarge Mains If Council Acts
If the council approves a 50000 bond issue for upgrading city water mains, bids will be advertised and the work let by contract rather than via the waterworks department. Service Director McClaskey and City Solicitor Ruff expect formal actions at Monday’s meeting with support from the water committee chairman W F Hobush and most council members except Herman Witter. A private company would carry out the enlargement under city inspection, with an estimated 12 percent profit.
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W. F. Hobush
Water Committee
Waterworks Department Service
McClaskey
W. 8. Ruff
Herman Witter
$20 Library Table Ad from An Ston Home Furnishing Co
A newspaper advertisement touts a library table priced at 20 dollars with a 28 by 48 inch top in fumed or golden oak finish and a large drawer from An Ston Home Furnishing Co.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Anston Home Furnishing Co
Streets Clean All Year Says McClaskey
Spring street cleaning begins as Service Director McClaskey announces a year round effort. A horse drawn sweeper is tested on Woodland Ave and Tuscarawas St with a sprinkling cart. dust disrupts residents leading to halting of work. Councilman Witter advocates a motor sweeper to collect debris. Weather will dictate progress this week.
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MecClaskey
Woodlandavy
Tuscarawasst W
Woodlandav
McClaskey
Service
George Wynn
Wynn
Service Department
Herman Witter
Kaiser Again at the Verdun Front in Daily War Councils
Paris dispatch reports the Kaiser on the Verdun front once more and likely to stay until the fortress battle ends. He attends daily war councils with his generals, urging continued efforts despite heavy German losses to date.
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Paris
Verdun
Oberlin to hire many tax assessors to speed up work
Oberlin plans to appoint a large number of deputy tax assessors to aid the county assessors in reappraising property. About 25 assistants, in every ward and most townships, will be named as needed to ensure on time completion. The annual appraisal will begin in the seventh ward. The former board handed Oberlin a mortgage holders list to aid in taxing overlooked properties.
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Oberlin
Canton
State Tax Commission
Board of District Assessors
Four room outfit special offer ad from Canton Home Furnish
Canton Home Furnishing Co advertises a four room outfit at a unique price and quality. The offer highlights cannot be duplicated at this price, emphasizing value and quality for prospective buyers.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Minstrels Matinee Friday at the Auditorium
Matinee event listed for Friday March 17 at 3 p m in the Auditorium. Children admission lies, regular admission fifty cents. No reserved seats. Advertisement appears in sections 13 and 14.
Tribe of Ben Hur Meeting Notice for Radtke Remembrance
Members are asked to meet in the public waiting room Tuesday at 7 30 PM to pay respects to late Sister Radtke at 1955 Otto Pl NE John L Packer scribe Advt One half saved on Auto Fire and Theft in our Mutual Co but keep paying if you can't be made to investigate Smith & Gresser Fol well Bldg Phone 1037 Adv 12 15 14 Every fountain pen sold includes expected service Hall Mark Store 123 125 Tuscarawasst E Advt
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Tribe of
Ben Hur
Radtke
Otto Pl NE
John L. Packer
Advt
Smith & Gresser
Folwell Bldg
Walter H. Double
Hall Mark
Tuscarawasst E
Free Silver Spoons With Coupons at Oneida Community
Coupon promotion offers an Oneida Community silver spoon for 15 coupons. The coupon issuer is linked to 10 cent Tip Top loaves and Mother's Bread offers. Advertisement reference 138-16 notes the deal and how to redeem.
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K. of
Minstrels
M'Claskey
Kaiser
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