Wilson Plans Mediation to Avert National Railroad Strike
Washington reports a cabinet led mediation committee appointed to prevent the nationwide railroad strike. The group includes Secretary Lane, Secretary Wilson, Daniel Willard, and Samuel Gompers and departs for New York to confer with both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Interior Lane
Wm. B. Wilson
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York
Council of National Defense
World tension and U S policy amid Russian upheaval
Washington officials warn weeks ahead bring radical action at multiple points as the Russian revolution reshapes entente dynamics. A looming railway strike threatens national defense readiness while naval contracts proceed and the United States asserts unimpeded armed merchantmen access to ports regardless of neutrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Munich
U. S
Navy Department
State Department
Copenhagen
Holland
Rulers brother made regent as revolution wins in Petrograd
Grand Duke Michael is named regent after the abdication of the Czar as Petrograd and Moscow settle, a new democratic cabinet led by Prince Georges Looff formed, and the Duma gains power. Military support shifts to the new government with about sixty thousand troops in the capital. Casualties exceed six hundred, with wounded seeking hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russia
Michael
Moscow
Germany
Grand Duke
Alexandrovitch Nichaelovitch
Georges Looff
Duma
Nicholas
Nation on the edge of war fuels strike fears
Officials warn a strike now would threaten national preparedness and cripple transportation, causing weeks of disruption. Railroad leaders in Washington vow the move will be defeated by loyal employees, with most roads claiming readiness to resist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Washington
Remarkable Three-Yolk Hen Egg At Salem Market
A Wyandotte hen owned by W. F. Heckler in Salem lays a giant six ounce egg three times the size of a normal eye. Albert Hayes exhibits the prize at the city market, claiming the egg yields three yolks to its owner once a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Albert Hayes
W. F. Heckler
City
Canton Boilerplate News Roundup Hits Broad Range
A sprawling mixed page item notes political races and school shifts, including Cora Bordner realty, Supt. Armstrong, and a portrait order. It reports labor tensions with railway strikes, municipal finance, and a Canton Industrial Co. push for urban renewal. It references international upheaval in Russia with the czar’s abdication and martial law threats. The piece also mentions stock market activity and a Greek light heavyweight clash teased for Monday night.
Weather hints of warmer weekend with rain and wind
Fragmentary weather note suggests storms and wind in Ohio with rain. Forecast mentions warmer conditions by Friday into Saturday, though text is garbled and hard to confirm specifics. Local impacts or timing are unclear due to missing details.
Canton N O T power outage to last several days
Turbine trouble at the Canton N O T power house reduced output and forced fewer street cars. Two repair crews work night and day, with full service expected to resume in about four days. Morning trips cut by six and 12 night trips dropped from 23, affecting peak loads. Public urged to ride during non rush periods and be patient.
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Canton N. Oo. T
Akron
Canton
Schooner's
Starrett
Starkco
Mt. Gulca College
Y. M
Russia
New York Stock Exchange
Scanlon
Power House
Two In Gang Admit Part In Tragedy
Backgrounds show Canton police securing confessions from two suspects in the shooting of auto truck salesman Leutzenheiser. One suspect admits gang involvement while Leutholt provides a full confession detailing the trio’s actions from their Canton arrival on March 13 to their arrest.
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Peters
Canton Industrial Co
Canton Manufacturing Plants
Loutzenheiser
Peter SS. Loutzenheiser
Riblet
Canton
Leutzenheiser
Mercy Hospital
John Leutholt
Exhibit and sales notices in a downtown advertising page
A crowded ad page lists piano parts at Cherry's Piano Parlors and a used player piano with rolls at Kenny's. It promotes an auditorium dance with free initial dancing, cloak and suit sales at Klein & Heffelman, wall paper deals at Canton Wall Paper Co., and a championship wrestling match with tickets at cigar stands and Mar-Low Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny’s
Advt
Embargoes Signal First City Strike Warning
Embargoes and partial embargoes imposed Friday by railroads enter Canton as a first sign of a possible nation wide rail tieup. The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern bar livestock and perishable goods unless delivery by 8 am Saturday. Wheeling and Lake Erie restrict second class freight to delayed receipt. Division headquarters issued orders through through through to all lines passing Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
End of Absolutism in Russia Report Highlights Coup Control
Washington dispatches from Ambassador Francis in Petrograd emphasize the revolution driven by the people and note the new cabinet in control. No details on the czar or czarina. Officials say the anti German faction, led by the Duma, retains power amid limited dispatches and unclear sources.
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Duma
Czar
Czarina
Washington
David R. Francis
Petrograd
Stockholm
Oceou
London
How To Live On 30c A Day In Stark County
Sherwood P. Snyder and wife promote practical kitchen economy in The News. They show a four adult family can live on 30 cents per person daily and offer tips, menus, and cost-saving advice for Canton households through ongoing columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood P. Snyder
Stark Co
America
Snyder
United States
Prof. Snyder
Canton
Local Music Roll Sales In Basement Ads Highlight Variety
Advertisements from Klein & Heffelman Co and McConnell Music Co promote music rolls. Climax Wall Cleaner priced at 10 cents with specials 3 for 25 cents. Word Rolls and Hand Player Rolls offered 3 for 1 dollar. 1200+ selections available Saturday only at 416 Market av N.
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McConnell Music Co
Canton Wall Paper Co
Victor
America
Klein & Heffelman (v
Klein & Heffelman Co
Climax
The
Adv
St Patrick's Day Dance Ad Featuring Norwood Moots Orchestra
Saturday night event March 17 at Mar Lep Cafe with Norwood Moots ten piece orchestra admission 50 cents per couple extra lady 25 cents leading cigar stands advertisement notes and a 16 18 People's Lecture Course advertisement as part of the event listings.
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Ilson
Orce
Bulletin
Brotherhood
Ticles
Adamson
Mpreme
U.S
Business Normal
Armstrong
Ark Co Boe &Ssociation
William KR
Ang
Duncan
Catherine Igs
Canton Cemetery
Wheeling
Mrr
Jennie
Yee
Cox
Geynea Co
Wes
Pike Seige
Trived
Fort Benjamin
Ohio
New+ York Philharmonic Orchestra
Reliable Table
Tuscarawas St KE
California
Werner’s
W. F. Gravis
5Th St NW
Kaskima
Cherry's
Willys
Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Adyvt
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Canton’s
John Fasnacht
Ady
Mount Union College
Stark County
Alliance
Massillon
Staley
West End
J. H. Keyser
J. J. Buchholzer
McKinley
6Th St
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