LONDON STRIKE CALLED OFF AS CHAMBER TAKES STEPS
Petrograd dispatch reports Russia may ease crisis as abdication rumors swirl. In New York the railroad strike is postponed for 48 hours after talks with Secretary Lane. Ohio braces for possible martial law as eight hour day and ten hours pay remain key demands in nation wide dispute.
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Russia
New York
Lane
Philadelphia
U.S. Circuit Court
Brotherhoods
Cox
Rhood
Ohio
Brotherhood
Weyavi
Befde
Wilson
Bapaume Falls to British in Major Western Front Advance
British forces entered Bapaume after stiff fighting as German defenses collapsed. Paris dispatches report French troops advancing two and a half miles on a 13 mile front between the Avre and Oise rivers amid heavy fighting near Le Transloy and Achiet le Petit. Shell-shattered forts signal the second stage of the allied siege, with Combles as the next objective.
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London
Bapaume
Paris
Avre
Oise
le Transloy
Achiet le Petit
Combles
Marshal von Hindenberg
Gibraltar
Arras
Canton Plans to Guard Food Supply as Rail Strike Looms
Canton organizes a Chamber of Commerce led survey to map available food and fuel, assign special committees from wholesale, retail, and packing sectors, and estimate stock duration if shipments halt. Parker M. Seymour chairs the effort, aiming to avert distress while awaiting potential shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Uft
Parker M. Seymour
Republic Stamping and Enameling Co
Chamber
City postpones reservoir project to next year
City officials will not build the Rice property reservoir this year. The plan shifts to land purchase for future use while immediate water system upgrades add at least 16 million gallons daily. Ten new 12 inch wells with air lift pumps will be added in the West Creek valley to relieve pump strain and improve supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Finance Committee of Council
Obliger
Reese
Water Department
Ball and
Witter
Starrett
West Creek
Czar Appeals to People of Russia in Wartime Proclamation
March 17 dispatch from Petrograd reports Czar Nicolas appeals to all subjects amid three years of war. He urges unity, calls on Duma to share power, and asks citizens to support government and army to secure victory and honor Russia. God may aid Russia.
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Petrograd
Meholas
Russia
Czar
Czar Nic
Mir
Duma
Russia’s regent Michael leads push for republic
A monarchical order trembles as Duke Michael, brother of the deposed Czar, seeks a republic. Reports say abdication may be temporary, with a return possible if the people demand it. The Republic proposals include Jewish emancipation, broad amnesty, and prison reform with Siberia opened to political prisoners.
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Michael
Czar
Suv
Fe Pake
Russia
Siberia
Calahan Convicted Over Flour Sack Case in Court
Calahan faced Judge Quinn Saturday morning on a sack of flour charge. He pleaded guilty but the record shows uncertainty and a taint of defenses. Court notes indicate a finding of guilt despite unclear details in the transcript.
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Hha Calahan
Canton Works Group Plans Fund Drives and City Projects
Local committees in Canton coordinate fundraising for Meeball p and summer programs while reviewing school, hospital and water system needs. A survey for garbage disposal and a flood of community plans include the Water committee adopting an additional 16 million gallons capacity and a survey for waste management as well as discussions on nearby sites and safety. The period also notes national events such as rail strike worries and czarist imperial changes, with broader economic and political context affecting the city.
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Stark-co
Water Committee of Council
William
Peter
Gutzenheiser
Rotary Club
Washington
Amsterdam
Russia
Group O Czar
Nicholas
Barr
Wheeling
Ohio
State Guard
Dukeichael
Bapaume
Ger
Wilson Ap Mans
Chamber of Commerce
Canton
Geiger Jones Co Hearing Set To Resume Next Tuesday
Columbus March 17 Attorney General McGhee said the Geiger Jones Co blue sky license hearing will resume next Tuesday. Counsel will add character witnesses and finish evidence, then Former Attorney General Turner will object to much of the brief Ohio blue sky law constitutional. No hearing was held today.
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Columbus
McGhee
Cox
Geiger- Jones Co
Turner
Forty Mile Gale Brings Snow and Temperature Drop
The report notes a forty mile gale producing early morning rain and snow with temperatures dropping from 53 to 34 degrees by Saturday afternoon. Snow flurries were observed as conditions deteriorated into the afternoon.
Hold Up Man Robs Maurice Anderson in Canton
Maurice Anderson reports a Thursday 11 p.m. hold up on Tuscarawas Street West near 432 Kenneth NW. He says he was knocked down kicked in the side and lost 12 dollars and change. The robber laughed at him when he claimed to be working the same game.
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Maurice Anderson
Kenneth NW
Tuscarawasst
Anderson
Gunman Confesses After Pals Speak to Police
William Gerome, Italian, admits firing the shot that killed Peter Loutzenheiser after confrontations with the other two alleged gunmen John McGuire and Johnnie Leutholt. All three suspects provided signed confessions to Officer Riblet as the investigation unfolds.
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William Gerome
Peter S. Loutzenheiser
Riblet
Peter 8
Gerome
Akron
John McGuire
Johnnie Leutholt
McGuire
How To Live On 30c A Day
A Canton feature by Sherwood P. Snyder promises feeding a family on less than 30 cents daily with menus costing under 10 cents per meal. Mrs. Snyder supports the plan, claiming reduced kitchen work and a doctorless life, with ongoing installments in The News and two prior food shows in Canton. The ad notes 5c, 10c and 25c wall paper from Canton Wall Paper Co.
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Stark Co
Sherwood P. Snyder
Practical
Snyder
Canton
Canton Wall Paper Co
Marketay
John Fasnacht
Mount Union College Campaign Totals and YWCA First Aid
Campaign pushes Mount Union College to raise 134000 by December 20 1917 with Stark County unit pledging 250000 and Alliance Canton Massillon and county totals listed. Also notes YWCA First Aid class meeting Monday at 745 p m and Tuesday night session.
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Mount Union College
Stark County
Alliance
Canton
Massillon
Advy
Ady
Concert Postponed As Philharmonic Show Rescheduled
People's Lecture Course and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra concert moved from Monday March 19 to Tuesday March 40 in a notice. An advertisement promises reward for a lost gold watch and chain seen picked up on 5th Street NE between Rowland and Gibbs with return to Mrs. Hoffman at 600 Rowland Avenue NE.
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New York Philharmonic Orchestra
5Th St
Rowland
Gibbs
Hoffman
Rowland-ay NE
People's Lecture Course and Auditorium Dance Ad
March 19 to Tuesday March 20 feature free dancing at the auditorium with pictures Saturday night admission five cents. Dance runs eight to eight fifteen p m. Promotional advertisement notes events in the People's Lecture Course series.
Canton Troops Freedom Sue To Be Very Short
Dispatches from Washington say Canton soldiers may have a brief home leave if international events worsen. Adjutant general of Ohio asked to supply data on Qobbie's Guard and plan a mobilization camp, as Camp Wits is unavailable and units are scattered or mustered out. Remaining crews at El Paso expected north by late month or early April.
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Company C
Canton
International
Washington
Adjutant General of
Obo
War Department
Qobbie
Camp Wits
Ohio
Ohio Cavalry
Ft. Wayne
Michigan
Ft. Harrison
Ind
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City
Get
Council
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Meeball P. Ks
Canton Feed & Milling Co
Ter
Commission
Rawasst
Ocu
Ana
Woo
Iment
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co.—Adv
W. F. Gravis
5Th St NW
Advt
Peaching
Gunman
Pals
Leutholt
Freedom Sue
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