Russian Duma asserts final decision rests with people
Petrograd reports Russia in transition from autocracy to a republic as the Duma’s executive committee tightens control. Grand Duke Michael is offered the throne with people’s consent via plebiscite, while a constituent assembly and universal suffrage loom as the nation awaits a decisive settlement.
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Canton News Briefs Highlight Civic Plans and Education
Canton residents discuss plans for a patriotic meeting and clean up week while officials push bond issues and vocational guidance. Schools consider new curricula, merchants report cargo shipments, rail strikes ease, and a 100 home plan emerges as real estate growth aims to reshape Canton.
Ohio Weather Forecast Brief
Ohio forecast shows Monday fair conditions with clear skies and light winds across the state as high pressure builds in. Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 60s to low 70s with dry conditions continuing through the day.
Germany and Austria Plan Peace Offer to Russia
Vienna reports indicate Austria and Germany are readying a peace proposal for the new Petrograd government. An armistice could be urged within 48 hours as socialist deputies press for a sincere Russian pledge. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Prince Hohenlohe travel to Vienna amid diplomatic maneuvering.
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Liberty School Girls Plan Fundraiser For Model House
Young women from the Liberty Mission organize a family party at Courtland on Wednesday evening April 11 to raise funds for a model home at Liberty school. Proceeds fund penny lunches and model house setup with furnishings, while entertainment includes a children’s corner and piano selections by Estelle Gelke Miller.
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Model Home
Lilian Heingartner
Estelle Gelke Miller
Julia Purcell
Marian Dysle
Mary McNeeley
Miriam Paar
Bernice Shoof
Helen Krumlauf
Helen Hart
C. J. Bolander
Mary Rowe
Dorothy Liggett
Marie Potter
Mary Cameron
Hazel Nolle
Helen Hurst
Harriet Taylor
Margaret Proctor
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Canton School Board weighs serial bond plan
Three Canton board of education members favored issuing the $191000 bonds under City Auditor Barr's serial plan, saving $175000 over the 40 year method. Readvertisement and a 30 day delay would be needed, but work on the new high school would not be halted.
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Canton Board of Education
5. E. Barr
Barr
Board of Education
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Championship Wrestling Match Set For Monday Night
Tickets are on sale at leading cigar stands and Mar-Leyn Cafe for a championship wrestling bout to be held in Auditorium Monday night. The advance ad notes the event as the fastest and most scientific yet staged in the region.
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Mar-Leyn Cafe
Planning Board May Be Without Funds For Year
Canton's planning commission may operate without funds for the year unless the council finds a method other than bonds to cover expenses. City Solicitor Ruff advised Monday night that bonds totaling 2500 cannot be issued legally. The commission, appointed by Mayor Stolberg, includes Frease Pontius Hall Hin er Starrett and the mayor. members serve without pay.
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Planning Commission
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Stolberg
Harry Frease
Hubert Pontius
John Hall
Guy Hiner
Jesse Starrett
Briand resigns with his entire cabinet amid shrinking French majority
Paris reports Briand resigns as premier with the entire cabinet as opposition tightens in the French chamber. His Saloniki campaign and decrees to abolish alcohol spark major dissent, reducing his wartime majority from 515 to 206 and signaling a weakened leadership.
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Saloniki
Chamber of Deputies
Ehurope
Canton Considers Firearm Sale Regulation Ordinance
Safety Director Rufus Kunkel backs an ordinance to stop sale of firearms and weapons in Canton. Mayor Stolberg supports the measure, which could reach the council soon. The push follows testimony linking easier weapon access in Cleveland and Akron to the Canton gang’s crimes that culminated in the killing of Peter Loutzenheiser.
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Rufus Kunkel
Stolberg
Riblet
William Gerome
Peter
Loutzenheiser
Cleveland
Gerome
Akron
Hope for Adamson law decision by Monday tribunal
President Wilson expressed hope that a railroad strike would be averted as federal mediators postponed the call for a work stoppage to Monday. Officials expect the Supreme Court to rule Monday on the constitutionality of the Adamson law granting eight hours for railroad workers.
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Daily News
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Russia
Republic
Supreme Court
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Wilson
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W. G. Lee
Ww. S. Stone
Elisha Lee
Committee of Railroads
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New York
Strike Averted The Belief Gompers Announces Calm
Samuel Gompers head of ACE indicates in New York that railway brotherhoods will push only for an eight hour day and a strike is unlikely. A two day armistice gives time for government mediation as talks continue with union chiefs and railroad managers.
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Railrot Oads
Supreme Court
Wilson
Mount Union College Campaign totals and local subscriptions
Campaign records show Mount Union College aiming for 750000 by December 20 1917 and Stark County unit 250000 by March 27 1917 with Alliance 92510 Canton 17530 Massillon 4520 and county at large 1250 bringing subscribed total to 115810 out of 124190 needed. Local ads note wall paper prices and a lost gold watch reward tied to Mrs Hoffman 600 Rowland NE and housekeeping notices urge readers to skip ads on page 19.
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Stark County
Alliance
Canton
Massillon
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Rowland
Gibbs
Hoffman
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Piano and music items listed with department details
Used Player Piano for 260 dollars includes 35 rolls of music. See it in the piano department on the fourth floor Kenny's with Fred Murray now in charge of the repair department Arthur's Leather Shop at 204 Marketay North. Adv. Dance at Eagle Hall with Eagle Degree team Tuesday the 17th. Did you read it about the Morris Plan page 19 Adv.
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Desirable Tenants Seek Room for Rent in Daily News
The Daily News urges room seekers to use the Rooms for Rent and Rooms Light Housekeeping columns. Desirable tenants add to the congeniality of a house and may reach the paper's 60,000 daily readers via the Want Ads by calling 3500.
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