Senator Urges 50 000 Volunteers for Mexican Service
Senator Sherman of Illinois introduced a senate resolution calling on the president to raise 50 000 volunteers for Mexican service. He argues current forces are inadequate and the measure was laid on the table amid opposition. A statement explaining the purpose was read with unanimous consent. In Juarez soldiers moved toward the railroad, with officers not confirming details, seen as reinforcement for Namiquipa forces.
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Washington
Sherman
Illinois
Senate
County debates road work inspection plans and costs
County commissioners weigh a system of full inspection for all county road projects to ensure quality. A Pittsburgh firm proposes inspecting materials at $500 to $600 per mile plus on site inspectors and chemical checks, potentially cheaper via a county bureau. A conference with the lab rep will follow as officials study options and safeguards.
Belt line plans encircle Canton east side shops
A Wheeling and Lake Erie spur plan extends from Waco north around Canton’s east industrial area and west to rejoin the main line, forming a complete belt line. The project aims to boost freight flow from east end plants to Lake Erie and improve coal and ore handling capabilities.
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Canton
Wheeling and Lake Erie RR. Co
Waco
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
Pennsylvania R. R. Co
Terre Eee Swemetuive
Lhe BpUr
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Superior
Pickands-Mather Co
Ohio
Lorain
Cleveland, Terminal and Valley
Leetonia
Massillon
Pittsburgh
Villa Declaims He Will Die Fighting Americans
El Paso dispatches quote Francisco Villa vowing he will never surrender and will die fighting if captured. He promises to kill Americans and warns the pursuit will be difficult, as Carranzistas clash with bandits near Las Cruces and Villa retreats toward Babicora. Gen Pershing’s forces press the pursuit near Juarez.
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EL Paso
Francisco
Villa
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Texas
Las Cruces
Babicora
Gavira
Juarez
Sierra Madera
Pershing
Carranza Troops Move To Aid Pursuing Forces In Fight With Villa
Dispatches from Juarez report Carranza troops advancing against Villa amid clashes with his band. Generals Gavira and Carranza leaders press the pursuit toward mountain strongholds, aiming to prevent Villa from using the rugged terrain as a sanctuary.
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Carranza
Villa
Equinoctial Rains Hit Canton and Wider Storm Drift
Weather reports forecast equinoctial rains for Canton on Wednesday with possible snow by night. A prior storm produced 1.5 inches of rain, 36 degree temps, and forecasts of more snow. A destructive wind and cyclone wave struck Indiana and Illinois, with Logansport reporting fatalities and Marion suffering building damage.
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Canton
Meyer
Illinois
Indiana
Chicago
Logansport
Ind
Kokomo
New York
Marion
Otto
Ills
Illinois Central
Kankakee
Wisconsin
Columbus
Akron
Cuyahoga
Traction Company
Silas Williams
Jessie KE. Carter
St. Louis
Marie Pulaski
Snowstorm Brings Thunder and Lightning to Cleveland
Thunder and lightning accompanied a heavy snowstorm in Cleveland this morning creating unusual weather. The wet snow filled streets with slush, often over shoe tops, while fog hung in the air and flashes lit the dark sky at 9 o'clock, outlining snow covered roofs.
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Cleveland
Fire Devastates Most Of Paris Texas In Roaring Blaze
A massive fire in Paris Texas destroyed nearly all of the city’s business blocks and many homes. The blaze began in a warehouse and spread to several key buildings including Merrick hotel Crook Record Co Burton Teale Dry Goods and Smiley Piuments, with total losses estimated near 2 million dollars. Firemen contained spread by morning and most of the east side residences lay in ruins.
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Paris
Texas
USPS
Long ‘Sportation Company
Paris Compressing Co
Merrick
Crook, Record & Co
Burton, Teale Dry Goods Po
Big Shipment of Cedar Chests Exhibited at Store
Canton Home Furnishing Co. advertises a large cedar chest shipment on display with prices starting at $12. Wedding announcements and invitations are offered with at home receptions and visiting times. Walter H. O., jeweler and optician, The Spark Store, advertises services at 125 Tus WWaS Street with dates 22-27.
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Canton Home Fur- Shing Co
Walter H. O
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Remarkable Piano Sale at Miller-McConnell Co
The Miller-McConnell Co. Removal Sale offers new uprights from 188 dollars and 88 note players from 385 dollars while stock lasts. Advertisements note evening hours and location at News Building near the gas office with after April 1 timing.
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Miller-McConnell Co
Ins. Agency Co
Chas
Mgr
News
Gas Office
Esperanza Sunk Off Black Sea While Carrying Food to Constantinople
A 7000 ton German flagged ship named Esperanza loaded with foodstuffs for Constantinople was sunk off Kali Akra in the Black Sea near the Romanian coast by a Russian warship. Its crew were captured. The dispatch notes several other small sailing ships with food cargoes were also sunk.
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London
Constantinople
Kali Akra
Black Sea
Roumanian
Reuter
Bucharest
Pauline Steele Granted Divorce and Alimony
Mrs. Pauline V. Steese was granted a divorce from Charles J. Steese Jr. after a conference lasting over two days. She received custody of the children, $23,000 in cash as alimony, and $135 monthly for herself and the children. The settlement followed lengthy negotiations with both sides represented by counsel and her father.
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Pauline V. Steese
Charles J. Steese, Jr
Steese
Eagles call members to class initiation at auditorium
Continued notice lists event details for Thursday at 7 30 pm with Akron team demonstration. Advertisements mention Moose dance March 22, dry cleaning specials, Joseph and His Brethren performances March 24 25 at the First Congregational Tabernacle and Canton Home Furnishing Co. promotions.
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Eagles
Akron
A. Heingartner
W. Pres
Joseph
First Congregational Tabernacle
Moose
Canton Lodge
Order of Moose
Advt
Canton Electric Co to burn 15000 tons coal monthly by July
Canton electric plant manager Golding announced that by July 1 the Central Power Co plant will burn 15000 tons of coal per month to power the facility. Current use is 10000 tons monthly, with figures showing a rise from 6000 tons six months ago. The company expects further industrial growth to boost demand and storage remains at 20000 tons to prevent rail delays.
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Canton Electric Co
Central Power Co
Golding
Canton
United States
United Steel
Akron
Youngstown
Canton Power House
Canton Electric Plant
Plain Dresses Set For Central High Commencement
Central high school senior girls choose plain white dresses with full skirts eight inches from the floor, low necks, short sleeves, pink satin girdles, white accessories, and no gloves for the June 7 auditorium ceremony. The dress committee led by Mary Landor approved the plan and noted costs under 12 dollars.
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Central High School
Mary Landor
Sylvia Baunach
Thelma Deetz
Beardsley
Mabel Combs
Shelton
Committee On Dresses
City to meter every residence to curb waste in Southeast
Waterworks chief Obliger cites unauthorised attachments and foreign district citizens leaving taps open. He plans installing meters city wide as weather allows, after noting plumbers tampered with lines and residents deny knowledge. Water waste observed in tests shows eight gallons used per drink.
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L. B. Ohliger
Waterworks Department
Ohliger
Obliger
Removal Sale Invitation and Piano Offerings
We invite those lacking confidence in sales to attend our removal sale of pianos and players and share their views with neighbors friends and us. The Miller McConnell Co announces a Circassian Walnut Bedroom Suite offered at 126.50 as an example of exceptional value. Also notes a 7:30 PM church event and a Knights of Security meeting at J C Godar's home.
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Canton Home Furnishing Co
Advt
Miller-McConnell Co
Tuscarawasst W
Canton Home Furnishive Co Adve
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U. S
Mexico
Bureau of Experts
East End
Namiquipa
Texas City
Thur
H. O
Kame
The
Canton Motor Car Co
Adyt
Cook
Jas. Lane
Pauline Steele
Bast's Hall
Superior Dry Cleaning Co
Adg
McMaster
M. E. Ecsurch
Sala Co
Savannahay NE
Adv
Bast’s
Thomases of
Hicar McMaster
M. EB
Star Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
J.C. Godar
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