Plans to rush ships overseas in war effort
American officials stress a steady flow of food and supplies to allies as a major German drive unfolds. Measures to conserve tonnage include cutting luxuries, seizing neutral ships in harbors, and expanding port and loading capacity across Atlantic Pacific and Gulf ports. New Orleans ports receive a $4.5 million upgrade to docks and dredging.
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Washington
U. S
West Front
America
England
Entente
Shipping Board
Navy Department
Railroad Administration
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
Congress
New Orleans
Mexico
Names of 62 men of South board for army camp
The South draft board lists 62 selectees for Canton's share of the final draft quota to Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, departing Tuesday morning April 2. Twelve alternates are named. A 10:09 am special train will carry 172 total from Massillon and Alliance, arriving at Camp Sherman at 4:20 pm. North board results show 680 eligible for general or limited service, with 357 referred for further examination.
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South Draft Board
Canton
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
North Board
South Board
Carrollton
Massillon
Alliance
Medical Advisory Board
Local Board
South
Thousands of Mobile Cannons to Be Produced in U S Plants
The ordnance division reports plans to build sixteen production plants and mass produce thousands of mobile artillery pieces. It outlines spending about 300 million dollars on cannon facilities, plus budgets for smokeless powder plants, gas extraction, nitrogen fixation, and shell filling.
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Washington
U. P
America
Ordnance Bureau
England
France
Ordnance Division
Canton Plans Dog Catcher Campaign to End Homeless Dogs
Sher if Norwood will appoint a city dog catcher next week with city equipment to trap and impound unlabeled dogs. Home less dogs have overrun Canton prompting action by Mayor Poorman and officials. Dogs in pound cost $3.50 to reclaim. tags cost $1 for males and $2 for females.
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Canton
Sheriff Norwood
Mayor Poorman
Poorman
Court House
Secretary Baker Meets Belgian King Amid Front Raids
Secretary Baker visited the Belgian front and held a long discussion with King Albert. The announcement notes ongoing raids and artillery exchanges connected to the current British line drive.
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London
U. P
Baker
Albert
Woman asks how to handle barking dog and court clerk suggests shooting
A woman asks Newton Domer, a criminal court clerk, what can be done about a barking dog. He replies Shoot it. She agrees and ends the call with thanks. The exchange is reported as a rough phone remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Domer
Criminal Court
Weather Outlook for Ohio Tonight and Sunday
Government forecast calls for generally fair conditions over Ohio tonight and Sunday. Temperature trends show warmer by Sunday with modest highs and cooler overnight lows. Readings indicate a mix of sunny and clear skies with light winds, no significant precipitation expected.
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Ohio
Madame Bartlett to Sing at Christan Church This Week
Madame Bartlett will sing at the Christian Church this Sunday and every night next week. This is an advertised recital elevating local talent with performances scheduled nightly.
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Madame Bartlett
Christan Church
Ady
Christian Mr. DeGreen to speak on scriptural line Sunday
A Christian Mr DeGreen of Cleveland will speak on the scriptural line next Sunday at 30 p m at Eagles hall McCurdy block corner Tuse E and Walnut ay Ady.
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DeGreen
Cleveland
Eagles’ Hall
McCurdy Lock
Motorboat Alexander Agassiz in tow by gunboat
The 32 ton motor boat Alexander Agassiz, with four suspected German crew members among five prisoners, was being towed by an American gunboat into San Diego after a suspected raiding incident off the Mexican coast. The craft was reportedly flying the German naval flag.
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San Diego
U. P
Alexander Agassiz
Agassiz
Two Big Musical Hits From McConnell Music Co
Sheet music and player roll for Are You From Heaven and 4 Baby's Prayer At Twilight produced by the McConnell Music Co Ady. Provide piano versions and sheet music arrangements for home music making.
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Heaven
McConnell Music Co
Ady
Sunday Trains Restored on W and L E March 24
Train service on the West and Lake Erie line will resume Sunday schedules starting March 24, with the exception of trains on the Toledo and Wheeling division.
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Toledo
Wheeling
American Raiders Strike German Trenches in France
United Press dispatch reports American soldiers raiding German trenches twice, early morning after night bombardment. Trenches and dugouts smashed. front line described as lightly held and occupants wiped out.
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Fred 8S. Ferguson
United Presision
France
Japan Will Not Intervene in Siberia, Premier States
Premier Terauchi told the House of Peers that Japan will not intervene in Siberia. He said enemy war prisoners pose no real menace, according to Tokyo dispatches. In other news an advertising note promotes Victor Record No 18 434 and a service flag at MccConnell's.
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London
U. P
Terauchi
House of Peers
Siberia
Tokio
Victor
MccConnell’s
Ady
Bartenders Meet at Half Sunday for Kantz Funeral
Notice states bartenders gather Sunday March 24 at 1 p m to attend the funeral of Brother Clarence Kantz Ady.
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Clarence Kantz
Ady
Masonic Notice for Can ton Lodge No 60 Meeting
A special communication of Canton Lodge No 60 Free and Accepted Masons will be held Saturday afternoon starting at one o'clock. The M M Degree will be conferred. A A Weisbacher, W M, C E Norris, Secy Adv.
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Canton Lodge No. 60
A. A. Weisbacher
W. M
C. E. Norris
City plans mass war gardens for every vacant lot
The mayor's committee advances a city wide war garden drive with a $1 per hour plowing rate. West Park rubbish removal starts April 1 with tractors ready. Plots to be assigned after plowing, officials monitor vegetable output on city land, and requests accepted through April 15.
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Poorman
War Garden Commission
George Howenstein
J. J. Piper
State Agricultural Department
West Park
Mayor Poorman
B. B. Beck
Losses Mount In Great West Front Battle
Official estimates show over 200000 casualties thus far in the two day struggle on the western front with British losses around 75000 to 100000 and German losses near 159000. Reports describe cautious British defense and German attempts at fresh offensives near Cambrai Bapaume and St Quentin.
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St. Quentin
Washington
O. P
Amsterdam
UC. P
Tian Church Schedule Sunday and Weeknight Gatherings Ady
Read about church events planned at Tian Church with services Sunday and gatherings each weeknight next week led by Ady.
Arrest of Westmeath MP Ginnell in Kilkenny Ireland
London March 23. Vv. Pp. L. Ginnell member of parliament from Westmeath was arrested in Kilkenny Ireland today charged with inciting people to enter the lands.
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London
L. Ginnell
Westmeath
Kilkenny
Ireland
Dance Nighs at Eagles Hall This Week
Advertisement announces Norwood Mootz Orchestra playing Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at Eagles Hall. Also notes a series titled What Is a Christian drawing the scriptural line next Sunday at 2 30 p m at Eagles Hall corner McCurdy mesh corner Tusc E and Walnut av.
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Eagles Hall
Norwood-Mootz Orchestra
Retirement No Reason For Alarm
New York report argues British retreat west of St Quentin is not alarming and may reflect German losses at St Quentin while Cambrai remains the main target. It notes German reserves under Allied command could be used if danger threatens any part of the western front.
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ST. Quentin
Haig
United Press
New York
Cambrai
Hindenburg
Sst. Quentin
Versailles
West Front
Delayed War Risk Allotments Probed at Camp Sherman
Capt Emmet C Peebles travels to Washington to investigate delays in delinquent war risk allotments to dependents of Ohio and western Pennsylvania. About 500 complaints report portions of soldiers pay held up while government allowances remain unpaid. Commanders ordered provisions for Jewish soldiers to receive motzes from March 27 to April 4 during Passover.
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Camp Sherman, CO
CA. P
Emmet ¢. Peebles
Washington
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Eagles Gather for Respect at Clarence Kantz Family Home
All Eagles are called to meet in the hall Sunday at 1 30 PM to proceed to the home of late brother Clarence Kantz for paying last respects. Also note Masquerade Dance tonight at Schlabach hall with four prizes and Dr Hutton relocated to the Schilling Building Market street NW Ady Announcements list.
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Eagles
Hall
Clarence Kantz
Henry Smith
Ww. P.— Adv
Schlabach Hall
Adv
Dr. Hutton
Schilling Bldg
Market- A
Bth
St NW
Ady
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