German Lines Hold Off French In West Drive
Amsterdam March 24 The Anglo French armies press toward the Hindenburg line with flooding at La Fere by German action. French take forts and cross the Oise while St Quentin La Fere Laon area shows danger of collapse as river defenses fail. Meanwhile Canton plans traction extensions as city officials urge faster improvements in car service.
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Amsterdam
LaFere
Oise
Vendeuil
Hindenbure
St. Quentin-LaFere- Laon
Yester
Gay
St. Quentin
Alsne
Laon
Mindenburg
Tech
Kurt
Solyoscar
Czobance
Beilig Petrograd
Poor Eat Camel Meat in Famine Stricken Provisional Market
The article notes camel meat as a scarce resource in famine areas of the southern and southeastern provinces. It mentions efforts to supply poorer classes with camel flesh, describing it as unappealing yet believed to aid nutrition.
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Fetrograd
Med
Haa
Change In Plans For St Peter’s Service Weeks
Father M J Ripple of Lexington Ky will lead two weeks of services at St Peter's Catholic church starting Sunday evening The plan change assigns the first week to women and the second week to men Sunday night service will be for women only Father Ripple is superior of the Dominican order of priests.
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M. J. Ripple
Lexington
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Father Ripple
of Pri
Davonda Daily News Digest A Glance Summary
An assortment of coastal city items noting weather outlooks and public notices. Mentions of marches, services at St Cathotte church, government recalls, and local civic plans. References to crews arrested and the dreadnaught Mexico in a sweeping wartime miscellany.
Canton Eyes Local Ordinance to Regulate Firearms
Canton Mayor Stolberg urges council to enact a local ordinance prohibiting firearm sales without permits and to mobilize a home guard of about 100 armed volunteers to protect city property in wartime or emergency. He cites the failed Lustig bill and recent murders as reasons for statewide city action. The mayor plans to press Akron and others to adopt similar measures.
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Germany
Ohio
Canton
Solberg
Yund
Anton
Stolerg
E Uch
Stolberg
Lustig
Fanton
Rom
Holbers
Ohi
Akron
Alliance
Massilon
Legisla
Ciges
Cleveland
Max Credited
Nathalie
Catom
Water system upgrade set for midsummer completion
The city aims to finish an $80,000 water works improvement by midsummer in the Union Dam Section on West Creek adding 1.6 million gallons daily. Ten new wells with air lift pumps and a nearby reservoir are planned with bids opening April 6. Completion is expected within three months, increasing supply without extra pumping costs though lawn sprinkling will remain restricted to ensure even citywide pressure.
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Union Dam
West Creek
Sth-St
Sth
Starrett
Fett
Canton
Arthur's Leather Shop
Marketay Ni—adve
Russian Masses Demand Food as Government Struggles
Dispatch notes bread protests and radical mass demands in Russia amid a disorganized state. Reported gap between new government and workers signals ongoing unrest with calls for immediate reforms.
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Karl H. von Weigand
Copenhagen
Merlin
Sayville
Willys Motor Car
Canton To Clean Up City With Fire And Health Departments
Canton announces a cleanup week starting Monday April 30 cooperates with housewives to remove winter rubbish and improve sanitation. Fire and health departments will inspect homes to reduce fire hazards and spread fire prevention and sanitation guidance.
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Canton
Mesnar
Cancon
Sant
Ion
Thorewith
Tims
Midnight Closing Hour for Pool Rooms and Off Premises
Community restrictions limit pool rooms after midnight and extend controls on foreign coffee houses. The move aims to regulate dance halls and social venues, with officials considering enforcement in several districts. Local notices request compliance as authorities review closing times and related activities.
Renewed U S War Readiness Reported Across Agencies
Officials in the war navy justice secret service and treasury departments outlined steps toward wartime preparedness. President and Mrs Wilson received briefings and pledged vigilance as German threats prompt protection of arsenals navy yards bridges and key public buildings. Secret service and justice department agents identified German agents and sympathizers for surveillance nationwide. Destroyer construction contracts were awarded with aim to complete within 15 months at Union Iron Works Fore River and Cramp Shipbuilding.
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War Making Departments
Departe Justice
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Department of Justee
War Department
Navy Department
Navy
Furniah
McCall
Massachusetts
Baker
Cenfere
Fore River
Jumbia
Potomacavy
Department of Justice
Washington
Germany
Th ‘Aptat
Nome
Department
Union | Iron Works
San Francisco
Foreiver Shipbuilding, Co
Cramp Shipbuilding
Philadelphia
Lack of funds threatens May 8 election decisions
City officials express doubt an May 8 charter election can proceed due to a contingent fund shortfall of about 2000 dollars. Petitions circulating to gauge public opinion on three bond issues may determine council action and potential funding sources. A public reception for Company C is scheduled at Auditorium Monday evening as part of veteran and patriotic events.
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Blinn
Stolber
Schrantz
Witter
Canton
Sehrid Blinn
Stolberg
Council
Akron
Beldenay
Sti-st
Navarrerd
Bryan-ay SE
Linn
Sehranta
Sehrante
Uneiiman Hall
Wit T
Council ‘9
Schrants
Urday
Thi
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New York
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Whitlace
Tment
Cx'ambas
Union
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Mexico
Forte
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Xophan
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Schrante
Jenarter
Chamber of Commerce
Iman
Shants’ Association
State Ret
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Publicwaq
Louisa Ri
Holmes-Letherman. Seed Co
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Arthur's Leather
Avor Ordinance
Halen
Fenwert
Counelt
Renker
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Boca Bose
Rocce
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Marketay
North High School
Armory
Canton Wall Peper Co
Jobo Fasnacht
Te Wallis
Is For War
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Canton Hattery and Repair Shop
Marine Band
Tor Bie
Constau
Eagles Hall
Walt Sentiment
Co. C
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Bellary
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Rexay Aave
Otice
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