Wilson Confers With Advisor on War Message and Policies
President Wilson held a lengthy conference with Colonel E. M. House in Washington as he prepares a comprehensive message to Congress. Officials say Germany’s submarine policy and armed neutrality are central, with plans to present war facts and seek congressional recognition of a state of war.
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Congress
Germany
Washington
Wilson
E. M. House
House
East
Hitchesek
U. S
Thority
Merco
War Department
Rio Grande
Farmers To Close Year With Banks In Prosperous Spring
Banks brace for a rush as farmers mark the new fiscal year on April 1 in Canton. The period from Saturday to next week will move thousands of dollars, with many withdrawals and redeposits boosting activity by an estimated 26 percent from last year. Loans from banks ease as farmers increasingly self-finance, borrowing from neighbors at five percent when needed.
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Canton
Neck Broken in Fall Down Steps
John Senn twenty eight of 736 Beldenay Ne was living Wednesday with a broken neck after falling down the stairs Tuesday at 11 p m He was unconscious and removed by Blanchard s ambulance to In Eleside hospital where doctors on Wednesday said his recovery was doubtful.
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John Senn
Beldenay
Senn
er-Blanchard
In- Eleside Hospital
Chicago
Dancing Boys
Co. M. Morgan
M. B.C
Canton
Red Cross Society
Washington
Red Cross to Aid Soldiers Families As War Looms
Canton Red Cross chapter acting on national orders plans to care for wives and families of National Guard and regular troops. Officers bold to recruit 50 additional men to reach 150 strong and prepare for rapid mobilization.
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Canton
The
Red Cross Society
American Red Cross Society
Washington
National Guard
Mark Thomas
Reserve Force
Stark Co
Congress
Home Guard
Gov. Cox
Cox
Wood
News At A Glance Mixed World, Local Updates
Reports say armed merchantmen including the Manchuria and the Adriatic reached England sighting no submarine. A Proclamation mobilizes farmers to cultivate all available space. A Chicago thief confesses to thefts after reading a bible. A minister’s wedding is annulled in court. Easter prices, reform drives, politics, and stock actions fill the day. Tornadoes in Alabama kill 11 across four counties. Local plans include park improvements and canal tracks condemnation.
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Manchuria
Adriatic
England
Chicago
Elgin Butter and Ese Board
Canton
Adicals
Russia
Ivan the Cob
U.S
Beas Kowanov
Neiswonger
Ohio
New York Exchange
Congress
T. Union College
Frank Collins
First Trust and Savres Bank
Alabama
Riddle
Meyers Lake Park
Burr
Rice
Barnes
Thayer Military Band
Ther
Ohio Weather Forecast: Fair Then Warmer Toward Weekend
Government forecast for Ohio calls for fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. The day and night temperatures show a steady rise into the upper 40s to low 50s with a mild trend, though some periods may include cooler remnants and light winds.
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Ohio
Imum Seth
Cantonians urged to join Cox farm mobilization drive
Mayor Stolberg endorses Gov Cox call for wartime food production and soil use. He notes Canton residents already back the home garden plan and urges vacant lots be turned over for food to bolster national defense. Cox stresses mobilizing resources nationwide and expanding farming and gardening.
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Cox
Stolberg
Ohio
Canton
Robbers Hold Up West End Nation Store in Tuscarawas St
Two youths entered the West End Nation confectionery on 1700 Tuscarawas St and demanded money. A revolver was used to threaten proprietor Frank Sweeney before $16.07 was taken from the cash register. police have little to go on beyond descriptions of the robbers.
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Frank Sweeney
Tuscarawas St
Sweeney
Arron Radu
Pennsylvania Railroad
Radu
West End
Tuscarawasst
Mt Union College Gifts Create 313000 Campaign Victory
Mt Union college reports a campaign total of 313000 including 4000 additional cash and real estate to fund an endowment. Canton contributed 55000 with a 15000 gift from Elizabeth Harter and 25000 from Cornelius Aultman family to endow the English Bible chair. The town celebrated with bells and parades, declaring Wednesday a holiday.
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Mt. Union College
Mt. Union and Alliance
W. H. McMasters
Canton
Elizabeth Harter
Cornelius Aultman
Harter
Dancing Boys Not Soldiers Not Rushing to Enlist
Chicago society fox trotters, prominent tea dance youths, hesitate on wartime service. Some refuse to be quoted while others plan to wait for a second call. A smart set member would seek club votes before deciding.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
Windy City
County Cannot Buy Infirmary Site Without Vote, Officials Say
Prosecutor Sweitzer rules the county may not buy land for a new infirmary without a public vote. County leaders have laid off 70 acres for sale, explored several sites, and may drop the plan for the year as the overcrowded infirmary remains in use and the current Workhouse could serve longer.
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Sweitzer
Leonard
Allied assault cracks German salient near Laon and Cam brain
British and French troops push the German line back along the Laon La Fere front from St Quentin to Cambrai. In muddy, stormy conditions they seize Equaincourt Longavesnes and Liommeont as Haig and Nivelle press the offensive. German orders trace to Von Hindenburg.
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London
Laon
la Fere
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Cambrai-St. Quentin
General Nivelle
Wuite
Aisne
Coucy Forest
St. Gobain Forest
Teutons
Anizy
Laon-Boissons
Margiva
Vregny
Vailly
Equaincourt
Longavesnes
Liereumont
Haig
von Hindenburg
War on flies to be led by Canton officials
Canton officials announce a citywide war on flies with every resident urged to act as a citizen officer against the insects. The plan targets eliminating breeding sites during cleanup week and extends to keeping refuse piles and uncovered cans away from yards to curb infant disease risk through the fly season.
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Canton
Swat
Army of
F. M. Sayre
Special. Pure lard and live poultry ad at Keyser's Grocery
Open kettle rendered lard packed in 20 and 50 lb tins at 22 cents per pound. Wiltshire pure leaf lard in 60 lb and 224% ib cans. Live poultry priced per pound. Located at Keyser's Grocery 1216 Tuscarawas St W. Bell 806 State 806-X. Advt.
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Keyser’s
Tuscarawasst
W. Bell
Canton Wall Paper Store Adds New Shades and Designs
Canton Wall Paper Store at 15 Market av advertises new shades and designs with prices not exceeding 7 cents per roll. The Ady firm, successors to John Fasnacht, markets Canton Wall Paper Co. products.
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Canton
Canton Wall Vaper Co
John Fasnacht
Ady
Improvement bids for 11 street and sewer projects
The service department received 24 bids on 11 street and sewer improvements to be pushed promptly. Projects include two sanitary sewers on Bedford ny NW near Tuscarawas and Clyde pf SW from Smithay to Dartmouth, each receiving four bids. contracts awarded soon.
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Service Department
Bedford-ny NW
Tuscarawas St
Clyde
Smithay
Dartmouth
Machinists of Canton Charter Closing Friday
Charter will close Friday March 30 with all members urged to attend. Initiation at 8 pm. Adv. Conserve your energy by conserving your eyes. We examine eyes without drops. Geo. Double Co mfg opticians 130 Market av S. adv. Various local ads follow including promotions for Overland Days Knights cars dance and theater specials.
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Machinists of
Canton
Geo. Double Co
Mfg
Opticians
Marketav S
Advt
New Teaching System Proposed By School Superintendent
Supt. J. K. Baxter proposes a rotating teacher plan where a first grade teacher becomes the second grade instructor when the class advances and may progress to the third grade before returning to help a new class. Proponents say earlier real work, higher energy after vacation, and better teacher pupil rapport would improve outcomes.
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Supt
J. K. Baxter
Baxter
Canton
Niarchos Brothers New Contectig Store Opens Thursday
Niarchos Brothers announce the opening of a new conspiratory store at 330 Marketay Carnatic venirs offering a full line of low box candies pan cane da handled ice cream free served fountain drinks and a cigar counter next door. See the exhibi Thursday and Friday at Court and 2nd base.
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Niarchos Bros
l.—Adye
Alhambra
We Haybre
Weler
Walters
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Sprinstiela Lake Hospital
United States
Monay
Frank M. Sayre
West End Nation
OLD MT. Union
Friends Happy
Mt. Union
Teulons
J. A. Schellhase
Commerce Court
Aly Knights
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Adv
Valentine Theatre
Klein & Hetfelman
J. A. Sehenhase
Cor
Zad SE
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