Electric strike blocks streetcar service at square
Crews from Stark Electric and allied lines faced a delay as a strike halted streetcar runs into Canton and Alliance. Officials argued over a five cent wage boost while charters delayed cars from reaching the public square. Cars were confined to routes and some patrons used autos as potteries workers planned to report Wednesday or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Electric
Alliance
General Or Snyder
Dake
Iles R. Morley
Electric and Cleveland Allind Mahoning Valley Linesarm Alliance
Canton
Sebring
Hich
Americans Lose Steamer Sham to German Submarine
Consul General in London reports 33 survivors from the American armed steamer Sham landed safely. 13 more remain missing. No sinking details yet. Patrol boats search for missing Rockingham crew. Also reports say the sailing vessel Margaret was fired on and destroyed by a German liner on April 27. crew members believed saved.
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Hington
Genkinner
London
Sham
Rockingham
Margaret
Rafters Banquet Tonight At Portland Hotel
About hundred members and guests of the Adcraft club are expected at the annual banquet in the main dining room of the Portland Hotel Thursday evening. Theo Farters of Baltimore and Dr. William Ham Parker of the University of Cincinnati will address the gathering. A business meeting and election of club officers will be held from 5 to 7 PM, with music and other entertainment planned.
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Adcraft Club
Oortland Hotel
Hich
Theofarters
Baltimore
Min
Belgium
William Ham- Parker
Department of Sold Political Sciences
Unity of Cincinnati
Whiting Denies Guilt in Second Court Appearance
Frank Whiting, already freed on a burglary charge, was arraigned in police court on a February hold up and robbery of Canton grocer Frank Sweenney. He pleaded not guilty, waived a preliminary hearing, and was bound over to the grand jury. His family was not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whiting
Common Pleas Court
Police Court
Frank Sweenney
Canton Grocer
Whiting
Ake
Central
Canton Clean Up Effort Expands Across City
Canton’s clean up crews battle dirt and refuse in the northwest end, hauling 125 loads on Wednesday and likely more on Thursday. Service Director Starrett and Street Superintendent Preston oversee the mass spring cleanup with high cooperation from residents and no reported collection complaints. Remaining days outline routes south and east of Market Avenue and Tuscarawas Street.
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Canton
North West End
Starrett
Preston
Tuscarawas-st W
Market-avy
Tuscarawas-st EF
War plans and local actions mark Canton news day
Military staff planned to send U S troops to France while the U S issued a new war loan to Italy. In Canton officials proposed fireworks bans during wartime and fines were levied for speeding. Local groups and churches held meetings, lectures, and fund drives as war efforts intensified.
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U. 8
France
Brazil
Cardinal Farley
New York
State Convention
the United Evangelical Churches of Ohio
Stolberg
Canton
Albert M. Dueber
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Garage and Repair Co Incorporated
United States
Italy
New York Exchange
Red Cross Society
Wyther Prize Recap Amid Ohio Weather Notes
Partial text mentions a prize event in Ohio and a Friday schedule. The fragment references temperatures around 40s and 42 to 43, with a sconce or signal noted at 31. Names and exact details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Y M C A Urges Stark to Raise 20000 for War Work
Canton moves to raise twenty thousand dollars as Stark County’s share of a national Y M C A fund to aid welfare work in U S army camps and European trenches. Dr John R Mott spoke to a Cleveland luncheon. local officials plan immediate start with volunteers. Firework restrictions discussed. mayor to seek ordinance limiting sale and use during wartime. Registration blanks for conscription issued. plan to register all men of military age once the bill passes.
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Canton
United States
France
J. H. Himes
Stark Ce
Ohio
Starkee
Statler
Cleveland
John R. Mott
Y. M
Himes
National Association
Stark Co
Mott. Himes
E. A. Bowman
G. E. Lundy
W. H. Hoover
Mark Hambleton
W. C. Laiblin
W. R. Zollinger
Congress
Stolberg
War Department
Washington
Columbus
Norwood
Stark Co Board of Election Supervisors
George Shauf
U S Grants Second War Loan to Italy
The United States issued a second war loan to Italy as Secretary McAdoo handed Count V. Macchi di Cellere a treasury warrant for 100 million dollars at 3 percent. The loan matures July 17 and will be refunded by long term bonds. funds finance coal, food and munitions in the United States.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
McAdoo
V. Macchi di Cellere
Cosby
Guiseppi Brambilla
U. S
Real estate changes in Stark County April rise sharply
Stark county recorder reports April receipts surge to 1987 dollars from 14822.9 in March and 1618.94 in April 191k. The page also features events and ads including Phi Sigma Dance Norwood Moots orchestra May sale specials Canton Home Furnishing Co Eden Electric Washer and multiple ads urging readers to read the want ads today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Co
County Recorder's
Mayor seeks federal act to cap food prices wartime measure
City mayor urged Congressman Roscoe McCulloch to support a national wartime price cap on staple foods. He cited potatoes as an example of price speculation and urged law to set maximum retail prices on several generally used foods to ease high cost of living. Result unclear pending McCulloch’s view.
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Stolberg
Roscoe McCulloch
McCulloch
Ohio
Millinery Sale Marks Half Price on Dark Hats
Heffelman Millinery offers half price on all dark colored hats with big reductions on black and light hats. Canton Home Furnishing Co. promotes a May Sale savings event from Adv. Save 20 to 25 percent by attending the money saving event of the year. Prize Waltz Tonight at Coliseum rink and Wittenberg Glee Club performs at 8:15 in Audi torium with brass quartet string trio and patriotic music. Admission 25 cents. under 10 free with adults. Also listing four used pianos for sale from Winter Smith Milton Marshall and Wendell at Kenny Piano Dept Fourth floor.
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Council
Stolberg
Canton
Robert Adamson
New York City
New York
United States
Adamson
Heffelman Millinery
Canton Home Furnishing Co
Advy
Wittenberg Glee Club
Winter, Smith, Milton
Marshall
Wendell
Kenny Piano Dept
Ady
Adv
Ohio to furnish 25286 in initial WWI draft plan
Washington May 3. The war department outlined initial draft quotas to reach 500000 for the first army against Germany. New York 45845, Ohio 25286, Nevada 500, with total potential registration about 27000000. Regulars need 150000 more, national guard 200000, to reach war strength.
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Washington
Germany
New York
Nevada
Ohio
War Department
Crowder
National Guard
Regular Army
Dentist Dr Scott earns patient praise in Lake Ohio Ad
Mrs W R Werstler of Lake Ohio writes a brief testimonial praising Dr Scott for painless tooth extractions at his BE Tuse and Cherry practice and gladly recommends him.
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Scott
Tuse
Cherry
Wm. Leaver
4Th St NE
Ady
Special meeting on Wooster trip and bridge issue
A special meeting is set for Friday evening May 4 at 7 15 p m to discuss the Wooster trip and the A P Short bridge Chief Adyv to preside conclusions to be announced at the session
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Wooster Trip
A. P. Shortbridge
Adyv
Court frees man in murder case amid no defense evidence
Pete Marich, charged with killing Tony Pint, is dismissed after Judge Ake rules there is no evidence of guilt. The defense urged a not guilty verdict. the court warned it would overturn a guilty finding and noted the two men were friends the night Pint died. Witnesses described a party scene with Marich firing a revolver.
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Pete Marich
Tony Pint
Ake
Amerman
Mills
March
Sam
Marich
Pint
Marieh
Canton Forms Navy League Auxiliary To Aid Sailors
Canton women organize a Navy League auxiliary to provide comfort items for sailors aboard ships. Mrs. Austin Brant chairs the group with Mrs. Betsy Young Odbert and Mrs. W. D. Caldwell assisting. Members will knit sleeveless jackets muffllers and mittens from coarse yarns for use in submarine patrols. Supplies and knitting aids will be available through local coordinators.
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Canton
Navy League of the United States
Austin
Brant
Daughters of the American Revolution
Canton Navy League
Betsy Young Odbert
Sb. A. R
W. D. Caldwell
U. S. Daughters of 1812
United States
George Hoadley
Ohio Navy League
B.rant
PDA. R
Growing sentiment to send American troops to France
Washington May 3. Sentiment for sending an American expedition to the battle front in France as soon as possible continued to rise in official quarters. It is believed initial units will be authorized soon. Plans consider using regular army and national guard units, with high level officers to train and lead later.
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Washington
France
Genera
Baker
Mugh L. Scott How
Thia
Natonal Guard
Thid
General Staff
Regular Army
Cer Hl
West Point
Congress
Secretary Gressard pleads guilty in embezzlement case
Charles Gressard former Moose Lodge official in Alliance pleads guilty to embezzling lodge funds totaling about 2500 dollars. Judge Abes sentences him to one to 10 years with parole hearing possible after bond company seeks repayment. Attorney Roach filed motion for parole backed by Alliance residents.
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Charles Gressard
Moose Lodge of
Alliance
Abe
Atty. W. M. Roach
Roach
Gressard
For Sale 9-room Estate Home on Marketay 8
Property offers a 9 room house on Marketay 8 with a 560 by 150 lot arranged for two families and income of 40 dollars per month. Price 4250 dollars. Leonard Agency Company Geo D Harter Bank Building. Two phones. Advance notice Masquerade Dance Saturday night at the Auditorium admission 50 cents advanced.
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Marketay
Leonard Agency Company
Geo. D. Harter Bank
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Ists
THER
U.S
Marietta
Northwest End
Zwo
Hiram Johnson
Canton Automobile Master
Irene
Canton McCord
U. S. Army
Stark Electric Co
Europe
Hiller Service Bureau
Churches of God of Ohio
Church of God
State Navy League
A. C. Peaak
Tomigny
Eecee
YM. C. A
STARK
Army
Blanks
Bill
Loos
Phi Sigma
Norwood-Moots
Eagles Hall
Kenny
Winter Garden
Moose
Eden
Wilson Painter Electric Co
Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co.—Adv
O. W. Holmes, Jr
Grand Opera House
Henny
Coliseum
A. C. Brant
Zoe Wall Paper
Wittenberg Gleelab
Alliance Moose
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