British and French Forces Report Gains Near Amiens and Locre
ARIS May 3. French office reports capture of Hill 62 between Hainles and Castel in the Amiens region with 100 prisoners. British Haig notes local fighting near Villers Bretonneux and south of Arras with mutual artillery, ten prisoners and machine guns taken. Hangard and Baune woods seen as notable actions with German raid near Hebu. Berlin claims front unchanged. Edenburg preparing renewed western drive described by Simms.
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Aris
U. P
Amiens
Hainles
Castel
Cominque
Hailles
Ameri
Avre
Woevre
Raine
London
Field Marshal Haig
Villers-Bretonneux
Amiens T
Haig
Arras
East St. Nt
Givenchy
Pe Forest
Locre
NCH
Ondon
Oced Baune Wood
ly-Raineval
Marshal Haig
Hebu
Albert
Sebastopol
Crimean Peninsula
Russia
Berlin
Langard Wood
Gard En-Santerre
Amer
Maillyeval
Hanh
Montdidier
Edenburg
William Phillip Simms
Niders
Indenburg
Ohio Airman Who Downs Hun Plane
Lieutenant Eddie Rickenbacher aided by Captain Norman Hall downed a German aircraft after a duel over American lines in the Toul sector. Rickenbacher joined the American Aviation corps soon after war began and was among the first overseas. Captain Hall, formerly of the Lafayette Escadrille, wrote Kitchener's Mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rickenbacher
Columbus
Norman Hall
Colfax
Toul
Rickenbacher
American Aviation Corps
Hall
Lafayette Escadrille
Unclear Austro-Hungarian Situation Reported in Dispatches
Urich May 3 Dispatches state the ro-Hungarian situation is tense as Karole travels to Vienna to hire workers. St Baron Burian and Count are noted. German nationals report Premier Von Seydlers resignation rumors, with a prior resignation allegedly refused by Bror Karl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seydler
Canton men to be inducted at Camp Sherman sketch
Four alleged slackers identified as Ken from here and Killen Officer Ben Clarke were arrested Friday in Canton and escorted to Camp Sherman for induction. Authorities said the group evaded the law and were taken into custody after a raid and investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sherman
Killen
Ben Clarke
Canton
Chillicothe
Ral
Will of Joseph Kauffman Filed for Probate
The will of Joseph Kauffman was filed for probate on Thursday. It leaves all property to his widow Margaretta Kauff and their children, with Emil J. Kauffman and another son named as executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kauffman
Margaretta Kauff
Weather forecast for Ohio tonight and Saturday
Fragments indicate a forecast mentioning showers tonight near Lake, with little temperature change. Data is incomplete but suggests a lake effect shower pattern with minimal temp variation into Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernment
Ohio
Lake
Canton housing drive urged by real estate leaders
At the Canton Adrcraft club annual meeting real estate figures including Mark Hambleton and Fred W. Wright urged forming a large community company to address the housing shortage. They called on city clubs to appoint committees to work with the housing commission, argued for extending city limits, and linked home building with thrift and better labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Canton Adrcraft Club
Mark Hambleton
Housing Commission
Canton Real Estate Association
Fred W. Wright
Hambleton
William Zettler
Zettler
Frank L. Cole
T. K. Harris
Ford Zettler
Gymnastic Exhibition At Y M C A Tonight
Gymnastic exhibition to be held at the Y M C A this evening with seating priced at 25 and 35 cents. Displays and demonstrations by local gymnasts anticipated.
Special Saturday Only Meat Market Discounts
Old Reliable Table Meat Market advertises mild cure regular smoked hams 10 to 12 lb at 33c, fatless skinned hams 32c, hickory smoked pork loin 28c, California hams 25c, fresh pork shoulders 24c, native steer beef veal pork and spring lamb at wholesale prices, plus fresh killed poultry. United States Food Adm. License No. 6-55151.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Reliable
St. E
California
United States Food Adm
Eye examinations without drops by Geo Deudle Co
Geo Deudle Co jewelers and opticians at 130 Market Ave S advertise eye examinations without the use of drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Deudle Co., Jewelers and Mfg
Opticians
Earths 5th Universal Empire sermon ad
Advertisement for a Sunday 2 30 sermon by Mr E J Hooper at Eagles block corner Tuse E and Walnut inviting readers to learn about the theme All the nations shall walk in the light of it and the kings of the earth bring their glory unto it Jesus headlines the event sponsored by Adv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Jesus
E. J. Hooper
Eagles’ Block
Tuse
E. and
Walnut
City Extension of Canton Seems Assured
City leaders at a Thursday public hearing voiced near total support for a proposed extension. Council members, including Hafer who initially opposed widening, now back the plan as compact and manageable for police fire and lighting. Mayor Poorman indicated a small extension could be acceptable and noted the final timing remains uncertain with more than a year to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansberry
Schrantz
Hafer
Poorman
Governor Cox Calls Round Up Idle Men Across Ohio
In Columbus May 3 Governor Cox urges county prosecutors sheriffs mayors and city solicitors to enforce his prior proclamation. Able bodied men who refuse to work should register with employment agencies or face fine or workhouse. Wilful loafers of any position may be targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U. P
Kaiser
Ohio
Ice Prices in Canton May Be Probed by Food Chief
Canton ice dealers faced investigation over a January 1 price rise from 45 to 50 cents per hundred. Federal Food Administrators warned dealers statewide to justify increases before any new charges take effect and threatened licenses and revocation for profiteering. Continuous coverage noted with instructions to state administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio Food Administration
Washington
Food Administration
Teed Offers Second Portrait For Justice Day
D. Arthur Teed, famed for painting Justice William R Day, asks Stark County commissioners to authorize a second portrait after Day’s critics deemed the current piece unsatisfactory. Teed says Day found his work satisfactory and would welcome presenting the first portrait to Day and his family if public taste shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Day
Canton Bar Association
D. Arthur Teed
Day
Teed
State Department
Washington
Justice Day
Uncle Sam Seeks to Reclaim 2000 Unfit Men
Camp Sherman Ohio May 3. United States began reclaiming 2000 men from the second selective service quota marked unfit for overseas duty. About 23 percent of 9000 men received last week were found physically defective. An estimated 270 local dischargees are unfit for any service. The 2000 with defects will be placed in convalescent camps until cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
U. P
Unle Sam
Liberty Bond Subscriptions Due By Saturday
Citizens urged to pay first installment by Saturday last day to avoid delinquency. Banks and building loan companies will stay open Saturday night to handle delinquent subscriptions. Public notice stresses prompt action and directs payments at local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
ADYV
Masonic Notice for Special Communication May 4
A special Communication of Canton Lodge No. 60 F. & A. M. will be held Saturday afternoon May 4 at 1 oclock. The M M degree will be conferred and supper will be served at 6 oclock. C E Norris Secretary A A Welsbacher W M Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Lodge No. 60
C. E. Norris
A. A. Welsbacher
W. M
Seed Potatoes Offered At 95 Cents Per Bushel
Choice seed potatoes advertised at 95 cents per bushel. J. H. Keyser listed at 1210 Tusest W. Bell, with Bell 806 and State 806 X as contact references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Keyser
W. Bell
Ady
Public auction of Alliance Tee & Coal property May 6 1918
The receiver of The Alliance Tee and Coal Company will sell at public auction in Alliance Ohio at 1 pm on Monday May 6 1918. Items include two real estate tracts and machinery for a 20 ton ice plant, offered to be sold together or separately to suit buyers. Charles Schwalem receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Tee & Coal Company
Alliance
Ohio
Charles (. Schawlem
McKinley Lodge to Convene at 6 30 P M
A special communication of Wm. McKinley Lodge No 431 F and A M will be held tonight at 6 30 P M Work in all degrees with J Elder as W M Heingarter serving as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley Lodge No
P. J. Elder
Mie Wa. Heingarter
Y M C A Tonight
Advertisement notes YMCA event tonight with admission prices of 25 and 35 cents.
Dominion From Sea to Sea Sermon Advertisement
Bible quotation about dominion is followed by a Sunday sermon notice by E. J. Hooper at 2 30 p m at Eagles hall McCurdy block corner Tusca E and Walnut Adams.
Dance Eagles Hall Schedule Brings Weekly Nights
Dance events at Eagles Hall occur every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday under the Norwood Mootz orchestra. Adjàv likely features as a variant spelling or act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dance Eagles’ Hall
Norwood-Mootz Orchestra
Adyv
Experts Freed From Army May Do To Service
Federal investigation into industrial exemptions granted by district boards foreshadowed by George H. Clark. Washington orders nationwide roundup of exemption slackers. local boards stress district boards control industrial appeals and potential reclassifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Appeal Board
Canton
George H. Clark
Local Board No. 1
District Board
North Board
Clark
Washington
Provost Marshal Crowder
Movements of Troops Backed for 2 Million This Year
Washington reports May troop movements will exceed April figures as plans for army expansion unfold. Brigading with British and French forces could allow five times more soldiers abroad than if American units went alone. Britain uses reserves in France and calls for French aid, while warning Germany will press on through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Europe
Britain
France
England
United States
Germany
Governor Cox to visit Canton for Thrift rally
Governor James M. Cox will attend a Canton event Friday May 10 addressing a school children Thrift and War Savings rally. Cars will transport children from across the city for the celebration with prizes valued at no less than 25 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cox
Canton
Stark Co War Savings Committee
Cox
Dan Scanlon
Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co
Wendell Herbruck
Auditor urges abolition of fairs during wartime
Columbus May 3. State Auditor Donahey recommends abolishing the state fair and all county fairs in Ohio until the end of the war to save about a million dollars and reduce fall transportation congestion. He says the savings would cover extra fuel costs for public institutions and free railroads to haul coal for state needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U. P
Ohio
Cox
Donahey
Two Flyer Cadets Die in Balloon Explosion in Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska on May 3 two aviation school cadets were burned to death when a balloon exploded while gas was transferred from a nurse balloon to a sausage in its hangar. Eighteen soldiers were seriously burned. Names identified include Private JohnKE Davis and Vincent L Beall. A roll call was needed to trace victims as they were charred beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Aviation School
John KE. Davis
Vincent L. Beall
They Are Taken Care Of Today Or Tomorrow
Fragmentary note indicates arrangements to be attended to today or tomorrow with unspecified recipients or events. No names or places clearly readable.
Keyser Sets Bit Rate at Five Cents
J H Keyser of 1219 Ady quotes a price of five cents per bit for a service or product details not fully shown in the fragment.
Slavs Fight Huns in Crimea Reported by Frankfurter Zeitung
May 3 report from Berne cites Bolshevik troops in the Crimea attacking German forces between Theodosia and Granikoi with armored trains and heavy artillery. The dispatch mentions massacres of German colonists as described by the Frankfurter Zeitung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
U. P
Crimea
Theodosia
Grankoi
Frankfurter Zeitung
Special Player Roll Music at Half Price Advy
Ken ny's Piano Dept Advy announces a sale on player roll music with half price option and a large selection for customers seeking affordable piano accessories and related instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny’s Piano Dept
Advy
Notice Hearing Dan Poling at Auditorium Friday Evening
Dan Poling presents With the American Troops from the Base to the Front Line Dugouts at the Auditorium Friday at 7 30 sharp. Advance notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Poling
Auditorium
Meeting Change Notice for Dan Poling Event
Dan Poling meeting moved from First Presbyterian Church to the Auditorium. It will be held Friday evening May 3 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Poling
First Presbyterian Church
Desiring Nations Hear Mr. Hooper in Cleveland Sunday
An ad invites attendees to hear Mr. E. J. Hooper of Cleveland at Eagles hall. The event is scheduled for Sunday at 2:39 in the McCurdy block near Tusc and Walnut streets.
Cleveland Street Car Men Reach Arbitration Deal
Cleveland today avoided a street car strike after a six hour meeting between Cleveland Railway Co officials and the street car men's union. They agreed to submit the wage demand of 25 cents an hour to the national war labor board for arbitration, seeking a 60 cent hourly rate and other working condition readjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U. P
Cleveland Railway Co
National War Labor Board
Wilson
All nations shall come and worship before thee Lord Jesus
An Advy notice announces a gathering at Eagles' hall in McCurdy block with Mr KH J Hooper and E. and Walnut Streets. Seats are free and no collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth's
Jesus
Mr. KH
J. Hooper
Eagles
McCurdy
Delinquent Accounts Referred for Collection Action
A brief item notes that three delinquent accounts are being turned over for collection and follow up actions by the responsible office. The report emphasizes ongoing efforts to recover owed amounts and secure compliance.
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Laig
Prench
Kvenchy
von Seydler
Auppman
Fday, 94. m
Pp. m
Bl Community Company
Aircraft Club
Haper
Food Chief's
Stark
Supreme Court
Uncle Sam
Eagles’ Hall
McCurdy Block
Cor
Crowder
War Department
Wright
Adjutant General
Carl D. Groat
United Press
C. R. Roth
Roth & Hug Co
Roth
Stark-co
Stark Co
County War Savings Committee
Wild
Atty. Walters. Ruff
Atty. U. S. Johnston
Gibbs School
Anna John
FLYER
Berne
Kerensky
Nitiki
Petrograd
Brest-Litovsk
Car
Tusc
Cleveland Street Car
Federal Motor Trucks
Canton Motor Car Co
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