Polish forces capture Kiev as Bolshevik army retreats
A Warsaw dispatch to the Times states the twelfth Russian army opposing Polish forces in Ukraine has been defeated and Kiev captured. The evacuation of Kiev is confirmed as Bolsheviks pull back toward Kharkov, with 600 prisoners reported and 105 men taken along with other war materiel.
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NDON
Warsaw
Ukrainia
Kiev
Steppes
Ntry
Kharkov
Navy
Moscow
The
Times Ay
Polish forces under Pilsudski rout Soviet army in Ukraine
President Pilsudski personally commanded Polish troops that destroyed a Soviet twelfth army, forced Kiev evacuation, and advanced through Ukraine. Dispatches from Warsaw say Poles captured 15,000 prisoners, sixty artillery pieces, large railway supplies, locomotives, and other matériel, using cavalry and gas over a front of more than 100 miles.
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Washington
Deed For Rect Building Land To School Board
Zettler Realty Co. transferred ten lots measuring 250 feet by 245 to the school board. The plots front Coventry Boulevard Fair Ungt Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue and are valued at $8,000. The board promised to build a school there as soon as enough residents had settled on the amount addition warranted it.
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William Zettler
Zettler Realty Co
Coventry-blvd
Fairunt-blvd
Baldwin-av
Zettler
Yale
Harvard
Insanity Claimed Behind Park Row Jump At Desk
Andrae Salcedo, an alleged anarchist linked to a bomb plot, leaped to death from a Park Row office on the teens floor. His attorney Marcus Nato contends insanity from two years confinement and disputes Justice Department claims he consented to detention. other prisoners were held nearby. Nearby, an attempted assassination of Captain involved a former assistant U.S. attorney who had pursued Emma Goldman.
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York
Andrae ©O
Filment of Justice
Park Row
Jing
Marcus Onato
Salcedo
NATO
William J. Flynn
Element of Justice
Salsedo
Roberto d
Captain I'S Content
Emma Goldman
Ander Pergman
Weather Brief And Public Meeting Noted In Ohio Area
Partly cloudy conditions persist in eastern regions with continued cool temperatures as a weather report notes. A Jewish mass meeting to support establishing Palestine as a homeland is scheduled for Tuesday May 4 at 7 30 p m at Canton hall 810 Tuscarawas Street with rabbis E Epstein and Davidson among speakers.
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Palestine
Wic Hall
Tuscarawas St
E. Epstein
Davidson
Akod Canton
John H Lehman High Plans Reveal Modern Education
New John H Lehman high school proposals include 25 rooms for traditional subjects and 15 for play oriented learning and business methods. Plans feature a 1000 seat auditorium amplitheater home study for girls and a rear stadium with Yale Harvard style seating.
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John H. Lehman High School
Downtown Traffic Laws Proposed By City Council
At a special council meeting after the regular session, unanimous support was given to proposed downtown traffic regulation changes. A committee report will be presented next Monday for final action with potential opposition heard then.
French Forces Restore Order in Silesia Clash
French troops moved to restore order after deadly Sunday clashes between Poles and Germans in upper Silesia. Polish marchers attempting to enter Ratibor and Oppeln were attacked, leaving one dead and many wounded amid plebiscite demonstrations.
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London
Berlin
Upper Silesia
Ratibor
Oppeln
Taxi Cab Drivers Organize Strike in Cleveland
More than 50 taxicab drivers walked out in Cleveland after the city council passed a strict ordinance requiring fingerprint registration and police supervision of the taxi trade. The measure also cut rates, prompting drivers to refuse service in protest.
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Cleveland
Common Council
French wives of American soldiers return numbers reported
Paris reports 12000 of about 50000 French girls who married American soldiers have returned to France, per Le Journal. The rest remain abroad or elsewhere.
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Paris
France
le Journal
Laurette Taylor Rebounds in London Triumph
Laurette Taylor in One Night in Rome received a standing ovation after a hostile curtain going performance. Critics called the comeback one of the greatest demonstrations for an actress in London as audiences packed the houses for future shows.
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London
Laurette Taylor
Rome
Sinking of the Lusitania Not Cause for War Admiral Benson Says
Rear Admiral Benson told the senate naval affairs committee that the sinking of the Lusitania alone did not justify the navy department to prepare for war. He spoke on the matter as chief of operations during the war, Washington May 4.
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Lustania
Benson
Washington
Navy Department
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Police Watching For Red Demonstration In New York
Police and federal agents beefed up precautions in New York amid rumors of a red demonstration planned for May Day. Authorities said a tip prompted the heightened activity and security measures.
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New York
Canton Plans Additions To Police Force
Canton council police and fire committee recommended adding six plain clothes detectives to the city force and delaying pay increases. They pointed to benefits from plain clothes detectives and will fund pay from the July appropriation. A secretary stenographer to the Police Chief and an emergency auto flying squadron wagon were also proposed.
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Canton
Council Police and Fire Committee
Braucher
Gauchat
Police
Fire Department
Council
Go to School Week Planned by School Board
The week of May 17 was set aside as em to school week by the school board. Parents of pupils will be invited to attend their children’s classes through special invitations. Last year more than 9 000 parents attended and officials expect similar participation this year.
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Hawkins
Odd Doings Of People New York Trip Time
Robert L. Ireland and his wife traveled from Palm Beach to New York by airplane in 18 hours 27 minutes. Evelyn Goodman a six year old girl was robbed of her shoes while she slept in a movie in Pottsville Pennsylvania. Sir John Cowan to lead new British shell group developing Mesopotamian oil fields in London announced by the Daily Mail.
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New York
Robert L. Ireland
Palm Beach
Pottsville
Evelyn Goodman
Passenger switchmen join strike in Cleveland
Twelve passenger switchmen joined the yardmen's strike in Cleveland on May 4. Railroad officials said service remained unaffected as several crews deserted the strikers to return to work at Erie yards. Freight movement stayed below normal with warning that plants may suspend for lack of raw materials. Watch U. S. Woolen Mill Co's windows Thursday.
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Cleveland
Erie
Alliance Population Surges to 21 603 in Census Update
Alliance now has a population of 21 603 an increase of 43 2 percent over the 1910 census figures announced Tuesday morning at the census bureau in Washington. It places Alliance more than 4000 ahead of Massillon which was listed at 17 428 and Alliance’s gain since 1910 was 6520 nearly twice Massillon’s rise.
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Alliance
Census Bureau
Washington
Massillon
Deaths in Ohio fall to record low from communicable diseases
Columbus May 4. Ohio reports the lowest communicable disease death rate in eleven years with 122 deaths per 100 000 population last year, down from 145. Typhoid 8, diphtheria 12, whooping cough 4, measles 3, scarlet fever 2, per 100 000. Governor Cox urged continued local organizing to cut diphtheria further.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Freeman
State Health Department
Dublin Council Endorses Sinn Fein Government
Dublin May 4 The city council adopted a resolution recognizing Sinn Fein as the Irish government and pledged to enforce its decrees. Copies were sent to Wilson Marshall and Gillette. Sr MacWalter argued the resolution would lead to tax nonpayment.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Wilson
Marshall
Gillette
MacWalter
Delegates to McKinley Clubrooms Dedication
Large delegations from Akron Massillon and Alliance are set to attend the McKinley clubrooms dedication on Wednesday evening. Judge Walter D. Mears of Cleveland and Congressman Roscoe McCulloch will be principal speakers. The banquet marks the club's 11th anniversary.
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Akron
Massillon
Alliance
McKinley
Walter D. Mears
Cleveland
Roscoe McCulloch
Textile Workers Strike Expands in New Bedford Mills
In New Bedford Massachusetts on May 4 the strike of textile workers broadens to include all mill workers with no disorder reported and a heavy guard on duty at affected plants. Amalgamated engineers including machinists millwrights and mechanics are reported fully on strike.
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New Bedford
Mass
Amalgamated Engineers
Holmes-Letherman Seed Store Ad In Garden Section
For superiority in garden and flower seeds Holmes-Letherman seed store advertises from 224 Cleveland-avy N with phone 1329 offering high quality seeds and gardening supplies.
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Holmes-Letherman Seed Store
Cleveland-avy N
Rebel Army Controls Largest Mexican State
Obregon revolutionists hold the largest Mexican state and plan a drive on Mexico City after Juarez surrender. Juarez's capture was announced by General Eicobar, with church bells ringing in celebration. Casas Grandes, loyal garrison, reportedly fell to rebels as negotiations reached their culmination and Carranza followers chose surrender to avoid open fighting and possible American intervention.
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EL Paso
Mexico
Mexico City
Juarez
Eicobar
Casas Grandes
Chinahua
Mora
Carranza
Government claims rout of rebels in multiple engagements
Mexican government reports a victory on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec near Salina Cruz where rebels were defeated and their commander killed, plus rebel retreat near Morelia. Carranza forces deny plans to evacuate Mexico City as General Murgia takes defense charge. officials pledge loyalty.
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Tehauntepec
Mexico City
Salina Cruz
Carranza
Cuauthh
Morelos
Republic
Morelia
Michoacan
Murgia
Tampico
Ministry of War
Vera Cruz
Federal District
Single Tax May Be Voted Upon In Ohio
Columbus May 4 The single tax proposal may be voted on in Ohio at the November elections. W P Halenkamp announces petitions to submit a constitutional amendment for a site value tax eight years after adoption. Attorney General Price approves the synopsis to appear on petitions. To insure referendum 100000 signatures required. The amendment provides gradual abolition of all taxes except land value taxes.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. P. Halenkamp
Three Small Fires Do Little Damage
Three small fires caused minor damage in separate incidents reported Monday night and Tuesday. A chimney sparked a roof fire at Sarah Hahn's home on Cleveland Avenue SW. chemicals were used to douse the blaze. At Cohen Dry Cleaning Co. on Cleveland Ave SW a small blaze in the dry cleaning room caused slight loss. Five minutes later firefighters battled a rear pile of boxes on Tuscarawas Street FB. a bucket of water stopped the flames.
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Central Station
Sarah Hahn
Clevelanday
Cohen Dry Cleaning Co
Cleveland Av
Tuscarawasst FB
Co. and J. Correctly Repair Shoes Boost Repairs
Shoe shop at 121 Third Street SE invites customers to bring in shoes for repair. More shoes mean quicker service and better results for customers seeking repair work.
Fair Advice Watch Ad Promotes May Fair at Mill Co
A news advertisement lists entertainment and refreshments free of charge at the A. & Woolen Mill Co event on Friday night in Mahoning Road NE. The notice highlights fresh fish offerings and a Moose Stag Night with activities and advertisements for the public to attend.
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Fair Advice Watch
A. & Woolen Mill Co
Mahonting Rd
A. &. Woolen Mill Co
New System Aims to Locate Deadbeat Draymen
Merchants and citizens unite to curb evasions by debtors. A 75-signature petition asks council to draft an ordinance forcing every licensed drayman to report at city hall the origin and destination of goods moved for delinquent families. Council to consider this week with a likely report next meeting.
Still Undecided Over Selection
Car men struggle to choose an arbiter for wage talks with Northern Opfio Traction Co. After 48 hours of closed sessions four union representatives remain unable to decide on a candidate. They plan a private conference with A. C. Blinn at 1 00 pm and have called in Dan Scanton as contact.
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Northern Opfio Traction Co
Car
A. C. Blinn
Dan Scanton
Charles Currie
Girl Kills Self With Shotgun in Ohio Town
Edith Metzger a 17 year old girl from Uhrichsville Ohio died after using a shotgun in the presence of her sister and neighbors after two prior suicide attempts. Her inability to earn more money was cited as the motive. Her sister Mrs Van dine said the gun was taken from her earlier that day and she was prevented from leaping in front of a train.
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Uhrichsville
Edith Metzger
EE. Hr. Vandine
Cleveland Vote Favors Strike Amid Transit Dispute
May 4 Cleveland street car workers approved a strike by about five to one in a vote. City officials appealed for postponement to seek a bargain by tomorrow night while union leaders warned concessions would not be offered. Large firms mobilized motor trucks and autos to move materials and workers as the city prepared a bus alternative and urged private owners to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Rialto theater fire destroys Poughkeepsie landmark
Fire at the Rialto theater in Poughkeepsie, New York, caused 450000 in losses. The theater was owned by George M. Cohan. The page also carries unrelated ads and notices for Knights of Pythias events, seed stock, markets, and local businesses.
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Poughkeepsin
N. Y
Rialto Theater
George M. Cohan
Four Way Indiana Primary Battle Shapes GOP Nomination
Indiana voters weigh a four man fight for president with Major General Leonard Wood leading early polls while Senators Johnson and Harding and Gov Lowden trail. California also votes on Republican standard bearers as the nation watches a tight race to Chicago.
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Wildstam
Philip Simmson
Washington
Indiana
California
Republican
National Committee
Poens Johnson
Herbert Sloover
Leonard Wood
Johnson
Gov
Lowden
Illinois
Harding
Wood
Chicago
No Trace Found of Missing Girl in New York Kidnapping Case
Three thousand of 14 year old Henriettta Bulte’s schoolmates joined in the search after she vanished April 1 while going to a bank for her parents. A ransom note and a reward ad brought no results.
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New York
Henrietta Bulte
Begin Work on Rail Crossings at Justus
Starkeo board chair J Frank Booth announced that construction to eliminate the hazardous N O T and W and L FB crossings at Justus will start soon. The N O T company has sent its check, enabling plan completion for the project.
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W. and
L. FB
Justus
J. Frank Booth
Starkeo Board of Commissioners
Come Envisioners
D Olier Attacks Bonus Backers In Rousing Speech
Frank Lins D Olier national commander of the American Legion denounces bonus opponents in Chicago addressing veterans. He calls critics claims on patriotism and notes Washington and Dewey received rewards for service. The rest of the fragment lists local ads and venue signage.
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Chicago
Franklin D’olier
American Legion
George Washington
Dewey
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State Department of Health
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W. H. Hoover
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R.L. Wilson
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W. E. Sarver
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Smith
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Mohler
Sarger
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Crystal Park Fish Market
Mahoning Rd
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Lotta Mile Tire Co
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Oliver
U. S. Woolen Mill Co
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Boston
Marjorie Barnes
Adolph Boulnois
Gensus
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Self
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H. A. Bendroth
GC. Cy
Dumont’s Seed Dept
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Mack
City National Bank
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