Canton Sees Shift to Junior High Schools for Growth
Principal Frank Shelton urges replacing one new four‑grade high school plan with twenty room ward and junior high schools. With Central High due in two years and full high school not until 1922, Canton faces crowded facilities and rising costs. Shelton argues junior highs handle up to grade six while senior highs cover grades 10–12, easing expansion.
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Frank Shelton
Canton
Yen
Central
Canton Board of Education
Boards of Education
Shelton
Japan Drafts Ultimatum to China at Foreign Office
Tokyo reports an ultimatum to China drafted by the foreign office granting 48 hours for Pekin to accept Japanese terms. The British ambassador met Foreign Minister Kato while Tokyo papers say Britain seeks further concessions. Military movements grow as division commanders visit the war office.
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Tokyo
Japan
China
Foreign Office
Pekin
Kato
England
War Office
Japs Ready to Declare War In China
Pekin reports say Japanese legation attaches prepare to leave by nightfall and Japan may begin war without further diplomacy. A Japanese cruiser with destroyers arrived near Ching Wang Tao east of Pekin as Chinese troops guard legations amid tension. Some sources claim an imminent Japanese ultimatum to China.
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Pekin
Japan
Ching Wang-Tao
China
Italian Cabinet Meets as Austria Italy Talks Continue
Rome May 5 Premier Salandra called a fifth cabinet meeting in four days after a conference with Prince Von Buelow and Signor Sonnino amid positive Austro Italian talks. D Annunzio headed to Quarto Sant Elena where mass demonstrations honored him with city officials and crowds of thousands. The king and ministers skipped the celebration, prompting disappointment.
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Rome
Salandra
Prince von Buelow
Germany
Signor Sonnino
von Buelow
Gabriele d Annunzio
D'Annunzio
Quart
Modena
Genoa
Bardonechhia
Turin
d’Annunzio
Pranmut
Oxpress
Victor Emanuel
Tam
Torpedoed Gulflight Damages Vessel Off Scilly Islands
The American oil tanker Gulflight was torpedoed by a German submarine off Bishop's Lighthouse Scilly Islands at noon Saturday. Thirty three of 36 crew were landed. two drowned when they jumped overboard. the captain died later. The ship, laden with naptha from Port Arthur Texas to Rouen, was towed into Crew Sound and beached.
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London
Gulflight
Bishop's Lighthouse
Scilly Islands
Scilly
Crew Sound
Port Arthur
Texas
Rouen
France
Officials criticize slow progress on Canton Cairo and Fairmount Home roads
County officials on a tour blasted the Canton-Cabford and Fairmount Home road contracts for inadequate crews and slow pace. They served notices to start real work, while other projects like Massillon Akroard and Alliance-Harrisburg-Louville show progress. Clerks expect the county to finish more miles this year than ever.
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Canton-Cairo
Fairmount Home
Fairmount
Stoner
Crowl
Leonard
Bender
Canton-Cabford
Massillon Akroard
Alliance
Harrisburg & Louisvillerd
Marlboro-Alliance-rd
Alliance-Boltoa
Labor Leaders Attack Pennsylvania Railroad Threats
Washington May 5 The ta tude of the Pennsylvania railroad to Ward labor constitutes a menace to the peace of this country H B Perham president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers told the industrial relations committee Perham read a 1912 report by J F Riley third vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks claiming a system of espionage by the railroad helps subvert organizing efforts and shadows unions across trains ships and other transport modes.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
H. B. Perham
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Industrial Relations Committee
Perham
J. F. Riley
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Riley
Pennsylvania
Weather forecast: cloudy tonight and Thursday
Government forecast notes cloudy conditions for tonight and Thursday with northern and central areas expected to see the weather pattern. Temperature reports show highs near 44 to 48 degrees and lows around 41 to 48 across regions. Wind and humidity details are not clearly legible.
New Tire Holder for Ford Cars Showcased by Klein & Heffelman
The Klein and Heffelman Co advertise a new rear tire holder for Ford autos. The ad promises great convenience and invites customers to see the device demonstrations.
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Ford Autos
Klein & Heffelman Co
Adv
Wooster College Glee Clubs at First Presbyterian Church
Wooster College glee clubs perform at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at eight. Admission is 25 cents. Advertisement 4-5.
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Wooster College
First Presbyterian Church
Quality with a Moderate Price Brinkerhoff Piano Ad
An advertisement touts the Brinkerhoff Player Piano at Kenny's with a call to judge its value. The slogan likens a courtroom to a music parlor and promotes moderate pricing. The brief note cites ad panels 5 6 7 8.
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Brinkerhoff
Kenny's
Three Noted Soloists Sing at Auditors Club Ad
The Singers' Club of the Auditor ium presents three noted soloists in a Thursday program. Tickets are 50 cents 75 cents and 1.00. Proceeds benefit club activities.
Canton Motor Car Co Garden Hose Ad
An advertisement from Canton Motor Car Co lists a 9c per foot price for a 1 1 5 ply garden hose. Overlands first followed by Overlands last in the ad copy.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Prince Von Buelow Dominant Diplomat At Rome War News
Reports in Rome claim Prince Von Buelow guides a tense web of diplomacy as ambassadors from belligerent nations study every move. The Italian government keeps a tight seal while rivals guess at negotiations possibly linking Germany, Italy, and Austria to a new alliance.
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Cern
Villa of Roses
Germany
Italy
Austria
Mayor Proclaims Mothers Day Observance in City
The mayor issued a formal proclamation designating Mothers Day as a city observance. The notice highlights appreciation for mothers and calls on residents to honor maternal influences through community acts.
Domestic Science Expands In Canton High Curriculum
Canton High will introduce domestic science on a large scale next term. Principal Frank Shelton announced a two year plan including domestic science and art for girls and manual training for boys, with ten periods weekly for first year girls and moulding work starting in second year manual training.
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Canton High School
Frank Shelton
Canton
Mayor Proclaims Mothers Day Urges White Flowers
Canton officials echo the governor in designating May 9 as Mothers Day. Mayor Chas A Stolberg urges residents to observe the day by wearing a white carnation or white flower in memory of mothers, living or dead.
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Canton
Chas. A. Stolberg
Change of Train Times for Canton and Connections
W. 42 L E announces new timetable effective May 2. Canton daily trains leave for Cleveland at 7:45, 10:30, 4:35, 7:25 a.m. and to Steubenville Wheeling 9:35 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. Also times for Coshocton Zanesville Toledo Carrollton branch. Return Canton departures from Cleveland at 7:00, 8:00 a.m., 2:90 p.m., 4:40 p.m. Canton time. Advt. 30 1 2 3 4 6.
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Canton
Cleveland
Steubenville
Wheeling
Coshocton
Zanesville
Toledo
Carrollton
We Sell Paint All Kinds and Chi-Namel Varnishes
The Klein and Hef felman Co ad promotes Chi-Namel paints and varnishes that can be applied by any one.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Ady
Pianos of Quality Priced Right Ad
An ad for Klein and Heffel Co. promotes pianos sold with a liberal musical education included and claims to offer fair prices for buying and selling.
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Klein & Heffelman Co
Advy
Byer Loct Eyeglasses Sold at Hall Mark Store
Walter H. Double advertises Byer Loct eyeglasses and spectacle mountings that hold lenses tightly with no holes or screws in sight. Available at The Hall Mark Store Jeweler and Optician located at 123 125 Tuscarawas st E. Advt. May 7 8.
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Walter H. Double
Hall Mark Store
Tuscarawas St E
Klein & Heffelman Co advertises Coldwell lawn mowers
Local advertisement reports price drop for Coldwell lawn mowers at two dollars fifty cents. The Klein and Heffelman Co promotes the deal to shoppers.
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Coldwell
Klein & Heffelman Co
Adv
Settle the Piano Question at Kenny's Ad
Advt promises savings and a better piano at Kenny's with a claim to prove it. The note urges readers to request proof of the offer.
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Kenny's
The Big Musical Event of the Season Advt
A cultural notice for a large vocal concert featuring 100 male voices and three soloists at the Auditorium on Thursday.
Dr McDonald Foot Specialist Opens New Location
Advertisement announces Dr McDonald the foot specialist moves to 110 Market Ave N Bell, contact number 2848 for appointments and inquiries about services.
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Dr. McDonald
N. Bell
Gordon Auto Tires Canton Ad Guarantee Made Good
Fully guaranteed service advertised by Gordon Auto Tires Canton with assurance of prompt guarantee fulfillment. Advertisement references The Klein and Heffelman Co Ady.
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Gordon Auto Tires
Canton
Klein & Heffelman Co
Ady
Canton Mothers Day Observance Urges White Carnation Wear
Governor Willis appeals to Ohio mayors and Canton officials declare Mothers Day events for Sunday. Flags will fly on public buildings and citizens are urged to wear white carnations in memory of mothers. The Thayer Military band will perform at Nimisila park at 3 p.m. with a concert honoring mothers. benches and a full program will be provided. if it rains the event moves to the Auditorium.
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Willis
Ohio
Stolberg
Canton
Thayer Military Band
Nimisila Park
W. E. Strassner
Helen Sigrist
Well Known Soloists Lead Singers Club at Auditorium
Mrs Stephen Eichelberger James McMahon and Joseph Halter headline a Sing ere Club event in the auditorium with a 100 member chorus. Tickets priced 60 70 and 1.00 with an ad in News Exchange.
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Stephen Eichelberger
James McMahon
Joseph Halter
Singere’ Club
Italian Poet Says The Die Is Cast
Paris May 6 Italian poet Gabrielle d Annunzio sends four sonnets praising France to Le Figaro and writes you will receive great news from Genoa. He declares the die is cast and declares Italy and France will be allied on May 6.
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Paris
Quarto
Gabriele d’Annunzio
France
LeFigaro
Genoa
Italy
Allea
Hymn of National Harmony Questioned Oration Nature
When asked about the nature of his coming speech he replied that it would be merely a hymn of national harmony. The remark suggests a conciliatory aim in a divided era.
Russians Attacked At Four Different Points
Berlin reports heavy Allied retreat with losses at Ypres while Russians withdraw from the Carpathians evacuating Dukla pass. Gorlice in Galicia falls to German forces as war rages along the Dunajec and Nida rivers with shifting gains between Austro German and Russian troops.
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Berlin
Ypres
Carpathians
Dukla Pass
The
Tageblatt
Gorlice
Galicia
Dunajec
Petrograd
War Office
Baltic
Kourland
Kovno
Nida
Southewestern
Poland
Styri
Ustok Pass
Lemberg
Tarnow
Nida River
Biala
Blala
Tuchow
Await Full Reports On Attack On U S Steamer Gulflight
Washington reports the United States awaits full details from England on how the oil steamer Gulflight was destroyed near the Scilly Islands. Officials remain uncertain whether a torpedo or mine caused the disaster and the explosive’s nationality. Naval experts expect to determine cause from damage as the ship is towed to port.
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U.S
Washington
Scilly Islands
State Department
England
Germany
Ting
Smith
Banfield
New York
Bryan
Overlands first because Overlands last
Advertisement for Canton Motor Car Company presents an unclear claim about Overland vehicles. The fragment hints at a promotional line, suggesting a ranking or comparison of models with emphasis on Overland branding. No concrete details or figures are provided.
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Bulletin
Bea
Uae
von Buel
Lation Guntiucil
U. S
Canton Motor Car Co
Europe
Camillo Cianfiano
Borgias
Macchivelli
Man OF the Hour
Skinner
Advt
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