Internal strife shadows Russia's postautocracy
Radicals and workers clash as peasants vote on land distribution while the provisional government faces a coalition crisis. Milukov urges unity and warns against traitors as Russia seeks to rejoin the war effort with Entente support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trograd
Tre
Duma
Catr
Uil
Gutehkott
Verely
M. Rodzianko
Milukom
Russia
Entente
Milukof
Sopa Erted
Germany
Voters to decide selling infirmary and workhouse
A November vote would authorize selling the infirmary and workhouse to fund a new county farm and buildings for two institutions. Officials claim the project could generate a surplus after construction and provide better employment for able bodied prisoners with modern facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grable
Boyer
Bidwell
Idwell
Sufiient
Wilson dedicates Red Cross memorial amid war unity call
President Wilson accepts the Memorial Building for the American Red Cross, predicting U S entry into the World War will unite Americans. He says divisions by race or association will fade as suffering and sacrifice bind the nation, praising the women who aided during the Civil War era and planning dedication of the new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
America Red Cross Association
U.S
Amer
Mion
Wm. Howard
All the Day's News at a Glance Fragmented text from an old local page
Disjointed OCR fragment lists local officials, committees, and agencies including Postmaster, county officers, and a workhouse board. Mentions Mother's Day, employment agency, First National Bank, and road improvement funds. Contains unclear names and places due to garbled source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Raft
Canton
Netes Sortedwell
Elane Doude
Howard Hines
Orkhouse Ail County
Forene & Wit Workhouse
Ae Trader Paul Railroad
Slate-Cay” Free” Employment Agency
First National Bank Treasury
Weather for Week and Economic Clash Rumors
Fragmented OCR notes reference a Weather for Week forecast, a board meeting, tariff and price discussions, and government actions. Mentions of officials such as Secretary Balfour, European despatches, and Austrian and Italian topics appear alongside references to price controls and civilizational language. The readable pieces suggest a broad mid‑century public affairs roundup with economic concerns and political rhetoric.
Fire Wrecks Million Dollar NYC Blaze Roars Through City
A major New York fire on the Brooklyn side of the East River raged for two hours, destroying two city blocks and causing widespread evacuation. Firefighters fought through thick smoke as the Mam Erle freight depot and nearby structures suffered heavy damage, with thousands drawn to the scene as crowds overwhelmed officers. The blaze left property losses estimated near one million dollars and residents left homeless or displaced.
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New York
Brooklyn
East River
SUB SINKS SHIP AND BILLY SUNDAY CRITICS ATTACK
Report from New York says Billy Sunday defended himself against critics who abused vilified and threatened him after a submarine near Dakar Africa. No loss of life or details of the accident confirmed. Buenos Aires dispatch mentions a 1136 ton vessel displaced at a French colony port testing Cape Verde. Local notices announce Maccabees monitors meeting and Colonial Hi Society club event. Canton High School cadets perform in Jean of Arc with French soldiers roles. Werner Drum Co advertised wallpaper and decor supplies.
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New York
Billy Sunday
Han Bean
Nue Dy
North High School
Ald
France
Jean of Arc
City
Canton High School
England
Joan
Landy to Aid War Council in Red Cross Work
Canton man will go to Washington for a four week period to join Red Cross leaders and six others in a financial campaign. Lundy received a telegram from Red Cross leaders requesting release for four weeks and will organize chapters in larger cities before a four week tour. The board approved the patriotic service, noting Lundy will be supported by other secretaries during his absence. Continued on page seven.
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Washington
Red Cross
Lundy
Seward Prosser
Red Cross Society
HP. Davidson
War Council
Pri Saye Senteenace
Wundy
Met
Canton
Landy
J. H. Himes
Canton Troops Sponsor Committee Formed in War Effort
A 25 member Canton committee chaired by Mayor Stolberg was organized to unofficially sponsor local military units leaving Canton for the war. The group planned a three member delegation to urge recruiting for the 4th Ohio Ambulance Co and discussed drum corps aid and recruitment messaging to neighboring Stark County.
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Canton
Stolberg
Harry JH. Himes
Alfred Garner
Souers
A Teitcher
Rush
Iilier
David Exim Spanish
J. H. Himes
Con
4Th
Ohio Ambulance! Co
Thei
Garner
Jn Canton
J.H. Himes
Mall of the Ohio
National ‘Guard
Stark-coax A
P Lawrence
Ambul Lana
First National plans 12 story building on Eagle block site
The First National bank purchased the Eagle block frontage on Market Street from Mrs. Harter, joining its southwest corner quarters on the public square. The bank intends a 12 story modern office building with space on the first floor for banking, transforming its expanded Canton footprint as profits rise.
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First National Bank
J.B. Rose
W. C. Green
Public Square
Elizabe
First
Pi Bank
Pimke
Mra Lather
Cornell
Harter
Mee
Old Eagle Tavern
Anton
Masonic Hall
Canton
British drive on Wotan line advances amid Verdun bombardment
British headquarters report continued advance near Bullecourt and Queant Dran as German resistance stiffens. Baron Ardenne admits Allied gas shells and tank support inflicted German losses, while Verdun fronts see heavy bombardments and predicted large engagements. Also notes a wrestling match event at Canton Auditorium and local public notices.
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London
Wrr
Bullecourt
Teres
Douglas Haig
Lato
Ullecourt
Barras-Cambrai
Guet
Queant-Dral
Baron von Ardenne
Mozart
Berlin
Hageblatt
Douglasaig
Ardenne Charac
Teutons
Woton
Suay
Roux
Champagne
I Mlane
Verdun
Women Plant Potatoes With Brave Wiggly Worms
Women members of the First Congregational Church Faith and Duty guild braved a worm filled potato field to plant spuds. A crowd including Rev. C W Ie cardinal assisted as worm fear and comic shouts filled the air while a champion worm finder was celebrated for unearthing a large specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
C.w.iecard
First Congregational
Gulia
Notte
Mt Noida
ENGLISH WEAVERS TO STRIKE AT CONEY ISLAND MAY 14
English weavers in northern England plan a two week strike unless wages rise 20 percent, affecting about 200000 workers. In New York, gloom surrounds Coney Island as beer prices surge amid rising costs, yet entertainment advertised for May 14 includes a wrestling match between Dr. F Roller and Greek challenger Demetral at Canton Auditorium, with tickets at Mar Lew Cate.
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Canton Auditorium
B. F. Koller
Devon
London
England
F. Roller
Demetral
New York
Oney Islands
Becaus
Demoreal
Mar Lew Cate
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Sore
Real 16
Tontay
Nose Fants
Tett Batate
Agra
Tarman Nton Canning Co
Versi Council
Len
Balfour
Uberty
Ty Hines Gaa
Mapufacturers
Doneph of
Austria
Mlinois Council of Defense
Monitor Camp
Ing
Russell Co
Colonial Hisotary Club
Lass
Moresco
Werner Drum Co
Board of 25
First National
Wotan Line
Buli UR
Colonial Heighta
Rotary Club
MU Marie College
St. Rita's Associat
St. Tita
Coney Island
Rae
Werner Rum Co
Aavt
Washable
Werner Se— Adve
Stockholm
Moose
O'Brien
Cleveland
Thomas
Lorain
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