Eastern Time Rejected by One Vote in City Council
A council ordinance to adopt Eastern Time failed by five to four amid strong debate. Proponents argued for a later standard while opponents cited disruption to school and county schedules. Absent members would likely have tipped the balance, making passage possible.
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Shre
Ae Fanter
Hisaong
Haymaker
Hobast
Hall ‘Awain
Kirka Lansbery
Witter
Sell
Tine An
Anu
Mane
Kirk
United States
Cantonian on Ship Chased by German U Boat
Robert MacKenzie son of Mr and Mrs William writes from France recalling three quarters of an hour of a near sinking chase by a submarine while his ambulance ship carried 90 soldiers nurses and drivers toward the front. He notes crew kept to deck near life boats and mail was censored in Paris for safety.
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Robert MacKenzie
William
MacKenzie
Cleveland
France
Paris
Wedding Stops War as Miss McAdoo Weds
The wedding of Miss McAdoo halted conflicts as she married a diplomat’s relative. Wu resident and other officials attended the marriage ceremony. Mary McAdoo cousin served as bridesmaid with Ta bor Startin as matron of honor.
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Huriage
Mise Nowa Hazethurat
Me ‘Adoo
Acre Treasury
Ferdinand de Mohrenschildt
Muss An Embanay
Misa Mary McAdoo
Ma ‘Tabor Startin
Slater
Boner
Canton News Briefs Highlight Local Council Actions
Local council proceedings include a motion to establish an eastern line in Canton, bids for wardens and floods of notes on city planning. Reports mention a Cleveland sailor incident aboard the Do, famine threats, and preparations for a southwest extension project.
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Bryanway
Canton
Ree Gett
Russia
Hough Sts Press
Winmarck
Council
Cleveland
Canton Rotary Club Leads Early Potatoes Project
L J Noaker, president, heads Canton Rotary Club in a potato culture effort at Rotary Farm Marke ston. Rotary members plan to plow with tractor power, aim for about a thousand bushels to aid Stark county food supplies and shed winter weight.
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Canton Rotary Club
Canton
Russell
Rotary Farm
Markeston
Starkto
J. Noaker
Canton Grocers and Butchers Face Two Week Credit Plan
The Canton Grocers and Butchers Association discussed a two week credit plan for customers and deliveries. Some members urged charging for deliveries while others favored discontinuing them. The group also planned a new member drive and election of captains to boost attendance. Also reported, George C. Hull, 59, was killed when his car was struck by an interurban near Bow’s stop as he attempted to cross the tracks. Hull’s body was taken to Arnold’s and survived by a wife, a son, a brother in Chicago, and two sisters.
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Chamber of Commerce
Nome
A.atic
Sone Grocers
Filey
Figley
Canton Grocery Co
H.C. Mary
Bart Bhister
Willa
George C. Hull
Bow
New Berlin
Hull
Arnold
George ©. Hull, Jr
J. A. Hull
Chicago
Max Rebecca Greenwalt
Irwin, Pa
Sarah Chambers
Omani Neb
Weather Ends Cold Spell As Spring Nears
The unseasonably cool weather across the country is coming to an end with warmer conditions expected soon. Reservations for the club supper Thursday must be phoned to the club office by noon Wednesday. Henry Pierce chairs the entertainment committee with Guy Clemmitt as secretary. Also notices include Hygiene and Nursing Bureau ads and a recruitment for three workers at Win. R. Zollinger Co.
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Y Pierce
Guy Clemmitt
Adv
Martin Pierce
Entert Commit
Fy. AY
Entee
Guy
Farm loan offerings grow with new market backing
Washington May 15 substantial issue of farm loan bonds about 830.060.000 to be placed within weeks by the Farm Loan Board. They will carry 4 percent interest and aim to fund loans to farmers under town town systems. An initial day’s receipts include about 83 000 000 from individuals not in loan associations. The first year operation is projected to total 150 million. Moose Boxing Carnival for Moose and Friends scheduled with main bout O'Brien of Cleveland and Thomas of Lorain at Moose Gym. Tickets $1 with Galaxy promotions at Club Icons. Cleveland and return 1.40. weekly Saturday service.
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O'Brien
Cleveland
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Lorain
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U. S
Tate Department
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Taras
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Germany
Austria Hungary
Austria
Ty Little
Autria
Italy
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
Austrie
Many Canning Center Planned by Club Women
Surplus Canton food to be vanned to community canning centers by Sorosis members and other club women. The plan, under Mrs W A Guillett, aims to cooperate with statewide food conservation efforts and reduce waste through school and church kitchen facilities. Governor Cox will oversee executive board meetings and potential committee action as the program develops.
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W. A. Guillett
Sorosis
Soros
Cox
ObIe Asons
Ulltette
Report U Boat Fleet Captured Near American Port
A British lure drew a German submarine fleet into U S waters where British warships intercepted them. The vessels were captured near an American port and towed for disposition as officials report prompt action by the Royal Navy to block North Sea channels.
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Admiralty
North Sea
Wells trial for Mona Simon murder progresses with witness cross
In Columbus on May 15 the Wells murder trial continued with ten state witnesses examined. Testimony covered hotel room conditions and identified clothing and beating, as respondents recounted events hours after the alleged murder at the Deshler Hotel. Odd Fellows meet to honor Bro Ensign and a public donation day opens at They ton Day Nursery on 1410 Superior NE.
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Columbus
Weldon Wells
Kansas City
Mona
Theyton Day Nursery
Judges Announce Draft Board For Stark Co Entente Powers
Judge announced a draft registration board for Stark County with Jorge H. Clark Canton and B F Weybrecht Alliance as members and a physician to be named by county doctors. The board will review physical disabilities and may require no pay. appointments announced by the common pleas judges after Governor Cox’s call.
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Canton Re
B. F. Weybrecht
Aliance Democrat
Phyfelan
Common Pleas
Cox
National Guard
Agreement on Draft Reached For Signature By President
Washington May 15 conferees on the conscription bill reached a complete agreement including the Roosevelt amendment authorizing funding for overseas service. The conference report will go to the House, already favoring the Roosevelt amendment, for quick action. Some Senate dissension remains over the upper limit but is expected to be resolved as the bill moves.
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Washington
Hoosevelt
Jon
Senate
Ouster Sought Against Stark Electric Railway Co
City Solicitor Morris of Alliance plans to file suit in common pleas court to revoke the Stark Electric Railway franchise. The action cites alleged service gaps between Alliance and Mount Union, improper right of way use over city cars, and paving conditions near tracks violating the franchise pledge. Morley and the directors met in Cleveland to discuss settlement offers and a possible new proposal to the men, with executives declining comment.
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Alliance
Common Pleas
Stark Electric Railway Co
City of Alliance
Mount Union
Interus
Alte Mahoning Valley
Star Electric
Charles St. Morley
Road
Cleveland
Puesay
Morley
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