City to lay off large portion of workers June first
City officials announced a drastic retrenchment plan due to exhausted funds. Nonessential departments will suspend operations from June 1, with staff offered unpaid leave or to quit. Police and fire keep safety duties. waterworks remains self supporting. May face further loans or bond issues delayed to August primaries.
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Layor Poorman
Poorman
Heould
Barr
Fisher
Council
AMIES CONVERGE IN RUSSIA AS BOLSHEVIK FORCES ADVANCE
A fragmented report notes converging Allied and Russian forces as Bolshevik troops threaten to evacuate the Petrograd Minsk line. Ukrainian fronts around Kiev see heavy fighting while Poles and Finns push in. Trotsky and Lenin are rumored to be near Moscow amid shifts in command and potential changes in leadership. Weather and local notices appear briefly among ads and lodge announcements.
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Floypene
Poxdos
Mest
Petrograd
Petro-Pskov-Minsk
Haller
Poland
France
Kiev
Sherman Pushes Senate Resolution On League Covenant Debate
Washington May 23 Senator Sherman Illinois proposed an opening wedge to widen league covenant discussion. The plan calls for the sense of the senate that it is desirable the fullest discussion of every aspect of the treaty and covenant before and after President Wilson returns from the peace conference. weiterlesen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Ilinois
Senate
Seaplane NC-4 ready to resume European trip
Stormy seas again delay Lt Cmdr Read as the NC-4 remains in position at Azores. The crew is prepared and the plane overhauled to ensure a safe start when weather permits. Also listed are local ads for produce and social notices at Army and Navy Union hall and Arthur Leather Shop bag sale.
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Ponta Delgada
Azores
Read
Portugal
Europe
Long Island
Isn’t This the Truth About Life Insurance
Many men think they have life insurance for their family, when they only have enough to protect the doctor and undertaker. For additional protection see Hubert y & Katt Man, Dist Agts for the oldest Life Insurance Co. in America, The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, Martin Block. Used piano business ad says $125 Kenny Piano Dept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huberty & Kattman, Dist Agts
America
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Martin Block
Adv
Dirigible Round-The-World Flight Predicted At Akron
Akron May 23 Predictions of a nonstop trip around the world by dirigible were voiced by Lieut. H W Hoyt commander of the naval station at Wingfoot Lake. Lieutenant R A D Preston builders of the C 5 said the ship could have made the voyage if not for the accident.
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Akron
Dirigible
H. W. Hoyt
Omcer
Naval
Wingfoot Lake
R. A. D. Preston
New Foundland
Montauk Point
Withhold Action in Pole Dispute in Geneva
May 23 report from Vienna says Austria will seek to evade indemnity payments, Premier Renner arguing wartime ruin makes payment impossible. Big Four discuss Austrian treaty terms, withhold action in Poles and Ukrainians dispute until Paderewski arrives. Also noted: Crane to the Near East on mandatory issues. German delegation to Spa for talks. commission on German proposals finds League covenant impractical. mediation office lacks authority. arbitration considered impractical. disarmament favored by Germany. Plus ads for piano stock and a lodge notice for Lilly Lodger event May 24.
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Geneva
Austria
Vienna
Neue Vreie Presse
Renner
Nnee St. Ferguson
Nitress
Paris
Paderewski
Charles R. Crane
Near East
Constantinople
Syria
Brockdorff Rantzau
Spa
League of Nations
Permanent International Court
League Council
Molly Stark Local No 06 Meeting and Smoker
Molly Stark Local No 06 holds a meeting and smoker at the Eagles hall on Saturday May 24. Advertising: Wanted two first class paper hangers for steady employment. Canton Wall Paper Co. State 554. Also an ad for Johnston's Dull Kate Cleaner from Canton Paint & Glass Co., 324 Tuscarawas Street Northeast, Canton Ohio.
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Molly Stark
Eagles’ Hall
Canton Wall Paper Co
Johnston
Kate
Canton Paint & Glass Co
Tusc
Vaudeville Comedian Aids Canton Salvation Army Drive
Local Elks lodge leads a drive to raise 12000 for Salvation Army work in Canton over 16 months. Over 600 subscribed at a meeting, nine teams start door to door, with a doughnut sale weekend. Bob Hall, famed impromptu comedian, will appear Saturday on Public Square to boost contributions with Billy Sunday style speeches and songs. Hall previously aided tornado relief efforts in Dallas and Omaha.
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Salvation Army
Canton
Elks Lodge
Elks
Elka
Bob Hall
Lyceum Theater
Hall
Billy
Dallas
Omaha
Neb
Canton Ellis
Canton Men In Auto Accident Near Uniontown
A pleasure car collided with a truck near Uniontown injuring John A. Bast and several Cantonians. They were taken to Akron General Hospital. The Canton Auto Club identified the car owner by license numbers and noted the injured man may be a brother of Charles A. East of Canton. Details on other occupants and cause were unavailable.
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Uniontown
John A. Bast
Bedford Av
C. M. Strong
Go Getter Classified Ad The Daily News
The Go Getter is a helpful daily classified ad, an economical employee answering needs and connecting with people. Call 3500 to place your request. Lincoln Highway Wallpaper Co advertises a big sale on paper rolls with multiple discounted prices for Saturday and Monday only. American Shoe Hospital Co offers in store shoe repairs while you wait.
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Daily News
Daly News
Lincoln Highway Wall Paper Co
Tuscarawas St E
Big Sale
Pershing Shows Firm Front To Old Time Enemy
General Pershing maintains a firm front to German threats as the 4th and 5th Regular Army Divisions await release for homeward movement. Marshal Foch remains supreme commander and ready to march into Germany if needed. The occupation force in France is in prime condition but numerically smaller than French and British armies, totaling about 75,000 with additional units for a full force.
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Washington
Pershing
Army of Occupation
Marshal Foch
France
Germany
Text of peace pact not public
Washington May 23 The full text of the peace treaty has not been released by any nation and exact details are being withheld until signing. Senator Hitchcock Nebraska administration spokesman and retiring Senate Foreign Relations chair said this in reply to Senator Johnson California demanding immediate submission to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Johnson
California
Wets and Drys Clash Over Ohio Prohibition Battle
In Columbus on May 23 the Anti Saloon league and the Ohio Home Rule association traded barbed remarks while counting a tally for J Barleycorn. Wets say existing laws enforce prohibition, while dries warn of impending lawlessness ahead of any new measures.
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Columbus
J. Barleycorn
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio Home Rule Association
Wets
Drys
Bills introduced in Senate to make day nation July 1
Washington May 23 Senator Sheppard Democrat and Senator James Republican today introduced bills for enforcement of war time prohibition which goes into effect July 1.
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Senate
Washington
Sheppard
James
W. & L. Bank Schedule and Local Ads
New schedule effective Monday May 26 lists rail times to Cleveland Zanesville Toledo and Carrollton Branch Points Canton time by courthouse clock. Also an Emerson Grand Plano sale and Kenny Piano ad. Eye examinations without drops by Geo Double Co jewelers opticians. American Shoe Hospital repair while you wait. ads for shoe and local services.
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Cleveland
Zanesville
Toledo
Wheeling
Carrollton
Canton City
Geo. Double Co., Jewelers and Mfg
Opticians
Ordinance Drafted For Six Cent N C T Fare
City Solicitor Fisher drafts an ordinance granting the N C T a six cent fare on city lines for one year with 120269 dollars in improvements and extensions, to be presented Monday night for first reading amid council division. Universal transfers and nine for 50 cent tickets planned, with repeal power after one year and possible railway committee referral. Ad listings note bargains at A S Nerf Jeweler and Kenny's Millinery.
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Fisher
A.C. Blinn
Council
Blinn
Akron
Canton
Council Railway Committee
City Shop Offers Plants and Produce at Low Prices
Rest in Canton all kinds of bed ding plants and vegetables at lowest market price. W F Rabel 1203 Harrison Ave SW state 3655 M Adv. The people of Canton invited to visit Republic Stamping and Enameling Company plant on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a limited time at 2:00 p m Adv. U C T notice members meet at Auditorium 9 a m Sunday May 25 for decorating graves. Kenny Piano Dept Adv. Sold at Red Cross for Ralph Hurt of Cuyahoga Falls call office Adv. Pilgrim Produce Market announces country butter 55c lb Saturday Adv reduced to 1 95 Kenny’s Millinery Depty Advy. Dressed chicken for Sunday dinner 125 Walnut av NE Adv. Saturday and Monday specials country butter bie lb eggs 50c dz cream cheese 4c lb lard 2 lb pail 76c tomatoes 2 cans 25c Pilgrim Propa Market 125 Walnut av NE v
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Canton
W. F. Rabel
Harrison Av
The
Republic Stamping and Enameling Company
Pilgrim
Sacrifice of Ships Inevitable Penalty
Paris reports Allied response to German economic notes during wartime. Britain and allies condemn exaggerations, assert Germany must surrender merchant tonnage and shipping capacity as a necessary penalty for its campaign. The piece frames the proposed postwar reallocation of German population and resources as a direct consequence of aggression.
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Paris
Germany
German Economic Commission
Brockdorff-Rantzau
Young Turks Regain Power In Turkey Amid Questions
Dispatch from Constantinople reports the Union and Progress party regains most of its former influence in Turkey. If peace terms fail to satisfy, a crisis could emerge as Ottomans and Christians remain on edge. England or the United States would suit all as potential mandatories, with tensions mounting over the region.
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W. Bb. Drakefort
Turkey
England
United States
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Army and Navy
Canton Garrison
Arthur Leather Shop
Kenny Piano Dept
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Woomer Piano Co
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Lilly Lodger
P. Esquire Bank
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American Shoe Hospital Co
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Ady
Foch
Plano
Peek
Adyv
Emerson Grand Plano
Kenny Piano
American Shoe Hospital
Walnutav NE
Blian
A. Ss. Nerf, Jeweler
Wheeling Depot
Advy
Kenny's Millinery Dept
Emerson
Ralph Hurt
Cuyahoga Falls
Red Cross
Pilgrim Produce Market
Annailun Hun
Young Turks
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J. Shoe Shop
3Rd Et SE
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Grand Opera House
Orpheum Theater
U. S
Justin
Kenny
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