American Flyers Help in Defense of Paris
Canton industrial leaders say in response to the draft and labor rules that non essential workers will be shifted to war plants. The Provost Marshal General’s order directs men to suitable, paid war work at Canton plants with emphasis on matching ability and avoiding hardship. Employers will determine the number needed and reassign workers to essential roles starting July 1 under the federal order.
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Canton Daily
Merican
Paris
Obs
Canton Iines
William A. Field
Canton
Capa
Canton Indus
Essen“Pations
War Wounded Rebuilt For Useful Occupations In Canada
A Homestead man who lost both legs and arms at Vimy Ridge finds hope as Canada provides new limbs. The Willow Legs factory turns prosthetics into capable feet, enabling war wounded to work while women contribute to the effort.
British raid sinks Austro submarine base near Cattaro
British air squadron bombs the Austro submarine and seaplane base at Cattaro destroying piers and barracks. American air crews aid Paris defense during a second raid, with one German plane reaching the city. Three American flyers reportedly downed on the Lys front amid broader Allied and German air actions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rome
U. P
Cattaro
Echo de Paris
Germany
France
Draft Board Elects Men For Service Amid Calls
The draft board announces the May call for about 75 selectees with 57 men listed as leaving for Co barracks on May 27 28. Names indicate those likely to be called in the big May 28 wave in order of choice. Seven men examined with one accepted for general service and three for limited service.
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South Draft Board
Co Barracks
North Board Reg
Koshong
South Man
William L. Ki K
G. Klaus
North Board
South Board
Weather and piano ad note arrival of Felman Co. rolls
The page fragment shows a weather forecast for tonight and Saturday and an advertisement from The Felman Co. Adv. noting player piano rolls arriving daily with a price of $395, indicating stock carried.
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D “Tock
Fey
Ffelman Co
Adv
Canadian War Hero Curley Christian Loses Limbs Yet Walks Again
Curley Christian, American born in Homestead Pennsylvania, lost both legs and both arms at Vimy Ridge but still helps hold the line. He is at Davisville Ontario's North Toronto Orthopedic hospital. fitted with willow trunk legs and knee springs, he walks without crutches and sings Keep the Home Fires Burning.
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Curley Christian
Curley
Vimy Ridge
Homestead
North Toronto Orthopedic Hospital
Davisville
Canada
Davisville Reconstruction Hospital
Second Story Of War Series From Maud E B Marshall
The second in a News series by Maud E B Marshall reports on Canada's four year wartime impact. It stresses Canton must prepare for continued conflict and emphasizes the need for nurses and aid to worthy war objects. The piece previews a Saturday installment about a young Canadian aviator beaten by captors and crippled after his plane was shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud E B. Marshall
the News
Canada
Canton
Toronto
Instant death in city crash truncates night racing
A Greek rider Crist Zarhos, 19, was killed instantly when a motorcycle in a sidecar collided with a northbound trolley car on Twelfth Street NW. His passenger, George Topis, 22, suffered multiple fractures and was taken to Ingleside Hospital. Police say the pair, said to be racing after Meyers Lake park was closed for disorderly conduct, were struck near the rear of the trolley car. The victim’s body was moved to Miller Blanchard’s undertaking rooms.
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Meyers Lake Park
Crist Xarho
Twelfth-st NW
George Topis
Dueberav SW
Kiarhopalos
Miller-Blanchard
Topis
Ingleside Hospital
Whitticar
E. D. Brant
Dan Scanlon
Famous tenor dies in Akron hospital
H Evan Williams world famous tenor died last night at Akron city hospital from a carbuncle that formed a week earlier. His last public appearance was in Akron at a concert at the armory last Friday night. Williams’ three sons, two in the army, were at his bedside.
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Akron
U. P
H. Evan Williams
City Hospital
Armory
Williams
German Soldiers Mutiny Reported in East
State department dispatches relay a Russian wireless message from May 19 describing a German division at Dvinsk mutinying on May 17 when ordered to move west. Sixty were shot and over 1,000 imprisoned awaiting court martial as others protested the war. The 56th infantry at Wesenburg and additional German regiments held meetings to oppose continued combat.
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Washington
U. P
State Department
Dvinsk
West Front
Wesenburg
Russellite Listed as Noncombatant in Draft
Edward Shockey certified by the north draft board as a non-combatant, one of 278 men in the Camp Gordon contingent. He is a Russellite minister who sought exemption as a conscientious objector but was placed in class one, performing non-combat work at the southern camp.
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Edward Shockey
North Draft Board
Camp Gordon
Shockey
Pastor Russell
Good Used Piano S48 Traded In For Beginner Ad
Good used piano S48 traded in on a player for beginners. Ad shows price 48 dollars to close. Klein Heffelman Co Advy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein & Heffelman Co
Advy
Notice for Union Carpenters Local 143 meeting
Members must attend the office of the B. A. at one o clock Saturday May 25 to accompany a crew to Briar Brae day nursery for fencing their property. Bring tools. Arcade Millinery offers light color straw hats up to 5.00 for 1.75 at 131 3rd st NW.
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Union Carpenters of Local 143
B. A
Briar Brae Day Nursery
Adv
Arcade Millirery
3Rd St NW
Arcade
3Rd-St NW
Wounded WWI soldiers adapt at Orthopedic hospital
A Southpaw writer at an orthopedic hospital uses a hook and pencil to sign letters and poems. The facility rapidly produces artificial legs from a vast willow log supply, with soldiers busy in the leg factory as they recover and adjust to missing limbs.
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Curley
Wheat Hoarder Sells Holdings Details Revealed
An investigation of a Canton area farmer found 300 bushels of wheat instead of 3,000. H. E. Conrad led the Starkco Food Administration inquiry and reported the surplus wheat was already in local mills. Fred Croxton was informed but received no reply before the case was turned over to investigators.
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Canton
H. E. Conrad
Starkco Food Administration
Fred Croxton
Conrad
Poles Battle Against HMS Saturday Specials Ad
Old Reliable Table Meat Market offers mild cure California hams 24c, regular hams 31c, skinless hams 32c, fresh pork shoulder 25c, knockwurst 26c, wieners 22c, and wholesale veal beef pork lamb. Also fresh poultry licensed by United States Food Adm. 6-55151. Klein & Heffelman Co. ad includes Belgian Rose and new word rolls.
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California
United States Food Adm
Bridges at Fourth and Eleventh Streets to Close
Safety Director informs county commissioners that the Fourth Street and Eleventh Street bridges will be closed unless repairs are made immediately. Fire Chief Mesnar reports both bridges unsafe for travel with rusted supports and broken planks. fire trucks ordered not to cross the Fourth Street bridge unless repairs proceed, with warnings posted at the site.
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Fourth-st SE
Eleventh-st NE
Unnless
Jmemes
Mesnar
Hamaker
Fourth-st
Lufbery Leaves Unfinished Career Story in Lorraine
Major Raoul Lufbery left his life story two thirds written as he served with the American Army in Lorraine. His comrades call it one of the war’s most thrilling books. Lufbery wrote in French, Captain David Peterson translated into English, and friends urge completion to aid American morale.
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Lorraine
Raoul Lufbery
Lufbery
David Peterson
Peterson
America
Northern Ohio Traction seeks bonds and preferred stock issue
Columbus May 24 Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co asked the state utilities commission for power to issue 600000 in first mortgage five percent bonds and 160000 in preferred capital stock. A special meeting for trainmen and stationary engineers is set for Saturday May 25 at 423 Tusket Street Bear's Hall Ady.
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Columbus
U. P
Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co
State Utilities Commission
St E
Canton area classifieds prompt motor trucks and millinery ads
Classified items show bargains including new tile brick lumber and hats. Advertisements for Canton area firms list Canton Motor Car Co Adv Arcade Millinery Bel 4400 Adv Canton Wrecking Co and Stop Look Listen with second hand prices and large stock quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Motor Trucks Canton Motor Car Co
Adv
Canton Wrecking Co
WOUND PROVES FATAL WOMAN CONFESSES
Charles Thompson of Massillon died at Mercy hospital from a gunshot wound to the left breast. Ida Prince, claiming to be his wife, confessed in her cell that she shot him after a quarrel and threat to her life. Police found the revolver with one empty and four loaded shells at a camp near Kimball Road.
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Charles Thompson
Massillon
Mercy Hospital
Ida Prince
Thompson
Kimballrd Sk
Swope
Former Chef of Kaiser Arrested in Cleveland
Frederic Hesselbein, 45, once Kaiser Wilhelm’s personal chef, was taken into custody in Cleveland by the FBI. He warned not to violate his zone permit as a German alien enemy. employed as a chef at Shaker Heights Country Club.
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Cleveland
U. P
Frederic Hesselbein
Kaiser Wilhelm
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Shaker Heights Country Club
New York Pattern Expert Offers Expert Style Advice
A New York fashion pattern specialist invites readers to consult on authentic styles materials and trimmings. Special limited offers include McCalls enlarged Magazine four months for 25c one year for a two line price. Mailed subscriptions new rate one dollar yearly. Free doll patterns offered.
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New York
McCalls Enlarged Magazine
Klein & Heffelman Co
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Ypres
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Canton Daily News
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Mesnar Reports
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