Huge War Funds Bill Tabled in House to Aid Defense
Washington dispatch details an urgent deficiency bill totaling 4.81 billion dollars, with 3.78 billion in direct appropriations. The measure flags heavy defense spending, including 1.095 billion for ordnance contracts, naval provisions, and military establishments, focused on war needs and a Panama Canal defense base.
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Washington
House
Fitzgerald
Ordnance Department of the My
Panama Canal
Ofdce
Navy
Naval Establishment
Ordnance Department of the Y
Annon
San Antonio
Watervliet
Shin 4 to Aid Allies in World War II Troop Shipment
A mistyped report notes Shin 4 to assist allies with about 12 000 troops dispatched from a Chinese city. The crew includes trained fliers and officers educated in American universities. The text mentions a 2nd Corps and various numbers and prices, with names like Florence M. Mhep Nusly of Plano.
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Say Prancis
Europe
America
Hida En Neers
Five More Canton Women Enrolled in Rail School
Five Cantonese women joined the Wheel ing and Lake Erie rail school for women held in the new freight depot, Cherry-ay 8. Enrollees include Misses Jennie Wise Dora Murray Wellington Mary McFee Edith Tomlinson Dorothy Strait and Dorothy Amos. Only one Canton woman among 18 enrolled.
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Wheeling and Lake Erie
Cherry-ay 8
Jennie Wise
Dora Murray
Wellington
Mary
Margaret McFee
Dundee
Edith Tomlinson
Pleasant
Dorothy Strait
Roberts Villa
Canton
Dorothy Amos
Greenfield-ay Sw
Soldiers in Court Defiance Prompt Bond Requirement
Police Judge Quinn condemned Capt. Walter A. McCord for failing to bring six soldiers to court to face riot charges. He warned of warrants and arrest if the soldiers remain absent, stressing that uniformed troops cannot ignore the law. Chief Riblet to contact McCord to secure compliance. bonds may be posted or force used to bring them to jail.
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Walter A. McCord
Co. L
Quinn
MecCord
McCord
Riblet
Thompson
Columbus Police Nab Bank HoldUp Suspects
Columbus police say they stopped a planned Richwood bank holdup by arresting Charles Luthen 86 Stanley Sands 23 and Bob Phipps 31 all of Columbus. The trio, heavily armed, were en route to Richwood in an automobile. Luthen a railroad worker Sands a caretaker and Phipps a porter.
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Columbus
Richwood
Union-co
Charles Luthen
Stanley Sands
Bob Phipps
Luthen
Sands
Phipps
No Mercy for Women in Plot to Restore Imperial Government
No mercy will be shown women arrested in connection with the plot to restore the imperial government, an attache of the ministry of justice declared. Some arrestees are of rich and noble families who were familiar figures at the czar's court before the revolution.
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Petrograd
Ministry of Justice
Community notices and events advertise sales and dances
The listing promotes weekly dances at Dance Eagles on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with Friday bargains at Klein and Heffelman Co. Wonderful store savings and a social card event invite for the Tribe of Ben Hur at Washington Hall Friday evening.
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Tribe of Ben Hur
Washington Hall
Adv
Canton City Board Forms Water Scarcity Commission
City officials organize a citizen commission led by William R. Zollinger to study Canton’s water problem. The panel will collect data on current pumping, private usage, well capacity, and municipal distribution and report findings and recommendations to the council by early next year.
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William R. Zollinger
Zollinger Co
Elmer E. Cline
Stark Rolling Mill
Clarence G. Herbruck
James A. Buell
United Alloy
Philip E. Moock
Canton Engineering & Electric Co
W. R. Zollinger Co
United Alloy Steel Corporation
Canton Electric and Engineering Co
Henry D. Pownall
Arctic Ice Machine Co
Clarence
Canton
Council For Water Improvement and Extension
Commission
Council
Council Water Committee
Third Anniversary of the Battle of the Marne Observed
Observers in Paris mark the third anniversary of the Marne battle seen as decisive in saving Paris. The clash halted Von Kluck’s advance as Joffre’s forces repelled the push near the gates of Paris.
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Paris
Marne
the Marne
von Kluck
Joffre
Oyster Fry at Kowalk's Beer Garden
An item notes an oyster fry held Thursday evenings at Jack Kowalk's Beer Garden near Meyers Lake, advertised as a regular social event.
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Jack Kowalk
Meyers Lake
Jack*Kowalk’s
Democratic Meeting and Socials at Eagles Club Ad
Frugal notice lists a Democratic meeting at 495 Ture FE on Friday night and a fish fry every Thursday near Meyers Lake. Also a Friday night dance at the Eagles Hall with other club advertisements.
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Ture, FE
Erzberger Gaining Power as Peace Reform Drive Surges
Reports from Amsterdam indicate Erzberger and the Catholic Center party gaining influence in Germany. With the Reichstag to reconvene, reform and peace proposals are being urged, challenging the war party and the policy of Chancellor Michaelis.
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Erzberger
Catholic Party
Amsterdam
Germany
Kroberger
Mathias Erzberger
Halooma
Michaelis
von Hethmann-Hollweg
Eroberger
Reichstag
Benedict
Vatican
Dr. Michaelis
Wilson views I W W cases with gravity
The White House and justice department say the anti war and pro German agitation is grave. Officials warn of potential troop disobedience and rioting nationwide unless drastic measures by Attorney General Gregory and presidential orders are quickly enforced. Pro German agents are blamed for stirring negroes in the south and north toward unrest.
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Washington
United States
White House
Department of Justice
Gregory
National Guard
Middle West
Pacific Coast
South
East St. Louis
Chester
Congress May Adjourn By October First
President Wilson is firm on an early adjournment and expects cooperation from congressional leaders to reach a session end by October 1. The aim is for members to return to their districts and explain wartime progress against Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
Germany
American workers foresee three more years of war
American labor delegate J. Lord told the Trades Union Congress in Blackpool that U S workers expect extended conflict abroad and face its impact at home. He warned there are no illusions about the war’s duration or consequences for workers. The ad notes a used piano sale by Klein & Heffelman Co.
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Blackpool
Eng
J. Lord
American Federation of Labor
Trades Union Congress
Lord
United States
First 21 Men Form Canton’s New National Army
Canton begins the draft era with 21 local soldiers entering federal service at 10 am. The first contingent, all native citizens with military training, will train in preparatory drill at the auditorium and depart for Chillicothe on a special train Friday. Exemptions for the day topped rejections as Carnegie Steel Co. requested releases for 17 workers.
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Canton
National Army
North Canton
South Canton
United States Army
North Board
Chillicothe
Board Rooms
District Appeal Board
Carnegie Steel Co
Youngstown
Christian Miller
Edward Crowley
James Rouse
Robert C. Ward
Canton Doctor Killed in Auto Car Crash
Dr. William Redfield Butt aged 38 of Canton died after an auto collision with a street car near McKinley and Second, while his companion nurse Ester Owen survived. Coroner began inquiry. body to be taken to Philadelphia for burial with local physicians assisting.
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WM. Butt
William Redfield Butt
Meyers Lake
McKinleyan
Dr. Butt
W. E. Black
Lewistown
Canton
Mias
Ester Owen
Aultman Hospital
U. of P. Iie
University of Pennsylvania
Starkee
Ohio State
American
William Butt
Miriam Hutt
Laura Butt
Philadelphia
Crane
Esther Tyrell
Spiker
Burt
Prisoners Escape St Clair County Jail Roof Breaks
Four inmates escaped from the St Clair County jail in Belleville Illinois by sawing through the roof. Sheriff Mellon disrupted a larger breakout tied to recent riots in nearby Fast St Louis.
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Belleville
Ills
St. Clair Co
Mellon
Build A Home loan company urged to aid Canton's campaign
Ford J. Zettler of Zettler Realty Co urged Canton's Build a Home effort seek a state‑law subsidiary with ample capital to finance 2000 plus homes. He proposed $4 to $5 million in long term loans, uniform standards, municipal oversight, and large deposits from investors to fund a home construction boom. The Chamber of Commerce weighs formation and active steps proceed.
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Ford J. Zettler
Zettler Realty Co
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Car Service Ties Up Again As Power Crisis Hits Cantonia
Inadequate equipment at the N. O. T. plant caused thousands to walk or be late for work as cars stalled Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Dan Scanlon says no relief until Windsor West Virginia power arrives via The Central Power Co. Two boilers out of commission after arches collapsed and tubes blew. Central Power Co. supplied power on Labor Day but cannot meet high demand from plants.
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Dan Scanlon
Windsor
W. Va
Central Power Co
Scanlon
French leaders review U.S. troops in France
President Poincare and French war leaders Gen Petain and Gen Du Rall reviewed American forces in France with M Painleve present. An unrelated automobile ad promotes Oldsmobiles at a large reduction and a Canton Buggy Co advertisement lists repair parts and music studio services in Harris Building.
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France
President Poincare
M. Painleve
Gen. Petain
du Rall
Oldsmobile
Canton Buggy Co
Adv
All Days are Overland Days
Canton Motor Car Co advertises Overland models with a focus on savings as Tomorrow is Bargain Friday at Klein and Heffelman Co. Willys Knights featured in nearby promotions.
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Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co.—Adv
Klein & Heffelman Co
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