German Front Shifts. Allies Move Near Metz
US forces advance two to three miles along the Moselle front near Metz while patrols push two more miles in places. German divisions around St Mihiel total about 60,000 men. the British capture Maissemy moving to erase a Vermand salient as French troops take 2,500 prisoners.
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Offirmans
St. Mihiel Salient
Don
U. P
Moselle
Metz
Maissemy
St. Quentin
Vermand
Salient
Pagny
Americans Defeat Many Hun Flyers
United Press report from Metz front notes intensified fighting over the past 24 hours with American forces breaking enemy lines and capturing artillery, prisoners, and material. Allied air units destroyed German machines and observation balloons as Clemenceau visited American HQ and pledged continued support.
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Bocie
Clemenceau
Yesters
Courcelles
Ehrange
Saarbrucken
Roulay
Conry
Metz
Arnville
Unable to determine clear headline due to damaged text
A fragmented report notes a fatal bus related incident near Massillon involving individuals named Haig and Reese. The OCR text is garbled, obscuring key details such as exact location, cause, and outcomes.
German Papers Weigh Austrian Peace Note Camouflage
Amsterdam reports German newspapers react to an Austrian peace proposal with mixed signals. Vossische Zeitung foresees failure and a policy bankruptcy. Boersen Zeitung doubts success while Post fears Allied misreadings. Vorwaerts cautions against optimism yet notes broad public welcome. Kreuz Zeitung warns the note could backfire.
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Amsterdam
U. P
Vossische Zeitung
Boersen Zeitung
Post
Vorwaerts
Ohio Weather Forecast Highlights Cooler Conditions Ahead
Cloudy and cooler tonight with rain likely in the southern portion. Tuesday looks fair with cooler coastal areas. Temperatures shown for yesterday and today indicate a drop in maximum and minimum readings across the region.
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Ohio
Tempe
Colored Men to Attend University Training in Three States
Canton draft boards announced 15 colored men designated for university training in Cincinnati Akron and Toledo on September 19. The group includes Vancel White Harry De Vill M Frank Manistre Wade Arnold and Arthur Leininger plus William Burris. Training covers blacksmithing electrical work carpentry mechanics machinist and sheet metal. No route orders yet.
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South Draft Board of
Canton
Cincinnati
Akron
Toledo
Cincinnati University
Vancel C. White
Union-ct
Harry N. de Vill
Twelfth-st
M. Frank Manist
Navarrerd
Wade M. Arnold
Dartmouth
Akron University
Arthur A. Leininger
General Crowder
National Draft
North Board
South Board
South Draft Board
Washington
Canton Advert: Used Players and Leather Goods Sale
Good used player for 390 dollars in fine shape at Kenny's Piano Dept Fourth Floor Adv. Dance Eagles Hall advertising Norwood's Orchestra Adv. Traveling Bags Genuine cowhide 18 inch bags advertised as best value in Canton Our special price 6.86 Arthur's Leather Shop 204 Market Ave N Ady
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Kenny
Canton
Arthur's Leather Shop
N.—Ady
Arthur’s Leather Shop
Arthur
House fitted up for Kaiser's use
Australian troops near St Quentin uncovered a large forest hidden house believed pre pared as the Kaiser's field headquarters. The substantial building lies along a narrow lane with evergreen trees and features double glazed windows and inlaid panelling. A German prisoner’s letter notes misfit for night patrol work at home.
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Adent
France
St. Quentin
Somme
Kolkalk
Franco-Serbian Troops Pierce Bulgarian Front
French and Serbian forces advanced after artillery prep on the Saloniki front and captured Vetrenik Dobro Polje and Mount Sokol Following a day of bombardment they seized these positions, taking several hundred prisoners and large quantities of guns and material as the operation continued.
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Washington
U. P
Taft Rejects Austrian Peace Proposals in Sharp Moment
Washington report notes former President Taft dismissing Austrian peace proposals as laughable and ridiculous. The page also includes brief ads for piano departments and leather bags, and notices for local events.
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Washington
U. P
Taft
Sugar ration limits hit Canton restaurants and homes
Federal orders from Ohio Food Administrator Fred C. Croxton restrict sugar to two pounds per 90 meals. No sugar bowls or table service allowed. sugar only on request with one teaspoon or lump per person. Bakers receive some leeway. icing, coatings, sherbets and ice cream must use minimal sugar. Measures aim to free ships for troops while boosting muni tions production.
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Canton
Federal Food Administration
Ohio
Ed E. Bender
United States
Fred C. Croxton
France
Orchestra Ad Notice Calls Tigers to Pay Respect
All members of the Royal Order of Tigers are asked to meet at club rooms at 7 30 p m tonight to march to the home of Harvey Hensel and pay last respects to their deceased brother Perry D Eberly secretary ady
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Royal Order of Tigers
Harvey Hensel
Perry D
Eberly
Ady
U S Rejects Austria Peace Talk Proposal
The United States will not accept Austria’s call for a conference to discuss peace. Washington notes the Austrian note reached the Swedish legation and will be studied, with a likely reply outlining minimal terms and reiterating Wilson’s openness to honest peace proposals. The note is viewed as a German led drive to bolster home morale and undermine allied resolve.
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State Department
United States
Washington
Lansing
Sr Aed
U. P
Austria
Germany
Teutons
Associated Nations
Wilson
Harding to Open Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
Harry S. Renkert announced that Senator Warren S. Harding of Ohio will address a mass meeting on September 30 in the Canton Auditorium to open the campaign. Renkert had sought President Wilson to speak here but Wilson could not arrange his schedule in Canton.
Enem y Airplanes Make Paris Raid
Several enemy airplanes approached Paris last night with official confirmation. Casualties and material damage were reported as a result of the raid.
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Paris
U. P
Balfour Says Huns Can Not Divide Allies In Peace Talks
London sentries report Foreign Secretary Balfour denounces the Austrian note as designed to divide the allies and delay peace. He says Germany and Austria show no open mind and that conversations are useless until fundamental questions are settled. He notes the note risks civilization and insists unity remains essential.
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U. P
Hotel Savoy
von Payer
Wilson
Germany
Austria
von Payers
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Reichstag
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