Pope’s peace plan finds cautious support from Austria Hungary
Amsterdam reports a cautious reception of the papal peace plan by Austria Hungary and Germany. Emperor Charles of Austria urges belligerents to negotiate under the plan and restore Serbia Romania and Montenegro while seeking peaceful seas and a just world order.
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Ee William
Charles of
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Vnce
Bia
Montenegro
Romania
Trieste
Italia
Germany
Congressmen Not Bound By German Gold
Secretary of State Lansing declares a clean bill of health for congress members amid suspicion of German gold influence and Von Bernstorff peace propaganda. He states members had no knowledge of Bernstorff’s efforts and that no reflection on Congress or its members is intended.
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Washington
Lansing
Congress
von Bernstorff
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Bernstorff
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
New Theory in Oberlin Search Offers Little Progress
Obscurity surrounds Adam W. Oberlin after 19 days missing as police detectives and family continue to search with no solid leads. Pinkerton agents hunted into Canton without results while circulating Oberlin photos across Ohio and neighboring states. No reward is offered, as Oberlin is widely known and sightings would likely be reported.
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Adam W. Oberlin
Pinkerton
Oberlin
Canton
Lima
Ohio
E. C. Roberts
Congress to Probe Bribery Case and German Propaganda
Congress swells with anger over a cable from Count Bernstorff seeking up to 50000 to influence U.S. lawmakers to peace. A full inquiry into pro German and antiwar activity is urged, with President Wilson asked to approve a sweeping investigation. Continuous debate over timing and administration stance continues as the matter heads to Page Two.
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Bernstorff
Wilson Algo
Giant Caproni carries eight from Langley to Washington
A Caproni giant plane carrying eight passengers, crewed by Lieut Emilio Resnati and others, flew from Langley Field to Washington in about two hours despite headwinds. It joined two escort planes, the Pomilio and Fiat, landing near the White House and Washington Monument with dignitaries watching.
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Norfolk Flying Field
Washington
Caproni
Emilio Resnati
Langley Field
Norfolk
Polo Grounds
Wilson
White House
Executive Mansion
Washington Monument
Lieut
Baldiell
Franklin K. Lane, Jr
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Young Lane
Ballerini
Abetti
Resnati
Capt
Tappi
Allis Set for Troops Parade in Canton
The stage is set for a Saturday parade honoring the second increment of registrants bound for Chili cothe. The march forms at Market and Sixth NW at 3 30 and will take over an hour to cover the route with patriotic organizations and lodges widely represented. Col Frease and Mayor Stolberg expect a large turnout as the National army division follows the escort. Hundreds of citizens are expected to fill the parade route to bid farewell to Canton's citizen soldiers.
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Canton
Chillicothe
Market Av
Sixth-st NW
Col
Frease
Stolberg
National Army
British Offense Holds West Flanders Front Amid Heavy Losses
London reports German losses at least 25000 killed wounded and missing as British forces resist along the Ypres Roulers line. Ostend is bombarded by the British flotilla and German reinforcements rush to the coast while Antwerp's garrison grows to about 50000.
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West Flanders
Ypres-Roulers
War Office
Ypres- Roulers
St. Julien
Ostend
Admiralty
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Gerngins
Belgium
Peace positions unchanged by Stro-Hungarian and German reply
Washington reports high officials say the German and Austrian notes do not alter the U S stance on peace as outlined by President Wilson. Officials say the issue remains the German aim to end the war and the Belgian and Polish questions, with no change in the U S position.
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Washington
Vatican
United States
Wilson
Benedict
Belgium
Poland
France
Unitne
Mercy Hospital Donation Day Appeal
Mercy Hospital appeals for support on September 24 for the annual Donation Day. Sisters of Charity thank friends and benefactors and request money fruit supplies or tables to aid the sick and needy in their care.
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Mercy Hospital
Sisters of Charity
Stark Village Buys Coal For Dollar A Ton
Stark Village purchases coal for one dollar per ton from Diamond Portland Cement Co in Middlebranch. Residents must haul the coal themselves. The fuel comes from a vein running through the lime bed near Canton.
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Stark Village
Middlebranch
Canton
Diamond Portland Cement Co
Two Cleveland Conscripted Soldiers Die in Camp
The first Ohio conscripted men to die in the service are Arthur Cox of Cleveland and James Callahan of Cleveland. Cox was unassigned and Callahan served in Company B of the 331st Regiment at Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio. The cause of death was withheld by order of Lieut. Col. Dewitt. Bodies will be sent home under military guard and buried in Cleveland with military honors.
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Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
Arthur Cox
Cleveland
James Callahan
Co. B
Dewitt
Canadian intercepts Swedish diplomatic mail at port
A Norwegian steamer arrived at an Atlantic port and reported Canadian authorities seized Swedish diplomatic mail en route to Canada. The seizure occurred at a Canadian port, the document details remain limited.
Perry to Saturday votes on school consolidation plan
Citizens of Perry discuss consolidating Genoa area schools to use as a social center and improve education. A town committee led by C. H. Rauch and Horace Fasnacht will canvass residents, draft by laws, and schedule meetings to advance the effort.
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Perry
F. W. Falk
Horace Fasnacht
Four Years in Germany Led to Break With Germany
Excerpt from James W. Gerard narrative detailing German submarine warfare and its impact on U S policy. It covers Lusitania incidents May 1915, notes to mark ships at night, Bryan’s resignation, and Wilson's stance. Also references Zimmermann proposals and US rejection of German conditions.
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Ireland
Germany
von Jagow
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Notice to drafted MBA Branch No 2 members
Those members drafted must report to financial secretary before leaving. Auction at the meeting provides for handling branch dues for such members. Signed E. P. Kolp Financial Secy Adv Goodyear Tires and Tubes at Herbert J Hogan Co Tire and Accessory Store 517 Market Ave N Ad.
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Financial Secretary
E. P. Kolp
Financial Secy
Goodyear
Herbert J. Hogan Co
Ady
Auditorium Dance and Pictures Ad in Canton
Local ad notes Saturday night dances and showings at the Eagles hall with recurring dances on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Also promotes Willard Storage Battery Service Station at 4th and McKinley NW and mentions Canton Engineering and Electric Co as advertisers.
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Willard
4Th and McKinley
Canton Engineering and Electric Co
German Reply to Lusitania Note Delivered in July
The German answer to the American Lusitania note was delivered on July 8 and stated that they could not justify risking lives aboard the submarine or accept American demands. The exchange reflects wartime diplomacy over civilian ship safety.
Reserved seat orders via mail to People’s Musical Course Committee
Orders for reserved seats are still accepted by mail. Send to the People’s Musical Course Committee at the Y. M. C. A. Adv. planning and processing details continue through postal submission.
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People’s Musical Course
People’s Musical Course Committee
Adv
Ady
Knights of Luther Call for Sept 24 1917 Meeting
Very important meeting of Knights of Luther announced for Monday evening at 7 30 in the church. All members must attend and be in good standing within 30 days. Signed Lloyd F Moyer Patron Dictator Ady.
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Knights of Luther
Lloyd F. Moyer
Ady
Advy
Unreadable OCR Item From Plea Multivalve Field
A damaged OCR fragment appears to reference Plea Multivalve and Kechr ad, but the readable content is fragmentary with no clear event or identifiable entities to summarize into a specific news item.
Knights of Luther Admonition Notice
Attention Knights of Luther at 7:30 p m on September 24 1917 in good standing within 30 days. signed Lloyd F Moyer Patron Dictator Advy.
All Days Are Overland Days for Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co. Ady continues as a tag line in the automotive notice. All Days are Overland Days and All Knights are Willys Knights framed in the dealer’s promo copy.
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Willys Knights
Canton Motor Car Co
Ady
Draft Man First Football Victim
The first football accident of the season occurred Friday on the city field when Joe Wagner of 1272 Market ar S fractured his right collar bone while tackling. He played for the ex-high school eleven facing Central high and planned to depart Sunday for Chillicothe with the second contingent of selected men.
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Joe Wagner
Market Ar S
Wagner
Central High
Chillicothe
Two OhioLO Selectives Flee Camp Arrested in Columbus
Frank Tuller and Ellis Miller, Springfield selective service soldiers, allegedly ran away from Camp Sherman and were arrested on a train in Columbus and sent to barracks. Port Clinton I O O F to hold annual homecoming Sept 29 with special program.
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Columbus
Frank Tuller
Ellis Miller
Springfield
Selective Service
Camp Sherman
Port Clinton
Canton Wall Paper Co Promo At Old Prices
The Canton Wall Paper Co announces a display of new wallpaper designs in the city at old price points five ten fifteen and twenty five cents. The stand is opposite the McKinley Hotel on Market and features a red front to attract shoppers.
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Canton Wall Paper Co
McKinley Hotel
Market Av S
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