World War Front News From Riga to Belgium
Oct 18 dispatches describe naval actions in the Gulf of Riga with Oesel Island largely cut off and 7 160 German prisoners reported. Germans attempt Dvina Bridge work and bombardment continues on Baltic and Belgian fronts. British and German air forces drop bombs on targets in Belgium France and Italy with casualties reported in Nancy Dunkirk and Saardrucken.
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Buckeye Briefs Drove Stage Coach
Hefontaine Ohio October 18 James ps aged 87 died here He once a stage coach on regular trip between Columbus and Sandusky Killed In Mine Lexington Ohio October 18 Garey ts aged 35 was instantly killed by the nozzle of an electric shovel at the Ketmanes near Redfield He has as son and five children Soldiers Accused Ullicorne October 18 Privates H N zie and Schwartz of Company C h regiment are under arrest by military authorities in connection with beating and robbing Charles of Cambridge Fife told police he was carried down an alley by soldiers struck over the head at times and robbed of 40 Opening of Dairy Show Mitribnes Oe Ts Complete in detail the national dairy show the Columbus horse fair were an open so the public Thousands visitors were given the first glimpse of the exposition that will time for 1t days with a program will attract world wide attention FH Skinner manager of the dairy announced that soldiers in uniform will be admitted to exposition free Ruling on Tobacco and Liquor Columbus October 18 Revenue Col Williamson has announced that there and cigar dealers who desire bond for the payment of new taxes levied on their stocks will asked by the government to give bond only for the amount of the tax and double the amount as or ally announced By giving bond dealer may defer for six months out of the tax which as due his month
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Redfield
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Charles
Cambridge
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FH. Skinner
Olimbus
Col Williamson
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Alleged Holdup Men Are Tricked by Newark Officer
In Granville near Newark, two men in civilian clothes robbed Granville Bank taking most of $5,500. After a sheriff's posse searched, ex-officer C. C. Burke stopped the suspects, Earl Davis 26 and H F Shultz 45 from St Louis, who were riding in his car. The cash was found concealed on their clothing and they were jailed after identification by Harry Pearce and Miss Adde Slack.
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C. C. Burke
Earl Davis
H. F. Shultz
St Louis
Harry Pearce
Adde Slack
Tobbers
Burke
Hebron
Federal government takes control of Ohio coal supply
Columbus Oct 18 The federal government is in complete charge of the coal problem in Ohio. Homer Joanson state fuel administrator reports a federal order directing all coal supply requests be sent to federal offices. Johnson says relief days will be Washington run, railroads and mines must boost output, and a five member state committee will be appointed to coordinate efforts. Mayors must stop confiscating coal and share resources to prevent one state from freezing.
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Ohio
Homer Joanson
federal fuel administration
Washington
Johnson
Ali Johnson
Calimbus
Ile
id Johnson
Bonds Offered to Fairfield County Parents
If you haven't the ready money go to any bank in Fairfield county and you can buy a $50 bond by paying only a $1 down and a $1 a week, or you can buy a $100 bond on the partial payment plan by paying $2 a week for fifty weeks.
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Fairfield county
Socialist Vote Heavy In Buffalo Mayoral Primary
Revised Buffalo primary results show Socialist candidate Franklin D Brill closing to thirds behind mayoral winner Louis P Fuarmann and Republican George Huck. Leading totals: Buhrmann 18,414 Buch 14,095 Brill 14,441 amid a strong socialist showing in a crowded field.
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Louis P. Fuarmann
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Buch
Brill
Antamonium
Ship Strike Settled by Yard Workers Return
Washington oct 18 settlement of the Pacific coast ship yard strike situation by agreement of all employees of the Seattle and Portland yards to go back to work Monday was announced by the shipping board. The men agreed to abide by the decision of the labor adjustment board.
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Washington
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Portland
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labor adjustment board
Notable wartime casualties and hires across the U S radar
Dennis Sheehan a seaman died in a boiler tube explosion aboard an American patrol ship in home waters. Benny Leonard a welterweight champion was appointed boxing instructor at Camp Upton with the rank of lieutenant. John Schnell a retired Toledo businessman was swindled out of 500 dollars at Mt Clemens. O P McCarty of Baltimore, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad passenger traffic manager, was elected president of the American Association of Passenger Traffic. German waiters and servants at the Boston City Club, about 20, were dismissed after complaints of breaches of discipline. Fritz Kuhn, ex representative of Deutsche Bank Berlin, and George Von Seebeck formerly connected with the bank, were interned at Millis? and as align grees.
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Benny Leonard
Camp Upton
John II Schnell
Toledo
Mt. Clemens
O. P. McCarty
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio railroad
American Association of
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Fritz Kuhn
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
George Von Seebeck
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im fasedon
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Deed of Youth Claims Three Lives in Columbus Crash
Amos Heath aged 60 and Alman Upperman aged 21 were killed and J W Owens 38 hurt when a youth of 21 driving a stolen auto struck them. Arrested later and held without bail, the driver admitted drinking and stealing the car and named himself Raymond Cook 21 a machinist and taxi driver.
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Columbus
Amos Heath
Alman Upperman
J. W. Owens
Raymond Cook
Plan for Next Selective Army Receives Wide Endorsement
A tentative scheme for selecting the next draft army, proposed by the provost marshal general and discussed with President Wilson, would classify registrants by dependents and industrial value. Exemption boards in multiple states endorsed and are studying the plan with governors, aiming for immediate examination of all registrants once funding via Congress is available.
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Washington
Wilson
Movement of Ohio Pennsylvania Conscripts Delayed
Call of last quota suggests further delay in moving fourth increment of 25 percent crafted men from Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Washington hinted moves begin October 17 but lack of instructions and 3,680 negro troops arriving on the 21st fuels belief that 19,000 more may be delayed. American Doctor Wounded in British forces Lieutenant A. Graham of Patterson, New Jersey, severely wounded by sunshot. Death reported of Private Joseph Flemkowsk of Manistee, Michigan.
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Penmsylvania
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N .J
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Manistee
Mich
Pershing
Stops Making Officers in Commissions
Washington reports General Buss chief of staff ends the practice of commissioning officers from civil life into army staff corps and calling them to active service before needed. The move pauses many commissions especially in medical signal and quartermaster corps. no one needed will be refused a commission later.
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flying corps
Military Experience Required for Camp Sherman Training
Chillicothe Ohio October 18 The next training camp for Ohioans will be at Camp Sherman. Only men with prior military experience and a few from colleges with military programs are eligible. Estimated strength 449, forming infantry and field artillery units. Ohio State University two recruits Purdue one Ohio Northern four. others from national army or naval forces.
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Camp Sherman
BE. F. Glenn
war department
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tigad
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Purdue
Ohio Northern universis
Petition Filed for Blanket Rate Increase by Eastern Railroads
Eastern railroads filed a petition seeking blanket rate increases of 1 percent on all commercial lines, with formal hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission. George Siesart, spokesman for the group, said the eastern carriers may push for more drastic raises if not acted upon promptly. In other news from Amsterdam, Berlin reports place Foreign Secretary von Ruckmann as a likely new chancellor, with speculation of a reshuffle including Minister von Capel.
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rugnats
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gotier
Kuehlmann
Amsterdam
ganer ‘Taal
Berlin
Vor Ruckimann
George V Micaselis
imanent
Destroyer Hit by Submarine Off War Zone
One sailor was killed and five wounded when an American destroyer was torpedoed in the war zone. Gunners Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram, from Pratt City Alabama, died after being blown overboard. The ship reached port despite heavy damage. the destroyer’s name and exact location remain undisclosed. Sixteen American sailors have died in naval incidents this war.
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Washington
Osmond Kelly Ingram
Betty Ingram
Pratt City
Ala
Herman H. Pankratz
St. Louis
William E. Merritt
New York city
Frank W. Kruze
Toledo
Patrick Rutledge
Dundas
Minn
Sims
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department
navy
America
Women May Build Ships In War Effort
Women in overalls may be called to the colors to aid shipyards as labor shortages threaten the shipbuilding program. The Shipbuilding Board and Navy outline a massive task whose completion is tied to winning the war, with shortages of workers halting progress.
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Washington
shippane board
navy
Hold Two Fire Suspects in Kansas City Arrests
Police and government agents linked two suspects to a devastating fire that destroyed a stockyard. Incendiary evidence pointed to a former employee, with warrants issued and arrests made. authorities provided no confirmation on Oklahoma ties yet. A broader wartime Allied meeting and military policy were announced at Washington with emphasis on unity and national security.
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