Awards from Heroism Commission Recognize 26 Cases
The Caria fit Heven Pind Commission recognized twenty six acts of heroism, awarding five living medal recipients. Pensions and grants totaled funds for dependents, education, medical needs, and worthy causes. One recipient, identified with Cincinnati ties, received a special pension.
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Carnegie Commission
Dee
Howe
Ain Commission
Obien
Harel
Morris
Cinteinnati
Casualty List Reports Nine Killed in Action
The Dannord Washington May 4 casualty list includes 86 names. Nine killed in action. Three missing. Four died of disease. Others wounded severely or slightly. One dead of wounds, one end of wounds.
Canada to Draft Boys of Nineteen
Ottawa May 4 The Canadian government lowered the military service age from 20 to 19. A proclamation calling for volunteers will be issued soon and enrollment could begin before June 1 with some registrants possibly drafted before July.
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Canada
Ottawa
Army Balloon Falls Injuring Two Men in Akron Test
An army observation balloon from a large Akron rubber factory broke free and crashed into trees, injuring pilot George Church with a broken back and landing him in serious condition. Co-pilot John Worren was severely injured and rushed to a hospital.
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Asanciatel Doe
Warren
Olio
Akron
George Church
Joha ‘Yorry
Welborn
Brubind
Giant mushroom prices rise as pickers hunt hard
A local report notes a giant mushroom craze with high prices and energy expended by collectors. TJ Todrick claims mushrooms are larger this year, citing a specimen shown on Saturday morning measuring inches, found in wealthier areas like Veuve and Peederklikows.
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TJ. Todrick
Hon
Veuve
The Latest News Told in Full Banner Style
The Banner provides a concise sweep of current events with emphasis on notable people, places, and outcomes. Readers get a compact snapshot of politics, crime, and community happenings framed in a period newspaper voice.
Librarian Resigns to Join Bridge Company
A local librarian quit her post to take a position with a bridge construction firm. The resignation was announced amid rumors of staffing changes, with temporary duties handled by the assistant librarian. Residents were advised of the transition and expected protocol adjustments during the period.
Mowles Joins Knox Savings and Loan Association
Ming Pryntha Mowles, formerly selling as secretary to Superintendent C Zem, accepts a position with Knox Savings and Loan Association. Mika Francia Merdman from this year's graduation class is failing her pre—
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Ming Pryntha Mowles
C. Zemeh
Knox Savings and Inn Association
Mika Francia Merdman
Chow
All City Schools Top War Savings Campaign
A district report by W. McCormick shows Mt. Vernon schools saved 8050.74 by April 26 with every school over quota. The city total exceeds quota by 4580.98, led by Irish School. Clinton township schools mostly perform well though Fairview underperformed.
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W. OR. McCornick
Mt. Vernon
McCormick
Clinton Township
Fairview
Clinton and Rhinweoil
Rollin C Curtis Dies From Heart Failure at 77
Rollin C Curtis, aged 77, died at 10:20 Friday morning at his Mansfield Avenue home after a long heart ailment. He suffered a severe attack a week earlier then worsened. He leaves a son Frank Curtis and a daughter Jennie Curtis, both in Washington, D. C. He belonged to St Pauls Episcopal Church and local Masonic bodies and was a Civil War veteran. He worked with J S Hingwall Co before retiring to private business.
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Birteken
Mansfield Avenue
Rollin C. Curts
Curtis
Jini
Priday
Frank Rty
Jennie Curtis
Washington, D
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Maxonic
Ife
J. 8. Hingwall Co
Miss Julia Kingsfield dies after yearlong illness in Lima
Miss Julia Kingsfield aged 28 formerly of this city died Friday in a Lima hospital after a year with tuberculosis. She leaves one sister Mrs Caroline and three brothers John of Akron August of Columbus and Thveco of this city, and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Kingsfeld of Mast Chestnut Street. The funeral is Monday at 2 p.m. at St Vincent de Paul’s church, Hurlat, to Calvary Cemetery.
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Julia Kingsfield
Lima
Slater
Caroline
Leisely
John
Akron
August
Columbus
Curtis Funeral at Home Service Details
The Curtis funeral is scheduled to be held at the home at 2 40 oclock. The notice notes the time and location of the service in a concise obituary item.
Davies Funeral for Arthur W. Davies at Gambier church
The funeral for Arthur W. Davies will be held at 2 o'clock Monday at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Gambier. Burial follows in the College cemetery.
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Tip
Arthur W. Davies
Church of the Holy Spirit
Gambier
College
British Drop 18 Tons of Bones on Hun Vessel
A damaged report recounts a British attack sinking or damaging a Hun ship at Dardanelles. The Londe vessel dropped eighteen tons of bone and debris, forcing the Goeben aground near Kur Point. Persistent Allied gunfire and air attacks followed as the ship lay in the straits for days. The fight continued through January with aircraft and mines shaping the pursuit.
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Londe
Beltiehatrem
Kur Point
Dardenelles
Kiel
Myndan
Hone
Shoe
Ming
Akcrift
Straits
Pon
Naira Polini
Wetriet
Aponal
Constantinople
Woman Charged With Shooting Neighbor in Mariko Township
Helen Frye Ashburn a resident of Mariko township was arrested Friday afternoon by Sheriff Mossholder and Deputy Short Lytle on a charge of shooting to wound William Tham Frazier. The alleged attack occurred afternoon as Frazier claims Ashburn shot at his wife Det wha May Fragdep with intent to harm them. Ashburn, a widow, was arraigned before Mayor Hate on the charge. bail set at $800 with hearing fixed for Monday morning.
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Helen Frye Ashburn
Mariko
Mossholder
Short Lytle
Frazier
Frasier
Ashburn
Ashbien
Ashbarn
Soldiers seek warmer feet as army pushes sock policy
Reports say the army plans to replace heavy woolen socks with cotton or silk and to harden troops’ feet. Officials expect improved comfort and durability as winter approaches, with Jerey Simpson indicating a shift toward lighter footwear and reinforced footgear to endure trench conditions.
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Cowie
Jerey Simpson
Grat Valle
Trench
Paul Gilliland Wins Fourth Ward Speaking Race First Place
Paul Gilliland captured first place in the Fourth Ward speaking contest. The event drew several contenders including Cromer and Zener with results announced after a late vote count.
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Paul Gilliland
Looks on Love as Compliment In Life of Madame Steel
A fragmented item notes a woman's view of love as praise from Jove or a capable suitor, with a reference to Abel Stevens and Life of Madame Steel, reflecting period tone and social cheer.
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Jove
Abel Stevens
Madane ‘Steel
Why They Are Called Posters.
Fosters took their name from the fact that to forties Utines Me fudyoye of London were separated from the drives by a line of posts, on which neat displays were shown.
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Fosters
Forties
London
Enlarge Hospital and Cranmer 10 Remain in U o
The report notes hospital enlargement and Cranmer 10 remaining in U o, with details about Wat 1 and Fiunte Foe from Cranmer. It mentions Fort Oglethorpe Georgia and hospital staff movements abroad and at Mt. Verna Wheesehooh.
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Cranmer
U. O
Fort Oglethorpe
Heather
Pau
Birth Announcement for Priny Waalkes
A child named Priny Waalkes was born to Gerrit Waalkes and Mins Waalkes of North Division Street. The notice records the newborn but provides no further details.
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Con
Priny To
Me and
Mins Gerrit Waalkes
North Division Street
Army School Sammites Named for New Columvita Army
Fragmentary lines show a wartime school program for Ohio children, detailing a new army-sponsor school and vacation contest. Names and places are unclear, but references to Columvita and Johnf Sanying appear amid garbled OCR.
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Columbita
Ohio
Alenia
Thierry
Obie
Lee Jelly Horled Croughet
puzzling OCR note on council formation and sale notices
Fragmented text discusses formation of a theft committee and a town election related to property sales and public auctions. Mentions authorities, a government body, and dates in a highly garbled OCR passage with numerous misread names and terms.
Workman Injured in Vague City Incident
An unclear report describes a workman being injured in a vague incident involving several people and locations. The Boston Transcript appears to note a suspicious, potentially violent event with names and countries partly garbled. Further clarification is needed for specifics and exact entities.
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Ratna
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Rollin C
Elizabeth Kingsfield
Lima Hospital
Curtis Funeral
Sineway
Davies
Harrison Township
Henan
Eerie
Kaiser
the Theatre
Douglas Fairbanks
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Ugh
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Thelft
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Puntie
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Caliente
Phate
Bee
Eotanel
Dani
Obe
PT Uf
Feit
Hepa Yifpir
Ion
Vatiattan
Workman
Clarente
Jared Banitday
Boston
Paes
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Standard Oil Company
His Corporation
Miami
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West Side Public Square
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Ensil
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Lexington
Rockwell, ME
Vernon, Otta
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Chexterville
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Brandon
W. E. McCormick
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