Erie rail disaster claims multiple lives near Rittman
A head on collision between westbound and eastbound Erie trains near Rittman results in five trainmen and one porter dead. Fireman Henry dies later in Wadsworth. engineer Smith, Evans, Wolfe, Boyer, Sheldon among the crushed and injured. Crash tied to lap orders. tracks opened after hours as rescue arrives from Marion and Kent. Mrs Evans reportedly died in Wadsworth after learning of the tragedy.
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Charles Wolfe
Manon
Wilbur Evans
F Boyer
Marion
Sheldon
Weg
Henry
Chigage
Smith
Rattmain
Hartman
Erie
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Evans
Wolfe
Boyer
Chicage
Vie
Hedieg
Wadsworth
Pullton
Rittman
Ebert
Wadswothworth
Kent
Arve Velock
Sterling
Akron
I Bover
Silver Creek
Stenting
Rittman Plans July 4 patriotic rally and services
The community is urged to observe Independence Day with a patriotic rally on July 4. A committee of citizens should organize the event featuring a good speaker and suitable music and services as the Press proposes observance.
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Rittman
Sonic
Ball Game Postponed By Rain and Muddy Diamond
A local club versus Creston club baseball doubleheader was postponed due to rain and a muddy field. Fans awaited a makeup date as excitement and disappointment mixed among the crowd.
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Creston
Sary
Efon
Arora by reunion dis besiveldvan wees Ry Fr
Fragmentary text presents unclear names and phrases. The readable portion hints at a reunion or event but lacks coherent details to establish a concrete person, place, or outcome. No verifiable entities or dates emerge from the legible lines.
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Arora
All Wayne Picnic Proposed Move From Wooster
The All Wayne picnic is set for August 15 in Wooster where it has been held regularly. The Press suggests rotating the site to other county towns to widen interest and invite broader participation next year.
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Wooster
K Cbesides
Ering Sould
Postoffice Room Enlarged At Public Expense
The press office reports expansion of the postoffice room at a cost borne by public funds. The enlargement includes a partition and a reorganization of space to improve service. The changes were approved by the relevant authorities and facilitate better access for the public.
Village Council Advances Salt Street Paving Plan
In a regular session the village council suspended rules and adopted a resolution to pave Salt Street from Minn Street eastward, issuing bonds up to 5000 dollars as a maximum. The project costs are estimated around 30000 dollars with the village paying about two percent. work could begin next spring 1919. The budget for 1919 includes a sinking fund and city expenses totaling 18860 dollars, subject to county approval in September. The street committee hires I Overholt to clear storm sewers and handle street work. bids will be sought for depository funds as The Rittman Savings Bank bond nears expiration. Bills approved include Mills 22.25, Wooster Daily News 40, Rittman Press 11.10, and disposal plant power 31.43.
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Paly
Salt St
Minn St
Ohio Salt Co
Ohio Boshaurd Co
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Rittman Savings Bank
Hirekin
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E. BE. Mills
Wooster Daily News
Rittman Press
S and C. Ry
Notice on milk bottle returns June 10 enforcement
Public notice states that from June 10 all milk purchasers must return empty bottles at purchase. If no bottle is available a 5 cent charge is added, the money is refunded on return. Wholesalers will receive milk only for which they have empty bottles. Regular customers must comply. No milk without bottles.
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Daly
School official sought reappointment amid salary concerns
A public education administrator faced questions about continuing as superintendent as salaries rise. Local officials debated the cost and potential conflicts, with Monday’s sessions focusing on reappointment and policy implications.
Weekly War News Digest From Washington and Front Lines
A compact digest surveys wartime events across the United States and battle fronts. Readers learn about civilian conditions, military movements, and official briefings issued from Washington and overseas theaters.
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United States
Washington, D. C
American Aviators Fight in Europe Praised by London Official
A public information digest quotes London officials praising American airmen in Europe as fair and skilled. Harvard graduate PF P Magoun, now in the Royal Air Force, recalls shooting down German balloons and his own injuries. He notes fellow Americans in service, their hard-won escapes, and the US troops welfare plan under Lord Randolph Baker.
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Amenean
England
Thousand
Randolf Baker
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Sammy
Men in Training Camps Packed With Equipment For Many Sports
Military training camps install extensive athletic facilities across the country. Baseball dominates with over 70 000 balls and 3000 bats distributed. Camp Lewis reports 16 in use on fields. Company and battalion teams form, with interregimental leagues and large track events attracting thousands of spectators. Swimming and golf access expand as courses partner with nearby clubs. Polo matches also occur as teams compete for spots.
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Camp Lewis
Washington
Evers
Qaen
Opportunities for Specialists in War Department Careers
The War Department lists 137 occupations with high demand for specialists. Needs include experienced mule handlers and horses teams, blacksmiths, butchers, cooks, and engineers for higher ranks. Mechanics with auto experience are sought, interpreters are abundant, and there is excess applicant interest for commissions as Army chaplains. Dentists and pharmacists show a surplus.
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War Department
Finger Prints Taken in German Alien Female Registration
German alien females must register from June 17 to June 26 in cities over 5 000 population under police supervision. Smaller communities will use postmasters. Each registrant must provide fingerprints, a method also used by the U S military and naval services.
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United States
Men Who Flee Country Face Prosecutors on Return
DoJ says men of selective service age who leave the United States to evade the draft will be tried for violations of the selective service act upon their return, even if they come back after the war. The department holds information enabling lists of all who left to avoid service.
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Ohio Ave
Washington
State Highways Department
Colamay
United States
Department of Justice
Department
American Infantryman Gains Advantage In Ammunition Gear
In France the American Expeditionary Forces carry 200 rounds in web belts and bandoleers with 120 for German troops, 30 in knapsack. U S Army belts are cotton and weather resistant, aiding rapid loading with the Springfield rifle.
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War Department
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Jeter
Springfield
United States
Matiela
Local Births Report Two Newborn Sons
Born to Steve Rachunok and wife on May 29 a son. Born to Ralph Kozier and wife of Marshallville on May 30 a son.
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Ralph Kozier
Marshallville
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