Boxboard Fire Bales Stock Pile Firefighters Respond
Fire alarm summoned the Boxboard factory fire department to tackle a blaze in baled stock paper at the Ohio Loxboard Co. plant. Water streams doused the deep burning pile for hours, with smoke delaying efforts but no major structural damage or loss beyond a small stock setback. Local Water and municipal teams aided, and workers helped at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Salt Co
Ohio Loxboard Co
Qino Salt Co
Tvon
Shey
Erie Wreck Funeral Believed Caused by Misread Orders
Thousands of Erie railroad men attended the funeral for workers killed in the Rutnan wreck Tuesday morning. Investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission and State Public Utilities Commission began at Morton, with Supt. English of the Kent Division also probing. A rumor placed blame on 9 or 16 year old Forest Sanders at Silver Creek tower for miscopying orders to the conductor and engineer, causing conflicting right of way instructions. The exact cause remains unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Maron
Rutnan
Inter-State Commercia Commission
Morton
Cassex
English
Kent
Porest Sanders
Silver Creek
Sanders
Rittman
Sander
Sterling
New York
Question of Quality in Press Scheduling Sparks Debate
Fragmentary quotes show a dispute over newspaper publication timing and quality. References to weekly lies and the fourth of July week imply a controversy about consistency, reliability, and the press’s role in reporting. The text hints at internal tensions within a newsroom or ink trade.
Arrested for Non-Support in Detroit Case
Sheriff Miller arrested Louis Saenger, a former Sterling man, on a grand jury indictment for abandoning and failing to support a child. Saenger was jailed in Wooster after a Sunday transfer and faced a hearing before Judge Critchfield. He pleaded guilty, received a $600 bond, and may enter army service. his wife and child face support issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Miller
Detroit
Louis Saenger
Sterling
Aopgrand
Saenders
Innor
Saenger
Wooster
CriteriHeld
Grand
Jas. Saenger
Clementine Reisit
Critchfield Thesday
Automobile Crash Near Wadsworth Injures Four
A moonlight east of Wadsworth collision involving a Rittman car and another vehicle injures four foreigners including Tony Judes VW Ambrose and C Balloon. All suffer minor to moderate injuries with one arm sprain likely keeping them from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttan
Tony Judes
VW Ambrose
C. Balloon
Akon Rundas
Anaechine
Afet
Wadsworth
Hittman Onechime
Rittman
Coming Marriage William Chirke and Ida Ruth Fredrick
William Chirke of Rittman will wed Ida Ruth Fredrick of Sterkine in a public ceremony at Rittman church after the morning service. Chirke works at the Ohio Salt Company and is well regarded in Rittman, while Miss Fredrick is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Fredrick living south of Rittman. The bride possesses a wide circle of friends who extend congratulations on the approaching marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. Chirke
Rittman
Mass
Ida Ruth Fredrick
Sterkine
Chirke
Ohio Salt Cometers
Fredrick
Roy
Fredric
Wayne County Jury Selections List 200 Names
Wayne County jury commission chose 200 men for jury service for the coming year at a meeting in Wooster last week. Drawn Millton township residents include Alvin Petit S A Slemmons L L Lance C W Frick Harry Fortney Id Schendel Grover Steiner Rudy Stouffer I E Fritz Irvin Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jury Commission of
Wayne Co
Wayne County
Wooster
Mlton Township
Alvin Petit
S. A. Slemmons
L. L. Lance C. W. Frick
Harry Fortney
Id. Schendel
Grover Steiner
Rudy Stouffer
I, E. Fritz Irvin Johnson
268 MEN REGISTER FOR MILITARY SERVICE IN WAYNE COUNTY
Report shows 268 young men ages 21 to 32 registered for military service in Wayne County. Local draft board faces examining eligible conscripts within the next few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Tito
Aryas
Tanita
Local Draft Registration Numbers Reported in Wayne County
Young men who registered for service in Wayne County were assigned draft numbers from a jury wheel in Wooster. The list from Rittman and Milton township includes HWW Walliams 4, Walter Boling 72, Charles Scheetz _xti, Hart Brackel 0Q, Weeks No, Avery Brown 102, Rosymound Petit 15, Noah Ehly 32, Bh. Graber 1660, Paul Hants 169, Plavd Louver 183, Ifritz Atikeff 20, Lloyd Toover 2M, dems Hardaroye 257, Elijah Shane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Co
Wooster
Rittman
Milton Township
Walliams
Walter Boling
Charles Scheetz
Wayne County Bond Approval Forces State Commission Review
Wayne county commission discusses bond issues totaling 18800 as two highway projects seek funding. One proposed issue of 88000 and another over 100000 require federal approval before issuance, with all large bond sales to be screened by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Wall Revenue
Testes Cortstorm Sien O
Washington
Local Ball Game Draws Crowd Despite Factory Fire
Sunday’s field contest at Rittman diamond saw Rittman club lose 7 to 0 to Snowdertown visiting team. A fair crowd attended though factory fire at B x hoary drew some away. Next Sunday Old Forge clubs visit Rut hun grounds for a 2:30 PM game with general admission 25 cents and ladies 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittman
Rattman Chuh
Wielub
Snowdertown
Rittman Club
Hota
Ruthun
Noclubs
Old Forge
Red Cross Quota Adjusted After Wooster Drive
The weekly Red Cross campaign raised $2000 for the Wadsworth chapter. A Wooster report had listed Rittman’s quota as $900 in error. the correct, larger quota is $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Wadsworth
Wooster
Rittman
Water Tap Charge Change Notice After June 3 1918
Official notice from the Board of Public Affairs states the charge for water taps rises to 30.00 after June 3 1918 replacing 25.00. Clerk J A WD signs the notice and directs recipients to be advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Public Affairs
J. A. WD
War Savings Week Proclaimed by City Officials
The week of 24th 1918 is designated War Savings Week to urge pledges to save and invest in War Savings Stamps. Citizens urged to buy stamps valued up to 1000 dollars maturity or 834 cash value per family member. Stamps offer 4.27 percent interest redeemable at ten days notice, reinforcing support for the war effort. Mayor WVoom Shickleford urges all organizations to invest funds during the drive week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Treasury
Ohio
United States
Orthermore
Beat
Red Cross Workers Appeal for Sweaters and Socks
Rittman Red Cross Auxiliary has been notified by national headquarters of a quota of 100 sweaters and 300 pairs of socks to knit for shipment by Sept J at the Realty Block local headquarters. Women interested in helping, all knitters, may receive instruction from Mr Alex Thom. The auxiliary has plenty of yarn and materials on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rittmanh: Red Cross
Rittman ‘Organization
Joval
Patnol Rittman
Wsh
Bet
Imstruffius
Alex Thom
Wny Rittman
Warne County Ex-Commissioner Dies at 64
Former Warne County commissioner who served a four year term ending September 1917 died in Kinney and Knestrick hospital Wooster on Tuesday of last week. He was 64. Funeral was held Friday at Congress Methodist Church, of which he was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GM. Ybune
Warne Co
Kinney
Knestrick
Wooster
Congress Methodist Church
Wayne County to Furnish 27 Men for Military Camps
The draft plan calls for Wayne County to furnish 8 000 men, with 27 men selected to depart to Camp Sherman in June. Ohio overall must provide 300 000 recruits, while Wayne County’s quota is adjusted down as fewer volunteers are expected. Exact departure dates and names of the men have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wayzii County
Sherman
Wine County
Visit to Orrville Doctor Promises Health Advice
The text promotes consulting a local Orrville physician with 26 years of experience who claims to diagnose and treat health issues. It emphasizes personalized examination and finding the best possible treatment, noting the doctor helps weak men and offers guidance on health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raly Ion
Orrville
Weekly War News Digest from Washington and Front Lines
A digest of wartime activity across the United States and battle fronts includes reports from Washington DC and overseas theaters. Dispatches cover military actions, supply conditions, home front measures, and brief battlefield developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gas masks for horses sent to France
The Gas Defence Service now produces about 5000 horse gas masks daily and ships them to France for the American Expeditionary Forces. A fully equipped factory operated within three weeks, using riveting machinery to replace hand sewing and avoiding metal or chemically treated parts that could chafe the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas Defence Service
France
Amerian
Browning Machine Gun Clears Airplane Compatibility Test
The Browning machine gun passed a test to gauge its suitability for aircraft use. It can be synchronized with a tractor airplane propeller, allowing the pilot to fire through the revolving blades. The system uses mechanical or hydraulic linkages to connect to the engine and control firing timing.
Bands Enlarged and Bugle and Drum Corps Organized
Acting on Gen. Pershing's suggestion an order raises each regiment band from 28 to 50 members. Band leaders with over five years service become first lieutenants, younger leaders become second lieutenants. A bugle and drum corps will accompany each regiment, including its company buglers and up to 13 drummers.
British Officers Aid Instruction In Gas Defense
British gas officers have trained American troops for six months at training camps. Each division has an adviser, and all troops heading overseas receive gas helmets and mask training plus gas-detection practice and night mimic gas drills to build defense capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
War Department
United States
Increase in Army Since Start of War Surges Over 500 Percent
Fragmented text notes a dramatic rise in military personnel since the war began, claiming an increase exceeding fivefold. Mentions officers in Segre and individuals named Patel and Saeed amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce -Developa
Hexpo
Eanclcas
Patel
London Welcomes Baseball as Army and Navy Bring New Sport
A London observer notes the British embrace of baseball amid an eight team summer league. Crowds fill grandstands for Saturday games as American and Canadian troops educate locals, with vivid scenes of hats tossed and megaphones blaring. The writer predicts a strong public appetite and urges others to attend future matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Committee On Public Information
England
Thomas Burke
London Star
Army
Navy Lems
Navy
Demone
Frank Bragwyn
Admiral Sim
Ordnance Department Spends Large Sums on War Materials
The Army Ordnance Department reports about 12,000 contracts since entry into the war, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for the current year. April 1918 disbursements topped 356 million, with a single check of 18.75 million and a Treasury requisition of 169 thousand. The office in Washington handles most payments, not including gerard artillery arsenals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Ordnance Department
Department
Congress
Ordnance Department
Ordnance Office
Washington
Gercdiant
Ordnance
Treasury
United ‘States
Fragmented OCR note without clear event
The readable text provides no coherent event or identifiable entities. It appears as garbled letters and fragments with no definite place person organization or date.
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