Thieves Rob Creston Bank Safety Deposit Vault
A Saturday morning burglary at the Stebbins Bank in Creston broke into a steel safety deposit box vault and stole about 25 boxes. Samuel Kappleman, who saw the burglars, was mistaken for one of them and locked inside the deposit case until released. No cash was taken, though some papers and liberty bonds may have been inside the boxes. detectives found little evidence and no money vault access was gained.
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Luck Creston
Stebbins Banking
Creston
Samuel Kappletmin
Thalves
WA Stebbins
Samuel Kappleman
Aow A
Oa Hureler
Kappleman
Hamseth Sered
Nappleman
Whoaver
Eich Pinenoan
A Good German Is a Dead One Quotation Cited at Opera House
The Valladian soldier spoke at the Opera House on Wednesday evening addressing about 30 minutes. He described atrocities against German civilians in France, asserting the accounts were true and urging the audience to believe newspapers had not exaggerated. Reverend Wolf of the Wadsworth Methodist Church introduced the speaker.
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Opera
France
Wolf
Wadsworth Metchurch
Smover
Wadsworth
Curfew Ordinance Set to Take Effect After Publication
City council approved a curfew law limiting minor street presence. Rules run 9 PM to 7 PM depending on season with enforcement favored by Mayor Shack leford and slated to begin after legal publication.
Wayne County Men to Camp Taylor Kentucky Train Departure
Wayne County draft board orders 169 men to depart next Monday May 27 for Camp Taylor Kentucky. The group leaves Wooster and Orrville by morning trains to Cincinnati then Louisville, traveling on a special train via camp switch to reach the camp by 10 o clock Monday evening.
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Wayne County
Camp Tay- Joy
Columbus
Wooster
Orrville
Cincinnati
Louisville
Camp Taylor
Dex
Londayze
Asus
Idemnati
War Chest Drive Emphasizes One Percent Pledges
Rittman residents report posters and a campaign urging workers to pledge at least one percent of seat income to the war chest. The committee expects broad contributions from factories and town groups with a target to fund Red Cross and YWCA efforts, and to reduce future asks for a year.
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Rittman
Sécurme
Ilence the Placiard
Heaton
Peoplerol Ratton
Ledea
Hattuian
Pliny
Wedding at Opera House June 3 at Wiarton
The Presbyterians Aid Society presents a military style wedding play at the Opera House to be staged June 3. The production features a cast of young children ages three to five and draws church attendees for a fundraising event.
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Opera House
Wiarton
Presbyterism Aid Society
Valuable Calf Stolen From Wastern Star Farm
Walter Serberhing reports a valuable bull calf stolen Saturday night from his farm 2 miles east of Wastern Star. The calf, a Hereford or similar breed sired by an $80,000 bull, showed great promise. A $1,000 reward is offered for its return or $50 for evidence leading to the thief’s capture.
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Walter Serberhing
Medlot
Wastern Star
Yual
Serberhas
Heamty
Banner Press
Knight Crowded Out In Summit County GOP Race
The Beavon Journal reports the Summit County Republican executive committee endorsed B Raymond over Knight for the THK district congressional nomination. Knight’s paper attacked the committee while Raymond drew party opposition in a county split. Judge Webber and L H Williams contest the field as two Democrats from Portage seek the seat, with Kent mayor Danty and ex‑Judge Robinson among announced candidates.
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Saliant Knieht
Ahkrvon-Beacon Journal
Republicin
Congress
Knight
Summit County
Republian
B Raymond
Goodrich Uffient
Beavon-Journal
Raymond
Webber
Elyria
L. H. Williams
Williams
Bathrick
Portage
Mayor Danty
Kent
Robinson
Raventia
Sterling High Fehool Annual Review Recaps Events
A garbled note describes Sterling High school activities and an annual chant surprise. The text references plans, a meal, and various speakers, though many words are unclear.
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Sterling High
Teasteals
Village council meeting pushes on time and safety
The regular village council session started late with five members present plus the mayor and clerk. Mayor Shackleford urged on time starts and warned of adjournment if quorum is missing. Ed Mills resigned as fire chief. Charles Baker appointed new fire chief. An ordinance moved funds transfers and bill payments. street improvements for Salt Street discussed, with potential special election and bond issues. Complaints about children on Ohio and Main streets led the marshal to enforce safety rules and curb speeding on Main Street.
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Threeother
Shackleford
Wess
Landis
Callahan
Smith
Sehondel
Couneidann Lance
Salt Street
Conneil
Sault Street
Counel
Shakleford
Fies
Livensen
Hickin
Ed Mills
Charles Baker
Rittman Fire Department
Service Fund
Frank Jones
Willam Shackleford
Ohio Street
Main Street
Mvan Street
Cox
Catholics Raise Flag at St Ann Church Service
The St Ann Catholic congregation held a flag raising on church grounds with Old Glory unfurled and a service flag showing five stars for members serving in the armed forces. Rev Lee delivered a patriotic address as the band played and the day concluded with prayer and the Blessed Sacrament. The five service members named were Gustave Giet Amiel Chenin Forest Kindigy Edward Burger and Louis Ofpaprea.
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St. Ann’s Catholic Church
St. Ann
Lee
Gustave Giet
Amiel Chenin
Forest Kindigy
Edward Burger
Louis of
Eighth Grade Commencement Held at Rittman Public School
The class of 1918 eighth grade held commencement in the high school auditorium Friday evening May 17 with red and white colors and flags on display. Rev D C De Foe offered the benediction after a program including a class song, recitations, solos, a fashion of honor awards, and a presentation of pins for perfect attendance and top averages.
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Rittman Public
High School Auditorum
D. Paul Hernott
Arthur P Pepit
America
Keith II
Alison
Chas HL Mitford
Arthur P Petit
J. Weldon Hardgrove
Eelyn Harter
Chudley
C de Pie
Biss
Scars and
Pass
Certis- Water of Platin Supt. Co
Marriage of Miss Florence Markel to Frank Grat at Church
Miss Florence Markel daughter of Edward Markel of Attman married Saturday to Frank Grat of Creston. Ceremony performed at Woolstery Church of Cod by Rev Mae Grove. Miss Markel has been living in Crest with a relative.
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Florence Markel
Edward Markel
Attman
frank’Grat
Creston
Woostery
Maegrove
Church of Cod Parsonage
Markel
Crest
Rittman Woman Divorced By Wayne County Court
The Wayne County Common Pleas Court granted a divorce Saturday to Leota Steele Breev from her husband Miles Breev. Leota was restored to her maiden name and the decree cited gross neglect of duty.
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Wayne County Common Pleas Court
Jeota
Registration Day for those 21 since 1917 observed
June 5 marks the second registration for men who turned 21 since June 1917. Registration runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Wayne County designated locations. About 500 men are expected to register and will be classified and assigned to their relevant draft class.
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Wayne County
Local Knights of Pythias aid widow of Dr Prouts
Secretary Kelch of the local K of P received a $1100 check from the Supreme Lodge to be given to the widow and family of Dr I M Prouts. A Ritian member was also noted in the report.
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Kelch
Supreme Lodge
Dr. I. M. Prouts
Rit ‘i
Boyer Succeeds Hiers as Medina Death Board President
Mayor Boyer succeeds Fr. E. Hiers who leaves Wadsworth for Rittman to join the Ohio Boxboard factory as president of the Medina county death board. Hiers plans to move June 15 and begin work in Rittman.
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E. Hiers
Wadsworth
Rithihan
Ohio
Medina County
Fragmented OCR Generates Unclear Local Item
Readable fragments point to an unreadable notice or brief item with no clearly identifiable entities or events. The text lacks coherent names, dates, places, or actions to summarize reliably.
Brewers of Ohio Faced Setback as Alliance Dissolves
Observers say Ohio brewers and the wets suffered a blow when the German American Alliance of Cincinnati dissolved its charter amid disloyalty charges. The Alliance had been funded largely by brewers and supported German propaganda, impacting Dry campaign prospects this fall.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Anti-Saloon League
National
German- American Alliance
German-American Alliance
Cincinnati
Alliance
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bernstorff and
Dremnberg
Ohio Brewers’ Association
Beer production slumps as barrels sold drop from 1916 to 1918
The internal revenue bureau reports a steep decline in U S beer barrels sold across months from 1916 to 1918. Every month shows a decrease of hundreds of thousands of barrels, with total sales down from 37,300,897 to 31,267,999, a drop of 6,032,898. Brewers find the fall enormously disconcerting.
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Washington, D. C
Internal Revenue Bureau
United States
Summit County Drys See Rising Prohibition Support
Akron area voters stay dry as Summit County again backs Prohibition with strong majorities. Officials expect the dry vote to exceed five thousand, with Akron showing decisive support and labor sectors aligning against repeal.
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Summit County
Akron
Ohio
Summit
Candidates for Wayne Co office must file petitions
Candidates for public office in Wayne County must file nomination papers with the clerk by the stated deadline. The notice emphasizes filing requirements and deadlines for all qualified contenders seeking election in the county.
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Wayne Co
Invention as Toy Substitution Amid War Scarcity
The Chicago News argues that during wartime shortages children would abandon purchased toys and invent their own. It laments abundance of luxury playthings and praises necessity as the mother of invention guiding kids to creative, self-made play.
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Chicago News
Mystery Hovers Over Lake Xehad in Central Africa
A gray, enigmatic lake dominates central Africa as reeds sway and native huts dot the horizon. The traveler senses a haunting mystery, feeling a sense of discovery yet stepping into one of the continent’s most secluded places.
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Africa
Sphinx
Lake Xehad
Central Africa
Treaty Breach Sparks Yakima Chief Protest In Olympia
Saluskin the Yakima chief, aged about 90, protested in Olympia after state game laws barred fishing during the closed season. He cited a treaty allowing fishing unrestricted, but the district attorney could not change the law.
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Olympia
Wash
Saluskin
Yakimas
Germany Bars Beetroot Beer Substitute Dream
The Prussian finance minister banned the potential near beer made from beetroot, hops, yeast and water. He ruled the beetroot sugar needed for the substitute cannot be spared for beer and noted beets are essential for sugar, jam and coffee substitutes.
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Germany
Woman Fails in Sudden Fall During Cold Snap
A woman froze while attempting to lift a bucket of hot water during a cold snap. She slipped, cried out, and her husband rushed to assist as she collapsed in a feared chill and distress.
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John Baker
Asband
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