Men Leave for Camp Taylor in Kentucky Call
The first call for the June 1918 class sent sixty men to Camp Taylor Kentucky with eight from the 1917 registration. One man excused for a mechanics call. Several named individuals from Athens Nelsonville Glouster and nearby towns listed as part of the contingent. The sendoff was subdued with a small audience and the Ladies Band performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Taylor
Kentucky
Ambrose Robert Terrell
the Plains
Wayne William Wingett
Pratts Fork
Russell Finsterwald
Athens
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Court Street
Harry Whitt
Athens R. D
Guy Ellsworth Moore
Toronto
Canada
Frank R. van Dyke
Stewart
R. D
Fred R. Burgess
Hollister
Burnette G. Robinson
Albany
Berlin press demands Spain kept sweet in neutrality
Amsterdam reports a demand that Spain remain neutral and not join enemies, with Berlin holding the Spanish government responsible. London notes Serg. G. H. Pollington of Norfolk, England, captured in trenches, escaped after removing his helmet and striking captors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Spain
Amsterdam
Tim
London
G. H. Pollington
Norfolk
England
Pollington
No Man's Land
British Attack Advances East of Arras in New Sector
British forces strike eastward from Arras and reach the Wotan sector of the old Hindenburg line between the Scarpe and Cojeul rivers. They take two villages and push at least two miles, with front open for about thirty miles from the Scarpe to the Somme. French and American lines also report progress against German positions in multiple sectors along the Oise and Ailette fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Wotan
Hindenburg
Scarpe
Cojeul
Somme
Aisne
Roye
Ailette
Paris
Oise
Allette
Noyon
Coucy-le Chateau
Ham- St. Simon
Coucy
le Chateau
Bagneux
Souissons-Chauny
Lindon
Fresnoy-le- Roye
Hill
Monchy le-Preux
Byng
London
Scarpe River
Haig
Scrape
Fravreuil
Bapaume
Maricourt
Combies
France
Fismes
Webb Miller
Qretoneanty
Coucy-te Chateau
Chauny
Gompers Plans Europe Tour to Counter Radical Peace Moves
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, heads to Europe to oppose radical elements and socialists seeking immediate peace with Germany. He aims to secure endorsement of Wilson war aims from European leaders and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Europe
Germany
Germany Must Pay For Lusitania Policy At Sea
New York August 26 A Federal Court decision absolves the Cunard Line of liability for the Lusitania sinking and holds Germany responsible for piracy. Judge Mayer calls for settlements in peace terms. Families of victims and survivors pursued damages around 6 million dollars. America vows to press reparations against Germany after the war for American lives lost aboard the Lusitania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States District Court
Mayer
Federal Court
Cunard Company
Germany
America
Corsets Declared War Essential By Munitions Ministry
United Press reports in London that three men in a steel corset firm received six months exemption after testimony at a tribunal. The ministry of munitions noted corsets boost women workers efficiency and released 1500 tons of steel for corset production despite shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Ministry of Munitions
Grass Fire Threatens Buildings After Dry Field Blaze
A Saturday afternoon grass and rubbish fire swept a large dry field on Morris Avenue. Firefighters battled the blaze after it was set by someone burning trash. The fire spread quickly due to the dry period and threatened several buildings before being brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Avenue
General Malleterre Predicts German Retreat to Hindenburg Line
General Malleterre famed military strategist and Invalides governor foresees a German general retreat. A former Military School professor, wounded on Joffre’s Marne front, he serves as military critic for Paris Temps and several American papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malleterre
Old Hindenburg Line
the Invalides
Joffre
Marne
Paris Temps
Millions Lost in Canton Fire Wreckage
Canton Ohio reports a devastating Sunday blaze in the business district. Estimated losses reached 2 million dollars with Klein and Heffleman Co. department store hit hardest, seven people injured. Fifteen smaller shops destroyed, fire started in Klein and Heffleman stock area near Public Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Klein & Heffleman Co
Public Square
Heroes Decorated by French After Marne Valor
One hundred twenty six American officers and men who distinguished themselves in the Marne fighting were decorated in France this morning in a ceremony behind the Lorraine lines. Sixty six of the heroes were not present, their fate the supreme sacrifice. Pension notices state Spanish War widows may file for monthly pensions of 12 dollars. blanks available from Henry Gray at the state house Columbus with no charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marne
Lorraine
Congress
Henry ©. Gray
Soldiers’ Claims
State House
Columbus
Gray
Strike still on United Paafa London tube workers act
Striking tube workers remain out as they seek equal pay for all railway workers. Some tube trains ran on Sunday while talks continue. Roger Baldwin Stevenson, son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Stevenson, traveled to Akron with his uncle to visit his grandparents on Willard Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pafaa
London
Roger Baldwin Stevenson
Glenn Stevenson
Akron
Earl Bolen
Frank Bolen
Willard Street
Draft boards to be recalled for reexamination
The House approved an amendment to the draft law directing local boards to review deferred and exempted men and draft as many as possible. Offered by Rep. Treadway, it passed without division amid prior concerns over favoritism in classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congressman Treadway
Massachusetts
Old Hans Want Stay Away From Battles
In Amsterdam on August 26 mobs in Berlin’s poorer districts vandalized portraits of the Kaiser and officials from cafes, trampling them in the streets. Street sweepers cleaned up the debris for an hour after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin
Salvation Army Workers Are Called Little Martyrs
Dr. P H Howard recounts wartime brutality describing Salvation Army workers as Little Martyrs of the battlefield. He cites German atrocities including Sergeant A B Cole of East Liverpool found spiked to a door after battle, a discovery made by his brother, also serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Salvation Army
P. H. Howard
A. ©. Cole
Automakers Agree to 26 Percent Cut in 1918 Output
Washington reports manufacturers of passenger cars and repair parts will limit production in the last six months of 1918 to 26 percent of 1917 output. The War Industries Board will extend material preference to match stock on hand. Plants with excess steel must transfer it to others to enforce the limit, signaling at least a 50 percent cut in the year's second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
No Relief From Heat In Sight This Week
Weather forecast shows another warm week for the Ohio valley with temperatures above average. Most regions expect showers midweek in the north Great Lakes area and by Friday in the south, easing but keeping heat in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Washington Weatherman
Ohio
Great Lakes
Manpower Bill Passed by House in Late Saturday Action
The House approved the manpower bill by 336 to 2 extending the selective draft to men aged 18 to 45 with minor changes. Debate centered on delaying 18 to 20 year olds. a motion to defer failed 191 to 146 as the measure heads to the Senate for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
War Department
London
New York
Soctallat
Gordon
Ohio
Dent
Military Affairs Committee
Foch Praises American Soldiers and Wary of Overextension
Marshal Foch told war correspondents that operations begun July 18 would continue and stressed actions over prophecies. He praised American troops as admirable but said they push too far forward, requiring restraint to avoid excess, as the Allies press the fight against the French armies in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Foch
Foch
Turks Given a Taste of RMN War Methods
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder outlines speed with which 13,000,000 men in the United States will be urged to register under the manpower bill. Wide publicity will use newspapers posters hand bills four minute men ministers teachers and labor unions to inform men ages 18 21 31 45 of their draft duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Crowder
Provost Marshal General
United States
Ohio to issue six million pounds sugar for home canning
Columbus reports six million pounds of sugar will be issued this week through County Food Administration Committees for Ohio households to aid canning. Federal Food Administrator Fred C. OKton noted the move follows state reports of fruit waste due to sugar shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Thru County Food Administration
Ohio
Fred C
Food Administration
Cfokton
Athens County G I soldiers in 37th Division in France
About 300 Athens county Guard boys serve in France with the 37th Division and several hundred more trained at Camp in a replacement unit awaiting their turn. The division, mostly Ohio National Guard veterans, fights near Baccarat and St Die along the Alsace front as part of the push toward the Rhine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Guard
France
Athens County
Ohio National Guard
Alabama
Athens
Baccarat
Carat
St. Die
Rhine
Fire destroys all buildings at Hunterdon mine No 267
Glouster Aug 26 Fire of unknown origin destroyed all buildings at Hunterdon mine No 267, owned by the Chiveries Company. Only the tipple and superintendent’s office survived after rapid water flooding saved the structure. Over 200 men employed, daily output about 1300 tons. engineers to overhaul gear and restart in parts within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Hun
Chiveries Company
Fire destroys Green River whisky plant in Owensboro
A fire began Saturday night at 7 at the Green River distilling plant in Owensboro Kentucky and by 10 30 had destroyed the entire facility 43000 barrels of whiskey with a loss exceeding 3 million dollars Whiskey valued at 2840000 and government tax loss about 6750000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River Whisky
Owensboro
Green River Distilling Company
United States
Patrol Fighting Report From Rome Fronts War Office
Rome reports patrol fighting on front lines as war office releases statements. The update notes ongoing hostilities and daily battlefield activity affecting strategic positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
War Office
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Guysville R. D
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Alfred Parker Cooley
O. Harland Williams
Ralph Dewey Powell
Albert William Robinson
Albert F. Shirley, Jr
Buchtel
William Chester Wolfe
Nelsonville
William Mingus
Glous
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Henry Dust
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Mourn
Alexander Frew Evans
Clarence W.B. Lewis
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Archie Lee Mansfield
Athena
Edward Wayne Brooks
John William Jack
Clarence Thurman Whaley
William Edward Levering
Fred Shaffer
Clyde Potts
Hobart Dalton Jewell
Arthur Charles Harris
Aaron McDonald
Vance Durant Gaiser
Frank McGuire
William Lewis Graham
Guysville
Clifford Watson Sams
Leonard Earl Scott
Canaanville
Lewis O. Drescher
Box
James Oakly
Ivyl
Clifton Dunlevy
Trimble
Arthur Dehmann
Joe Cline
Earle Henry Moler
Floyd Emerson
Wilson
Marcus Clark
Coolville
Dana Osborne
Arthur Ewing Robinson
Stanley Cook
Paul Raymond Ray
Chester McKinley Reeves
Clifford Scott Porter
Amesville
William Buechler
R. D. No
Zern Marston
Jones
Herbert Lewis Everett
Charles Henry Gillogly
Nicholas Gyure
Austia Carlyle Kontner
William Robert Robinson
New Sector
John de Gandt
Fred S. Ferguson
United Preas
HMS
General Malleterre
CAR Makers
Constantinople
Hunterdon
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