Nine Dreadnoughts Return to New York Fleet
Nine dreadnoughts and accompanying ships will arrive in New York from Europe around December 23. Admiral Mayo will command the fleet homeward as Secretary Daniels travels to the city aboard the Mayflower to greet the ships. The vessels include the New York Texas Wyoming Florida Nevada Arkansas Utah Oklahoma and Arizona.
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United Press
Washington
New York
Daniels
Mayo
Europe
Texas
Wyoming
Florida
Nevada
Arkansas
Utah
Oklahoma
Arizona
Yanks on the Rhine Ready British Fifth Squadron to Sail
London reports the Fifth battle squadron of the British grand fleet will reach America soon. The American battle squadron at Portsmouth will return to the U S shortly, to be joined or followed by the British unit. The Fifth squadron includes the dreadnoughts Warsprite Barham Valiant Malaya and the crews formed strong ties with the American fleet.
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London
America
Portsmouth
U. S
Warsprite
Barham
Valiant
Malaya
Americans On The Rhine Move Toward Coblenz Front
From Coblenz to Nancy dispatch reports American forces encamped along about sixty miles of the Rhine guarding the left bank. The 32nd 1st and 8th divisions led the advance toward the river as doughboys march past Stolzenfels Castle and towns with bands playing Over There. The four divisions plan to cross to the east bank tomorrow and occupy Coblenz Ehrenbreitstein and Astersetm while Coblenz closes public places and disbands civil guards.
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Rhine
Coblenz
Nancy
Doughboys
Stolzenfels
Ehrenbreitstein
Astersetm
Ohio General lauds bravery of Ohio soldiers in France
Brigadier General S B Stansberry writes Governor Cox praising Ohio boys and other U S troops for extraordinary endurance and morale in France since September 28. He says no history records such suffering and response and lauds their courage.
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Columbus
Ohio
Govenor Cox
S. B. Stansberry
Ohio National Guard
France
Pirainds Pass Through On Local Line
Three troop trains bound for Camp Sherman pass through Athens on the LB and O. The nine o clock, midnight, and noon arrivals carried hundreds of Yankee soldiers from aero squadrons recently in England. Doughboys cheer as trains roll by and express relief at home meals after bacon and oatmeal.
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Chillicothe
Athens
LB & O
Camp Sherman
Aero Squadons
England
States
Ohio labor market holds firm after war end
Ohio's labor market did not collapse with Europe's war end. In November 88 local offices reported 60,313 job seekers and 66,704 requests for workers. Referrals reached 48,511 and 88,476 were placed, with 14,767 women seeking work and 16,146 requests for women.
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Columbus
Ohio
Europe
U. S
No Booze by Airplane in Dry Ohio Law
Ohio minds the dry line evoking air bans as the Antisaloon League flags aircraft as prohibited conveyances. Lawmakers draft provisions to stop alcohol shipments by air with potential air patrols to enforce the ban.
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Columbus
Ohio
Antisaloon League
John Barleycorn
League
Local Board Sets Draft Record Filing Procedures
The Selective Service order in Columbus transfers all registrant records to the local board. District board duplicate cards, bearing only serial numbers, are returned for alphabetical sorting to index originals by order numbers. Files will be sealed with signed paper seals, and records cover all examination papers for each registrant.
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Selective Service Department
Columbus
District Board
Autos Meet On Bricked Road Near This City
A head on collision on the Athens Albany road near the McHenry dairy farm injured two women who received stitches after the accident involving Jesse McCarter and Edson Kyle. The McCarter car rolled, throwing occupants including Mrs. J. S. McCarter and Mrs. Walter Daniels, while the Kyle car slid down a 15 foot embankment through a barbed wire fence with minor damages. None of the occupants were reported seriously hurt.
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Jesse McCarter
McCarter Garage
Edson Kyle
Athens-Albany
McHenry Dairy Farm
McCarter
J. S. McCarter
Walter Daniels
Kyle
Daniels
Market Strong At Opening Tobacco Auction
Record high prices marked opening day at the Huntington tobacco market. First day sales exceeded 150000 pounds with better grades fetching higher than last season’s peak. Average price reached 28 cents per pound, while bids ranged from 19 to 65 cents.
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Huntington
Wilson Lands in Brest in Historic Normandy Welcome
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Brest France aboard the George Washington at 1 36 PM local time and stepped ashore at 3 22 PM amid a 21 gun salute. Officials including Colonel House General Bliss General Pershing Admiral Benson and Mayor Harvagault greeted them.
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Fred S. Ferguson
Brest
France
Wilson
George Washington
Colonel House
General Bliss
General Pershing
Admiral Benson
Admiral Wilson
Margaret
Harvagault
Europe
Pichon
Leygens
Andre Tardieu
America
Signal Corps
Paris
President on George Washington Reaches Brest Harbor
The George Washington with the president and official party arrived off Brest at 12:45 p m and entered the harbor at 1:10 pm. The ship moved slowly to its anchorage amid a silent reception as shore batteries saluted, with an official tug guiding officials to board at 2 pm.
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Fred S. Ferguson
Brest
France
George Washington
Washington
President Wilson Arrives in Brest Harbor in Historic Moment
In Brest France on December 13 1918 American destroyers joined British ships in convoying President Wilson into port. Rain cleared and fog lifted revealing decorated craft and hills as flags and bunting framed the historic scene marking the president's first visit to foreign soil.
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Fred S. Ferguson
Brest
France
England
President Wilson
United States
Lusitania Graveside Ceremony Saluted by Ships
The United States ship George Washington carrying President Wilson and his party passed the Lusitania grave southwest of Ireland yesterday. Numerous vessels from Queenstown met the liner and saluted as it transited.
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London
United States
George Washington
Wilson
Ireland
Queenstown
Railroad wages to stay unchanged after peace, says admin
Washington December 13 The railroad administration has no plan to cut wages for railroad workers once peace is declared. It was stated authoritatively today that government control may be extended five years. If McAdoo's suggestion is adopted, wages are likely to remain at current levels.
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Washington
Rairoad Administration
McAdoo
Uranium and radium found in Chihuahua state
A deposit of uranium and radium has been discovered in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and the government has approved a concession for its exploitation.
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Chihuahua
Bolshevikt in Great City Declares Proclamation Today
New York residents face a Bolshevikt proclamation that cancels debts repeals laws frees prisoners and puts over industries under workers control. The Peoples' Day Committee chair Elis Jones says the changes take effect at noon with a Central Park parade planned. police prepare to maintain order.
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Elis
Jones
Columbus, Ohio
Central Park
Socialist Party
Argentina backs freedom of the seas in League of Nations stance
Buenos Aires December 13 Honoria Pueyrredon, Argentine foreign minister, told United Press Argentina supports the League of Nations and freedom of the seas. He cited Argentina's note to Germany after the sinking of the Toro demanding reparation and assurance that the Argentine flag would have liberty of the seas.
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Buenos ,Aires
Honoria Pueyrredon
United Press Today
League of Nations
Argueiia
Germany
American officers arrive in Berlin after armistice
Brigadier General Harris and Lieut Gaillard Harris and Schelling of the American commission for the repatriation of war prisoners arrived in Berlin last week. They are the first American officers to reach the city since the armistice signing following a 26 hour ride from Spa Belgium, the former German headquarters.
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Berlin
Harris
Gaillard Harris and
Schelling
Spa
Belgium
Food administration may permit exports to Allies
The Food Administration announced it will consider applications to export 75,000 tons of cotton seed meal or cake, 25,000 tons of cotton seed oil, and 75,000 tons of vegetable oils to the Allies.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Army remount stock figures after armistice
A War Department report issued today shows on hand when the armistice was signed 477,262 animals. Of these 113,727 were cavalry and riding horses, 186,348 draft horses, 144,611 draft mules, and 17,298 pack and riding mules, with the remainder unclassified.
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Washington
War Department
Examiners Appointed by State Liquor License Commission
Joseph Beirhalter of Columbus W H Cutter of Lancaster and J W Jackson of West Salem are named as examiners for the State Liquor License Commission. Beirhalter has served provisionally for a year mainly in the Camp Sherman district.
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Columbus
Joseph Beirhalter
W. H. Cutter
Lancaster
J. W. Jackson
West Salem
State
Dierhalter
Camp Shermen
Fed banks authorized to exchange 1918 stamps for 1919 series
Secretary McAdoo authorized Federal Reserve banks to exchange war savings and thrift stamps of the 1918 series for the 1919 series from January 1 to 10. The exchange applies to banks post offices and other agents for the stamps and not to individual holders.
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W. S
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
McAdoo
Millfield Real Veteran of World War Chadwell Arrives Home
Leslie Chadwell of Millfield returned from wartime service with the Canadian overseas forces after two and a half years in the trenches. He arrived at his sister Mrs. En Gillespie’s home for a fifteen day furlough in Athens County, wounded in Arras, later discharged and planning to return to Canada. He has two brothers serving in the American army in France.
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Millfield
Leslie
Chadwell
Mra & En Gillespie
Athens County
Young Chadwell
Arras
Liverpool
Halifax
Canada
France
Ohio Nears War Savings Stamp Goal in November Report
Ohio state reports War Savings Stamp purchases through November 28 total 101 million face value, nearing the 106.2 million quota from the U S Treasury. Ohio stands alone as the only state exceeding 100 million in sales, with 61 of 88 counties meeting 1918 quotas and Morrow County doubling its quota, achieving per capita sales of 41.21 dollars and gross sales of 692,405 against a 336,500 quota.
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Columbus
United State Treasury Department
Ohio
Morrow County
Hearings Open on Permanent Radio Control Plan
Washington officials and Navy witnesses testified before the House Merchant Marine Committee about permanent government control of all radio communications through requisition by the press. The hearing marks a push to centralize regulatory authority over radio stations.
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Washington
Heart
Administration
House Merchant Marine Committee
Navy
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