09 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson plans a cabinet meeting to select Americans for a mission to Russia backed by an allied police force. Britain and France discuss potential names while military leaders debate force size and possible Japanese aid, all avoiding the term military intervention.
The War Department outlines a policy requiring six months of training for draftees prior to deployment to France. Camps will be enlarged to accommodate thousands, replacing the previous practice of sending troops after only about three weeks of training.
Columbus reports new coal prices from the Washington fuel administration. Hocking and Athens Counties mine coal now costs 2.35 for prepared sizes, 2.10 for run of mine, and 1.85 for stack or screenings. Other districts show 3.25 and 3.00 to 2.80, with shifts to reflect actual mining costs. B Floyd Nigh notes a 25 cent consumer rise for Hocking coal and 15 cent cut for Jackson district coal, among other changes.
United States soldiers search the hills of Cleburne county after a Sunday clash near Heber Springs that left a deputy sheriff and two draft registers dead. About forty alleged draft evaders are being hunted, with reports of intermittent firing yesterday and last night from Heber Springs.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Food Controller Von Waldew in the Reichstag announcing Germany and Austria Hungary will face food seizure rationing and prohibition of free trade. He notes delays in corn from Ukraine and a reduced meat ration with steps to restore bread and potato rations and begin meatless weeks.
About 8 000 Ohio selects from the June 24 draft quickly progress in training at Camp Sherman Ohio with Maj B E Campbell praising the rapid development and saying rifles will be issued this week. The Navy policy section notes government orders restricting vessel movement news. Local arrests include Okey Hall bonds set 400 and R and Roce pled guilty to selling intoxicants with a 100 fine. Chautauqua tickets offered at Tom Cottons Coffee Shop 742-p.
At Bosley Spring near Nashville the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis trains collided at 7 AM, killing about twenty-five and injuring around seventy-five. Fire followed, with many victims burned in splintered cars, as relief crews rushed in from the city to aid.
Paris reports French forces aided by tanks advanced over a mile on a three mile front northwest of Compiègne. They repelled a German counterattack and held gains, freeing 464 prisoners including 18 officers. Local operations near Anthy, Les Loges Farm, and Chavigny Farm yielded additional captures.
In Alameda California a hen is reported to mother two kittens while continuing to sit on thirteen well devloped eggs. Neighbors and Mrs. Charles Miehl observe the odd pairing and await the outcome when hatch time arrives.
Rome July 9 Austria has refused to accept a German general to direct operations on the Italian front according to advices received here today.
Eleven crew members of the Norwegian steamer Augvald, 2098 tons, have landed at an Atlantic port while fourteen others are believed dead after a torpedo strike. Indications point to attacks in American waters as the ship was torpedoed during wartime.
Washington reports 57 AEF casualties with 14 killed in action 10 died of wounds 1 died of disease 18 wounded severely 2 slightly wounded 11 missing 1 prisoner Private H S David Conesville Ohio killed in action Marines list shows 50 casualties 17 killed in action 10 died of wounds 13 severely wounded 12 missing Corporal J R Donley Lorain and Private W L Rounds Worth Ohio killed in action Severely wounded include L O Madison Toledo T Turney Columbus R Eson Cleveland G F Brautigan Cincinnati A M Ennis Middletown Ohio listed among missing in action.
The Navy Department warns of possible German U boats striking Atlantic coast shipping from Virginia Capes to near New York with alerts sent to vessels and crews. Recent inactivity by U boats off the coast has not reassured officials amid renewed reports of a pending attack.
London reports on July 7 air battles with eleven German aircraft shot down and three British machines lost. The day also saw sixteen tons of bombs dropped on enemy targets, with further details continuing.
Miss Julia Smith of Ohio State University will give a canning and food demonstration at the Armory Friday at two o clock. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the County Agent, the event aims to instruct women on conserving food supplies through canning.
United Press story recounts acts of German American soldiers in France, including Jess Krueger interviewing Hamel reinforcements and Nathan Lieberman confronting six enemy guards at a machine gun. Arthur Munk tended wounded officer. Fred Sullenberger pressed on with tea bundles as shrapnel flew. a casualty corporal stayed to fight, intent on getting a Heine before collapsing.
Tonight the Mohicans Minstrels perform in the College Auditorium with a few seats left. Admission is 25 cents.
Hon G W C Perry, Ohio editor and publisher and former postmaster, is billed as the featured speaker at tomorrow's Chamber of Commerce midweek lunch. His Athens ties and public service resume are highlighted as why attendees should expect an engaging talk on local development and civic spirit. A full room is anticipated.
Soldiers in camps have solved the liquor problem by wearing bathing suits at beaches and ordering drinks. Proprietors and waiters cannot tell a soldier in a bathing suit. Army and Navy representatives are planning a plan to defeat the idea.
A critic labels the speculator as a bargain-counter type, arguing the role biases markets toward short term gains. The remark frames speculation as a constant jockeying for price moves rather than long term value creation.
Peoria July 9 Ninety persons went to their death on the Steamer Columbia when it sank in the Illinois River Friday night. Coroner’s estimate rises after three more bodies recovered bringing total known dead to seventy with fourteen reported missing.
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