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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
1
London reports German casualties nearing 100000 in the new drive. British forces conducted a successful operation east of Villers-Bretonneaux last night. Artillery duels raged at several points across the Picardy and Flanders fronts.
German prisoners in Champagne report fatigue and discouragement after a failed drive. Some blame officers for poor leadership and losses. A battalion commander, once a professor, berated subordinates and sent citizen officers to dangerous fronts.
American troops on the Marne sector east of Chateau-Thierry helped clear the south bank. They retook Conde Wood Hill 231 and La Chapelle-Monthodon, forming a right flank west of Courtemont. A two mile front from Mary to Jaulgonne was cleared, with one detachment cut off and forcibly retaken. German morale reportedly low as reserves are exhausted.
The Liberty plane in France had its first flight amid a christening by Mrs. Florence H. Kendall. Allied representatives attended as the aircraft carried an American flag and a fish painted “ship” alongside another Dieuport design with eyes on its sides. Captain Herteaux praised American planes for quality and front-line reach.
London reports American and French troops counter-attacked along a four mile front south of Dormans and forced the enemy 3000 yards back. Bridges across the river are under artillery fire as official sources disclose the development this afternoon.
Amsterdam reports German air sheds near Nievellen Belgium housing twenty two airplanes were destroyed by fire believed set by revolutionaries of the German army. Ten Belgians and two Germans arrested. Wires from United Press War Expert J W T Mason say Von Hindenburg’s offensive shows marked hesitation and possible collapse of morale at home amid desultory fighting.
Paris reports furious fighting along the entire 69 mile front in Champagne. South of the Marne American units aid the French to their right as battles continue near St Agnan La Chapelie Monthodon and Bouquigny Nesle Wood. French posts hold despite German assaults.
Washington July 6 General Pershing reports 173 European theater casualties divided as 39 killed in action 16 died of wounds 4 died of disease 2 died in airplane accident 6 other accidents 96 wounded severely 9 missing 1 prisoner The latest offensive casualties not yet in Names include 8 M Kraft Akron and H Peters Toledo Killed in action and others listed with ranks and towns.
Special communication announced for Paramathia Lodge Friday July 19 beginning 4 50 P M. Degree work for three candidates. Members urged and visiting brethren invited. Close Thursday afternoons Athens Retail Merchants Association stores will close summer Thursdays through July and August.
A flag raising is planned at the Ed Carpenter farm on the Canaanville pike next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Canaanville Band will provide music and a large crowd is expected to attend.
Paul Stodes 25 a soldier formerly of this city is dead at Hartford Connecticut from gas exposure suffered while serving in France. The death is reported as resulting from the gas attack in France with the casualty attributed to the war theater.
San Francisco July 17 William G McAdoo director general of railroads said recent passenger and freight rate increases are temporary. He spoke at a three day conference of railroad and government officials seeking western unification. He noted the Railway Administration aims to cut costs while aiding essential transport and promised lower rates once economies from unification take effect.
Birmingham July 17 Star Ling Hicks Jr. is returned to military authorities after his father handed him over. Hicks had deserted from Camp Wheeler Georgia two months earlier and hid near Jasper Alabama before being located and surrendered to officials.
A concise aphorism likens a man to a brook whose loudest sound arises at the point of descent. The line captures a folk wisdom about character and consequence, illustrating nature as a metaphor for human nature and action.
First call for limited service men for guard duty at eastern embarkation points was received Tuesday at state draft headquarters. Eight hundred Ohio men held for limited service due to slight physical decrements will be sent to Syracuse recruit camp during a five day period beginning July 29. After training they will be sent to Atlantic ports. Ohio was ordered to furnish 690 automobile mechanics for training in Kansas City. They will leave August 16.
Deferred draftees from all wards are summoned to meetings on Thursday July 14 at 7 oclock. Ward 1 meets at Chamber of Commerce and Ward 2 at Court Room. Ward 3 gathers at Court Room and Ward 4 at Mayor's Office. All draftees urged to attend.
Paris dispatches report Lieut Quentin Roosevelt killed in combat near Chateau-Thierry after his airplane was set on fire and fell behind German lines. He is the youngest son of Theodore Roosevelt, 22, and served in the first aero squadron after training at Mineola and in France.
New York July 17 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was deeply affected when told by the United Press of Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt's disappearance. He listened intently and requested the wire be sent fully, then replied in a weak voice that he had nothing to say.
Washington reports that Austro Hungarian foreign minister Burian’s peace chatter was silenced by heavy artillery. Officials dismiss the talks as Teuton propaganda and say America remains prepared to fight and uninterested in Teuton overtures.
Granville H. Evans of Athens enlisted in the Navy at Columbus on July 17, joining the service and becoming part of the armed forces from Ohio.
Washington reports Department of Labor findings show food costs up 63 percent from May 1913 to May 1918 with every food category rising. From May 1917 to May 1918 seven of twenty five items fell, led by potatoes and onions while tea and many meats climbed, totaling a 65 percent overall rise for food.
In the Marne region the German fifth offensive falters as American and French troops blunt pushes north of Chateau-Thierry and near Rheims. While German gains appear local, the principal railway corridor into the south remains secure for Allied munitions. The Kaiser shifts aim toward Epernay, but the push seems reckless and devoid of strategic value.
United Press reports M. Duval, manager of Bom Rouge, hanged by firing squad for treason tied to the Defeats trials and Bolo intrigue. British North Borneo timber prospects to be studied by a U.S. expert.
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