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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
Chicago University receives a $2,500,000 fund from philanthropist L W Noyes. The grant aims to educate American soldiers and their children as thanks for those who sacrificed life for country and freedom.
Gloucester Mass July 25 A German raider or submarine mother ship may lurk off the Atlantic coast today says Captain William Price of the fishing schooner Elizabeth King which arrived here last night A steamer of about 500 tons with guns fore and aft approached the schooner Sunday about twenty miles southeast of Nantucket Shoals then disappeared after inspecting the fishing vessels
Columbus Ohio July 25 The state board announced draft quotas for moving 2500 Ohio selects to the Columbus Barracks on August 5. Athens county none Washington county 38.
A Mil waukee roundup cites Joseph Rogaski, formerly of Canaanville, an Austrian alien enemy deemed delinquent for failing to submit a classification questionnaire. He reportedly disappeared with another man's wife, taking hundreds of dollars from her husband. a local board had sent him a questionnaire.
An Athens county man who recently served at Camp Sherman tries to adopt his aunt to enable her to receive his life insurance. He is 30 and registered in Athens in 1917. Firmin F E Clay joined the Marines in New York on July 23 and had been employed at Dayton State Hospital before leaving for service.
General Gouraud, Allied commander east of Rheims, issued orders to American and French troops on July 1st. He warned of an imminent Fourth Army attack and urged fighters to convert the terrain into a fortress and to press the offensive until the enemy yields.
Heavy downpour drenched parts of Wisconsin causing flooded streets in Athens. The midday rain soaked crops and washouts were reported with alleys washed out and potential street damage, though no lightning fires had been reported by 2 PM.
American forces in France advance as Fere-en-Tardenois faces heavy bombardment by artillery and air power. Allied actions push through Rir Forest clearing, Jaulgonne bridgehead expands, and advances force German retreat along the Marne valley with captured parcels showing German home front distress.
Two hundred thousand munition workers in England are idle due to strikes in Coventry and Birmingham. Coventry reports 16,000 out, Birmingham 65,000, with electricians among the marchers. The government and war cabinet may force strikers back to work or into military service, aiming to resume production.
Fraud and gross profiteering in contracts for army shoes shirts leggings overcoats and other soldiers supplies and equipment were uncovered by army intelligence department and department of justice agents. The report notes government action and investigation.
Paris dispatch reports that German forces briefly occupied Chasins and the woods north of Treloup north of the Marne before French troops retook them. South of Montdidier French raid nets thirty prisoners as battles continue around Ourcq and Rhiems. Amsterdam notes 800 tanks used by French in counteroffensive, per Komische Zeitung.
Washington reports today 188 casualties with 30 killed in action and 123 wounded severely. Names include C McMullen Spencer W Va J J Mullen Lorain Ohio W Olszewski Toledo and Marine Corporal Francis E Williams Alliance Ohio among the dead and Sergeant J J Dan among the wounded.
Three torpedoes struck the White Star liner Justicia as she fought eight German submarines off the north coast of Ireland. Four hundred survivors were landed at an Irish port. some crew killed, no passengers lost. Austrian transports were sunk at Cattaro in another Italian attack. London report notes British ground gains near Rosignol Wood in the Hebuaerne sector.
Washington July 25. The Ward was placed in commission at Mare Island Navy Yards after keel laid May 15 and launch 17 days later. Previously destroyers took 20 to 24 months to complete before the war.
In Vienna Emperor Karl invites Baron Erasmus von Handel, former interior minister, to form a new Austrian cabinet after Baron Max von Hussarek failed. The Zurich dispatch notes the task is now entrusted to Handel.
Chief Porter arrested Pete Gros venor and Tom Pickard on drunkenness charges. They will be held to sober up for a couple of days before their trial.
General Mangin once exiled by reformers reemerged as a key French commander in the counteroffensive between the Aisne and Marne against German advances. Under his leadership French forces recaptured fortressed territory north of Verdun and halted the German drive toward Paris with the British Fifth Army retreating last March.
Washington reports feeding 80 diets in cantonments and abroad consumes a large share of farm products. August army needs prompt 25,157,000 pounds of potatoes and 1,731,000 pounds of onions at cantonments. Government needs will require about one third of canned tomatoes and a quarter of canned peas corn and beans, around sixty percent of the salmon pack, and half of canned cherries and dried peaches.
The Kaiser discusses "Me and Gott" drawing attention from readers who question how he can claim room for "Gott." The remark fuels debate about his personal theology and authority.
The Athens county food administration committee set wholesale, cash and carry, and credit prices for the coming week across the county. Prices will be revised and published weekly with meat prices to be added later. additional items may join the list over time.
Washington officials urge draft age miners to stay in mines to boost coal production for munitions and transport. Provost Marshal General staff says deferments aim to maximize wartime efficiency, not shield slackers, despite miners’ militant patriotism.
Dr Charles H Higgins of North Seventh Street in Athens has been promoted from first lieutenant in the 159th depot brigade to captain. He has served since September and is currently at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky where he has acted as regimental surgeon with captain’s rank. Higgins enlisted at the war’s start and was called to active service on September 5.
Fire early today caused about 200000 in damages to Forest Park Resort in Chicago. Owners report one quarter of the amusement devices destroyed by the blaze.
No licensed engineers or firemen are secured for three large mines of the Ohio Collieries Company on Sugar Creek. The mines idle again as the company seeks replacements. Workers quit over wage differences though wages are fixed at 4.75 dollars daily.
American troops drive toward Fore-en-Tardenois as Allied artillery bombards Paris. Infantry push eastward and northward while French and American units penetrate toward Epieds and the center of the Tardenois region, five miles south of the target area.
London reports a semi official note that German manpower is on the down curve as stormtroop attacks remain costly. The enemy has used about sixty divisions totaling roughly 768,000 men from army groups Crown Prince Rupert Duke Albrecht and General Wendtiz across the front.
President Wilson endorses wearing a black armband with a gold star in memory of relatives lost in the war. The band is three inches wide and the star may be metal or cloth. The badge will not be patented or commercialized. An oil of national defense is announced.
Athens county's August quota likely based on a report to be sent this evening by the local draft board. Twenty men undergo physicals today. 63 registrants are physically fit for general service, with eight others fit for limited service. One man total defect, five disqualified and placed in class 5 D. Over 100 remain in the 1917 class eligible for limited service or with remedial defects. Fifteen qualified men await action due to car requirements. Several Newark stores hire women to drive delivery cars.
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