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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
1
Franco American troops have entered Fere Forest and pushed to within six kilometers of Fere en Tardenois. Counterattacks north of Mezy were repulsed as forces captured Franquet Farm, with the front extending from the Marne east of Chateau-Thierry toward Fere en Tardenois.
Allied forces press the offensive along the Marne salient with Fere en Tardenois and nearby crossroads in French hands after a failed German counterattack at Vrigny. American and French troops retake villages north and south of the Ourcq, advancing two miles at many points.
Washington reports official estimates place American and allied casualties in the hundreds of thousands range in German propaganda claims. The high official notes 150,000 or more American losses with total Allied casualties possibly above 100,000, while Baker counters that U S losses are not out of proportion to forces engaged.
General Haig reports British troops repulsed strong enemy counter attacks in the Hebuterne and Meteren sectors last night and this morning. Major engagement news from the front notes continued Allied resilience and territorial gains.
An Italian aviator won the first successful night duel between airplanes. He attacked an Austrian bombing squadron in moonlight, downing one aircraft near Treviso with both occupants wounded and captured. He then engaged a second plane near Caposee where both occupants drowned.
Allied forces press offensive along the original German drive line from Soissons to Maine de Massiges. They close on Fere-en-Tardenois and Champagne positions, retaking outposts lost in the initial push. Massiges noted as captured.
Rome reports General Ludendorff told the Kaiser he would sacrifice half a million troops in the recent German drive and the Kaiser approved according to the Berne dispatch received today.
London July 26 The War Cabinet has approved the Irish recruiting plan and declares it operative.
London report says Japan will accept the American proposal to aid the Czechs in Siberia.
Ohio Collieries Company three Sugar Creek mines will resume work tomorrow after a three day shutdown caused by engineers and firemen demanding higher wages. Governor Cox sent George F. Miles to Athens to confer with company officers Subdistrict President Snyder and union members. A board from the Federal Fuel Administration will review the dispute as agreed.
In Washington July 26 an informant reports the German peace offer will be presented officially within ten days. Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Wisconsin is noted in the partial dispatches as involved in the coverage.
General Capeey named commander of French forces on the Saloniki front amid Franco-Italian Army advances. The combined Allied force presses forward as coordination among French and Italian units grows.
Local draft board reports a bulletin from State Draft headquarters indicating urgent calls for the 1918 registrants in August. Boards are urged to classify new registrants for class one and complete physicals immediately as drafts may use these men to meet quotas.
Columbus July 26 Governor Cox pardoned three penitentiary inmates upon board recommendation. The men are Francis O Connor Lorain County burglar Frank Williams Monroe County burglar and John Koehn Stark County non support. Connor a British subject will join the Canadian army.
Arthur Guy Empey author and soldier was honorably discharged by today’s orders after recently being commissioned as a captain in the national army and assigned to the adjutant general’s corps.
Paris July 25 official French War Office announcement confirms capture of Oulchy le Chateau the main German resistance center on the west side of the salient. Villemontoire between Soissons and Oulchy le Chateau also taken along with hundreds of prisoners.
Report from July 26 details Franco American forces pressing toward Fere-en-Tardenois and Ourcq as German retreat accelerates. Americans and French clear machine gun nests in Fere-Forest while heavy bombardments degrade German rail and road networks. Fires rise in Fere-en-Tardenois from dumps and depots as pursuit continues.
The British air ministry announced destruction of sixteen German aircraft with the probable loss of three more after being sent down out of control. Only three British planes are missing.
The food administration urged the American public to reduce sugar to two pounds per capita monthly starting August 1 to meet a world shortage and support allies and U S forces. Current ration is three pounds per month. If consumption does not drop, supplies for Belgium and welfare organizations aiding troops in Europe cannot be maintained.
Mrs Cordelia Crooks files for divorce in Muncie Indiana claiming her husband John J Crooks did not bathe from April 9 the marriage date until June 9 and that she does not know if he washed his face in that period.
London July 26. Striking munitions workers reach 200000 with tens of thousands idle. If differences are not settled by Tuesday up to 500000 could go out. Leeds action led to nationwide walkout by delegates from 300000 workers in fifty districts. Government refuses to lift embargo and proposes inquiry if strikers return. Birmingham delegates reject. It now hinges on government compromise or mobilizing idle army eligibles.
A reader recalls a Napoleon Ohio business leader detained at the German border who identified maps and a mapping system that penetrates United States locales. The piece questions how deeply Germany mapped Henry County and the nation, urging awareness of potential aims and a warning to prepare for Liberty Bonds next October.
Marietta papers note a select group from the 83rd Division trained at Camp Sherman and sent to Italy. One letter from a parent confirms a son is in Italy. Athens county men dominate the 83rd, with hundreds believed to serve. Newark stores hire women for unspecified roles.
Washington July 26 ninety eight casualties reported by General Pershing today include killed in action twenty one died of wounds four died of disease six wounded severely sixty missing in action six prisoner one Private R. E. McCaulleky Buckhannon W Va wounded severely and Private H. Wright Toledo O missing in action
Mrs. Margaret Watts aged 79 died at Athens state hospital yesterday from pneumonia after five years as a patient. The death occurred at the institution and was reported to local authorities.
Ralph C. Christmas, 28, of Zanesville, taking cyanide in his Virginia Hotel room, died last night. A draft card and 1-A tag found on him suggest he planned to report for Camp Sherman. he checked into the hotel Wednesday and was found by a chambermaid this morning.
Washington approves limits on wallpaper manufacturing to conserve paper. The War Industries Board acts after a conference with the War Service Commission of wallpaper producers. Restrictions take effect August 5.
Chicago liquor dealers will stop selling bottled goods over the bar on August 1 in response to a government appeal to prevent liquor sales to soldiers and sailors. Liquor must be served in glasses over the bar or delivered to customers by dealer messengers. The measure affects drug stores as well as saloons of all kinds.
London July 25 The White Star liner Justicia was sunk off the north coast of Ireland on Saturday by German submarines as she sailed with escorts including destroyers. The British admiralty announced the loss tonight and said she was attacked while in convoy with British ships.
A local notice announces a dance event at Red Men's Hall this Saturday. Proceedings are hosted by community organizers with music and social activities planned for attendees.
The document outlines Viereck's exposure as a German agent and his alleged disloyal ties. United States officers report he received funds from Austrian and German sources, and authorities seized a library of war propaganda once edited by him.
Stockholm July 26 report says the Pan-Executive Council approved Nicholas execution. Official Soviet notice says Moscow planned a trial for crimes against the people but Monarchist kidnapping efforts made the execution inevitable.
United Press reports the Woman's Committee of the National Defense Council found less than a quarter of Ohio households have coal, from 11,261 surveyed families in 38 counties. They reported 15,220 tons on hand and 3,583 tons needed to cover winter, totaling 1,359 tons.
M F Kabool formerly of Athens and recently employed in a Middleport fruit store died yesterday at Logan hospital of cirrhosis. He was about thirty and a cousin of A Kabool who owns the Court and State streets fruit store. Funeral services were announced.
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