21 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
1
Under William Phillip Simms United Press report from France and Rome on June 21 describes the German offensive stalling after three months with forces weakening. Allied action remains aggressive as American aviators bomb a Piave bridge despite Austrian efforts to hold.
United Press War Expert J W T Mason reports Germany will ship food to Austria Hungary from its own scarce supplies to stabilize the Dual Monarchy. The move sets a dangerous precedent as Vienna riots for rations and Germany faces internal strain from immediate expediency shaping war policy.
Lawmakers seek a Senate resolution to obtain from the President a definite stance on U S relations with Japan in Siberia. Questions ask if the United States will keep Japan out of Siberia and what Allied powers think of Japanese intervention. Publicity may be avoided.
American forces in Lorraine report heavy artillery north of Toul with over 6000 German shells and widespread gas use. General Pershing notes American machine gun fire inflicting losses on German patrols near Chateau-Thierry and in the Woëvre. artillery duels continue in Lorraine and surrounding areas.
United Press reports night fighting along the Piave from Montello to the Adriatic with Italian advantage, cavalry charges, and the capture of prisoners and materiel. Five Austrian divisions, about 60,000 men, are west of the river, while Austrians struggle to reinforce and ford flooded sectors.
Washington reports Marine Corps casualties totaling 127. Ten killed in action, nineteen died of wounds, ninety eight severely wounded. Listed wounded include A. E. Rusins Cleveland Ohio D. Carpenter Swanton Ohio W. F. Lindsey Cincinnati Ohio J. C. McMillin Cleveland Ohio F. J. Burton Martins Ferry Ohio E. G. Hamel Toledo Ohio A S King Cleveland Ohio. General Pershing also reports 38 US forces casualties: six killed in action one died of wounds three died of disease twenty seven severely wounded one wounded degree undetermined. Corporal C Hoffman Cincinnati Ohio among the severely wounded.
Fifty thousand demonstrators marched through Vienna shouting Peace Bread and clashed with police who used drawn cabers to disperse the crowd. Many civilians were injured in the unrest reported from Zurich via Journal dispatch.
London reports the United States built submarine chasers cooperating with destroyers to drive out U boats. British officers praise the crews’ smartness and efficiency. Meanwhile government action targets wheat thrashing profiteering with new licenses and fee caps in several states.
Community dance at Red Men's Hall Saturday evening invites all to attend. Public notice lists date, time, and open invitation for everyone to join the event.
Amsterdam reports Premier Van Seydier said Germany will send grain to Austria and Hungary will ship potatoes. News notes Germany’s grain shipments en route. Also reported is no hope for former German Chancellor Hollweg after a stroke. Mrs W. Elliott visits Mrs Ida Brown in New Vienna.
Washington reports Provost Marshall General Crowder issued a call for 8 976 draft registrants with grammar school education. They will be sent to technical schools for special training and then placed in special branches of service. The piece also urges saving through War Savings Stamps to help the war effort.
London reports successful British raids on the Picardy front with heavy enemy casualties in raids and patrols at Aveluy Wood Hebuterne and Boyelles. Prisoners and machine guns were taken as German attempts to retake ground northwest of Morris were repulsed with losses. The French advanced slightly northwest of Chateau Thierry and twenty prisoners were taken north of Hautesvesnes.
Former Governor Frank B. Willis of Delaware Ohio refuted a Athens rumor he sought the Ohio University presidency. Willis said the report is false and he never considered such candidacy. Local trustees and affiliates said they had no official indication of a bid.
Washington reports naval officials think the first Uboat raider may have gone home and a second may have taken its place, with no torpedoings this week and hints that U boats may not operate north of Jersey. Navy orders all district commanders to offer a $1,000 reward for discovery of a U-boat base.
Rotterdam dispatch to The Daily Telegraph reports Captain Persius, naval critic of the Berlinger Tageblatt, conceding U boat losses are inevitable due to stronger enemy defenses. He notes opponents will sustain tonnage needs and that German planners underestimated enemy resources.
Washington reports caution against over optimism despite Austrian strikes peace demonstrations and food riots. State Department notes unsatisfactory food conditions and unrest, warning such reports have preceded Teuton offensives. Austrian drive against Italy provokes internal reaction, with dissatisfaction over slow progress and hopes for a strong outcome to avert turmoil.
Ohio reports an unprecedented roundup of idlers and vagrants this spring with 60 to 70 workers at a time in some cities. Prosecutors police and courts cooperate to enforce work or jail, offering suspended sentences for plant work and sending the rest to workhouses or jails. Van Wert County sent eleven men to the penitentiary on tramping charges.
Washington reports that secretary of war Newton D. Baker backs an 18 to 45 selective service age. Congress may amend the army bill to adopt this range. Gen Crowder also favors lowering to 18, and General Enoch may push separate legislation. The plan aims to reduce disruption to industry and families.
Camp Sheridan Alabama June 20 The Thirty Second Division Ohio National Guard arrives in France after a year in training. Iain Tom Jones named chief billeting officer becomes first to set foot on French soil. Jones later nominated for state senator. A second base hospital unit of about 600 men is planned. Captain Diggs from Camp Travis leads officers training camp.
General Crowder ruled draft age men in games and similar civilian work may be assigned other duties by July 1 while professional ball players remain unsettled until a case is presented. Sam Sommer hosts a guest, Leo Hass of Cincinnati, for a few days.
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