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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
1
American forces in France repelled German raids and took Belleau Wood in a night assault. Paris reports a brilliant operation with 150 prisoners including a captain and multiple machine guns captured.
General Pershing reports ninety one front line casualties with 47 killed in action seven died of wounds three died of disease one from airplane accident four from other causes twenty severely wounded two wounded and seven missing. Marine list totals fifty casualties include 46 killed in action two died of wounds and two wounded. Names listed include Corporal W E B Lucas and Privates F E Dennis A N Fauble L G Ring M E Seal R A Davis among others.
United Press reports in Washington on June 26 that four new draft calls add 124 525 men to the July mobilization, on top of a 200 000 call issued the previous night. Combined with school requisitions and class 1 registrants, July totals rise to about 243 436, with further mobilization needed to meet year-end targets.
Secretary of War Baker told the Senate military committee that for the present the War Department prefers not to change the draft age. He argued the amendment to broaden ages from 21-30 to 20-40 lacks a thoroughly worked out plan and is unlikely to pass.
London reports heavy damage from dawn bombing raids on Karlsruhe Saarbrucken Offenbourg. Four enemy planes were shot down, three British aircraft missing. Attacks targeted railway sidings and factories, engine sheds barracks, explosive works, and the railway station.
London reports the British government has prepared a definite policy on a league of nations The Express says Lord Curzon will present a key statement in the House of Lords today The text notes the strong drive people show to obtain both needs and desires.
Scoutmaster calls Troop 1 to meet at seven tonight at the Monument on campus for a swimming party. Attendees will swim and socialize as part of troop activities.
The Rev Oscar W Riley J P has been appointed YMCA Secretary for service abroad. He plans to depart around mid or late next month and may be assigned to an army camp with American Red Cross workers supporting allied forces. His exact duties and camp remain undetermined, likely religious instruction. He will apply for passports as soon as blanks arrive from Washington.
At the capital heads of 811 war departments acknowledge gas warfare's rising role in the conflict. Reports cite about twenty gases used so far, each prompting changes in protective masks. America is developing its own gases along with masks to counter them.
Amsterdam dispatch reports neutral leaders may push mediation after speeches by Foreign Secretary Balfour and Foreign Minister Von Kuehlmann. Sources say Holland’s queen, Spain’s king, Scandinavian rulers, Switzerland’s president or regional governors could offer mediation to seek a reasonable peace.
A Moscow telegram reports rumors of the former Czar's assassination at Ekaterinberg by the Red Guards, while Venia the Russian paper asserts the murder. An earlier Moscow dispatch denies the claim as unfounded. Also notices a Fourth of July ball in Amesville with Saxophone and Linscott Orchestra.
Frederick A. Delano member of the Federal Reserve Board indicated plans to resign. He reportedly seeks a major's commission with General Pershing in France. Also the Senate approved organizing a volunteer Slavic legion in the United States for front line service composed of oppressed Austrian and German races.
Italian forces regain their original line along the Piave and Montello sectors as they press a limited counter offensive. Austrian losses are reported near 250,000 with many drowned during retreat. Major Baracca’s body found after his suicide to avoid capture.
Washington June 26 drawing of order numbers for the 800000 men who registered on June 5 will be held Thursday in the Senate office building. Five classes will be established to assign relative liability for service, with the draw determining class placement rather than call order, and class one likely to lead to early service if fit.
Atlanta June 26 Two gangs of German prisoners working on Fulton county roads are fired by W M Poole chairman of the county public work committee He calls them a lazy bunch of loafers and says he has almost exhausted himself trying to get a day’s work.
A serialized account by J. W. Pegler tells the true story of the American legion in the Canadian army known as the Lost Legion. It covers Maj. Rassmussen and Lieut. Col. Griffiths, their wounds and comebacks, and notes the Distinguished Service Cross award.
Washington June 26. The Senate opened debate on changing the selective service age with mixed views. Support favored raising the age above 31 while opposing dropping below 21. Proposals set limits from 18 to 60 with variations.
Alexander Kerensky former Russian premier arrived in London recently officials deny political significance in the visit or in a planned trip to the United States.
Passengers aboard a French steamship report pamphlets dropped by German aviators claim a blockade of New York and raids on Boston Atlantic City and as far west as St. Louis. The United States is depicted as terrorized by Luftwaffe attacks and Brooklyn residents seek shelter in cellars.
George Riley of West State street, an 80 year old Civil War veteran, escorted his grandson George Harrison Rowell of Albany to the Athens depot for Camp Sherman departure. Riley expressed pride in the moment though age limited further travel.
American troops in Belleau Wood battled through a dense field of German machine guns hidden in trenches and behind rocks. The relentless crawling advance forced the enemy to flee from emplacements, leaving weapons and ammunition behind as U.S. forces gained ground.
Washington D. H. June 26 Corporal Earl Thomas M Company 166th Infantry died of wounds in action. His mother Mrs James M Thomas R D 6 receives notice from the War Department that she is beneficiary of the government life insurance. The policy pays 55.50 monthly until the $10,000 is paid.
Marion report confirms 22 year old Robert L. died at Camp Bwan from sunstroke six weeks after leaving town for Camp for Ky. The note mentions Little Giant Trucks advancing in BF July 18st and lists H. Van Den Broeck among others.
A special train carried Athens county men to Camp Sherman with about two dozen volunteers from Athens and surrounding towns. The Carbondale band led the procession with a 35 star flag, carried by sailor C. L. McKibbin on leave from Newport News. The group included William Rex Nagle and many others from Nelsonville, Glouster, Chauncey, and Millfield, all welcomed by cheering crowds and families.
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