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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson addresses the nation after the Paris signing announcing the war’s end. The White House release outlines the treaty’s meaning and the steps ahead for America as the Paris agreement takes effect.
A condensed chronology lists when Austria Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914, and other early moves including Germany on Russia and France, Britain on Germany, and Japan’s entry. It notes later battles and events such as Verdun attacks, Jutland, Laconia and Lusitania torpedoings, and Wilson’s diplomacy shifts through 1917.
German Foreign Minister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell signed the peace treaty in the Hall of Mirrors at 3 12 and 3 14 PM as Allied leaders including Wilson and Lloyd George followed. Premier Clemenceau closed the ceremony after 41 minutes with Chinese delegates absent.
A reflection on today’s Paris peace signing marking Germany's equality, with a montage of past June 28 events. It recalls Archduke Ferdinand’s 1914 assassination, Athens sidewalk woes of 1882, Gettysburg veterans’ 1913 reunion, and shifts in war and industry across 1914–1917, noting future writers may deem today more momentous.
A United Press dispatch from Paris reports the peace ceremony opened this afternoon. The Athens Daily Messenger received the message at 9 20 this morning Athens time. The Paris ceremony began at 3 04 Paris time.
President Wilson will land in New York this evening and attend a reception there after leaving Paris at 9 30. Secretary Tumulty announced the trip and a personal message from the president said he was well.
President Wilson proclaimed the peace treaty with Germany after its signing, describing a new world order based on collective security, international law, and guarded independence. Acting Secretary Polk sent congratulations to the negotiators, praising their work for world peace.
The speaker, deeply happy yet regretful, leaves France grateful for hospitality and friendships. He expresses sympathy for the French people, confidence in France’s future, and pride in association with its public figures, bidding France god speed on its path ahead.
Camp Sherman baseball team will visit Athens on Friday July 4 for a doubleheader with the Athens Elk team at Ohio Field starting at 2 PM. Grandstands are ready and a large crowd is expected. The Camp Sherman squad consists of professional players and the Elks promise a strong contest. The Athens High School band will perform and give a concert in the evening.
June 28 Paris report describes Premier Clemenceau inviting German delegates to sign the peace treaty. Ceremonial setup included multiple pens and medals on display, with cheers from thousands as troops opened a path for delegates to depart in the wake of the signing ending Germany’s bid for world dominion.
Future teachers from Athens and surrounding counties took the teachers examination at Ellis Hall. A total of 207 applicants were counted with 50 seeking elementary posts and 149 from other counties for teaching posts. Grading will be canvassed in a few days and certificates sent next Thursday.
President Wilson departing France issued a statement praising Franco American friendship and the generosity and charm of the French people while he served as the American representative among a nation that welcomed kindness toward the United States.
Washington dispatch says German plenipotentiaries Mueller and Bell will be the first signers of the peace treaty at Versailles. Allied signatories will follow, with the American delegation to sign before them. A department note confirms the order of signing by delegations.
On June 28 1918 British forces advanced a mile on a three and a half mile Picardy front while Austrians barely advanced in Flanders French troops moved nearly two miles along a five mile front south of the Aisne Italian artillery activity observed and German reports note activity near the Somme. The 1919 entry states the Germans signed the peace treaty ending hostilities.
A inventor secured a patent for a saw featuring a safety die to prevent knuckle injuries when working near walls or floors. The device improves hand and finger protection during cutting and handling tasks.
All men who have signed for the new National Guard Company are to be examined at the Armory on Monday forenoon. A federal inspection is scheduled for Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Armory. All men must be present.
Six of eleven Messenger carriers in Athens delivered papers this past week with perfect scores. Malcolm McCormick, Wy nde Vernon, Everett Shirley, Darrell Herron, Max Lewis, Fred Weber named among those honored.
Foreign Minister Mueller and Colonial Minister Bell said they would sign without reservations and follow the treaty, while the German delegation arrived for a signing ceremony in the Hall of Mirrors. The plan adjusted to let Germans sign earlier, with Wilson Clemenceau Lloyd George and two Germans at the center table.
Dispatches from London report that after government troops restored order in Hamburg the Berlin situation worsens. The government accuses communists and independent socialists of planning a nationwide revolution and orders arrests of their leaders. Some garrison troops threaten to quit the city.
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