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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
1
New York May 1 Hindenburg staggers under a German setback at Ypres as Allied defense strengthens. General Foch’s push and American manpower threaten Kaiserism’s hold while the German high command curbs losses even as renewed attempts loom. The vast Allied line holds, signaling potential collapse if westward pressure continues.
Washington May 1 The War Department must show Congress it can officer clothe equip and arm a larger army without delay before broad mobilization is approved Secretary Baker will present estimates and plans to the House military committee but no figure is yet released officials foresee a force possibly 2 500 000 to 3 000 000 or more pending space and camp arrangements
Night action on the French front with American forces fighting fierce duels. A village is reported wiped out as American guns bombarded German rear areas and front lines. Heavy rains, mud, and deep trenches slow moves while hot meals are carried to front lines under shellfire.
General Von Arnim could not push on after Allied blows near Ypres. German shelling along the Ypres to Hazebrouck line was light apart from small raids and outpost clashes. The enemy will likely attempt another attack on the hills southwest of Ypres, but the Sunday losses forced a division shift requiring hours or days to penetrate.
London dispatch reports Haig saying a local enemy attack on a post near St Jul ie three miles northeast of Ypres was repulsed by machine guns. Raids on enemy posts in the Meteren sector yielded prisoners, and French forces improved positions around Lacre with a minor operation.
Captain Normal Hall and Eddie Rickenbacker, American aviators, claimed credit for destroying a German Albatross over the front lines near 6 p.m. The pursuit crossed into enemy airspace as bullets struck their planes, but both returned safely. Rickenbacker, famed former auto racer from Columbus, Ohio, earned his first aerial victory.
A fire in Unio Town started in Robert Andersons saloon on Public Square and spread to adjacent buildings. Firefighters from Unio and Dover battled the flames for about three hours with officials estimating losses around 100000.
E. R. Lash, local recruiting officer for the U S Marine Corps, sends Russell Males of Millfield to Cincinnati at noon today. Public interest in the corps grows due to a recent order greatly enlarging the service.
Funeral services for the late Elza Russell will be held at his sister Mrs C J Flowers home 120 Lancaster Street Thursday morning at 10 o clock Burial will be made in Union Street Cemetery.
London dispatch reports that German agents are pressing Mexico to provoke U.S. involvement. The situation is described as growing more serious and potentially drawing United States into action.
Washington May 1 The War Trade Board ordered a standard price on crude rubber and took control of all stocks and sales. The move affects hundreds of importers manufacturers and dealers and aims to prevent tire price hikes while keeping market action from being jammed.
Athens County needs 100 300 by Saturday night to complete its Third Liberty Loan quota. F L Alderman appeals for immediate bank payments of five percent and notes Boy Scout drive supports the effort. Towns listed show varying oversubscribed or shortfall amounts with Athens, Nelsonville, Coolville and others contributing toward the county total.
Washington May 1 Today's army casualty list shows 72 names with eight killed in action three dead of disease one dead of wounds two missing one dead of accident and one dead of other causes five wounded severely and 651 wounded slightly. Missing are Lieutenants William H Jenkins and Franklin Pedrick. Dr Fordyce attends Massillon meeting to speak on changes in treatment and management at Athens State Hospital.
General Haig praised the British army in a general order from London dated May 1, praising the 19th Division and congratulating the Second Army and other units including the 9th 12th 25th 21st 49th and 21st divisions for resolute courage against enemy attempts to break resistance.
The Athens Ice and Storage Company will hold ice price at 45 cents per hundred pounds for cash purchases this summer. Coupon books charged on accounts cost 50 cents per hundred pounds due to higher labor, materials, and collection costs. The new rule takes effect today May 1.
Lieut. Clayton F. Ingersoll aged 22 from Rockford Illinois was killed yesterday during a practice flight at a French aviation field. The War Department notified his father with the latest military message issued today.
United Press dispatch from Lorraine reports National Army troops arriving from American camps bring high spirits and strength to the American front. Officers note their eagerness to fight, fraternization with locals, and some engagements with French partners as the Germans renew artillery activity northwest of Toul.
President Wilson launches a Buy Another Bond campaign calling 1,000,000 Americans to join him by purchasing a $50 Liberty Bond with $5 down and $5 monthly installments. He aims to raise at least $50,000,000 more as 12,000,000 Americans have already subscribed, while per capita support lags due to wealthy nonparticipation.
Secretary Robert Leopold received honor at the Ohio Commercial Secretary's Association convention by election to the Board of Trustees. Other trustees include secretaries from Cleveland Cincinnati Marion Springfield Akron and Canton chambers of commerce.
The local draft board reports 3586 registrants in Athens County with 1128 placed in Class 1 after questionnaires. 119 are in service including April inductions while 47 are delinquent for not returning forms or skipping examinations. Forty seven are physically unfit, 724 eligible for service with 676 white and 48 colored, 23 white deferred for treatment. 124 accepted for limited or special service. 117 white and 7 colored. With April 26 calls, exhaustion could occur in eight to nine months, and several hundred more names may be added since June 5, 1917.
Gabrel depe, whose assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo sparked the great war, died Tuesday of tuberculosis at the Fortress of Theresienstadt near Prague. He was 18 when the event set off the Austrian ultimatum to Serbia and the mobilization of European armies began.
The forecaster warns of a heavy frost tonight and advises gardeners to cover beans and young cabbage plants. Cabbage and other vegetables should be protected and toes kept warm as temperatures drop with clear skies. Me yer reports colder nights ahead, suggesting caution until the cold spell passes.
Blaine May 1 A resident was driven from town by about 150 business people and miners who accused him of being pro German He was forced to raise a flag and salute it before leaving He was the only man in town receiving a German newspaper.
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