Nothing New Report Says Gen Pershing
With the American Armies in France May 21 the official statement says there was nothing new to report besides artillery fighting on both sides. General Pershing listed forty one casualties including three killed, two dead of disease, one dead from wounds, seven dead in accidents, eighteen severely wounded, eight lightly wounded, and two missing. Captain Hall of Colfax Iowa is now listed missing after earlier reports of death. Captain James Norman Hall, Colfax Iowa, was reported alive in a German hospital wounded but not seriously.
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France
Lorraine
James Norman Hall
Colfax
Iowa
Lins
Blind veteran husbands win good wives in wartime study
London reports 109 marriages among St. Dunstan's blind veterans. Sir Arthur Pearson notes 108 bridesgrooms secure better incomes postwar as masseurs, shorthand writers, telephone operators, carpenters, and market gardeners trained at the hostel.
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London
United Press
Arthur Pearson
St. Dunstan’s
St. Dunstan
Presbyterian Assembly Pushes for Organic Church Union
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Columbus calls for an immediate conference with evangelic churches of America to pursue organic union. The resolution, presented by Dr. J Wilbur Chapman and committee on overtures, passed unanimously amid cheers from delegates.
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United Press
Columbus
Organic Union of the Evangelic Churches of America
Presbyterian General Assembly
Committee On Overtures
J. Wilbur Chapman
Assembly
Warm praise for hospital at Ohio camp
Washington May 21 Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio has an efficiently organized hospital in Ohio equal to any in the state and its professional services are of superior excellence Army Doctor F C Hoover recently returned from France reported to the War Department after an official investigation The death rate at the hospital was very low reflecting the officers attention to the organization
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Washington
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Ohio
F. C. Hoover
France
War Department
Knights Templar Conclave in Athens May 22
Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will hold a special conclave May 22 at 7 oclock to confer the Temple Degree on two candidates. All officers and members are requested to attend. W H Pierre Commander J A Palmer Recorder. Indigo residue after indican extraction is used in India as tobacco fertilizer.
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Knights Templar
Athens
W. H. Pierre
J. A. Palmer
India
Huge American Army Ready To Face Hun On West Front
Washington reports the first American field army of about 200 000 men has been formed in France. It may comprise two corps of three divisions each with A W Bjornstad as chief of staff and Major General Hunter Liggett commanding one corps. Possible commander is Major General Charles T Me en hoer.
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United Press
Washington
America
France
A. W. Bjornstad
Hunter Liggett
Charles T. Meénoher
Congress
Pershing
Fairbanks in Very Serious Condition Now
Indianapolis May 21 Following an examination by physicians this morning it was stated that Charles Warren Fairbanks condition was still very serious There is no improvement the doctors stated Doctor J C McDonald who has been attending the former vice president indicated that there was little hope for recovery The doctors and family refused to make any statement regarding the nature of the disease but it is understood to be brights disease
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Indianapolis
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Tors
J. C. McDonald
McDonald Files for Republican Nomination for Lieutenant Governor
Columbus attorney and former state representative Allen C. McDonald filed his declaration with Secretary of State Fulton seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Other candidates must file by June 13 to qualify.
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United Press
Columbus
Allen C. McDonald
House of Representatives
Fulton
Palmer son Horace back in line service in Army
Lieut Horace Palmer, once second officer in Company L Seventh Regiment, is transferred from aviation to line service after weeks in Texas training. He has two weeks left to complete aviation ground work when ordered back to infantry. Parents report no further details.
Fire destroys Fowler Airplane Plant and Emanuel cabinet works
In San Francisco on May 21 a fire engulfed the Fowler Airplane Co plant and the E L Emanuel cabinet factory destroying wooden buildings across a block. Damage nears 1 million dollars. Separately, Charles Spielman, convicted of burglary at Nelsonville, was sentenced to the Ohio State Reforma tory at Mansfield. Roy Evans, also convicted of burglary and larceny, received a sentence to the Ohio penitentiary after a judge rejected parole considerations.
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San Francisco
Calif
Fowler Airplane Company
E. & L. Emanuel Cabinet
Emanuel Company
Charles Spielman
Nelsonvile
Common Pleas
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Roy Evans
Nelsonville
Ohio
American Loss Growing Daily
Casualties among the American expeditionary forces abroad total 6130 to date with 752 killed in action and 2932 slightly wounded. Names listed include Dunlap Stewart a 27 year old clerk of Columbus and Mary Vivian Russell a 21 year old nurse in Athens.
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Washington
Dunlap Stewart
Columbus
Carrie Thomas
Glouster
Leslie J. Hunt
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Mary Vivian Russell
Athens
Paralyzed North Congress resident near death
Mr. T. F. Robins of North Congress street was stricken by paralysis Monday morning. There is no hope for his recovery and it is believed he can live but a short time. He is the father of Mrs. Arthur Boyles of North Congress street. the Robins moved here from Pomeroy about three years ago.
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T. F. Robins
North Congress Street
Robbins
Arthur Boyles
Pomeroy
Writer's Cramp and the Typewriter Salvation
The article notes writer's cramp affects middle aged writers with loss of control in thumb and fingers. It cites the typewriter as the best aid for those who suffer, offering a practical resource to manage the condition.
Sinn Fein Leaders Question German Plot After Arrest Wave
Dublin calm as government swoop arrests over 100 Sinn Fein leaders amid calls for proof of a German plot. Moderates back strong Irish stance, Alderman Kelly and John MacNeill named to replace De Valera and Griffith. Anti-draft fund near 1 million dollars as U S observers react.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Sinn
Ireland
Sein Fein
Sinn Felners
United States
Chamber of Commerce appoints treasurer and sets year plan
New chamber directors met Monday night to organize for the coming year. W. H. McKee was named treasurer as plans to strengthen departments were laid. The next meeting is set for Thursday May 23 while committees are formed.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. H. McKee
Akron arrest halts Athens check fraud case
Preston M. Cook, sought by county authorities for passing worthless checks on Athens merchants, was arrested in Akron on a forgery charge.
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Preston M. Cook
Athens
Akron
Lenroot congratulates Wisconsin senator elect from Ohio county
Hon. J. M. Foster received a May 3 1918 letter from Irvine L Lenroot newly elected U S Senator from Wisconsin. He expresses thanks for Ohio Republican committee congratulations and says Wisconsin result helps the Republican party nationwide.
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J. M. Foster
Wisconsin
Athens County
Ohio
Republican Party
Pew Named Publicity Manager for War Office
Marlin E. Pew is appointed publicity manager for the War Office. The newspaper man brings six years of experience and previously served with the committee on public information.
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WAR Office
Marlin E. Pew
Baker
Mr. Pew
As Ixperience
Wi Committee On Public Information
County hires dog catcher to enforce license law
County Commissioners appoint John Graham of Athena as official dog catcher at 75 dollars a month plus expenses. He will use a dog net four cages and a Ford truck to seize unlicensed dogs and impound them at the pound. Sheep owners are urged to report unlicensed dogs and dog-related incidents to aid arrests and convictions.
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Pesky
County Commissioners
John Graham
Athena
Graham
Fourteen-year-olds Trapped by Fire in Mine Near Charleston
Fourteen teen miners are trapped in the Mill Creek Cannel Coal Company mine at Villa ten miles north of Charleston after a gas engine explosion started a fire. Rescue teams work to clear smoke as a helper fan is started to create a safe airway for recovery.
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United Press
Charleston
W. Va
Mill Creek Cannel Coal Company
Villa
Australians weigh naming new capital Shakespeare
Australians consider a proposal to name the commonwealth's new capital Shakespeare. The suggestion places literary heritage at the center of national identity as debates continue about capital designation.
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The
Commonwealth
Shakespeare
New German Assault Plans Prove a Failure
German General von Hutler’s new method of assault collapses on the French front after early Riga success. The plan, once believed to crush the English and reach Paris, failed as French poilus held firm. Rehearsed units and integrated weapons failed to break the line, ending hopes of a western-front breakthrough.
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von Hutler
Pollus
LaFere-Amiena
Riga
Luden
Dorff
Koloossal
Paris
Germany
Althe von Hutier
von Hutier
St. Quentin
Oise
von Autier
Allied Forces Press Offensive Across Multiple Fronts
British general Haig reports successful raids in Flanders and Picardy with strong artillery fire near Aras and repulse of German attacks on the Flanders front. French detachments penetrate German first and second lines east of Rheims as Italian and French troops advance in the Alps and Macedonia driving Bulgars toward Koritza in a three day action.
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United
Xeas
London
Flanders
Picardy
Fandere
Aras
Haig
Pice
France
Macedonia
Ore
Rheime
Avré
Italian War Office
Astico
Adige
Cat Sile
Alban
Ita
Koritza
Oakdale Disaster Toll Rises Near 100 Dead
Officials say the May 2 disaster at the Aetna Company plant produced a growing death toll, with estimates at 175 and potentially 100 more missing bodies as debris and tangled cables hinder rescue efforts.
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Oakdale
Aetna Company
Artillery Barrage Planned at Camp Sherman
On May 21 at Camp Sherman Ohio three inch field pieces seventy fives and American 4.7 howitzers will be used in a barrage to be laid down on trenches occupied by imaginary troops tomorrow Battery F 2 Heavy Artillery and Battery F Light Artillery will fire the barrage with honor.
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Camp Sherman
Induction Notice for War Duty Mailed to 144 County Men
Notices mailed to 144 county men on May 27 for induction into military service. The earlier published list was not fully exhausted. Several men listed include Lester Scott Amesville Harry Kettell Neson John Dyer Glouster and others with deferrals for farming or agricultural work. Two men appeared before the Medical Advisory Board Corbett.
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Lester Scott Amesville
Harry Kettell
Neson
John Dyer
Glouster
William Glouster
C. M. DeLand
Nelsonville
Cathe M. Mount
Brose C. Wade
John Hate Ty Crawford
Athens
R. D
Jesse Vinton Meeks
Pratts
Ross Howard
L. Driggs
Ezra Wolfe
Amesville
Leslie Dabritz
Carbondale
Medical Advisory Board
Corbett
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Orgaing Union OF Churches
Ohi0
U.S
West Front
Fairbanks
Unnted Press
York
T. F. Robbins
By Webb Miller
Commerce Board IS
Lenroot
Fourtee
Henry Wood
St Quentin
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