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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
3
Washington reports are that Premier Lloyd George signaled an imminent renewal of the German offensive in France. American high officers express absolute confidence the attack will be repelled and Germanys offensive power broken with heavy losses.
Cincinnati, May 24. A concert by Belgian violinist Eugene Ysaye, newly appointed conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony, raised between 35 000 and 40 000 dollars for the Red Cross. One box seat sold for 8500 dollars at auction.
From San Juan Del Sur Panama on May 24 advices say the government of Costa Rica has declared war on the central powers. The report notes a formal state of war as received by officials here.
Miss Mary E. Smith a noted writer of 12 novels and former editor of Red path's Magazine died at her Brooklyn home after a long illness. Born in Savannah on August 19, 1849 she promoted Henry George’s mayoral candidacy in 1887 and wrote under the pen name Christine Faber.
The ordnance department announced contracts for two picric acid plants. One at Brunswick, Georgia, costing about 7 million dollars, and another at Little Rock, Arkansas, costing about 3 million dollars.
Moscow dispatch says central powers endorse Turkish view that Muslims should head Crimea government, per official German wireless telegram.
Acting School Superintendent Fullerton received plans from P P Claxton, U S Commissioner of Education, proposing a military school program. Training would be at any university or college with 100 or more eligible students over 18, taught by army officers, with voluntary enlistment and government furnishing needed equipment where possible.
Secretary of Agriculture Shaw will require every thresherman in Ohio to report the bushels of wheat oats rye and barley he threshes. The data will help the food administration plan grain promises to allies and determine ship needs.
Washington reports higher overall food exports to the allies with a rise in flour shipments compensating for a decline in wheat. Department of Commerce figures show the only drop is in wheat, while flour exports jump to cover the loss.
A Berlin Tageblat report cited by The Berliner Tageblatt states that more than 2,700,900 German wounded and sick have been sent back to the front while 692,000 have been discharged as unfit for further service, per Surgeon General Schulz in the Reichstag.
A Bolivian plenipotentiary Munoz Reyes arrived in Tokio to arrange a big scale Japanese emigration to Bolivia. The plan targets 10 000 Japanese farmers to settle vast uncultivated land as a first step with a broader South American development.
Washington dispatch reports two Ohio men among Moldavia casualties. John Schuh of Portsmouth and Ray Swartz of Pleasant Hill are identified among the deceased. The loss adds to a toll from the voyage, with details pending official casualty lists.
Rosario Borgia, alleged bandit leader and slain policeman Genthin Richards, was sentenced by Judge EPD Fritch to die in the electric chair at Columbus on September 13. Associate Frank Mazzano faces a September 16 execution.
Senator Jones of Washington introduced an amendment to the emergency agricultural bill declaring the country bone dry for the war. The provision would prohibit the production of beer and wine for the duration of the conflict.
Phoenix May 24 the lower house approved the joint resolution to ratify the federal prohibition amendment by 29 to 3. The senate had already passed it unanimously yesterday.
In Washington on May 25 the Senate military affairs committee learned that over 200,000 American soldiers were sent to France in May. They expect June figures to exceed May as War Council members discussed mobilization progress.
American women of the American Fund for French Wounded, at the French government's request, plan to establish near the birthplace of Lafayette the first in a new chain of child saving dispensaries with capacity for 600 war victims.
The War Department announced that enough heavy Browning machine guns to arm a complete division have been manufactured and are being shipped to Camp Meade Maryland. An equal quantity for instruction has been sent to all National Guard training camps and national army cantonments where troops are training.
From Copenhagen on May 25 reports describe ongoing disorder in Prague and Austria with demonstrators praising President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George. Reports say Czech and southern Slav groups prepare to stage violent demonstrations as Parliament reopens.
In Washington on May 25, a bipartisan plan to delay the revenue bill until after the fall elections moved forward in Congress. The House Ways and Means Committee agreed to a process where leaders would meet with Secretary McAdoo to seek an agreement. President Wilson reportedly supports the plan.
The president of the New York City Board of Aldermen states that half of every dollar devoted to charity is consumed by administration, leaving the remainder for aid. This reveals the administrative cost burden on charitable funds in the city.
The sister of J. P. Morgan tours France's ruined villages at a devastated section, aiding reconstruction before German forces advance undo much of the relief work.
The Plains hosts include Mrs. Colonel Locke and daughter Helen with guests Mrs. Joe Hutchins Mrs. Ernest Whitlatch and Floyd Whitlatch, Mrs. George Ball entertained, and families such as the Loomis Hawk and Rizer households. Miss Fan Mattison leaves for Poston after visiting relatives, Alfred Mattison helps build a new house, Hattie Finney Douglas welcomes a six and a half pound girl, Clyde Shipley departs for Michigan with Athens men, Liz Guess Rosco Sheilds visit near Connett, Henry Verity visits Nelsonville guests Zine Courtney, and Robert Hawk's address is listed as 662 Aero Squadron Box 4 Kelley Field San Antonio Texas.
The notice authorizes reporting any carrier delinquencies promptly to the office. It lists contact numbers Home Phone 98 and Bell Phone 290W for reach.
The Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor convention opened with sixty four delegates. Highlights include addresses by Rev Hendershott and C R Cline on contributions, training for leaders, and war related relief work. Seventy four percent of CE leaders have joined war work with 140000 Endeavorers in the military, 8000 from Ohio.
A social event drew about 150 guests who received serves and rites in a ceremonial gathering. Details are sparse, but the attendance indicates a notable community turnout and formalities observed by attendees.
Usual Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 and a morning service at 10 30 with the theme The Essential Conditions of Church Union The evening program unites with the Christian church for the closing session of the Christian Endeavor convention.
The twenty seventh annual alumni banquet took place last night in K P Hall with a program by the Athens Saxophone Orchestra. Mrs Julius Fischer welcomed fifty nine Senior class members, greeting them to the alumni. Karl Walters replied as Senior class president. Lucile Kaelin sang Bird of Love Divine, and the orchestra performed again. Mrs B B LeFever sang The Sunshine of Your Smile. A two course banquet followed served by the Pythian Sisters. Dr A L Pritchard acted as toastmaster and toasts included Our Boys in Khaki, Freedom For All Forever, and An Alumni Service Flag. The event concluded with a dance led by Miss Herrold and Norman Theisy.
The West End Building sixth grade champions, chaperoned by teacher Miss Harrold, held a Kentner Hill picnic. The group, named Champions, has won two straight track meet titles and won two literary contests. Thirty five students attended.
Earl Harman a local yards fireman was called yesterday and left for Camp Lee Virginia to serve in the heavy artillery.
The laurel committee for Decoration Day should have their laurels at K P Hall by noon Wednesday. A general invitation is extended to the citizens of Nelsonville.
Ed Balch Julius White Lawrence Favorite and Leo Benedict were returned to the Boy's Industrial School at Lancaster by Chief Pearson. Balch, a Nelsonville boy, had been sent there a month ago after the boys broke into a pool room at Enterprise and stole tobacco and cigars. The stolen goods were located and returned to the owners.
Red Cross headquarters calls for assistance as work rooms resemble a deserted village. There is much to do and few volunteers. Two or three women are typical. about one hundred more are badly needed each weekday afternoon and evening except Saturdays and Sundays.
Miss Gibbs conducts a Wednesday afternoon program as twenty five first graders host the next year’s class. Guests joined games and contests on the grounds in a delightful, brief interlude of school life.
Mr and Mrs J B Hanning visit their son and daughter in Columbus. Mrs Clifford Conn from Millfield visits Mrs E C Dugan on Kentner Street. Several locals attend the Cleo Patra show in Logan and others from McArthur Crooksville and Enterprise join commence ment guests staying with local hosts.
John Zeller and Lieut 8 D Mann visited the area while Mrs N B Cook and others hosted relatives in Middleport. A First Presbyterian church program on Thursday features Miss Lottie McMillen and Miss Lucille Kaelin with recitations solos and impersonations, admission ten cents for Cross funds. Rev Hendershott's son Andrew had adenoids removed in Athens and is recovering well.
The federal trade commission announced complaints accusing 11 corporations of unfair trade competition in manufacturing and selling oil pumps tanks and related products. Among Ohio companies named are The Standard Oil Company and the American Tank Company of Cincinnati.
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