Social news from Colum bus features travelers and military moves
Local society notes list residents visiting Columbus and Toledo. Mrs Parker Carpenter returns from Columbus. Mr T B Warden and son visit Columbus Barracks. Mrs Edwin Finsterwald heads to Cincinnati then Atlanta for winter with husbands abroad. Lewis Brown released from Camp Jacksonville to resume Wellston work. Mildred Francis Brown recovering in Jacksonville. sons Arthur and Harley Moler promoted to first lieutenants in France. promotion notified August 14 at Camp Sherman.
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T. B. Warden
Harry Warden
Columbus
Edwin S. Finsterwald
Cincinnati
Don McVary
Atlanta
Camp
Sierman
Central Officers Training
Lewis Brown
L. V. Brown
Jacksonville
Pla
Wellston
Mrs. Brown
Mildred Francis
Ohio
W. E. Moler
Arthur
Harley
France
Sharman
Inventor touts electric tattooing machine
The inventor of an electrically operated tattooing machine claims it saves time and pain for recipients of that style of art.
Chance to join motor transport corps for Europe
Columbus reports Captain L. B. Barclay recruiting 5,000 volunteers for motor transport service to reach Europe in about 90 days. Open to all draft classes with no prior service required for drivers. others need experience. Barclay at the Chittenden Hotel today and tomorrow at 7 PM.
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Columbus
Motor Transport Corps
Europe
L. BE. Barclay
Chittenden Hotel
Newport News
Barclay
Chittenden Tiotel
Tomorow
Athens county War Board outlines new construction committee
The Athens county representatives of the Ohio Branch of Council of National Defense form the Proposed New Construction Committee. Members are R. Leopold acting secretary George Whipple chairman Fred Alderman and Fred Beckler. The group will dedicate time to oversee all new building construction while the War Industries Board curbs nonessential projects to conserve materials for war work.
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Athens County
Ohio
Council of National Defense
R. B. Leopold
George Whipple
Fred Alderman
Fred Beckler
War Industries Board
Russian Prisoners War Relief Appeal Urges Aid
Copenhagen office of Moscow prisoners relief asks AP to convey appeal for over two million Russian POWs in Germany and Austria. At least 200000 are ill and death notices arrive daily. other committees in London Paris The Hague and Berne have halted work due to food shortages.
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Copenhagen
Moscow Prisoners' War Relief Committee
Associated Press
America
Germany
Austria
Copenhagen Committee
London
Paris
Hague
Berne
Emergency Hospital for Camp Sherman Authorized
Camp Sherman at Chillicothe Oct 1 The camp community committee authorized the erection of an emergency hospital costing eight thousand dollars. The facility will be built in the community group. The erection committee membership was increased from four to nine.
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Ohio
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Austrian forces evacuate Udine and abandon war material
A late dispatch to the Italian Embassy reports Austrian troops evacuated Udine, leaving behind substantial war materiel. Udine had housed the governing authorities in occupied Italy since last November, located 45 miles from the Piave and near the Austrian border.
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Washington
Udine
Piave
Abdication Talk Surfaces in Wer Cabinet
The Vossische Zeitung reports the Wer Cabinet debating Kaiser abdication. Dr Der Bruck, head of the Privy Council, plans to present the abdication document to Wilhelm.
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Copenhagen
Vossischs Zeitung
Wer
Kaiser
Dr. der Bruck
Privs Council
Wilhelm
British Advance Near Audenarde Gains Prisoners
British forces pressed toward Audenarde in today’s fighting advancing to within three miles of the town. About 1,000 prisoners were captured along with three guns and four motor ambulances.
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Lowell Mellett
France
Audenarde
National Council Proclaims Slav State Across Balkans
In Zurich the National Council at Saraveto called for a united Slav state spanning Bosnia Herzegovina and Serbia. Crowds liberated those detained over the Archduke Ferdinand assassination, an early war catalyst, as part of the episode.
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Zurich
Saraveto
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Serbia
Archduke Ferdinand
Italians Overrun Ventian Plains Advance Toward Belluno
The War Office reported Italian troops have reached Fadalto about 20 miles beyond the Piave and are closing on Belluno and Aviana, each roughly 25 miles from the river.
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Rome
Ventian
War Office
Fadalto
Piave
Belluno
Aviana
Italian advance persists on 125 mile front
A news dispatch from General Diaz to the Italian embassy reports the Italian advance continuing on a front of more than 125 miles despite Austrian appeals for an immediate avaiance. Rome cables say 6090 Italian prisoners of war have been freed and held behind Austrian lines to work on fortifications under Italian gunfire. Evidence of Austro-German barbarities and willful destruction accompanies recaptured Italian cities.
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Washiington
Diaz
Rome
Socialists Demand Abdication of Kaiser and Dismissals
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph quotes the Volszeitung of Leipstle saying independent socialists in Germany plan agitation for immediate abdication of Emperor William, dismissal of Field Marshal von Hindenburg, and withdrawal of commands from crown princes of Russia and Bavaria.
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London
Germany
Emperor William
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Russia
Bavaria
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Volszeitung
Leipstle
Redeeming War Savings Pledges in Ohio
The Ohio War Savings Committee expects redemption of unpaid pledges totaling about 10 million dollars within the next two and a half months. Officials stress these pledges are solemn obligations and honor requires their fulfillment, reflecting the government's reliance on citizens to uphold the pledge.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio War Savings Committee
War Savings Stamps Promise 4.27 Percent Return
A government message urges citizens to invest in War Savings Stamps. It claims their dollars will fund arms and supplies for the war effort and promises a 4.27 percent interest return when the funds are repaid.
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Sam
German 77 mm gun captured by Ohio boys on tour
A 77 millimeter German field gun weighing 7 350 pounds, captured in the Soissons sector, is exhibited in Columbus, then to tour the state. It was delivered to the Ohio War Savings Committee by the treasury department as a testimonial of the campaign success in the state.
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Ohio Boys
Columbus
Ohio War Savings Committee
Ohifeans
Soissons
State War Savings Committee
Treasury Department
Markets Record Mixed Livestock Prices Across Cities
Cincinnati reports cattle receipts 2500 hogs 9000 and sheep 7000 with lambs at 15.00 to 15.50 while Pittsburg quotes cattle receipts light with prime veal calves 17 to 18 dollars and hogs mostly 17.50 to 18.35 for various grades and stags around 12.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg
Nee
Stags
Grain closes in Toledo market with mixed cash prices
In Toledo on November 1 cash corn trades at 1.40 per bushel while oats sell around 71 cents. Barley about 99 cents. Clover futures show Nov 24.00 and Dec 23.95 with Jan 24.05. Alsike sits near 18.55 for Dec and 18.60 for March. Timothy ranges 4.90 to 5.10 across months.
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Toledo
Ohio
Dee
Alsike
Timothy
Grain and pork futures prices in Chicago market notes
Oct and Nov corn at 1.15 dollars per bushel with Dec 1.13 and Jan 1.15 percent. Outs for Oct Nov 67 4 cents, Dec 66 4c, Jan 66 percent. Pork futures show Nov at 34.90 and Jan at 42.00.
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Chicago
Mixing honeys produces a darker color than the originals
A blend of two or more honeys yields a darker hue than any single honey used. The statement notes that mixing affects color depth rather than sweetness or aroma.
Republicans Urge Preparedness for Peace in Postwar Era
Will H. Hays, chair of the Republican National Committee, called for electing Republicans to Congress to lead reconstruction after the war. He argued Republicans once sought preparedness for war and now must push for instant peace, saying the next Congress must shoulder the postwar burden with the party’s leadership.
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Washington
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Congress
Dayton to lift indoor gathering ban except schools
Dayton announces the indoor gathering ban due to influenza will be lifted Saturday morning with state board approval. The ban, in place since October 15, ends for general venues while schools reopen later due to rising child cases. only adults will be admitted to theaters and other indoors venues.
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Dayton
Department of Health
State Board
Spain adopts new process for plated wool and clay ornaments
A new method in Spain improves electroplating of small decorative items made from wool, clay, glass, or paper with gold, silver, or copper. The technique aims to enhance durability and finish for intricate ornaments and jewelry-like pieces.
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Spain
Make Good Your War Savings Pledge
A call urging citizens to fulfill a wartime savings pledge, stressing that keeping a promise is preferable to none, and warning that broken pledges weaken support for the war effort.
Epidemic Delays War Stamp Prize Ceremony in Ohio
An influenza epidemic postpones the Vacation Thrift Contest prize presentation by Governor Cox. The ceremony, set for Friday October 25 at the statehouse in Columbus, will be rescheduled when feasible to honor War Savings Stamp salesmen.
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Columbus
Statehouse
War Savings
Cox
Kaiser Crown Rejected in Hohenzollern Rule Debate
The piece argues against the idea that the Hohenzollerns retain power, challenging the notion of their ongoing sovereignty. It discusses the political shift away from monarchical rule and the implications for German governance and national identity.
Teachers urged to speed War Savings drive in Ohio
Ohio War Savings Committee appeals to 29 000 teachers to renew stamp activities for the last two months of the year. Influenza setbacks had paused campaigns but preparations resume with the lifting of the ban.
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Columbus, O
Ohio
Ohio War Savings Committee
Government spending on weapons and War Savings Stamps linkage
The document notes that over $2.7 billion is spent on artillery automatic rifles small arms and ammunition. It states a purchaser of War Savings Stamps has an interest in this equipment.
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