Allies Agree on Armistice Terms at Versailles
Allied diplomats reached unanimous agreement on armistice terms to be presented to Germany at Versailles. Fronts across the western line push toward Maubeuge Hirel and the Meuse as American British French forces tighten the noose. Bolshevik Russia seeks ceasefire and peace talks. Captured Le Quesnoy adds 1 000 prisoners to earlier totals.
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Mons Canal
Meuse
Versailles
Germany
Russia
Ardennes
Oise
Guise
Aisne
Chateau Porcien
Gouraud
Peace on the Battlefield Spurs Allied Troops
The text notes that talk of armistice terms does not ease the fighting. Instead it motivates Canadian and Allied soldiers on the Canal du Nord front as they push forward. A photo depicts German machine gunners left dead in their dug holes.
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Canal-du-Nord
Ohio Voters in Athens County Face Several Contests
Voters in Athens County expected a large turnout with about 1500 service voters. The main races are for representative and common pleas judge, while Gov. Cox and former Gov. Willis renew their long standing contest. Prohibition referendums and tax amendment questions also appear on the ballot along with races for state officers and two supreme court seats.
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Athens County
James. M. Cox
Frank K. Willis
Ohio
Cox
Willlis
Guv. Cox
Wilson
Earl TD. Bloom
Bowling Green
Wm. D. Fulton
Newark
Chester E. Bryan
London
Joseph McGhee
Jackson
James EB. Robinson
Marysville
Court of Appeals
Phil M. Crow
Third District Court of Appeals
Typographic Error In Local Ad Forged Signatures
In a Messenger edition an ad for the County Dry Federation carried a forged signature line from the Republican committee due to a compositor’s slip. The error, present yesterday, was not intentional and no one from the involved groups is to blame. The Messenger regrets the mistake and clarifies it was typographic.
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Messenger
A’ County Dry Federation
Athens County’ Publican Executive Committee
Republican Committee
Republican Committee of Spirit of Fairness
Republi
Republican
Terms Sent 10 Huns By Robert J. Bender Observers Report Armistice Terms
Washington dispatch describes the Allied armistice terms to Germany likely accepted and outlines key demands such as evacuations from France and Russia, surrender of equipment, dismantling of fleets, and Allied guard on ships with potential occupation of Kiel or Heligoland. It notes German political risk to Kaiser and rising unrest in Saxony and Bavaria.
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Robert J. Bender
Washington
Germany
United States
Paris
Allied Council
Teuton
State Department
Thue
France
Belgium
Russia
Rumania
Austria
Balkans
Heligoland
Kiel
Alsace-Loraine
Saxnny
Bavaria
Rodden
Hohenzollern Dynasty
Americans Push Forward in West London Front
American forces report continued gains between the Aisne and Meuse advancing about three miles on a twenty mile front. La Neauville fell closing Stewey Gap, Beaumont Heights and Grandes Armonieres captured, and German airplanes destroyed. In the north, Le Quesnoy and several villages near Valenciennes were taken by the British, with progress in Mormal forest and additional gains after stiff resistance.
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Aisne
First
le Chesne
Ardennes Canal
Liggett
Meuse
le Quesnoy
Ghent
Audenarde
Tournai
Scheldt
Austro-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Copenhagen
Berlin
Washington
Allied Council
Versailles
Foch
London
Steway Gap
Ardennes
la Neauville
Stenay
Beaumont Heighhs
Grandes Armonieres
Sedan
Valenciennes
Haig
Jolimitz
Lerond
Queene
Franzoy
le Petit
Maria
Mormal Forest
Miners Push Coal Output as Patriotism Fuel
Glouster Ohio November 5 Mine Number 255 at Drydock reports its top five loaders produced 1 205 tons in two weeks. At Modoc Mine 281 the five leading workers moved 1 023 tons, totaling 1 428 tons for the two mines. Notable contributors include Joe Toczik loading 226 tons and buying Liberty bonds, Santford and Preston Bentley with 464 tons, and Joe Rhen with a partner totaling 496 tons.
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Glouster
Ohio
Drydock
Sunday Creek
Modoc
Joe Toczik
Santford
Preston Bentley
Joe Rhen
Yanks Strike Savage Blow Along Meuse
American First Army troops resumed their attack and crossed the Meuse at Brieulles and Clere Petit amid stiff opposition. They advanced about four miles under heavy artillery fire, taking Beaumont Cesse and Jauinay Forest and completing occupation of ta Neuville. Doughboys crossed pontoon bridges, driving Germans from the east bank toward the Woëvre forest.
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London
First Army
Meuse
Brieulles
Cler le-Petit
Frank J. Taylor
France
Beaumont
Cesse
Jauinay Forest
Ta Neuville
Dun and
Woevre Forest
Great Election Weather Today in Ohio Vote Opener
Columbus November 5 perfect weather opened Ohio’s election day with state congressional judicial and county races on the ballot. Fewer than 900000 votes expected due to soldiers and war plant workers abroad. Governor Cox voted at Dayton and awaited returns. former Governor Willis finished campaigning in Hardin then voted in Delaware.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Dayton
Willis
Hardin
Delaware
Half million Austrians, Italians clash after armistice votes
Washington reports half a million Austrians were taken prisoner by Italians before the armistice was signed, according to cables. In New York the German Club becomes the Lafayette House, nursing and entertaining wounded American soldiers as they recover. The six story building now features cheerful colors and a canteen with White-clad attendants aiding wounded servicemen.
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Washington
Mercy
Kultur
New York
Duetsches Verein
Submitting War Game 15 Latest Report From Capitals
Washington reports Secretary Daniels believes most German submarines have returned to bases. Berne notes German submarines in the Mediterranean sailed to home ports via Gibraltar.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels Waa
Tony
Berne
Leipzizer Neusten
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Wilson cancels trip to Princeton to vote in congressional election
President Wilson, due to pressing business, cancelled plans to travel to Princeton to cast his ballot in the congressional elections. A patent has been granted for a knee strap used by outdoor writers.
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Wilson
Washington
Princeton
N. J
Couple Ties Note of Legal Marriage License Record
Licensed to Marry Clifford Douglas 21 laborer Athens Alice Mendenhall 22 bookkeeper Albany Harry Westfall 23 engineer Creola Marin Bircher 23 Nelsonville.
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Clifford Douglas
Athens
Alice Mendenhall
Albany
Harry Westfall
Engineer Creola
Marin Bircher
Nelsonville
Married at home in Athens and Albany couples wed
Clifford Douglas of Athens and Alice Mendenhall of Albany were married yesterday evening November 4 1918 by Rev Wm J Werrener at his home 79 West State Street.
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Clifford Douglas
Athens
Alice Mendenhall
Albany
Wm. J. Werrener
West State Street
Swiss Army Motorcyclists Employ Ski Equipped Machines
Swiss army riders train with motorcycles fitted with skis to traverse snow covered roads. The modified bikes enable mobility in heavy snow, improving logistics and patrol capabilities during winter conditions.
Both Parties Claim Majority in Congress
Washington reports show early returns from the election era as voters turn out in force. Democrats claim a Senate majority is certain with gains in Rhode Island and Nebraska and potential losses in Illinois and Kansas, while Republicans push for fifty Senate seats and a two seat majority. House results remain uncertain as both parties project gains. current tally sits at 210 Republicans, 210 Democrats, seven independents and eight vacancies.
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Washington
Senate
Rhode Island
Nebraska
Illinois
Kansas
South Dakota
Massachusetts
House
Democratic National Committee
Ffteen
New York
Massachucstts
Iunoiss
Kentucky
Fine concert given for the college units
A morning performance in Ewing Hall by four Nelsonville professionals delighted the army and navy training corps. Mrs Rauch soprano, Mrs Ames cellist, Miss Elizabeth Sisson saxophonist, and Miss May Lines entertained with vocal and instrumental numbers. The Messenger confirms good mess, hearty noon stew, and sound health with no influenza cases.
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Ewing Hall
Army and Navy Training Corps
Nelsonville
Rauch
Ames
Elizabeth Sisson
May Lines
O. U
Howard Hall
Men Eligible for Central Officers Training Schools
War Department notice from Military Training Division Chicago dated November 2 1918 to all examining officers clarifies that Class One men registered before September 12 1918 who are physically fit are eligible for induction to attend Central Officers Training Schools including Camp Fremont California. By command of Major General Barry.
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Plant
Ohio 8. A. I
War Department
Central Department Office
Military Training Division
Chicago
Illinois
Central Officers’ Training Schools
Camp Fremont
California
Barry
Germany protests Allied aerial raids in war notes
The United States warns Germany to halt air attacks on civilian towns outside designated zones. Berlin protests recent Allied bombing of seven German towns with civilian losses, as Washington cites reciprocal actions.
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Washington
United States
America
Legation
Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
Department
Persuasive stranger swindles whiskey sales in Athens area
A con man posing as a liquor supplier visited homes in Alexan and Lodi Townships three weeks ago. He sold whiskey and beer by the gallon, keg, and case, cash or checks, then vanished. Banks flagged dishonored checks and police are seeking the man who left locals facing fourteen peace conditions. Electricians in Ireland are causing harnessing falls of the Liffey river to power rail and industry in Dublin.
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Athens
Alexan
Lodi
Ireland
Liffey
Dublin
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Hale Milligr
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