German Navy May Refuse to Surrender
German and Austrian prisoners of war may be used to rebuild territories wrecked by war, reflecting retaliation against Central Powers for occupation damage and the forced labor of Belgians and French. Secretary McAdoo warns of heavy taxes and Liberty Loans as the financial system faces disruption and new credits to Allies. Reports say the former crown prince was shot crossing a border, with Germany and Austria reacting to the armistice and geopolitical shifts.
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Washington
Germany
McAdoo
War Department
Paris
Amsterdam
Court Docket Highlights 144 Civil and 9 Criminal Cases
The November term lists 144 civil cases and nine criminal cases. Divorces dominate civil filings with 49, alimony and injunctions feature repeatedly, while criminal counts include rape, assault, burglary, and concealed weapons. About 40 criminal cases may await grand jury action. few errors reported, many injunctions and money-related suits noted.
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Common Pleas Court
Grand Jury
F. D. Forsyth
de _ bonis
Daniel Fleming
John Bardin
Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Co
Turnip Bounty and Meat Packing Note from Torch Park
The Park Hotel receives a six pound turnip grown by J. E. Fultz of Torch, signaling fertile soil in Torch area. New Zealand cattle raisers report dressed calves retain flavor longer when skins stay on during long export journeys.
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Park Hotel
J. E. Fultz
Torch
New Zealand
HOUSES NEEDED BADLY IN ATHENS CITY
The Athens area faces an acute housing shortage with demand unseen before. Three families traveled from Coshocton seeking shelter while one six room rental drew thirty inquiries. The Messenger urges homeowners to rent parts of their homes to help newcomers and to plan more housing when possible.
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Athens
Coshocton
Robbins
Morris Avenue
May Train Wounded Yanks For College Roles At Camp Sherman
Wounded U S soldiers at Camp Sherman may receive college training to fit them for clerical and office work. Plans aim to build a University facility to educate Yanks if Camp Sherman becomes permanent after the war. The Y M C A and Fosdick Commission review the proposal and may decide in days.
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Camp Sherman
Fosdick Commission
War Department
American Boys Lead Across Shell-Swept Bridge
A World War I photo shows Capt Henry F Miller and fellow officers crossing a bridge on the western front under heavy shellfire in France. The censor withholds further details but notes the act as an early advance by American forces.
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Henry F. Miller
Western Front
France
Athens county board of visitors reorganizes for year
The Athens county board of visitors elected Prof. C. L. Martzolff as president and Mrs. E. W. Chubb as secretary. New members Mrs. D. J. Evans and Mrs. Mary Noss were appointed by Judge Phillips. They visited the county home and infirmary and chose delegates to the State Board of Charities meeting in Columbus.
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Athens County
Columbus
Evans
L. G. Worstell
James Sharp
Nelsonville
New Athens High to Welcome Principal Next Year
Ohio University football heals gate receipts to aid soldiers after flu ban. Athens High names temporary leader Miss Nellie Pickering as permanent head awaits a year end arrival. Coach Gullum’s team loses tackles Goddard Danford and end Grover to officers training. Danford shows promise.
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Morgan
Athens
Nellie Pickering
W. W. Ackley
Ohio University
Camp Sherman
Gullum
Butch” Grover
Dewey Goddard
Bryan Danford
Goddard
Danford
Grover
Uttle College
British Naval Forces in the War for Blood
London November twelve The United Press reports British warships have sunk two German battleships two armored cruisers two light cruisers seven destroyers five gunboats twenty submarines one Zeppelin and five armed auxiliaries since the war began. The fleet losses include eleven battleships three battle cruisers ten armored cruisers seven light cruisers fifty four destroyers and other vessels. Clarence Rust thirty died at Athens State Hospital from exhaustion and influenza after four years in hospital. remains shipped to Gallipolis for burial by Baughman undertaker.
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London
United Press
Heligoland
Baltic Sea
Mora
Clarence Rust
Athens State Hospital
Gallipolis
Baughman
Frank Saylor arraigned on drunkenness then concealed weapons
Frank Saylor appeared before Pearl W. Helwig J. P. charged with drunkenness and pleaded guilty with a five dollar fine and costs of one fifty. He paid and was bound over to the court of common pleas for treatment on carrying concealed weapons after also pleading guilty.
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Frank Saylor
Pearl W. Helwig
J. P
Court of Common Pleas
Riotous Newport celebration marks peace portrait
Newport News Virginia reports riotous peace celebration with thousands of soldiers and sailors taking over the city
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Newport News
Armistice Terms Spark Debate on Troop Return Across Sea
Washington reports indicate fulfillment of armistice terms may halt further overseas deployment while troop levels decline due to changed conditions. Draft boards advised reducing calls as Crowder’s orders streamline processing and the general staff handles remaining tasks. Secretary Baker said most already training troops will be returned home as practicable.
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Washington
General Crowder
Germany
Food Department
War Department
France
Belgium
Austria
Montenegro
Europe
Fuel Department
War Trades Board
Crowder
Darft
Baker
Eee
Ife
Eastern Ohio towns celebrate surrender with parades and noise
The report notes Athens, Glouster, Nelsonville and other eastern Ohio towns celebrating the surrender of the Huns with horns and street revelry while Athens reportedly did not join. Logan held a two mile parade and larger celebrations occurred in Ma and Chillicothe.
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Athens
Glouster Nelsonville
Glouster
Nelsonville
Ohio
Logan
Chillicothe
Man Found Dead in Rear of Saloon in Nelsonville
Nelsonville report says Steta Sweeney about 60 lay dead in the rear of Patton's saloon from exposure after drinking. He left a widow and a brother Phil Sweeney in Albany vicinity. Local undertaker took charge of the body.
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Nelsonville
Steta Sweeney
Patton
Phil Sweeney
Albany
Armistice Terms Published After WWI Address
The article lists Allied imposed armistice terms announced by President Wilson. It covers cessation of hostilities, evacuation of occupied areas within days, repatriation of inhabitants, surrender of weaponry, Rhine region occupation rules, neutral zones, and penalties for noncompliance, with provisions on civil and military personnel, rail and supply measures, mines, and reparations.
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Germany
Congress
Wilson
Western Front
Belgium
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Luxemberg
United States
Cordance
Bone
Rhine
Alsace-Loraine
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