Ohio Guard to stay under federal plan with state option
Governor Cox said there will be no reorganization of the Ohio National Guard after war end. A state guard funded by the state may replace it, while the 37th Division with 500 Athens county guardsmen heads home from France. The Fourth Ohio Regiment heads abroad, many prefer to join the occupation in Germany.
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Columbus
Ohio National Guard
Cox
Washington
Baker
Athens County
Ohio National
Ohio
37Th
Ohio Regiment
Athens County National Guardsmen
Army of Occupation
Germany
Buckeye
Freedom of Alsace Lorraine Pictured in Paris Exhibit
A Paris exhibition depicts the freed provinces with a cock symbolizing autonomy and a chained Kaiser representing oppression. London dispatch notes Allied occupation forces advancing toward the Rhine with key retaken cities Brussels Antwerp Metz Ma lines Alost Montmedy Saarburg Colmar Mulhouse Zabern Markirch Neubresach and about twenty five miles gained on average.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
France
London
Rhine
Brussels
Antwerp
Metz
Malines
Alost
Montmedy
Saarburg
Colmar
Mulhausen
Zabern
Markirch
Neubriesach
Surrender of U boats off Harwich by Rear Admiral Trywhit
U boats surrendered to Rear Admiral Trywhit thirty miles off Harwich at sunrise. Twenty more subs to surrender tomorrow and Friday with the rest later. Sub crews boarded by British at Harwich before returning to Germany. Harwich, a major Essex seaport sixty five miles northeast of London, hosts a strong harbor.
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Harwich
Eng
Trywhit
Har
Wich
Reginald R. Trywhit
First Fleet
Essex County
London
England
Mother France Given Lorraine
Metz falls to French forces as Marshal Petain reviews the Tenth Army before Marshal Ney statue. French civilians cheer while pro German observers watch. General Mangin injured earlier, German departure marks end of occupation amid modest disorder and statue desecrations.
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Frank J. Taylor
Metz
Lorraine
France
Marshal Petain
Tenth Army
Marshal Ney
Lorreiners
Mangin
Croatian Soldier Stefa Palica Rises to Corporal Rank
A Croatian woman named Stefa Palica has fought beside her husband and earned the rank of corporal in the army. Croats, a Slavic people closely related to Serbians, seek self-government after long under Hungarian rule, with strong national feeling. United Press reports in Copenhagen note the Kaiser may soon return. the former Kaiser remains in residence and the crown family at Potsdam.
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Stefa Palica
Copenhagen
Kaiser
Berlin
Ejstel Friedrich
Ingelheim
Potsdam
Antwerp Welcomes King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth entered Antwerp this morning amid bell clamor and cheering crowds. Rain did not dampen a thronged city decorated with Belgian and allied flags as residents packed windows and roofs to greet their arrival. The city is largely undamaged and well supplied with food and sweets.
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Antwerp
Albert
Elizabeth
Masked Ball by Old Man Influenza Opens in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on November 20 an extended masked ball staged by Old Man Influenza opened this morning. The event, with invitations issued by the Board of Health, made attendance compulsory under a five dollar forfeit. The party may last days or weeks despite rumors of scandal.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Tilsir
Board of Health
Althotherty
High Prices and Taxes Forecast by Banking Leader
Chicago National City Bank president David R. Forgan warned that another year of high prices and taxes looms for Americans. He said this adjustment would be followed by a return toward normal conditions.
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Chicago
David R. Forgan
Chicago National City Bank
Athens Urges Thanksgiving Dinners for S A T C Soldiers
A parish drive asks Athens residents to host S A T C and S N T C soldiers for Thanksgiving. Citizens should contact Captain Plant with their capacity and time, as nearly 800 soldiers seek meals, to prevent barracks dining alone.
United States and Allies Outline German Food Plan
Washington reports a tentative plan where Germany may buy supplies from Argentina while allies release tonnage for transport. Neutrals would assist under strict allied and U S supervision, and British towage may be redirected to Argentine ports for a purely commercial Germany-Argentina arrangement.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Argentina
Great Britain
Flu Situation Improves in Athens City Area
Reports show a marked improvement in influenza with fewer new cases and rare pneumonia or deaths. Doctors note milder forms, quicker recovery, and convalescence at the State Hospital where most patients improve. Judge Phillips and his wife recover, and officials urge caution to avoid crowds.
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Athens
Ensign Thomas M Wolfe Commissioned From New Rochelle
Information from friends states that Thomas M Wolfe has been commissioned ensign at a naval camp in New Rochelle New York. Wolfe attended officer training at Princeton and advanced work at Belmont Bay completing studies three weeks ago before his current assignment. He enlisted in April for four years and serves in the Pay Corps with over three years in reserve. Wolfe was a senior at Ohio University when enlisted with limited AB hours remaining and was editor of the Green and White and a Beta Theta Pi member active in college circles.
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Thomas M. Wolfe
New Rochelle
N. Y
Ensign
Ensign Wolfe
Princeton
Belham Bay
Ohio University
the Green and White
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Ice Cream Fund Starts Amid Athens Drive
Subscription papers were placed in city stores to raise 50 for ice cream for soldiers at Camp Sherman and for the boys at Chillicothe during Thanksgiving. Funds will be collected soon in Athens to provide heaps of frozen treats for the troops.
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Camp Sherman
Athens
Chillicothe
Sullivan to Deliver Cabbage and Potatoes This Week
Sullivan plans to deliver cabbage and potatoes within the week. The note includes figures 11-20-2, suggesting a catalog or order reference.
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Sullivan
Huns Planned Last Stand as Americans Advance Toward Rhine
Nov 20 10 30 am The second phase of the American advance began across German Lorraine and Luxembourg frontiers toward Thionville and Luxembourg City. Advances cover about ten miles with German rear guards sighted and supplies abandoned. The enemy defenses include new wire entanglements as the new government takes power in each town.
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Webb Miller
Rhine
Dainties for Soldiers Sought for Camp Sherman Thanksgiving
Work begins to collect dainties for the Base Hospital at Camp Sherman for Thanksgiving. Mrs John Finsterwald leads the effort with cookies pop corn nuts apples and ice cream funds. Schools serve as centers with donations sent Friday or Monday and packing on Monday afternoon.
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Camp Sherman
John Finsterwald
Messenger
Robinson
Supt. Morgan
Lash
Josten
Ohio Official: Dry Majority 25769 In November Vote
Columbus Secretary of State Fulton reports the official dry majority from the November 6 election as 25 769. The figure confirms the result of the dry ticket winning the statewide vote.
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United Press
Columbus
Fulton
Wisconsin University President Charles Van Hise Dies
Owen NNTed press reports Charles R. Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin, died in Milwaukee Hospital after an operation.
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Nnted Press
Gon
Owen
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
England Introduces Clear Durable Celluloid for Windshields
An invention in England introduces a peculiarly clear tough celluloid ideal for automobile windshields. The material promises durability and clarity, potentially improving safety and visibility for drivers.
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England
Uniforms Arrive for College Unit S A T C Boys
Bales of clothing for the S A T C unit arrived at Howard Hall Barracks this morning. The issue includes underwear and heavy winter uniforms with shoes. Some soldiers had already bought service clothing while waiting, and Red Cross sweat ers and shoes arrived yesterday.
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Howard Hall Barracks
Navy
Army
Red Cross
Telegraph system under government control to unite December 1
Washington Nov 20 All telegraph systems under government control shall operate as one starting December 1 Postmaster General Burleson announced the move to maximize efficiency and speed in message transmission. Harness has been patented to snap hand baggage from a man's shoulders freeing his hands.
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Washington
Burleson
Draftees urged to attend lecture at Ewing Hall
A lecture designed for Athens county draftees will be given tonight by Dr. Shapue at 7 o clock in Ewing Hall Auditorium. Prof. Martzolff oversees the event and emphasizes the importance of attendance to hear the message, even if fighting the Kaiser is not imminent.
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Athens County
Machine Gun Boy Reported Dead in France
Mr and Mrs Charles Sharp of Stimpson Avenue learn their son Granville died October 24 in France. He served with the 135th Machine Gun Battalion after leaving Athens with the Seventh Regiment. His brother James was killed at Athens waterworks recently. Granville left three brothers and three sisters in the family.
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Charles Sharp
Stimpson Avenue
Granville
France
Young Sharp
Athens
Granville Sharp
James Sharp
Sharp
Elias
Akron
John
Herbert
Camp Sevier
South Carolina
Cora Carsey
Ruth Carsey
Belle Davidson
Potatoes Grow Big At Rock Riffle Patch
Henry Phillips of Rock Riffle claims a top potato patch with 65 bushes planted on one fourth acre. The Blows variety yields sizes from a pint cup to a quart, some large ones measure eleven inches around and nine inches long weighing about one and a half pounds.
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Henry Phillips
Rock Riffle
Lund
Emperor Hopes to Save Throne Amid Swiss Mediation
A Bern dispatch reports Emperor hopes to preserve his throne as a Austro Hungarian delegation arrives in Switzerland to press on the personal claim of Karl for generous treatment.
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Berne
Switzerland
Karl
Austrian delegation moves to annex German Austria
Copenhagen reports that Austrian delegates have begun talks in Berlin seeking the annexation of German Austria by Germany, according to advices received today.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Austria
Germany
Communists Plot Reported in Vienna Arrests Noted
Copenhagen dispatch says a nine month communist plot in Vienna planned seizure of public buildings and a provisional government. Several arrests were reported as authorities investigate the conspiracy.
Food shipments to Germany discussed in Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports discussions on supplying food to Germany with details outlining planned volumes including 75,000 tons of meat and 260,000 tons of oats. The meeting aims to decide the timeline for delivering these supplies.
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Copenhagen
Germany
State Department outlines food agreement timing
The State Department said it expected a 19 food agreement with Gopenany would await the arrival of the Food Director en route abroad.
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Washington
State Department
Gopenany
German military move signals Hindenburg stay in Cassel
Washington dispatch reports Marshal Von Hindenburg transferring the German general staff headquarters to Cassel. Demobilization of the army will be managed from there as workers and soldiers urge the people to honor him during his stay, per diplomatic advices.
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Washington
Marshal von Hindenburg
Cagega
Coang
Cassel
Hindelberg
War ends. pressure grows over Allied supply curb
Washington dispatch notes growing restiveness among neutral and allied diplomats as the war nears end. Critics press for looser controls while the Allies maintain strict limits to curb supplies into Germany, raising diplomatic tension.
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Washington
Sr Jehicg
Germany
Canada Begins Demobilization of Expeditionary Force
Montreal November 20. Finite orders for demobilization in the Canadian expeditionary forces district have been received by Major General E. Wilson from Adjutant General Ashton. The district contains 50,000 soldiers and fronts the process of discharge.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
E. Wilson
Ashton
Taken Back for Trial in Auto Theft Case
Constable R N Noon of Salem Virginia returned today for D Hall who was arrested here last Saturday for the theft of an automobile at Clarksburg West Virginia. Noon said Hall with three other men is under indictment in the neighboring state and their trial starts tomorrow. Hall was found at the Athens State hospital where he worked as an engineer.
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R. N. Noon
Salem
D. Hall
Clarksburg
W. Y
Noon
Hall
Athens State Hospital
Signal corps units record vast auxiliary army labor
In a large late battle on the American sector three signal corps sections show the workload of auxiliary organizations. Over three weeks a field signal battalion installed 32 switchboards 4 radio sets and 3 terminal boards. With infantry aid it laid 169 miles of wire repaired 28 miles and recovered 131 miles of abandoned wire. An artillery signal section installed 49 switchboards and 149 telephones laid 136 miles of new wire took over 81 miles of repaired lines. All during active fighting.
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Paris
United Press
Signal Corps
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