21 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
1
Allied advances reach Fontoy and Vitry in Lorraine as American forces occupy four nations. The article notes German Lorraine hospitality, Luxembourg entry progress, and warns of a long convoy with 39 engines and 300 guns. It also reports the death of contractor J. F. Robbins in Jacksonville and details his family and service. A separate note lists wartime vehicle and fleet movements and a German fleet surrender plan.
Bruges dispatch reports King Albert and Queen Elizabeth will formally enter Brussels tomorrow. The Belgian government moved from Bruges to Brussels today amid rapid reoccupation with advances of over fifty miles from armistice lines. American and British forces advanced about thirty miles, the French forty miles into former German territory at Saarrucken.
FRANK J TAYLOR reports in Metz that night crowds celebrate French control of Lorraine. Native Lorraine residents cheer while former German officials and professionals largely depart. Germans show mixed sentiment toward Americans as people ask about relatives in the United States. The French army is set to enter Strasbourg on Sunday.
The French occupy Budapest, capital of Hungary, on Sunday according to a report from London dated November 21.
Official dispatches from Berne report French forces in Budapest with a division of about 8,000 men. Two additional divisions are assigned to guard key rail centers as Budapest remains in Allied hands.
Food prices are expected to drop as raw material markets weaken rather than labor costs. Major American producers meeting at the American Specialty Manufacturers Association agree reductions will follow exhausting current high-priced stocks. Soap rebating evils criticized and jobbers urged to sell on a cost basis. Sullivan to deliver cabbage and potatoes this week.
Beginning December 1 Athens milk dealers may charge 14 cents per quart and 8 cents per pint, up from 13 and 7 cents previously. The change follows a Federal Milk Commission inquiry and reflects higher costs for cream and butter, with creamery prices rising to Civil War levels.
Columbus reports draft boards to seal records December 10 under Major W S Pealer while not disbanding the offices for possible demobilization use. Provost Marshal Crowder urged preservation of all draft registrant data,classified and physical exams, for war insurance and pension administration.
German authorities admit in Alsace Lorraine only a small minority of inhabitants were won over in 47 years under rule. Allies publish an official order from German postal censors in Alsace Lorriane issued before the armistice.
In London and Washington reports claim heavy fighting on the Dvina front as Bolshevik forces clash with Allied troops. Concurrently Senator Lewis introduces a Senate resolution urging government ownership of all public utilities and natural fuel production, with post and water transportation to be owned by the state.
President Wilson directs rapid discharge of officers in the United States army with specific exemptions for regular commissions. The War Department circular to departments and staffs states about 160000 personnel will be affected by the order.
The Vorwarts of Berlin reports up to Oct 31 German losses include 1,580,000 soldiers killed and 260,000 unaccounted. About four million wounded and 490,000 German prisoners in hostile lands are cited, with 1,680,000 Huns killed in the ongoing conflict.
The concrete teamship Faith, first of its kind to enter the port, arrived in New York today carrying a cargo of sugar from Cuba.
Governor Cox departs for Toronto to deliver an address Friday at an Empire Club of Canada international meeting. Black opals, among the world’s costliest jewels, are found in a small tract of land in New South Wales.
Dr Howard H Russell founder of the anti saloon league urged a dry world by 1930 at a world conference In Columbus He said a dry United States by 1920 was fulfilled and leaders expect victory He estimated the five year campaign cost at about 5 000 000 annually to mobilize prohibition sentiment worldwide The aim is to prove democracy and liberty are safe only when alcohol is not produced or sold anywhere
The Farmers National Headquarters called on Wilson to appoint an agricultural representative as a delegate to the forthcoming peace conference. The farmers urged belligerents and major neutral nations to appoint delegates to a peace congress at the same site as accredited delegates.
A new envelope sealing device uses a rustproof metal cone to supply moisture, eliminating wax wicks and rubber bands that wear out or gum up.
Cincinnati reports 22,000 hogs in pens built for 15,000. embargo on receipts due to government price fixing split by weight. Packagers favor hogs over 180 pounds while dealers avoid 130 to 150, preferring under 130. effort to curb accumulation until new method arranged. Also St Clairsville death of 14 year old hunter hit by train after sleeping on tracks near Glencoe.
Marion residents learn of Allen McKinstry's death from a returned unopened letter dated October 4 found in his mother Mrs. Marshal McKinstry’s mail. The signal corps member fell ill in England. the letter provides the first notice of his death.
Secretary McAdoo and the capital issue committee agree to continue supervising proposed stock and bond issues for capital purposes to ration capital for future war loans. The treasury plans to float about 8 billion dollars in securities in 1919 and hopes to raise at least 2 billion from war savings. Uncertainty remains among treasury officials about the committee’s future status.
A new revolving base for typewriters allows easy cleaning and oiling and lets two persons use the same machine at one desk. The design aims to save space and improve maintenance in busy offices.
Copenhagen dispatch says German warships will surrender to Allied forces, with reports implying the Germans doubt a full Heligoland operation and anticipate an armistice following Allied advances.
In Paris on November 21 the Open to World column discusses secrecy at the peace talks, noting Sem Borah and Wilson favoring public eyes on actions. It contrasts British censorship with French limits and argues for an open diplomacy stance at Versailles to prevent German exploitation of any secrecy.
Two million American fighters in France will observe Thanksgiving and Christmas in home style this year according to Y M C A reports from Paris. The program includes football games cider doughnuts pumpkin pies and impromptu performances with Christmas trees lighting 1800 huts as soldiers receive boxes of sweets cigars and tobacco.
At the Episcopal church corner of State and Carpenter streets an open public lecture titled The War and Construction by Rev. G. P. Simons rector of Christchurch Geindale will begin at seven oclock. Simons recently returned from France after nine months with the Y M C A and will share many vital war insights.
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