22 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1918
Page
1
At Firth of Forth the German fleet, 70 ships strong, lies under guard of Allied battle craft with ammunition removed. The ceremony involved five American dreadnoughts and three French warships, while Admiral Rodman and Admiral Sims observe aboard the New York.
The Church of the Good Shepherd in Cincinnati held an evening service on topics from Rev. Gilbert P. Symons of Christ Church Glendale. He traced war’s impact, urged adherence to Christian ideals, and foresaw a new era guided by Jesus Christ. Miss Elizabeth Mathews spoke on the Woman’s Auxiliary plans.
The War Camp Community Service hostess committee plans a turkey dinner for every S A T C. unit member in Athens on Thanksgiving Day. Invitations must be sent early, with Mrs. L. W. Brown as chair coordinating calls to available homes. FRANK R. SPECK Y M C A Secretary urges prompt action.
Miss Lillian A. O Neill of Jersey City becomes the first woman in U S history to hold an executive White House office position serving as secretary to Joseph P Tumus the president's secretary. She succeeds a man who entered military service.
Rome reports Italy mobilized over 5 million of 36 million people, 1899 class led by 19 year olds, with 900000 in war industries and 204000 women and boys. Military industrial and civil mobilization exceed 8 million when agrarian labor shifts are counted.
London report recalls early 19th century debate on punishing women. A 1820 act banned corporal punishment, with leaders preferring a gentle but firm approach. After passing the whipping act, policymakers returned to broader topics of interest.
Washington reports a drys jubilant over President Wilson's signature of the bone dry act making nationwide prohibition effective July 1, 1919 until demobilization ends. Wets may challenge its constitutionality. The session closed with unprecedented war measures and $50 billion in new appropriations, plus bills on liberty bonds and expanded government powers.
In an era of war and peace, President Wilson plans active campaigning in Europe including France Italy and England to defend free peoples and support law and order as diplomats prepare for the peace conference. Russian Bolshevik concerns and Kolchak’s government draw attention as Russia seeks a seat at the talks. Prince Levoy counsels the White House on policy while Russia pushes for economic aid and limited policing.
The 136th Field Artillery Regiment commanded by Colonel P Lincoln of Cincinnati fought in Belgium after armistice. It seized a bridgehead across the Scheldt on armistice day and was brigaded with the British army. The unit saw continuous action from Oct 21 to Nov 11 with few casualties reported.
United Press reports two thirds of Belgium reoccupied by Allied forces. Allied advance places no point more than 100 miles from the Rhine. Havre dispatch notes Belgian army passes Louvain, city razed by Germans earlier in the war.
The American expeditionary forces plan to bring back all sick wounded and convalescent soldiers within two months. The medical corps reports a large reduction in hospital beds with a daily census showing 100000 vacancies.
Mary B. Evans aged 42 died yesterday at Athens State Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. The Newsom Walburn Co. will forward the body to Sabina for burial.
Senator Reed of Missouri denounced any plan risking US embroilment in European troubles. He cited George Washington and warned that renouncing the nation’s traditional policy would entangle the United States in current and future European conflicts.
The German fleet surrendered off the Scottish coast as Admiral Beatty ordered the flag hauled down at 3 57 P M and forbidden to rise again without permission. A 9 P M service of thanksgiving was urged on all allied ships and sailors cheered as Beatty's flagship moved back through the lines. French, British and American crews joined in singing the Marseillaise.
The Vorwaerts quotes reliable authority to report that by Oct 31 about 1,580,000 German soldiers had been killed and 260,000 missing. It also notes four million wounded and 490,000 prisoners in hostile countries.
A wartime era image captures Kaiser Wilhelm II with Ukraine Hetman Skoropadski, once regarded as his equal in ruling circles. The photo shows Wilhelm’s gray hair and his shortened left arm on display, with his right arm performing the posing.
Albert the triumphant entered Brussels with his Queen and children as bells rang and banners waved. The former Kaiser Wilhelm is depicted as villain fleeing behind Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. Allies move toward Cologne. Strassburg gears for another triumphal entry. Versailles hosts the peace congress final act.
German troops flee front lines toward Berlin to glimpse the revolution. Soldiers seize interned railway trains and force engineers to Budapest? to Berlin. Roofs and platforms overflow with returning troops causing injuries. Berlin imposes control to steer soldiers home.
Food producers at the American Specialty Manufacturers Association session in Cleveland agree that prices will fall not by labor cost cuts but as markets for raw materials ease. No date given for the drop. Speakers denounce rebate practices and urge jobbers to sell on a cost basis.
Traction fare hike effective November 1 raises basic rate to 2 cents with a half penny transit tax. Book buyers at 1.50 dollars receive about one and one third cents per ride while conductors gain higher wages. Tokyo expands service to 70 cars, but crowding grows. Yokohama also uses 2 cent fares, though foreign areas rely on rikisha drivers.
Athens Grange will meet tomorrow at 1 PM in the lecture room of the O U Agricultural Building. Election of officers and other business of importance including arrangements for county grange to be acted. A good attendance is expected.
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