Locate Ohioans on French Front
War Department released locations of forty-one American divisions in France as of November 7. Combat divisions include the 37th Ohio Guards under Major General Farnsworth and the 42nd Rainbow under Major General Rhoades with strong links to Dunkerque and Neuvic. Depot divisions list the 83rd at Camp Sherman under Major General Green with detachments to Demans and Castres.
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Washington
France
Gener
War Department
Ohio Guards
Farnsworth
Thiet Dunkerque
42Nd
Rainbow
Rhoades
Malisoncelle
St. Dunkerque
Eral Hale
Neuvic
83Rd
Camp Sherman
Green
Demans
Castres
Dutch Premier Says Kaiser Must Leave When Danger Appears
Amsterdam dispatch reports Dutch Premier told the Chamber the Kaiser will have to exit Holland at once if his presence becomes dangerous. London notes Britain weighs extradition only if Germany or peace conference terms allow. Wilhelm lies on a barren island, guarded by troops, amid Dutch contempt for his fate.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Lowell M
Germany
Amerongen Castile
Wilhelm
All-steel gun-proof U S war airplane shown
The article describes a latest American plane built entirely of steel and claimed gun proof. It is touted as buoyant and easy to control, stronger than the prior Die seventech type, with hundreds expected to threaten German forces if the war had continued.
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U. S
Veritabl Air
Army work at college to end and training corps displaced
President Ellis announced a War Department message that the Students' Army Training Corps at all colleges would be abandoned by December 1 and demobilization completed by November 21, with military presence removed from campus. He said Howard Hall would be evacuated and refitted as a dormitory by February 1, and the training unit would be reimbursed for expenses.
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Ellis
War Department
Army
Navy
Chamber Commerce
Howard Hall
Wilson to Make Peace Statement Before France Trip
President Wilson will issue a full national statement before departing for France. He will outline aims for the peace conference and designate the American peace delegation including House Lansing White and other officials. The president will personally exercise executive functions during absence with Secretary Tumulty assisting.
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Wilson
Washington
France
American Peace Commission
Colonel House
Lansing
Henry White
Press Association
Bavarian Leader Now in Control in Germany
Ed L. Keen reports Eisner, president of the Bavarian republic, unites anti Bolshevik sentiment and strengthens his position as chaos eases. Berlin holds about 70,000 armed soldiers as Liebknecht seeks to seize power for a counter revolution. Cologne posters offer a $25 reward for the Kaiser and crown prince dead or alive.
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Ed L. Keen
London
Germany
Kurt Eisner
Bavarian
Hindenburg
Berlin
Karl Liebknecht
Cologne
Kaiser
Crown Prince
Flu Strikes Ath ens County Schools Forcing Closures
County superintendents met with County Superintendent Root to discuss flu disruptions across Ath ens County schools. Present were M. O. Davis H. F. Dillinger A. H. Vernon Guy Dinsmoor B. L. Pilcher I. M. Moore C. R. Cline M. M. Bryson. They agreed to revise course requirements and form parent teacher associations as many northern schools remain closed with reopening planned next Monday.
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Athens County
M. O. Davis
H. F. Dillinger
A. H. Vernon
Guy Dinsmoor
B. L. Pilcher
I. M. Moore
C. R. Cline
M. M. Bryson
Yankee Naval Forces Busy in Foreign Waters
London dispatch reports American naval forces fought in foreign waters. About 500 battles with submarines were said, with ten U boats sunk and thirty more damaged.
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London
Tip From Germany Conduce torets refuse to quit jobs
In Hamburg a dispatch reports that conductors will not resign after peace unless the state guarantees them husbands. The note comes from Copenhagen dated November 27.
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Germany
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Germany's Ship Scheme Moves Forward
The German government approves the plan of late Herr Ballin of Hamburg Americal Line to retain its merchant marine and build ships to deliver to allied countries at agreed prices, per an Amsterdam dispatch to the Express.
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Germany
London
Herr Ballin
Hamburg-Americas Line
Amsterdam
Express
Mrs Mary Durfee Dies After Illness In Canaanville
Mrs Mary Durfee aged 26 died yesterday at 3 30 PM near Canaanville after influenza and pneumonia. Burial set for Thursday morning at ten o'clock at South Canaanville. She is survived by her husband and three children.
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Mary Durfee
Herme
Canaanville
South Canaanville
Sweden Builds 4 Million Horsepower From Waterfalls
At the end of September Sweden reported progress toward development of 4,000,000 horsepower from its waterfalls. The project signals large-scale adoption of hydro power within the nation’s industrial plans.
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Sweden
Sims to be nominated admiral by President
Secretary Daniels announced that Vice Admiral Sims, head of American naval forces overseas, will be nominated by the President to the rank of admiral.
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Washington
Sims
Daniels
Ohio September 12 1918 registration costs itemized
A War Department state disbursing office table lists expenses from about forty eight counties with no cost in some cases. Geauga spent 1.30 while Hocking spent 120. Athens local board 19. City central registration costs include Cleveland 351.75 Columbus 200.93 Cincinnati 754.95 Toledo 0 Youngstown 298.28 Dayton 64.03 Canton 44.25 Akron 10.50. Total Ohio registration cost 2695.66. Other misc lines mention a hot water bottle and a Chilean technical institute.
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War Department
State
Columbus
Geauga County
Hocking County
Athens County
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Youngstown
Dayton
Canton
Akron
State of
Ohio
Former German Crown Prince Interviewed in Holland
Fred erich Wilhelm, ex crown prince of Germany, spoke with the United Press while interned at Weeringen t, saying he hopes for peaceful relations after any future settlement. He declined to comment on current events, spoke of poor family contact, and planned memoir writing and leisure on the remote island. He praised American friendship and asked to greet America.
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Amsterdam
America
Germany
Frederich Wilhelm
United Press Today
Swaelmen Castle
Weieringent
von Mueldner
von Zobelitz
Holland
Wieringen
Sunnyside School Students Boost Thrift and War Stamp Drive
Within eight days of reopening, Sunnyside School pupils invested 265 in Thrift and War Savings Stamps. The seventh grade contributed 146.25 and the sixth grade 44.75, with some absent students not counted. Supt. Morgan will sell stamps in classrooms next Wednesday, a treat for the kids and likely a successful sale.
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Sunnyside
Supt
Morgan
Men in Uniforms Busy Beating Up Bolshevik Bunch
New York Nov 27 Military police patrolled streets to prevent Bolshevik meetings after riots. Two sailors were arrested six civilians hurt as soldiers and sailors attacked a Palm Garden mass meeting of Parlor Bolsheviks. Provost guard reinforced and Navy police to be set up.
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New York
Navy
Palm Gar
Civil Service Reform League Attacks Postwar Commission
Washington reports the National Civil Service Reform League calls for reorganizing the United States Civil Service Commission due to alleged member failures to meet war duties. The statement accuses current members of incapacity and lacking the power to grasp postwar challenges.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
National Civil Service Reform League
Senate strikes auto license tag plan in war revenue bill
Washington November 27 The Senate Finance Committee revised the war revenue bill to remove the federal license tag proposal for cars and motorcycles. The House had would impose 10 to 15 dollar annual tags based on horsepower, while the Senate plan had set different ranges before this revision.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Students to stay here on Thanksgiving
A large group of S A T C and S N T C cadets at the university will remain in Athens on Thanksgiving due to statewide flu conditions. Officers originally planned partial leave but orders now require all unit members to stay on duty, though they will attend the football game.
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Zgn
Athens
Pardon Given 10 Murderer in State Prison
Columbus November 27 The Thanksgiving pardon this year goes to William Murray serving life for murder from Summit County Governor Cox stated today Murray who killed a man in a drunken quarrel at Hudson July 4 will go to Rochester New York to support his mother.
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Columbus
William Murray
Summit County
Cox
Murray
Hudson
Rochester
N. Y
Marietta Game Marks Ohio U Football Season End
Ohio University closes its short season with a 2:15 kickoff against Marietta after returning from Denison. The team, banged up but ready, plans to counter Marietta’s passing game with strengthened backs and ends and several rested reserves ready to play.
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Ohio University
Marietta
Ohio
Dennison
Granville
Big Red
War Board lifts most paper restrictions except newspapers
The War Industries Board announced all publication restrictions are rescinded except for daily Sunday and weekly newspapers. Weekly paper limits will end December 1. Restrictions on wallpaper production and wallpaper design cutting were also withdrawn.
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Washington
War Industries Board
No Paper Thanksgiving at Daily Messenger
The Daily Messenger will close all day tomorrow for Thanksgiving and will not publish a paper. This follows the annual custom the paper has observed for thirteen years and aligns with nationwide business closures.
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Daily Messenger
Messenger
Royal Party Leaves Paris for Headquarters Stop
King George the Prince of Wales and Prince Albert with their suites depart Paris this morning on a brief march to general headquarters en route.
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London
George the Prince of Wales
Prince Albert
Paris
General Headquarters
McAdoo Plans Fifth U S Bond Campaign
Secretary McAdoo announced a new major bond sale push in a letter to banks. The plan covers the next five months with bi weekly treasury certificates issues in anticipation of the fifth loan.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Ownership of Fleet 10 Stays on This Side
The United States Shipping Board refused to approve the sale of the International Mercantile Marine fleet, eighty five vessels, to Britain. Ownership remains in American hands as of November 27.
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FLEET
Washington
International Mercantile Marine
America
United States Shipping Board
Visitors from Athens at Camp Sherman
During the past week Mr and Mrs Percy Fulwider from Athens registered at the community house at Camp Sherman while visiting relatives or friends in the service.
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Athens
Camp Sherman
Percy Fulwider
Stores close Thursday for Athens Retail Merchants
All stores of the Athens Retail Merchants Association will be closed all day Thursday November 28. The notice lists the date as 11 26 2 and alerts customers to plan accordingly.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
Ohio Draft and Enlistment Figures From Ohio
Ohio totals show about 912,908 men in military and naval service with 139,308 draftees. Ohio’s 60,000 plus enlistments, 27,000 in the medical guard, and 11,000 in other units are noted. Navy and marine corps volunteer enlistments reach around 3,000. About 2,500 Ohioans attended officers training camps and were commissioned.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sam
Ohro Mical Guard
Navy
Marine Corps
Funeral services for J. F Robbins held at First M K church
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for J. F Robbins in the First Methodist church with floral tributes from his affiliations. Miss Marie Swaim played the organ as a quartet including Mrs. Millikan Charles Cameron and Charles Sichael performed. Dr C L Strecker delivered an obituary and sermon. The Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias offered full lodge honors after the service before the body was taken to Union Street Cemetery for interment.
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J. F Robbins
M. K
Merie Swaim
Millikan
Charles Cameron
Charles Sichael
C. L
Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias
Mr. Kins
Union Street
No Celebration Called Off in Athens Due to Flu
Athens city officials led by Mayor Woodworth cancel the proposed peace celebration set for tomorrow amid flu conditions. Reports say Athens itself is improving while nearby districts remain affected. Union services are planned instead.
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Woodworth
Athens
Tion
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