Americans Press Breakthrough Against Huns North of Verdun
United States forces push toward the Kriemhilde Line in the St Georges region as Buzancy and Dun-sur-Meuse endure shelling. American air raids target Dun-sur-Meuse Stenay and rail centers while advances press German lines and threaten withdrawal routes. Rapid Allied progress northward increases German resistance to prevent being enveloped by Pershing's pursuit.
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Verdun
Kriemhilde
St Georges
Meuse
Buzancy
Dun-sur-Meuse
Stenay
Pershing
Vanced
la Fere
Laon
Pouilly-Sur- Serre
Flanders Cleared as Allied Forces Push Toward Bruges
In a report from the American First Army dated Oct 16 American troops seize St Juvin Heights and press north from there with 240 prisoners. British French and Belgian forces move toward the Belgian coast reaching Thourout near Bruges while Germans retreat from Durazzo.
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Frank J. Taylor
St. Juvin Heights
Grand Pre
Germany Accepts Wilson Conditions Reported From Amsterdam
London dispatches report a Hamburg telegram claiming Germany capitulated and another note says the Kaiser may abdicate. Amsterdam and Berlin sources claim Germany accepts all of President Wilsons conditions with safeguards for German interests.
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Wilson
London
Nieuwe Rotterdamstche Courant
Hamburg
Germany
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
Berlin
Allies Will Pull Teeth of the Hun
London reports from reliable sources that Germany must surrender unconditionally before an armistice. Terms include complete disarmament, disbanding the army, occupation of Metz Maing and other towns, surrender of the fleet, and Heligoland occupation. Brussels may host the peace conference.
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United Press
London
Germany
Metz
Maing
Heligoland
Brussels
Whittlesey Battalion Rescued After Stand Against Germans
Major Charles M. Whittlesey, once a New York lawyer, and his battalion were surrounded for five days. German leaders sent a surrender note. Whittlesey crumpled it and ordered, Tell them all to go to hell. The unit repelled three assaults before Col. Eugene Auton's regiment rescued them.
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Charles M. Whittlesey
New York
Hun
Ers
Whittlesey
Shim
Eugene Auton
Allied Fliers Score Heavy Day Over British Front
General Haig reported thirty hostile aircraft destroyed and six driven down out of control with a balloon shot down in flames. British airmen bombed Frescaly airfield damaging a Zeppelin shed and wrecking a hangar as thirty-three tons of bombs were dropped in day and night attacks. Eleven British planes were missing. The Rome War Office said an Italian Caproni squadron crossed the Alps and landed with forces on the French front.
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London
Baloon
Haig
Frescaly
Rome
Ohio called to send carpenters into east
The U S Employment Service issued the first specific call for Ohio workmen to fill munition plant needs after a large Morgan New Jersey blast. Three hundred carpenters are urgently needed for enlarging the Penniman Shell Loading plant in Virginia and to expand housing there. Transportation is provided. work lasts 3 to 4 months.
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Ohio
Morgan
N. J
U. S. Employment Service
Pennimsan
Penniman
C. H. Mayhugh
Congressman Jacob Meeker Dies of Influenza
St Louis Mo congressman Jacob Meeker Republican from the Fifteenth Missouri District died today of influenza.
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St. Louis
Jacob Meeker
Jehnth Missouri
Nearly 400 Men at Ohio University Join S A T C
About 877 students at Ohio University with 40 percent men, many enlisted, as war conditions push student army and navy training. A notice at Howard Hall Barracks warns those entering the S A T C to stay to be inducted, or face possible years at Fort Leavenworth. Staff: Lee M. Patton and H A Gillner present. Samuel Lewis Mantus seeks S N T C admission. one day visit by a Parkersburg doctor. No influenza. some tender feet among the men.
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Ohio University
Army and Navy Training Corps
Howard Hall Barracks
Lee M. Patton
H. A. Gillner
M. C
Parkersburg
W. Va
Samuel Lewis Mantu
Woodsfield
Sn.t. C
Origins of Originality Seen From Infancy
The quote hints that originality and energy reside in every person from infancy, manifesting in actions, ideas, and expressions. It frames early life as a creative seed showing potential in behavior and perception.
Lodi Exceeds Bond Sale Quota In Liberty Bonds Drive
W B Carpenter who aided Hugh Mulligan reports Lodi has gone over the top on its quota for Liberty Bonds. The town’s allotment was 30000 dollars and is expected to reach about 40000 by campaign close as Carpenter returned to Lodi today.
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Lodi
W. B. Carpenter
Hugh Mulligan
Mr. Carpenter
Conductor Bertha Mann Killed In Cleveland Trolley Incident
In Cleveland Colorado Bertha Mann a trolley conductor was killed Tuesday when a car on the opposite track struck her as she tried to transfer the trolley to her car.
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Cleveland, CO
Bertha Mann
Ohio Must Back Up Soldiers With Bonds
Secretary of War Newton D. Baker urged Ohio to meet its Liberty Loan quota to support soldiers. He cited Ohio National Guard artillery joining an Ohio division in action at the Argonne and emphasized that Ohioans at home must back the fighting troops with bonds.
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Ohio
Washington
Buckeye State
Newton D. Baker
Baker
Ohio National Guard
Argonne
Ohio dining rules restrict bread and toppings in new city plan
Athens public eating places begin a new schedule on Monday October 21 as regulations take effect. Victory bread must contain at least 20 percent wheat flour with a maximum of two ounces per patron. If no victory bread is served four ounces of other breads may be offered. bread comes after the first course and cannot be a garnish. Butter limited to a half ounce per person. double cream banned. sugar capped at a teaspoon per meal with two pounds allowed per ninety meals.
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Athens
Victory
Seven Young Men Seek Enlistment in Motor Transport Corps
The following have applied for enlistment in the motor transport corps Donald L. Swain Kenneth Gaston Benjamin L. Pilcher Orville B. Irwin Carl W. Vandervort Cecil P. Bradbury and Clyde A. Pauley Several other applications are being mailed today Education begins with life and it is not completed until death.
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Motor Transport Corps
Donald L. Swain
Kenneth ©. Gaston
Benjamin L. Pilcher
Orville B. Irwin
Carl W. Vandervort
Cecil P. Bradbury
Clyde A. Pauley
Allied push in Belgium gains ground around Bruges and Lille
British and French forces advance in Belgium and France with Menin reporting capture and proximity to Lille. German resistance remains stubborn as shells deplete Belgian coast bases and Bavarian units show notable fighting, while many prisoners express fatigue.
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Belgium
North Sea
Verdun
Flanders
Bruges
Thourout
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Menin
Haig
Lille
France
Traction Strike Ties Up Ohio Electric Lines
Ohio Electric Company traction system halted as 400 motormen and conductors walk out for higher wages. About 600 miles of track affected across Ohio and eastern Indiana, hitting Zanesville and Newark lines. J M Boyer, claim agent, says demands cannot be met.
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United Press
Columbus
Ohio Electric Company
Ohio
Indiana
J. M. Boyer
Traction Company
Zanesville
Newark
No Deaths Reported at Floo’at Camp Sherman
Camp Sherman officials report no deaths from 7 p m yesterday to 4 a m today marking the best report since the influenza outbreak began September 29 Medical officers now believe the epidemic has been stamped out at the base hospital
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Camp Sherman
New Sugar Purchase Rule Aims to Save Millions
Washington announces a new sugar buying rule requiring semi monthly purchases on a monthly allowance from Oct 15. Food Administrator Hoover expects to save about 200 million pounds yearly and says two pounds per person monthly should cover Allied and U S needs. He warns of potential coffee shortages but expects enough if brewing waste is cut. He notes prior weekly half pound per person led to misallocation.
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Washington, D. C
Hoover
United States
Ohio to proceed with exams of drafted men
The adjutant general of Ohio orders local draft boards to complete physical examinations of drafted men at the earliest safe date in cooperation with the board of health. Masks may be required for registrants, with protection measures determined by health authorities and provided through the Red Cross, using gauze masks with six layers.
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Adjutant General of
Ohio
Board of Health
Red Cross Organization
British steamer Port Phillip sunk off United Press port
The British steamer Port Phillip of 4,060 tons, now in transport service, was sunk today off this port after a collision with a collier. No lives were lost.
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United Presa
Atlantic
Port Phillip
Dairy Show Awards Honor Athens State Hospital Entries
Judges at the National Dairy Show awarded two prizes to Athens State Hospital products. Homer B. Gall, assistant dairyman, won gold for butter with 94 1 2 points. Harry Jones, chief dairyman, earned bronze for cottage cheese with 94 points.
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Athens State Hospital
Homer B. Gall
Harry Jones
Piers Fire in Seattle Causes Massive Losses
Fire swept Northern oil piers in Seattle burning through heavy rain. Sparks started about 1 a m, with losses estimated at 20 million dollars. Cause undetermined. Duluth forest fires feared diary origin.
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Seattle
Washington
Great Northern
Duluth
Minn
Best Salesman Harry Kelley of Nelsonville
Columbus, Oct 16. The Ohio War Savings Committee honors Harry Kelley of Nelsonville with a bronze medal for leading Athens County in War Savings Stamp sales during the Vacation Thrift Contest. Kelley’s record stood at $2,893.38 in War Savings Stamps.
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Columbus
War Savings
Harry Kelley
Nelsonvile
Ohio War Savings Committee
T. R. Biddie
Turkish ministry resigns as Izzet Pasha named grand vizier
Advices from Constantinople report the Turkish Tevfik ministry has resigned and Izzet Pasha is appointed grand vizier and minister of war. The Tevkh history favored Germany and Enver Pasha supported peace.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Tewhk
Turkey
Anda Izzet Pasaha
Constantinople
Tewil
Enver Pasaha
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