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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
1
Rome reports General von Hindenburg is expected to order the court martial of General Ludendorff, based on information from German sources dated October 28.
London dispatch reports a German official wireless reply to Wilson noting deep changes in the German constitution. The people’s government will conduct peace negotiations with decisive legal and military power under the new system, awaiting proposals for a peace of justice as described by the President.
Allied forces gain ground on the Lys front near Deynze taking a farm and 100 prisoners. Italian troops cross the Piave in renewed fighting while Italians reclaim mountain peaks from Austria, with 4000+ prisoners and many machine guns seized.
Copenhagen reports that the new civilian leadership removed General Ludendorff after disagreements, according to advices received today from the scene.
Washington reports the resignation of General Ludendorff as German military chief was forced after his disagreement with Prince Max about accepting President Wilsons peace terms. The Hague news item was received by the State Department today.
German papers forecast that General Von Seckt, chief of staff to General Von Mackensen, will replace General Ludendorff as head of the German armies during the Romanian campaign, in Larich dated October 28.
Amsterdam dispatch says Emperor Karl accepted Hun garian Premier Wekerles resignation. Count Karolyi, head of the National Council, plans to urge the emperor to appear before the Diet and declare Hungary independent. Peace demonstrations erupted at the Parliament House with police intervention.
Hampton Radabaugh of Marietta is named among six Ohio soldiers who died when the transport Otranto sank after a collision with the Kahhb mite off the Scottish coast on October 6. The War Department released 200 American fatalities, noting the master rolls were lost with the ship and about 372 are believed dead. Duplicate muster rolls were sent to England and are being checked.
Columbus reporter notes Brigadier General Edward Sigerfoos 48 of Arcanum died in France from wounds suffered in action while serving in the United States regular army.
Dr J L Henry learns his brother Captain W H Henry has been promoted to major in the Army Medical Corps. Twin Z L Henry, ten-year major, leads a major hospital at El Paso Texas directing influenza battle. W H Henry served near Archangel Russia with Allied forces. Mrs V H Henry and Z L Henry are children of Charles Henry of Diet State street.
General Pershing disclosed in today’s commique that the American second army under Major General Bullard is holding the line in the Woevre. Repulse of heavy German attacks northwest of Verdun by Major General Liggett’s first army was also reported.
The influenza pneumonia situation in Athens and nearby areas shows improvement with 62 new influenza cases 6 pneumonia and one death reported from Friday 6 p m to Saturday 6 p m across the territory including the city Luhrig The Plains Sugar Creek Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville and Trimble The State Hospital reported 14 influenza and 9 pneumonia new cases over the same period Dr Silberstein logged 24 influenza and 2 pneumonia cases while Dr Beam noted 14 influenza and 3 pneumonia The barracks reported no cases as soldiers await quarantine lift School operations declined to two townships Waterloo Bern York Ames due to the outbreak and a new serum is being tested in limited quantities to immunize those never afflicted.
Will Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, pledges to defeat Democratic candidates in response to President Wilson's appeal for a Democratic Congress. He accuses Wilson of seeking rubber stamps and autocratic control, praising Republican wartime support while denying them a say in postwar settlement.
Swiss Minister Sulzer will return to the United States within a week to begin negotiations with the War Trade Board on a commercial treaty. The accord would have the allies supply foodstuffs and certain materials to Switzerland.
A German inventor has created tumblers for cold drinks made of ice and provided with paper holders. The novelty lies in a disposable ice cup design pairing clear ice with a protective paper sleeve for easier handling.
London dispatches report General Ludendorff resigning as commander in chief of German forces. He is alleged to have opposed peace moves and to have been placed on the unattached list by the Kaiser. A Copenhagen wire also says the Frankfurter Zeitung calls for the Kaiser’s abdication.
London reported today that Vienna faces a possible revolution. Archduke has taken refuge in the Castle of Godollo and Emperor Karl is believed to plan departure for Cebrecza.
Washington debated Germanys note as a possible armistice bid and strategic move. Officials split on whether the message signals real reform or camouflaged flattery aimed at keeping President Wilson engaged. The issue now rests with Allied military leaders and the Versailles conference.
Washington October 28 the American Railway Express Company with General McAdoo approval plans new rates raising about 10 percent on short hauls. The move aims to add 24 million dollars in revenue, half to the express company for wage increases and half to railroads for transporting express matter.
District Superintendent Vernon announced that nut shells and fruit pits are now being collected. Waterloo township pupils will deliver savings at the Red Cross headquarters in New Marshfield, while Athens township pupils will leave collections at Athens city hall.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ulbuck of Shade R PD 1 report the birth of twin boys on October 26 1918. The parents are the ground parents of the newborns.
Chicago reports new fixed November hog prices with a daily average of 17.50 for packers droves and 16.50 for all other hogs except throw-outs. The move, linked to pork price expectations and corn market shifts, followed panic among hog raisers rushing hogs to market.
Washington reports the fuel administration will establish a course in Ohio and Kentucky teaching school children how proper adjustment of cooking appliances can save 36 million dollars worth of natural gas annually for about two million domestic users. The saved gas could release coal for two million three inch shells.
Miss Misa Minute Mardin born December 4, 1853 died October 28 from pneumonia after a Spanish influenza. She leaves brothers John, Charles L, Daniel A of Athens, Emmett H of Lancaster, sisters Nora Mansfield and Addie Haney of Los Angeles. She helped build Central Avenue N. E. church and was a M E Church member. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Columbus, Oct. 28. With the final week of the quietest state campaign on record underway, both parties focus on the President’s plea for election of a Democratic Congress. Chairman Fullington and GOP associates in Columbus predict a Republican shift. Democrats are confident the President’s appeal will influence Ohio voters.
President Wilson denounces Republican charges and clarifies that Article Three of his peace plan does not establish free trade. He says no discrimination against nonapplying nations is intended, and economic discipline should be reserved for the League of Nations.
Mrs. John H Slaughter died at 3 00 p m Sunday at her daughter's home on West State street of anemia and heart trouble She was born Hinda M Inman on April 6 1851 and married John H Slaughter on July 16 1872 Surviving are her husband several children and six grandchildren Funeral arrangements will be announced when word arrives from her son in Richmond Virginia She was a longtime member of the Christian Church in Athens Ohio
The Election Board has received 75,000 ballots for the fall election and will mail them to precincts across the county. The main ballot lists state and county officials and features Democratic Republican and Independent tickets with the Independent having a single name. other tickets include judicial, wet and dry amendment, and taxation. Special school levy tickets exist for Nelsonville Trimbie Carbondale and Jacksonville.
Columbus reports the State Department of Health warns against premature reopening of big gathering venues amid the influenza epidemic. No changes to closures will be issued for weeks, with decisions on easing tied to epidemic progress. Eastern Ohio faced eight weeks of closures. federal support aids overwhelmed local doctors and nurses through the Volunteer Medical Service Corps and Red Cross collaboration.
An unofficial report from October 28 said Austria replied to President Wilson with a proposal to negotiate a separate peace with the Allies. The note allegedly accepted Wilson's terms and suggested peace talks limited to Austria’s fronts.
Routine affairs at the barracks after recent actions show nearly all troops immunized. Dr. Taylor and assistants vaccinated fifteen on Thursday and six on Friday, with one hundred forty seven inoculated yesterday. Typhoid serum requires one injection while smallpox vaccination occurs on the left arm.
Sarah Wamsley, 58, died yesterday at Athens State hospital from pneumonia after influenza. She had been a patient there for fifteen years. The body was sent to Ottawa for burial by Undertaker Baughman.
The people in Chauncey may pay bonds to Edward Minister, authorized to receive them. The bonds bear interest from Oct. 24, whether held or not. Due to heavy work in issuing, bonds will not be delivered for several weeks. When delivered, Mr. Minister will be advised and will notify you.
Mrs. William Robinson of Murray City was taken yesterday to Columbus in the Baughman ambulance for an operation in a hospital there.
Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports Austria has replied to President Wilson's October 18 note, accepting all his conditions and proposing an immediate armistice.
Paris dispatch says Austria replies to President Wilson and accepts all his conditions. Official confirmation from Berne indicates Austria accepts Wilson's terms concerning the Czecho Slovake and the Jugoslav questions.
Charles Van Dyke of this city was arrested Saturday night for disturbing the peace while drunk. He was fined five dollars and costs by the Mayor. Phillip Thomas of Sumnerfield Noble county was arrested last night at a local hotel on a plain drunk charge and fined six dollars.
Mathew Halbert files in the court of common pleas for divorce from Lina W. Halbert claiming they were married at Parkersburg West Virginia around October 13 1909 and that on about April 1 1916 she left without cause and has not been seen since He accuses her of misconduct with various persons including Simon Kert his brother Asa Halbert his nephew and others
Grace Black aged 17 died at her Poston home from pneumonia after influenza. Funeral at her late home Tuesday at two. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery, Nelsonville. Survived by parents Ben and Mrs. Black, siblings Chas, Mrs. BE Huggins, Mrs. Ralph Moore, Ference, Ben, Bessie, Willigan, Mildred, Paul, two aunts Mrs. A. M. Lewis and Mrs. Thomas Fitt. She lived with Mrs. Lewis in this city until six months ago.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wood announce the birth of a daughter Lenna Lenore at their home 185 West Union Street on Sunday October 27. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mrs Wood was formerly Miss Lenna McDaniel.
Gustava Gardner age 32 died Saturday at Athens State hospital from tuberculosis. Her body was sent to Huntington West Virginia for burial by Newsom Walburn Company. Elsie Parker age 26 died Saturday at Athens State hospital from pneumonia. Her body was sent to Piketon for burial by Newsom Walburn Company.
The sinking of a Cuban vessel off Barnegat New Jersey was reported to the Navy Department. Officials believe the ship en route from Cuba to New York struck a mine and went down.
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