British Break Through Hindenburg Line Front Near Cambrai
British forces in France drive through the Hindenburg line outpost positions between Cambrai and St Quentin. Australian troops seize extensive trench systems as Haig reports heavy German losses and captures, including officers and artillery, with the advance extending up to eleven miles along the front.
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Lowell Mellett
France
Hindenburg Line
Cambrai and
Hindenburg
London
Cambrai
Haig
Moeuvres
St. Quentin
Gouzeau
Three Service Men Leave For Vocations
Three special service men depart today following a call for vulcanizers and auto mechanics. Charles O Kuhns of Amesville and Earl F Linscott of Millfield report to Akron as vulcanizers while Ambrose Robert Ferrell of The Plains goes to Toledo University as an auto mechanic. Born to Mr and Mrs C A Beasley of Marietta Avenue on Tuesday September 17 are twins a boy and a girl Mother and babies are doing well. Mr and Mrs W C Frum of Richland Avenue welcomed a son born Wednesday September 18.
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Charles O. Kuhns
Amesville
Earl F. Linscott
Millfield
Akron
Ambrose Robert Ferrell
the Plains
Toledo University
C. A. Beasley
Marietta Avenue
W. C. Frum
Richland Avenue
Governor Cox to Speak at Loyalty Day Dedication
Governor Cox accepted invitation to address Loyalty Day observances in Athens on Thursday September 26. The program includes a parade at 10 00 and dedicatory exercises at 11 00 at Howard Hall. Local and Dayton aviation plans for a Liberty Loan publicity air flight are noted with field considerations and guard requirements.
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Cox
Eity Loan Committee
Howard Hall
Dayton
Rede Merrimen
Athens
Liberty
War bread to be forged on food slackers
Washington reports that Food Administrator Hoover seeks an amendment to the revenue bill to require mixed flour in bread 80 percent wheat and 20 percent other cereals making war bread compulsory. He would tax-exempt the flour and push its cheapness to compel usage as Allies seek wheat conservation.
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Washington
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
America
United Armis
Food Administration
Marietta Man Will Preach Here Sunday
Athens will host Dr. Arthur G. Beech a Mari eta College English professor as he fills the Presbyterian church pulpit at both services on Sunday September 22. The noted preacher is expected to draw a large local audience with his compelling sermons. Seven hundred British subjects are born yearly at sea.
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Athens
Arthur G. Beech
Marieta College
Presbyterian Church
Both Serces
Beech
War book withdrawn for revision amid Creel critique
Charles D. Lanier of the Review of Reviews says the work Two Thousand Questions and Answers About the War has been pulled from sale and will be revised. Published by George H. Doran Co. with an introduction by George Creel, the book is accused of containing Hun propaganda by Dr Claude H. Wat Tyne of the University of Michigan and editorial director of the National Security League.
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Charles D. Lanier
Review of Reviews
George H. Doran Co
George Creel
Bureau of Cable Information
Creel E. K
Claude H. Wat Tyne
University of Michigan
Bureau of Education
National Security League
Legal Board Begins Draft Mailing to Voters
The Legal Advisory Board will start mailing questionnaires to Athens residents on September 12 at a rate of 600 per day. Judge Wood invites bar members and volunteers to meet in the court room Friday at 7 pm to organize and prepare for the work. Associate board membership offered to volunteers inside and outside Athens with gubernatorial appointment.
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Athens
Legal Advisory Board
Athens county boy helps recapture German prisoners at Camp Sherman
Clarence Dutton of Hockingport, in training at Camp Sherman, spotted two German prisoners who had escaped from Chillicothe and stopped them near a corn field. The pair surrendered and were returned to custody, with Athens county receiving the credit for the capture.
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Chillicothe
Athens County
Camp Sherman
Clarence Dutton
Hockingport
Hoe
Boya
Bulgars in Full Retreat in Balkans
American aviators report progress near Metz with heavy guns scoring direct hits on fortifications and a big factory. The advance has pushed about fifteen miles into previously German-held territory, with refugees returning as shelling subsides. German rear guards cleared, but propaganda from balloons aims at American German-Americans, while U S forces report large ammo dumps destroyed and 90 guns captured.
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Metz
Meuse
Neeelie
Haumont
Vannty
Mare-la-Tour
Chambley
Hindenburg
Aemircan
la Chaussee
Boche
Hindenburg Line
Moselle
Pagny-sur- Moselie
Vendieres
Wilson
Germany
Bulgars in Fight as Franco Serbian Offensive Advances
London reports Bulgarians completely beaten in the Franco Serbian offensive. Seven more towns fall while the allied line extends twelve and a half miles. Bulgarian reinforcements are driven back and villages and supplies are being burned to hamper pursuit.
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London
Serbian War Office
Rhine towns flee amid feared Franco American push
Wealthy residents of Mulhausen evacuate as Nachrichtern reports a mass exodus. Others follow the army’s orders to depart while Rhine towns near Alsace prepare to abandon homes amid fear of a Franco American advance.
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Mulhausen
Rhine
Vatican silent on Austria peace note, Corriere reports
Milan Sept 19 The Corriere della Sera says a reliable source reports the Vatican will not respond to Austria's note seeking the Pope's moral support for its peace proposal. The dispatch notes no public comment from Vatican officials.
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Milan
Corriere Della Serra
Vatican
Austria
German troops mutiny at Aix la Chapelle confrontations
Report from the frontier states a large detachment of German soldiers refused to move toward the front last week. An exchange with authorities reportedly left eight dead and many wounded as the mutineers were boarded onto trains and rifles were hurled from carriages.
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Amsterdam
Aix-la-Chapelle
Seven More Women Enter Navy as War Workers
Seven more women have passed final exams and been sworn in for naval service as yeomen. The Parkersburg West Virginia examination yesterday drew praise for the applicants' expression tests. Names include Edna Wharton Hannah Smith Hazel Dorr Bernice West Christean King Effa Butcher and Mrs Watt Grover.
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NAVY
Yeomen
Parkersburg
W. Va
Edna Wharton
Hannah Smith
Hazel Dorr
Bernice West
Christean King
Effa Butcher
Watt Grover
Huge Savings in Operation of Eastern Railways
Washington Sept 19 A saving of about 36 million dollars in railroad operation in the Eastern region during the first year of government control is estimated in a report to the director general. The figure reflects efficiency gains and reduced costs under the new regime.
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Washington
Germ Agents Suspected in Spanish Flu Spread Along Coast
Washington reports widespread Spanish influenza along the Atlantic coast as naval officers warned German submarines may spread the illness. Lt. Col. P S B Doane of the Shipping Board health section said it is possible Hun agents ashore could release germs in crowded venues.
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Washington
Atlantic
P. 8
F. Doane
Shipping Board
Huns Eent
Dayton flyer claims 28000 foot altitude record
Captain R W Schroeder test pilot from Dayton's United States Flying Field says he set an altitude record after a flight from Wilbur Wright Field. He landed near Canton with a broken propeller after emerging from two cloud layers as heavy rain and snow storms affected the flight.
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Canton
R. W. Schroeder
United States Flying Field
Dayton
Wilbur Wright Field
Boy Scout Posters Boost Liberty Loan Drive
Fresh evidence of quick local effort appeared as one hundred Liberty Loan posters and as many government train bulletins were posted in town windows within an hour or two by members of three local Boy Scout troops.
Polash Production Estimate Shifts in U S Mining
Geological Survey experts estimate U S output of Polash this year at 66 000 to 60 000 tons versus 2 573 tons in 1917, highlighting a sharp rise in domestic mineral production.
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Geological Survey
United States
German govt holds Austrian peace reply until allied replies arrive
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin will take no further political steps on the Austrian peace note until official allied replies are received. The note's status remains contingent on the responses from the allied powers.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Strike Ends in Ninth District Miners Vote to Return
Pottsville Pa United Press reports that all mineworkers in the ninth district who walked out Monday returned to work today after a Shamokin convention voted to resume. A few local strikes remain in the western edge of the county and are expected to end with workers back on the job tomorrow.
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United Press
Army draft to reach 2.7 million by July under 7B plan
Washington reports General March projecting an enlarged military program with 3.2 million current forces and 2.7 million new draft registrants to be called by July. The plan, a seven billion dollar army estimate, aims for 4.8 million armed service members after deductions for casualties and losses.
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Washington
March
House Appropriations Committee
Meeting of Mens Club at ievian church
Friday evening at ievian church the Mens Club will hold a meeting with a good supper and three interesting talks. Attend for fellowship and fresh ideas.
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Ievian Church
Californian Invents Fold Flat Washstand for Campers
A Californian inventor develops a complete washstand that folds flat for easy carrying. The design aims to simplify camping setups by providing a portable, compact hygiene station.
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Hie
BELL
Marrietta
U. K
Creel
Claude H. van Tyne
Legal Board
Balkans
Fred S. Ferguson
Eral
Edey
HMN
Dayton Flyer
Kaiser
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