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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
Hundreds of Athens area soldiers joined Americans in a decisive action west of the Meuse on September 27. General Charles X. Zimmerman of Cleveland spoke to the 73rd Brigade urging resolve as Ohio volunteers pressed beyond dense woods in a pivotal battle effort.
County troops push through woods and trenches along the Champagne front taking hundreds of enemy soldiers at bayonet point. Private Joe Turner of Paulding and Henry Boululoulle with Lavergne Milligan of Fostoria each credited with nineteen Germans captured in the raid. Ralph Cole of Findlay oversees prisoner cages and notes two former Clevelanders among captives saying they will return to Cleveland after the war.
The American First Army under General Pershing advanced seven miles behind the Hindenburg line on a 20 mile front from the Meuse to the Argonne forest. French troops on the left reached four miles deep toward the Suippe river, taking Varennes Mont Blainville Vauquoi Cheppy Malancourt Bethincourt Mont Faucon Cuisy Nantillois SeptSarges. More than 5,000 prisoners captured. Mont Faucon fell six and a half hours after the attack began. heavy artillery preparation preceded the assault.
On September 27 1918 British forces attacked from dawn along a 13 mile front near Cambria crossing a seven mile wide strip of the Hindenburg line and Canal du Nord. Hundreds of prisoners were taken as British troops pressed forward to widen the break in German defenses. Meanwhile Earl Colvin hypnotist dies at Ravenswood Pennsylvania father Charles Colvin a former New England resident and Athens county Ohio connection.
London reports from Copenhagen state Bulgarian Premier Malinoff proposed an armistice to the Entente. Berlin learned the move was not supported by other cabinet members or Czar Ferdinand, causing widespread dissatisfaction at home. Malinoff, an antiwar leader, had been seen as likely to seek a separate peace.
Paris reports the Franco American offensive in the Champagne Argonne region has resumed this morning and is progressing satisfactorily despite bad weather. The French War Office announces more than 7,000 prisoners captured, including about 200 officers.
Serbian war office says the allied push in Macedonia now covers 75 miles. Cavalry entered Kochane and pursued the enemy. In front of Wales German and Bulgarian prisoners and loot were captured as roads filled with abandoned Bulgarian material. Istip and Belik Amen were taken, along with Bogosiobatz Mountain, as Austria rushes reinforcements to the Bulgars.
London dispatches say Allied cavalry has reached the plain just south of Uskub while Serbian infantry lies about ten to sixteen miles from Uskub, according to unofficial reports received today.
Chillicothe Ohio Sept 27 Jno B Schneider reports a letter from First Lieut Harry W Ott 16th U S Engineers describing front line experiences a period of rest after an arduous campaign Ott who joined the army a year ago from Detroit started as a private and earned a silver bar He is a former Ohio University athlete
Washington on September 27 the Jugo-Slavs asked the state department for recognition by the government. It is believed that President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing will view the appeal favorably.
Reports say the German Kaiser hid in a cellar at Mannheim during a recent Allied air raid. The Kaiser was touring Rhine towns to calm local fears after raids by Allied bombers.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins of The Plains receive word of Seth Robinson's death in France on July 25. Robinson formerly lived in Logan where his mother resides. The Hutchins travel to Logan after learning the news. Robinson was well known in Athens County.
The first great gathering of the War Mothers of America took place in Evansville Indiana with delegates from every state attending. Mrs. Robert Carleton Morris of Toledo Ohio was named president and Mrs. J R Mitchel of Evansville secretary. Mrs. Alice Dodd of Evansville mother of James Gresham the first American soldier killed in France was named honorary president.
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder canceled entrainment of 142000 draft registrants set for October 7 to 11 due to Spanish influenza outbreaks. In the last 24 hours 6139 new camp cases and 170 deaths from influenza related pneumonia plus 723 new pneumonia cases were logged.
All persons owing bills connected with the Loyalty Day celebration are asked to present them at once to treasurer G F Morgan. The note mentions Madrid as the highest city in Europe at 2200 feet above sea level.
A massive crowd thronged to view the trophy train yesterday. Spectators from all ages pressed on to glimpse trophies including a German airplane wreckage credited to Captain Guynemer. The display featured French artillery pieces, a 2400 lb shell, a Lewis gun, and photos of French war damage.
Washington reports the fourth Liberty Loan campaign starts at midnight with Oct. 19 as the end date. Citizens are urged to subscribe six billion dollars to aid the allied war effort while committees mobilize nationwide. The issue carries 4 1 4 percent interest and is expected to be heavily oversubscribed.
Community event at Lisérry Bones Hall invites all residents to join the dance this Saturday evening. Music and dancing promised for a welcome gathering.
General Haig said at 5 20 this morning the attack on a wide front south of the Sensee river showed satisfactory progress. Last night local operations near Arleux on the Sensee five miles south of Douai and eight miles northwest of Cambrai, northwest of La Bassee and southwest of Fieubaix were reported successful with line advancement and prisoners taken. London dispatch notes the attack continuing.
Washington announces the largest draft lottery to date will begin next Monday at noon for the 13 million men registered on September 12. Provost Marshal General Crowder says the master list will be sent directly to 154 district boards rather than via press wires.
Columbus Ohio September 27 United Press reports that milk dealers and distributors asked the state milk commission for higher prices in fifteen Ohio cities. The commission planned a late decision on two month pricing with indications that some increases would be approved. Athens was among the represented cities where milk had recently risen to 13 cents a quart.
Nelsonville Ohio September 7 The Pittsburgh Coal Co Mine No 9 Circle Hill idle all day 1500 tons lost to transports and munition plants due to the funeral of a miner's two week old infant The piece argues such idleness reverberates through war production and national effort noting 6000 Athens county miners and the broader impact of a single family bereavement on coal output and labor.
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