27 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
1
The third draft lottery date will be announced soon but delays hinder posting of registrant lists. Provost Marshal General Crowder will withhold the date for a day or two to ensure local boards can complete serial numbering and posting of the 13 million registrants registered on September 12.
Representative Wood of Indiana argues that railway workers rights to political activity are violated by an administration ban and wage rules. He cites protests by four railway brotherhoods to General McAdoo, criticizes a store-interest ban, and notes contrasting wartime political roles while urging respect for collective bargaining.
Paris September 26 An Associated Press report states that 42,000 Turks are in Palestine, with 4,400 provers described in the latest counts. The dispatch notes rising numbers and ongoing occupation amid regional tensions and military movements.
A large group of American aviators earned official credit for downing a German machine, led by Major Kenneth Mare of San Francisco and Lt Quentin Roosevelt of New York, with pilots Herbert Hall Palo Alto and others from Philadelphia, Granville, Syracuse, Dowagiac, Spartansburg, and Boston among the credited names.
Reports from PAIUS indicate an impending ministerial crisis and a full cabinet reshuffle in Bulgaria. Martial law has been declared in Sofia while King Ferdinand consults with Premier Mutins. Pacifist manifestations occurred over the preceding days.
In New York a campaign opening for the Fourth Liberty Loan will be proclaimed with police air raid sirens church bells and other sounds before President Wilson speaks at the Metropolitan Opera House. Ten tests of electric air whistles will be conducted, believed audible for 16 miles.
Atlantic City reports that soldiers returning from the battle fronts after the war will not eagerly return to rural "back to the soil" work. The American Hospital Association speaker says better mind and physical training in service will push many toward commercial employment rather than farming.
General Pershing announced the award of the Distinguished Service Cross to 44 enlisted men and officers of the American Expeditionary Forces and to one member of the French army for extraordinary valor. The list includes officers and soldiers recognized for acts of distinguished service in World War I.
The Naval Band of Cleveland played at Me Square to a crowd of about 2,000 as a Fourth of July Liberty bond rally. The program featured patriotic airs, classical pieces, and encores including Belgian Muse and Keep the Home Fires Burning. A drummer entertained the audience with lively antics and a comedian solo drew laughs before a quartet performed several numbers. Dr. Franklin Cole Sherman praised the Red Cross and urged bond purchases.
The Associated Press reports in The Banners From The American Army that a large port and express packages ban to France sparked complaints from soldiers and families. The policy, begun in spring, bans sending packages unless requested by the individual and approved by his regiment or a higher commander. The rule followed study of shipping needs and, despite some home backlash, the soldiers’ and families’ complaints are deemed justified.
Washington today announced that physically fit men aged 18 to 40 in Class 1 or displaced by occupation who are not yet inducted must serve as privates before becoming officers. Some registrants in limited service subdivisions may be commissioned directly from civilian life without further induction.
Marshal Fuen, commander of allied Western forces, told reporters at his headquarters that ten thousand fresh American troops arrive in France every day. He praised the British and French armies, noted the Americans’ gallantry, and said the war effort is advancing though not to the Rhine immediately. He spoke with a clipped, ejaculatory tone and offered few verbs.
The Army casualty list for September 26 reports 22 names with 20 killed in action, 26 missing, 19 severely wounded, 46 died of wounds, 1 wounded with undetermined degree, and 4 prisoners. The Marine Corps list shows 10 names with 4 killed in action, 2 died of wounds, 6 severely wounded, and 1 missing in action.
A formal protest from residents of a Russian border province under the Brest-Litovsk treaty asks nations worldwide to end what they call oppression by Germany. The appeal, presented after earlier protests yielded no results, seeks international intervention to free Russians from German dominance.
London report says German airfields at Mull near Metz and Mannheim were bombed by British forces. Two enemy machines were downed according to an official announcement, with British fighters involved in the operation.
Senate leaders postponed a vote on the federal woman suffrage amendment amid debate. Chairman Jones and Majority Leader Martin signaled a delay until Saturday to secure enough support after new polls showed one or two votes short. Changes in some senators attitudes disrupted the planned swift action.
A naval training camp at Hilton reports 45000 sailors ordered to write home to prove they are alive as rumors about the influenza epidemic spread. Officials cite 475 cases and 77 deaths, and reassure the public that the disease’s severity is not as high as initially feared.
Allied forces led by French and American troops press Champagne with heavy artillery and advance along a wide front from Rhelme to Verdun. British and Serbian forces push into Bulgaria as Macedonian fronts see continued advances between Monastir and Lake Dolran while others threaten Strumicia.
In a U S sea air action Ensign J F Carson a naval aviator attacked a submerged German submarine after it surfaced during a patrol. The U boat was heavily damaged by bombs and gunfire and remained visible briefly before sinking.
By Associated Press to The Lunnerd Washington Sept 25 a nationwide effort starts to stamp out the Spanish influenza now reaching more than twenty army and navy camps. Medical and nursing units are mobilized in affected communities under the general direction of the committee for public service, army and Red Cross.
British forces operating in Palestine extended actions near the Sea of Galilee and occupied towns on its border. They pushed toward the Jordan and seized Aminun Onhy along the railway, with further advances reported.
Greek forces press along three sectors in Mudiconia as they advance on Bilgarheus toward Valandava. An official Greek war office release confirms renewed Allied push against the enemy on multiple fronts.
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