04 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Abbeville Press And Banner
Location
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
1
Nine German counter attacks against Masnieres were repulsed in a day of heavy fighting. The British line retreated slightly to safer ground, with Mesnieres and surrounding high ground yielding to a continued bombardment. The action marked one of the fiercest engagements since the war began, with high casualties on both sides.
Washington December first report that war stamp taxes aimed at raising 100 million dollars annually will become effective today. Brokers exchanges clearing houses and individuals engaged in stock or merchandise transactions must maintain strict records of taxable dealings. The internal revenue bureau issued full regulations governing collection and noted several exclusions including bonds notes foreign government issues and certain cooperative organizations. The taxes cover indemnity and other specified items.
The German chancellor seeks a fifteen billion mark war credit while President Wilson rests on Thanksgiving Day. Reports detail Camp Wheeler pneumonia rates, Camp Sevier sanitation, and a British praise of American railway work at Cambrai. A German official claims food supplies are adequate despite shortages. Innovations include a new lieutenant insignia to distinguish ranks. A Chicago incident reports theft of a woman’s wardrobe and valuables. Tax schedules and duties for various goods and bonds are outlined in a lengthy fiscal note.
Congress reopens at noon for the second war session with President Wilson to deliver an address in a joint session. Officials expect a lengthy session focused on war and domestic issues, with war savings stamps rollout starting tomorrow to raise 2 billion dollars.
A World War I dispatch from the American Army in France reports the first American contingent transforming from clerks and laborers into first class soldiers. The commander praises their morale and willingness to volunteer for dangerous patrols in No Man's Land.
Andrew Hamilton Chapter D A R will meet Wednesday afternoon December 5 at four o clock in the Chapter Room. All members are urged to be present.
Twenty soldiers were chosen and given lamp black to darken their bayonets to avoid being seen. A private with four months in service muttered that he hoped to stab an enemy and cause blood poisoning, fully aware the patrol route was extremely dangerous and could kill him within thirty minutes.
An observer recalls a hatless, mud‑spattered ranker limping after a horse threat. The soldier saluted, explaining the run was avoided and he kept his training. From a hospital visit, the writer notes wounded men prize bullets and shrapnel saved by surgeons and aim to rejoin their regiments to repay the enemy.
American army engineers from New York joined British forces near Gouzencourt as German offensives pressed. Narrowly hiding in shell holes they waited until close enough to fight back, earning high praise from British commanders for bravery. Many volunteers performed patrols under heavy shell fire. Some were briefly captured and escaped to rejoin the line.
Friends report prominent editor and longtime business figure Hugh Wilson, formerly of The Press and Banner, gravely ill in his Peoples Bank Building apartment. He fell seriously ill Thursday after a Carolina health respite and a Due West visit. Dr. Hill expresses guarded optimism despite prior danger, as relatives stay by his bedside.
Miss Eliza Gary and her mother traveled to Atlanta to hear Billy Sunday but he did not preach due to a bad cold. It marked the first time he missed an engagement in his career.
H Waddell Pratt departed yesterday for Calhoun Falls to conduct a week long to ten day gathering in the mill hall. He will oversee discussions and address attendees during the stay.
Petrograd reports that Bolshevik commander Krylenko and his envoy crossed into German lines to begin armistice talks. The German commander in chief authorized negotiations and set a December 2 conference at Brest Litovsk with officers from both sides.
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