Army Plan Revisions Outline Enlarged WWI Mobilization
Washington reports War Department revising plans for a larger army as Congress weighs an extended mobilization. Secretary Baker and General March say U. S. fighting power is ahead of schedule with up to 3.5 million armed by late 1918, while shipping limits and reclassification shape July and August calls.
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France
Chamberlin
Military
Britain
England
Chamberlain
First Cherokee Soldier Buried in War Heroes
Large crowd at El Bethel honors Seaman Richard E. Gallman the first Cherokee to die in the war. Gallman enlisted April 18 1917 served on Manly until his wounding and death June 16 1918. born near Cowpens in 1899, age 19. Also notes a second lottery drawing for draft order numbers in Washington with Baker presiding.
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Brooklyn
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Naval Hospital
Cowpens
Gaffney Ledger
Meeting of citizens elects Abbeville School trustees
Citizens of the Abbeville School District met at the courthouse to elect trustees under a new election law. James Chalmers chaired, Joel S. Morse served as secretary, and five trustees were chosen for varying terms amid low turnout. Also reported, two soldiers diverted an Oakland car from Camp Jackson were recovered in Atlanta.
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Court House
James Chalmers
Joel S. Morse
Barnwell
Wm. M. Barnwell
J. D. Kerr
J. C. Thomson
R. S. Link
Horace R. McAllister
Atlanta
Richardson
Oakland
Hoyt Rivers
Camp Jackson
Georgia
Columbia
Draft impact on essential industries and older men study
The article notes monthly draft figures from September to December and discusses Mr. Baker’s ongoing study on how draft application to men over 31 would affect essential industries. It concludes only a small share of fighting men could come from this group, with massive labor needed to register all men aged 18 to 45.
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Baker
Crowder Calls for 124 325 Men in July Draft
Washington June 26 White and colored registrants totaling 124 525 were summoned for general military service. Mobilization will begin in July with 27 257 white men on July 5. The total to be removed from civilian life in July reaches 367 961 when combined with the 220 000 to be mobilized July 22 25 and other special calls. The July schedule divides entrainment: July 5 9 whites 33 259. July 15 19 whites 21 255. July 16 20 colored 45 000. July 29 81 colored 25 011. Officials expect reclassification and new twenty one year olds to add to available troops by mid month.
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Washington
General Crowder
Ed W. Acker Taken for Examination at Cheeter
Mr. Ed W. Acker was taken to Cheeter for examination on Thursday and is improving daily.
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Ed W. Acker
Cheeter
Kerensky Sets Course for America and Russia’s Fight
The London appearance of Alexander Kerensky, former provisional premier, followed by his claim to travel to America to rally support for Russia. Officials and diplomats speculate he will seek U S backing to rehabilitate Russia and oppose German domination, and discuss the matter with authorities.
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London
Alexander Kerensky
Russia
America
Kerensky
General Diaz Reports Great Victory Over Austrian Forces
Washington reports from Rome quote General Diaz on the Piave retreat. He says the Austrians suffered heavy losses with 40 000 prisoners taken and vast war booty seized as Italian artillery and air power pressed their eight day fight to gain the left bank.
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Piave River
Sugar ration regulations set for July 1 implementation
Washington announces new sugar restrictions for commercial users effective July 1. The 1.6 million tons for six months will be allocated at three pounds per person per month to aid Allies and American troops. Certificated sales restrict intermediation. retailers limit two pounds per town sale and five pounds per country sale.
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The
Food Administration
England
France
Italy
Pershing's Men Take Belleau Wood in Bold Assault
American troops near Chateau Thierry seized Belleau Wood after an 18 hour bombardment. They shattered German nests, advanced positions northwest of the wood, and captured 264 prisoners. The gain blocks German railroad access and tightens Allied lines. Prisoners numbered nearly 400 in the Piave action as Italians clear the lower Piave and Cape Sile Bridgehead.
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Cape-Sile
Backing Up Her Boys At Camp Sevier
Alvin Wilkinson returns to Camp Sevier after a month with the Bist Division supply train in New York. He is the third Wilkinson son serving his country, while Julian trains at Clemson. Their mother, still handsome and lively, backs up her boys in their efforts to save the country.
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Camp Sevier
New York
Bist
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J. M. Wilkinson
Julian
Clemson
Soldier Gottlob Neuffer Reports From Front Lines
Lieut Gottlob A Neuffer of the 118th Infantry overseas has sent cheerful word home He is undergoing intensive training at a dingy fort and is expected to move to the front in a few days Mrs Joseph Hicks of Calhoun Falls was in the city Thursday for shopping news mentions next six months of draft calls and holiday season notes
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France
Camp Sevier
118Th Infantry
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Preston Speed
John Calvert
Willie Jones
Claude Wilkinson
Gottlob Neuffer
Abbeville
Blythe
Gottlob A. Neuffer
Joseph Hicks
Calhoun, Falls
Marines Take 264 Prisoners in Belleau Wood Action
Paris reports 264 prisoners captured by American forces in Belleau Wood during an operation northwest of Montdidier. The war office communication says French raiders penetrated the German line, inflicted losses, and took prisoners.
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Belleau Wood
War Office
Montedidier
Army Senator Proposes Mobilization Totals for 875000
Army Senator Chamberlain announced a plan to call 300000 in August 150000 in November and 125000 in December totaling 875000. He said the troops would exhaust the class one pool.
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Washington
Army
Chamberlain
Farr Brissey Attend Abbeville Funeral for Mrs Havalin
Mrs Lizzie B Farr and Mr and Mrs W L Brissey of Anderson came to Abbeville Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs A B Havalin.
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W. L. Brissey
Anderson
Abbeville
A. B. Havalin
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