Lloyd George Requests American Reinforcements at War Crisis
A message from Prime Minister Lloyd George urging American reinforcements across the Atlantic was read by Lord Reading at a New York dinner in his honor. He warned of a crisis of war against German forces, praising Allied courage and urging unwavering effort until victory. The diners sent a White House message praising President Wilson and calling for swift victory.
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Mesage
Lord Reading
Read
Great Britain
America
New York
David Lloyd George
United States
Atlantic
Lloyd‘George
Germany
Lord
Wilson
Washington
Signs Of Allied Counter Blow Yet To Reach France
Washington reports officials scan French and British statements for first signs of a counter assault in France after the German thrust was checked. Pershing’s force may join the effort, though only engineer units have been officially confirmed. London notes stiffening British lines and Haig’s withdrawal strategy. Confidence and high purpose pervade, with no panic reflected.
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Washington
France
War Department
Pershing
Department
London
Haig
Paris
Mars Elected Mayor by a 63 Majority on First Ballot
Commissioners of Public Works elected on first ballot. The election held Tuesday produced Mayor Mars by a clear majority.
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MARS
Commissioners of Public Works
Platform of J. Moore Mars Mayor Elect of Abbeville
J Moore Mars presents his mayoral platform in 1918 advocating council control of the public works department,削削削 opposing extra city offices, reducing land hauling, awarding contracts to lowest bidders, separating departments, limiting fines, and ensuring focused city service with equitable law administration.
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MR. J. Moore
MARS
Abbeville
Commissioners of Public Works
South Carolina
Clectil
J. Moore Mars
Americans Stop German Attack Northwest of Toul
American infantry rose from underground shelters and advanced to meet an anticipated German assault northwest of Toul, but no German troops appeared. Artillery fire and a counter barrage disrupted the attack, while details on the opposite side of the line remain unclear.
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France
Toul
No Man’s Land
British Counter Attack Repels Germans at Ancre River
British forces launch a counter attack after crossing the Ancre River and drive German troops back across the water. Artillery and infantry push renewed pressure on the enemy lines to regain control of the area.
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Ancre
Odessa Reported Captured by Slavs
London reports Odessa recaptured by Soviet and Ukrainian troops after a bloody battle in which naval forces participated. The British also say Morlancourt and Chipilly were recaptured between the Ancre and Somme while French forces faced heavy engagement west of Roye and reinforced counterattacks across the Somme sector. The report notes German assaults north and south of the Somme repulsed with heavy losses and German units in Albert. In other notes, Mrs. W. E. Cason and Mrs. Otise McMillan of Anderson visit J. M. Gambrell family, and local items mention Easter plans and cotton prices.
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London
Odessa
Moscow
Ancre
Somme
Morlancourt
Chipilly
War Office
Roye
Bucquoy
Albert
Debouch
Weatward
Field Marshal
Haig
Proyart
Bray
Court of Common Pleas Opens with Jury Verdicts
Judge Shipp presided as Thos McNeil vs Lindsay Link ended with a $40 verdict for the plaintiff. E T Blanchett vs Mrs Pearl Beckwith awarded $50 to the plaintiff. Martin vs Charlie Taylor yielded a $60 plaintiff verdict. Mrs Sue Morton vs R R Tolbert underway. court to adjourn after this case with remaining juries continued to next term.
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Court of Common Pleas
Sue Morton
R. R. Tolbert
Mighty Offensive May Fail to Split French and British
With the French Army in France on Tuesday March 26 the German push to separate the French and British forces has so far failed. Allied troops hold strong positions as Noyon was evacuated in good order. Fresh German assaults are expected, but the situation remains in hand.
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France
Noyon
Jersey City Blast Causes Large Fire and Damage
A series of unexplained explosions triggered a six story warehouse fire at Jarvis Warehouse Company near the Erie rail terminal in Jersey City. Damage is estimated around 1.6 million dollars with goods lost. cause under investigation. Nearby Erie repair shops and the Erie ferry house were also affected by the blaze.
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New York
Jarvis Warehouse Company, Inc
Erie
Jersey City
Manhattan
Hour for Church Services at Presbyterian Church
The morning service at the Presbyterian church will be at 11 o'clock as usual. The time changes this year with clocks moved forward one hour at 2 A. M. on March 31st. The bell will ring half an hour before the service.
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Presbyterian Church
Report of men ordered to report for physical examination
A list of men ordered to report for physical examination and those who have failed to report. Names include Henry Curaton, John Wm. McDowell, Geo. G. Grant, Hugh Mack, Samuel Jackson, James Sloan, several from Abbeville, Lowndesville, Calhoun Falls and other towns. Dr. G. A. Neuffer has purchased a Buick Six for his wife.
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Henry Curaton
Lowndesville
John Wm. McDowell
Donalds
Geo
Abbeville
Alfred Chiles
James Cole
Calhoun Falls
Carter
Berry Adams
Greenville
Isaac Jackson
James Brown
Bob Callaham
Antreville
Hubert Taylor
Roy Homes McAdams
Due West
Richard Wooden
Washington
Go Parish
Richmond
Cornelius Hamilton
George Johnson
Eugene Johnson
Eugene Jackson
Pleasant Reid
Charley Love
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J. E. Pressly
W. M. Barnwell
C. A. Haigler
J. L. McMillan
Morse
United States Infantry
No Man's Land
Richecourt
W. E. Cason
Otise McMillan of
Anderson
J. M. Gambrell
Lararan
Ruth Howie
Edna
Bradley
Brenau
Court News
Erie Ferry
E. J. Jarvis
Storage Warehouse Company
G. A. Neuffer
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