German Offensives Stall as Allied Forces Hold Amiens Front
Reports say German troops, halted near Amiens, shift to a broadening maneuver across a 120 mile front from Labassee canal to Laon sector. Attacks south and east of Lens, Arras, Albert, and Chauny gain little while incurring heavy losses. A German probing assault near Toul was repelled by American units. Prime aim remains Paris, with high command briefing journalists to explain setbacks.
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Associated Press
Amiens
Labassee Canal
Laon
Lens
Arras
Ronoihe
Songeau
Albert
Mortdidier
Lassigny
Somme
Ancre
Avere
Lace
Paris
Washington
Teutonic High Command
Poindexter Declares He Was Not A Strong War Supporter
In Washington on April 8 the senate debated the sedi tion bill to punish disloyal utterances and obstruction of the draft and Liberty Bond drives. An amendment by Hardwick of Georgia prompted a clash with Poindexter who said Hardwick had not particularly supported the war and noted his opposition to the draft law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ivery Senate
Hardwick
Georgia
Poindexter
Trinity Georgia Baseball Doubleheader Set For This Afternoon
Trinity faces Georgia in a two game series with first game at 4 o clock Seaford Mead fast time 3 o clock city time and a second game tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock same time Mercer later in the week for two games. Fans urged to attend as Athens supports the Red and Black with admission fifty five cents and a nickel to Uncle Sam.
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Seaford Mead
City Hall
Georgia
Trinity
Mercer
Athens
Uncle Sam
Mrs. Charles Allgood Died On Sunday Morning
Mrs. Charles Allgood died Sunday morning at her home after a brief illness. The body will be taken to Oglesby Georgia for funeral and burial. The notice reflects community grief over the loss. Haig’s report notes limited action on battle fronts with no major developments.
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Charles Allgood
Oglesby
Wheat crop forecast brings optimism for next year's needs
Washington reports the agriculture department projects winter wheat at 560 million bushels this year. If the spring crop holds the same ratio, the next harvest should meet the United States and Allies' needs for next year, easing food concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Food Administration
No Figures To Be Announced Of The Liberty Loan Sale
Officials in charge of the Third Liberty Loan campaign in the Sixth district received instructions from Washington delaying further announcements of amounts secured. Future figures will come only from Washington headquarters. Earlier reports indicated progress with at least forty towns oversubscribed.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Liberty Loan
Sixth
Federal Reserve District
Washington
Tmes
Gompers Urges Buying of Bonds
Washington April 8 Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urged workers to subscribe generously to the Third Liberty Loan even under great economies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor Today
Bell Named as The Referee Bankruptcy in Territory
Mr. J. Austin Bell an attorney of this city was yesterday morning appointed by Judge Newman as referee in bankruptcy for this territory to succeed Mr H Abit Nix resigned His commission begins April 10 Mr Bell s office is 302 Southern Mutual Building
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J. Austin Bell
Newman
H. Abit Nix
Bell
Southern Mutual Balling
Hodges Schoolhouse Burned in Recent Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Hodges schoolhouse property of the county board a few nights ago. The building was a good structure and was partially covered by insurance.
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Hodges
Thornton's Luncheonette Menu Highlights
A midcentury lunch menu lists Chicken Salad with bread and beverage options, priced at 26 cents, along with Vegetable Soup 10c Brunswick Stew 16c and Baked Red Snapper with sides for 35c. Other items include Porterhouse Steak with French fries, Oysters, Baked Apple dessert, and various drinks.
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Thornton's
Important Food Requirements Warn Georgia Residents
The Georgia county food administrator calls for inventory filings by April 18 from all with excess wheat flour and requires weekly flour purchase and sale reports. Wheatless meals and days remain in force, per capita flour limits for families, two ounces of wheat bread per meal for certain establishments, and a prohibition on selling hens as roosters before month end. H J Rowe urges public cooperation in these wartime measures.
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Georgia
A. M. Soule
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Food Administration
H. J. Rowe
Pershing Man Speaks to Liberty Loan Workers in Athens Drive
One of General Pershing's men spoke at the preliminary meeting for the Third Liberty Loan drive in Athens and Clarke county. He spoke of the war and government needs while recovering from gas exposure in a French hospital. The campaign aims to start April 17 with drives across ten counties.
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Liberty Loan
Athens
Clarke County
General Pershing
M. G. Michael
J. H. Gallagher
Boston
Mass
France
Michael
Winder
Lexington
Superior Court
John White Morton
Citizens’ Committee of Workers
Gerald Green
Meeting of Citizens Backing President Denounces Disloyalty
The Clarke County community plans a 8:15 p.m. city hall gathering to form a Harris Club for United States Senate support and to rebuke Hardwickism. Citizens are urged to enroll as loyal supporters of the President against the Kaiser and disloyal elements.
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Citzens
A. J. Cobb
Harris Club
W. J. Harris
United States Senate
Clarke County
Little Kaiser
Hardwick
Athens
Georgia
Time issue dominates mayor and council meeting
The May or and Council met with no business except the time question. Mayor Brwin read two letters from Washington via Congressman Brand saying the department of justice has no jurisdiction in daylight saving matters. The council may consider action at the regular meeting tomorrow night.
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Brwin
Thom
Washington
Brand
Athens
Department of Justice
American troop moves to France speed up in wartime
Reports from Washington April 8 state troop transportation to France is proceeding at an accelerated rate after Picardy actions. Officials refuse to reveal totals, but Britain will brigade American divisions with British forces to hasten frontline deployment. Training estimates suggest thirty days to ready for active duty with enhanced joint schemes.
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Washington
France
Associated Press
Secretary of the War Council
Baker
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Trinity Today
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Haig
London
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James W. Morton
Bradberry
Ethel Purcell
Kinneys
J. L. Jones
Sandy Creek
Mary Woods
Princeton
Annie May Wood
Georgia Factory
Rob White
Buck Branch
Sarah Pittard
Bertha Hancock
Robert Holman
Arnold & Abney
Germany
U. 8
Picardy
Persius
Berliner Tagblatt
America
Jones
Trinity Meets
Sanford Field
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