Germans Fail Pierce British and Portuguese Defenses
From south of Ypres to Lachasse France German offensives under bombardment fail to breach Allied lines. British and Portuguese defenses hold, British positions and Givenchy retreatings are checked, Vimy ridge endures shelling as Somme fighting subsides. First American troops reach the front with enthusiasm after an all night march.
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Lachasse
France
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Saliéit
Armentieres
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Daube
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Cabuny
Fyxigh Front
America
Thornton's Luncheonette Special Today
City lunch spot advertises Chicken Salad with bread and drink option. Daily specials include Vegetable Soup and Brunswick Stew with Rossi Lamb and Spring Salad.
Warning of a German policy of intrigue announced
William English Walling of New York told the National Conference of American Lecturers in Washington that a new German plan aims to demoralize the Allies. He said the London inter Allied conference seeks to form an International Socialistic forum inviting Germans to shape a peace under their dictates.
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Washington
Mexico
Japan
United States
William English Walling
New York
London
Walling
American Troops Pouring Across the Atlantic to Front
Washington reports that reinforcements ordered to fight Germany have begun to arrive. An advance guard has moved with faster deployments of troops to France, with departure rates now three times higher than before.
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Washington
Germany
France
Crop Conditions Report From Agriculture Dept
The bulletin says the South's corn crop is germinating well with a good stand and cultivation in the extreme South. Cotton work is progressing satisfactorily with planting up to the average.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Mob Leader Testimony Ties Riegel to Prager Hange
Joseph Riegel, 28, a miner and former army member, testified to the corner's jury that he led a mob that hanged Robert Prager, an enemy alien, last Friday morning according to witnesses at the hearing in Collinsville Michigan on April 10.
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Associated Press
Collinsville
Joseph Riegel
United States Army
Robert Prager
Roundup of Disloyals In State of Wisconsin
Federal officials in Milwaukee gather about 200 people failed to comply with alien act rules opening drive to round up naturalized foreigners. Arrests include pro German activities and other alleged violations. Includes brief ad copy and local business promotion.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Low record of U boat sinkings
London reports the prior week saw minimal U boat losses with only four merchantmen over 1,600 tons sunk, two smaller vessels, and two fishing boats amid Germanys ongoing submarine campaign since 1917.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Doubling Second Loan In New York District
New York official subscriptions to the Liberty Loan in the New York federal reserve district reached over 157 million dollars, compared with 65 million dollars for the same period in the second loan, the Federal Reserve Bank announced with treasury department permission.
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Associated Press
New York
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Founder's Day Observed For Cobb Memorial At Lucy Cobb
Yesterday marked Gen Thomas R Cobb birthday founder of Lucy Cobb Institute with a schoolwide observance. Students from intermediate to collegiate sections marched from campus to Oconee cemetery to Cobb lot where flowers were placed on the graves of General Cobb his wife and Lucy Cobb. Wreaths carnations white iris and simple services followed including songs a prayer and a short address by Miss Rutherford.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Oconee Cemetery
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Lucy Cobb
Rutherford
Cobb
Philadelphia unit hospital service bombed on western front
London April 10 an official statement says the Philadelphia hospital was bombed during fighting on the western front injuring two officers and one nurse at a casualty clearing station.
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London
Philadelphia
Eleven Thousand Battle Planes Planned in U S
Washington reports from the military committee show 3,468 primary training planes and 342 advanced training machines completed. Production continues on a quantity basis with plans to construct more than 11 000 battle planes in the United States.
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United States
Austrians face choice between Hindenburg and Wilson peace
An Austrian worker manifesto in the Arbeiteo Zeitung Vienna urges a May Day demonstration for an eight hour day and general peace. An accompanying dispatch from France notes that favoring Hindenburg’s peace means not favoring Wilson’s plan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arbeiteo Zeitung
Vienna
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France
Two Grammar School Boys Buy Liberty Bonds At First Chance
Private Ed Gallagher, a Pershing veteran, with Supt G G Bond and zone chair Col M G Michael visited Childs street and Baxter street schools. At Childs street school two boys George and William Griffeth each bought a $50 Liberty Bond. Gallagher plans to visit all schools during the drive.
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Pershing
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Baxter Street
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William Griffeth
Gallagher
More To Be Drafted Than Censured In Exemption Hearings
In St Louis drafts boards report comical and evasive submissions from men seeking exemption. A man claiming moral unfitness stole potatoes and was told he would be drafted rather than censured. A wealthy son hunted on a farm while claiming ownership and activity. A Russian family sought delay claiming dependents, then arrived to secure exemption for the husband.
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Associated Press
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St. Louis
Camp Funston
United States
Exemption Board
Russia
Lipscomb Firm Leads In 1917 Fire Insurance Premiums
Lipscomb & Co fire insurance agency led in 1917 premiums with 529,961.93 in fire premiums and over 60 000 total insurance premiums across fire marine and other lines. The Athens district produced about one third of all premiums from fifteen agents. Taxes paid to Athens city reached 1100 dollars. First quarter 1918 shows 168 percent gain. projected 1918 premiums exceed 160 000. Lipscomb attributes success to dedicating to fire insurance as sole profession.
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Lipscomb & Co. Fire Insurance Agency
Georgia
Lipscombe Co
Athens
Lipscomb & Co
Stabilizing Prices for Domestic Necessities Discussed
President Wilson and his war cabinet discussed stabilizing prices for domestic necessities including cotton goods woolens manufactures clothing shoes and hats. The aim is to keep essential items within reach of the average citizen and signals drastic action may be needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Figures on Progress of The Third Liberty Loan
Washington April 10 Beginning tomorrow the country will be given daily figures on the total subscriptions for the Third Liberty Loan according to instructions sent to the federal reserve banks by the treasury department today. Fresh green snap beans beets Florida cabbage At Williamson's.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
Florida
Williamson's
Sedition bill passes Senate during wartime session
The senate approved the sedition bill prohibiting disloyal language or acts regarding the army draft and Liberty Loan with penalties of twenty years' imprisonment and a $3000 fine. It moves to conference with the house, with final enactment anticipated. The measure includes an amendment allowing dismissal of federal executives who make disloyal statements.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
General Frederick E. Discharged for Disloyal Utterances
Washington April 10 General Frederick E. was discharged from federal service after evidence of disloyal utterances. The action, announced by Associated Press, underscores wartime loyalty standards for U S military leadership.
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Associated P ’ Washington
Federal Service
Frederick E
French Friendly To American Soldiers
A letter from Col. B. F. Cheatham describes French refugees receiving Christmas gifts from American Expeditionary Force troops. The 30,000 francs donated, 32 decorated trees, and gifts for 3,000 children fostered strong goodwill, with no incidents and a satisfied, hopeful mood among both sides.
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Associated Press
New York
France
B. F. Cheatham
Cheatham
Fresh Turnip Salad and Produce at Arnold & Abney
Arnold & Abney advertise fresh produce including turnip salad Florida cabbage snap beans sweet potatoes new potatoes cucumbers and yellow yams. Limited quantities priced at 15¢ per quart for new potatoes 25¢ for two quarts of snap beans.
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Florida
Arnold & Abney
Athens City Council Debates Time Zone Change
Athens officials hear citizens on whether to rescind central time adoption while awaiting federal ruling. Motion to maintain current zone until Interstate Commerce Commission fixes Athens time. Mayor limits audience input as council passes resolution and schedules charter amendment referral.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Erwin
Council
May Fight in France But Not in Reno
Reno Nevada April 10 Governor Boyce said Willard and Fulton cannot fight in Nevada on July 4 or any date but may go to France and fight anyone anytime they are ready. Also notices seek messenger boys with telegraphy training and report Western Union openings. Fresh strawberries and turnip salad advertised at Williamson's.
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