Marines Advance in Picardy and Hold Key Ground
American marines broke through on a four kilometer front in the Chateau Thierry sector near Picardy, capturing about 1000 prisoners and seizing high ground northwest of Chateau Thierry while German forces faced heavy resistance elsewhere along the line. French and American efforts along the Ourcq and Marne fronts yielded further gains as reports cite 270 Germans captured and a large tempo of aerial destruction in May.
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Associated Press
Picardy
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Ourcq
Marne
Veuilly la Poterie
War Office
CLEAR WATER ADVERTISING FOR PURE DRINKING WATER
LINTON SPRINGS WATER CO offers clear pure drinking water. Call RS. Crane, manager, for details or delivery. Phone 95.
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Linton Springs Water CO
Crane
Mer
Navy declares readiness for submarine raid threat
In Washington on June 6 the Senate heard that the U S Navy is alert and ready for submarine raiders. Senators Lewis and Lodge backed measures while Acting Secretary Roosevelt said radio alerts were broadcast over a week ago warning ships that enemy submarines might appear.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lewis and Lodge
Navy
Roosevelt
Hospital Ship Hits Mine in War Conference Incident
The hospital ship Koningin Regentes struck a mine off the coast while carrying English delegates to a war prisoners conference in The Hague. Four firemen died, but all others aboard were saved, aided by the hospital ship Sindero.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
Koningin Regentes
Sindero
North Carolina Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Lexington June 6 J Graham Hoge was found guilty of manslaughter in the March 19 Hoge home murder of J F Deaderick. He received an indeterminate sentence of one to four years and gave notice of appeal while released on a 2500 dollar bond.
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Associated Press
Lexington
N. C
J. Graham Hoge
J. F. Deaderick
Hoge Home
Hege
German Submarine Sinks British Freighter off Virginia
Washington reports a German submarine sank the British freighter Karpat 2,800 tons about a hundred miles off the Virginia coast at 9 am yesterday. All hands reportedly abandoned the Palmer. the ship was later sighted in Chesapeake Bay. John R. Clines told Parliament that German submarine activity cannot threaten Britain’s civilian population, noting 457,000 tons of bacon and ham recently imported from America.
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Washington
Virginia Cay
Navy
Palmer
Chesapeake Bay
John R. Clines
Food Minater
House of Commons
Great Britain
America
Air raid on New York not wildly improbable now
London reports the New York police commission issued air raid instructions, sparking naval officials to say German raids on New York are not wildly improbable. Earlier reports claimed Germany built seaplane carriers and that a raid on the British east coast used such craft.
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New York
Associated Press
London
Germany
Briteh East
Government tightens steel supply under wartime agreement
Washington June 6 The government tightened its grip on the nations steel supply under an agreement between the War Industries Board and the American Iron and Steel Institute. Direct and indirect requirements of the government and the Allies will be met first. Any surplus will be equitably distributed among non war industries.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Industries Board
American Iron and Steel Institute
Southern Senators Protest Freight Rate Increase
Washington June 6 senators from southern states and Southern Traffic League officials agreed to protest the proposed twenty five percent freight increase. Arrangements are underway for a conference with Director McAdoo to press for an order modifying the increase.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Traffic League
McAdoo
Training for Open Warfare Signals Allied Offensive
Orders issued to commanders to stress open warfare training and reduce trench specialty teaching. Soldiers are drilled for long marches, continuous target practice, and self reliance in open combat, aiming to ready units for the anticipated Allied offensive following German setbacks.
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Gos
Geor gia fruit shipments rerouted through Athens office
In Athens the Central of Georgia and Seaboard north will re ice for final trip stages. H J Flack of Frint Growers Express arrives to set up Athens office to handle vast shipments this season peaches melons and other fruit. Last year Macon handled fruit via Athens division and Seaboard through Atlanta. this season the new Athens office, under Flack, will manage the shipments.
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Athens
H. J. Flack
fFrint Growers
Express
Armour
Erator Car Lines
Ttese
Macon
Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Flack
Athens Boys Receive King's Letter From Windsor Castle
Mrs. Hodgson received a letter from Sgt Hodgson with a copy handwritten by King George V. The message praises American soldiers joining the Allied effort in Europe, wishing God speed and courage in April 1918.
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Athens
Britain
Ralph R. Hodgson
Sgt. Hodgson
Old England
Flour for Overseas Shipments Urges Immediate Action
State Grocers' Representative John E. Talmadge Jr urges Georgia merchants to supply flour in 10 000 pound minimum lots for government overseas shipments to Allies. Offer and terms specify 11.50 per barrel delivered Savannah with prepaid freight, invoices to government, and rapid forwarding of documents.
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The
Food Administration
Europe
John E. Talmadge, Jr
Federal Food Administration
Georgia
Savannah
Andrew M. Soule
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Care Churchi Line
Not-A-Chance Club Raises War Savings Stamps Total
More than 5300 dollars worth of War Savings and Thrift Stamps were sold by the Not-A-Chance Club over two days. Athens Red Cross canteen served troops passing through, including long trains from Hattiesburg and Camp Shelby. Soldiers praised Southern hospitality and Athens ladies, leaving notes of appreciation.
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Athens
Athens Red Cross
Hattiesburg
Miss
Camp Shelby
Indiana
Kentucky
Red Cross
Force
Rosenberger
Bathery A
F. A
Consolidation of Railroads Be Effective Monday
The planned consolidation of Athens railroad terminal facilities for both freight and passenger service has been postponed to commence operations Monday June 10. Georgia and Central trains will use the Southern depot for passenger traffic while Central freight moves to the 8 A. S. terminal depot and Southern freight to the Georgia depot.
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Athens
Georgia and Central
Southern
Central
Georgia
Million and Half Rifles for America War Demand
Washington reports the war department announced that more than 4.5 million rifles have been ordered for the United States Army since entry into the war. The figure reflects ongoing mobilization and supply efforts as the nation builds its military capacity.
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Berlin
London
War Office
Associated Press
Washington
United States Army
War Department
Ross Creekmore Enlists in the Navy in Atlanta Advice
Local board received word from the Atlanta Navy recruiting station that Ross Creekmore of this city has enlisted for Navy service. Creekmore, known for Real Estate and later brokerage work, is among the traveling salesmen noted in the communication from the Federal Food Administration for Georgia via Jno. E. B. Talmadge Jr.
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Ross Creekmore
The
Navy
Atlanta
Federal
Jno
EB. Talmadge, Jr
State Grocers
Not-a-Chance Club Thrift Stamp Drive Sets Record
Athens girls group sells thrift and war savings stamps in a multi-day campaign. Yesterday’s totals: 469 purchases totaling 2,978.79 dollars, bringing the overall to 945 purchases and 5,305.34 dollars. Teams list leaders and receipts, with Thursday results and prior day figures.
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Athens
Cassive
Haselton
Ae Bocock
Misa Dorsey
Miss Benedict
M I Nicholson
Layra Arnold
Josephine Wilkins
Sinking of Liner Porto Rico Triggers Anti German Riot
San Juan Porto Rico June 6 An angry crowd demonstrating against Germany after news of the sinking of the Porto Rico liner Carolina by a German submarine stoned numerous houses occupied by Germans.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
Carolina
Secretary McAdoo proposes eight billion revenue bill
Washington July sixth Secretary McAdoo recommends a revenue bill to raise eight billion dollars by taxation for the coming year. He also proposes a war profit tax at a high rate to supersede existing taxes and to raise normal income tax on unearned incomes. Heavy taxation on luxuries is urged.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Sec
Aviation field commander reported missing in Texas
San Antonio June 6 It is reported that Major Thorne Duell commander of the Taliaferro field Ft Worth fell in an unspecified incident at the field details unclear partial fragments describe the event and imply a collapse or fall with no confirmed outcome.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Thorne Duell
Amander
Taliaferro
Ft. Worth
Felf
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