Casualty totals advance in weeklong overseas lists
Washington reports 1 355 new overseas casualties for the week ending today, raising total war deaths to 8 133 and total wounded to 11 615. Army losses include 3 639 killed and 1 189 died of wounds, while the Marine Corps lists 837 deaths and 1 830 wounded, with 1 626 army and 98 marine missing. Public Information Committee releases Monday casualty tallies, noting prominent cases from Pennsylvania and New York, with emergency addresses listed for the fallen and missing soldiers.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Marine Corps
France
Army
Marine
Marine E * Corps
Washington, D. C
Ibel Committee On Public Information
Tee
Pensylvania
New York
Grover W. Calhoun
Sallie Calhoun
Morgan
William I
I. M. Holton
Mik Jedgeville
Ulysses 8
Greimt
Emer
Ency
T. C. Grant
Dalton
Homer A. McLeod
Josephine McLeod
Moultrie
Moses T. Baker
Joe B. Baker
Funston
Emory S. Clark
Georgia Clark
Haddock
Quillian V.haves
Carl Hayes
D Street
Lindale
Charlie E. Howze
Leila Howze
Cotton
Louis Marshall
J. W. Marshall
Byron
Frank H. Burnett
Burnett
Maple Street
Macon
Georgia
James R. Stow
Richard A. Stow
Eatontop
John C. Edwards
Clara Edwards
Ft. Gaines
Pennsylvania
Uieke “Hoor Rolls
Marschusetts, Maols
New Jersey
Food situation outlook from London conferences
Associated Press reports Herbert Hoover says wartime food breach of quality will be a chief result of London conferences. He notes less rationing, ample fats and meats if populations remain economical. Hoover says privation danger has passed and North America can take over large food shipments, saving tonnage.
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Associated Press
Condon
Germany
London
Herbert Hoover
American Food Administration
North America
August 24 21 Year Olds Must Register In Georgia
Announcement in Atlanta states that men who turned 21 since June 5 1918 must register on August 24 1918 with local boards. Those absent may register by mail if card reaches board by August 2. Unregistered or sick men should arrange instruction via an agent. About 6000 Georgians expected to register.
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Atlanta
Georgia
How Men Just 21 Should Register 1918
Public notice explaining who must register all men who turned 21 between June 6 and August 24 1918 and those who reach 21 by August 24 1918. Registration day is Saturday August 24 1918 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at local board headquarters. Penalties include loss of deferred classification prosecution and possible induction.
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Thme
Docal Board
Wreck Delays S A L Traffic Near Statham
An ugly freight wreck on the Beab oard Air Line near Statham delays passenger trains for hours. The report lists Marine corps casualties and emergency addresses with several Georgians among those killed or wounded.
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Beaboard Air Line
Statham
Clarke County Man In Y M C A Work
Atlanta August 19 1918 The state campaign staff directing the third War Fund Drive for the Y M C A and Y W C A has been announced. Malcolm Lockhart is state campaign director James Morten secretaries and regional heads Joseph Reynolds chairs the Speakers Committee and other secretaries coordinate colored work boys work students work and publicity. The staff will handle all campaign phases from a base at the Y M C A building Luckie Street Atlanta The drive seeks one hundred million for Y M C A use and twelve million for Y W C A with Georgia’s quota just over a million and aims to double it in the state effort.
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Atlanta
W. GC
Malcolm Lockhart
James Morten
Rural Work
Joseph
Colored Work
George Y. Malone
Boys Work
C. V. Steed
Students Work
Edward Young Clarke
State Publity
Luckle Street
Over There in France July 27 Letter From Bertrand Cox
A WWI letter from Bertrand Cox in France to his father recounts trench life, injuries, and survival tactics. He describes a badly sprained ankle from landing on a duckboard, dodging shellfire, and adjusting to gas shells. He stresses alertness, quickness, and steadfast resolve to see the war through and uphold democracy and justice.
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France
Daddy
Sam
O. K
Bowie
Ward
Bertrand Cox
Weakened German Defense Gains Reported At Roye
Allied reports describe the German defense thinning daily as British and French forces push on Roye and Lassigny. In three western sectors Germans abandon strongpoints under Allied pressure, with captures at Merville Pimprez and positions near Fontenoy and the Aisne. American and French troops advance on the Vesle Front with limited resistance.
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Associated Press
Roye
Somme
Oise
Lassigny
Lys
Armentiers
Merville
Matz
Vesle Front
Vesle River
Manpower Bill Move Aims to End War in 1919
Washington Aug. 19 Congress moved to enact fast tracking the draft extension from eighteen to forty five years. General March told committees the military program should win the war in 1919. The bill faces rapid Senate and House action with plans to call new registrants in three classes and to educate eighteen to twenty one youths.
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Py Associated Press
Washington
Congress
March
Military Committee
House Committee
Baker
Crowder
Senate
House
U Boat Raiders Cut Cable and Shore Contact Reported
Washington reports naval officials consider submarines operating off the Atlantic coast may have communicated with men ashore and possibly landed crew. A submarine officer boarded the American steamer O B Jennings before disappearing. The French trans Atlantic cable was cut from a U S port but service restored. The three raiders are cruiser type with 17 000 mile radius. Allies claim about 200 subs destroyed, 160 to 180 in commission. In separate reports a German submarine was sunk by the tanker Flamen near Nantucket after a running battle. 27 shots fired. Captain David of the Penistone and crew of the San Jose were accounted for. all 31 men of the San Jose crew landed at an Atlantic port.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Navy
O. B. Jennings
New York
Philadelphia
Nantucket
Mexico
Flamen
Boston
David
Penistone
Evans
San Jose
Navy Department
A Cartoon in Type Explores Surrender of Rights
A cartoon depicts a man surrendering his rights to an Expediency Man, with dialogue questioning liberty and expediency. The exchanges frame a critique of willingly relinquishing freedoms for practical gains, reflecting cautious rhetoric on liberty versus practical benefits.
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The
Rucker Day Delivers Loyal Franklin County Rally
Special to the Banner Franklin County on August 19 saw Col T W Rucker deliver a hour long speech to a packed courthouse crowd. He attacked his congressional opponent for concealing political duplicity via newspaper ads and earned loud approval with wit and sharp argument. Rucker is expected to win Franklin County handily and will speak in Walton tomorrow.
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Carneaville
Rucker
Franklin County
Court House
Col. T. W. Rucker
Walton
Japan Requisitions All Rice Stock for Sale
Imperial ordinance issued authorizing government seizure of all rice stocks for sale. In Kofuji rioters attacked stores and burned houses. clashes wounded rioters, policemen, and a soldier. Fires damaged twenty houses and property. ample damage to millionaire residences reported in Hiroshima provinces.
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Japan
Tokio
Kofuji
Yamashina
Hiroshima
Taming the City Tiger at the Courthouse
A city detective and a county officer discussed liquor suppression at the courthouse Saturday. They confronted a Black man, searched him, found three full quarts, and arrested him pending bond.
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Court House
Skip Stop System to Roll Out on All Car Lines
Washington reports the fuel administration ordered street railway companies to implement the Skip Stop system on every line by the end of September. State fuel administrators aim for installation by September 15 if feasible, predicting annual coal savings of about two million tons.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
The
Fuel Administration
Uncle Sam Seeks Black Walnut Trees Nationwide
Government seeks black walnut trees at least ten inches in diameter with potential seven foot cut for gun stocks and airplane propellers. County officials report a request from the state superintendent for locations. If owners have or know of trees, contact Captain Dozier or phone with details. government promises good pay.
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Sam
Dozier
Funeral Sunday for Little Roy Pledger
Funeral services for Roy Pledger, fourteen, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Pledger, were held Sunday afternoon at the Hoyt Street residence with Dr. R. Belk presiding. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers were uncles Adolphus Pledger John Elliott Campbell Elliott and Marvin Buttore.
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Roy
L. O. Pledged
8. R. Belk
Hoyt Street
Oconee Cemetery
Messrs
Adolphus Pledger
John Elliott
Campbell Elliott
Marvin Buttore
Restrictions on Aliens Leaving United States After September 16
Washington reports freedom of departure for aliens will end September 16 under a presidential proclamation and executive order. After that date aliens must obtain permits to leave the United States and face stricter restrictions. Mention is made of escapes by Robert Fay, organizer of bomb plots, and Frans Von Rintelen as noted concerns.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Robert Fay
Frans von Rintelen
C A Scudder Returns From New York Purchases
Mr C A Scudder head of the established jewelry house in this region came back from New York after ten days selecting high grade goods for weddings gifts and general use. He described lights out on broadway soldiers everywhere and a wartime seriousness pervading the city. He reported meeting three steril sterling hot rays but found a cooling wave at home.
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C. A. Scudder
New York
Old Time Power At Poplar Springs Camp Meeting
Mr. Fred Birchmore and family returned from a week at Poplar Springs Camp Meeting near Cannon Ga. Franklin county affair. he, a twelve year attendee, praised unprecedented fervor and conversions. Preachers included Dr. C C Jarrell Rev H L Edmondson and others from Atlanta Lavonia.
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Fred Birchmore
Poplar Springs
Franklin County
Cannon
Birchmore
C. C. Jarrell
H. L. Edmondson
Atlanta
G. F. Venable
Mr. Norton
Lavonia
Uncle Sam Visit at Lucas Hill Tonight
Tonight at 8 45 the semi weekly entertainment marks Uncle Sam's Visit to Lucas Hill to support the University Training Detachment soldiers. Miss Walden presents a musical play by primary grade girls from Lucy Cobb. About thirty five little girls sing and act. the public is invited to join the detachment.
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Lucas Hill
Uncle Sam
Lucy Cobb
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed In Athens Ad
Athens resident Mrs Mary Brown of 3858 Jackson St endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney troubles. She reports relief from dizziness backache and headaches after taking the medicine and cites her child being cured after one box. She urges others to try Doan's at local dealers Palmer & Sons Drug Store and mentions Foster Mills Buffalo NY.
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Athens
Doan
Mary Brown
Jackson St
Dean
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburm So
Migrs
Buffalo, N. Y
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Summit
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E McKenzie
Rome
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Joe Phu
Issac D. Oliver
Cart
Hoover
Clarke County
James Morton
Theiscourt
Pimprez
Soissons
Carle- Pont
Fontenoy
Aisne
Siberian
Red Guards
U. S
Vladivostok
Manila
Ars
Rucker Day
Franklin Cowty
T. W. Rucker Adorbses
Carnesvill
Little Roy Pledger
Mr. C. A. Scudder
Gotham
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