Pershing Reports U S Army Actions in France
General Pershing’s statement to Secretary Baker summarizes American forces in France through November 20, detailing key battles from Cantigny to the St Mihiel operation. He credits divisions like the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 26th, 28th and 42nd for pivotal advances, French cooperation, and the breaking of German resistance as Allied victory grew.
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General Pershing
France
Associated Press
Washington
John J. Pershing
Baker
Pershing
Germany
Chatan-Thierry
Maine Galient
United States
Marshal Foch
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Soissons
Berzy-i Aec
Beau Repaire
Vierzy
Tigny
Salient
St. Mihiel Salient
Porteur Seille
Moselle
St. Mibtel
Verdun
Forrest
Argonne
St. Mihiel
Thiavcourt
Nonsard
Vigneulles
Thiancourt
Fresnes-en-Toevre
Mets
Death Toll From Influenza Tops 300000 in U S
Public Health Service estimates 300000 to 350000 civilian deaths from influenza and pneumonia in the U S since September 15. Epidemic persists but deaths lower than earlier. Government figures show 170 million dollars in life insurance liabilities linked to soldier deaths in camps nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Public Health Service
Reconstruction Congress Held in Atlantic City
Atlantic City December 4 four thousand men from all major business sectors gathered for a Reconstruction Congress. They heard messages from Secretary Redfield Patent Schwab and Wheeler urging global representation and a strong merchant marine while cautioning against rash wage changes.
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Atlantic City
Counry
Messaes
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Harry A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Wheeler
France
Schwab
Return of J E Talmadge Jr Ends Two Month Service
Mr John E Talmadge Jr who led Georgia food administration enforcement in Atlanta returns home after two months of work. He contributed to wartime food policy while praising Allied victory efforts. The Meuse Argonne battle is recounted with Pershing’s notes on prisoners and guns, corps movements, and the American drive against German lines.
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John E. Talmadge, Jr
Food Administration
Atlanta
Talmadge
Georgia
The
Meuse
No-Man's-Land
Pershing
Sedan
Meuse-Argente
Hindenburg
St. Quen ‘Tin Canal
Rheims
Belgium
Europe
Murmask
States
France
Georgia Casualty Lists From Overseas Read Like War Ledger
The latest U S casualty roll lists forty nine Georgians among the killed wounded and missing in action. Names include Corporal Will J Guy Rebecca Augusta Jones Doughty Jansen Barnesville and Lieutenant Gor lam Willard Sumner from Poulan in the ranks among the wounded while others report missing or undetermined injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Guy
Rebecca
Flemming
Lexington
Frank C. Wynn
Goldie Gibson
Climax
Phil Hudgins
Holland, Ga
Paul Jones
Raymond R. Thornton
Washington, Ga
Titus B. Booker
Future of American Red Cross Outlined by War Council Leader
Henry P. Davidson, head of the Red Cross War Council, outlines a postwar plan to enroll all Americans, merge wartime and permanent structures, and expand international relief. The organization envisions continued support, reconstruction aid, and global cooperation with governments and foreign Red Cross bodies. Annual membership remains one dollar, funding focuses on administration and relief work.
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American Red Cross
WAR Council
Washington
Henry P. Davidson
Red Cross War Council
Red Cross
Paris
Europe
Wilson
Red Crosse
France
Italy
Belgium
America
Soule issues Georgia sugar restrictions rescinded
Special to Banner. Atlanta December 4. Dr Andrew M Soule federal food administrator issues an order relaxing sugar rules in Georgia as conditions permit. Open sugar bowls may not be used in public eating places and individual consumption limits are lifted, though stock limits and fair profit margins remain.
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Atlanta
Food Administration
Georga
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
Soule
Ieag
Republicans Attack President's Fourteen Points Debate
Washington reports that senators from both parties challenge Woodrow Wilson's fourteen points. Senator Borah proposes publishing the peace treaty as soon as it is completed and opening debate, while Frelinghuysen seeks presidential interpretation. Behind closed doors, a two hour Senate discussion on a Cumming resolution to appoint a committee for the Paris conference ends with action postponed until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
League of Ie
Borah
Idaho
Frelingkoosen
New Jersey
Senate
Cumming
Homecoming Soldiers Meet Our President
New York on December 4 reports a vast crowd cheering President Wilson as he sails for France. More than five thousand American soldiers arrive from England to greet him, with the Lapland carrying over two thousand officers and men and the Minnekahda a three thousand-strong contingent passing the George Washington nearby.
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Associated Press
New York
England
Wilson
France
Lapland
George Washington
Narrows
Burleson Seeks Combined Telegraph Lines
New York dispatch reports the post office department plans to amalgamate Western Union and Postal Telegraph land lines under Western Union control. The Commercial Cable Company sues Postmaster General Burleson to stop government control of its marine cable system. Vice President George G. Ward is said to refuse a director role in the consolidated service.
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Associated Press
New York
Post Office Department
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Land Lines
Burleson
Commercial Cable Company
Marine Cable
George G. Ward
Lloyd George Faces New Opposition at Nomination
London December 4 1910 This is nomination day for Parliament in the coming general election Austi Harrison editor of the English Review stands against Premier Lloyd George on a league of nations and abolition of conscription The feature is the large number of unopposed returns.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Austi Harrison
English Review
League of Nations
Porto Rico Seeks Home Rule in Special Session
In San Juan Porto Rico a resolution was introduced in the lower house during a special session requesting full self government from the United States. The measure argues Porto Ricans have demonstrated capacity for self rule and deserve autonomy.
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Associated Press
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Glass Offered McAdoo's Place in Treasury Post
Washington December 4 Rep Carter Glass of Virginia chairman of the House Banking and Currency Committee has been offered the post of Secretary of the Treasury. His nomination is expected to go to the Senate immediately if he accepts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Carter Glass
Virginia
House Banking and Currency
Woodmen of World Elect 1919 Officers
The Classic City Camp No 293 Woodmen of the World elected officers for 1919 led by K B Carter as Con Com 8 R Kirk Adv Lt J H McKinnon Banker I D Wood Clerk C J Williamson Escort Ira Teat Watchman M A Giles Sentry and auditors E S Kirk W B Mason W W Beacham under general orders 8 and 9 and license regulations 11 84 with county administrators and others asked to accept the results.
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Woodmen of the World
K. B. Carter
R. Kirk
J. H. McKinnon
I. D Wood
C. J. Williamson
Ira Teat
M. A. Giles
Board of Auditors
Kirk
W. B. Mason
W. W. Beacham
Hohenzollern Extradition Move Delayed by Wilson
The State Department reports that any demand for the extradition of William Hohenzollern from Holland should wait until President Wilson reaches Europe. Officials in Washington say Wilson has not expressed any position on the issue.
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Associated Press
Washin
Holland
William Hohensollern
Wilson
Europe
State Department
Washington
Frank L. Walker on Casualty List
Frank L. Walker, aged twenty five, listed as casualty reported by the army department. He died of disease after volunteering in June and serving in France since September. He lived near Whitehead Station and was educated at Clearmount school. Survived by parents J Y Walker and Mrs. Walker, four sisters and two brothers.
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Thurman L, Swaney
Augusta
Jessie Eller
Summerville
Cannon
Prince Stubbs, Jr
Danville
Lonnie Woodall
Canton
Frank L. Walker
Athens
Edward Tucker
Thomasville
William G. Waldroup
Hiawassee
John Whattley
Turin
Alger B. McCoy
Savannat
Warren M. Bowen
Norristown
James EB. Chapman
Mountain
Martin V. Griner
Nashville
Lewis F .Chapman
Ellaville
Horace Inglett
Grovetown
Frank New
Blairsville
Walker
Whitehead Station
Clearmount School
Gainesville
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
France
J. Y. Walker
Besale
Alice
Bonnie
Ethel
Earnest
J Y. Walker, Jr
St Elmo Lodge Elects Officers for 1919
St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias elected officers for the coming year 1919. Aaron Cohen was chosen c c FP K Hirech v C H P Lawrence prelate James F Hart M of H Nickerson K of R and M J Abney M of Exch M J Costa M of ess 8 B Wilkins L G 8 H Dunbar C G A W Dossier Truates The lodge enjoyed one of its best years in 1918 and looks for continued progress with the new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythint
Aaron Cohen
C.c
K. Hirech
V. C
H. P. Lawrence
James F. Hart
H. Nickerson
R and M
J. Abney
Exch
M. J. Costa
Ess
B. Wilkins
L G
H. Dunbar
C. G
A. W. Dosier
Truates
Earthquake hits Chile towns of Coplepo and Vallenar
An earthquake struck Northern Chile on December 4, causing serious damage in the towns of Coplepo and Vallenar. Minor damage was reported in other localities.
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Chile
Santiago
Coplepo
Vallenar
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Toul
Chaumont En Vexin
Abbeville
Montdidier
Cantigny
Aisne
Pershing Saya
Ihe
Chateau Thierry
Bouresches
Belleau Wood
Vaux
George W. Read
Lorraine
Vosges
Une
Rheime
Merne
Mr. J. E. Talmadge, Jr
Oglesby
Valdosta
Ort. the
Don
Sumner
Poulan
Cornelius Livingston
Eastman
Daniel D. Dunwoody
Macon
Donald F. Turner
Home, Co
Davidson
Porto Rica
Glass
McAdoo
Woodmen of World Elect
Hohenzollern
Whitehead
ST. Elmo
C. ¢ and
F. K. Hirsch
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