Marines Gain High Ground Northwest of Chateau Thierry
American marines seize a key high ground northwest of Chateau Thierry and attack at dawn, taking hundreds of prisoners. French and American forces meanwhile push near Veuilly La Poterie, advancing about two thirds of a mile and capturing 270 Germans. Berlin reports warn of spent German offensive while Allied lines strengthen and foreshadow potential further gains.
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Chateau Thierry
Foch
Berlin
Vosslache Zeitung
Paris
Oureq
Marne
Veuilly la Poterie
War Office
Jack F. Jackson Buried in Athens Family Ground
Funeral services were held yesterday at the Milledge Avenue home for Jack F. Jackson a prominent Athens businessman and longtime citizen. Friends paid tribute to his blameless, useful life. Interment followed in the Jackson family burying ground several miles from the city where the family has laid members to rest for a century.
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Milledge Avenue
Jack F. Jackson
Athens
Jackson
Navy Ready For The Submarines Senate declares vigilance
Senate leaders Senator Lewis and Senator Lodge voiced complete confidence in U S Navy measures to counter submarine raiders. Acting Secretary Roosevelt said radio alerts were broadcast over a week ago to all ships warning that enemy submarines might appear.
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Associated Press
Woerlliston
Senate
Lewis and Lodge
Navy
Roosevelt
Hospital Ship Hits Mine in Europe Fatalities Reported
The hospital ship Koningin Regentes struck a mine off the coast near The Hague while carrying English delegates to a war prisoners conference. Four firemen died, with all other aboard saved by the hospital ship Sindero.
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Associated Press
The
Hague
Koningin
Regentes
Sindero
Million And Half Rifles For America
The War Department announced tonight that more than one million five hundred thousand rifles have been ordered for the United States Army since the nation entered the war.
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America
Associated Press
Washington
United States Army
War Department
N. C. Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in March Killing
Lexington North Carolina June 6 J Graham Hoge was found guilty tonight of manslaughter in the murder of J F Deaderick at the Hoge home March 19 He was sentenced to no less than one year and no more than four years In determinate term Hege given notice of appeal and released on 2500 dollar bond
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Associated Press
Lexington
N.C
J. Graham Hoge
J. F. Deaderick
Hoge Home
Hege
German Submarine Indicts British Freighter Karpai
British freighter Karpai of 2 800 tons was sunk by a German submarine about a hundred miles off the Virginia Capes. The entire crew was saved by the Palmer which arrived in Chesapeake Bay tonight. The Harpathian crew was landed after drifting twenty six hours in small boats following torpedoing off the Virginia Capes. The British official said German subs pose no threat to civilians while Britain imported 457 000 tons of bacon and ham from America.
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Washington
Karpai
Virginia Capes
Navy Department
Palmer
Chesapeake Bay
Harpathian
Atlantic Port
Owen
England
London
John R. Clines
House of Commons Today
Great Britain
America
Air Raid On New York Seen As Possible
London reports the New York police commissioner's instructions on possible air raids have sparked interest. Naval men say German raids on New York are not wildly improbable, recalling past chatter about submarine seaplane carriers and raids on the east coast using such craft.
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New York
Associated Press
London
Germany
Uncle Sam Must Have Much Steel
Washington June 6 The government tightened its grip on the steel supply in accord with an agreement between the war industries board and the American Iron and Steel Institute Direct and indirect requirements of the American government and the Allies will be met first If there is any surplus it will be equitably distributed among the non war industries.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Industries Board
American Iron and Steel Institute
Press Modification of Freight Rate Increase
Washington June 6 southern states and the Southern Traffic League agreed to protest a proposed twenty five percent freight increase. A conference with Director McAdoo will be arranged to protest and seek modification through an overproviding provision.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Traffic League
McAdoo
Ross Creekmore Enlists in Navy
Local board received word from the Navy Recruiting Station in Atlanta. Ross Creekmore of this city, prominent in real estate and brokerage, has enlisted in the service.
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Ross Creekmore
The
Navy
Atlanta
Troops at Fiome Training for Great Allied Offensive
Washington dispatch reports merchant troops in training for open warfare ahead of a great Allied offensive. Commanders emphasize rapid maneuver and long marches, reducing trench-specific drills as units are hardened for open combat and forward operations in the upcoming campaign following Germanys latest drive.
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Fiome
Ated
Washington
Germany
Big Icing Plant In Athens To Handle Georgia Fruit Shipments
A new Athens office will manage large fruit shipments this season including peaches and melons. Mr. Flack will lead the office, coordinating lines from the Athens division through the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, replacing last year’s route via Maton and Atlanta.
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Erator Car Lines
Atheny
Maton
Athens
Central
Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line
Flack
Athens Boys Receive King's Letter During Great Adventure
The article notes Athens boys honor a letter signed by the King of Britain dated April 1918. The letter, a valued souvenir, was to be presented as soldiers join allied forces in the Old World to fight for human freedom alongside nations across the world.
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Athens
Britain
Hodgson
Royal Court of Arms
Windsor Castle
United States
British Isle
George Rk. L
Flour shipments urged for overseas relief in World War era
A Georg ia Federal Food Administration letter from John E Talmadge Jr the State Grocers Representative urges immediate large scale flour shipments to Savannah for delivery to the Grain Corporation for overseas Allied troops. The memo calls for minimum ten thousand pound loads at 11 50 per barrel freight prepaid and outlines invoice and bill of lading procedures plus rapid action by merchants and traveling salesmen to support the war effort.
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The
Food Administration
Europe
John B. Talmadge, Jr
Federal Food Administration
Georgia
Savannah
Andrew M. Soule
Itreight
Mer
Food Administration Grain Corporation
Care Church- M Line
Jno
E. Talmadge
War Measures Move to Harmonize Government Branches
Special to the Banner reports Atlanta on June 6 that Washington officials are preparing to tighten coordination among government branches. The goal is to improve efficiency in advancing war measures nationwide. The article notes steps toward closer unity, with formal actions expected to align operations across agencies.
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Atlanta
Not-A-Change Club Raises War Stamp Sales in Athens
The Not-A-Change Club and local women sold war savings and thrift stamps in a multi day drive in Athens. Two days’ totals reached 5205.34 with 469 purchases on Thursday and 476 earlier, while volunteers praised Southern hospitality given to troops passing through. A final tag day is planned to reach additional buyers.
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Athens
Athens Red Cross
Hattiesburg
Miss
Camp Shelby
Indiana
Kentucky
Red Cross
Y. Roers
Nota-Chance Club
Miriam Haselton
Natalie Bocock
Louise
Dorsuys
Harriet Benefet
Milas Martha Nicholson
Jennie Arnold
Aenus
Oxen Sficios! Pb Purchabete Sudons
Proposed War Revenue Bill Would Raise Eight Billion Dollars
Secretary McAdoo outlined a new revenue bill to raise eight billion dollars through taxation, including a war profit tax and higher taxes on unmearned incomes. The plan envisions dividing the country into five zones with central war industries boards to classify and curtail non essential enterprises as the war progresses. The southeastern zone, centered in Atlanta, will oversee six states with W M White named to head the zone board, coordinating with food and transportation administrations.
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Washington
McAdoo
Sec
War Industries Board
Sone Board
Atlanta
W. M. White
Atlanta Chamber of Commanse
War Justices Board
Food Administration
War Board
Ts Transportation and Traffic Division
Zone Warboard
Sinking of Porto Rico Liner Sparks Anti German Protest
Report from San Juan Porto Rico June 6 describes an anti German demonstration sparked by news of the liner Porto Rico being sunk by a German submarine. Widespread anger led to hostile reactions in the city with German residents’ properties targeted.
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Surs
Porto Rico
San Juan
Carolina
Ger
Wéfe
Stobed
Consolidation of Railroads Effective Monday
The consolidation of railroads is postponed as to actual operation to Monday June 10. Central trains will be handled at the A. L. terminal depot with Southern freight at the Georgia depot.
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Central
A. L
Southern Freight
Georgia Depot
Funeral of Mr Nichols at Boggs Chapel
The funeral of Mr L H Nichols, a prominent farmer and merchant, was conducted yesterday at Boggs Chapel. Rev Wiggins delivered the sermon on Christian truth as the good man’s influence continues after death. Tributes came from Rev Morris and Rev Atkew. singing by Min es Kinnebrew. The church was crowded. many from Athena attended.
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L. EH
Boggs Chapel
P. Wiggins
J. W. M. Morris
A. 8
Atkew
Athena
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