How Ordinance Was Produced in U S for War
Official narrative on American munition production in World War I outlines gas warfare projects at Edgewood Hastings and Buffalo plants. It details mustard gas, tear gas, chlorine, phosgene, and protective masks, shell filling capacity, and mass production techniques, plus civilian contributions of cocoanut shells for carbon and equipment like horse masks and signaling devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Crowell
War Department
Signal Corps
Ordnance Department
Army
W. L. Sibert
United States
Germany
Edgewood
Hastings
Buffalo
N. Y
Midland
Mich
Dow Chemical Co
Europe
America
Edgewood Arsenal
Ican
Department
Pershing
Ypres
Paris
Pacific Coast
American Red Cross
BAPTISTS ADMIT WOMEN DELEGATES AT CONVENTION
The Southern Baptist Convention meets in Atlanta May 14 to 19 with women admitted as delegates for the first time. Missions drive aims at 2.5 million dollars, including 1 million home and 1.5 million foreign missions, about 73 percent higher than last year. Leaders expect large attendance and discuss union efforts, a possible all-American convention, and the future negro Baptist seminary likely in Memphis with initial costs around 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists
War Department
Washington
Hot Springs
Ark
South
Negro Baptist Theological Seminary
Memphis
Tenn
Missouri
Baptists
George W. Truett
Dallas
Tex
Henry A. Porter
M. E. Dodd
Sheveport
Young Men's Christian Association
J. B. Gamprell
Fort Worth
Hight C. Moore
Nashville, Tenn
Oliver F. Gregory
Gambrell
Robert E. Lee
Lumbermen Seek Relief From Hurley Over Wood Tonnage
Memphis May 10. Lumbermen urge relief from the Shipping Board Chairman Hurley for inadequate tonnage to South Atlantic and Gulf regions delaying millions of featherwood lumber sold to fur buyers by southern manufacturers. The appeal came after resolutions by the American hardwood manufacturers and the Southern hardwood traffic association.
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Associated Press
Memphis
South Atlantic
Gulf
Routherm
American Hardwood Manufacturers
Southern Hardwood Traffic Association
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Spring Race for Athens Planned
Athens expects a spring trotting and racing season with many horses at the track on Southern road. S. Nowland of Grand Rapids is here with rust trotters and runners, plus several blooded animals owned by others being tested daily. Demonstration try-outs are held Tuesdays and Fridays, open to the public, promising entertaining racing afternoons for horse lovers.
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Athens
S. Nowland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Tjur
Master of Voice But Not of Legs Amid Paris Peace Terms Reading
Count Brockdorff-Rantzaus explained today why he remained seated while delivering Célineau’s speech on peace terms. The secretary noted his strength lay in voice, not in leg action, during the Paris briefing.
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Paris
Count Brockdorff-Raptzaus
Count
Clemenceau
Senators Silent About The Treaty
Washington, May 10. Republican leaders will not offer final conclusions on the Versailles treaty until after an extra session and study of the full text. The document remains unpublished until signing. Senator Borah urged the GOP to declare its stance on the league of nations, warning he would oppose the party if it approves.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Borab
Boston Transcript
League of Nations
Accident details of missionaries death in Korea
Letters from Mokpo Korea describe the March 26 automobile railroad collision near Seoul that killed Presbyterian missionaries Rev. P. Crane and Mrs. Eugene Bell. The report notes instant death, absence of disfigurement, and swift arrival of telegrams before their burial at Owen Memorial in Kwangju with Seoul colleagues and Korean friends attending services and the burial on a hill near Dr. Owen's resting place. The account mentions Mr. Crane’s prior trip to Seoul, the witnessing car with Mr. Bell and Mrs. Bell, and the supportive actions of railroad and Seoul officials.
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Korea
Jong
Crane
Bell
Seoul
Fusan
Mokpo
Egbert Smith
Shanghai
America
Kwangju
Mr. Crane
Mr. Knox
Mr. Bell
Mrs. Bell
Suwon
Ma Bell
New Jerusalem
Mr. Underwood
Avison
Hirst
Miss Shepping
Severance Hospital
Underwood Jovely Calla Nites
Dr. Nisbet
Jesus
Mr. Coit
Mrs. Preston
Korian
Owen Memorial
Mr. Preston
Dr. Owen
Latin Quarter Now Occupied by U S Officers
Paris April 18 The famous Latin Quarter, longtime home to Bohemian artists, is now largely American occupied with about three hundred officers and soldiers living there. Artists have left, studios shut, prices rise, and the district loses its old privacy as khaki fills cafes and once quiet rooms.
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Paris
Associated Press
Bohemia
Sam
Sorbonne
Ake
Cate du Dame
Asbhout Christy Mathewson
Victor Kaiegos Returns From Overseas Service at Manhattan Cafe
Victor Kaiegos has returned to Athens after serving overseas. He arrived last night and resumed his former position at the Manhattan Cafe. Enlisted two years ago, he saw active combat, was wounded three times and gassed, received hospital treatment, recovered, and now enjoys a warm welcome from friends in Athens.
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Victor Kaiegos
Manhattan Cafe
Mr. Kaiegos
Sean
Iie
Athens
Kalegos
Talmadge Jr Attends Southern Wholesale Grocery Meeting
Mr J E Talmadge Jr attended the Southern Wholesale Grocery men Association meeting in New Orleans last week. He earlier served as a director and is seen as a decisive member. OCR notes praise his reliability and perseverance once he starts a project.
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J. E. Talmadge, Jr
Southern Wholesale Grocery Association
New Orleans
John FE. Talmadge, Jr
Southern Wholesale Grocerymen Association
Talmadge
Mr. Talmadee
Athens
Methodist Drive Advances Toward Centenary Goal
Special to Banner reports from May 10 indicate churches nationwide have raised quotas in the Methodist Centenary drive seeking 105 million dollars. Eighteen Episcopal areas report at least one fully funded church, with 833 total churches on the honor roll. Buffalo leads with 375 and New York with 300, while Crawfordsville Indiana oversubscribed its $34,000 allotment in one day.
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New York
Buffalo
Harmers
New Orleans
Victorious
Atlanta
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Pioneer Church
Touring This Year to Break Records
Automobile touring will be the national pastime this summer says Roy Brooks. He cites better roads and Europe’s closure to sightseers, noting Essex cars offer economy and comfort for long tours with strong horsepower and easy control. The Essex network provides rapid roadside assistance nationwide for touring motorists.
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Roy Brooks
Europe
Trafe
Exsex
Essex
Marriage of Miss Kathleen Merk to Capt W L Deck
Miss Kathleen Merk and Capt. W. L. Deck were married April 18 in Millen Georgia with a small circle of friends. The bride, a Bessie Tift College graduate, taught English at Millen High School before her marriage and is noted for her gentle manner and domestic qualities. The groom is from the local area and Mrs Deck is remembered by Jefferson friends for her summer stay with Dr J C Bennett.
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Kathleen Merk
W. L. Deck
Hotel Estelle
Millen
Deck
BE. C. Mahaffey
Judge Cobb Addresses League of Nations at Lumpkin Law School
Judge Andrew J. Cobb delivered a formal address on the League of Nations, stressing self determination as a timeless right. He argued the League blends council, assembly, and court to manage disputes and reduce international law to a written system, asserting isolation has ended and sovereignty is partly surrendered for global liberty.
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Lumpkin Law School
Andrew J. Cobb
League of Nations
Britain
Texas
Mexico
America
South
Cuba
Spain
Lee
Grant
Washington
LaFayette
Cornwallis
League
Nationa
United States
Merica
Europe
Atlanta
New York
Philippines
France
Pre nuptial affairs for Miss Mary Holden headline society
Miss Louise Morton hosts a Tuesday luncheon in honor of bride elect Miss Mary Holden, whose marriage to Lew Minor Paul Jr. on Wednesday the 21st will be a bright social event. Mrs Margaret Rowe hosts Wednesday morning, and Miss Sallie McWhorter hosts Thursday bridge lunch. Rev. W H Faust spoke at a Winder church meeting with forty accessions. Rev J W Ham impressed locals at the Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle.
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Mary Holden
Louise Morton
Homor
Lew Minor Paul, Jr
Margaret Rowe
Sallie McWhorter
Miss Holden
W. H. Faust
Winder
J. Wham
Atlanta Baptist Tabernacle
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U.S
MR Crane
Mays Robins
Maitte Julia Nichole
Ku Mokan
River Front
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