British and German Lines Report Battle Front Progress
Haig reports slight advances near Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres with local fights southwest of Cambrai. Despite heavy rains turning lowlands into quagmires, British and French troops push on high ground between Cambrai and Soissons as German defenses around St Gobain and Solesmes hold firm amid expected reinforcements. Peace feelers and internal German discord add to growing war weariness.
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Associated Press
Cambrai
St. Gobain
Ritery
Solswns
Soissons
Neuve Chappelle
London
Neuve Chapelle
Armentieres
Haig
Sub Sunk By Gunfire Off Atlantic Coast
By Associated Press Washington September 10 reports state the German submarine sunk off the Atlantic coast on September 3 after fire from American steamer Frank V. Nuch claimed two shots struck the sub causing a terrific explosion. The submarine opened fire from 1400 yards but the American vessel remained uninjured.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Frank VY. Nuch
Navy Department
Swamer
Run Over Likely in Louisiana Political Race
New Orleans dispatch reports Edward J. Gay led in a large plurality over former Governor Luther Wall and John H. Overton, with indications from parishes outside New Orleans that a second primary is likely. Scattered parish results suggest a continued contest as voters respond to the race for the United States seat.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Edward J. Gay
Luther Wall
John H. Overton
United States
Broussard
New Orline
Bulgarians At Odds With Turkey Spark Regional Tension
Washington reports indicate growing friction between Bulgaria and Turkey with potential for open conflict. Berlin shows serious misgivings as revolutionary sentiment spreads among Bulgarian army and civilians. Bulgarian aims include expanded territory and possibly parts of Austria.
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Associated Press
Washington
Turkey
Bulgria
Berlin
Bul‘orhen
Austria
United States Gets News From Russia
Washington reports a dispatch from President Trcaikovsky of the northern Russian government praising the newly organized government in northern Russia and Siberia. Ambassador Nakhmetef, once repudiating the Bolsheviks, is cited as the cral representative of the Russian People in the United States.
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Associated Pi
Washington
First Men to Be Called in October
Washington announces October induction for men aged 19 and 20 who register Thursday. Ages 21 to 36 will await available fighting material until exhausted. Questionnaires go to first registrants and local boards must classify swiftly so some can be called in October.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
Cheap Tulsa reunion rate tied to Confederate veterans group motto
Milledgeville Ga Sept 9 Special to the Banner Adjutant General Sons of Confederate Veterans says all Sons and Grandsons of Confederate Veterans must be members in good standing to receive a one cent mile rate to the Tulsa reunion Sept 24. Certificates signed by local Camp Commander required. applies to family members too. Application details with JOS. FE. POTTLE and No. Forrest noted.
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Milledgeville
N. B
Sons of Con
Reid
Okla
Sons of Confederate Veterans Organization
Tulsa
Sons of Veterans
Mikledgeville
No. Forrest
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Jos
Pottle
Georgia Division
S.C. Vv
Pollock Defeats Peeples in Democratic Primary for Senate
Columbia on September 10 reports that William J Pollock defeated Thomas H Peeples for the short United States Senate term in the second Democratic primary by an estimated margin around 14 000 votes.
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Associated Press
Columbia
William J, Pollock
Thomas H. Peeples
United States
Aerial mail pilots injured in Hicksville crash on Long Island
Edward Gardner and his mechanician were carrying mail from Chicago to Belmont Park when their airplane fell at Hicksville, Long Island. Both men were injured and rushed to a Mineola hospital.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Gardner
Chicago
Belmont Park
Hicksville
Long Island
Mineola
Gasoline Prices to be Fixed by Federal Authority
Fuel Administrator Garfield announced plans to fix gasoline prices for domestic consumers and government use at a figure below current market levels. This statement comes as the administration moves to regulate fuel costs nationwide.
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Ty Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Government
Allier
Revival services drive large crowds in Winder Georgia
Rev J Frank Jackson state evangelist of the Georgia Baptist mission board leads revival at Second Map ist church with Pres A A Lyn of Atlanta and Rev Jo Shedd as pastor. Apalachee Baptist Association meets September 11 12 at Monroe First Baptist with Josiah Blasingame moderator and Rev W H Faust secretary. Introductory sermon by Rev Thos E McCutchen of Atlanta and mission sermon by Rev B D Gray of the Home Mission Board. One of the largest crowds in the body’s history is anticipated.
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Winder
J. Frank Jackson
Mission Board
The
Georgia Baptist Convention
Second Mapist
A A. Lyn
Atlanta
Jo. Shedd
Apalachee Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Monroe
Josiah Blasingame
W. H. Faust
Thos. E. McCutchen
B. D. Gray
D. D
Home Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Debs On Trial In Cleveland Case Admits War Protest
In Canton Ohio on June 16 Eugene V Debs faced an Explosives Act case aired in United States court. District Attorney Wert indicated he would finish presenting evidence tomorrow morning. Two witnesses testified Debs aimed to affirm the socialist party platform against war and conscription.
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Vieweand
Orp. Iy
Eugene V. Debs
Canton
Ohio
Wert
Debs
Socialist Party
Dora Torpedoed and Sunk Off France in Convoy Attack
The American steamship Dora, formerly Austrian flagged, was torpedoed and sunk September 4 about 400 miles off France during a cargo convoy attack. The crew was saved.
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Associated Prebondon
Spt
Dora
France
New Berlin Treaty With Bolsheviki
Washington reports a Berlin accord between Bolsheviki and Germany pledges no northern attacks by Russia if allied forces advance, plus protection of Russian and Finnish fisheries. Russia pays Germany six billion marks in currency and goods, with gold and paper remittance and remaining balances in German marks or Russian gold per the Archangel dispatch to Ambassador Francis.
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Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Germany
Thussia
Finland
Rus
Ukraine
Francis
Archangel
Debs Trial Opens as Jury Seated and Arrests Made
Cleveland on September 6 reports a rapid jury selection in the Debs trial. Seven people were arrested in the courtroom for applauding the defense opening, including Pastor Stokes, by order of Judge Westensaver. They were released on their own recognizance to appear tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Eugene Debs
Pastor Stokes
Westensaver
Germany not starving says American minister to Sweden
Washington reports Ira Nelson Morris, American minister to Sweden, states Germany is not on the verge of starvation. He says every mercy must be put into the war, and that reliable reports from Stockholm support no general shortage of life’s essentials though rural areas fare best.
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Washington
Germany
Ira Nelson Morris
Sweden
Morris
Stockholm
An Appreciation of Miss Celeste Parrish
In appreciation of Miss Celeste Parrish nine years of service at the Normal School Training School and Department of Psychology and Pedagogy Georgia mourns her death. Her leadership as head of the department and director of the Training School raised teacher efficiency and inspired hundreds of students toward higher educational achievement. Her work will endure the loss felt by the educational world.
War Revenue Bill Debate Continues in House
Washington September 16 Debate on the war revenue bill continued in the house today. Members of the ways and means committee delivered set speeches criticizing some features while promising to vote for it on final passage. Leaders plan to end general discussion Thursday and take up the bill Friday under a five minute rule for amendments. The committee will consider amendments to facilitate Liberty bonds sales as suggested by the treasury department.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
Treasty Department
Governor Pleased With Results of Trip to Capital
Governor Dorsey and the Georgia delegation praised their efforts for the St. Marys canal project and expressed confidence that Congress would fund the canal within two to three years or sooner. The Associated Press notes the trip aimed to secure federal backing and ongoing support from lawmakers.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Dorsey
Georgia
St. Mary's Canal
Nto Smith
Congress
Officials kill without trial in Moscow exodus report
Stockholm reports that officials in Moscow kill without trial amid class hatred. The Associated Press correspondent describes conditions as human life losing value, with foreigners and Russians at officials mercy during the refugee departure to safety in Sweden.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Moscow
Russia
Senate Passes Espionage Rider Against Draft Slackers
Washington reports the Senate approved an amendment to the espionage act targeting draft evaders and talking about royal matters. It sets a maximum penalty of 29 years in prison or a $10,000 fine for false reports or statements intended to interfere with U S military efforts.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States
Gratitude Letter From WWI Troops to University of Georgia
A note from G E Spade Battery B 1 with F A American Expeditionary to August 11 1978 thanks the University of Georgia students in Athens GA for cigarettes and small gifts given to troops en route home from France It praises the kindness and expresses a wish to share more about experiences in France through school channels and future correspondence.
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G. E. Spade
F. A
Seun
University of Georgia
Athens
France
German army short on manpower evidenced by disbanded divisions
Washington reports new evidence of German manpower shortages on the western front. Seven divisions have been disbanded entirely due to lack of men while a total of 195 German divisions are on the front. only sixteen have not seen heavy fighting this year.
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Washington
Officials Forecast Foch Flank Moves Across Front
Washington reports say German forces hold positions near those of March 21 and allied officials expect Foch to pursue wide flank operations rather than strike every weak point. Behind a machine gun rear screen, Germans are thought to have reoccupied the old Hindenburg lines as American troops remain largely available for major thrusts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hindenburg
Foch
New Secretary at Lucas Hill
Mr. Jane W. Jenkins, reported as Army Y M C A secretary for the real training detachment, arrives with assistant to support college enlisted men and university students. He holds Mercer degree, studied at Vanderbilt, and serves as building secretary at Camp Wheeler. He succeeds Mr. Simpson and will work with Athens townspeople and Mrs. Hillups Phulay committee. Simpson shifts to United War Work Campaign.
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Jane W. Jenkins
Army Vo Mlc
Jenkins
Army
Y. M
Mercer
Vanderbilt University
W. D. Weatherford
South
Southern States
Army YY
M.C A
Camp Wheeler
Athens
1Illups Phtulay
Jenking
C. L. Simpson
Simpson
United War
Socialists Attack The Crown Prince
Socialists and pro Germany voices join in attacking the crown prince over a recent interview denying wartime responsibility. An official dispatch from France cites a socialist paper urging the crown prince not be a spokesman for peace efforts as pan German organs call for a dictatorship uniting all who share duty.
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Associated Iris
Washington
Germany
Bia
France
Thoughts for the Day Prompting Duty and Resolve
Fragmentary quotation notes a man serving the country best through steadfast duty and personal discipline. The text blends lines about strength, timing, and worthiness, with garbled names and punctuation suggesting a weathered motto or editorial sidebar.
Liberal draft rules expand exemptions for new registrants
The War Industries Board announced a more liberal occupational exemption policy. District draft boards decide deferments for men 18 to 45 who register Thursday. They may determine which industries are necessary and whether an individual is essential to the industry.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Industries Board
Crowder
Our Neighborhood Sunbeam's Triumph in a Quiet Town
A vivid portrait of the neighborhood Sunbeam known as Omar, who brings welcome gifts and service to the Little House on the Corner. She enrolls in business college and joins Uncle Sam’s war effort, earning affection from neighbors of all colors and ages as she becomes a cherished, helpful figure.
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Sam
Lafayette
Sunbeam
Walt
Sunbeam 9
Inarr
Omar
The American Creed by William Tyler Page
A compact statement affirming belief in the United States as a government of the people and a republic. It proclaims sovereignty of the states, a perfect union, and commitment to freedom, equality, justice, and humanity, ending with a pledge to support the Constitution, obey laws, respect the flag, and defend the nation.
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United States of America
Wiliam Tyler Page
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O. L. Simpson
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