Haig Presses British Drive Against German Lines
British forces push the new attack in Belgium with 6000 prisoners reported. Several German batteries captured intact. German counterattacks defeated. The advance, the Lille plain battlefront, and the threatened industrial north of France are described along with Russian front news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
von Hindenburg
Lille
Menes
Roubaix
Tourcoing
Tourcing
iLlle
Russia
Kronstadt
Kerensky
Local Forecast Signals Afternoon Thunder Showers
The weather page expects a today forecast with probable local thunder showers. Citizens are advised to take precaution and watch for developing storms.
Mrs Nellie Peters Black to Speak at Cotton Manufacturers’ Event
Delegates from St Simon arrive by noon for a Brunswick Board of Trade luncheon then an automobile tour of the city. The 3:30 p.m. address at the First Methodist Church by Mrs Nellie Peters Black is expected to be one of the best talks in Brunswick as both delegates and the public attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Manufacturers’ Convention
St. Simon
Nellie Peters Black
South
Brunswick Board of Trade
Black
Brimswick
Jack
Cotton meet at St Simon boosts attendance record
The Georgia Cotton Manufacturers Association meeting at St Simon drew larger attendance than any prior session. President W C Vereen opened, L R Akin gave the welcome, Lee M Jordan spoke, and Senator Thomas W Hardwick addressed on federal child labor legislation. Mrs Nellie Peters Black spoke on coordinating mill village work. James L Carbery of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke on mill village demonstration work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
St. Simon
W. C. Vereen
Senator Hardwick
Nellie Peters Black
Atlanta
Georgia Foderation of Women
James L. Carbery
United States Department of Agriculture
Mallory Line Strike Ends and Barges Launched at Brunswick
Longshoremen at Mallory steamship wharves end a one day strike after raises are agreed. A 1200 ton Carpenter Watkins barge, largest yet, is to be launched at the George street yard at 11 o clock with 125 foot length and 17 foot depth. President Watkins cites Brunswick port’s shipbuilding value and calls for two hundred new houses near the yard to support workers. Public invited to the 1 o'clock launching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallory
Fuller
New York
Company
Santiago
Mallory Line
Carpenter-Watkins Shipbuilding Company
George Street
Carpenter Watkins
Brunswick
Watkins
Liberty Loan Trailer Shown In Theaters Nationwide
The treasury authorizes a Liberty Loan trailer shown at virtually all theaters through June 15. It features a waving flag and President Wilson dictating a message, followed by a bond appeal. The trailer, produced by a committee led by William A. Brady, uses 500000 feet donated by the Fastman Co. of Rochester New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Wilson
White House
William A. Brady
National Association of the Motion Picture Industry
Fastman Co
Rochester
N. Y
War board outlines curtailment of rail service
Washington reports Howard Elliot of the war board explains the wartime transportation plan for American railroads. Essential freight moves and select passenger trains will run. non essentials are to be cut back. Cooperation from rail workers and the public is urged to maximize freight movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard Elliot
War Board
Council of National Defense
Elliot
Mr. Elliot
Rookies from Savannah sent to Camp Jowett
The Savannah News reports Battery A of the Chatham Artillery reached 58 recruits since recall to federal service, with five new enlistees George E. Radford Charles W. Radford W. R. Lovett Jr John L. Mincey and G. H. Waters. Twenty seven more are needed for full war footing. A new recruiting plan will send rookies to Brunswick on enlistment instead of three weeks in Savannah for inoculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah News
Chatham Artillery
George E. Radford
Chas. W. Radford
Savannah
W. R. Lovett, Jr
John L. Mincey
G. H. Waters
Sylvania
Brunswick
Pershing Arrives in London for British Welcome
General Pershing and his staff docked at a British port to a formal reception by officials from the admiralty and war office. The party, welcomed by the mayor and officials, was escorted ashore by American destroyers and a royal guards band.
Pershing Meets Press Arrives at British Port London Welcome
General Pershing in command of the port inspected a guard of honor as the band played The Star Spangled Banner. Civilians met him were American press representatives. He praised the voyage and noted the welcome in Britain as a significant moment in the war effort. The Pershing party then moved toward London after thanks to the liner crew. The British delegation included Rear Admiral Stileman and Lord Mayor of Liverpool. The ship docked at 9 o clock and the anthem was followed by God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Pershing
Great Britain
Walter Hines Page
Lord Derby
Viscount French
Lord Brooke
Cer
Guard of Honor
America
Pershing
Stileman
William Pictain
Campbell
Liverpool
God Save the King
Ghost walk at camp fuels guard discontent over pay
Atlanta reports growing unrest among national guardsmen at the officers training camp. Non commissioned officers complain they receive only about 25 to 30 dollars a month after border duty while others with no service get 100 dollars for a month of training.
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Atlanta
Macon Y M C A Boys Camp on St Simon Island
The first party of Macon Y M C A boys arrived yesterday and left for St Simon Island for a nine week camp. A second party will follow after nine weeks, continuing until all Central City boys have had an outing. The camp blends mild military discipline with social activities and work.
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Macon Y. M C. A
Yester
St. Simon
Island
Veterans Return From Reunion With Praise For Washington
Commander F. J. Harris of Camp Jackson returned to the city last night with Veterans N L. Knight J. R. Robertson C. G. Goodbread and Col. C. P. Goodyear a Union soldier who represented the north. Harris called the reunion one of the most successful ever and said Washington officials treated the veterans with utmost courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Harris
Camp Jackson
City
N L. Knight
J. R. Robertson
C. G. Goodbread
Col
C. P. Goodyear
North
Harris
Washington
Stockholm clash at Riksdag building leaves man severely wounded
Socialists urged a strike and demonstration before the Riksdag to press for constitutional revisions, shorter workdays and higher wages. Factories stopped work as crowds advanced on the parliament and royal palace. Mounted police charged and dispersed the mob as rioters clashed, with many injured.
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Stockholm
Riksdag
Swartz
Royal
M. Branning
Volcanic Disaster Destroys San Salvador in Early Reports
A dramatic report from San Miguel, El Salvador, states San Salvador and nearby towns were wiped out by a volcanic eruption. Dispatches note San Salvador’s population and immediate communication blackouts with Tegucigalpa while listing multiple destroyed settlements. Officials later confirm San Salvador was destroyed by volcanic activity.
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San Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Jims
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
San Miguel
Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Quezaltpeque
Nejapa
Suchichoto
Paisnal
Armenias
Mejicanos
Meinos
Washington
Sim Salvador
Goethals criticized over wooden ship program plans
Washington reports that Major General Goethals and aides were challenged over the wooden ship building policy. They said ten builders offered 786 vessels in eighteen months at cost plus 10 percent, while Goethals sticks to 250 ships with flat bids, delaying the program. a reply was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Goethals
Emergency Feet Corporation
F. A. Bus
F. Huntington Clark
Tustis
Clark
Oglethorpe Lodge Names New Officers
An Oglethorpe lodge Knights of Pythias meeting at Castle Hall elected officers including H. W. Perry as C C G. W. Rogers as V C Lee R. DeVann as prelate R. M. Brown as M of W C. F. Bloodworth as K of R and S H. J. Read as M of F H. S. McCrary as M of Q J. M. Humes as I G and Ado Miller as C.
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Oglethorpe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
H. W. Perry
C. C
G. W. Rogers
V. C
Lee R. DeVann
R. M. Brown
C. F. Bloodworth
H. J. Read
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Haig
Germany
Messines
Mrs. Black
First Methodist Church
Ernoon
Cotton
Olmon
Hardwick
Sea Gate
Frederica
Jekyl Island
Brunswickk Board of Trade
Brunswick Cotillion Club
Oglethorpe Hotel
Carpenter-Watkins
Manent
Liberty Loan “Trailer
HAIN
Camp Jowett
Admiralty
War Office
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Macon
HOLM
Washington Hears
Ger
Goethals
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