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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
1
Washington officials warn the nation to brace for a coming shock of war as first casualty lists are anticipated, signaling rising tensions and the likelihood of widespread mobilization and national anxiety.
United States Japan and England have quietly dispatched troops to Vladivostok as part of a broad allied aid plan for Russia supported by force to protect Allied interests. The piece notes Japan’s acceptance of the plan and describes coordinated delivery hours for groceries hardware and dry goods to align with wartime measures. Officials warn of larger casualty lists to come, underscoring the war’s reach to America.
Sixteen men named by the Local Board depart August 9 for Camp Shelby Hattiesburg Mississippi. Four alternates chosen to replace any who cannot depart. The group includes L Kennerly James Wallace Pender Walker Curtis Walters Garnet H Akin Pleasant Johnson Akin John Walter Barker John William Gidcomb Elbert Halton Akin Archie Lee Sims James Luther Curry Mumford Smith Jr Oscar Crotter Clarence Henry Harrison Ernest Bishop Hilary Rush Wright Walter Robison Alternates Ernest Monroe Giddens Chas Wesley Hamilton Lester Hickman William Harvey Gillespie.
United Press tally reports 120 names in Pershing casualty list with 12 killed in action. Notable deaths include Major J. Jam s of Ramer Alabama and Lt W L Lacont of Atlanta who died of disease. Marine casualties rise to five in today’s brief update.
London August 1 A marine paper claims the assassination of Field Marshal Kichhorn signals a renewed awakening of Russia against German tyranny. The report notes the event could spark broader resistance and shift momentum in the war.
Western Union Telegraph Co. still discharging employees for union affiliation in Atlanta Virginia while government control remains in effect. A committee from the Commercial Telegraphers Union representing about 14 percent of locked out staff is refused. A violent protest has been sent to Director David J. Lewis urging immediate reinstatement. A strike is threatened.
Three prominent Tennessee men were recommended for overseas Y M C A service by the Southeastern Department Personnel Committee. William George Dean of Memphis, Homer H. Tibbs of Nashville, and two Chattanooga men Howard Brower and Warren Hoop er Hill seek overseas assignments. R. Gwyn Brock of Chattanooga, a Rotary figure and Brock Candy official, enlisted without pay to lead purchasing for the Southeastern division, arriving in Atlanta to coordinate supplies for the Red Triangle.
The Agricultural Department reports the cotton crop condition on July 5 at 745, forecasting a yield of 16,194,000 bales for the season, compared with 11,200,054 bales produced previously in the prior period.
Miss Sadie Scott became the first volunteer in Maury county for the United States student nurse reserve. She registered Wednesday at the Red Cross war room and is named a daughter of Mr and Mrs WF Scott of the Lowell Mill Pike. Scott, a Columbia high school graduate, has a brother in France with American forces and a sister Mrs W S Beasley.
Washington reports that Uncle Sam used applied psychology to rally Americans to the war effort. Brandeis allegedly suggested the strategy, churches closed to save coal, and preachers then urged patriotic duty. Follows President Wilson noting the public now supports a victorious finish and broad war harmony.
C C Hanson of Memphis Tenn plans to aid the war effort in a novel way through the YMCA overseas service. Unable to join directly due to business obligations he offers to supplement salaries of high grade men in YMCA war work whose home needs exceed the maximum allowance of the War Work Council.
Mt Pleasant district Epworth League 10 convenes Saturday at Mt Nebo church for a two day session at 9 29 oclock. Miss Leo Willie Chamberlains serves as conference secretary.
American forces attacked at the apex of the Salient on the Soisson s Rheim s front advancing along the lower portion of the front last night.
Allied units in the Rheims-Soissons area report new gains on August 1 as American and French forces drive forward in the Safenay area between Quichy le Chayton and Fere-en-Tardenois and push toward the Ardre valley near Ville-en-Tardenois, driving Germans back near Bligny and Goissancourt.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes the Kaiser declaring the American army’s numerical superiority does not frighten Germany. He says U boats will succeed despite powers and attack vital sea lifelines aiding enemies. The Hague notes Germany is mobilizing many workers, with estimates of 30,000 to 40,000 of 200,000 Kropy employees being called to service.
Captain William Greenlaw Jr. is stationed with the Quartermaster General in Washington on a short absence from duty. He rose from second lieutenant at the officers training school to first lieutenant and then captain within about ten days. He expects overseas assignment once enough quartermaster officers abroad return. A former Herald employee, he previously worked with a large advertising agency before joining the army.
London dispatch reports the Belgian paper Ame Bele claims six of nineteen Belgians tried at Charleroi for aiding Allies were executed after families were told none would be singled out. Prisons gates, night watches, and dawn firing squad scenes described amid utter uncertainty and grief.
London dispatch reports a possible renewed German peace push involving Cne von Kuehmann and former chancellor von Bethmann Holweg in Holland. The letter from Lord Lansdowne provokes bitter reactions. Daily Mail silent, Northcliffe harshly denounces the attitude, while The Sketch suggests addressing the Kaiser. Morning papers remain unsympathetic to Lansdowne.
United Press report from August 1 1918 details America's escalating WWI war expenditures starting April 1917 with 259 8930 000 and rising monthly. It notes total outlays surpassing 15.6 billion dollars and 6.21 billion in loans to Allied governments, with a tabulated month by month breakdown through mid 1918. It highlights that loans will be repaid but funds were contributed by American citizens in the emergency.
Australia has contributed ten percent of the population to the Allied firing line. With Warely 6000 inhabitants, more than 426,000 have joined, and 35,000 have been killed or wounded. The total post to Australia in many nations has reached well over a billion dollars.
Gen Mangin's army reports progress after morning attack across a wide front between Ferewn and Pressier Hilen, advancing lam 205 east of Grand Reze y and capturing Inavisselle four miles northwest of Meron Tardenois. Additional troops seized Meuniers Wood in the salient southeast of Sleres as the assault continued.
United Press reports American troops struck at the edge of the allied advance in the Sojaun Rheims salient. They stormed the heights between Seringes and Sergey and reached all objectives. The attack followed heavy artillery and an allied push to clear a German pocket nearby.
Paris reports that August L Gerwan attacked southwest of Rheims ward but was repulsed after heavy fighting. The War Office announced success for Allied defense. Attempted enemy raids in Verdun region and elsewhere were unsuccessful.
Three hundred thousand more drafted men will be called to the colors during August, according to plans of Provost Marshal General Crowder. The figure reflects ongoing conscription efforts as World War I mobilizes manpower.
Mrs PH Paucett has received word from her husband Lent Paucett that he has arrived safely overseas. The post confirms his safe arrival and updates the family on his well being during deployment.
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