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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
1
American and French forces push north of the Vesle as they hold gains and advance along a broad front from Soissons toward the Vesle and Aisne rivers. Bridges of tree trunks aid river crossing while German counterattacks struggle under Allied artillery fire.
Raymond Howard, a longtime Pulaski resident, was arrested Monday by Deputy U S Marshall Tonas Thoma on a charge of seditious utterances. He posted $1,000 bond for appearance next Wednesday before a commissioner. Howard, 40s, operates in insurance and was cited on information from Giles County citizens.
By increasing pressure at vital points, American troops are loosening the German grip on the Vesle river line. Military authorities say it is only a matter of days until the enemy abandons the Vesle and retires to the Aisne.
Maury county selects sixteen men for transfer to Camp Shelby Mississippi. The group departs Friday at 10 10 oclock from the Tocaitor headquarters for transportation and farewell rites. Rural district origins include Mt Pleasant with entries such as L Kennedy James Wallace Pender Walker Curtis Walters Garnet Akin and several others listed by name.
The Federal Trade Commission urged President Wilson to give the railroad administration a monopoly on meat transportation and distribution. It would transfer stockyards branch houses and the rail owned cars from packers, retaining only slaughtering and skinning by the firms.
Arnie Hudson, a prominent Lincoln county farmer, was tried before the U S commissioner at Fayetteville last Friday and found guilty of evading the draft. He was ordered to report to the local county call board for further orders. Hudson claimed he was too old for service. witnesses were presented by both sides. District Attorney Lea Douglas represented the government.
Twenty two Lawrence county registrants appeared Thursday before the district medical advisory board for re examination as to physical fitness for induction service. Most were in good condition though a few questioned for physical condition.
Sunday afternoon Mrs Pleming announced at McCains church that a meeting organized the McCains Branch into the Matry Chapter American Red Cross with thirty three members. Mrs Bert Erwin elected chairman, Mrs Maggie Lee Erwin secretary, and Mrs Lena Gardner treasurer. Enthusiasm noted for county duties and future efforts.
The War Department reports 355 total casualties today with 350 Army and 10 Marine losses. Killed in action include Sergeant L V Little Byrdstown and Corporal N Lalever Silver Point, among others. Wounded and missing ranks feature soldiers from Bristol Nashville Memphis and Chattanooga with multiple corps and ranks listed. Marine fatalities include Sergeants Todd Dyersburg and Warren Spring Hill and others not Tennessee-based.
City board rejects repeal or amendment to the Sunday closing ordinance after a meeting with 176 signers asking change. Church groups and business interests presented arguments, noting moral impact and labor effects, while supporters cited wartime conservation and broader city trends. Likely thunder showers later with fair conditions Thursday.
Franco British troops opened dawn assault between Morlancourt and Moreuil on about 15 miles of the Somme front. Several hundred tanks led the advance while fast whipperts harried the retreating German forces. Reports from the field say the attack progressed well with many guns captured and German resistance reduced.
Carl Hensley, brother of Mrs. Ernest Poste of Hampshire, severely wounded in action July 21, while serving in Company B, 26th Infantry. Lieut Louis Tillman of Nashville reports the wound is severe but not life threatening. Hensley volunteered at the outbreak of war, trained at Fort Oglethorpe, served on the fighting line over two months, and was regarded as one of the best men in his hand grenade company.
The American steamer Merak was shelled, torpedoed and sunk by a submarine at 1:50 p.m. on August 6, fifteen miles northeast of Diamond Shoals light ship off Cape Hatteras. She was a vessel of over 3,000 tons.
Deputy U S Marshal Jonas Thomas heads to Lewisburg to take charge of a van and a Cadillac filled with contraband liquor. Dunnivan was arrested by Special Agent Joe M Towler and will be carted to Nashville for trial.
Terry White of Wato Texas visits his brother Major White and relatives in Columbia marking his first return in 28 years. He notes Columbia’s growth and development and recalls many elderly residents who have since passed away.
Depth of advance at noon reported most satisfactory to allies as dawn attacks began. French American forces renewed large scale assaults toward the Aisne while British and French struck the Picardy salient near Artois. Progress noted on both fronts and counter attacks repelled by allied artillery. Further gains reported in Flanders as British troops extend line between Carence and the Lawe river.
British forces report capturing several Picardy villages including Lorens Antoine and Aubercourt, with heights south of Morlancourt and west of Cerisy taken. Franco-British advance continues as Germans are surprised. by noon the line is advancing on both sides of the Somme, with British units taking a larger role and threatening Anilens.
French and British forces launched a dawn assault across a 25 mile front in the Somme region between Albert and Montdidier. The drive pushed forward and was reported to be progressing satisfactorily by the war office in Paris.
New York report by United Proas War Expert 1 W Z Mason notes Marshal Foch advances in the Montdidier sector seek durable positions to threaten retreating German forces. The piece emphasizes continuous development of focal attacks as a strategic aim. Continued on fifth page.
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