Judge Wilson Praises Patriot Editorial in 1917 Letter
A 1917 letter from Judge Frank P. Wilson of the Tennessee Court of Civil Appeals commends a Columbia Tenn newspaper editorial on duties during a national crisis. He urges a better spirit of sacrifice and devotion, calling semi traitors unworthy and praising the press for patriotic guidance. Correspondence dated August 9, 1917, references support from state legal figures and fellow editors.
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Frank von
Court of Civil Appeals
Wilson
B. Wilson
Jos. C. Higna
West Tennessee
Mrayk
Lall
Felix W. Moore
East
Tenvasen
H. Y. Hughes
Nashville
Fenn
Janes I. Finney
Colum
Herald
Columbia
Tenn
Lear Mr. Finneyg
Manning
Music of Our National Hymn Mystery Solved
Washington officials say the melody for The Star Spangled Banner derived from Anacreon In Heaven combined by John Smith, with Francis Scott Key later fitting the lyrics to that tune. The Marine Corps notes the original tune predates the anthem and links it to a historic English source.
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Seoul
Herald
Washington
Anacreon
Heaven
John Smith
United States Marine Corps
Vacreon
Maryland
Scott Key
Smith
Auxiliary to the Red Cross forms new Mt Pleasant chapter
Mr Pleasant Chapter of the Red Cross organized an auxiliary Thursday afternoon with even members. C. A. Ross wade chairman, Mrs. W. R. , vice chairman, Mrs. Arthur ich, secretary, and Miss Gladys on, treasurer. CY Clark, president of the Mt Pleasant chapter, urged support and praised women’s wartime contributions as local citizens. John Frierson and Mrs. Orr spoke on Red Cross work.
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Cross
C. A. Ross Wade
W. R
Arthur Ich
Gladyson
Cy, Clark
John Frierson
Orr Hs
Mt Pleasant
Cros
Campaigns Vigorously Renewed For Army and Navy Aid
Determined and enthusiastic meeting of the General Workers Will, it is believed, put renewed life into efforts here. Less than half the county’s amount for YMCA Army and Navy work had been secured, prompting a countywide canvass. Dr Capers presided in Judge Holding’s absence as central committee urged renewed vigor to secure subscriptions from men, women, and children across Maury County.
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Army
Young Men's Civilation Association
First Methodist
Judge Holding
Walter Branhem Capers
Hatcher
Maury Coumty
Rumanian Drive Not Yet Checked News in Meldavia Fronts
London dispatch reports the Teutonic drive toward Russians and Rumanians advancing in southern Meldavia while Anglo French and German forces in Flanders rest ahead of further infantry action. Haig’s salient near Ypres Pilkem and Hollebeke remains a focus as front lines tighten. French troops repulsed German attacks along the Aisne and gained a small advance south of the Allies on Sunday night and Monday. Artillery fighting remains violent elsewhere.
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London
Meldavia
Flanders
Ypres
Pilkem
Hollebeke
Haig
Mixmade
Lens
Aisne
Tentons
German Telegram Alleged in 1914 Wilhelm to Wilson Text Published
Copenhagen Aug. 14 The Cologne Gazette says the German government will publish soon an explanation of the telegram said to have been sent by Emperor William to President Wilson in August 1914. The Gazette prints the text of the emperor’s telegram as given to the public by James W. Gerard former American ambassador.
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Copenhagen
Cologne
William
Wilson
James W. Gerard
Berlin
Gerard
Webster Named Attorney for Government in Local Exemption Board
W J Webster a Columbia lawyer was appointed by President Wilson to represent the government before the local exemption board in his county. The notice from Governor Rye assigns authority to receive information, hear cases, and administer oaths, and makes Webster a notary public for this duty.
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Wiliam J. Webster
Columbia
Wilson
United States
Garner
Webster
Hye
Nashville
Tenn
J. Webster
Colmbia
Plan to regulate wheat and flour distribution set by food admin
Washington Aug 14 plans for controlling wheat distribution and regulating flour manufacture and sale were completed Monday by the food administration. A wheat control board comprising food administration officials and leaders from grain and milling industries will be announced once President Wilson approves it. The board will be responsible for putting into effect measures now outlined by the administration.
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Washington
Food Administration
Wheat Control Board
Wilson
Maury’s Men Arrive Safely in France for War Effort
News from France reports the seventeen regiment of engineers arrived safely with three Maury County youths among them. Teeree C. McFall Jr, Gerald Howard, and Edward N. Woolard Jr. are stated to be in good health and doing their part in the nation’s crisis.
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Aventeenth Regiment of Engineers
France
Maury County
Teoree C. McFall, Jr
Gerald Howard
Edward N. Woolard, Jr
Draft Law Validity Questioned by Judge McCall
Letter from Judge John B. McCall of Tennessee states he has not questioned the draft law and defends its constitutionality. He says reports claiming he would rule the draft act unconstitutional are unfounded and that all laws passed by Congress are presumed valid unless clearly shown otherwise. He advises Henderson County Council of Defense that the letter may be used as appropriate.
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John B. McCall
Weedn District of
Tennessee
Wes
McCall
Molae Mecall
Council of National Defense
Son County
John
Metall
Memphis
Tenn
Cason
Lexington
Heaven
Congress
Velthignt
Council of Defense
Henderson County
BE. McCall
Exemption claims too large threaten draft program
Washington Aug 11 reports from many states show site wide exemptions from the army draft. Provost Marshal General Crowder telegraphed governors to require local boards to reduce discharges for dependency to a narrow, clearly defined class. As high as eighty percent of examined registrants sought discharge on dependency grounds. This condition risks improper advantages and imperils the national army raise.
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Washington
Genral Crowder
Jen Croader
First Tennessee Infantry to Join National Guard for France
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee Aug 14 indications show the First Tennessee Infantry will join national guard units sent to France. Company K of the regiment will leave Camp Jackson for Greenhill and the full regiment will proceed to begin intensive training for armed service in France.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Washington
Tennessee Infantry
National Guard
France
Jackson
Greenhill
Corn yield may bring prosperity to Maury County this fall
The county expects 3,000,000 plus bushels from about 100,000 acres of corn with favorable conditions. If price averages $1 per bushel or $5 per barrel, the county would surpass three million dollars in farm income. About 4,000 farmers would see roughly $754 each, signaling statewide and local prosperity despite past weather concerns.
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Tennessee
Maury County
McLean
Herbert Griffin Joins Pershing’s Forces in France
Herbert J. Griffin, nephew of Mrs. Manuel Edwards of Columbia, serves with General Pershing’s forces in France. A letter to his sister notes he is in France and well. He previously worked for Louisville Nashville Railroad, joined Company L at the border, then the regular army at Fort Sam Houston, and was among regiments chosen to lead into the foreign theater. He is praised by friends and shares his fond view of the country.
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Herbert J. Griffin
Anuel Edwards
Columbia
Everal Pershing
France
Griffin
Mexico
Louisville & Nashviles Railroad
Company L
Cabler
Fort Sam Houston
Pershing
Marine on Furlough Visits Father in County Office
Corporal Loyd L. Lipscomb of the United States Marine Corps visits his father Archibald W. Lipscomb County Court Clerk. At twenty, Lipscomb has served about thirteen months and holds the rank of corporal after training at Norfolk. He expresses pride in the Marine Corps and belief it leads the other services.
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Loyd L. Lipscomb
United States Marine Corps
Archibald W. Lipscomb
Oung Lipscomb
Marineorps
Norfolk
Marine Corps
Tabernacle Erection Awarded For Grand Revival in Columbus
The Richardson Lumber Company won the contract to construct a 90 by 120 foot tabernacle on Garden Street for the September 23 revival meeting. Seating will accommodate 1200 to 1500 with chairs already awarded, and the structure aims for comfort and clear hearing throughout. Rev. Bob Jones will preach, with a citywide choir from local churches.
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Colomba
Richardson Lumber Company
Garden Street
Robert L.mckinney
Cadets Compete For Embarkation After Quick Commissions
Chattanooga dispatch reports cadets fresh from three months in training rushed to volunteer for embarks Aug 29 with 35 first lieutenants and 145 second lieutenants chosen by lot. Infantry artillery and cavalry included. names to be announced before camp closes. Telegram orders all new officers to active service Aug 15 with pay at rank from that date.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
France
Col. Slocum
Bible pledge of local Battery Camp Thomas pledge drive
Intermediate class of the First Presbyterian Sunday school presented the Pocket Testament league to Battery F at Camp Thomas P. Henderson. Ninety two men signed the pledge and purchased that many Testaments.
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First Presbyterian Sunday School
Pocket Testament League
Battery F
Camp
Thomas P. Henderson
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Music OF Our National Hymn
THE
RED Cross
MT. Pleasant
Hampshire
C. C. Ross
Army and Navy
Marshal von Mackensen IM
Manian
Deny Kaiser
Germany
Hoy
W. J Webster
WAR Department
Rye
Maury
Woolard, Howard and McFall
Seventeenth Engineer Regiment
Mo.e. Mpcall
Crowder
Herbert Griffin
Gen. Pershing
Torporal Loyd Lipscomb
Clerk Lipscomb
Ethorpe
Bible Pledge
Local Battery
Testament League
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