Allies celebrate July 4 with brilliant gains on West Front
United Press reports Paris July 4 French forces between the Oise and the Aisne advanced one mile on a three mile front and seized 1,608 prisoners in two afternoon attacks. In the British Somme sector, forces attacked along a four mile front between Billers Brettonneaux and the Somme and gained considerable ground per the British war office.
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West Front
Billers Brettonneaux
Somme
British War Office
Recommendations of interallied council guide Wilson on Russia
Washington July 4 report says recommendations of the interallied supreme war council will largely govern President Wilsons future course toward Russia. Authoritative information indicates the council is ready for immediate action and its report may have been or will be received today.
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United Press
Washington
Supreme War Council
Wilson
Russia
Council
America
Bic, Mill Resumes Operations After Two Months Rest
City Mill & Grain Co restarts, installing corn flour and cereal production lines after a two month overhaul. New machinery includes wheat flour extraction tech per U S government standards, aiming for a diversified southern mill plant. Manager McLemore notes Maury county wheat yields may be very low and pays $2.25 per bushel for strict wheat.
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City MU & Grain Co
U. S
South
B. J. McLemore
Maury County
Fifty Two in Casualty List
Washington dispatch reports fifty two White casualties today with two killed in action. Among the dead is Henry O Neal of Columbus Georgia who died of wounds.
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Washington
Big Fleet Takes to Water Today
Washington July 4 Mighty ships thundering down ways add a new note to the nations Fourth of July celebration America's answer to Prussian tyrants. Rush to completion yields 439 585 tons ready to launch with 146 000 troops supported by American food guns equipment and ammunition from ships and hulls at steel and wood yards across the coast.
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Washington
America
United States
War Department
American War Mobilization Talks Hint at Massive Reinforcements
United Press reports July Fourth coverage from Washington and London notes War Secretary Baker avoiding firm predictions while war aims continue. A British speech cites 10,000,000 more men like existing American soldiers ready to mobilize, with U S naval forces operating across European waters.
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America
Europe
United Press
Washington
France
War Department
Raker
White Ete
Adriatic
Stet
Lbs Angle
Middin
Neous [Omer
Columbia Mills Buys Wheat Over Guarantee
Columbia Mills pays a price higher than the guaranteed rate for wheat delivered, with the Chicago area buyer noting the price here exceeds the amount delivered in St. Louis Missouri.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Wheat Prices Boost Farmers Say Mills Pay More Than Government
Columbia mills and City Market Grain Co claim No 2 wheat from Maury County sells at 2.25 per 59 lb at delivery, well above the U S Grain Corporation guarantee of 2.24 for No 1. With No 2 basis and freight costs, farmers see about 2.21 per bushel in St Louis, plus margins. Regulators allow mills to set prices but cap flour retail at about 12.95 per barrel, 11.75 per sack locally.
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Columbia Mills
Columbia Mill & Elevator Company
City Min & Grain Company
United States Grain Corporation
St. Louis
Maury County
Food Administration
Columbia
Selective Service Officials Busy On Reclassification
Maury county selective service officials face heavy workload reclassifying registrants. Forty-four Class 1 men previously deferred for minor disabilities were re-examined with 42 moved to general service. Several married registrants and others in deferred groups were reclassified. many cases remain under review for July 5 to 12. A public notice urges registrants to report changes in status and health.
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Maury County
Bork
Selective Service
W. J. Webster
J. J. Gray, Jr
State Council, of Defense
Nashville
Board
Ft. Thomas
Camp Gordon
Circuit Court Ends Extended Session
The circuit court adjourned Wednesday after a term that opened in May. Several licenses were issued and the docket was light. The last case, a damage suit W. P. Thomas versus L. B. Foxall, ended in a mistrial over alleged automobile collision damages. the grand jury had adjourned Tuesday after reporting 10 true bills.
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Oircuit
L. B. Foxall
Austin Harlan for Reelection in Eighth District
J P Austin Harlan, justice of the peace for the eighth district, announces candidacy for reelection. Elected in a special election to fill Brooks' vacancy, Harlan has served under a year with regular attendance and active county interests. appears to have no opposition.
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Austin M. Harlan
Harlan
Supt J P Graham Returns From Middle Tennessee Meeting
County Superintendent John P Graham returned from a three day session of county superintendents in Murfreesboro. He had chaired the conference for three years but declined another term, much to attendees' regret. The meeting drew many from war work and school duties, with an active program and engaged discussion.
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John P. Graham
Middle Tennessee
Murfreesboro
Graham
Hoe
Eighth District Fails Quota While Another District Gains
One of two districts meeting on June 28 falls short of its target, while the Eighth District remains unsatisfied in completing its quota. An additional $4,000 is added to overall pledges, reflecting the shift in fundraising progress.
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Wigall
Highth
Eighth District
Fox
C. P. Hatcher
H. ©. Fulton
Fountain Creek
Glendale
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No half way decision will be tolerated by allies against Huns
President Wilson pledges the United States to fight until a final settlement is achieved with no compromise. He speaks from the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon, denouncing arbitrary power and urging united action by the associated peoples of the world against Prussia’s rulers.
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Robert J. Bender
United Press
Mount Vernon
Dilly
Wilson
United States
Tomb of
Washington
Prisia
General Washington
Uthat Washington
Runnymede
Jesus
Guest Candidate for Ninth District Justice Reelection
Squire R O Guest announces reelection bid for Justice of the Peace in the Ninth district. A longtime county court member, he supported the Middle Tennessee experiment station location near Columbia and advocates public education, having served as Columbia mayor and gained broad popularity.
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Squire R. O. Guest
Justice of the Peace
Squire Guest
Middle Tennessee
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