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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
1
Military versus civil power clash as General Maurice argues civilian authorities are deceiving. The fragment references a British issue on military authority in governance and the tension between military and civilian control.
W A Dale president of the Columbia Mill and Elevator says Maury County mills grind the current wheat supply for the U S government and will have none left for local trade until the new crop is harvested. Citizens urged to conserve flour and use corn and meat where possible.
A free feral fight among Col lege Hill inhabitants Tuesday night led to fines for Isabella Martin Moses Sowell and Carry Sowell. Feed Breed was jailed for drunkenness on a train and fined $5 plus costs after officers intervened.
Motorists returning from the Columbia Military Academy baseball game were watched on West Seventh street by Sheriff J W Griffin and Deputy Sam Hardison. Three cars were cited for speeding. James Rogers paid a $25 fine and costs before Squire Hugh Lee Webster. James Ridley’s case was continued due to absence. other party’s name not disclosed.
A New York report from April 9 notes U S Marines in France mocking German soldiers with terms like Borhe and boohe. The piece describes trench fighting and the French label for Germans while highlighting American disdain for the Hun.
Special to The Herald from Nashville reports Col. Frank F. Moses a special examiner of the state pension board died in Knoxville after service in his role. The passing is noted with minimal details and mentions his official position.
Spring Hill will host its annual shoot on July 4 with Bruce Campy Bell leading the enterprise. Proceeds will go to the Spring Mil Auxiliary of the Red Cross. A premium list is being prepared and a fuller report will follow in this paper.
Washington May 9 War Department reports 76 names on casualty list with 10 killed in action 4 died of wounds and 4 died of disease plus 2 killed by accidents 13 severely wounded and 4 slightly wounded Notable entries include Robert A Briwer of Finer Tennessee and Forest H Harrison of Dearing Georgia among the killed in action and others among the accident deaths.
British forces push to restore positions in a pocket held by Germans as heavy machine gun fighting continues. Strong units exchange fire across the contested area with details limited to ongoing combat and line regaining efforts.
United Press dispatch from May 9 reports American artillery pounding German batteries near Pi Cardy. One enemy battery was blown up and another near Framcourt was halted by American counter fire. Aerial battles and night patrol clashes are frequent as U S forces press the fight.
D L Fry, Rural Route 10 carrier, claims the United States record by selling a thrift or war savings stamp card to every home on his route. He is hailed as the champion war stamp salesman, though others have moved more stamps on larger routes. Walter Tanner on Route 8 remains top locally, with rivals advancing. In April, deliveries shifted toward Liberty Bonds but stamp sales resumed with many voluntary purchases.
The Southern Methodist quadrennial general conference in Atlanta settled the four year time limit for pastors by adopting a compromise resolution. Bishops may appoint a minister to an indefinite period in any charge when petitioned by a quarterly conference with the approval of three fourths of the presiding elders. The plan to abolish the time limit entirely failed by a small margin.
The state department informs there is no foundation for claims that the American Viadivestock counsel favored Soviet Siberia counter revolutionists.
Washington figures show one and a half billion dollars in payments this year to volunteers aiding farm labor as America mobilizes for its great harvest. The plan covers lands counted on to sustain agricultural output during the season.
A humorous note describes a wife far ahead of fashion trends, wearing a fur hat in July and four straw hats in January, creating an amusing clash with seasonal expectations.
The forecast calls for likely showers tonight and Friday with cooler conditions arriving Friday. Total precipitation chances remain modest as temperatures dip into cooler seasonal levels.
In Lorraine March 2 the American army operates delousing wagons to remove lice from clothing. Soldiers strip and bathe, then clothing passes through steam and hot iron to kill lice. Delousing aims to curb trench fever and restore fighting strength.
Campbell Station prepares for a patriotic gathering next Sunday at 8 pm at the Christian church with Prof. Dyer of Vaderbilt University delivering the address. Col. Thomas H. Peevles and J. W. Williamson organize the program featuring citizenship duties, patriotic music, and community singing for what may be the county's largest postwar meeting.
United Press reports May action by the Senate Naval Affairs Committee at Secretary Daniels urging. The panel added 200 million dollars to the navy ordnance appropriation within the naval bill, following the secretary's urgent request.
United Press dispatch from May 9 reports British counter attacks near Dickebusch and a German pocket east of Mille Kruseau Sea. French, British, and American forces concentrate along a bulge toward Arras Amiens Montdidier Hazebrouck awaiting a major attack.
London reports the new German attack in the Kemmlesteter area pressed the British line back slightly at one point this morning, according to Gen. Halg. The action marks another sharp northern theater exchange amid ongoing hostilities.
William L. Frierson of Chattanooga, now Assistant Attorney General, will head the inquiry into the aircraft situation ordered by the President. The probe aims to sift charges of profiteering by Gutzon Borglum and reveal facts to restore public confidence while ensuring any wrongdoing is punished. Frierson, a Tennesseean, has served prominently on transportation issues and argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska was elected chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today by the Democrats. The move places a key lawmaker at the helm of U S foreign policy deliberations as the party shapes its early agenda.
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