Government labor office eyed for Columbia Tennessee
Special representative Robert C. Starr of the Department of Labor arrives in Columbia to assess labor needs and possibly open a government employment office. The plan would stabilize manpower, reduce shifting between Nashville Sheffield and coal uses, and aid farmers during harvest with a local office likely in the courthouse and staffed by a loyal manager and assistant.
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Robert C. Starr
Department of Labor
Columbia
Department
United States
Tennessee
Starr
Tle
the Herald
Nashville
Sheffield
Cner
Lkely
Thie
Maury Red Cross praised for efficient France shipment
Mrs. Jon T. Wooten director of Woman's Work Maury county Red Cross reports Atlanta division praised the Maury chapter for ship ready surgical dressings in starvard boxes. The work will go to France without inspection due to quality.
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Jon T. Wooten
Maury County
The
Red Cross
Atlanta
Herta Te Future
France
Cease Sending Out Patrols Amid Aerial Activity
British commander reports continued German bombardments in Picardy and Flanders. German forces have withdrawn front lines at night to avoid capturing soldiers who could reveal plans for resuming the offensive, while unusual aerial activity persists.
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Picardy
Flanders
German bombardment and raids reported in Picardy and Flanders
London dated May 23 reports General Haig saying German bombardment of Picardy and Flanders fronts continued with raids. The report notes portions of the fronts under pressure as Allied forces monitor the activity.
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United Press
London
Picardy
Wanders
Haig
RED CI
Martial Law Ordered in Georgia Counties
Valdosta Ga May 23 United Press reports martial law has been proclaimed in Lowndes and Brooks counties. Acting General Gayartor has assumed command with 120 guardsmen assisting county officers to end days of terror after five black men were lynched near Valdosta for the murder of white farmer Hampton Smith and the assault on Mrs Smith. Sydney Johnson was shot dead by officers in a nearby house.
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United Press
Valdosta
Lowendes
Brooks
Gayartor
Sof
Art” Accashanne
Georgia
Another Negro Murderer Is Lynched in Georgia
Jim Cobb, alleged slayer of Mrs. A. J. Simms, was taken by a mob from Crisp county Jail in Cordell at midnight and lynched near the scene of the crime. His body was riddled with bullets after the hanging.
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Georgia
United Press
Cordell
Jim Cobb
A. J. Simms
Crisp County
Fie
RED Cross
Patriotism Undeified in This Contribution
Mrs. John J. Wilson received a call from Mrs. Sara Eh Mangrum asking her to visit the Rainey addition to collect a five dollar donation for the Red Cross. Mrs. Mangrum, seventy nine, expressed a wish to give a thousand dollars though she could not afford more, donating out of love for country and its men.
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John J. Wilson
Sara Eh. Mangrum
Rainey Addition
Paris Air Attacks Reported as Complete Failure
An air raid on Paris last night failed to cause casualties. The attack involved multiple sorties and aerial barrages, with reports noting no victims and widespread alarm. Police and defense measures were activated, but the impact appeared limited to debris and minor damage.
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Paris
Varin
Health rules for farm boys boost rural labor supply
Major Hutledge Smith coordinates with state and national leaders to place up to 250000 school boys on farms under health and housing safeguards. Examiners will vet housing, water, milk, and vaccination before placement, with ongoing checks and strict isolation of rooms and beds to prevent disease and moral hazards.
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Taey
Council of National Defense
Maj
Hutledge Smith
State Council
National Organization
Smith
Maj. Smith
Fight or Work New Draft Rule
Washington May 23 All registered men must do a man s work or fight. Operative July 1 the plan requires those not in deferred draft classes to engage in useful war work or be drafted. It will seize gamblers race track workers waiters bartenders club staff domestic servants store clerks and related occupations with some exemptions. Local boards will conduct the screening process.
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United Press
Washington
Crowder
Walker transfers to Camp Sevier Officers' School
John F. Walker of Williamsport, who left Columbia with the April movement for Camp Jackson, has been transferred to the Officers' Training Behind at Camp Sevier. He is another Columbia Military Academy boy who has won sainetiote.
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John F. Walker
Williamsport
Columbia
Camp Jackson
Camp Sevier
Columbia Military Academy
My Four Years in Germany at Vogue Theatre
War film shown at Vogue Theatre Friday and Saturday dramatizes James W. Gerard's experiences in Germany. The production aims to rally American support for Liberty bonds Red Cross Y M C A and other war efforts with stark, factual scenes of the Prussian regime.
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Americh
James W. Gerard
Germany
Liberty Bonds
Red Cross
Y. MC. A
Gerard
West
United
Bombing of Red Cross Hospital by Huns
A World War II era report states German forces drop bombs on a Red Cross hospital. Enemy bombs fall from bombers that hover over clearly marked facilities, causing casualties as medical aid units suffer damage and disruption.
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Red Cross Hospital
Nurses and wounded victims die in raid on French hospitals
More than 100 women nurses, patients, and attendants were killed or wounded when German airmen bombed numerous hospitals in France. A fleet of huge planes dropped bombs aimed at the Red Cross, while British aviators and anti-aircraft guns fought the attack and brought down the enemy commander’s machine.
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Charles Philips Simms
United Press
France
Red Cross
Southern states raise over two thirds of Red Cross goal
Southern division subscribers total 2026650 dollars, surpassing two thirds of the 2 million quota. The May 23 report from Atlanta, Georgia notes the region’s strong response to the Red Cross fund drive with significant early tallies.
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Maury County
Red Cros
Mt. Pleasant
Columbia District
T. N. Pieters, Jr
Willis J. Miller
Tentiente
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Florida
Memphis
Knoxville
Nashville
Chateauoome
Johnson ‘City
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Athens
Valdonta
Albany
Columbia
Manning
Chenter
Kingatree
Sumpter
Keleigh
Salisbury
Tampa
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Miamit
Ocala
West Palm Beach
Tennensee
Thompson
Tom Watson
RED Cross
Red Cross Fund
Uncle Sam Seeks One Railroad Volunteer from Maury
The Local Board calls for one railroad brake man lagman or conductor to entrain June 1 for Washington Barracks D C. Any registered man qualified will be accepted for voluntary induction before May 26. If none applies, a registrant will be selected in regular order. Red Cross.
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Uncle Sam
Maury County
Lagman
Washington Barracks
D. C
RED Cross
American Aviator Kurtz Killed in Air Service Accident
Washington May 23 Lieutenant Kurtz, a pilot in the American air service, fell within the lines and was killed. The fall appears due to an accident, the press announced.
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Washington
Kurtz
American Air Service
Casualties Reported by War Department in Today’s List
Washington reports 86 total casualties from the war department with 14 killed in action 12 died of wounds 11 dead from disease 9 severely wounded 7 moderately or slightly wounded and 1 missing in today’s tally.
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Washington
War Department
Cottage Fire Destroys East Hill Home
A small blaze on East Hill destroyed a wooden cottage owned by F Gamble. Neighbors said the house, occupied by a Black resident, burned Tuesday night. Firefighters could not save the structure, and it was nearly a total loss though insurance coverage was believed in place.
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Wight
East Hill
F. Gamble
Weather Update for Recali District
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with probable showers. Local forecast cautions of brief rain bursts and mild temperatures across the region.
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Prakatly
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Hampton Smith
Sara E. Mangrum
Unitea Press
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John H. Walker
Officer's School
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Tures
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