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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
1
American forces repulsed a fifth attack on Canton and held a new position amid repeated assaults by enemy troops. Reports describe steady progress and sustained defense with casualties not disclosed.
German raiding parties made gas attacks in the Lorraine sector near midnight as American troops resisted. Allies report that two parties were nearly wiped out and a third was driven off, while broader analysis questions the German drive along the Aisne and its political aims.
United Press report from Picardy on May 20 details the fifth consecutive counter attack by German forces being repelled by American troops. Yankee artillery answered the German barrage with heavy fire as machine guns swept enemy positions. American positions were rapidly strengthened while infantry and engineers held amid persistent shelling.
May 30 Washington special reports a dramatic fall in swine mortality from hog cholera in 1918, with losses around 9 million head, far below 1887 1897 and 1914 outbreaks. Officials credit coordinated state and federal efforts for protecting farmers from the deadly disease.
The state committee of defense initiates a search for enemy owned property in Minty County. Local boards and counties are asked to report any such property to the Local Board.
Washington says 35 names are listed in the casualty roll today from the war department. Killed in action, one missing, one died of wounds, others wounded or hospitalized. Names include service members reported as dead, wounded, or missing with locations not specified in the fragment.
Joss Ellington Jr. arrived home from Bell Buckle where he studied at Webb school. He was unanimously chosen by classmates to represent them at the June Blue Ridge YMCA Students Conference in North Carolina. He also led his class during the summer as a bathe worker and will return to work at Columbia Bank & Trust Co. He is the only son of Mr and Mrs Collington and popular with the younger set.
Flour dealers including millers and merchants will meet with County Food Administrator John P. Graham Friday at 2 o clock in the Wat Work building at Mist and Gardens street to consider proposals affecting flour and wheat products and related fate and price issues.
The article outlines plans for a nationwide 21-year-olds registration on June 5, 1918, under Secretary of War authority. Local boards will operate polling sites at Columbia and Mt. Pleasant with chief registrars named. Crowder’s Office expects over one million registrants, about 750,000 eligible for service, and explains exemptions for active service and dependents.
Wendel Church, a young county farmer, sold 220 head of lambs at an average 11.42 each to Joe Hagey for 4 626.35. He retains 100 head of smaller lambs and sold wool from the old sheep for 11040. About 700 worth of sheep and lambs were killed by dogs. Church plans to run a large flock, citing the wool industry as vital.
A Red Cross benefit entertainment at Water Valley school on Friday night May M features a varied program. A small admission fee will be charged at the door and all proceeds go to the Red Cross.
The French War Office issues an encouraging communique on the situation, noting allied reserves aiding the effort and signaling strengthening positions against the enemy.
The French War Office reports fierce fighting on the Aisne front. Germans have advanced up to 20 miles at several points, with their center near Fere-en-Tardenois and Verzy, and within six miles of the Marne near the river. Allies, aided by reserves, are said to have checked penetration at all points.
Geneva dispatches report internal disorder in Austria hungary paralyzing a projected offensive against Italy. Riots at Latavach and Gratz involved Slave and Ukr-Slave forces. troops fired into crowds, causing deaths and injuries. Prague events are described as serious with about 2,000 casualties overall.
United Press reports tension in Alabama as draft resisters, led by Ira Cnivert, prepare a confrontation with authorities in the mountains near Birmingham. A sheriff plans a capture mission as rifle armed resisters vow to fight.
A large audience attended inaugurations at the War Work building with speeches by Dr. H. A. Gent and Dr. J. C. Voorhies. Sessions planned include "Care of the Teeth" and "Feeding" for mothers this afternoon, with further talks and baby measurements scheduled through the weekend.
Fragmented report notes German mobilization of youths amid wartime strain. Text unclear but suggests officials describe steps to address casualties and impending threats.
Confederate Veterans celebrate a reunion in New Orleans as General Gad B. Harrison, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, delivers Memorial Day remarks praising the Union and Confederacy as one nation.
Memorial Day observances in Columbia included the closing of the pinetof tea and banks and multiple services at uptown churches. The first service started at 6 30 PM at First Methodist with songs and prayers, followed by gatherings at Garden Street Presbyterian St Peter's Episcopal Frierson Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian and First Presbyterian churches at 9 and 1 o'clock. Large crowds attended with a deep spiritual sentiment.
Eugene Anderson city director of War Savings and Thrift Stamp sales and his assistant Clarence W Tucker will travel to Nashville Sunday morning. They respond to a telegram from T B Preston state director to attend a conference and luncheon of W S S workers ahead of the state stamp drive.
United Press reports Atlanta churches opened widely as businesses were suspended for a massive fasting and prayer event. Thousands joined in gatherings across the city in response to a presidential proclamation urging prayer for the nation, with residents participating in organized services and processions.
Henry Wood reports United Press dispatches noting Germany has suffered a minimum of 520,000 casualties as the German offensive begins. Paris says French and Allied forces are holding the Germans on all points along the Aisne front, per the war office statement.
Paris reports an enemy air raid last night at several points. An attempted attack on Paris was driven off by heavy fire, bombs fell on the suburbs, and two enemy planes were brought down in flames.
Maury County rural mail carriers gathered for their annual meeting at the courthouse. Charley Mahon of Spring Hill was elected president with W. Chinford of Columbia as vice president, D L Ply of Columbia as secretary and treasurer, and H O Tucker as delegate to the state convention at Nashville. There are 34 rural carriers in Maury County, 20 of whom are members, with plans for full affiliation by year’s end.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis declared that America has grown from an army of one million ten foreign soldiers and will now become the second naval power in his Memorial Day address at Evanston Chicago on Memorial Day.
London May 0. Sixty young men were arrested and deported for involvement in revolutionary plots. Details are scarce due to damaged text but indicate a crackdown tied to political agitation and security concerns.
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