British Capture Strong Railroad Triangle Southwest La Bassée
United Press reports British forces under Marshal Haig captured a fortified railroad triangle southwest of La Bassée in Flanders during a nighttime attack. The British also advanced on the Cambrai front as the Station closed the sanad du Nord. Northwest of St Quent, German and Vendelles were reportedly taken.
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United Press
London
Atllly
Verman
Vendelles
St. Quentin
Marshal Haig
Cambrai
la Basses
Flanders
Young man jumps or falls from Dick River bridge
Thursday's Daily Herald reports Barrington Brown a 19 or 20 year old youth leaped or fell from the Dick River bridge around 3 pm. He swam to shore and lay in a semiconscious state by 3:30. A Spring Hill registration card was found in his pocket. Dr. Voorhies attended him as uncertainties about recovery remained. Brown is the son of Hugh Brown of Spring Hill. he had attended Branham Hughes and Vanderbilt. Barney Stevens aided the rescue and Brown showed signs of improvement as hospital care continued.
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Daily Herald
Barrington Brown
Dick ‘River
Spring Hill
J. L. Voorhies
Hugh Brown
Branham & Hughes School
Vanderbilt University
Barney Stevens
Wen
Mr. Brown
Jewish People to Observe Yom Kippur in Maury County
Jewish residents of Maury County will observe Yom Kippur Sunday and Monday with services at Odd Fellows Hall starting Sunday at sundown. Dr. Lesner of Gay Street Temple Nashville will conduct. Services blend Hebrew and English with a memorial in English. Fasting begins Sunday sundown and ends Monday sundown as part of the observance.
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Maury County
Odd Fellows
Registration Proceeds In Splendid Style In Maury County
Maury County residents line up at registration desks at 7 AM as alarms ring across churches and factories. Officials expect 8797 registrants and anticipate exceeding that number. The day features patriotic music by Great United Shows, flags waving, and scenes of fathers and sons signing up, with many eager to be among the first 10 registrants.
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Eaily Herald
Colinbia
Becaues
Maury County
Great United
Patrate
Rutledge Smith
Thirteen Million More Mary Are Signing Up Against You
A rousing imperial era style call proclaims thirteen million more joining the cause, pledging to rally until justice is achieved. It frames democracy as rising with a rifle, urging autocrats to beware as masses mobilize against oppression.
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Charles B. Diiscoll
Germany
German Retreat to Frontier Expected in Major War Move
Washington dispatches report that Germany plans a retreat to its third line of defense along the French, German and Franco Belgian frontier to shorten the battle front. Allied intelligence notes Germany suffered heavy August losses with about 400000 killed, prisoners and wounded across the front.
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United Press
Washington
Germany
Men of America Dedicate Their Lives to Nation
Maj Rutledge Smith, Tennessee selective service officer, urges nationwide dedication as 24,000,000 men 18 to 46 enroll for army service. He claims Allied powers will force decisive victory in 1919, calls for universal sacrifice, duty, and unwavering support for the war effort and leadership of the Commander in Chief and the President.
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America
Nashville
Tenn
Germany
Rutledge Smith
Selective Service
Tennessee
United States
American Republic
Europe
Splendid Revival At Goshen Church
Rev J T Cotton pastor of the Santa Fe charge assisted by Rev Mr Brown of Pulaski conducts a great revival at Goshen church part of the Sante Pe charge.
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J. T. Cotton
Santa Fe
Mr. Brown
Pulaski
Goshen Church
Victory Army to Back Boys Over There
Washington reports a great American offensive toward the Rhine prompts 13 000 men aged 18 to 45 to register as a reserve army to support the boys overseas. Pershing times the move with home enlistment as millions join the victory army. Courthouse registrations top 500 by noon and many more by mail.
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United Press
Washington
Rhine
Pershing
Hardwick Defeated in Georgia Senate Race in 1912
In incomplete returns, Georgia voters favor William J. Harris as U S senator to succeed Thomas W Hardwick. Hardwick finishes poorly in early tallies, with Howard barely ahead of Watson in the Tenth district race against Carl Vinson. Returns suggest a likely official count to confirm results.
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Atlanta
Wilson
War Administration
Georgia
Willian J. Harris
United States
Thomas W. Hardwick
Hardwick
Howard
Thomas EB. Watson
Congress
Carl Vinson
Watson
Boston Americans Win World Series in Four Wins
Boston Americans defeated the Chicago Nationals to clinch the world series in four games. The victory secures the pennant for Boston after a best of seven series.
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Boston Americans
United Press
Boston
Bath
Chicago
First American Offensive On Metz Front Opens
United Press reports the First Army under General Pershing launched the assault along the Metz front between the Meuse and Moselle rivers. About 400 prisoners taken, 110 tanks supported by French on flanks. Americans captured ten villages and advanced miles on a 10 mile front. French pincer from St Mihiel area. Weather clear, air supremacy claimed.
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Metz
O'Flock
Meme
Moselle
Pershing
Flele
St. Mihiel
Ue Meuse
Mets
St. Michiel Salient
Mresnos
Americana
Sir
Vallonaire
Marne
Frat Almerican
Tennessee Troops In Great Drive By Americans On Metz
Washington dispatch reports part of Carolina troops including the Eighty-age group and the First army division are engaged in the Metz drive. The Thirtieth division and the Twenty-ninth division, southern troops training at Camp Gordon, are noted in what is described as a major American offensive.
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Tennessee
Metz
United Press
Washington
Carolina
Camp Gordon
First Army Formed of Rainbow Division and Regular Troops
Major General Hunter Liggett commands the First Army Corps composed of the Rainbow divisions and regulars. It includes the First and Second divisions, 41st and 12nd National Guard divisions with units from Michigan, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota, and 26 other states.
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Hunter Liggett
National Guard
New England
Michigan
Wisconsin
Washington
Oregon
North Dakota
South Dyker
Colorado
New Mexico
Monona
Idaho
Wyoming
Minnesota
Rainbow
Washington Officials Await More Details Before Commenting
Washington officials await more details as reports describe a broad American drive in the Toulenc region likely involving about a thousand troops. The potential campaign could mark the start of General Pershing's anticipated offensive aimed at German industrial centers along the Rhine.
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America
Toulenc R
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