French Capture Town of Gordy and Front Shifts
Associated Press dispatch reports French forces pushing from Ambleny toward the Aisne have captured Corcy and other strong positions east of Rethe forest, straightening the line and creating observation points. British and Austrian actions continue with artillery duels, while Allied efforts gain ground near Berat and along the Malian front. In Washington, draft policy expands noncombatant service as Crowder plans to release 250,000 men for limited duty to bolster front-line strength.
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Associated Press
Marne
Aisne
Corcy
Rete Forest
An Ai Vicluly
Ambleny
Corey
Alane
Paris
Clignon
Chateau Thiierry
Maine
Hill
Chouit Thierry
Mooreh
Hallan
Atbwola
Berat
Vienna
European
Russia
Moscow
Petrograd
Washington
Army
Athelot
Crowder
Limbas
America
General Crowder
Think On These Things On This Day About Germany and Armenians
A wartime exhortation from Richard H. Edwards in Manufacturers Record denounces Germany and its allies for atrocities against Armenians and the Lusitania killings. It urges readers to loathe Prussianism, vow to fight tyranny, and demand harsh penalties and accountability to prevent future barbarism.
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France
Germany
Richard H. Edwards
Draft Lessons and War Service Push in 1917 Johnson City
The document discusses selective service shifts, praising the one legged wireless expert’s value for service and urging broad enlistment. It notes a Pig Club success at Framers National Bank and lists local recruits sent to Fort Oglethorpe, urging Bedford County youth and Winchester Bank to start pig clubs to aid war effort.
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Framers National Bank of
Shelbyville
Aa “Pig Club
Thomas B. Bryant
Flat Creek
Bryant
B. Elliotte
Herbert H. Mash
Arnold
Clifford Wells
Raymond Arnold
Bedford County
Ewe Lamb
Shelbyville Gazette
Washington County
United States Army
Reese W. Patterson
Fort Oglethorpe
William H. Carroll
Dante
Field Artillery
Floyd Fisher
Marshall
N.C
Bert Rains
Carter
Tenn
Coast Artillery
Donley White
Elizabethton
Dee Sams
Robert Wells
Phillips
Johnson City
Acknowledgment from Chattanooga on War Savings Stamps
The Comet notes War Savings Stamp Pledge Day on June 28 and praises Tennessee for raising 42 million dollars toward the 17 million plate quota. The writer credits newspapers for their support and laments prior coverage, urging continued public contributions.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Comet
Tennessee
Tragic Rail Crash Near Nashville Kills 100
A head on collision on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line at Dutchmans Bend kills about 100, most of them Black workers from a Nashville powder plant. An express from Memphis plowed into the local train, many bodies burned or crushed, with dozens more injured. The cause remains unsettled as morgues report 50 whites and 65 Blacks dead and fears of further deaths.
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Nashville
Chattanooga and
St. Louis
Dutchman's Bend
Memphis
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Tennessee 1 400 000 Join War Savings Drive
Tennessee reports a major surge in War Savings pledges on June 28 with at least 90 percent of the heavy quota pledged and 80 percent of counties over or near that mark. About a million and a half Tennesseans signed to save systematically and invest in War Savings Stamps to aid the war effort.
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Tennessee
Fouth
Third Liberty Loan Surpasses Four Billion in Subscriptions
Treasury announces final tally for the Third Liberty Loan showing 4.1765 billion dollars subscribed, an increase of 6.4 million from the May 18 official total after the campaign closed. The figure reflects the final nationwide effort and indicates strong public support for the war financing program.
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Washington
Liberty
Treasury Department Tonight
Movies Follow the Army to Morale Posts
The YMCA has set up 400 protection posts behind French lines where motion pictures are shown to soldiers. These posts move as divisions relocate. The Watauga Presbyterians are adding a remodelled church, a major improvement to the building.
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Watauga Presbyterians
Save 1917 Wheat Seed For This Fall’s Planting
Tennessee farmers are urged to save seed from the 1917 wheat crop as the 1918 harvest shows scab damage making most seed unfit. The division of agricultural extension at the University of Tennessee notes 1917 seed was abundant and high quality, making it the best option for next season’s planting to aid neighbors and reduce disease risk.
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Tennessee
Division of Agricultural Extension
University of Tennessee
Son of Daniel Websters Navy Secretary Enters Naval Academy
Annapolis Md July 9 Worth Dagely Daniels son of the secretary of the navy entered the Naval Academy as a midshipman today. He is 18 and was appointed by Senator Overman of North Carolina. He enlisted in the naval reserves.
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Annapolis
Worth Dageley Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Date Jels
Senator Overman
North Gator Una
Naval
Tex Werves
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Harry B. Hunt
Urals
Austin Peay
Mnnen Luek
Leeee
Ness
Lusitania
United States
Theman
No Man's Land
National Committee
J. W. Preston
Bank Pig Club
WINGS
Daniel Ubtersaval Academy
H. W. Lyle
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