Pat Harrison to Succeed Vardaman in Mississippi Senate
Representative Pat Harrison defeats Benjamin Vardaman to win the U S Senate seat for Mississippi. The main issue was Vardaman's pacifist stance versus Harrison's pro war position. Harrison is a noted member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Allied gains as British cross Canal du Nord near Cambrai
British and French forces push across the Canal du Nord on a wide front with Haig reporting crossings north of Moistains Manacourt and Etricourt and advances toward Cambrai. French Americans near Laon Soissons Reims cross Vesle. 8,000 more prisoners in 24 hours.
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General Llervath blocked by allies in Siberia attempt
General Llervath, the anti Bolshevik leader, failed to seize dictatorial power as Allies blocked his move. British forces push in Flanders toward Neuve Chapelle and Laventie while taking Ssilly-sur-Sallys and Nieppe. French gains north of the Oise Vesle front push German lines back near Noyon, Vesle crossing reported over twenty miles. Cavary patrols reach outskirts of Guiscard from the west.
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Labor Backs Allies Resolution Aims War End
In Derby England on September 5 the labor congress adopted a resolution reaffirming the allies war aims and urging the labor and socialist parties of the central powers to declare their own war objectives.
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Americans Drive Germans Back From Vesle River to Aisne
The American and French forces press the enemy rear guards as they advance from the Vesle toward the Aisne. German main forces reach the Aisne line and are reported crossing it.
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British forces trim Lys salient near Ypres in Flanders
Marked progress reported last night and today as British forces press attacks in the Lys salient. Observers foresee further advances and German retirements, with expectations the Lys salient may be removed altogether near Ypres.
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British troops seize Ploegsteest and Hill No 63
London reports a notable advance south of Ypres as British forces capture Ploegsteest and Hill No 63 near Messines. The fight near the adjoining wood is described as severe, with British troops now holding the positions.
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American Front Advances in Vesle Sector and Lorraine
Allied forces press on along the Vesle and Aisne fronts as American patrols encounter German rear guards and cross the Vesle. American airmen bomb Longuyon and activity remains high in the Woerre and Vosges regions with continued artillery support and patrol clashes near Bazoches Fismes Terry-Sorny and Neuville.
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Changes Draft Rules Include Industrial Exemption Expanded
Washington September 5 news outlines Crowder's revised draft for classifying men ages eighteen to forty five to register September 17. The change removes industrial occupation the new law allows deferments for those in occupations necessary to military needs including banking and other essential services. Advisers in each district will assist boards in applying exemptions. Police and firemen gain favored deferment rules and three new class five divisions are created. Registrants must file formal exemption claims with detailed facts.
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No More Recruiting in U S Ends Volunteer System
Washington reports the volunteer recruiting system is to close, with General March ordering all U S stations shut. Only men over forty six and under fifty six may enlist for staff corps, and only via mobilization posts. Ages eighteen to forty five must join through the selective draft.
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Clemency for ten brave negro soldiers amid 1917 riot decisions
President Wilson commuted death sentences of ten negro soldiers linked to the Houston riot of August 28, 1917 to life imprisonment, completing review on 29 cases. Thirteen were executed and six more death sentences upheld for murder of civilians, while the president praised loyalty and urged further service.
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Sick men to be registered for draft on Sept 12
Washington Sept 5 Provisions for registering men within the draft age who may be ill on Sept 12 were announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder. An ill man may send a representative to the draft board, who, if bona fide, will be deputized to prepare the card and registrar's report. The word sick will be written on the card and mailed or delivered to the local board.
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James resigns as University of Illinois president
Edmund J. James, 64, president of the University of Illinois, tendered his resignation at a special board of trustees meeting at the Hotel La Salle in Chicago. He urged immediate release to join active service with a war agency for the duration of the conflict.
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Edmund J. James
University of Tlinois
Hotel la Salle
Submarine survivors reach Canadian port with losses
One hundred fifty nine sailors from a Norwegian steamer and five fishing schooners from Lunenburg Newfoundland and France arrived by a trawler at a Canadian Atlantic port after a week at sea. They were picked up off the Grand Banks and state that they were ordered to abandon ship and were not allowed back for food clothing or money.
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