Allied Forces Capture Montdidier Front In New Battle
Allied troops report capturing Montdidier and pushing a sixteen mile front with four miles gained by 10 o clock. Germans retreat rapidly toward the Oise with total prisoners taken reaching 24 000 as the battle began at four this morning and continues with progress reported.
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Montdidier
Oise
London
Somme
Faverolles
Piennes
Rollot
Cuvilly
Chaulnes
Allied forces seize Montdidier amid Picardy advance
Allied and French troops push from Montdidier toward the Oise line after morning attacks, with 24 000 German prisoners reported. American and British units seize Morlancourt and other villages as Picardy battles widen and German defenses collapse.
Nobody Could Withstand Americans Says German Letter
Washington August 10 A German lieutenant mortally wounded in the Chateau Thierry sector wrote to his father praising American forces. The communique reports the line held and the writer noted the fierce Allied fire and the impact of Foch and American troops. He feared losing his skin and wished it were tomorrow.
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Washington
General Pershing
Wesle
Chateau Thierry
Feutenant
Foch
Girl Receives Letter From Black Watch Soldier
Fayetteville Aug 10 a local girl who sent her photograph to a Pennsylvania National Guard member at Camp Hancock months ago has been contacted by a member of the James Highland regiment The Black Watch He says her picture name and address were found in the pocket of an American soldier who fell in No Man s Land
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Pennsylvania National Guardsmn
Camp Hancock
Black Watch
Jacns Highland Regiment
No Man’s Land
Telegraphers threaten strike in southeast if operators reinstated
Atata Ga Aug 9 the southeastern district executive committee of the Commercial Telegraphers union issued a resolution to strike Western Union Telegraph Company operators in the southeast at noon August 12 unless those discharged are reinstated. Copies were sent to President Wilson Postmaster General Burleson and national president J Konenkamp.
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Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Wilson
Bureleson
J. Konenkamp
National Organization of the Telegraphers
A. F. Joyner
Picked German Army Formed to Defend Rhine
Allied authorities report Germany created a defense army of about five hundred thousand, intended to guard the Rhine when the border is threatened. The force would draw on the best of current German troops and be led by selected officers, as the Allies anticipate a major American offensive on German soil.
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Rhine
France
Germany
Names of Five Tar Heels Appear On the Army List For Today
Washington Aug 10 The army casualty list shows totals by category. North Carolina men listed include Private Albert G Holder Clayton wounded severely Sergeant General E Henderson Canton Mississippi missing in action Private Alonzo L Williams Bailey and Corporal Oseo Tucker Laurel Springs wounded degree undetermined Corporal William S Gardner Magnolia died of wounds
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Washington
Army
North Carolina
Missig
Alonzo L. Willams
Bailey
Oseo Tucker
Laurel Springs
William S. Gardner
Magnolia
Huns Now in Serious Fix as Allied Offense Expands
Washington Aug. 10 General March said the Franco British drive in Picardy put the enemy back in a bad position and a larger allied effort is needed to keep the pressure on. He noted prisoners and artillery captured and urged extending the draft as American troops reinforce France.
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Picardy
Aisne-Marne
March
Rheims
Flanders
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War Department
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Feld Marshal Poch
Marne
Chaulnes
France
Marine corps casualty list dated August 10
Washington reports the daily Marine Corps casualty list: 11 killed in action, 5 died of wounds, 9 wounded severely, total 25.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Storage Battery Service Station Opens on North Main
The High Point Battery Co. opens a storage battery service station on North Main Street. It offers battery recharging, repair of broken connections, cell replacement, and full rebuilds. Rental batteries are available while owners’ batteries are disabled, avoiding trips to Winston-Salem or Greensboro for service.
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Hgh Point Battery Co
Ate
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Allies Forcing German Retreat on New Sector
Paris reports the allies gained a strategic success Thursday forcing a German retreat to the defensive on a new front. The Matin credits one central Allied commander for much of the win and notes a vast quantity of material captured, including many guns of various calibres.
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Paris
Havas
Matin
Newspaper men called essential by Baker
Washington August 9 Secretary Baker said newspaper reporters are essential to the nation though some individuals may be reassigned. He noted the draft board will decide each case on its merits and that the newspaper business is an indispensable industry.
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Baker Erloo
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French Press Advance Near Montdidier Seizes Two Towns
Advices from the French around Montdidier say combat is limited and German retreat is evident as French forces capture Saulchoy and Davenscourt. Saulchoy lies about five miles northeast of Montdidier.
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London
Montdidier
Saulchoy
Davenscourt
14 Million Gallons Whiskey Stored in Baltimore District
Baltimore official Lew M Milbourne stated that 14,000,000 gallons of whiskey remain in bonded warehouses in the Baltimore district. He noted this equates to about fourteen gallons for every Maryland resident.
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Baltimore
Lew
M. Milbourne
Internal Revenue
Maryland
Ice shortage hits Kinston as heat nears 100
In Kinston on August 9, extreme heat pushed ice demand above the single plant’s output. Machinery was sped up to supply neighborhoods before nightfall, marking the city’s closest ice famine of the year.
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Kinston
Government to seize 50,000 rifles in Ulster hands
London August 10 Edward Shortt the chief secretary for Ireland announced in the house of commons the government's determination to seize 50 000 rifles said to be in possession of Ulsterites.
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London
Edward Shortt
Secrtary
Ireland
House of Commos
Hopewell Plans 700 War Worker Homes
Hopewell Virginia announces a massive building program by DuPont Company. A village of 700 homes for munition plant workers will be erected immediately as part of a three billion dollar expansion. Government and industry will support the project to house workers near the plant.
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Hopewell
Aew
DuPont Co
Retreat Of German Army From Montdidier In Haste
Paris reports the German forces under von Antier retreating from the Montdidier line in haste with war material abandoned and rear guards fighting hard. Von Hutier’s withdrawal was cut by French capture of Faverolles, leaving the Roye road position precarious. Debeney’s corps advances have taken thousands of prisoners in a lightning maneuver.
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von Huter
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Montdider Roye Road
Debenyy
Local Board Calls Forty-Eight Men for Camp Jackson and Camp Greene
The local board lists 48 white men to appear for five day calls beginning August 26 to depart for Camp Jackson and 29 black men to entrain for Camp Greene beginning August 22. It notes cases must be settled before calls and urges immediate action to keep operations efficient. Also lists alternates and two Black trainees bound for A and M College Greensboro on August 15. Cotton futures open firm with listed prices.
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Aires
Camp Jackson
Camp Greene
Joseph Joyce
Farnest Sutes
William J. Frazier
Karl B. Steed
John W. Richardson
Joseph McMilan
Marvin N. Rogers
Perry Chaberlain
William M. Farlow
Vetor H. Brown
John Nalls
Charles B. Burton
Thomas M. Till
Nelson M. Zachary
Heron N. Willard
Curtis A. Yarboro
Herman HH. White
John F. Stoner
Floyd Rudd
Lewis W. Coltrane
Oscar Tf. Ellison
Perry O Everhard
R. Bryan Tarboro
Gail
A White
Malden W. Jones
James May
C. Norton
BE. Knight
John T. Crippel
Claude M. Cannon
Milton
T. Barker
Jesse ©. Vincannon
Scott C. Windersk
Clarence Bolling
Clemens Bbodenhammer
John C. Welch
Jesse M. Camp Nell
David T. Yow
Jesse L. Erkman
Farry L. Bowman
Dennis TH. Hall
Abram Bones
Fiza F. Carter
John F Kivett
Oscar C. Hadden
Wiliam L. Seigler
Buren EF. Crater
Raymond F. Clemond
Edgar L. Green
Hugh Brown
Joseph A. Johnson
Clay Moore
Robert J. Wolf
Clyde
Frederiek
Jesse McSobright
G. C. Bingham
Dossie C. Phillips
George C. Connor
Rotan Poe
Joseph L. Taom
Herbert Hedgecock
Willam B. Durham
Alexander Peoples Coy Raynolds
Lee Maynard
John Gaddy
Fleetwood Redding
Herbert Cark
James Steel
James L
Yanks Enter Great Battle on the Marne
Allied forces drive toward the Marne as troops engage in a pivotal clash. Reports describe intense fighting with decisive actions shaping the battlefront and potential turning points for the war effort.
Americans Aid British In Picardy Breakthrough
American troops join the great Amiens Somme battle and help British forces capture key positions between the Ancre and Somme. Chipilly spur falls at 6 PM with tanks and heavy bombardment aiding the advance. Germans retreat along the Picardy line as British, French and American efforts intensify.
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Associated Press
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Somme
Marne
Chipilly
Bray
Picardy
London
Warvillers
Vrely
Folies
Rosieres
Vaiuvillers
Mehanicourt
Senator Simmons Asked to Secure Captured German Gun
Col. Fred A. Olds requests Senator Simmons to obtain a machine gun captured from Germany for the North Carolina Historical Society. The senator has asked the War Department to help and believes the gun will be sent eventually.
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Washington
Fred A. Olds
Ralenh
Simmons
North Carolina Historical Society
Secretary of War
Cooney Olds
British Air Losses Report From August Offensive
London reports 65 German planes destroyed or forced down during August battles as the Allied offensive opened. British losses include about 50 aircraft missing, with many shot down by ground fire.
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London
Quarantine Posted After First Smallpox Case Found
Health officer journeyed to 602 Park Street this afternoon to post the quarantine sign after the first smallpox case in many months. The disease was found in a white family though the name was not released.
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Allied Drive Unchecked Still Gains Momentum
Allied Drive remains unchecked as progress continues with increased momentum and support from local residents and businesses amid ongoing efforts to expand the project.
Montdidier Falls in Picardy Salient as Allied Push Advances
Allied forces push in Picardy have encircled Montdidier after a French attack south of the Somme. British units move toward Chaulnes and Lihons within two miles, as French and American troops seize key German positions north of the Somme. The German danger deepens with a northward advance threatening retreat routes toward Noyon.
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Ose
Chauines
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Morlancourt
London
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Montdidier
Oise
Montddier
Noyon
Illness Among A E F Troops Totals 131 075 Cases
Paris reports The Stars and Stripes figures show 131 075 sickness cases among American forces in the year with 923 deaths. The expeditionary force lost 2.37 percent of working time to illness. One third of sickness from communicable disease led by mumps. Pneumonia accounted for 19 percent of cases.
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Rintensen in Prison Too Ill to Move
New York August 10. Pranz von Rotelen, the German conspirator, confined in the Tombs prison, is said to be too ill to be moved to Newark New Jersey where Attorney General Gregory has ordered him moved. Efforts were made to prevent his release on grounds of critical illness.
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Will Look for Radium in Mineral Springs
Rome reports Mme Cure representing the French and Italian governments will visit Italy to study using Fontian mineral springs to develop radium sources amid rising demand for the element.
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