Allies net large batches of German prisoners
Allied forces capture a large batch of German prisoners at the front. Australians report taking about 1500 prisoners in one engagement near the enemy lines in a series of close range actions.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
1
Tornado Attack Claims Life on Damaged Line
A deadly incident followed a line attack described as tornado like by witnesses. Authorities reported a fatal outcome and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event and the affected area.
Allies Recapture Towns In Ten Days Of Western Front Gains
Allied forces break through German lines across the west recapturing Hamel and Vaire woods, Austreches, and key ground south of the Somme. Australians and Americans push forward with prisoners near 6 000 in a week as German efforts falter. French advances also notable between the Oise and Aisne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Ose
Aisne
Hamel
Vaire
Austreches
Ancre
Ypres
Rheims
Foch
Berlin
Diaz
Sent to the Pen For Conspiring to Rob Motor Firm Investors
Three men convicted of conspiracy to defraud Emerson Motor Co. investors were sentenced. Nicolas Nelson got seven years in Atlanta penitentiary, Robert P. Matches three years, and William Loomis one year and a day. Horace Milan of the Washington team is taking a course at the naval aviation station in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emerson Motor Co. Inc
Nicolas Nelson
Atlanta
Robert P. Matches
William Loomis
Horace Milan
Wash Neton
Naval Aviation Station
Fifty-Eight Selectmen to Be Entrained by July Calls
Local board orders fifty eight selectmen to be sent to military camps in July for general service. Calls include six white selectmen to Camp Greenleaf Georgia on July 6 and eighteen black men to Camp Meade Maryland on July 18. Additional white and black registrants are slated for Clemson College South Carolina and Camp Hancock Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Greenleaf
Fort Oglethorpe
Clemson Colllge
8. C
Camp Meade
Camp Greene
Charlotte
Sig
Camp Hancock
Augusta
Church bells to ring nightly for united prayer
The Union War Prayer Society urges church bells in city and outskirts to toll at 7 pm daily for one minute of prayer for the nation and its allies. Washington has adopted the idea, inspired by Miller's Ange lus painting, to unite citizens from children to workers in prayer for victory and guidance to President and troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union War Prayer Society
Washington
Miller
War Prayer Society
Columbia University Man Heads National Educational Board
George W. Sprayer of Columbia University New York was elected president of the National Education Association at the close of the sixth annual convention in Pittsburgh. Secretary Lane told the gathering that 2,000,000 troops could be added to the 4,000,000 already in France if needed a year from now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
George W. Sprayer
Columbia University
N. Y
National Educational Association
Lane
France
No North Carolinians Named on Casualty Roll Issued Today
Washington July 5 Army casualty list shows 23 names: killed in action five died of wounds seven died of accident and other causes one medical death two wounded severely five missing in action five. Hans Wagner of the Pittsburgh team in 21 National League seasons has reached 100 home runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh
Australians Raid Spurs German Defenses On Independence Day
Australian forces launched a dawn surprise against German positions between Vileurs Brettoneux and the Somme. Villages Hamel and surrounding woods fell swiftly with heavy casualties and about 1,500 German prisoners captured as trenches east of the strongholds were cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Vileurs-Brettoneux
Somme
Allied Forces Capture Hamel Confirmed
London reports detachments of American infantry aided Australian troops in capturing Hamel, with the announcement officially confirming the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hamel
Germans Repulsed After Counter Attack on Amiens Front
London reports a German counter assault east of Hamel was repulsed by British forces. The war office said prisoners were taken, and British operations in the Somme area yielded over 1,500 prisoners, plus 100 machine guns and trench mortars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amiens
Hamel
War Office
Somme
French Patrols Raid Fronts From Pilcardy to Lorraine
French patrol parties were active last night across the front from Pilcardy to Lorraine. The war office statement notes numerous raiding detachments took prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pilcardy
Lorraine
War Office
Cotton Futures Jump On Dry Texas Weather
Cotton futures opened steady with gains as Texas reported no rain and demand from Liverpool and New York cables stayed active. Early trade showed August down 20 points while other months rose 18 to 34 points with new crop months up 40 to 48 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Liverpool
Catholic Father Dead Peace to His Ashes
Cardinal Sebastian Martinelli prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Rights and former papal delegate to the United States has died in Rome on July 5. His passing ends a long career in church diplomacy and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Sebastian Martinelli
Sacred Congregation of Rights
United States
City to honor Germany ready fallen ti erces 10 make peace
A socialist paper urges enemies of Germany to take the initiative for peace as the city contemplates honoring Germany’s fallen. Dead-Music to be a feature sparks public yearning for a speedy settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Socialist Paper
Phillip Scheidemann
Memorial services honor Wright and Traynham in High Point
Memorial services at the High Point high school auditorium honor George Wright and Henry Traynham, the first two local fallen in France. J Raymond McCrary of Lexington delivers the patriotic address as Charles F Tomlinson and Rev Sylvester Newlin offer life tributes. A national sacred music program closes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Committee of Citizens
Alexander Martin Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. Raymond McCrary
Lexington
George C. Wright
High Point
Charles F. Tomlinson
Henry T. Traynham
Sylvester Newlin
C.F. Tomlinson
George Wright
J. Allen Austin
Ten More Big Shipslaunched July Fourth at Emergency Fleet
Philadelphia reports ten additional ships launched on July 4 increasing total ships to 74 with 42 steel and 32 wood. Dead weight tonnage rises to 400,464 of which 287,464 is steel and 113,000 wood. three steel ships named Western Star Western Cross and West Galeta launched from Seattle and San Pedro. W G Ragsdale of Jamestown visited the city briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Western Star
Seattle
Western Cross
West Galeta
San Pedro
Norwegian Vessels Sunk Stand At 842
Washington July 5 reports show June sinkings of Norwegian ships due to German submarines. Twenty ships were sunk totaling 86,833 tons with 31 men lost. four May missing were declared lost. Total losses rise to 842 vessels and 1,747 lives, with 53 ships never traced and 1,154,143 tons lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kristigna Foreign Office
Norway
Six Selectmen Inducted Into Army Service
Six white selectmen from High Point township entered military service this afternoon at 2 o'clock after a recon and were to be entrained for Camp Greenleaf Fort Oglethorpe Ga on Saturday. The first six on the list were inducted without needing alternates. Inducted: Collings J Horney Henry Clay Teane Arthur C Johnson Van Wheeler H(i) by B Ring and Huber FE Beeso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Township
Mlltary
Camp Greenleaf
Fort Oglethorpe
Collings J. Horney
Henry Clay
Arthur C. Johnson
van Wheeler
B. Ring
Huber
FE. Beeso
American aviators down two German planes on fire
American forces on the Marne report two German airplanes shot down and on fire this morning. The engagement adds to air actions along the front with American airmen active in combat above the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Associated Press
Botha Reports Serious unrest in South Africa
Premier Botha announces serious unrest in South Africa with police and military measures being deployed to handle the situation in the Union. The statement signals government action to counter growing disorder across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Botha
Union of South Africa
South Africa
Three Negro Soldiers Hanged at Camp Dodge for Rape Conviction
Three Negro soldiers from Alabama, all selective service men, were hanged at Camp Dodge Iowa after being convicted by a court martial of assaulting and outraging a 17 year old white girl on the cantonment grounds. The executions drew virtually the entire division as traps sprung at 9 09. Death was instantaneous. Several spectators fainted and one man ran amuck before guards restrained him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Jay
Alabama
Former Governor Evans Urges SC Senate Candidate List Reopen
Spartanburg July 5 Former Governor John Gary Evans who chairs the South Carolina democratic executive committee called a meeting in Columbia to decide if the registration lists will be reopened and new candidates allowed to run for the United States senate. Filing deadline had passed June 15 and supporters urge Evans to enter if lists reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
John Gary Evans
South Carolina
Democratic Executive Committee
Columbia
United States Senate
Non Partisan League Leaders Freed by Minnesota High Court
Minnesota Supreme Court declares A. C. Townley president of the Non Partisan League and Joseph Gilbert not break anti war statutes by distributing literature about the war. They were indicted in Martin County for attempting to discourage enlistment in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minn
A. C. Townley
Non- Partisan League
Joseph Gilbert
Cangue Organzer
Marti County
Hotel manager fined five hundred dollars for food rule violation
H B Gresham manager of Kanuga Inn Kanuga Lake paid 500 to Hendersonville Red Cross chapter under an agreement with the State Food Administrator as settlement for purchasing 200 pounds of sugar and 10 barrels of flour before opening. West Jefferson Ashe Supply and Hardware Co closed three days for selling 25 pounds of sugar to a household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dersonville
Gresham
Two
Carolinas
George B. Humber
Ashe Supply and Hardware Company
West Jefferson
Heavy Fine in Austin Court Case Over Animal Cruelty Clash
In recorder’s court, Tom Little faced assault charges against HC Helper after an argument about an animal cruelty case. A struggle led to injuries on both sides, with Little receiving cuts from a broken bottle and Helper knocked to the pavement. Little was fined 150 dollars plus costs and remains under 250 dollar bond for Superior Court appearance in Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
Tom Little
HC. Hepler
Little
Hepler
Lttle
Littl
Greensboro
Albemarle Steam Navigation Seeks 25 Percent Freight Rate Increase
Washington July 5 The Albemarle Steam Navigation company operating a homeline off the North Coast asked the interstate commerce commission for permission to increase by 25 percent existing freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albemarle Steam Navigation Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Funeral Services of Clifford Burke Held on Thursday
Clifford F. Burke died at St. Leo s hospital Greensboro last Tuesday. Funeral services were held Thursday at 4 p.m. at his parents home conducted by Rev W Rose assisted by Rev James A Clark. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Burke
Clifford F. Burke
St. Leo 'S Hospital
Greensboro
Mre
W. L. Burke
Mev
W. Rose
West End Baptist Church
James A. Clark
St Euatch
Hove
Clee¢R
Oakwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pris
Charleston
National Army
Columbia. University
Man Heads National Educational Board
Australia
Waire
Hamel Woods
Battefield
McCrary
Wright and
Traynham
George
Wight
James W. Rose
H. H. Robbins
H. A. Millis
C. F. Tom
Linson
O. FE. Mendenhall
J Raymond McCrary
W. Arthur Barber
Amsterdam
Vorwaerts
W. G. Ragsdale
Jamestown
Cole L. Blease
Frarns
H. B. Gresham
Kanaga Inn
Must
Red Cross Chapter
West Jefferson Hardware Com
Pany
Raleigh
The
Food Administration
Mana
Kanuga Inn
Kanuga Lake
Austin
H. C. Hepler
Albemarle Company
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