Allied Forces Make Broad Front Advances In Great War
Allied troops from British French and American forces push ground along the Aisne to Cambrai front. French seize Tergnier and advance toward La Fere while the British strike near Havrincourt Wood and Mesines ridge. The Franco British effort, begun by Marshal Foch, largely nullifies the German March 21 offensive as German retreat accelerates.
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Paris
Couey
St. Gobain
Laon
Aisne
Conde Fort
Conde - Sur Aisne
Rheims
Flanders
Messines Ridge
Messines
Marshal Foch
France
March
Senate Military Committee
General March
Franco-American Line Advances On Aisne Front
Allied forces and supplies were brought up by American and French troops along the Aisne near Fismes and Revillon as the Franco American line advanced. Heavy and light artillery blasted enemy positions while rear guns supported cross roads under heavy fire. German defenders retreated slightly east of Revillon and between Conde and Rheims as pressure increased.
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Aisne
Associated Press
Revillon
Conde
Rheims
Town Recorder 8 Held Under Bond In Espionage Case
Je F Westmoreland recorder of Thomasville faces a federal trial in Greensboro after probable cause was found for violating the espionage act. Bond of 3000 was posted to secure his appearance. He allegedly claimed no German submarines on this side of the Atlantic and questioned wartime laws and allotments to soldiers dependents.
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Thomasville
Frederick C. Handy
Department of Justice
Westmoreland
Atlantic
France
United States
Three Die in Auto Accident Near Lexington
A daytime automobile crash near Lexington left three people dead this afternoon. Authorities investigated the scene and identified the victims, while emergency responders cleared the site and secured the area for the ongoing inquiry.
Tragedy at Cotton Grove Crossing Kills Three
A troop train struck an automobile near Cotton Grove crossing killing two men from China Grove and a 17 year old girl from Landis. The car's owner and driver plus a second occupant were injured lightly while the Turners, including the 18 year old son with critical injuries, were taken to Lexington and High Point for treatment. The crossing visibility is poor due to a deep cut and high banks.
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High Point Hospital
Landis
Denton
Cotton Grove Crossing
Lexington
Shutler
China Grove
China Grove, and Miss Turner, of Landis, A Daughter of W. H. Turner
Davidson County
German Desertions and Mutinies Amid Western Front Advances
German forces face widespread disaffection with mutinies and desertions, the Daily Telegraph reports from Rotterdam. Up to 20,000 deserters in Berlin, widespread desertions in Bavarian and Silesian units, and workers in munitions plants slowing output. Meanwhile French and American forces push front lines near Tergnier and the Aisne as Hindenburg line retreat accelerates.
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Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Arras
Bavaria
Berlin
City high point council forms work or fight committee to enforce labor rules
The High Point work or fight committee, chaired by O A Kirkman and including W T Parker and John P Hayworth, seeks cooperation from city officials, employers and farmers to report workers with income who are idle or underworking. It vows to prosecute all classes regardless of color or standing and urges idleness to be curbed for war efforts.
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High Point
O. A. Kirkman
W. T. Parker
John P. Hayworth
High Point Council of Defense
Selective Service
Kirkman
Woodmen Debate Abandoning Head Camp Meeting
Salisbury report notes the Woodmen of the World consider skipping the head camp gathering next spring in favor of using 200000 for war bonds instead. Local camps will vote on the plan at a service next week and a service flag is to be raised for a member.
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Salisbury
Woodmen of the World
North Carolina
Five Lives Lost As Almirant Sunk In Fog Collision
Atlantic City reports five lives lost when United Fruit steamer Almirant was sunk by the Hiseco nine miles east southeast of the Atlantic City lighthouse amid dense fog. The Hisco recovered four dead with survivors, and the coast guard crew rescued one more victim and placed it aboard the Hisco.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United Fruit Company
Almirant
Hiseco
Hisco
Coast Guard
Allies Gain Control Near Archangel After Heavy Fighting
London reports a British official communication on operations around Archangel Russia. Allied forces have occupied Obozerskaya after severe hand to hand fighting with German led troops. Prisoners total 1506 captured and enemy losses were heavy. Allied casualties were slight.
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London
Archangel
Russia
Obozerskaya
French Forces Press Forward Between Somme and Oise
French troops continued attacks last night between the Somme and the Oise, overcoming German rear guards. North of the Ailette river they advanced into the lower forest of Conncy and pushed north of the Vesle as American troops reported progress.
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Paris
Somme
Oise
War Office
Ailette
Conncy
Vesle
Aitua
Wide disaffection in the Hun armies
Reports from German fronts describe growing discontent among Hun troops amid bleak conditions and morale woes. Observers note wide unrest and questions about leadership, with implications for military operations and civilian pressure.
French Advance Pushes Front Along Twenty Mile Front
Allied dispatch reports a French advance along a twenty mile front with several sectors showing gains up to four miles. The movements indicate a broader push against opposing lines with multiple local improvements observed.
General retreat by RMS on front about 160 miles
A general retreat was made by the RMS force on the front, opening a gap of about 160 miles as they withdrew under pressure. Casualties and reshaped positions followed, with limited details on units involved.
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THE
RMS
British Forces Advance On Three Chief Sectors
British troops push east of Longavesnes and Jeramont northeast of Peronne and cross the Nurlu Fins road. In the Lys salient they move toward the western bank north of Erquinghem, advance north of hill 63 to Le Rossignol, and reach Fincourt along the Cologne river as Haig’s forces press along the Somme region.
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France
Associated Press
Longavesnes
Jeramont
Peronne
Haig
Nurlu-Fins
Lys
Erquinghem
Hill 63
le Rossignol
Hanecourt
Somme
Cologne
Fincourt
German Aviators Hit Red Cross Hospital Near Soissons
German aviators scored two direct hits on the Franco American hospital southwest of Soissons Wednesday night. There were no casualties as patients had been moved to nearby caves before the bombing began after dark.
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France
Associated Press
Red Cross
Soissons
Americans Among Refugees Reach Haparanda From Russia
107 Americans in the refugee party arriving at Haparanda report great excitement and disorder in Moscow and Petrograd. All Americans who had remained in those cities were in the group and were allowed to leave without lengthy delay.
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Haparanda
Sweden
Associated Press
Russia
Moscow
Petrograd
Germany Finland alliance treaty enlists Finnish manpower
Paris reports a treaty of alliance between Germany and Finland giving Germany access to Finland's entire manpower. The arrangement was announced by a German source in the matin.
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Paris
Havas
Germany
Finland
British advance north along Peronne front capture multiple towns
British troops moved their line north of Peronne capturing Hancourt Sorelle Grand and Metz in Cou turt while pushing toward the German left flank along the Canal Du Nord from Havrincourt. They penetrated Havrin court wood and took prisoners. In Flanders the British advanced toward Messines near the southern edge of Messines ridge with night progress toward the town.
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Somme
Tergnier
Hindenburg
la Fere
Oise
Petain
Mangin
St. Gobain
Coucy
Parisis
St. Gobain Massif
Peronne
Hancourt Sorelle Grand
Metz
Couturt
War Office
Canal du Nord
Havrincourt
Havrincourt Wood
Flanders
Messines
Messines Ridge
Cotton futures rise on favorable war news and demand
New York traders reported renewed buying in the cotton market as war news buoyed sentiment. Prices opened 53 to 60 points higher with active months up 58 to 63 points from the previous night, October near 34.70 and January near 34.02 as futures opened steady.
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New York
Proclamation Urges Full State Registration Day
The Provost Marshal General and Governor Bickett urge a 100 percent registration next Thursday September 12 for men 18 to 45. Four Minute Men push informational talks at local theaters led by T W Albertson and Rev Dr Gilbert T Rowe with further addresses by A E Tate and J Allen Austin. Pastors are asked to announce registration during services to prevent any man from failing to register under penalty of one year in federal prison.
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Wilson
United States
Hugh Point
T. W. Albertson
The
Rose
Gilbert T. Rowe
Broadway
A. E. Tate
J. Allen Austin
Tate
Federal
Atlanta
Bickett
America
Help Wanted to Enforce Key Law in Clear Terms
The article urges practical steps to make a major law effective through enforcement. It discusses building clarity, resources, and public support to ensure compliance and reduce gaps between law and practice.
Revival Services Begin Sunday at First Methodist Protestant
Revival services at the First Methodist Protestant church on North Main street start Sunday under Evang elist L A Bennett of Baltimore. Bennett, a noted church builder in the Maryland conference, emphasizes repentance and spiritual renewal without sensationalism. Services run daily at 11 a m and 7 p m from September 8 to September 22 and welcome all seeking citywide spiritual betterment.
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L. A. Bennett
Baltimore
M. P. Church
First Methodist Protestant Church
North Main Street
Bennett
Marylan
Methodist Protestant Church
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Fismes
E. F. Westmoreland
Je. F. Westmoreland
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Peacock
Shuffer
Turner
Are
First Army
Fere
Forest of
Havrinecourt Wood
River Aisne
Ceived
Arras-Peronne
Soissons Plateau
Department
Aisne River
St. Quentin
Anandine
Sweeden
Fins
High Point Township
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