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Newspaper

The Monroe Journal

Location

Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1917

Page

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Exemption Board Calls for Ongoing Physical Examinations

County exemption board reports 291 of 580 called for physical exams accepted, most claiming dependency. Additional calls planned to meet quota of 290. Examinations by Dr Payne, Dr Ashcraft, A Stevens, and Dr Gar tested each man under military lines. New instructions suggest re examinations possible. Aware citizens advised of potential further calls not necessarily for war. List of accepted individuals follows with numerous serial-like identifiers and names.

Fe Payne J. E. Ashcraft A. Stevens R. H. Garour Exemption Board Washington Darling Johnson Meltor Clayton Wall Robert Chester Thomas David Otwood Steele Marion Pennay Griffit Vernon McGuit Finest Taylor Lonnie Fowler James Horn William Logan Hoo Will Fetterson L. F. Austin Furman Hill Robert Aldridge Rufus C. F. Allen Elisha Nelson Hinson William Mack Starnes Yates Medlin Brady Rowland Isaac Blair Tarlton Eugene Edwards Boyd John Cunningham Clarence Clontz Samuel Eustace Sam Alsobrooks Donald Lafayette Homer R. Wooten Ernest Harry Broom Vernon Gurley Will Houston James Arthur Starr Ira Andrew Walder Murray Helms Lemuel Blakeney Ernest Plyler Isham Melton Nieh Vernon Melton Marcus Jackson Har Joseph Harvey Wall Sidney Washington Murphy D. A Georg Wa Sante Isane N. Yarborough Henry Grady Nash le Lloyd Wilse Selina William Mahs Bundy Baxter William Dwight Nast John Wesley Belk Edwin Wilson William Price Sylvester Redfearn Thos Eustace Stan Clinton Cavelock Cap Davis Lonnie Albert Tho John Raymond Ja Charlie Lotharp Rubber Crafford Preston Howard Dan Smith McColl Leroy Trull Joel Lebron Deen Henry C. Chambers

Bayonet and Musket Butt in Desperate Fighting on Glencorse Wood

British and German forces clashed in Glencorse Wood as the British retook a southeast salient near Ypres Roulers. Queen's Royal West Surrey and Bedfordshire battalions led a bayonet charged defense, inflicting heavy German losses while preserving the wooded position amid intense artillery bombardment and close-quarters combat along the Westhoek ridge.

France Belgium Glencorse Wood Fridey de Gia Boos Cor Queen's Royal West Surrey Bedfords Westhoek Ypres- Roulers Thelans

President Wilson shown Kaiser's wire on neutrality talks

Washington August 13 The German emperor’s telex to President Wilson, sent via Copenhagen and London, outlines confidential telegraphs about Austria Hungary and Germany in 1914. It notes Britain would act if the conflict widened, and discusses Belgrade, Belgium, and France, with King of Belgium and Sir Edward Grey figures influencing decisions.

Waetington Genaperar Wilson Elven Gerard AB Eoberor Todig Copenhagen Howelvod Washington Mie Jeopme Vo London France Ed Grey Berlin England Sador Ward Grey Russia Servia Austria Ustria Gland Fotr Lena Hin Rosia Belgrade Vienna Edward Grey Belelan Germany Belgium Wilhelm

Germany Accuses Germany of Refined Barbarity Toward Prisoners

Aug 12 Petrograd reports a central committee statement denouncing Germany for failing to honor internment promises for sick prisoners and illegally retaining fit prisoners. It cites restricted communication, Red Cross interference, and reports of adulterated rations and excessive labor imposed on detainees.

Germany Petrograd Central Committee Red Cross

Bombs Hit German Airdromes and Rail Junctions

British raids dropped tons of bombs on German airfields at Sparappelhoek and on the Zuidwege and Throvrout railway junctions. The announcement lists multiple names and numbers tied to personnel or units, indicating a large airstrike operation with targets in Belgium and Germany.

London Briteh 4 Satvatines Abelut Gers Ghtelles Zuidwege Ings Throvrout Admiralty Sparappelhoek

Berlin Denies Gerard Telegram Allegation in 1914

Berlin reports deny a telegram claim attributed to Emperor William and President Wilson in August 1914. The note, alleged by James W. Gerard, claims Belgium’s neutrality would be violated for strategic reasons. The semi official Norddeutsche Zeitung rejects the telegram’s existence and its details.

Berlin Amsterdam Norddeutsche Allsemeine Zeitung James W. Gerard William Wilson Haying Belgium Germany Switzerland George Prince Henry Great Britain Geremany France Austria Russia

Monroe Boys Earn Commissions at Fort Oglethorpe

After three months of tough training five Monroe youths gained commissions at Fort Oglethorpe. Arthur Henderson earned a first lieutenantcy, with Andrew Monroe Stafford Wolfe Gillian Craig and Sam Parker made second lieutenants. Robert Houston, moved to the Royal aviation camp in Canada, awaits announcement of his first lieutenant commission.

Arthur Henderson Monroe Ft. Oglthorpe Andrew Monroe Stafford Wolfe Gillian Craig Sam Parker Robert Houston Royal Aviation Canada Mr. Henderson J. EB. Henderson Monroe High School Mr. Wolfe Minnie Wolfe C Bruner

Sack Thieves Arrested in Recorder's Court Case

Andrew Warnick and Ira Lath, two negro youths about 14, faced Judge W O Lemmond for stealing eighteen sacks from M A Alexander and selling them to Henderson Roller Mills for five cents each. Warnick bound out for an indefinite term with reporting every sixty days. other cases included Buster McKnight’s assault arrest and Jule Woods’s scuffle over money, with Woods fined five dollars and costs.

Recorder's Court Andrew Warnick Ira Lathmore W. O. Lemmond M. A. Alexander Henderson Andrew Buster McKnight Wilmington Buster Monroe Jule Woods Jule Lemmond

Burglar Confession After Midnight Robberies at Howie Home

Mrs Howie’s four midnight trips narrative details repeated burglaries at Charlton Howie’s home. A first loss of $20, a second $20 and a move, a third burglary reducing his wealth further, and last week jewelry taken. Horace Moore investigated, confession obtained from Rafe Barrett, awaiting trial. single piece of evidence cited.

Sandy Ridge Vance Charlton Howie Howie Horace Moore Charlotte Rafe Barrett Rafe Bin Howl Discos Ween

President Sat tn ton attends services near Momnt Verne

The President and Mr Wilson attended services at Bolick church near Mount Verne with Rev B We harupe rector. A large congregation, including the public and others, occupied the Washington pew and the first president’s seat. Railroads may grant leaves to employes who join the armed forces per Interstate Commerce Commission ruling. Navy announces Navajo caught fire at sea and abandoned. crew landed safely and guard rescued. Local names Lena Shaw, Miss Wilma Killough, Miss Lucy Moore, and others noted. school opened with Prof C He Orr as principal. Camp Greene workers mentioned. Rev Mr in hold revival meeting.

Mosvoe Mellighaupe Si Paul'e Epipienpal Charretssaain Wilson Bolick Rhirreky Momnt Verne B. We Harupe Washington Navy Department Jof Monroe Mises Lena Shaw Clinton, C Besele Matthews Providence Wilma Killough

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