Allied and German fronts battle for northern France insight
An Associated Press summary reports Allied forces countering German offensives along a four thousand yard front west of Kemmel as British positions near Laon and the River Lys gain ground. It notes enemy set pieces repulsed, US troops capturing seaward posts, and French and Allied efforts aided by weather with continued local fighting in Flanders and Somme sectors.
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France
Kemmell
Borridod
Lacon
Lawe
Flanders
Locon
British Forces Advance on Front Near Somme Ancre Rivers
May 6 dispatch reports British lines advanced on a broad front between the Somme and Ancre rivers, west and southwest of Morlen. Allied push emphasizes gains on a major sector with continued battlefield activity.
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Advanged
London
Somme
Ancre
Morlen
Supreme Court Rules Cumberland Presbyterians Merge Valid
The Supreme Court declared valid the 1906 merger of the Cumberland Presbyterians with the Presbyterian Church in the consolidation of church property. The ruling settles disputes over church union and property control.
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Supreme Court
Associated: ‘Préss
Washington
The
Billion Dollars Sought for Aircraft Production
The War Department asked Congress for a one billion dollar appropriation to boost aircraft production. Washington on May 6 reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
War Department
Japanese Denial On Vladivostok Gun Plans Reported
Moscow May 5 official Japanese consul Uyeda denied to the Russian foreign office rumors that Japan was placing machine guns at Vladivostok and preparing to increase forces there, as dispatches delayed in transmission.
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Moscow
Uyeda
Holland explains recent German agreement to the Dutch
The Hague May 6. Foreign Minister Loudon told the Dutch Chamber that Holland and Germany reached an agreement on transport facilities over the Dutch railway via Roermond. Germany agreed to exclude airplanes, army and munitions from transport, while troops transport was never in question.
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the Hague
Holland
Germany
Salem Rally Boosts Community Bonds Drive
A patriotic gathering at the Salem inn grounds featured Mertil and Ebert Bond discussing county unity. The event drew a large crowd with talks leading to a plan for bond issues totaling thousands of dollars to support the area.
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Salem Ghureh Inn Ray
Mertil
Rive
Amtv
Salem
London appointment stirs Ireland with General Frenche as Viceroy
London May 6 The appointment of Field Marshal Viscount French as Viceroy of Ireland comes as a surprise. The government faced delays naming a successor to Baron Wimborne and chose a military figure well known in Ireland. French is popular there and his appointment may be seen as a threat to conscription.
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London
Field’ Marchal
Viscount French
Ireland
Baron’ Wimborne
Edward Short
Frenche Field Matanai
Trish
Pit Ia
Dublin Leaders Rally Against Conscription in Mayo
London May 6 conscription ad Greases were made from the same platform by John Dillon nationalist leader and Prof Edward Devalor head of Sinn Fein in Ballaghadereen Mayo. Good humor and enthusiasm marked the demonstration attended by fifteen thousand persons. Dillon said if the Irish people stayed united for two more weeks they would defeat conscription. Devalera said his followers would unite with Dillon to defeat conscription.
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London
John* Dillon
Edward Devalor
Sinn Fein
Ballaghadereen
Dillon
Mayo
Red Cross Drive Begins in Thomasville May 20
Royal Daniel, Red Cross field agent for the district, met War Drive Committee chair C. W. Cooper in Thomasville to plan the campaign running May 20 to 27. The county has been allotted six and a half dollars per resident to raise funds for the relief effort.
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Daniel of
Quitman
Red ‘Cross
Thomasville
C. W. “Cooper
Thomas Wa
Hia
Horas “County Ohas
War Savings and Thrift Stamps Reported by Post Offices
County postmasters report War Savings and Thrift Stamps sales for March through May, noting offices will report monthly totals only when they reach $25.00 or more. The document lists the Gates of Thrift program and emphasizes savings stamps as a savings instrument.
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Thomas
Disifot
Omees
American hesitation on intervention shifts in Europe
Fragmented notes reflect debate on American involvement in the conflict. The text suggests officials reason that U S action was not yet active, citing arrangements for intervention and the need to bolster offensives to defeat Germany, with emphasis on timely decision making.
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London
Gue
Inter- Vention
America
Germany
Senator Advocates Draft Of 5 Million Men This Year
A senator argues that over five million men should be drafted this year and blasts airship construction as wasteful. He urges mobilization plans and cites a special call issued today as part of the campaign to raise a large military force by May.
Verdun veterans compare Verdun to Kemmel Hill fight
Veterans of Verdun say the Kemmel Hill defense beats Verdun as the fiercest clash, recounting that on the Kemmel attack Germans shelled the crest ten big shells per second. French troops repeatedly wore gas masks during the day while facing abundant machine gun fire.
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Kemmel
Waa
German Austro conduct in Ukraine condemned by Arbeiter Zeitung
May 6 report from Gurich condemns German Austrian conduct in Ukraine. The Arbeiter Zeitung warns of implications for the Ukrainian people and criticizes occupation troops.
Provost Marshall Issues 6207 Skilled Labor Call
Washington on May 3 issued a call for 6207 skilled men for the National Army. The notice covers all states except New Jersey and directs the movement of the men on May 17.
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Provost
Marshall
Washington
National Army
New Jersey
Pivettion Men to be Sent by U S in a Year Says Senator
Washington remarks by Senator McCumber criticizes six months of Shipping Board inaction and 640 million dollars for aircraft work as squandered. May 3 draft calls cite an estimated 250000 men to enter service in May, with mobilization starting May 25.
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Washington
United States
McCumber
Senate
America
Shipping Board
Army budget details submitted to House committee
Secretary of War submitted detailed estimates of funds needed for all army branches to the House military committee in an executive session.
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Washington
Army Service
House Military Committee
Enemys Airplanes Reach Record in Six Weeks
A war bulletin reports 106 enemy airplanes in six weeks time, a record for the war. The figure is attributed to a certain squadron near the Africa sector engaged in combat operations.
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Africa
Airmen Return From France With Noted Amiens Front Record
Comel airmen report from France that an Ai squadron operating in an important sector on the Amiens front has probably established a record by bringing company records in.
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Comel
France
Amiens
Sixth District Over Subscribed to Third Liberty Loan
The Sixth District reports it has gone over the top in Third Liberty Loan subscriptions with W C Wardlaw stating every state in the district will exceed its quota when final returns are tabulated. Treasury aims for five billion dollars, with reports from New York and other states showing strong responses and districts oversubscribing their goals.
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Atlanta
W. C. Wardlaw
Tate
Treasury
Tee
Maryland
Vermont
North Carolina
Third Liberty Loan Oversubscribed by Treasury
The Associated Press reports that the Third Liberty Loan has been oversubscribed by 6,886,800 dollars according to the Treasury Department, with strong investor demand noted. The figure reflects broad participation and robust support for the government funding effort.
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Associated Press
Sea Hinaton
Libry
The
Treasury
Department
Thomas County Quota Update Nears Final Figures
Officials report Thomas County will surpass the top quota by nearly 20600 dollars with town and city inputs. The figures, though unofficial, show Pavo and other towns contributing strongly as remaining sections prepare to finalize their pledges before the closing deadline.
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Thomas
Pavo
Warfront Airman Counts Grounded German Machines
An airman reports shooting down 106 enemy machines in six weeks, including 21 and one day, the sole squadron member wounded before leaving the front. He notes most downed aircraft were two-seaters and that German infantry were bombed by machine guns. four daily aerial sorties are cited.
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Merl Ochloeknse
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