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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
2
A veteran recounts grabbing coffee, digging escape trenches, and killing a German sentry with a pickaxe. He describes hiding in woods, aiding wounded Red Cross men, getting water and bread, and slipping back to American lines. He notes heavy German casualties and their defense preparations.
The Yorkville Enquirer reports on primary election prep with voters urged to enroll and support Democratic clubs. War stamp sales across eastern county are strong while western areas lag, and candidates Cooper Mebaurin and MeLanurin vie for attention as the drive continues.
Citizens accuse a local contractor of deceiving farmers by claiming low grade cotton is unavailable for government contracts. They cite government tests in P80 showing equal tensile strength with high grades and demand a full investigation and refunds to farmers harmed by the alleged scheme.
A young American lieutenant in France extols American achievement in the war and credits national spirit for progress. He speaks during a Washington visit, praising U S efforts and recalling praise received in the press and by lawmakers Stevenson and Lever.
A reporter describes encounters in Washington with a Filipino family visiting from the Philippines, noting their pride in America, language skills, and views on citizenship. The piece also recounts visits to the Corcoran Gallery, Smithsonian, and Pan American building, plus wartime crowds around the White House Elipse and war stamp booths.
At dawn Allied troops stormed German trenches near Cantieny in the Montilicher sector. German defenders were killed or captured as artillery barrages preceded a swift infantry assault. The report notes many Germans killed and prisoners taken after a short but deadly fight. Washington report: B L Abney, longtime Southern Railway general counsel, relieved for attitude deemed unsatisfactory by Mr McAdoo after an unpatriotic remark. successor unnamed.
Local affairs note various York businesses and officials. bankers, stores, and suppliers urge actions from residents. Campaigns, elections, and public notices appear along with sales, car repairs, and farm guidance. several items request support or participation in community programs.
Ada Saunders was accidentally left off the list of thrift strip speakers at Charlotte Street Baptist Church last week. Robbery occurred at Nivens Bros stores at Cannon and Neely mills last Saturday night. Robbers entered through windows and stole several small articles. A $25 reward is offered for arrest of any involved parties.
W B Moore, chairman, urged faster reports for the western York district war savings stamp drive. Early tallies show varied allotments and subscriptions across districts including Manstich Gorton No 6 4700 allotted 4500 subscribed and others with totals from 2300 to 5000 plus pledges.
Thirty one negro men were sent to Camp Jackson last Friday by Local Hoard No. 2 to fill the district quota. The group lined up at the Southern station with Chairman Brice for roll call and final instructions, Rev. N. S. Smith gave a prayer, and Lieut. Chandler of Camp Jackson oversaw the movement. The roster lists names including Malachi Agar and Jim Alexander among 31 draftees, with order numbers beside each name.
Mrs J J Hunter of Yorkville receives two letters from her son Dr I W Hunter describing capture by German forces. He notes travel through Ghent Brussels Luxemburg and Metz to Rastatt, that he is well with other U S officers, and expects exchange or transfer to France within months. He asks not to worry and sends love to family.
Forty two men, the largest number of draftees to go into federal service from the territory, marked a historic draft milestone as local eligibility and enrollment reached a peak amid wartime mobilization.
The York county Local Board No 2 dispatched a group by Southern Railway via Rock Hill to Camp Jackson Columbia. The event drew a large crowd including farmers and townspeople who cheered as draftees boarded the train under Captain Harry Stevenson Henry. Names listed include Henry, James Andrew Jackson, Brice Stowe, James Clifton Turner, and many others among 40 plus registrants preparing to serve.
Yorkville residents welcomed kin and visitors from Charlotte Rock Hill and Columbia this Sunday and week. Names include Mr Clark Adickes Mrs Teulah Ferguson Miss Mary McFarland Lieut John Logan Lieut G P Berry and Mrs S M McFie with notes on military service and Clemson graduate Young Finley enlisting in the Marine Corps.
State food admin bans few substances in soft drinks as draftees report to Camp Jackson. Circus wreck near Hammond kills over fifty, with troop train crew charged with manslaughter. War dept seeks dogs for France with York County offering many stray curs for crates and weekly shipments.
In a courthouse address Chairman Brice recounts a local draft board incident. A young man, summoned for the draft, offered to defer claiming his father’s services were more needed. He refused the deferment, insisting he was ready to go and would proceed to enlist.
In Yorkville several draftees stepped forward before the draft call. Brother pairs faced a coin toss to decide who would stay home. Ernest Alexander failed to respond to a notice delay but appeared later ready to go. other men faced travel delays and verification issues as the draft moved forward.
Official Charleston reports show Rev J C Lawson of McBee will take the West End Baptist church pulpit in Rock Hill around August 1 succeeding the late H M Sttchardson. York County W S B quota reads 560000 with 175000 funded so far though reports are incomplete. Moonshine stills seized in Beth Shiloh area. Wash Harlowe recaptured after escape from the gal. War Savings Stamp Day set for June 28 with strict ice restrictions issued by SC food administrator.
Editor expresses gratitude for supportive words after being kept from the race for commissioner of agriculture by sudden family affliction. He credits God with fair compensation in kind mentions from the Yorkville Enquirer and hopes for future opportunities to serve, signing from St. Matthews on June 21.
An International News Service dispatch from Washington reports Italians push along the Piave river. They have captured 45 000 prisoners and seized substantial booty as Austrians flee. Italian cavalry cross to the east bank while the west bank is largely cleared. An Italian toll puts Austro-Hungarian losses at around 200 000 men.
The first phase of the Austrian offensive ends in defeat near the Piave as Italian forces, with British and French aid, repel the attack. Austrian losses swell while the retreat to the Montello and Venetian plains grows evident, signaling potential second phase.
The frontier correspondent notes sixteen suspects, including women, arrested in East Phin ders Belgium on espionage suspicions with over 60 held under guard. Other items include air leader Loeser wounded, a telegraph marriage at Camp Mills, and various war news across Europe.
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