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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04
Weeks War
News
Condensed
Thursday Sept. 90.


Germans and Bulgarlans on
Macedonian front are facing criti-
cal situation, General Allenby de-
termined to clear up the Holy land
of the terrible Turks
French and English make further
progress on Western fropt.
Friday September 81
Americans capture 5000 prison
ers and twelve towns in big Cham
pagne offensive, they penetrate en-
envy lines a distance of seven miles
northwest of Verdun. By the ltal-
ian Cavalry cutting off the only
avenue of escape through the noun
tains the Bulgaria first Army seems
trapped. Draft Calls cancelled be-
cause of Influenza epidemic.
Saturday September %
Bourbon wood captured by Brit
ish, and French aud American
forge ahead, gains made in drive on
Cambrai.
Bulgaria asks for Peace Armis-
uce. French capture more than 10,
CONTINUED on page three)
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04
CLKrels,
Somewhere in France,
Sept, 4, 1918.

Mr. Field Melton,
Lancing. Tenn,
Dear Friend:
Just line from this side of
the ocean to tell you that | have
not forgotten and old friend and
teacher. Of corse / still remember
that awful thrashing you gave me
once when / was small barefoot
boy, but have long ago came to
look at it as benefit. / did not
then think of it in that light, but
it helped me to curb that nasty lit
tie temper that was the unfortu-
nate possessor Of then.
l am getting along fine in the
army. have seen some real service
expect tosee more and have made
some advancement.
This is great war, there are
some in eresting propositions, some
scary experiences and some pre-
blems that test the ginger in man
The weather is ideal here, just
warm enough to be conf ortable,
the nights are really chilly. Crops
are fine here, they raise beans, po-
tatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, CARROTS
rye, ,sisArley and all small grains a.
bout like they raise in Michigan
and about the same Weather.
The Country ia beautiful with
many beautiful villeges and cities,
but it is heart breaking to see some
devastated country and ruined
towne. The results of a brutal war,
Don't ever thirk these Germans are
not heartless, Vandols, Barbarians
Help US all you can and be OF
good cheer, we are going to Berlin
after Viii Hem and then we will
be home to tell you all about it.
With hest wishes to you and
hoping to get a long letter from
you.
Your friend,
SGT. CF PAT QUINN.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04

than the shoes
The other day went up to what
is called the reg. aid post that is
where our boys receive the patients
from the men who bring them out
of the trenches etc, while there a
1t came up with some field glasses
through them we could see the Ger
mans in the trenches very plain.
Well think | had better quit
this letter hardly get started to
write till have to get up tor some
thing can't keep my mind on what
! am going tc write
Don't tell mamma and papa all
that l have told you for they might
take it too serious ! think we are
Just as safe as any one in the army.
Best wishes TO all,
u II hTele.
P.S. just got done with our
lunch while eating some one asked
what is the day of the week. all
DAYS are alike to US now. From
that ] happened to think that to-
day is my birthday it seares me TO
think of my age, one year ago l
didn't think / would be on the bat
tie front now one never knows
what they will do or how long they
have to do their bit, / still believe ]
will get back home but do know
there will be lots who will not, the
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04

really have more protection than at
the place / left to come here, l am
very anxious to get a German pa
tient
Midnight oath.
started this letter last night but
as / expected was stopped but didn't
work had a bunch of patients to
come in also a bunch so for tonight
the most of tonights work was gas,
the wounded casss usually come at
ter midnight, this old gas is more
trouble than any for as when it
comes over we have to put on the
masks it is job to try to work In
them, Pll tell you fellow learns to
do lots of things when they get in
a place like this we don't get every
thing we really need so it is up to
us to make something out of moth
ing.
You should see us preparing our
midnight lunch, the cooks FIX 'he
meat we make the tea warm the
meat and fix till we usually get a
good lunch, ! got tired of wearing
nv heavy shoes all night so today
made me a pair of house slippers
sur. is some class, one of the 1t.
said he wanted a pair CESS | viii
make them / made them out oil ola
blanket using piece of card board
in the sole, they feel much better
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04

people back in the states haven't
any idea of what this war is, those
who are fortunate enough to get
back home will certainly know how
to appreciate a peaceable country
and home. this is just land Of
sadness when one really think of it,
I don't let such things stay on my
mind very mucn.
CL Krels,
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04
Somewhere in France,
Aug. "a, 1918.


Aug. "a, 1918.
Dear Sister:
Now two A nj and all is we'll
80 will try for few lines just how
far will get / can't say for there
are a number of things could stop
me. to explain the cause of my be-
ing up at this hour, we are now do
ing actual work, our companies
have taken charge of full hospi-
tai am in a advanced dressing
station which is on the front, am
one of the patient clerks, have two
one day and one night it is my turn
at night 1--WE change shifts) some
time we are very busy have had
several patients to night, we have
a fine place to work cant explain
inst how it is arranged but is very
safe, it is not often that a aid sta
iion is shelled, but there is lots OF
sheIling going on all around us the
noise is awful, our big guns are
very close when they turn loose
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04
Soldiers Letters

The following were handed us
for publication by the ones to whom
addressed and we are sure will be
of interest to the readers of the
Press
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04

The 9Th already the top which District Will be the next
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1918-10-04
FOURTHLIBERTY LOAN
Have You Bought Any Bonds.

Following quota Morgan County by Civil Districts and the sub
tod late
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AUTO MAKERS GET 75 PER CENT CUT
 IN COAL AUGUST
Garfield Starts Drasti c Move to Conserve Fuel
 Supply for Winter.

Washington, June 10.-Curtailment of coal supplies of manufacturers of passenger automobiles for the year beginning Aug. 1 to p per cent of the quantity consumed in 1917-1S was an- nounced tonight by the fuel admins tration.
 This is one of the steps in dras- tic program for reduction of fuel allowed non-war industries to meet the expected coal shortage next win ter.
 Director of Conservation Moves has reported to Administrator Garfield that 1O0,00O000 tons more than pro- duced this year will be needed to meet the demands of the coming year. This, Dr. Garfield explained, is based on an estimate of 80,O00,0O0 tons for actual demands in sight, with an additional 20,O00,0O0 tons to allow for progress sive war preparation. Increased pro- duction cannot meet this increased de- mand, Dr. Garfield said, and a. sav- ing of 60.0O0.000 tons of coal only can save the country from disaster.
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Call Off :. l..
 Baseball
 During War
Southern Clubs Decide to Stop After June 28 and
 Work or Fight.

Birmingham, June 1o.-After an all day session here the directors of the Southern Association of Prcfes- sicnal Baseball clubs unanimously voted to close the season on June 28. Lack of interest and increased cost of transportation, together with the gov ernment work Or fight order were given as the reason for closing. By continuing thru to June 28 the clubs have authority to hold their franch- lses as we'll as their players.
 The resolution adopted provided that after June 28 the further playing of championship games in the South ern Association be abandoned until peace has been declared, CT until such other time as the majority of the clubs shall deem it available to re- new activities and that present off ccrs and directors of the league shall continue in office.
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HURLEY DECLARES us. bE GREATEST
 MARITIME NATION
Shipping Board Chairman Says 13,518,000 Tons be
 Turned Out Next Year.

South Bend, Ind, June 10.-Ameri- cans in 1920 will have merchant ma rine of 25,OOO,OOO dead weight tons, Chairman Hurley of the shipping beard declared here tonight in an ad- dress giving the most complete state ment of the nations shipbuildng pro- gram which has yet been made pub- lie. He was speaking to the gradu- ates of Notre Dame university.
 This fleet, MT. Hurley said, will be the largest ever assembled in the his tory of the world, and, involving the expenditure. of more than $5,000,O00,- 900 will link the United States to South and Central America by weekly steamer service which will enable the Latin-American countries to utilize their unlimited natural resources in the freest competition with other na- tions. It also will brideg the Pacific for the transportation of products to Japan, Russia, China and Australia and the Orient, and will continue to promote American trade with Europe.
 MT. Hurley said that he and Dir, ector- General Schwab of the Emer- gency Fleet corporation expected the shipping output this year to exceed 3,000,000 dead weight tons, while next year the nations tremendous new shipping industry will be capable of turning out 13,518,0O0 dead weight tons, more than Great Britain, here ltofore the greatest ship builder, has completed in any five years of her history.
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SAW TRANSPORT FIRE FIVE SHOTS
 AT RAIDER
Brazilian Captain Reports Seeing Brush-Did Not
 Wait for Results.

An Atlantic Port, June 10.-(By the Associated Press. s.)-An American transport fired five shots at German submarine this morning, 75 miles off the Jersey coast with unknown re- suits, according to information brought here tonight by the captain of a Brazilian steamship.The freight ship bound north from a South American port, sighted the submarine soon after 10 o'clock. Immediately full speed ahead was ordered and the vessel zig ragged. A few minutes later ves- sel in the distance. which later was identified as a United States trans port, opened fire on the submarine. Two shots were heard. followed al- most immediately by three others. The submarine was too far away. said the South American captain, him to tell whether any of the shots took effect He also said that he thought the transport was too fan from the sub marine for the latter to try to hit it with a torpedo.
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MeXicanS Kill Army Officer,
 Hold Four Privates Prisoner
Mexican Patrol Fires Upon Americans While Latter Are Searching for Body of Private in Rio Grande,
 Near San Benito.

Col. Prizo Gonzales, commanding officer at Matamoras. has ordered the in the Rio Grande, violated an anti-' crossing order of long standing, and were fired upon by Mexican patrol.
 The body of Private Chattel was recovered today on the American arrest of Capt. Jose C. Alvaredo. commander of the Mexican patrol op- posite the San Benito pumping plant. Colonel Gonzales said that he had not as yet had an opportunity to question the captain.
 Examination by army surgeons of Lieutenant Schaile's body tonight show the officer was shot four times any three of which shots would have caused instantaneous death.
 Mexican officials in MatamOras said tonight they expected to be au- thorized to release the four men to- morrow and would turn them over to- American officers immediately
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EXAC1ING HEAVY TOLL F0R SLIGHI GAINS IN CENTER Both Wings Hold Fast De- spite Furious Assaults , Miles Greatest Gain. TANKS AND FRENCH
 IN NEW OFFENSIVE AuStrians Massing Men on Italian Front Artillery and Airmen Ac-
 tive Along Whole Line
 in Italy.
Associated Press Summary.D

Associated Press Summary)
 The Germans in the center of their new attack on the front between Mon tdidier and Noyon have gained addi. tional ground against the French, but on both the right and left wings they are being held. In violent successive attacks Monday they captured the yil- lages of Mery Belloy and St. Mature and also pressed forward and gained a footing in the valley of Marqueg- lise, the last named place represent ing the deepest point of penetration since the offensive Eegan, between five and six miles.
 Pay Heavy Price
 The French are still exacting heavy toll in lives from the Germans as they deliver their attacks in waves, and are giving ground only when forced to do so under superior num- bers. Nowhere has the enemy been able to pierce the front, which has been bent back in perfect order when ever the necessity arose.
 The battle is described by cores pOndents as one of the most furious which has been fought since the war began, with the enemy unusually reck- less in wasting life to gain his object i've.
 Claim 5000 Prisoners
 The latest official communication from the German war office says ad- ditional ground has been gained by the Germans southwest of Noyon. against newly brought up French re- Inducements, and that the Germans have taken about 5000 prisoners and some guns.
 Americans at 1t Again
 Near Brussieres, northwest of Chat eau Thierry, the Americans and French again have delivered strong Attacks against the Germans, and taken more ground. They also cap turned a number of prisoners and 30 machine guns.
 On the remainder of the front in France and Belgium the operations have been of a minor nature. altho south of the Somme the British near Bouzencourt have carried out an cp- eration which strengthened out a threatening salient that sagged in their lines.
 Austrians Mass in Italy.
 As the Austrians continue to bring up large forces of men behind their lines in the Italian theatre, the artil-
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LANSING EXPOSES TRANSFORMERS OWN
 DISBELIEF IN HUN
Tells How Former Envoy Prepared for U-Boat
 After Promise to Stop.

Schenectady, N. Y., June 1O.- 'Prussianism and the idea of endur- ing peace among nations can never be brought into harmony; compromise cannot even be considered" Robert Lansing, secretary of state, declared here today in an address to honorary chancellor of Union College for 191S Instance after instance from his own experience as the head of America's foreign office were cited to prove his point because, he assested "Ameri- cans, even those intellectually equip ped, have not but vague ideas of the attitude which made Prussianism pos sibQe'
 "It is a fact not generally known" said Secretary Lansing, "that within six weeks after the imperial govern ment had, in the case of the Sussex given this government it's solemn promise that it would cease ruthless slaughter upon the high seas, Count Berns'torff, appfeciating the worth lessness of the promise, asked the Berlin foreign office to advise him in ample time before the campaign of submarine murder was renewed in or der that he might notify the German merchant ships in American ports to destroy their machinery. because he anticipated that the renewal of that method of warfare would. in all prob ability. bring the United States into the war.
 "How well the ambassador knew the character of his government and how perfectly frank he was! He asked for the information without apology or indirection. The very 'bluntness of his message shows he was sure his superiors would not take offense at the assumption that their word was vaIueless and had only been given to gain time and that, when an increase of Germans submarine fleet warrant ed. the promise would be broken without hesitation or compunction. What a commentary on Rernstorff's estimate of the sense of honor and good faith of his government.
 ''In view of this spirit of hypocrisv and bad faith. manifesting an entire lack of conscience, we ought not to ba astonished that the Berlin foreign office never permitted promise or
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ENEMY GETS NO FURTHER THAN
 fOCH PLANNED Defenders Intended Check to Germans at Actual
 Combat Line. WASTE OF MEN IS MOST RECKLESS YET kaiser's IIOrdes SlaMghteu,d by Thousands in the Bloodiast and
 Most Furious Fight of
 War.

With the French Army in France, June 10.--(By the Associated Press at Ncon) Fighting in this war prob- ably never has been more severe than that going on today in the great bat tie of French and German armies be- tween Montdider and Noyon. The Germans, attacking on ground where the entente allies were ready to re- ceive the shock, have found themselv- es thrown into slaughter house whence most of them will never make an exit. When the German infant ry began coming ever in the densest masses. they encountered immediate ly heavy fire from both machine guns and artillery which moved them down. Ever since as fresh waves en- tered the conflict they were subjected to similar punishment.
 Held Line as Planned.
 The German progress must not be taken to mean that the German forces have overcome the defenders, who in- tended from the beginning to retire to their actual lines of combat as soon as the action developed.
 Some idea of the determined na- ture of the fighting may be gathered from the struggle on each wing. The village of Ccurcelles changed hands numerous times and when this dis patch was sent was in the possession of the allies. At the other end of the line Mont Renaud was still making magnificent defense, and last reports showed that Leplemont was yet in al- lied hands.
 Slight Hun at Center.
 The center about Ressons-Sur- Matz where the Germans made their most cbstiaate efforts and formed a pock- ct tending southeastward, is the only part of the line against which the Germans have been able to report real gain. Their intention is to try to reach the banks of the Disc and threaten the allied salient which ex- tends to the vicinity of Noyon.
 Used Picked Troops.
 The Germans knew when they opened their attack that their task would be difficult, therefore they sent into the fray only chosen divisions which had been specially trained for the assault. It is estimated that they engaged approximately 20 divisions on the front line for the first shock, while behind these, ready to take the
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JAP INTERVENTION
 CER1AIN.P0SSIBLY NOW TAKING PLACE
Japs Deny Movement of Troops to Semenoff- Dip
 plOmats Want Action.

'HarbiH. Manchuria, Wednesday, June 5.-CBy the Associated Press. J. Altho it has been reported that Gen eral Semenoff commander of the forces operating against the Bolshe- wiki. in Siberia ist hourly in eMpecta tion of Japanese troops to support him, there is no confirmation that hhese troops actually are OH the way It has been learned, however, that strong recommHndatons have been made by the diplomatic corps for the immediate intervention of the Japan csc in the face of the growing Ger man menace. These recommendation have lien forwarded to the govern ments of the respective diplomats, including the Washington govern ment.
 What seeming lends color to Gener- al Semenoff's announcement of eX- pected Japanese support is an order issued by the railway authorities pro hfbiting freight shipments between Harbin and Chans-Chung for eight days. There also are rumors that the railway has received orders to pre- pare for the early transporta ton of a ldI st lOICc lIOIll
 Reports of JaDanese military move ments are officially denied. but it is admitted that definite operations by China and Japan with allied coopera tion are imminent.
 Washington, June 10.--A proposal that an American military force be sent to Russia in conjunction with the allies, including Japan and China, to aid the Russian in expelling the German military power, is made in a resolution introduced today by Sena- tor King of Utah.
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Brownsville, Texas, June 10.-The body of Lieut.. David J. Schaile. 16th U. s. Cavalry, who was killed on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande last night, was delivered to American of ficers at the San Benito pumping plant this evning. Four enlisted men in Lieutenant Schaile's party are still held prisoner in Matamoras, op- posite here, pending receipt of au- thority from Monterey to release them.
 Details of the shooting are con- flicting and probably will not be cleared until these four men are re- turned to the American side. The most generally accepted account of the trouble is that Lieutenant Scbaile and his companions, while searching for the body of Private Arthur Chat tel, K. troop, 18th cavalry, who was drowned yesterday while swimming side of the river.
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lerDert Murray, Farmer, Slain;
 Clements Brothers are Accused
A1lng Adds Another Chapter to Bloody History of LlJtle Settlement Near Lonoke Line-Feeling
 High Against Prisoners.

dssDert dsote Murray, aged 2s, was shot Ddh Dad1a few steps from his home, ftemoaey Lake township, yesterday (rthns thuon a about o'clock. Jess and bdrad % j., Clements, brothers, were lies ssI Sha!9;aelal In 9all here h last night by Dep \ Wi11;ae 1n1;aeflff J. l.. McBurnett, Hen [il he h.a'iams al and Wallace Bryant, and
 TSse se ,:na e:nnaarged with murder.
 t Killing of Murray adds anoth- Ra GTtay Gt.Iy chapter to the history of hMd M To T.sle settlement between Tucker ead U,,,oeriln-a mnn history that would ection n'ore as I like that of a mountain one ~ of Breathit county, Ky, than etfersooe s ol the most fertile parts of |ementnn county, Arkansas. The katS aS boys father was stabbed to A,usa s ap0ut n, year ago by a man nes. nnodes. The killing occurred
 s as tSss. tne line separating the coun-
 'as TOT while there was some
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question as to which had jurisdiction. Rhodes was indicted in Lonoke on a charge of second-degree murder, and this county took no action. It was in the same neighborhood that Tobe Lindsey killed a young Texan several years ago. Lindsay pleaded self de- fense. Another killing occurred last winter when a young white man was assassinated. Two negroes were ar rested, but discharged when they es- tablished alibis. i. Would Shield Brother.
 Murray was waylaid and assassin ated, according to lthe infdrmation obtained by the officers from neigh bors of the dead man and his alleged slayers. The Clements boys deny the charge, and Jess declares he alone killed Murray, and that he did so in