British Commission Arrives to Confer with U.S. Officials
British commissioners led by Balfour landed in Washington and will meet U S officials this afternoon to discuss the war councils and potential peace efforts. Sir George Foster and Sir Joseph Pope are due to arrive to confer with the British team as a special five car train heads to the capital amid tight security.
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War securities offering oversubscribed across institutions
Washington reports the first American offering of 200 million dollars in treasury certificates has heavily oversubscribed, with subscriptions for seven billion in war finance to be called as Congress disposes the measure likely next week. Officials expect five billion in bond issues filled by June 30 as certificates mature. Congress gears to line up on army measure while reserve corps officers will rank with regulars and steel merchant ship output to rise with a possible next week conference.
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Athens Colored Patriots Parade Draws 3000+ in War Era Show of Loyalty
In a historic Athens demonstration, more than 3,000 colored residents marched a mile long parade with flags, banners, bands, and police escort. The event highlighted loyalty to the flag, support for the government, and resolve during wartime, with Rev. A B Murden delivering a practical, well received address at Morton's Opera House urging duty and preparedness.
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Card of Thanks from Rev and Mrs Morris
Rev and Mrs Morris thank friends who unknowingly replaced their recent loss by fire with their kindness. They ask the Banner to extend gratitude to all those who offered support.
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J. W. M. Morris
German Losses Hit 33 000 in Fortnight Clash
Anglo French offensive from Lens to Auberive yields 330 large guns and 33 000 German prisoners over two weeks as fighting continues. Reports say several German destroyers were sunk in an attempted rain on Dover amid shifting war news from London.
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Red Cross Campaign Aims For Special Day Next Month
Washington April 21 A nationwide drive to raise Red Cross funds was launched at a Wilson called conference. The plan envisions a Special Red Cross day next month by presidential proclamation with Cleveland H Dodge of New York as campaign chairman.
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