25 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
1
American and British air crews in France claim a sweeping victory destroying forty German aeroplanes and securing air superiority in a single day marking a bold strike in the ongoing air war.
British Royal Flying Corps sets air combat record by downing forty German machines in one day as battles rage 15,000 feet up. Two British aircraft missing. Germans reinforce as British and German lines shift near Arras Soissons and Monchy Le Preux. Italian Austrian artillery duels persist. British report seizures at Samar, railways near Baghdad and ongoing actions from Gorizia to the Adriatic with reciprocal bombardments in Macedonia.
The Clarke superior court adjourns its spring term as a jury excused by Judge Cobb is notified. W. O. Roberts pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and received a $200 sentence after prior larceny charges involving Singer Sewing Machine Company. Divorce cases and consent verdicts were noted, and civil suit Cadillac Company of Atlanta versus Dr. Lapham remained unsettled as the jury neared a verdict.
Judge Carlisle Cobb set a preliminary trial for John Mayne, an African American man, at 10 o clock tomorrow for assaulting J H Autry and striking him with a rock. Autry testified Mayne had been impudent to his wife before the incident.
Mule dealers announce fresh mules arriving and invite prospective buyers to see them first. Local store Williamson’s promotes evaporated fruits and dried beans plus fresh eggs and butter with a phone contact and address on Clayton Street.
New York April 24 dispatches report the British government has granted seven percent war risk insurance on cargoes aboard neutral ships operating between Great Britain and the Mexican Gulf and West Indian ports.
United States Steel Corp. announces record first quarter earnings surpassing 113 million dollars. The news from New York dated April 24 notes the company has exceeded previous high records in its business for the quarter.
Special items on sale include Extra Fancy Iceberg Lettuce Snap Beans Cauliflower Bell Peppers Celery Cucumbers Juley Florida Oranges Fresh Spring Salad 10c per lb Small yellow Squash Young tender Beans Fresh Spring Onions Cucumbers Large Irish Potatoes 10c per lb Raisin Bread Potato Chips and Old Fashion Pound Cake at Arnold & Abney Phone 113.
Newspaper publishers from across the country at the Associated Press annual meeting in New York pledged hearty support to the national government to carry out its war mandate. Principal speakers included former Ambassador Joseph Choate and former Judge Grosscup, with Choate praising President Wilson and invoking Lincoln’s spirit guiding the United States into the war.
Erie Pa April 24 Fire sweeps an Erie Western Transportation elevator with 250000 bushels of grain burning. Estimated loss around 500000 dollars. Also notes U S Steel subscribes 5 million to government certificates and Navy recruiting draws 1000 daily as Palmer urges raising navy to 150000 and marines to 30000.
The sixth big drawing at Athens Shoe Co on Clayton Street will be held at three this afternoon. A forty two piece dinner set is awarded free to the holder of the lucky number, drawn weekly after purchases. Attendance is urged as the caller of a number not present forfeits to the next contestant.
The Athens memorial events on April 26 include Dr Henry W Battle of Virginia as the keynote speaker at 2:30 PM in the University of Georgia Chapel with Morris Band music. Veterans dine at Thornton’s Cafe after a Rest Room reception hosted by Laura Rutherford chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. automobiles will shuttle veterans to the cemetery for flower strewing.
Washington reports plan to lend Great Britain two hundred million dollars as the first loan under new war finance laws. The $2 billion bond offering funds the program with four months for payment and aims to cover American army needs and Allied support, with immediate disbursement underway.
Washington April 24 Speaker Clark of the house announced he would speak in the house tomorrow in favor of the majority house committee volunteer amendment to the war army bill. Senate LaFollette proposed a substitute eliminating the draft feature and placing the question before lawmakers.
A wild night in the city as French war commissioners arrive in the U S amid a police search for a mystery man from Elberton who used many names. The suspect allegedly copied morphine tablets from Dr Holliday and was involved in a knife attack during a confrontation with a transient solicitor. Public notices and store closings followed. Washington reports discuss state food production cooperation and export control proposals. Elihu Root may lead the U S commission to Russia if he agrees to take the post.
Fortress Monroe where France and Britain discuss the opening war and American morale. The French commission leads with authority to negotiate on military, naval, and financial matters. France seeks monthly loans of 100 million dollars and plans overseas transport, while noting the moral effect of American troops and the flag.
A brief note from H. Wiliamson states the place will be closed all day Thursday and invites customers to supply their needs today.
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