Government will select men for service in draft act
In Washington reports show the Senate backed the draft bill with 81 to 0 while the House passed the measure 397 to 24. The administration prevailed as calls for volunteers were rejected, and amendments set age limits at 21 to 27 in the Senate and 21 to 40 in the House with exemptions for agriculture workers and state quotas.
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Senate
Washington
House
Conference Committee
Wilson
Twentty
Liberty Loan Issue Named by Secretary McAdrid
Secretary McAdrid announced that the five billion loan to be raised by an authorized issue will be known as the Liberty Loan. The statement, dated April 85, was released from Watlington.
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Associated Prats
Watlington
McAdrid
Abu
Ioan
City Hall rush as residents pay taxes yesterday
Citizens crowded the city hall to pay tax installments, lining up at the latest office hours as anxious taxpayers sought to settle their dues. The scene reflected a steady pace of payments despite the rush.
Athens Citizen Funds Flag for Water Tower
Athens residents rally behind a flag fund led by E G Everitt of Arbuckle Coffee Co to raise a water tower flag. Subscriptions reach 46.50 with 3.50 remaining, residents urged to contribute. Also notes political tidbits on a war funding measure and Roosevelt front deployment approved by the Senate.
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E. G. Everitt
Arbuckle Coffee Co
Athens
Everitt
Busines Men’s League
Bufaula
Wla
TV. Murry
W. R. Landers
G. T. Mangleberg
Robert Callaway
A. W. Wier
Senate
Roosevelt
Washington
Harding
Gas Company Meeting Sparks Plant Upgrade News
A meeting outlined by the gas company highlighted upgrades at the Athena plant. Mr Wilton’s leadership and Mrs Wilson’s initiatives elevated the facility, now touted as a premier interport plant owned by the company in the region.
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Athey Gad
Liebe
Irs
Athena
Wilton Bak
Wilsod Hin
Athens Manufacturing Defeats College Avenue 6 to 0
Athens Manufacturing and JRS combined to a 6 to 0 win over College Avenue. Robert Williams pitched effectively for the A M C while batteries included Roy Poss and Bray for College Avenue with Williams and Benson for the A M C.
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Athens Manufacturing
JRS
Avenue
Tragic Death of Little Boy Dillard McNeely
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Jack McNeely died yesterday afternoon at their home on Winterville Road near the city. Funeral services will be held today at Walnut Church in Jackson County at 2 o clock with Rev William M Coile officiating.
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Dillard
Jack McNeely
Gus
Winterville Road
Walnut Church
Jackson County
William M. Coile
Drunk Carded as State Misdemeanor and Escape at Stockade
Police report a man with a bottle of liquor on his person charged as a state misdemeanor. Inmates Andrew Derricotte and Sam Warren escaped. Warren returned to city hall claiming Derricotte forced the escape. Monday’s market notes list fresh produce offerings from Arnold & Abney including beans potatoes peppers and gourds.
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Stockade
Andrew Derricotte
Sam Warren
Warren
Derricotte
Merchants join fall cannery pledge in city Banner notice
A public agreement signed by numerous merchants urges all stores to support a fall campaign. Clerks should cans and preserve available vegetables to prevent waste, aided by a reanning plant and potato house, with more merchants invited to add their names to the roll.
England and France pay tribute at Mount Vernon tomb
The British and French war commissions prepare to rededicate democratic ideals with ceremonies at George Washingtons tomb. Balfour will place a wreath while Viviani and Joffre will place a bronze palm on the sarcophagus. The Mount Vernon event will involve the presidential yacht Mayflower and notable officials.
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England
France
Father of the
Mount Vernon
Associated Press
Washington
Balfour
Viviani
Marshal Joffre
American Republic
Congress
Frontline actions near Arleux in northern France
English and German forces clash near Arleux nine miles from Douai as the northern wing of the Drocourt Queant line sees a tense attempt to advance. British troops press against German positions while Berlin claims the attacks fail amid heavy fighting and shifting village control.
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Han Ure
Emynorth
Drocourt-Queint
Arleux
Doual
Bende
Drocourt
Berlin
Brita
Greenwood Opens Week's Engagement Here Tomorrow
Greenwood presents a major show with an almost all new lineup featuring his best acts. The event promises novelty and high energy as he performs with confidence, drawing interest from local audiences.
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Greenwood
Larsen Congressman Faces Heated Reply Over Conscription
Vidalia Georgia April 28 Special reports Congressman W W Larsen of the Twelfth district sent a telegram charging the administration bill would conscript the poor and rural districts while the committee bill targets both rich and poor. Georgia voters were asked to send views on conscription ages 19 to 25 and 21 to 40 with figures on district quotas. Mr Goddard of Vidalia replied denouncing Larsen for accusing executives and the press, saying he would not consider such charges. The piece also notes an ad for the Automatic Gas Appliance Co.
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Vidalia
IF. F. Goddard
W. W. Larsen
Twelfth
Larsen
Goddard
Washington, D. C
Georgia
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Red” Bell
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He Soo
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Head & McMahan
Johnson Shoe Co
Louis Funk
Mallory Shoe Co
Max M. Hubert
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Cuba
U. S
Havana
Rafael Montoro
Menocal
United States
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Mendez
Lansing
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Tura
F. F. Goddard
Automatic Gas Appliance Co., Inc
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