Allied assault on German flank shocks Washington
Washington views the Allied breakthrough as a strike at the German flank, seen as the weakest section of the front. Some officers argue direct Uboat threat may be answered by immediate Allied gains, while broader success may hinge on troop landings behind German lines and possibly Dutch neutrality shifting to an Allied role. Reports from Liege note German authorities sentencing three, including a merchant and his wife, to death on espionage charges.
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Washington
Netherlands
Belgium
London
Amsterdam
Liege
Groneret
Adopts Wage Scale Provisions in Birmingham
The district twenty convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Birmingham on July 31 adopted three wage scale provisions from the committee report. They approved recognition of the union reemployment of men discharged for joining the union the eight hour day for all mining labor and a basic price of seventy five cents per ton to mine coal.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
District Twenty
United Mine Workers of America
Hasty marriages post draft date deemed invalid grounds
AP dispatch from Washington reports a ruling that marriages entered after July 20 will not discharge conscripts unless the wife is actually dependent. Cities observed a surge in marriage license requests as women wed to aid men facing the draft. New York records show high license activity and continued confusion over legal status and eligibility.
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Asaociated
Washington, D.C
Athens Leader Andrew Erwin Likely Mayor Candidate
Erwin, born and raised in Athens, from a prominent local family, has consented to run for mayor after weeks of citizen urging across all classes. A successful businessman, he is praised for community involvement and believed to have no opposition, with supporters saying his election would greatly benefit the city.
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Im. Erwin
Mr. Erwin
Athens
Andrew Erwin
Erwins
Ens
Erwin
Asa Candler
Atlanta
Jratel
Buy at Home Campaign Honors Athens Chamber
The Banner praises the Chamber of Commerce for launching a buy at home education campaign. It notes members will contribute articles and urges citizens to participate as the plan nears completion, stressing benefits to the local commercial interest of Athens and the duty to support home trade.
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Chamber of Commerce
Busiintermen
Athens
Ask Removal of Head Great Paper Company
July 31 New York stockholders Ernest Turnbloom and Delvan Holmes filed a supreme court action seeking removal of President Philip Dodge and other International Paper Company officials. They allege arbitrary operations have brought the company into trouble with Congress.
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Associated Press
New York
Philip Dodge
International Paper Company
Supreme Court
Ernest Turnbloom
Delvan Holmes
Congress
Funeral Notice for Mrs Elder at First Christian Church
Friends of George Preston Elder and others are invited to attend the funeral of Mrs Elder this Wednesday at 4:30 PM from the First Christian Church. Nephews of the deceased will serve as pallbearers: Dr Home, Pullilive, R. H. Fullilove, C. F. Perdue, Joe H. Wilson.
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George Preston Elder
T. H. Erb
C. F. . P. Perdue
Joe H. Wilson
Recognize Constituted Authorities in America
Judge Pritchard of the Federal circuit court told the Southern Sociological Congress in Asheville on July 31 that failure to recognize constituted authority will cause internal trouble. He urged stronger home training to protect democracy in America and warned against disrespecting established law.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Pritchard
Federal Circuit Court Today
Southern Sociological Congress
Europe
America
Uncle Sam Lost Forty Millions Three Weeks
Washington reports that the government has lost about 40 million dollars in revenue over the past three weeks due to a strong withdrawal of whiskey from warehouses ahead of a tax increase. Also notices on burial fund dues and local groceries advertise small lots and prices from Arnold & Abney.
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Sam
Associated Press
Washington
Representative Hull
Tennessee
Farmer Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life Over Draft Call
Nashville Ga July 31 William Tyson a farmer killed his wife and then died by his own hand after receiving a summons from the exemption board to appear for draft examination.
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Nashville
William Tyson
Exemption Board
Enormous Sums Paid by Steel Firm in Taxes
Washington July 31 The financial statement of United States Steel Corporation shows second quarter earnings about 90.5 million after deducting nearly 54 million for the government. It expects to turn over to the government about 200 million during the year as excess profits and income taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Steel Corporation
Death of Saintly Woman at Pulaski Heights
Yesterday at 3 PM at her Pulaski Heights home died Mrs. George Preston Elder after weeks of illness. Daughter of the late Henry M. and Asenith Fullilove, she married George P. Elder on February 19, 1880. Survived by three daughters Mrs. T. H. Ert of Atlanta, Mrs. W. F. Pittard, Lilly Maude Elder, and two sons Mesars. T. L. and Harry Elder, all of this city.
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Pulaski Heights
George Preston Elder
Elder
Henry M
Asenith
George P. Elder
A. G. Elder
A. C. Jackson
Watkinsville
T. H. Ert
Atlanta
W. F. Pittard
Lilly Maude Elder
Mesars. T. L. and
Harry Elder
Drafted Men Ordered to Report for Examinations in Clarke County
The clerk and sheriff mailed 362 orders to Clarke County registrants for a physical examination under the army draft law. Names appeared in last Friday’s Banner. First 121 summoned report at the courthouse Monday, next 121 on Tuesday, final 120 on Wednesday. exemptions forms available from local board officials.
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Athens
The
Banner
Tremendous and Varied Task for U S Army Engineers
Washington July 31 The United States Army engineers in France face an enormous and varied mission independent of French and British aid They must build railroads bridges roads wharves and piers cut lumber drill wells lay miles of water pipes and establish underground power houses to feed trenches while supplying electrical power to the front
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Chief of Army Engineers
Fruitless Day For Food Bill Talks In Congress
Washington July 31 After another fruitless dispute over the food bill provision for a congressional war expenditures committee the conferences recessed until tomorrow when another effort will be made for agreement Overnight the conferees have planned to confer with senate and house leaders regarding a compromise.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congressional War Expenditures Committee
Senate
House
Second Installment Of The Liberty Loan Opens
The treasury offered 3,000,000 in treasury certificates as the first step toward financing the second Liberty Loan. This largest block yet offered will close subscriptions on August 7 and the certificates mature November 16.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Treasury
Notaries Offer Free Aid for Draft Exemption Claims
Two Athens notaries public have volunteered to attest exemption papers for drafted men seeking exemptions due to dependent families or relatives. Phil McDorman at Dorsey Furniture Co. and D. G. Bickers at the Banner office provide service without cost to claimants.
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Athens
Phil McDorman
Dorsey Furniture Co
D. G. Bickers
Banner Office
Anthrax Germs Found In Court Plaster In Binghamton
Government agents report experts found what is believed to be anthrax germs on court plaster sold by a local vendor in Binghamton New York. Officials issued a warning about the substance and its potential danger to the public.
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Associated Press
Binghampton
N. Y
Moton urges Negro workers to aim for soldier roles
Newport News July 31 Col. R. R. Moton principal of Tuskegee Institute told 2000 colored dry dock employees that they could become soldiers in addition to workers on ships and in trenches, stressing equal opportunity and service during wartime.
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Newport News
Col
R. R. Moton
Tuskegee Institute
Miss Cobb Plans Evening Reading at Eight Thirty
Miss Carolyn Cobb presents a rare summer reading in Peabody Hall at 8 30 this evening performing Hauptmann The Sunken Bell as part of her esteemed repertoire in a highlight of the season.
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Miss Cobb
Carolyn Cobb
Peabody Hall
Hauptmann
Ladies Regimen to Meet This A.M
The Ladies' Regiment of the Red Cross Campaign Organization is called to meet at eleven o'clock this morning at the Young Men's Christian Association. August installments on Red Cross subscriptions are due and distributed to the twelve companies for July work. All members urged to attend. additional helpers welcome and assigned to a company. Meeting is at eleven o'clock today, Wednesday, August first.
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Red Cross Campaign Organization
Young Men's Christian Association
Red Cross Fund
Water health and local goods ad from Linton Spring Water
An ad urges readers to drink pure water for health and promotes Extra fine large Corn Pole Beans at 25e per gallon, cabbage at 5e per pound, Shelled Green Peas from ARNOLD & ABNBY, with contact R.8. Crane, Mer. phone 95.
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Linton Spring
Crane
Mer
Arnold & Abnby
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Arnold & Abney
Rocky Ford
Geo. Preston Elder
Clarke County
U. S. Engineering Corps
Moton
RED Cross
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