German Efforts Fail as Allies Take Prisoners in Ypres Push
Allied forces press in Flanders as Germans halt attempts to recapture ground near Ypres. French gains on the Benneath river yield 1,800 prisoners and many machine guns. Canadians advance near Lens while French halt German attacks along the Aisne and Meuse. British barrage noted as highly effective, with reports of dugout trapping of German troops.
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Associated Press
Ypres
Bstenebake
Berlin
Langemarck
London
Lens
Aisne
Cerny
Meuse
Moldavia
France
Flanders
Baeco
Detective Chief Charles McLean Found Dead in Birmingham
The body of Charles McLean former head of a detective agency was found today on a bridge over Shades Creek. The coroner ruled death by own action. He disappeared a week ago after an automobile gagged abduction and a letter was found.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Charles McLean
Shade's Creek
McLean
Russia Needs Locomotives for Russian and Romanian Armies
General Scott, chief of staff, reports ongoing communication with the Russian mission over equipment for Russia and Romania. It is believed that at least a thousand locomotives will be sent to bolster the allied forces.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
General Scott
Russia
Smoke Screens To Combat Submarines
Washington reports plans to provide smoke screens for U S merchant ships entering the sea lanes to hide from submarines. Details are withheld. The program includes dropping smoke producing boxes overboard as part of the protection strategy. Also features local ads for produce from Arnold & Abney including beans potatoes watermelons prunes and eggs.
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Washington
Ameri
New Bond Issue Sought to Back Allied Loans
Secretary McAdoo proposes issuing more than 7.538 billion dollars in bonds to raise 4 billion for Allied loans and retire 3 billion. Bonds would face income tax, war profits, and excess profits taxes. Democrats and Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee weigh the plan amid opposition to details. a six percent interest levy is favored by many.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
House Ways and Means Committee
Georgia plans million-bushel wheat raise with community elevators
The Georgia state market bureau starts a program to build community grain elevators in multiple counties to support a plan for farmers to plant 1,000,000 bushels of wheat for a projected 10,000,000 bushel yield. Thomasville will host a grain elevator and potato curing house, with more sites planned in the region and Atlanta aiming to become a state market with feeding centers.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Market Bureau
Thomasville
Government weighs Pope peace proposal in cabinet meeting
Washington Aug 17 The government will give the Pope s peace proposal deliberate consideration before replying The cabinet avoided general discussion at the first meeting since the note arrived Secretary Lansinga is studying the proposals
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lansinga
Navy Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Navy League
Secretary Daniels ordered severance of all official ties between the Navy and the Navy League in Washington D C. The dispute arose after the league accused the navy of blocking an investigation into a Mare Island explosion and after a statement criticizing Daniels. The issue includes a charge that Vice Admiral Sims warned ships didn’t know their European route until sailing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy
Navy League
Daniels
Legue
Mare Island Navy Yard
Sims
Looney Case Report Noted With Coroner Letter Seen
Jefferson Ga Aug 17 The Looney murder case shows few new developments as J D Looney the husband accused of poisoning his wife maintains nerve A blank form was brought from Chattanooga to fit a death report tied to insurance Read a letter by a Vickery signature to the coroner requesting information about the three wives who died after taking capsules in one hour Officials in Fairburn and Red Oak Ga are named as contacts with the same surname Vickery in Red Oak Route 1 The note states three wives died after capsules and hints at an investigation by the coroner
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Jefferson, Ga
Looney
J. D. Looney
Chattanooga
Vickery
Sted Oak
James Looney
Hefpood
Fairburn
Brady Driggers
W. T. Vickory
Red Oak, Ga
Route 1
More Wheat and Rye for Georgia
Atlanta on August 17 reports a conference between federal agriculture officials and Georgia agricultural leaders. The session, part of a national series, urged Georgia to boost wheat acreage by 100 percent and rye by 488 percent, per Raymond Pearson of Iowa Agricultural College.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
South
Federal Department of Agriculture
Agricultural ‘Colleges
Agriculture
Raymond Pearson
Iowa Agricultural College
Georgia
No More Flour Exports to United States From Canada
Ottawa reports flour exports to the United States halted by an order from the food controller. The prohibition lasts during the period of the prior wheat export ban and licenses will be issued as needed.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
United States
Ufe
Increase in canned and dried foods across thirty states
Washington reports the agricultural department data showing a three hundred percent rise in canned and dried foods produced this year compared with last year. The surge spans thirty states, reflecting rapid expansion in preserve and packaged goods.
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Associated Press
Washington
Agricultural Department
Picketing at White House Declared Taboo by Police
Washington authorities served formal notice to leaders of the Woman's Party banning picketing near the White House. Banner bearers will be arrested as they appear, as authorities move to restrict demonstrations.T
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Washington
Fresh Produce Offered by Arnold & Abney
Local listing for tender corn fresh okra ripe tomatoes green bell peppers and squash from the supplier Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
38000 National Guardsmen to Lead First to France
Washington August 17 1917 two divisions totaling at least 38000 men will form the first National Guard contingent to go to France. Indications point to the Twenty Sixth Division accompanying them, with shipping ready to depart when the Forty Second is set to sail.
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Washington, D. C
National Guard
France
New England
Athens Umbrella Mender Dies After Being Struck by Train
Joseph Black, about 65 and a longtime Athens resident, was killed near Reynolds station on the Central of Georgia Railway. Deaf and nearly dumb, he appears to have wandered onto the tracks. His body was brought to Athens for burial with funeral set for Mizpah church.
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Macon
Joseph Black
Athens
Reynolds
Central of Georgia
Mr. Black
Central
Dorsey
Mizpah Church
Jackson County
Black
Pennsylvania
Oconee Burial Association
Athens Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet After Weekend Absence
Athens Chamber of Commerce directors held a meeting to review warehouse plans for farm products and collateral loans. The group discussed a second liberty loan and a major highway project led by the good roads committee with plans to publish details soon.
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Commerce
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Viing Membe
C. D. Flanigen
D. P. Haselton
Messrs. G. A. Mell
Athens Savings Bank
R. C. Wilson
Athens Gas Co
Homer Stark
Erwin & Co
Jack Talmadge
Talmadge Brothers Co
H. Abit Nix
W. F. Dorsey
Dorsey Furniture Co
Co. N. Sisk
W. G. Griffeth
Griffeth Implement Co
D. G. Bickers
The
Banner
Tibbetts
Cincincinnati
W. G. Gredig
Jerome Michael
Athens
Talmadge
Hoover
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Birmingham
Flanigen
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury Department
Good Roads’committee
Good Roads Committee
President May Seeks Broad Coal Control to Cut Prices
Washington reports the president plans government commandeering of all coal produced, with maximum price fixing to lower costs. The federal trade commission outlines profits for operators and retailers as a concern, while labor seeks wage restraint and a voluntary agreement as a solution. Frances Peabody of the United Mine Workers leads labor to present its case.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Frances Peabody
United Mine Workers
Portfolio Changes In British Cabinet
London announces a cabinet reshuffle with John Hodge moving from labor to pensions George Nicholl Barnes joins the War Council in place of Arthur Henderson George H Roberts becomes Minister of Labor Other posts include Minister of National Service and various ministerial roles. DELICATESSEN SHOP, Phone 1131.
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Associated Press
London
John Hodge
Labor
Pensions
George Nicholl Barnes
War Council
Arthur Henderson
George H. Roberts
National Service
Gelden
Anti-Draft Protest Arrests Move to Grand Jury
Fifty two men arrested in Oklahoma for anti-draft demonstrations waived preliminary hearing and were held for the grand jury. Charges against forty eight others were dismissed.
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Associated Press
McAlister
Okla
Oklahoma
United States
Call to Labor to Prove Loyal Issued by Mine Workers Leader
John P. White head of the United Mine Workers calls on laboring men to play their part fully and show unspent loyalty to the United States. He says government demands cooperation between employees and employers and notes the world watches how quickly these are met.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
United States
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Strike Halted In Alabama For Time
Alabama miners 25 000 strong were urged to remain at work by John White UMWA president as a conference with Secretary Wilson and labor leaders set for Birmingham on Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Alabama
John White
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Birmingham
Government Ready For I. W. Strike
All agencies prepare for potential Northwest disruption from the I. W. strike set for August 20. Authorities say federal troops will be deployed if required to maintain order and protect federal interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Northwest
International Workers of the World
At 94 She Plants War Garden in Oberlin Ohio
Mrs. Thos Edwards aged 94 is believed to be the oldest woman in Ohio and possibly the United States to run a war garden entirely by herself with only a daughter’s help. She started after requesting the National Emergency Food Garden Commission guide and now studies the canning manual. She migrated from Wales during the Civil War and has a family with many relatives, including youths in British service.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Thos. Edwards
United States
Edwards
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
Washington
Fresh Produce Prices Listed
Local ad shows phone 1176 for order inquiries. Nice fat fries priced 35 to 45 cents. Fresh tender corn offered at 30 cents per dozen.
Athens and Clarke Men in Service Honor Roll Grows
The Banner seeks a revised register of soldiers and sailors connected to Athens and Clarke County. Over 125 names were reported from Army Navy and National Guard units abroad and at home. The University of Georgia and local churches Y M C A Masons and unions are compiling lists. Citizens are urged to phone names of any Athens-affiliated service members.
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Athens
Clarke County
Clarke
Banner
Regular Army
Naval Service
National Guard
Artillery
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Blue Jackets
France
Philippines
Lst
University of Georgia
Fort McPherson
Lsted
Georgia
Old Georgia
Masons
Typographical Union
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