Centenarian Matriarch Mrs S A Hemphill Honored
At First Methodist Athens a Sunday service celebrated Mrs Sarah Hemphill turning 100. Clergy and kin attended as Judge Cobb and Chancellor Barrow offered tributes, a three tier birthday cake lit with candles, and a silver pitcher was presented in honor of the revered matriarch whose long life and public service moved many.
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Mecca
Wales
Sarah XX. Hemphill
Padheddget
Shephendy
Mothier
Jerusalem
Belk
Jobi
Atlanta
First Methodist Sunday School of
Hubert Hemphill
Orphans Home
Decatur
Hemphill
Camp 159
Jerate Veterans
Charles W. Hubner
Garge Plunkett
DeKalb County
Bisn- Semee
Senewad
Modest
Judge Cobb
Andrew Cobb
Athens
Napoleon
St. Helena
Mrs. Hemphill
Yarbrough Lang
Yarbrough
Barrow
Washington City
Dozier Speke
Dévier
Col. Avery
First Methodist Sunday School
W. 8. Withan
W. Woods White
R. A. Hemphill
Withan
George
Andrew
Robert
Sammie Belk
Sara
White
Great Glacier Now Discovered by Arctic Explorer
The Associated Press reports Donald McMillan, an Arctic explorer, telegraphed to the American Museum of History announcing the discovery of a vast glacier. He also established the position of two new islands and conducted surveys on Bilsmere Land, noting legible records from the 1878 British expedition at Cape Herschel. McMillan has arrived in Sydney, Nova Scotia, after reaching there Thursday.
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Associated Press
New York
American Museum of History
Donald McMillan
Bilsmere Land
Cape Herschel
George Nares
McMillan
Sydney
Nova Scotia
Gotham to give soldiers a three day sendoff parade
New York reports a three day sendoff for drafted soldiers entering the National Army on September 6. Mayor Mitchell announced the plan including two days of church services and a final day of celebration featuring a big parade along the avenue of entry. The event aims to honor the city’s contingent as they depart for service.
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Associated Press
New York
New York City
National Army
Mitchell
Coal Men Invoke Figures To Prove Prices Too Small
Alabama producers present schedules claiming coal costs more to produce than government selling price. Cost figures to be presented to the Federal Trade Commission.
President expected to reply soon to pope peace proposal
Washington August 27 indications point to the dispatch of the Presidents reply to the Popes peace proposal soon. It is understood the draft of some points is prepared. No official statement is made of the nature of the reply.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pershing Creates Purchasing Agent Headed Board
Paris Aug 27 General Pershing orders a general purchasing board in Paris with a head agent who will represent the commander and work with Allied purchasing agencies.
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Associated Press
Paris
General Pershing
Georgian Named Patent Commissioner
James T. Newton of Georgia is confirmed by the Senate as commissioner of patents to succeed Thomas Ewing. Newton, a Madison County citizen with strong Athens ties, is the brother of late Hon. John Newton, trustee of the State College of Agriculture and the University of Georgia. Reception for Mrs. Hemphill set for 3:30 to 6:30 this afternoon at 297 Prince Avenue invites friends to attend.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
James T. Newton
Georgis
Patents
Thomas Ewing
Senate
Athens
Madison
Morgan ‘County
John Newton
State College of Agriculture
University of Georg
Prince Avenue
Italians Break Resistance Near Monte Cassino in Italy
Italian forces push through Austrian defenses around Monte San Tito area advancing toward the coast. The official report provides scant detail on progress toward Trieste as counterattacks fail. French operations in Verdun and on the Aisne front are reported unsuccessful. Berlin claims Russian gains between Riga and Dvinsk with Russo-Rumanians retaking positions northwest of Sovela.
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Associated Press
Montesanto
Triest
Verdun
Aisne
Berlin
Riga
Dvinsk
Sovela
Tales Unusual From Survivors Of U Boat Attacks
An Atlantic Port reports disputed tales from survivors of U boat actions. A British steamer torpedoed by a German sub describes its destruction by a British submarine while lifeboats were used. Captain Cyrus Crooks of the Christine recounts being entertained aboard a German submarine and receiving a receipt for his ship before safe escort to Pontedelgado.
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Atlantic
Cyrus Crooks
Christine
Azores
Crooks
J. Erlinger
Export Control Declared A War Weapon By Government
The administration plans to use export restrictions aggressively to block shipments to Germany and allies. Officials say the move aims to prevent American goods from aiding the enemy and marks export control as a wartime tool. Coin bullion currency and debentures are now under license rules for European neutrals as secretary of the treasury issues regulations.
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America
Germany
Secretary of the Treasury
Postmaster Seeks Seed Wheat Aid for Clarke County
Athens postmaster J H Rucker urges Clarke county farmers to report seed wheat needs for fall sowing. He asks farmers to visit the post office or write their requests, so they can be forwarded to the U S Board of Food and Grain Control for possible price relief. Signed J H Rucker.
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J. H. Rucker
Athens
Food Administration Bureau
Clarke County
Rucker
United State Board of Food and Grain Control
Secretary Persuades Miners Not to Strike
A final wage agreement stands after Secretary persuades miners to abandon strike plans. Officials from the union and mining firms met in Alabama to avert disruption, with assurances on working conditions and pay. No immediate walkouts were reported as talks continued.
Interpretation of laws on government power to keep down war prices
The president asks Attorney General Gregory to interpret existing laws to clearly define the government's power to keep down war prices. The brief notes raisin bread priced at 10c and new potato chips at 15c from Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gregory
Arnold & Abney
West Point Graduates 153 More Officers
West Point will graduate 153 cadets of the class of 1918 on Thursday. This marks the second class of officers sent to the army in five months. Secretary Baker will deliver the graduation address.
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Associated Press
West Point
The
Military Academy
Academy
Army
Baker
Allies to buy through one purchasing commission
Washington August 27 Italy Belgium and Serbia agreed to make purchases in American markets through the Allies purchasing commission. Old Fashion Pound Cake made in the old fashioned way Arnold Abney advertise your wants.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Italy
Belgium
Serbia
Allies’ Purchasing Commission
Arnold & Abney
Plan to Raise Billions to Finance the War Effort
Washington reports two billion dollars may be added to bond totals this session, bringing available bonds to about twenty one billion for the year ending next June. Treasury estimates prompted by Secretary McAdoo’s testimony before the Ways and Means Committee suggest a two million emergency margin. War tax cloture talks proceed as Senate leaders seek to curb debate on the war profits and income tax measures with Johnson proposing a wartime profits tax.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Kitchen
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Ways and Means
Senat
Johnson
Cutting Down Cost of Airplane Making
A government report notes that the airplane maker under the production board will cut costs by half. eventual government cost may fall to one third of normal, with progress claimed as actual construction proceeds. From September last year to May this year prices paid by the government were described as exorbitant. Secretaries Baker and Daniels say air plane contracts will be referred to proper officials for explanation.
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Wien
Baker and Daniels
Object of Mission Japan to the U S
Viscount Tahit the special Japanese ambassador issued a statement on the mission to the United States. He said the aims are to convey Japan’s appreciation for U S entry into the war and to determine how to best cooperate with the United States to drive the war toward a triumphant conclusion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Viscount Tahit
United States
Japan
Steamship Line To South America Soon Announced
The Shipping Board announces a steamship line to South America linking York and Valparaiso with forthcoming service. The move signals enhanced trade routes and expected passenger and cargo movements between New York and South American ports.
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Steamship Line
South America
York and Valparaiso
The
Shipping Board
Local Market Ad Snippet Highlights Small Pig Hams
A brief ad snippet mentions Freeh home ground and J Kinney with small pig hams priced per pound. Arnol d & Abney of Philadelphia advertise Phono 1015 cream cheese and related goods. The fragment notes busnel at 2.40 and a boiling size of up to seven pounds.
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Busnel
Phono
J. Kinney
Arnold & Abney
Negro found guilty double murder quickly
Crawfordville Ga August 27 Superior court met this morning after the grand jury acted in the James murder case Oscar Allen colored was tried for killing Mr Seah J Jones and his negro cook early Tuesday morning A witness said Allen confessed to the killings The jury found him guilty and Judge Walker sentenced him to be hanged privately on September 17 1906 The community praised the restraint shown while awaiting the court action in this brutal crime
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Crawfordville
Superior Court
James
Oscar Allen
Seah J. Jones
Allen
Walker
Alllen
French Railroads In Excellent Trim Reported by War Dept
Official reports to the war department indicate the French railroads are in splendid shape after three years of war. Washington dispatch notes American observations on logistical reliability and transport capacity amid continued Allied operations.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
War Department
Government To Pay Over $2 For Wheat
Washington reports the government will fix the 1917 wheat purchase price by a Garfield committee tomorrow. The rate is expected to be slightly above two dollars per bushel and take effect in September.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry Garfield
Boswell Promoted to Major Before Greensboro Visit
Capt Walter C Boswell, who was in the city between trains to Greensboro to visit family, received notice on Saturday that he had been promoted from captain to major. The upgrade follows his work in raising the University of Georgia program to a distinguished military college level, confirming his fitness for the honor.
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Walter C. Boswell
Greensboro
Panjor
Boswell
University of Georgia
Military ‘College
Small Blaze Doused After Fire Reaches Storefront
A cigar stub dropped from an upstairs window set an early morning blaze that touched Harmon's store on College avenue. Fire crews from both stations responded and extinguished the flames, but the front woodwork sustained some damage.
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Harmon’s
College Avenue
Board Suggested Investigation of Disorder Commission
The article reports a proposal to form a special commission to investigate disorders, including those arising from Industrial Workers of the World activities. It notes the recommendation to the president by the Council of National Defense as the basis for this action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Industrial Workers of the World
Council of National Defense
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Dr. Belk
Joe M. Hodgson
Goa
Polar
Gotham
Pershing
Pontedelgado
Ala, Ang
U. S
Phila
Inegro
Capt
Walter Boswell
Camp Jackson
Columbia
Small Blaze
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