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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
1
Clarke's registrants completed the second order list examination with 125 called, 15 absent, 40 unfit, 41 exempted, 50 pass with exemptions, and 20 pass with no claims. Across three days, 225 called, with absences and some in service, produced 61 passes without exemption and other varied outcomes.
Houston authorities filed complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission against 162 railroads and steamship lines. The action seeks readjustment of freight rates on peanut oil, coconut oil, and soy bean oil from Texas points to destinations across the United States.
Washington August 29 reports the Netherlands government declined Germany’s demand that Dutch ships repaired with German steel be reserved for German use for five years after the war, signaling continued Dutch autonomy in postwar maritime policy.
A report notes that the son of a congressman faces charges for failing to register under the Selective Draft Act. The individual claims to have been in Canada on his father's farm and not in the United States since the draft date. A long list of names appears in the document, including various public figures and associates.
The Navy Department requests 550 million dollars for new destroyers to combat German submarines. President approval follows, with Secretary Daniels to present the plan to Congress. A separate 225 million dollars would expand engine and shipbuilding plants.
Washington Aug 29 reports that Argentina will not aid the Allies as it has no mercantile marine in trans Atlantic trade. Germany promises not to sink ships and Argentina lacks sea vessels, ending any hope of support. The Associated Press notes Argentina’s neutrality persists amid the war.
The Vatican peace proposal drew praise from the Russian embassy in a statement saying the president’s reply aligns with the aims of the Russian people as expressed in provisional government declarations. Reports from Houston dated Aug 29 note no immediate Vatican rejoinder and German press reacts with bitter commentary. Washington discussions on the reply suggest other governments may have expected slower action to fit a Russian convention impression.
Berlin delays reply to Pope's peace proposals with a ten day timeline. Central Powers completed negotiations with Berlin and Vienna, still ongoing with Turkey. The report comes from Kreuzezeitung in Copenhagen dated August 29.
Administration leaders despair of passage of the war bond and certificate bill by next week. The ways and means committee has made little progress as Secretary McAdoo is again questioned about the fiscal relations of the United States and the Allies.
The State Normal School will formally begin the new year with chapel and class work on Thursday, September 6, in the auditorium. Public opening exercises are planned and the dormitories will receive students on Tuesday, September 4. The teaching staff is returning, with expectations of enrollment surpassing last year's record.
London reports an admiralty statement showing higher submarine and mine losses last week. Eighteen vessels over 1600 tons and five smaller ships were sunk, reflecting a notable rise in shipping damage amid ongoing naval warfare.
The Senate debated closing actions on the publishers tax provisions amid a rising war profits levy. Simmons led a petition for cloture to speed passage, proposing amendments to raise the levy to 1.06 billion, pushing total revenue above 2.5 billion. The income tax on publishers was struck without a roll call as cloture vote looms, with early disposition anticipated next week.
Mr Frank O Miller from Harvard has prepared engineer plans for a year round highway linking Hiawassee in Union County to Clayton in Rabun County in northeast Georgia. Bond issues have been authorized and construction aims for sturdy grades and good surfacing. Miller previously reviewed grounds and is now finalizing specifications.
Washington, Aug. 29 reports diversion to Gulf and South Atlantic ports for moving virtually all foodstuffs to Europe as a war measure to relieve eastern railroad congestion. New Orleans Savannah Charleston and Port Arthur named as chief loading points.
In Greensboro on August 29 arguments opened in the first federal trial challenging the child labor law. Julius Parker, representing the plaintiff from New York, contends the act does not ban child labor in commerce. Roscoe Pound, Harvard, for the Justice Department, argues the law has compulsory reach over commerce.
Washington Aug 29 The administration plan to reform pension benefits was favorably reported by the house committee. The key change is lowering the optional insurance cap for servicemen from 10000 to 5000 dollars as part of the substitute pension system proposal.
The Athens Home Guard changes drill days from Tuesdays and Fridays to Mondays and Thursdays. The move assists members who also attend YMCA gym classes. A semi weekly drill will be held this afternoon at 6 15 pm with the full company urged to assemble promptly.
The notice states exams for conditioned and new students start Friday at the High School. New students with certificates from accredited schools are exempt from exams. The Faculty will assist students in selecting courses of study. Principal E. B. Mell urges attendance and guidance.
Washington Aug 29 The chief engineers call for enlistment to form the first American camouflage unit. Iron workers sheet metal workers and sign and scene painters will devise artificial means to deceive enemy observers, especially aviators, about war equipment locations.
National Coal Association directors in Washington debate government controlled prices. Two factions emerge with large producers willing to sell at fixed prices and small mine owners opposing. Supporters say the president can seize mines if rules aren’t followed, while critics cite a bill provision to set “just” prices.
Sir Robert Bordan premier of Canada offered his resignation to a caucus of supporters in parliament in favor of Sir George minister of trades and commerce. The caucus declined to accept the resignation reaffirming confidence in the premier. The action stems from events around the premiers interest in conscription.
Centenarian Mrs Hemphill received two significant tokens from the community. A silver pitcher was presented by city men descended from early Athens families and accepted by Judge Lumpkin after Judge Cobb, while a silver loving cup funded mainly by her female friends was organized by Mrs Esther Crane and Mrs A H Davison. The cup was a Tuesday surprise as Dr Belk handed it over, with Crane and Davison also directing home decorations for the reception.
A Clarke County official completes the third and final digest of property in Clarke County, stressing the magnitude of producing all three copies. He plans a brief rest trip to White County before resuming duties next season.
Announcement calls all holders of Red Cross fund subscriptions to deliver bills to the Y M C A or the National Bank of Athens today for the first of the month collection. Plans require unpaid bills to be collected and all pledges to be paid checked as the month begins.
A short item notes a playful or satirical column titled The Purpose of the War The Cold Melons, mentioning a delicatessen shop named Pink Seat Cantlouper.
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