01 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
The grand jury will convene Tuesday at 11 a.m. to be qualified for a broad investigation into the recent double murder in Athens. Judge Andrew J. Cobb met with the jury foreman after sessions last week to plan a thorough inquiry aimed at clearing rumors and ensuring a fair, complete case file.
Washington January 31 In the absence of a report from General Pershing the War Department could not clarify the German raid on American trenches last day. Secretary Baker said it would not be improper to deduce from the casualty list that American troops held a trench sector and were in military contact with the enemy.
The Athens High School basketball team will play tonight at 8:30. The community is urged to turn out and support the school as locals expect a victory.
A garbled notice cites a funeral and burial of young Johnson at a Jefferson area site yesterday. It mentions a plea for forgiveness and a mixed confession linked to national sentiment, with neighbors affected by the solemn event and family statements amid confusing text.
The Georgia Mandolin Quintette and Georgia Vocal Quartet will provide music for a February fundraiser. Lieutenant Harry W. Laite will lecture at 8 30 PM Tuesday at the Colonial theater to benefit the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Admission is 60 cents with reserved seats at Palmer's.
Judge A. J. Cobb of the Western circuit rode to Watkins Ville to convene the Oconee superior court on Monday morning. The court's business was light, as is typical for this term in Oconee.
The Right Reverend J. H. Mikell of Atlanta will make his first official visit to Emmanuel parish in Athens this weekend arriving Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Bilicont and Miss Helen. They will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Porter. A reception is planned Saturday evening from eight thirty to ten thirty. On Sunday he will conduct services at Emmanuel church with a large class to be confirmed at the 11 o clock service.
The Banner urges relatives and friends to report every man in any military service to update the roll of honor. Hundreds have joined the colors since, and many names remain missing or incomplete. Report your soldier or friend’s name to the paper to ensure a complete list.
A terse AP report notes Fuel Administrator Garfield filed a statement to standardize interpretations of a Monday closing and curb confusion. Meanwhile Mrs Brooks shows steady improvement after an operation at St Mary's. Local ad blurbs list Jones Little Pig Sausage and Jones Bacon available from Arnold & Abney with Golden Yellow Potatoes priced at forty cents per package.
Associated Press dispatch reports President Wilson urging farmers to aid the war effort while labor unrest surges in Germany and Italian gains widen on the Asiago plateau. Berlin reports indicate large strikes as fighting persists in France and Belgium and a Hamburg commandant orders a local strike cease.
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that the Navy awarded Henry Ford a contract for a new antisubmarine craft. He described the design as a midway type between a destroyer and smaller escort vessel, aimed at enhancing anti submarine patrols.
Fragmentary report references Spanish forces and a wartime port situation. Details are unreadable, with phrases about ships and clearing the situation and denial of action.
Fragmentary report notes discussion of invested war aims and strategic direction. Mentions London January 31 and Andrew Law as chancellor, with unclear context and garbled phrasing. The readable text suggests a future policy debate but lacks concrete details or outcomes.
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