Tuscania Liner Sunk. 2179 Americans aboard torpedoed
The Tuscania, a British liner, carrying 2179 United States soldiers, was torpedoed in the war zone. About 1100 survivors landed at Buncranna and Larne, Ireland. War Department lists onsteamer crew include engineers and train units. many soldiers from various states were en route to France. Surviving details remain incomplete pending full reports.
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United States
Washington
Cunard
State Department
London
Buncranna
Larne
Ireland
France
War Department
Alamante Sinks Off English Coast. Six Lives Lost
The American steamship Alamante, three thousand tons, was torpedoed and sunk yesterday off the English coast. Six lives were lost, according to information received in shipping circles today. No Americans were among the dead.
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Associated Presa
New York
Norway Loses 12 Ships and 8 Lives in January Losses
Associated Press report from Washington states a cable despatch from Christiana saying in January twelve Norwegian vessels totaling about 19,000 tons were lost to the war and eight Norwegian seamen were killed.
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Norway
Associated Press
Washington
Christiana
British Shipping Submarine Losses Reported
London based admiralty reports sixteen British merchant ships sunk by mine or submarine attack in the past week, ten over six hundred tons and five under. Four fishing vessels were also sunk.
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Pbs
Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Sfteen
Bridge of ships to France urged by Pershing
General Pershing sent a call for a bridge of ships to France as Major Frederick Palmer relayed the message to the American public at the National Press Club. The brief address captured the wartime appeal and the resolve of Pershing's command.
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France
Associated Press
Washington
General Pershing
Frederick Palmer
Pershing
National Press Club
Thorough audit of city books by expert auditors
Mayor Andrew C. Erwin orders a complete audit of all city departments by W. O. Martin & Company. The move aims to publicize the city’s true condition for taxpayers and officials, reflecting Erwin’s progressive leadership and council support. The mayor has begun changes expected to benefit all city operations.
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Andrew C. Erwin
W. O. Martin & Company
City of
Athens
Erwin
Hissmplendid Council
Two Athens Men Promoted to First Lieutenants
Two Athens men, Mesara Albion Reed and Henry West, were promoted to first lieutenants at Camp Gordon. Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Reed, volunteered for the officers training camp at Fort McPherson and served as adjutant of the 307th ammunition train before his commission. West, son of Judge Henry West, volunteered in the officers training camp and held the rank of second lieutenant before promotion. Both men have many friends in Athens and across the state.
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Camp Gordon
Athens
Mesara
Albion Reed
Henry West
Reed
T. W W. Reed
West
Thia’ City
Fort McPherson
Wwich
307Th
Mosars
Observing food regulations with patriotic spirit
Food regulation enforcement grows stricter throughout the city as hotels, restaurants, cafes, and homes face compliance on designated days. Officials warn against misleading newspaper reports and stress verification by food authorities to avoid citizen violations. The public response remains notably patriotic with merchants cooperating in enforcing the laws.
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J. B. Talmadge, Jr
Packers Counsel Spring Surprise in Court Motion
Chicago Feb 6 Swift & Company counsel filed a motion in federal district court to quash the search and secure warrant obtained yesterday by Francis J Heney, Henry Veeder's attorney. Judge Lanis will likely rule tomorrow after arguments.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Swift & Company
Federal District Court
Francis J. Heney
Henry Veeder
Lanfis
Army Food Conservation: Menu Items Highlighted
Army food conservation urged by American forces to reduce waste at meals. Mentioned items include Spanish onions green Florida cabbage snow white cauliflower celery head lettuce beets and fresh Florida produce. Arnold & Abney listed extra quality celery and other greens as available.
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Arnold & Abney
Florida
Wilsons measure before senate and war machinery bill
The Senate heard Secretary Baker brief the military committee on an Overman bill granting the president authority to reorganize all federal departments and personnel. Baker cited troop and ship figures and suggested plans for an expanded war effort, while the committee debated secrecy and timing as Baker spoke of possible further steps. The bill, introduced by Senator Overman, signals a major shift in war administration policy.
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Baker
Senate
Military’ Committee
America
War Cabinet
Judiciary Committee
France
Overman
War Machinery Organization
Smileage Books and the Soldier Boys Relief Effort
Poet Walt Mason appeals for Smileage Books and cheerful aid to soldiers, urging readers to send reading material and brighten maps for the troops. He laments his own frailty and urging others to sustain morale as forces endure distant war, promising to contribute until resources end.
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Tam
Sogey
Palis
France
Walt Mason
Athens Post Receipts Rise Despite War Conditions
Athens postoffice receipts climbed in 1917 despite war, with October through December totals surpassing 1916. The city’s booming trade supported thrift and war savings stamp sales, reaching over fifteen thousand dollars by December 1917. Citizens urged to buy stamps at post offices, tanks, and local businesses as a public service and investment.
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Athens
Vine
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Packers
Feenve
General PLC
Noa
Wilson
Smileage Books
Brown Sugar
Domino Sugar
Williamson's
Indian River
Williamson’s
Lima
California
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