10 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
1
Two bars of coal arrived in Athens yesterday and were quickly consumed. Officials expect demand to rise as utilities anticipate continued tight supply, with prospects for several days of brisk activity ahead. Local workers monitor the situation as markets assess winter needs.
Special to The Banner Colbert Georgia January 9 Dr Samuel Boyd Little forty eight year old physician and druggist died at his home in Colbert after several days illness from pneumonia Funeral will be conducted by the Methodist church of which he was a loyal member Flowers from Athena friends may be sent in care of Bernstein Brothers at MeTinee bar treat Colbert He was a prominent local figure and valued for his service to neighbors He is survived by remains not fully listed
The Young Harris Methodist church, led by Rev A J Beats, assures a coal supply for a warm auditorium. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m followed by morning service at 11 o'clock. A mix of local names and items appears in the microcolumn listing various foods and brands.
Central powers praise Wilsons great address while battles continue across Europe. British and French papers endorse the message, and labor representatives in Britain show approval. Submarine losses are reported. Asia to Europe trade routes cited. Buenos Aires daily hails the address as clear and just.
The Associated Press reports that the South Carolina Legislature debated a federal constitutional prohibition amendment, with the South Carolina House judiciary committee voting along party lines. Resolutions urged presenting the issue to voters, while the article notes related political maneuvers in the state. Also appears garbled grocery ad text and stray lines about cabbage and squab soup.
The Shipping Board approved immediate spending of 1.2 million dollars to provide housing for Newport News shipyard workers after urgent requests from a Senate subcommittee. Similar facilities will be built at other plants as soon as possible.
The Associated Press reports at a San Francisco trial of thirty one suspects accused of fomenting a revolution against British rule in India disclosures of plots to embroil the United States and Mexico in war prevent arms exports to Allies and plant a bomb in a Hindu temple at Stockton to sway opinion against Britain.
Senators Hardwick Smoot Sherman and King proposed a joint resolution authorising the president to have the federal trade commission seize control of the print paper industry. Smoot called it vicious, saying it would let the president withhold paper from any newspaper or magazine. Opponents warned it would curb free press and lower paper prices below manufacturer and government agreed levels. Senator Owen defended the measure, arguing it is needed to break a paper monopoly and prevent publishers from manipulating supply.
Washington reports enemy alien restrictions likely to extend to German women in the United States. Legislation is being drafted and congressional leaders assure prompt enactment by the Department of Justice.
Luncheon menu features chicken salad with bread and beverage options for a quarter. Includes vegetable soup, Brunswick stew, cold ham, hot roast beef sandwich, hamburger loaf with tomato sauce and sides, cold roast turkey, and homemade pies in lemon, apple, and sweet potato. Fresh shipment of New York State king-hodgson co fine fat mackerel of all sizes.
The Athens Red Cross executive committee met to review the 1918-19 campaign figures. 2,161 members reported with 9 added from Comer through after the meeting, as work targets 3,000 members with university and Lucy Cobb Institute contributing new enrollments. The chapter laid out department supervisors for surgical dressings hospital payments general supplies and purchasing with Dr J W Odum and Mrs Sanford added to the executive committee.
Washington January 9 state higher wages will be asked of the railroad administration by nearly all organized railroad labor. Pending wage disputes will transfer to the government from railway executives boards and new demands will be formulated for Director McAdoo. Strikes are not planned. Labor leaders stress higher pay to retain workers against better offers elsewhere. McAdoo plans to name railroad directors for sections to aid government operation, possibly six or seven, with no state directors.
Mrs. Vaughn will conduct a women only closed session this afternoon at the Colonial theatre with no men or children under fourteen admitted. The program includes a lecture on food and health, a menu featuring eggs and fruit, a 2:30 musical concert, and an 8 p.m. talk stressing child care, digestion teaching, sex hygiene, and motherhood duties.
City council and Mayor Erwin held the monthly session focusing on finances Rest Room maintenance received 600 toward city costs with the county expected to match The ordinance banning goods auctions from December 1916 was tabled for February A War Baker retrenchment letter prompted cuts to the lowest possible level to protect services and tackle a floating debt over 100000 The finance committee presented tentative appropriations to be reviewed in February
Washington January 9 The food administration will buy from every U S flour mill up to thirty percent of its output to supply the army navy and allied forces in the war against Germany. A reserve stock will be retained and flour will be whipped to areas where local supply is short as needed.
Tom Wright a negro man en route from Athens to Crawford to Lexington for an exemption board appearance died when struck by a Georgia Railroad train on a trestle. Former officer John Short found the body after Wright fell from a freight car. right arm severed, legs torn, head crushed. crew unaware of the accident for over an hour.
Local draft board urges completion of remaining questionnaires by Thursday. The notice stresses the last lot of registrants must fill forms to finalize the process, warning of possible consequences for delays.
National Fuel Administrator to give priority of coal to New York City or rescind plan that would divert coal to New England. Officials warn the city is at the brink of a shutdown as the administration declares a possible coal crisis.
A number of supporters have paid the first installment toward war work pledges for the YMCA. An Athens organization reported adding another element of commendable effort as Parker attends to installments and the campaign progresses.
Yesterday morning at Seebapet assembly the university urged students to adopt thrift, economy, and conservative spending during a war savings campaign. The talk stressed discipline and frugality, resonating with Georgia students as they heard about practical financial habits amid wartime efforts.
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