Hart County's Winn Blocks Georgia War Endorsement Vote
John Seaborn Winn of Royston Hart County launches a lone filibuster to stop a Georgia House vote endorsing President Wilson and war policies. The effort stalls until adjournment as Pace of Sumter prepares to speak. Senate approves the resolution unanimously.
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National House of Representatives
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Government to Take Over Telegraph Lines If Rail Dispute Persists
Secretary Baker demands Louisville and Nashville and Western Union settle pole location on railroad right of way or the government will seize the telegraph lines. The notice cites military necessity as the basis for action. The dispute centers on where poles should be placed along the rail route.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Western Union
War Tax Bill Goes to the Senate Today
The final draft of the war tax bill was completed by the senate finance committee. It reduces the amount from 1 800 000 000 to 1 670 000 000 and carries no provision for additional bonds. It will be reported back to the senate tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Salvation Army appoints officer to lead overseas work
An Atlantic Port dated July 3 reports Colonel Willian Barker of the Salvation Army has departed for a French port to oversee all Salvation Army operations for American troops overseas.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Willian Barker
France
Army Recruitment Reaches Peak But War Strength Gap Remains
Washington reports recruiting week for the regular army ended with more than 2000 acceptances. Despite gains the army remains about 50,000 short of full war strength.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Claim Liver Cleansing
A physician advocates daily hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to wash the liver and bowels. He says it cleanses toxins without the calomel drawbacks and allows eating afterward. The note ends with a legislative resolution text fragment referencing Georgia senators and congressmen.
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United States
Georgia
Morris Orchestra Concert On Georgia Campus
The Morris Orchestra directed by Mr John L Morris will give a concert on the University campus this afternoon from five to six thirty. The S M C band will perform a special program including America I Love You Shot and Shell Down Honolulu Way A Hunting Scene Ninetta Waltzes National Emblem The Prince of Pilsen The Best Loved South Medley Washington Post Sextette from Lucia and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Honolulu Way
Washington Post
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