Russians Hold Fronts as Western Anger Grows
The Austro German advance stalls along the eastern line while Russians maintain positions. in the west British troops gain trenches north of Ypres as gas shells bombard the city. Frank Holt, former Cornell instructor, died by his own hand in a Mineola jail after confessing to shooting J. P. Morgan.
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Vistula
Bug
Ypres
Frenen
Associated Press
Mineola
N. Y
Frank Holt
Cornell University
J. P. Morgan
Glen Cove
Holt
Jeremiah O’ryan
Guy Cleghorn
Smith
Frank
P.I
Folt
Morgan
Washington
Pallas
Tex
C. F. Sensbaugh
Mrs. Holt
German tentative reply on high seas rights may fall short
Washington reports Germany has informally submitted a draft reply to the June 9 note via Ambassador Gerard. The U S cannot approve the proposals in their present form without sacrificing neutral rights. Details of Germanys plan include safety travel for Americans under conditions such as vessel marking and U S notification plus inspection to prevent munitions carriage. Wilson told. Gerard not yet instructed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Gerard
Berlin
Wilson
Reappointment of Athens City Court Officials Reported
Governor Harris sends for information the reappointment of Judge Henry S. West to the Athens city court and Col Steve C Upson as solicitor. Both succeed themselves as officials. A bill to make these offices elective by the people has been introduced by Representatives Brown and Arnold of Clarke county.
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Steve C. Upson
Brown and
Arnold
Clarke County
Atlanta
Kmball House
John W. Hammond
Harris
S. A. Upson
Athens
Clarke
Upson
J. L. Deadwyler
Senate
Terrell
Atkinson
McCrary Faces Possible Pardon From Governor
McCrary, former cashier of Athens Trust & Banking Company, pleaded guilty to a felony tied to the bank’s affairs and is serving a three year sentence. The prison board recommended a pardon or seven months off, with release likely on the 12th of the month if approved by Governor Harris.
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R. H. McCrary
Athens Trust & Banking Company
Harris
Ater
Col. Woolver Smith
McCrary
One Hundred Prominent Business Men of America Plan Prohibition Drive
At Atlantic City meeting of the Anti-Saloon League plans were made to appoint a hundred prominent business and manufacturing leaders to raise funds and push a national prohibition amendment. The league opened its sixteenth annual convention with Bishop Luther B Wilson re elected president. New national executive committee members include W S Witham and L B Musgrave. Dr P P A Baker attacked Representatives Mann and Underwood for their stance on national prohibition.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Anti-Saloon League of America
Anti-Saloon League
Luther B. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Baker
Mann
Open Letter Urges Athens Friends to Support Boys Lodge
Community appeal by CHAS C Jarrell seeks $200 to fund a palm lodge for Boy Scouts near Athens. Letter touts building character through endurance, self control, and reverence, with local subscriptions already listed and a plan for a camp and community picnic once funded.
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Friends OF Boys IN
Athens
Anen
Chas C, Jarrell
Clarke County Commissioners Resolve Bridge Sidewalk Plan
Clarke County Commissioners approved shared funding for steel sidewalks on the Broad Street and River Street bridges over the Oconee River. They also backed concrete approaches to protect bridge floors and improve vehicle safety at entry points.
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Clarke
Oconee County
Atlanta
Oconee Strip
Oconee
Madison
Elbert
Oglsby
Athens
Elberton
Royston
Oglesby
Clarke county clash over governor control sparks Athens visit
Split develops between Clarke county delegation and Governor Harris over appointment powers for Solicitor Upson. Clarke members push electing officials by people, threaten a bill to nullify the governor’s term. Athens barbecue events and travel plans for state visitors are laid out.
Man and Alleged Wife Arrested After Street Fight
Police jailed Will Milner and a woman alleged to be his wife after a fight on Water Street. The woman showed marks of restraint and spankings. They face trial before Judge Price. A nine year old boy, Hoyt Hill, was also arrested for disorderly conduct.
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Will Milner
Water Street
Rural Delivery Convention Delegates Return From Macon
Messrs Smith and Collins of local rural routes out of Athens returned from the state rural carriers convention in Macon. D P Haselton who invited the next meeting to Athens also returned. The convention voted to meet in Savannah this year and Athens will host next year.
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Messrs. Smith and Collins
Athens
Macon
D. P. Haselton
Savannah
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Jhould Master
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B. F. Hardeman
C. H. Phinizy
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J. H. Dorsey
Henry C. Tuck
Oconee County Road
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Madison County
S. B. Slack
Good Roads Department
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
A.C. Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
University Chapel
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State Normal School
Agricultural ’College
Agricultural College
Soule
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M. G. Michael
Harry Hodgson
B. E. Fortson
H. A. Nix
M. J. Abney
W. H., Jones
D. Fk. Miller
C. A. Talmadge
J. H. Dozier
H P. Hinton
J. W. Welch
H. H. Hinton
Erwin
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