First Test of Prohibition in U S Senate
The first real test of wets versus drys in the Senate ended with a 52 to 34 vote defeating the bone dry amendment to ban distilleries and malt beverages. The vote preserved limits on distilled beverage manufacture while considering imports and withdrawal restrictions. The session recessed with the prohibition question unsettled and future votes planned.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Bond
Y M C A Camp To Use 25 Camper Plan This Year
The Y M C A Boys Camp proceeds despite not yet reaching the required twenty five campers. Directors and Secretary Forbes push ahead to avoid dropping camp work, with the full party departing Wednesday morning and boys urged to deliver gear to Southern depot Tuesday afternoon for packing.
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Forbes
Southern Depot
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen today include juicy Cuban grapefruit California Valencia oranges cantaloupes lemons home grown peaches fancy ripe tomatoes cucumbers celery and white Philadelphia cream cheese pimento cheese also listed Arnold and Arndy and Frank's Meat Treats. Railroad men are unable to estimate the extra increase this will permit for eastern railroads and the decision surprised many as a conference was expected. Lord Northcliffe announced publication of parts of a confidential speech on spies censorship and the dangers of nontechnical press censorship. Eight states report organized draft boards but operation by Monday seems unlikely.
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California
Georgia
Frank
Northcliffe
Washington, D. C
Lord Northcliffe
National Press Club
England
Germany
Cobb Seen As Possible Senate Candidate After Athens Speech
Atlanta notes that Judge Andrew J. Cobb's Fourth of July address in Athens drew wide attention for critiquing antiwar lawmakers. The speech sparked talk among Georgia legislators about Cobb potentially running for the United States Senate.
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Atlanta
Andrew Cobb
U. S. Senate
Andrew J. Cobb
Athens
Georgia
United States
Police Seek Culprits Behind Cruel Cat Abductions
Reports describe malicious acts by boys who catch cats and seal them in sacks to starve. A sack found near the hill on Oconee street beyond the river contained cats that died of hunger and thirst. Police investigate and promise stern punishment if caught.
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Oconee Street
Russian Mission Greeted in New York Arrival
The Russian mission led by ambassador Boris Bakhmeteff was welcomed by thousands in New York. It reviewed sailors, met Mayor Mitchel at City Hall, and attended a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall.
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Associated Press
New York
Boris Bakhmeteff
United States
Mitchel
Carnegie Hall
Mayor and Councilman Face Disorderly Conduct Charges
Yesterday morning cases charging disorderly conduct were docketed against R. O. Arnold mayor and A. G. Dudley alderman from the First Ward for a personal altercation on the afternoon of July 4.
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Messrs
R. O. Arnold
A. G Dudley
Ty Cobb ends 35 game hitting streak in Chicago
Detroit star Ty Cobb failed to hit safely today at Chicago breaking a 35 game streak. The report notes no hits and a tense moment as the skid ends his hot run.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Chicago
French Hold Fast After Furious Chemin Des Dames Attack
French forces repulsed a major German assault at Chemin Des Dames with bold initiative and tenacity. A broken communications wire did not stop French artillery which opened fire from a listening post, aiding a successful counteroffensive and line holding near Mont Haut and Mont Camillet. German losses were heavy including many youths from the class of 1918.
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Associated Press
France
Chemin Des Dames
Champagne
Mont Haut
Mont Camillet
Belain
Prominent Minister Responds to Hardwick Letter
The Rev. James W. Lynch of Athens issues a pointed reply to U. S. Senator Thomas W. Hardwick regarding a June 12, 1917 Senate speech. Lynch says he supports wartime economy at home and in his pulpit and requests future communications be stamped to equalize postage.
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James W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
Georgia
Athens
Thos. W. Hardwick
U. S
Washington, D. C
Senate of the
United States
J. W. Lynch
Red Cross War Council Thanks Athens for Splendid Work
Hon H P Davison writes to Athens Red Cross Chapter head J F Tibbetts praising the community’s splendid campaign and urging publication of gratitude. He credits local chapters, auxiliaries, and supporters nationwide for the successful Red Cross War Fund drive.
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Red Cross War Council
Athens
J. F. Tibbetts
Athens Red Cross
H. P. Davison
Washington, D. C
John F. Tibbetts
Red Cross War Fund
War Council
Red Cross
Prince
Fund For Humanity
YMCA demonstrates swimming and lifesaving drills at pool
At the Y M C A pool Physical Director C W Jones led about sixty boys in a practical demonstration of crawl trudgeon and breast strokes with rhythmic breathing. Lifesaving rescues were shown then a canoe tilting contest followed by diving stunts and a grand splash. Spectators praised the evening and Jones was lauded for his teaching of boys and young manhood qualities.
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C. W. Jones
Scott Epps
William Ashford
Walter Turbos, Jr
Quillian
Short
Cox
Quillan
Jones
More join the ranks of Athens Red Cross
New members added to the Red Cross in Athens include Rev. J. A. Bell Mrs. B. H. Abbott Mr. Frank P. Griffeth Mr. J. P. Kinney Jackson county Mrs. Harry Anderson Miss Myrtle Venable Highlands Mrs. Robert Morton Miss Gladys Roper Comer Master Malcolm Rowe Miss Alice Comer Mr. W. A. Rowe Mrs. W. Joe Elder Watkinsville Mrs. A. C. Elder Mrs. Iris Maxey Miss Sarah Gregory Miss Lucy B. Elder Mrs. Fred Branch Mrs. J. W. Chipley Miss Helen Ashford Mr. Bruce McKee Mr. A. W. Ashford Mrs. Herschel Harris Mr. W. B. Hale Mr. G. Frank Shackelford Miss Junia Nutting Watkinsville Miss Stake Plumnus Mr. W. W. Carroll Miss Agnes Fullilove Mrs. W. L. Downs Miss Nancy Lou Morton Mr. A. C. Jackson Jr.
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Red Cross
Athens
J. A. Bell
B. H. Abbott
Frank P. Griffeth
J. P. Kinney
Jackson County
Harry Anderson
Myrtle Venable
Highlands
Robert Morton
Gladys Roper
Comer
Malcolm Rowe
Alice Comer
W. A. Rowe
W. Joe Elder
Watkinsville
A. C. Elder
Iris Maxey
Sarah Gregory
Lucy B. Elder
Fred Branch
J. W. Chipley
Helen Ashford
Bruce McKee
A. W. Ashford
Herschel Harris
W. B. Hale
G. Frank Shackelford
Junia
K. N.) Nutting
Misa Stake Plumnus
W. W. Carroll
Agnes Fullilove
W. L. Downs
Nancy Lou Morton
A. C. Jackson, Jr
Draft Draw Next Week for Army as Wheel Selects Men
Washington July 6 Indications show the new army draft drawing will occur next week using one jury wheel in Washington. A number drawn from the wheel will draft one man from each exemption district whose card bears that serial. About 30 000 men will be drafted per number, with 1 200 000 men to be called. The Clarke county exemption board of Sheriff Jackson Clerk Crawford and Dr S S Smith checks names for accuracy and forwards duplicate cards to Atlanta and lists to Washington.
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Washington
Indica
Eeeereeeseeseeen
Jackson
Crawford
Smith
Atlanta
Clarke Board
Preliminary Meeting Sets Council Agenda This Week
The mayor and council plan their monthly preliminary meeting Monday night with a full attendance likely. The regular session Wednesday night will nominate and elect officers for the next year, though caucus divisions could delay several appointments for months if key members or the mayor are absent.
Indictments Dismissed in Coal Price Case
In New York on July 6 judge Grubb dismissed indictments against twenty two Virginia and West Virginia coal firms and seven individuals charged with Sherman antitrust violations for restraining trade and fixing prices.
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Associated Press
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Byudge Grubb
United States District Court
Georgia Comptroller General Receives Twentieth Consecutive Commission
Atlanta July 6 Comptroller General William A Wright was presented his twentieth consecutive commission by Governor Hugh M Dorsey. The ceremony marked a milestone in Georgia state finance leadership as Wright continues in office despite a year of public scrutiny.
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Atlanta
William A. Wright
Hugh M. Dorsey
State of Georgia
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