Russians Drive Deep Into Galicia With 7000 More Troops
The report details a major Russian push toward Lemberg Galicia with seven thousand additional soldiers and numerous officers and machine guns captured at Halfez and Gorme, a cavalry sweep reaching the Luyka River, while Berlin and Vienna acknowledge Russia’s success. Major General Hugh L. Scott praises the Russian army’s fighting spirit and precision after inspecting the June 30 advance on the southwestern front.
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Associated Press
Halles
Lemberg
Galicia
Halfez
Gormé
Luyka
Berlin
Vienna
Scott
Petrograd
Hugh L. Scott
Romania
Beaver Dam Drainage Project Promises Large Corn Return
The Beaver Dam Drainage District board and engineer Grahan report rapid progress in classifying 1600 acres from Winterville to Comer and Colbert. Clearing and draining this malaria swamp area costs under $20 an acre, with potential first-year corn output near 140,000 bushels at $1.50 per bushel, yielding substantial net profit and resiting Comer's Mill location after dam removal.
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Beaver Dam Drainage District
D. W. O’kelley
J. T. Erwin
Prof. Grahan
Winterville
Comer
Colbert
Mrs J B Stewarts First Aid Class Rescheduled Today
Mrs J B Stewart calls the first aid class to meet at the Holman Building at noon instead of ten. Dr Proctor will conduct the session and all are urged to attend.
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Mra. J
Stewart
Holman Building
Proctor
State college hosts state youths for Short Courses
Boys and girls from across Georgia arrive by train for the State College of Agriculture short courses. Prof Giles leads the group with Dr Soule en route from Washington. They will address students at the Octagon while housing plans list machinery hall for boys and Lacy Cobb for girls. About three hundred attendees, corn club and pig club youths, showcase last year’s top prizes and scholarships.
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State College of Agriculture
Giles
Soule
Washington City
State College
Lacy Cobb
Georgia
Rajeed
Pig
Wes
Explosion at Mare Island Navy Yard Kills Six
Special to the Banner reports a blast at the Mare Island Navy Yard black powder magazine that killed six and injured several. Naval officers and federal agents seek to determine responsibility amid unconfirmed rumors of arrests. Captain George, commandant, withheld comment pending investigation.
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Banner
Vallejoo
California
Mare Island Navy Yard
George
Navy Yard
Bumper Crops Boost U S Food Output by One Billion Bushels
Washington reports a forecast of 6 093 000 000 bushels of principal food crops for the year, a rise of about a billion bushels from last season. Corn production may top 3 000 000 000 bushels, wheat expands by 28 000 000 bushels, and overall yields across cereals and potatoes are seen rising sharply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
District Conference of Ath ens District Meets at First Methodist
The Ath ens District Methodist Episcopal church South holds its district conference at First Methodist church in this city tomorrow with Rev. 8 P Wiggins presiding. All district ministers including itinerant and local will attend along with many lay delegates from across the district. Several conference members and possibly one or two connectional officers are expected to be present.
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Athens
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
P. Wiggins
Courthouse Recorder Exercises in Skin Game and Disorderly Cases
Fifteen cases were tried by the recorder yesterday, nine of them skin game offenses with fines of ten seventy five each. Warrants were issued for Claud Willbanks, John Smith, and John Brown on various charges. Limer Emerick was jailed for disorderly conduct after firing a shotgun at a house while very drunk, then released on bond shortly before court.
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Recorder
Claud Willbanks
John Smith
John Brown
Wilbanks
Smith
Jim Smith
Oglethorpe
Greek Delegate From Athens Heads Woodmen Meeting
A Greek delegate from Athens, Mr Nicholas Andopopoulos of the Chris Jones New York Cafe, is to travel to Atlanta tomorrow to represent the camp of the Woodmen at the sovereign camp meeting in Georgia's capital.
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Athens
Atlanta
Nicholas Andopopoulos
Chris Jones
New York
Georgia
National Guard Mobilized Into Federal Service Proclamation
Washington reports the National Guard is drafted into federal service in two increments for mobilization on July 15 and 25, with northern and eastern regiments called first. Guardsmen from other states mobilize on draft day to move troops to concentration camps, delaying the draft date to August 5 to keep officer ranks fair.
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Washington
Manchoriends Beaten and China Republic Again
Dispatches from Washington report a monarchist attempt failing as Chang Hsun retreated with personal safety secured. Republicans resist, hindering rail lines to Pekin while holding control of the capital.
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China
Republic
Pekin
Chang Hsun
Nearly Fifty Start Quartermasters Short Courses
More than forty young men including several with commercial experience began a short course in the University Summer School led by Prof. Sanford to prepare for commissions in the quartermasters corps. Applicants from Monroe Covington Macon and other places are arriving by mail seeking admission and guidance.
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Sanford
University
Quartermasters’ Corps
Monroe
Covington
Macon
Athens
Georgia Woman's Club backs Lucy Cobb integration measure
The Federation of Women's Clubs endorses the University of Georgia plan to convert Lucy Cobb Institute into a women's department. Led by Mrs. Harvie Jordan, the federation backs state higher education for girls and positions the move for upcoming legislative action.
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University of Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Harvie Jordan
Department For the
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Atlanta Constituton
Federation of Women's Clubs
Laides Wwo
Jordan
Federation of Women's Clubs Department
Georgia
Colores
House of Representatives
Brown and DuBose
Clarke County
State University
Lucy Cobo
University
Trustés
Athelns
Radcliffe College
Harvard University
Explosion at Cincinnati sanitation plant kills three
Three people are dead and several injured after a blast at the Interstate Sanitation Company plant on Third Street in Cincinnati. The burning ruins collapsed the building, with bodies burned beyond identification and the chance of more victims as search continues.
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Associated Prese
Cincinnati
Interstate Sanitation Company
Third-street
Gut wire barrier built around German sailors
A wire barrier around German sailors at Fort McPherson was breached Sunday night. An on duty sentinel near the prisoners quarters was arrested as officers admitted the barricade had been cut and an investigation is underway.
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Ger
Man
Sentinel
Fort McPherson
County Agent leads Wilkes youths to state courses
Washington Wilkes County agent Luke Burdette arrived in Athens with a “big family” of prize winning 4 H members from Wilkes County to take short courses at the State College of Agriculture. Burdette, a tireless booster for the East Georgia Fair, reports good crops and bright fair prospects. Also features an iced Postum demonstration by King Hodgson Co and notes about Lucy Cobb Institute controversy in Athens with debate over state control and the future of the school.
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Luke Burdette
Washington
Wilkes
Athens
Wilkes County
State College of Agriculture
Burdette
Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
People of
Addressing American Expeditionary Force in Europe
War department cautions letters to American Expeditionary Force soldiers in France to include only the soldier’s name, unit, and the words American expeditionary force. Do not reveal unit location.
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Amexporce
London
France
War Department
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