German Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg resigns amid government showdown
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg tendered his resignation after the Reichstag committee refused war credit without policy on peace reform. Rumor says the entire ministry may resign. an imperial proclamation is said to be imminent. Crown Prince involvement noted in telegrams from Berlin and Amsterdam. Reports also cover Russian advances near Lemberg, British downing of German planes, and American Red Cross plans in France along with British air raids in Flanders.
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Ovseer
Berne
Berlin
von Bethmann
Holfweg
Amsterdam
Holland
von Bethmann Hollweg
Reichstag
Georgia Church Protest Sparks Sunday Freight Train Bill Clash
Special to the Banner reports the Athens district conference of the North Georgia Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South opposing a state senate bill allowing Sunday freight trains. Led by Rev Wiggins and secretary Carroll, the resolution argues the code of ethics of the enemy and emergency laws undermine moral standards and seek Divine favor by upholding lawfulness. Dated Athens July 11, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
Sam L. Olive
Georgia State Senate
Athens
North Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
P. Wiggins
W. Carroll
Garrison Slain as Bandits Loot Ller Town
The garrison of thirty men at Ller was killed by fifty bandits. The town was looted and burned with several civilians reported dead. Victoria forces arrived after the bandits had fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presse
Laredo
Texas
Ller
Victoria
Deficiency Appropriation Sought for Destroyers and Submarine Chasers
Washington July 12 Secretary Danielsteady asked Congress for a deficiency appropriation of 100,000,000 mainly for additional destroyers submarine chasers and to speed the work of the building program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Danielsteady
Congress
German Army Reserve Officer Arrested as Enemy Alien
San Diego July 12 Carl Offer an alleged reserve officer of the German army was arrested as an enemy alien to the United States under orders of Attorney General Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Carl Offer
United States
Gregory
Hust Urges Free Publicity Only for Red Cross and Liberty Bonds
Chicago July 12 N A Hust vice president of the American Press Association told the Illinois Press Association that newspapers should not give free publicity to any cause except the Red Cross and Liberty Bonds. He spoke to the Illinois Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
N. A. Hust
American Press Association
Red Cross
Liberty Bonds
Mlinois Press Association
Negro Bureau Suggested for Economies Study
Washington July 13 The creation of a negro bureau of economies is suggested to study economic conditions and advancement for African Americans. Officials indicate the bureau would examine wages employment and family resources to inform policy and uplift communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Negro Bureau of Economies
Siege of Peking Tightens As Imperial Forces Trapped
London dispatch reports Peking surrounded by 60,000 Republican troops and seventy heavy guns. Imperialist leader Gen Chang Hsun cannot escape. Mediators appear unable to broker agreement as the capital remains encircled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Peking
Tii-Tain
Chang Hsun
Controversy Over the Shipping Program Settled by the President
The president directs the emergency fleet corporation to take charge of construction and authorizes the shipping board to operate vessels after build. General Goethals as manager will oversee the program and ensure tonnage already on order is rapidly moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Emergency Fleet Corporation
General Goethals
Shipping Board
Senators Foresee Satisfactory Food Control Bill
Washington July 12 Senator Immons after a conference with the president said he was satisfied that legislation generally satisfactory will be evolved. The president will study the two measures submitted and may make definite recommendations later. Senators expect revival of laws focusing on foodstuffs and fuel, with steel and iron to be excluded.
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Associated Press
Washington
Immons
National Guard Camp Sites Selected Across States
Washington July 12 secretary Baker approves sixteen National Guard camp sites including Mississippi and Louisiana. Routes for guardsmen from all states to camps are set. Training precedes selective army drawing, meaning early draftees fill guard and regular vacancies.
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National Guard
Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Miss
Alexandria
Fayeer N. C
Charlotte
N. c
Coal men not guilty in Sherman act case verdict
New York July 12 The jury in the Sherman anti trust trial of semi bituminous coal operators and companies of Virginia and West Virginia returned a verdict of not guilty for all defendants. Secretary Wilson urged labor migration south to ease northern movement during conference with Representative Howard of Georgia and Chamber of Commerce Richmond official W T Dabney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
South
Wilson
Howard
Georgia
W. T. Dabney
Chamber of Commerce of
Richmond
Lucy Cobb measure passes committee to create Georgia university branch
Special to the owner. Atlanta July 12 The committee on the University and its branches today considered a bill to accept the tender of the Lucy Cobb Institute property to make it a University branch for female higher education. The bill, supported by Chancellor Barrow and trustees, was accepted and recommended to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Daughters of Georgia
Barrow
W. B. Simmons
George F. Gober
Eugene Maddox
H. J. Rowe
the Universty
Nellie Peters’ Black
House
Million men likely drawn in July draft week
Secretary Baker announced the draft will draw numbers representing nearly ten million registered men. Exemption boards will sort roughly 6000 per district with about half failing examinations. The drawing likely occurs the week of July 23, with 24 states organized for exemption boards and numbers drawn per district to select the first called.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Education and Lay Activities at Athens Methodist Conference
The Athens Methodist conference opened at First Methodist Church with Emory University and several colleges represented. Rev. G F Frazer led devotional exercises and Korean student missionary Y Kim spoke on consecrated medical mission work. Dr F N Parker preached on Christ's living presence through the church. Afternoon reports highlighted lay leadership in church finances and service, with Wesleyan College and LaGrange Female College noted for enduring roles in education. Miss Daisy Davies addressed the evening session about LaGrange College, while Wesleyan emphasized collaboration with state institutions.
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Cialee
Athens Methodist Conference
First Methodist Church
Emory University
Emory
Wesleyan Female College
LaGrange Female College
Rhinehart School
G. F. Frazer
Washington Church
Matthew
Jesus
Y. Kim
Kim
Candler
Parker
F. N. Parker
Ephesians
Christ
M. M. Walraven
Taxinaton Church
J. M. Pound
Poynd
Slaughter
Belk
Daisy Davies
J. W. W. Daniel
Wesleyan College
Wesleyan
Methodist
North Georgia
LaGrange
Miss Davies
Patriotic Duty Of Knights Of Pythias In Time Of War
The regular weekly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce directors will be held this afternoon at four o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce suite on the eighth floor of the Holman Building. Special important business and vitally interesting matters will come before the body, and President Tibbetts and Secretary Haselton urge every director to attend for a session of thirty to forty-five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Holman
Tibbetts
Haselton
Senate rejects nomination of William E. Thomas for Georgia judgeship
The U S Senate declined to confirm William E. Thomas of Valdosta for the Southern District of Georgia judgeship. Hardwick objected as the committee acted before papers were forwarded, while Georgia’s Hoke Smith and others pressed for John T. West to succeed Judge Lambdin and noted earlier rejection of A W Whipple. The report cites a subcommittee heavy with Hoke Smith, King, and Borah, and a decision followed after formal action by the judiciary committee. Fresh eggs and produce advertised by Arnold & Abney accompany the item. The document also mentions a conference concluding session and lay delegate elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Today
William E. Thomas
Valdosta
Georgia
Thomas
Een
Hardwick
Hoke Smith
John T. West
Lambdin
A. W. Whipple
Senate
Hard
Cordele
South Georgia
Knights of Pythias meet in Athens with Grand Chancellor address
The twenty-ninth semiannual session of the First District Knights of Pythias held in Athens featured Grand Chancellor Joseph D. Smith of Barnesville delivering a patriotic address on the order’s history and role in uniting the nation. Others including Sam J. Bell of Jefferson and J. Nix of Jefferson spoke, with Loganville named as next meeting site and many district officers in attendance.
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Joseph D. Smith
Barnesville
Sam J. Bell
Jefferson
J. Nix
BR. M. Tuck
Monroe
H. A. Nix
Athens
Stanley R. Grubb
Mastercat Arms
Radford
Winder
D. Hodge
Loganville
D. Furcom
W. EB. Patman
M. M. Steel
J. L. Harris
Ted. Johnson
Sandy Cross
A. D. Booth
J. Preaton
J. W. Chaffin
W.C. Watkins
J. T. Preston
P. M. Launias
Sionree
J. R. McDaniel
W. J. Wood, Jr
E. M. Tribble
D. H. Hodges
B. H. Cox
Logansville
J. Bell
C. L. Bryson
J. D. Smith
Barnes
Isara Bernhardt To Tour United States Again
New York July 12 Madame Saran Bernhardt will tour the United States again from September to June in repertoire after recovering from a serious illness. She is currently recuperating at Long Beach Long Island.
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New York
Madame Saran Bernhardt
United States
Bernhardt
Long Beach
Long Island
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American Red Cross
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Gallipoli
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