Clarke Citizens WI Draw First Call for New Army
Clarke county learned the first draft numbers as the nationwide selective service lottery began in Washington. The initial draw produced number 258 for Julian Erwin, with Clarke slated to furnish 233 men from 2017 registrants. 62 already joined, leaving 181 to be selected. The process continued into the night with the Senate hearing room hosting the ceremony and Secretary Baker drawing numbers while public officials watched.
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National Guard
Washington
Clarke County
Julian Erwin
Baker
Clarke
Associated Press
Senate
House
Hbility Ist
Army
Duval
Reported Attempt On Emperor's Life
Amsterdam reports a claimed plot against Emperor Williams by two American men promised a large reward by an American millionaire. Detectives seized the pair, found revolvers, and shot them twenty four hours after arrest. the tale remains unconfirmed per the router dispatch from Amsterdam.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Emperor Williams
Great Head
Watermelons Arrive. Car Load Quick Sale At PETE PETROPOL
A car load of ripe South Georgia watermelons arrives and goes on sale today at ten and fifteen cents. Come early for best picks while stock lasts. PETE PETROPOL at the corner of Broad Street and College Ave.
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South Georgia
Pete Petropol
Broad Street
College Ave
Reichstag News From July Crisis War and Peace Votes
German Austrian forces push ground near Selehoff east of Lemberg as Russian troops grow discontent. Prince Leopold leads the advance. four thousand prisoners taken. An assassination attempt on Alexander Kerensky fails. Reichstag passes a peace measure and war credit seeking end to the war without annexations.
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Associated Press
Selehoff
Lemberg
Galcian
Oine
Petrograd
Leopold
Halloz
Bludniki
Alexander Kerfsky
Polstskisad
Aisne
Michaelis
Germany
Reichstag
Russia as Now Constituted Aims for Unity and Peace
C H Boynton of New York, president of the American Russian Chamber of Commerce, reports from Petrograd that Russia is unlikely to seek a separate peace. He says disorder is checked by public opinion and forecasts a ministry capable of guiding policy, with future industrial recovery tied to the war and significant American commercial opportunity as the war closes.
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New York
Russia
United States
C. H. Boynton
Mr. Boynton
Boynton
DORSEY REJECTS COMMUTATION IN HUGIE MURDER CASE
Governor Dorsey refused the petition for commutation of Hugie the negro sentenced to hang for the murder of John H Moore a prominent coal dealer in Atlanta. The sentence stood and Hugie was executed at 11 oclock this morning at the Atlanta prison.
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Atlanta
Dorsey
Hugie
John H. Moore
Arnold & Abney Grocery Ads Feature Fresh Produce
Buffalo Lettuce headed and fresh celery along with butter beans new potatoes and goose liver sausage offered by Arnold and Abney with phone contact 1076 and fresh shipments of Dr Thomas Bread also listed by the same supplier.
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Arnold & Abney
Thomas
Delegation opposes bill to abolish city court
A large group of prominent citizens travelled to Atlanta to oppose a House committee hearing on Representative Brown’s bill to abolish the county city court. The committee voted twelve to three against the measure, while Representative DuBose urged defeat and received many telegrams urging opposition. The case may shift to a separate proposal for grand jury indictments before trial.
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Atlanta
House Committee
Brown
DuBose
Lawmakers Clash Over Committee Transfers and Salary Reform
Atlanta July 20 Representative Garland Jones calls out excess unanimous consent transfers wasting time in the legislature. He backs limiting transfers unless strongly justified as debates over a 20,000 gallon wine sale to the University of Georgia and Dr Soule’s salary spark broader calls to fix state college pay. A salary reform measure seeks to cap the president of the State College of Agriculture at 5000 dollars and tighten appointment control.
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Atlanta
Garland Jones
House
Culpepper
University of Georgia
Soule
Moore
Heard
Dr. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Court of Appeals
Commissioner of Agriculture
Commissioner of Commerce and Labor
McCrory
Gchley
State College
Senate
Board of Trustees
Harris
Tech
Iste
Julius Brown
Labor Department
New Athens Police Swear-In Elevates Force
New police officers took oath for the new term yesterday afternoon at 6 oclock, with Chairman Davison praising the force as the most efficient Athens has had. Chief Beusse will swear in on his return from vacation. Davison urged vigilance against reckless driving in the business district.
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Davison
Beusse
Daviison
Athens
Millie Rutherford Delivers Strong Argument on Equal Suffrage
Miss Millie Rutherford addressed the Constitutional committee of the Georgia House in opposition to a proposed women’s suffrage measure. Her forceful speech answered advocates’ points, drew praise from all committee members, and resulted in a prompt recommendation to do not pass the bill.
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Constitutional Committee of the House
Millie Rutherford
Georgia
Miss Rutherford
Costa's Delicatassen Shop Produce and Meats Ad
California oranges Cuban grapefruit honeydew melons watermelons and cantaloupes season fruits California cherries and plums celery lettuce ripe tomatoes lemons fresh Swiss Limberger and Roquefort cheeses Franks meat treats Fresh shipment Phone 1131.
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California
More Chamber of Commerce Members Omitted From List
Athens Chamber of Commerce published roster omissions include Talmadge Bros Webb Crawford Morris Jerome Michael Max Michael Ben A Juhan. Associated Press notes many names added daily and others likely to be omitted. Senate dispatch says guardsmen likely delayed by climate and training, with some divisions planned for France possibly in winter. readiness hinges on training and tonnage. Arnold Abney advertises Shelled Pecans Shelled Almonds Salted Almonds and other groceries.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Talmadge Bros
Webb & Crawford
J. L
Morris Musical Instruments
Jerome Michael
Max Michael
Ben A. Juhan
Athens Banner
Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Senate
France
German Chancellor Michaelis Speech Preview Draws Mixed Reactions
Paris and Copenhagen dispatches summarize Chancellor Michaelis maiden speech as bold yet evasive on American intervention. Reports note emphasis on hold out and bluff, with criticism of Germany’s submarine warfare and the aim to shorten the war by destroying enemy tonnage while portraying a cautious push for peace amidst a tense global crisis.
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Associated Press
Paris
MicheeHa
Preas
Copenhagen
Michaelis
Reischtag
Germany
Russia
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
England
America
Special Sugar Sale Saturday Only Special
A sugar sale offers 26 lb bags of Domino sugar at 2.10 with a $1 purchase of other merchandise. 25 lb bags without other purchases cost 2.15. McClure cement issue reconsidered and volver to passage. Senator Wohlwender opposes the bill. A bill to require all state and county officers to keep accurate fee records and report to the comptroller was passed. Judge Hopkins bill to raise salaries for superior court judges and Supreme Court justices was tabled.
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McClure
Eeement
Wohlwender
W. H. Hopkins
Supreme Court
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Anderson of
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Monroe
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