Athens to vote on new city charter June 20
At a regular council meeting a special committee prepared a new charter proposal for Athens. The only change confirmed is the elimination of the civil service board and a provision for a possible civil service system by the aldermen. A mass meeting at city hall Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. will present the charter for public review and suggestions.
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Italy's Aims Defined by Francesco Nitti
Francesco Nitti, now on a mission, states Italy did not seek indemnities or annexations but to rectify frontiers and secure liberty for Italian subjects under Austrian rule. He adds the Italian living in this country may be kept here to serve commercially rather than return for army service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Italy
Francesco Nitti
War tax bill debate winds through Senate
In Washington on June 6 the senate races to finish redrafting the war tax bill. The committee backs a tentative two percent levy on advertising by publishers, aiming to fund wartime needs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Strike at Brunswick halts ship building in Georgia
Five hundred Brunswick Marine Company workers halted ship construction after refusing to meet the employer's return to work proposal. The strikers demand nine hours of work and ten hours of pay, with a two week deadline for the company to decide on the demands. The plant builds wooden ships for the American merchant marine.
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Associated Press
Brunswick, Ga
Brunswick Marine Company
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Fancy California Cherries Juicy Cuban Grapefruit Juicy Fla and Cal Oranges Fancy Winesap Apples Fancy Ripe Tomatoes Fancy Crisp White Celery Home Grown Snap Beans Carrots and Beets Fresh shipment of Franks Meat Treats Phone 1131.
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Frank
Tornado Toll in Missouri and Kansas Rises
Reports from Booneville Missouri and other locations indicate six killed seven per sons in Wright county apple belt and a separate Missouri Kansas death toll of twenty four with about one to two million dollars in damage. A lower Michigan cyclone left three dead and thirty injured with near one million in losses.
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German Air Raids Costly and Submarine Losses Reported
German air raids upon England have been costly and submarines have suffered at Allied hands. One submarine is reported sunk as artillery duels flare on the Franco-Belgian frontier. British forces claim river Scarpe gains near Arras with 162 prisoners. Vienna reports Italian casualties. Eight German planes were shot down. London reports leadership shifts as Alexieff becomes Russian military adviser and Northcliffe takes over the British war mission in the United States. China faces pressure as Li Yuan Hung reels Parliament into resignations.
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Navy cleared of a serious charge in Solace probe
The civilian commission reports that accusations of mistreatment aboard the Navy hospital ship Solace rested on hearsay and gossip. Secretary Daniels stated the report clears the Navy of shameful attacks, insisting the charges stemmed from malice and falsehood.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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More Vessels Ready for Merchant Marine
Washington June 6. Twenty one more merchant vessels are ready for launching at American shipyards as the nation continues to push ship production, boosting the merchant marine and expanding stock for future operations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury certificates over-subscribed in latest offering
The government’s latest $200,000,000 issue of Treasury certificates of indebtedness closed two days early as the subscription book exceeded target. Washington, D. C., June 6. The over-subscription indicates strong demand for federal debt instruments.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Wilson asks Senate committee to control food supply
President Wilson urges rapid action on pending food control law, warning delay could let Europe finish buying here and push prices higher. He says farmers have no fear of price fixing. Also lists a market ad for produce and meats including turnips and ham.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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Senate Agricultural Committee
Registration Still Going On in Some States of Union
Washington June 6 Delaware Vermont and the District of Columbia have made complete returns of registration. Tabulations are progressing. The excesses in the cities will wipe out the deficiencies in the smaller states and bring the total up to the estimated number. Registration is still going on in some states.
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Solution of Kidnaping Mystery Nears Breakthrough
Springfield Mo June 6 Police tie kidnapping victim Lloyd Keet to planned abduction of jeweler C A Clement. Taxi driver Ceo Walker, seventh arrested in the case, is now linked to the plot as authorities say the mystery nears solution.
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Another Chance for Registering for Draft Registrants
The draft act allows another registration window for men who failed to register on time. Clerks report a telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder stating that each defaulter has a few days to explain and register. Penalties can be suspended if a man volunteers and certain absentees may still register. officials urge liberal processing to complete registration soon.
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Local Boards to Handle Exemptions
Washington reports show few slackers to be dealt with as the government moves to bring shirkers to a reckoning. The justice department relies on public help to expose evaders, with the president expected to outline exemption regulation plans soon. Local boards will handle pending cases.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Home raised Frelish Pous De qt Arnold and Abney
A terse item notes Frelish Pous in a home raised case tied to Arnold and Abney. The brief entry names involved individuals and a local setting without further details.
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Home Guard Proposed for Athens War Readiness
Judge Cobb calls 11 o clock meeting at the Superior Court room to discuss forming a Home Guard for Athens during the war. Proposed unit would include men aged 31 to 65 with basic military training, two companies of 100 each, initially white citizens, with possible later service by colored citizens. Major Boswell and Captain Nix to advise. Andrew J. Cobb urges all willing residents to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
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H. A. Nix
Andrew J. Cobb
Pleaded Guilty to Failure to Register in Draft Case
New York June 6 Charles H Philips former Columbia University student and anti conscription leader pled guilty to failing to register and said he would comply with the law Federal Judge Mayer will withhold sentence until after Philips faces a conspiracy charge over anti conscription literature The notice also lists a grocery ad featuring prices for produce and farm products including Bunch Turnips and Beets at 10 cents and Home Raised Lettuce at 10 cents ARNOLD ABNEY KING HODGSON CO
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Associated Press
New York
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Columbia University
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Y M C A Campaign Aims To Aid Soldiers In Athens
Christian people of Athens organize a five day drive beginning Monday to raise nine thousand dollars for wartime Y M C A work with soldiers in camps and at the front. Local and state targets include five thousand six hundred twenty five dollars for the general war fund and additional sums for state and local work. The effort emphasizes the YMCA as the church in action providing recreational, moral, social, physical, and religious support to soldiers, with committees and daily noon luncheons to energize the drive.
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Tariff Commission Visit Abroad Postponed to Autumn
Washington June 6 The tariff commission's planned tour of Europe and Asia to study tariff and trade problems has been postponed until late summer due to unsettled international conditions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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