Representative Charter Endorsement by Athens Citizens Meeting
A broad Athens assembly endorsed the city charter report proposing a city manager system. The meeting, led by Mayor Arnold, approved forming a committee to refine the charter with a judge of the superior court and a mass meeting planned for further action. The plan frames the aldermen as the legislative body and the city manager as executive, with department heads reporting to the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass Meeting
Athens
Ife
Arnold
Woods
Dobbs
Jerome Michael
Afterman Woods
Michael
Cobb
Sumter
S. C
Dayton
Ohio
Italian Mission Welcomed in Birmingham by City Leaders
The Italian mission arrived in Birmingham on a June afternoon to a rousing reception led by President Ward. A civic and military parade followed by a banquet drew over a thousand attendees, with the Alabama Guard’s second regiment as escort and a public reception in the evening. The group had earlier received a warm welcome in Atlanta after passing through Athens.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Lialian Mission
Ward
City Commission
Alabama Guard
Atlanta
Athens
Commissions Arrive On Exact Same Day
Petrograd reports the American mission led by Elihu Root has arrived. A Russian mission headed by Boris A. Rakhmetief has landed at a Pacific port and will stop in Seattle before proceeding to Washington.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Elihu Root
Washington
United States
Boris A. Rakhmetief
Pacific
Seattle
Wash
Mine Gas Explosion Kills Six at Banner Mine
Six men are dead and four injured after a pocket gas explosion at the Banner Mine in Birmingham Alabama. Fire teams responded as rescuers battled to reach trapped workers and stabilize the scene. Investigators began assessing the cause amid widespread shock.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Banner Mine
Memphis Officer Fights Robber. Negro Fatally Shot
In Memphis Tennessee an unidentified Black man was killed after attempting to grab a pistol from Patrolman Gustavus who could not verify the suspect’s registration. The incident follows debates on city charter changes, with local officials and citizens discussing governance, honesty, and administration as Athens considers a broader reform.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Gustavus
Jana
Athens
Messrs
John Morris
J. H. T. McPherson
J. H W. Dowler
C.D. Flanigen
J. F. Rhodes
Chamber plans Fourth of July reception details
Pres Tibbetts of the Chamber of Commerce calls a 6 15 PM meeting of directors and members at Jiolman Building headquarters. Plans include hosting General Leonard Wood and Georgia officials on July Fourth, with state legislature guests, in a highly important gathering.
War registration totals exceed seven million in thirty six states
Washington reports thirty six states and the District of Columbia have registered 7,770,000 for war enrollment, over ninety two percent of the census estimate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Tis
Lord Northcliffe to Stay in U S as Long as Needed
In London the house of commons heard Bonar Law state that Lord Northcliffe would stay in America as long as the departmental mission required. He hopes Northcliffe will carry on the work begun by Balfour for as long as the need exists.
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Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Lord Northcliffe
America
Bonar Law
Northcliffe
Balfour
Governor Harris Visits Athens for Trustees Meeting
Governor Harris will travel to Athens to attend a board of trustees meeting of the State University. Commissioner J J Brown also heads to Athens to join a trustees gathering of the G B C of A and attend events planned for tomorrow.
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Harris
Athens
Atlanta
Board of
the State University
J. J. Brown
G. 8. C. of A. Trustees
Earthquake creates 200,000 street homeless in San Salvador
Washington reports at least 2,000 people living in streets and parks of San Salvador after the earthquake and volcanic eruptions. The onset of the rainy season worsens conditions for these destitute residents.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
San Salvador
Pershing Fifteen greeted by French with enthusiastic welcome
London reports 97 killed 437 wounded in London air raid. A school house was hit killing ten children. one German plane downed. Paris greets General Pershing and staff with large crowds as he arrives. Dunmas calls the event a new era. Front reports limited activity with raiding by British and French forces and minor Austro-Italian operations.
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Paris
Associated Press
London
George
General Pershing
Boulogne
Dunmas
France
Belgium
Craonne
Macedohia
YMC A Campaigns Close Today with War Effort Push
The Y M C A campaign nears close in Athens Georgia with a goal boost and urgent appeals to raise four million dollars for American troops abroad and enlisted men at home. Fifty thousand dollars or more is sought quickly to fund secretaries in France and YMCA buildings for every five thousand soldiers. Local merchants advertise produce as part of the effort.
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New York
N. Y
W. T. Forbes
Athens
Georgia
A. H. Whitford
Fort Ogle
Thorpe
W. T
Forbes
France
National War Work Council
YM. C. A
General Pershing
Army Y. M. C. A
Association
Copper Mines Shut After IWW Strike Hissed Troops
In Butte on June 13 the Elm Orly and Davis Daly mines supplying copper for the government closed due to an IWW strike. The stoppage came after a meeting where United States troops were hissed.
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Associated Press
Butte
Elm Orly
Davis Daly
Industrial Workers of the World
United States
Gompers Urges Independence for Russia Mission
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor cabled James Duncan urging the labor mission in Russia to press for national independence at the Petrograd conference.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Jas. Duncan
Labor
United States
Russia
Petrograd
Shipyard Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages
New York reports private ship yards see demands for higher wages with compliance asked by June 23. Unsatisfactory reply could trigger a strike of about 20,000 workers as federal mediators seek settlements.
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Associated Press
New York
CIA
Manchuria Damaged In Fog Collision With Amphitrite
The steamship Manchuria suffered severe damage after a collision with the monitor Amphitrite in heavy fog near Quartantine. Two holes opened in Manchuria’s port side, and beaching was initially feared.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Monitor
Manchuria
Convicted for Illegally Transporting Dynamite
Warner Horn declared himself an officer of the German Landwehr and was found guilty in federal court of unlawfully transporting dynamite in interstate commerce. Arrested in February after an attempted bombing of the international bridge at Yanceboro Maine.
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Associated Press
Boston
Warner Horn
Landwehr
Yanceboro
Maine
Red Cross Begins Work in France
The American Red Cross commission for Europe has arrived in Paris and will begin conferences with the French government on relief needs and preparations for the arrival of American troops.
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RED Cross
France
Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross Commission For Europe
Paris
Georgia State High School Association Convention Opens
About 300 AGH school teachers and students from over state arrive as the ninth annual Georgia State High School Association convention opens. Delegates plan conferences at Peabody Hall with debates at University Chapel and contests at Sanford Field.
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Peabody Hall
Georgia
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Cordally
Chamber OF Commerce
U. S
Salvador
SKY
Essex
YMC. A
A. Ackley
Arnold & Abney
Nell Peppere
Arnold & Apney
Gompers
Wanchuria
Georgia State High School Association
Lucy Cobb
Bureau of Education
Bureau
Sanford Field
University Chapel
Geo
Trapnell
Hendricks
Metter
Pate Carson
Walter Benton
Tifton
Henry Allen
George Lumpkin
Americus
Charles White
Jno. Perry
Covington
Dstrict
Hoyt Fowler
Bayard Carson
Commerce
Msteiet
Indian Oliphant
Lamar Wren
Wrens
Dawson Durden, Inc
Graymont
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