Red Cross Campaign Opens In Athens For $25000
Athens prepares for a six day drive to raise twenty five thousand dollars for the American Red Cross. Generals Wood and Wilson praised the charity, urging all citizens to give generously during Red Cross Week ending June 25. The local effort emphasizes support for soldiers, relief, and medical aid.
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Red Cross
Athens
American Red Cross
Humanity
Gen. Wood
Leonard Wood
University Chapel
Medical Department of Army
Wilson
United
Codrow Wilson
Uniates
Recruits Pour In As Army Seeks Regulars And Officers
Washington reports a strong response to the government's recruitment drive for regular army recruits. The War Department foresees a recruiting boom in the coming days as volunteers may serve abroad and proceed under seasoned officers. The volunteer plan targets men aged thirty one to forty and is backed by the president's proclamation. More applicants than 16,000 are expected for the August officers training camps, exceeding initial estimates.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Day of Reckoning For Trustees and Administrators
Officials must file annual returns on estates under their care before the ordinary, with vouchers and data to show property and accounts. July 1st is the filing deadline. about a hundred in the county must appear in court. Penalties apply for failure to report. Athens Campaign Week scheduled for June 27 to July 3.
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ST Laws and Trustees
Beffore
Attack on State College of Agriculture Unwarranted
Special to the Banner from Srtlanto Georgia June 26. In his reply the commissioner of agriculture defends the college against Bahnsen's charges alleging political intrigue and misuse of the hog cholera serum plant to sway appropriations. Dr Soule denies involvement in any attack on the veterinarian or in investigations of his work, calling Bahnsen's accusations an unwarranted reversal of Bahnsen's own report.
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State College of
Pres. Soule
Bahnsen
Dr. Soule
Cheatham
Soule
State College of Agriculture
Athens
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Rahnsen
Brown
College of Agriculture
FINE: FIFTY MILLIONS FINE IMPOSED ON ROMANIA BY GERMANY
Germany imposes a fifty million dollar fine on the occupied Romanian territory at Jassy. The report notes German forces hemming in towns, raids yielding trench gains near a city westward, and German air losses while British planes also suffer. Across fronts, activity in the Carpathians intensifies with a lively Russian front description from Berlin.
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Rumania
Germany
Jassy
Léns
Carpathians
Berlin
James R Gray editor of Atlanta Journal dies at 79
James R Gray editor and publisher of the Atlanta Journal died suddenly on his return from New York and Washington. He had led the paper since 1901 and served as chairman of the southern AP section. Survived by widow two sons and three daughters including Inman Gray and James R Gray Jr both of Atlanta. His death sent sorrow through Athens where his sons studied at the University of Georgia.
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Atlanta
James R. Gray
The
Atlanta Journal
New York
Miss May In
Mag
Atlanta Journal Company
Associated Press
Inman Gray
James R. Gray, Jr
Ed Pearce
F. M. Brumby, Jr
Marietta, Ga
J. A. Galtodly
Honolulu
Hawaii
Athens
Mr. Gray
University of Georgia
Jon
W. F. Dorsey
Auditor Fired for Circulating Petition at Central of Georgia
SavannahJune 25 Vice President Lawton of the Central of Georgia Railroad ordered the dismissal today of W. H. Hoellering auditor a German naturalized citizen for circulating a petition asking for Irish liberty and related actions at the railroad company.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah
Lawton
Central of Georgia Railroad
W. H. Hoellering
Cir
Prohibition case ends with fine and bail for Bus Moore
Bus Moore, a colored man, was tried by the recorder on a charge of violating state and city prohibition laws. He was fined 25 dollars or 50 days in the stockade and bound over in bail of 200 dollars to the state court. It was alleged whiskey and a funnel were found in his buggy at a local livery stable Sunday. A petition urged the government to demand absolute freedom for Ireland from Great Britain. Gen Lawton said the Central would not retain anyone lacking absolute loyalty. The item also advertises sewing machine parts at Morris 255 Lumpkin and Fresh Raisin Bread and Fresh Trout from Arnold & Abney.
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Great Britain
Ireland
Lawton
Central
Ito
General Wood in Jacksonville Opens Festive Visit
General Wood's official Jacksonville visit ends with a Hemming Park speech on prepared news. He inspects proposed camp sites, dines at the Country Club, and departs tonight on a special train to Charleston HQ. The day features a parade through streets lit with red white and blue, led by the Girls Honor Guard.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Wood
Hemming Park
Country Club
Charleston Department
More Than Dozen Suffragists Arrested at White House
Washington June 25 more than a dozen suffragists were arrested by police as they marched in front of the White House and unfurled banners. Large crowds watched with no disorder.
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Washington
White House
Death of Mr P A Moore in Athens after long illness
Mr Philander Anderson Moore aged sixty four died at his home on Hoyt street after a three year illness. He was born in York County and came to Athens thirty eight years ago. Survived by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Crawford cemetery after Georgia train arrives. Pallbearers listed. Autos leave Bernstein Brothers at 3 p.m.
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Philander Anderson Moore
Hoyt Street
York County
D. C
Athens
Beusloxe. Moore
Méssiarr
Moore
John Moore
Edgar Moore
Crawford
Allen, Moore
EB. W. Lowe
James Stokeley
E. L. Hill
Crawford Cemetery
Georgia
Messrs. I. G. White
L. FE. Brooks
B. F. Woods
T. Young
W. R. Booth
C. W. Heard
Bernstein Brothers
Churches Enlisted For Saving Of Food
Washington reports every American clergyman will be asked by the food administration to preach food conservation on Sunday July 1st. Churches will be urged to designate the day food conservation Sunday. Registration of the nation’s women as members of the food administration begins Monday and runs two weeks.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Red Cross Adds Two Members in Surprise Enrollments
A Red Cross chapter welcomed two new members yesterday one unnamed as "A Friend" and a ten year old girl who offered her own dollar to join. The new members listed include Miss Aurey V. Harris who donated $1. A friend in the cause donated $1 as well.
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Red Cross
Aurey V. Harris
Fourth of July preparations in Athens for grand celebration
The Athens Chamber of Commerce finance committee seeks citizen subscriptions to fund a major Fourth of July event. Plans include a decorated grandstand for speakers led by Capt. Barnett, extensive city decorations, and participation from notable figures such as General Wood and state officials. Committees meet daily to ensure a memorable, patriotic day with broad community involvement.
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Chamber of Commerce
Capt. Barnett
Sanford Mead
Athens
Messrs
Aaron Cohen
J. Warren Smith
H. A.nix
Wood
State House
Food control and export proclamations move forward
President nominates a control exports section to organize proclamations under the espionage bill. A neutral export proclamation will curb shipments of neutrals food stored here. Licensing will loom for all coal and fuel. Food supplies prioritized for America and Allies before neutrals. Senate debate focuses on prohibition and broader control of essential resources.
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Washington, D. C
America
Colored people organize Red Cross drive in Athens
In Athens the colored community forms a structured Red Cross campaign parallel to the white workers. An executive committee selects teams for businessmen, young men, and women, with detailed leadership rosters and meeting at the Samaritan Building on Tuesday at 8 p.m. to plan instruction and arrangements.
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Red Cross
Athens
Red Cross Campaign
C. S. Haynes
W. P. Hopson
W. H. Harris
FE. K. Nichols
B. B. Dunn
I. 8. Clarke
J. H. Brown
S. V. Harris
C. Hf
Lyons
A. B. Murden
Samaritan Building
Washington St
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