Piave on Rampage Stuns Austrian Lines in Italy
World War I report notes Italian forces clearing Austrian rear guards along the Piave River from Montello to the sea, with bridges carried away hampering pursuit. Austrian chief says retreat planned with no material loss, while Italy faces heavy casualties and 150,000 Italian losses cited by Austrian statement. General Diaz’s troops pursue, harass, and inflict defeats as war news updates cover France, Belgium, and broader European fronts.
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Associated Press
Plave
Montello
Diaz
Austria-Hungary
Richard von Kuehlman
Austrian War Office
France
Belgium
Three Million by August First Is Ordered
Washington, June 25. War department plans to have three million men in arms by August 1. Crowder asks governors of all states except Arizona and Illinois to send more men July 22 to 25. Over 240,000 men expected to be called, including 22,000 white men. Georgia being asked for 3,055.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Crowder
Arizona
Ilinois
Georgia
Draft age debate shifts to twenty to forty
In Washington the senate debated draft age limits amid the army bill. Senator Fall revised the amendment to set minimum eighteen and maximum forty five, removing the under twenty one call restriction. The measure’s fate was uncertain as unease persisted. Germany voices cautious peace talk in Reichstag, suggesting four points toward world peace amid league of nations talk.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Senator Fall
Germany
Amsterdam
Reichstag
von Hertling
Wilson
America
League of Nations
Czar Nicholas Murdered Report From Stockholm
A late dispatch from Stockholm to night gives that several members of the Russian Red Guard broke into Nicholas Romanoff's residence in Copenhagen and murdered the former czar of Russia.
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Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Red Guard
Czar Nicholas
Night
THE
Russias
New registrants drawn in Washington for draft numbers
Washington June 25 800000 young men registered June 5th will have their draft numbers drawn Thursday morning in the same room as the first drawing. The order determines call to service with seven hours of drawing. Numbers written on a blackboard, photographed for record, and posted in Banner office for public viewing.
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Washington
Associated Press
Clarke County
German Raider May Be Off West Indies
Reports from Norfolk claim a heavily armed German raider crews the West Indian waters capable of at least fifteen knots and possibly acting as a mother ship to submarines. Incoming skippers describe a cruiser type craft avoiding close approaches. Navy officials in Washington say no raider sighting had been logged.
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West Indies
Associated Press
Norfolk
West Indian
Washington
Navy Department
Atlantic
Department
Congress to Recess Through Next Month
Washington June 25 President Wilson approved congressional leaders plans for a brief recess as new revenue bills are drafted by the Ways and Means Committee. The recess will likely begin early next month and continue through August.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Waya and Means Committee
House
Six Cases On Return Day At Clarke County Court
Yesterday was the final return day for Clarke County superior court. Only six new cases were filed, including one traver case, three divorce matters, and two suits on notes or accounts, marking a notably light docket for the county. Also features local produce ads for French Huckelberries Ripe Peaches with Arnold & Abney offerings of small ripe tomatoes at 25 cents per basket.
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Superior Court of
Clarke County
Storm Last Night Cuts Athens Off From Long Distance
The Athens area suffered extensive damage from a night storm that disrupted long distance service and put five to six hundred telephones out of order. Southern Bell moved into a new downtown plant, with much damage outside the business area and several cables needing repair. District Manager Jarrell noted ongoing restoration efforts, scarce skilled workers, and wartime manpower losses affecting the company's ability to quickly restore full service.
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Athens
Clayton
Hull
Whch
Jarrell
Southern Bell
France
W. L. Burke
W. C. Brown
Exchange
German menace in old Ireland exposes German–Irish links
London June 25 Edward Shortt Ireland chief secretary said Germany was in touch with Ireland and Ireland with Germany. He warned that German messages were crossing both directions, signaling an imminent danger to Britain and the empire.
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Associated Press
London
Edward Shortt
Ireland
Germany
Emmanuel Church Services to Be Omitted This Week
Wednesday and Friday 6 o clock services at Emmanuel Church will be omitted as Rector Dr A G Richards is away on a North Georgia speaking tour for the W S S campaign. A Saturday communion service remains at 10 o clock. Richards leaves this morning for Gainesville then north to Towns Rubin Union counties at Hiawassee and other points.
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Emmanuel Church
A. G Richards
North Georgia
Dublin lord mayor hands anti conscription address to Wilson
Dublin June 25 The lord mayor said he visited the American embassy in London and delivered to Ambassador Page an anti conscription conference address for President Wilson as the foreign office would not permit a Washington trip unless the address was first submitted to Ireland's viceroy. An unrelated notice lists Arnold & Abney celery and nut products with prices and a local power station repair update noting extensive damage and ongoing repairs by Foreman Brown and staff.
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Associated Press
Dublin
London
Ambassador Page
Wilson
Foreign Office
Washington
Ireland
War Savings Drive Urges Clarke County Pledges to June 28
Campaign workers in Clarke County Athens urged businesses and residents to pledge funds for War Savings and Thrift Stamps to meet county and rural quotas. At a meeting 201 pledge cards were signed, totaling $44,395 pledged so far. aim is $410,000 by June 28 with $1,000 per business and $1,900 per family unit. The effort emphasizes civic duty and sacrifice to support servicemen.
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Athens
America
France
Clarke
Clarke County
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