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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
1
Government actions include a Red Cross fund drive kick off and Allies credit totals. The president orders a steel and lumber cost investigation for ship production. A rivers and harbors bill faces filibuster. war tax bill revisions near completion. Export policy and future proclamations to regulate commodities are announced.
Local buyers greet a morning display of fresh trout and raisin bread. Arnold & Abney offer home raised beans squash beets potatoes cabbage while King Hodgsom Co supplies eggs and farm fresh produce from the Agriculture College.
Fragmentary notes describe wounded being carried ashore by ambulances and Red Cross efforts at Pier 5. Authorities report Red Cross fundraising underway with calls to donate today and support a hospital relief mission.
The article notes Canadian forces slowly surrounding Lens, the German-held coal center, while the Root mission departs Moscow for Petrograd amid optimism about the Russian situation. Other items include German submarine activity, Norway’s fear of German plots, and British food control measures.
Last night the Athens city council debated funding for entertaining legislators and a summer school. Chairman Woods noted the city cannot appropriate for the purpose even on an advertising account but offered to help personally. Councilman Dudley proposed donating a quarter of his salary. others were silent.
Davison Nicholson announces ready supply of flags for the Fourth of July with large quantities available for decorations. The note mentions flag tags kept for gate display or rental use.
Waycross June 26 Bryant Lee charged with the Clinch county murder of Joli Mixon was brought to Bruns Wick for safekeeping tonight.
Yesterday afternoon in Crawford Georgia burial of P A Moore of this city following death Monday evening. Services at the grave were conducted by Rev E L Hill. Immediate family traveled with many friends for the funeral and interment.
New York June 26 The federal reserve bank will distribute between 80 million and 100 million dollars of government money on deposit to district banks, largely from Liberty Loan subscriptions, under directions from Secretary McAdoo.
News notes that County Commissioner R L Bramblett of Princeton remains very ill at his home after months of rheumatism. Bramblett serves on the county board of commissioners and has been a long time leader as grand chief patriarch of the Grand Encampment, Odd Fellows, of Georgia.
A large enthusiastic Red Cross rally for colored people was held last night at Samaritan Hall Washington street. Speakers included Dr J M Pound T B Mell C D Flanigen A B Murden Prof S F Harris and Dr W H Harris. Attendees pledged 166 to the cause.
Atlanta Ga June 26 Rev Dr H K Mikle rector Christ's Episcopal church Nashville Tenn was tonight elected bishop of the Atlanta diocese to succeed the late Bishop C K Nelson His election was declared in two ballots Others voted on were Rev W H Goodwyn Rochester NY Rev Henry Philips of Sewanee and Rev Co B Wilmer of Atlanta It is believed Dr Mikle will accept
In New York on June 26 Leonard Wallstein announced he will seek a trial for Detective Sergeant Lagarenni on a charge of gross and wilful neglect over the Ruth Cruger case. Mayor Mitchell’s inquiry involved two detectives sent to Italy to secure Cocchi via extradition. District Attorney Swan noted the law protects a priest from disclosure of confessional information.
Mr W A Cooper living near Center reported yesterday finding a cotton bloom in a patch of new ground rotten on his farm Sunday June 24th. Fancy Pink Meat Cantaloupes.
Washington June 26 the nation’s contributions to the Red Cross fund are estimated at 14 million dollars by Chairman Davison. The fund will aid American soldiers and sailors first, Allies second, with plans to send a 20 expert commission to Russia and broaden relief work. South ern cities may exceed their allotment of five million three hundred fifty thousand. Retail prices for produce appear at end of item.
County commissioners approve a $500 line item for Fourth of July events to entertain the legislature and summer school visitors, while Athens city officials dispute legal authority to fund the display and delay action. The plan highlights support for the University and summer school drawing state officials and teachers to Athens.
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