Burden of War Taxes Spurs Local City Council Reform
Radical changes in city government loom as a committee reviews amendments to the city charter. A special panel will report on abolishing the recorder’s court, reorganizing boards, and potential council reductions, while meat inspection and an abattoir plan surface amid budget and paving petitions discussed at the March meeting.
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Recorder’s Court
Board of Figarth
Board of Education
Woods
Dudley
Davison
Dobbs
Board of Health
Messrs. van Straaten
Cutler
Athens High and Industrial School
Board of Education Committee
Lumpkin
Barry
Barnett
Albany
Griffin
Athens
Swafford
Sisk
Mass meeting at the Y M C A in Athens tonight
A public mass meeting at the Y M C A tonight at 8 15 prompts citizens to assess wartime conditions. Speakers include Jere M Pound D H DuPree W C Boswell and W T Forbes, with Morris Orchestra providing music. Attendees urged to join and discuss what Athens can do at this critical moment.
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Morris’ Orchestra
Pree
Jere M. Pound
D. H. DuPree
W. C. Boswell
Sec'y
W. T. Forbes
Names of officers training camp hopefuls kept private
Atlanta May 9 The officers training camp selections at Fort McPherson are not listed publicly. About 2,500 of 3,500 applicants will be drawn with 800 expected to report Friday the 11th to Sunday the 13th, while the rest await notification and further orders. Names include Julian Erwin Howard Abney Joe Myers Carl Crossley J A Lowrey Howard McCall J H Ashley Ralph Bassett Harold Myer J B Lenhardt E B Tate Y L Joel Paul Brookshire and H A Carithers Jr.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Athens
University
Messrs
Julian Erwin
Howard Abney
Joe Myers
Carl F. Crossley
J. A. Lowrey
Howard H. McCall
J. H. Ashley
Ralph Bassett
Harold Myer
J. B. Lenhardt
E. B. Tate
Death Struggle For Important Town Of Fresnoy
In this report on the Fresnoy battle, British and German forces clash for control of the town and surrounding coal fields. Weather hampers front-line operations, while French and Allied actions near St Quentin and Rheims are noted with prisoner captures and artillery activity.
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Fresnoy
Lens
St. Quentin
Bullecourt
Rheims
Georgia Tech Series Opener Slated in Atlanta This Weekend
The Georgia Tech game in Atlanta Friday opens amid war time diversions. Fans will travel or stay for the training camp and follow detailed play by play at the Colonial Theater Friday and Saturday. An experienced caller will narrate the megaphone broadcast. Admission is twenty five cents.
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Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Colonial Theater
Prof Harold Myers Talks On Great War
Prof Harold Myers of the State Normal School spoke at Mrs E A Crawford Historical Circle addressing the history and causes of world conflict and the wartime outlook. The audience included a large number of members enjoying the lecture and period commentary.
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Harold Myers
E. A. Crawford
State Normal School
Tehir
Athens Canning and Warehouse Company Stock Drive
The Athens Canning and Warehouse Company has filed for a charter and begun stock subscriptions. Trustees reported strong interest with many eager to buy shares at 50 each, totaling 4300 raised on the first day from listed local firms and individuals aiming to stabilize summer food supply and future canning needs.
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Athens Canning and Warehouse Company
Canning and Warehouse Company
Ras Ta
Southern Mfg
John J. Wilkins
Athens Ry
Elec. Co
Athens Hardware Co
Hodgson Cotton Ol Co
Talmadge Bros. Co
The
Webb-Crawford Co
E. ii Youngkin
E. M. Howell
Michael Brothera
Athens Ice Co
Alt. Pittard
Andrew C. Erwin
John F. Tibbetts
Aaron Cohen
W. W. Scott
L. C. Brown
Wee Comta’s
H. J. Rowe
Vawter Acquitted of Murder in Stockton Case
Christianburg Virginia May 9 Charles E Vawter former Virginia Polytechnic Institute professor was acquitted tonight by the jury of the murder of Stockton Heth Jr The jury was out two and a half hours with one ballot only Vawter sprang from his chair embracing his mother as the verdict was read He hinted at striving for a future for his family while acknowledging weakness in Stockton s death Fancy Red Ripe Tomatoes.
War tax bill to hit every home and luxury items
Washington reports the war tax bill will extend excises to nearly all households. Direct taxes rise to 33 dollars per person, raising about 1.81 billion. Luxury goods and many necessities, including heat, light, and insurance, would be taxed. The Liberty loan offers bonds from 50 to 100000 dollars with payments due in four installments. The United States will lend Belgium 75 million, easing relief work in Belgium and northern France. Submarine threat eyed as solvable by British and American navies. A bipartisan pledge backs a billion dollar ship-building program and delivery of cargo fleet to beat the German blockade. The Shipping Board announces seven Australian merchantmen bought for 6.778 million.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
United States
Belgium
Belgian Relief Commission
France
Britain
England
British Commission
New York
Admiral DeChir
Navy League
Congress
Wilson
Federal Shipping Board
Pensacola
Mrs Adams Free Woman Acquitted In Spratling Murder
Macon Georgia May 9 The jury in the case of Mrs Mattie May Adams accused of killing Capt E J Spratling of the Fifth Georgia Infantry returned a not guilty verdict after two hours of deliberation.
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Macon
Mattie May Adams
E. J. Spratling
Fifth Georgian Infantry
Baby Week Window Display Shown in Davison Nicholson Store
The Davison Nicholson establishment presents a standout baby week window. The display highlights a complete, dainty and modern collection of baby goods, described as one of the prettiest ever seen.
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Davison- Nicholson
Tech Downed Mercer in Fast Local Match
Georgia Tech defeated Mercer 5 to 3 in a fast game as Georgia trounced Clemson at Athens. The report also notes Buowald’s grocery ad style prices and Hoover’s call for a central food department while Congress works on the war army bill.
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Associated Press
Macon
Georgia
Clemson
Athens
Georgia Tech
Mercer
Central Food Department
Hoover
Washington
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
Senate Agricultural Committee
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