Draft age set at twenty one to thirty in new conscription plan
Washington dispatches report a conference committee compromise ending the stalemate between Senate and House on the conscription bill. The draft will cover men age twenty one to thirty inclusive, with exemptions for religious, civil, and essential war-support roles. Registration to begin within two weeks after final approval and the War Department builds training camps for September.
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Associated Press
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House
Col. Roosevelt
War Department
War Lulls in Macedonia Amid Fierce Balkan Battle
Official dispatches from Berlin Paris and London note a slight let up in western war fighting while Macedonian fronts rage with unprecedented violence. British forces breach Teutonic trenches in Lake Doiran area as Haig presses in Flanders. In the North Sea British forces repel eleven German destroyers near Zeebrugge and claim damage to several German ships. A London telegram reports a conspiracy to assassinate ex Premier Venizelos in Greece with nine arrestees admitting involvement under Athens officials.
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Plans of Fort in Possession Led to Wolf Arrest
San Francisco May 10 Lieutenant Frank K Wolf, once a German army lieutenant, allegedly deserted the U S aviation corps and was arrested and interned here. Federal authorities reported they found road maps and complete plans of San Francisco Bay fortifications in Wolf s possession.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Frank K. Wolf
United States Aviation Corps
San Francisco Bay
Wolt
Salmon Rob Shad and Flounders Red Snappers
Dresed Chickens and fresh country eggs from Arnold & Abney. Nice celery lettuce bell peppers cucumbers beets carrots. J Van Straaten phone numbers 1475 to 1476. Kingahodgson Co.
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Nice
Kingahodgson CO
North Mexico Improves Outlook Says Official Dispatches
Washington reports continued improvement of conditions in north Mexico with a more friendly attitude toward the United States, according to official dispatches.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
United States
Exports Rise in March Amid Unrestricted U-Boat War
Washington reports American exports to Europe rose over thirty percent in March, the second month of unrestricted submarine warfare. The Commerce Department values March shipments at 56.5 million dollars versus 43.75 million in February. Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
Washington
Europe
Department of Commerce
Hoover urges food control to curb flour price
Hoover told the Associated Press that without control flour could rise to 20 a barrel, but with control prices could drop 40 to 50 percent while protecting producers. The piece notes hoarding and speculation but cites a U S wheat surplus and advocates broad government power over food.
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Assocated Press
New York
Herbert Hoover
Associated Press
Georgia Tech game to be broadcast from Colonial Opera House
This afternoon at 4 o'clock the Georgia Tech game will be announced live from the Colonial theater in Athens. The ticker and megaphone will relay play by play as in Atlanta with clear public reception for the big crowd. Admission costs a quarter. The sporting editor noted the start time as 3 o'clock Atlanta time, 4 Athens time.
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Athens
Directors of Athens Chamber Meet to Discuss Mills Rates
The Athens Chamber of Commerce directors hold their regular Friday meeting at 4 pm. Several matters of unusual interest and vital importance will be brought before the board, with all members expected to attend. Mills seek about 17 per bushel for flour in car lots. Fresh speckle trout advertised from Arnold & Abney.
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Texas
Forbes
Athens
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Attempted assassination of Cuba's president thwarted
Havana on May 10 reports a bomb explosion aimed at President Menocal was foiled. Aides learned of the plot, nine suspects were arrested, and officials say the plan sought to kill the president while the American Minister was present.
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Associated Press
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Menocal
Amercan
William Gonzales
Angeant
University of Georgia to enlist agricultural students for farm work
Thirty two agricultural students applied to volunteer for immediate farm work to boost food crop production this year. The University will place them on the same basis as men who enlist or join officer training camps, with seniors and juniors receiving diplomas or passes upon completion and return. Gardner's Pound cake and fresh strawberries advertised locally.
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Agricultural College
Red Cross War Council Formed By Wilson
President Wilson creates a Red Cross war council headed by Henry P. Davison of J. P. Morgan, with Taft and Wadsworth as ex officio members, to raise funds and coordinate relief for the war effort amid calls for broad public contributions and a revised plan for war aid.
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Associated Press
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J. P. Morgan Company
Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
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Athens
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Ede Cross War Council
Charles D. Morton
G. M
War Council of the Red Cross
America
National Finance Committee
Italian War Commissioner Visits Washington Amid Tax Bill Debate
In Washington on May 10, Italian War Commissioner Arlotta arrived as the House took up the 1.8 billion dollar wartime tax bill. Democratic Leader Kitchen urged swift passage, arguing the finance is crucial, while many members objected to specific sections. Elsewhere in the capital, the British mission prepared to tour the Midwest and Canada after dialogue with French officials.
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Washington
Kitchen
Middle West
Canada
New York
Benefit for D A R Leader Gidley Plans Elite Tuesday Event
Benefit day for the Pujah Clarke chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced by manager Gidley includes a special program for Elite Tuesday with further details to be released soon. Local ad bolds South Georgia Beans home grown English peas yellow squash and fresh fruit from Buchwald's with contact at King Hodgson Co. for produce orders.
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