Socialists Admit Noweto Participation in Government
Petrograd reports the council of workmen and soldiers delegates voting 41 to 19 to allow socialist party representatives in the provisional government. General staff warned of a serious situation as army commanders may resign alongside Guchkoff. The body appeals to German and Austrian socialists to avert deploying troops against France and to push for a united socialist international effort.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Russla
The
Socialiste
Guchkoff
Council of Workmen's and Soldier's
Germany
Austria
France
Russia
International Conference of All Socialist Parties
British repulse fourth attempt to retake Bullecourt
London reports weaker submarine losses week by week and many ships escaping. Italian gains at Isonzores front nearly twenty five miles. Venezelists alongside French win positions in Macedonia. Four German attempts to retake Bullecourt are repulsed. France cites artillery actions.
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Bullecourt
Isonzore
Isonzores
Italy
France
Macedonia
Daughters of the American Revolution prepare special Athens banner edition
The Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R plans a special edition of the Banner for the Sot h with local business support and wide interest. The issue will include a detailed index to Athens and will be mailed to distant friends. The effort reflects strong community participation and seeks to preserve local history.
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Elijah Clarke
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Athens
Exams Underway Across Schools This Week
Examinations are now in progress in nearly all schools and colleges this week. Finals for high school seniors begin today, followed by other classes. University of Georgia also conducting last tests for its students.
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U. N
University of Georgia
Red Cross Donation Encourages War Effort Support
Maj. Welts visiting his daughter Mrs. Talmadge in Holland, Baltimore, praised a $20 Red Cross donation. The Weekly Jeffersonian notes progress of the war effort and urges continued public support through Red Cross work.
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RED Cross
Maj. Welts
Baltimore
Mrs. Talmadge
Grain exchanges set price cap to curb speculation in wheat
Chicago on May 15 reports a meeting of primary grain exchange representatives aims to remove speculation by fixing a maximum wheat futures price. Buying allowed only to close accounts and May options on wheat, corn, or oats barred except to close deals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Navy Strength and War-Time Transportation Authority Expanded
The senate approved a bill to raise Navy enlisted strength to 150000 and Marine Corps to 30000 with pay increases matching the army. President Wilson seeks broad presidential control over transportation to prioritize freight during the war. Senate begins debate on a $1.5 million food survey and regulation bill, pending wartime budgeting. The Army plans to adopt the British field rifle to equip a large foreign-service force.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
House
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Congress
Wilson
Gregory
Senate
Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Local Market Specials From Arnold & Abney Store
Salmon, Trout Roe Shad and Flounder Whiting and Dressed Chicken listed. J Van Straten advertises Turnip Salad at 15c per package and English Peas 2 qts for lic. Extra Quality Berries. Arnold & Abney add Extra Fancy Tomatoes Parsley yellow Squash Snap Beans new Potatoes 2 qts for 25c. Phone numbers 1475 1476 and 1131 provided.
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J. van Straaten
Arnold & Abney
Chautauqua Opens With Good Weather and Big Attendance
Athens readers glimpse a bustling start to Redpath Chautauqua with Beulah Buck Quartette and Harry L. Fogelman on today's program. Children’s Hour and community singing headline a day of speeches, music, and civic reflection drawing large crowds and promising a strong season.
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Beulah Buck
Dies’ Quartette
Harry L. Fogelman
New York City
Ors
Quartette
Fogelman
Athens
Fulton
Bohemian Orchestra
Bohumin Kryl
Rudolph Kafka
Katherine Styles
Miss Styles
Mies Styles
Seasors
Buck Quartette
Union
Dr. Fogelman
Charleston News and Courier
Charleston
Pogelman
Gatlin
Gun Fogelman
Redpath
North
Raleigh
Pga of Commerce
Totagy Club
German Chancellor Declines Peace Aims Amid War
Berlin reporting blunt refusal to reveal Germany's peace aims. Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg argues for restraint, pledges no one sided peace, and asserts Germany’s military position has never been stronger despite Allied pressure. Submarine warfare cited as increasingly successful.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Bethmann Hollweg
Germany
Stron' More
DENT
UN Ened
Eer
Hollweq
German Empire
U S Airman Dies In Columbus NM Aircraft Fall
El Paso reports Lieutenant Mel cher Eberts U S Army aviator killed when his airplane crashed during a flight in Columbus New Mexico. Captain James L. Dunsworth also injured in the incident.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Melcher Eberts
United States Army
Columbus
New Mexico
James L. Dunsworth
Preparedness Committee Formed for Draft-era Training
The War Preparation Committee organized at the YMCA last night to train new members for physical fitness before U S government concentration camps. The YMCA board offers a $1.00 monthly rate until the first 500000 draftees are assembled. Enrollments opened for a First Aid to the Injured class taught to men subject to the draft, regardless of YMCA or Red Cross membership, with contact through W T Forbes or Mr John Nicholson.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Association
United States
Board of Directors
Red Cross
W. T. Forbes
John Nicholson
For Sale Items and Grocery Notes
FOR SALE CHEAP Golden oak dining room set, refrigerator, two beds and springs, two bureaus, three art squares, kitchen range, folding couch. All in good condition, Call after 8 p.m. at 199 Barstow St. Georgia State College Fresh Eggs Fresh Raisin Bread Fresh Pound Cake ARNOLD ABNEY Fresh English Peas Fresh String Beans 0c the gal. Fresh Turnip Greens Extra Fancy Iceberg Lettuce Bell Pepper Egg Plant and Celery DELICATESSEN SHOP. The text also includes a WWII era peace reference and German war posture description.
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Cail
Barstow St
Georgia State College
Arnold & Abney
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