City school board re-elects superintendents and fills staff
Prof. 4 G Bond is re-elected for three years as superintendent of the city school system. Prof. E B Mell is reappointed high school principal. Most teaching positions for high, elementary, and night schools are filled, including all colored teachers. A summer term pace set with a $2 fee. A full list of elected teachers spans High School, Elementary, Night School, and Colored Corps. Diploma duties assigned to Aaron Cohen for the Colored High School commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bond
City Board of Education
E. B. Mell
Mary Lyndon
Lucy Cobb
Messrs
Little and
Wesley
Mary Pittard
Misa Malory
Ie. B. Mell
M. Turnbull
Aset. Prin
E. C. McKellar
Prince
B. Gwyn
M. Lampkin
C. L. Lampkin
N. Flanagan
Clyde Pitman
BE. Oliver
L. E. Rivers
E. Bird
E. Iverson
Sapelo Treanor
C. Vance
E. Bradberry
E. Barrett
8. Pittman
M. L. Wier
M. Newton
IR. Maddox
M. Bishop
R. McKie
Miriam Pope
R. Anderson
Pattie Hilsman
Marion Gerdine
R. Paine
Kate Holliday
M. Downer
Mary Barwick
J. Cooper
E. Kelly
G. Woods
J. McGregor
Louie Lane
Cassia Rice
Vera Milner
Ora Patat
Misa M. McKie
Misa Mattie Sue Berry
Roberta Morris
Annie Carlton
Colored Corps
Guardsmen to Raise Regiments in Georgia and Florida
Washington May 22 The Associated Press reports the national guard will form numerous new regiments to establish sixteen divisions. Florida and Georgia are included in the tenth division and must raise two infantry battalions one artillery battalion a field artillery regiment and an engineers battalion respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
National Guard
Florida
Georgia
Red Cross Work Jefferson Members Listed for Dues
The Jefferson Red Cross list, reported by Mrs J P Proctor, shows new members with dues. Names include Mrs J C Turner, Mrs W H Smith, Mrs J G Wills, Mrs Lewis Richardson, Mrs Sam Bell, Miss Latrelle Williamson, Miss Alma Niblack, and others. The group’s work, sent to the chapter work rooms, is praised as among the best yet done. The Jeffersonians remain enthusiastic and eager to produce top work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
The
Red Cross
J. P. Proctor
J. C. Turner
W. H. Smith
J. G. Wills
Lewis Richardson
Sam Bell
Lona Harrison
Ruth Stephens
M. M. Bryan
Ruby Hancock
Lona Colley
Oscar Aiken
S. J. Nix
Alva Appleby
Latrelle Williamson
Alma Niblack
P. Bertram
Homer Hancock
John N. Holder
J. E. McElhannon
R. B. Maxwell
Wm. McDonald
W. C. Smith
Daniels Bill Would Bar Sailors From Liquor in Uniform
Secretary Daniels proposed legislation prohibiting sale or possession of liquor by sailors and marines in uniform and barring vice establishments near naval posts. The measure, introduced in the house, aims to curb temptations and maintain discipline aboard ships and at naval facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Mrs W B Steadman's Mother Dead in Atlanta
Mrs W B Steadman of this city mourns the death of her mother Mrs L P Arthur who died yesterday morning at her West Peachtree Street home in Atlanta after a brief illness. The funeral and burial will be at Cuthbert tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Steadman
L. P. Arthur
West Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Cuthbert
Foreign missions head to Washington for war cooperation
Washington reports that Italy's war mission, led by Prince Fernando di Savoia, arrives for talks with American officials on war cooperation. In New York three Russian naval officers and a civilian say they represent the Russian government and are bound for Washington on a special mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Italy
Kingdom
Fernando di Savoia
Prince
Udine
New York
Local Market Ad Promises Fresh Produce AtLow Prices
Salmon trout sea bass sheepshead butter and eggs dressed chicken J Van Straten phones pineapples fresh peaches fruits and all kinds vegetables Georgia beans cucumbers cabbage bananas cheap today see for yourself Pete Petropol corner Broad phone 1431 offers prompt delivery service.
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J. van Straaten
Pete Petropol
Aerial Rally Promises Liberty Bonds Prize Flights
Liberty bonds push spans nationwide as Aero Club of America plans a June week aerial rally. Aviators reaching designated coastal destinations from Pensacola Miami and West Palm Beach will receive a hundred dollar bond. District allotments forecast Georgia Florida contribution to the two billion loan. Atlantic Coast Line subscribes 1.13 million in liberty bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Aero Club of America
Pensacola
Miami
West Palm Beach
A.C. L. Takes
Baltimore
The
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Liberty Loan
War Revenue Battle Moves Toward Final Action
Washington May 22 The House remained in session as lawmakers pressed to pass the 1.8 billion war revenue measure. Representative Kitchen said late tonight that adjournment likely tomorrow for final action. The session focused on proposed increases in second class mail rates, which would raise up to six cents a pound under the parcel post zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
Representative Kitchen
Special Council Meeting On Army Camp Site
A special meeting of the mayor and council is set for this evening at 8 30 to discuss the possible location of a government camp for an army division.
Carnival at College Ave School Promises Family Fun
Tomorrow evening at 8 o clock the College Avenue School hosts a children's organized carnival to fund a summer playground. The event features a country fair, side shows, freaks and exhibits, and a performance inside the school building titled The Country Commencement with a colored parson and Uncle Joshua among participants. Admission is ten cents for children and fifteen cents for adults. refreshments will be served. First peaches of the season. Costa's Delicatessen. Phone 1131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue
Tomor
Athens
Charlie Chaplin
Mut and
Jeff
Walking Dolls
Snake Eater
Tom Thumb
Joshua
American Citizens Detained in Germany Protest Filed
The State Department through the Spanish government protests Germany over the detention of American citizens. It seeks a clear statement of Germany’s attitude on their departure. The note cites prompt exit requests by German subjects leaving the United States. The dispatch notes ongoing criticism of treatment of Americans. Two sentences describe allied war actions near Arras and French fronts.
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United States
Arras
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Germany
Vancherie
Rheims
Meuse
Verdun
President Wilson presses views in letters to Congress
In a Washington dispatch May 22 President Wilson declares America's entry into World War I justified by autocratic German aggression. He notes no quarrel with the German people but with their rulers and urges Congress to grant censorship powers to curb disloyal publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Heflin
Alabama
America
House
Presider Wilson
Webb
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Lynching of Ell Persons Provokes Anti Lynching Protest
Boston officials urge the president to act as reports detail Ell Persons a Black man burned at the scene of confession near Memphis. The crowd of 2000 to 3000 watched as oil soaked and torched his body, while two other alleged participants were detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
National Equal Rights League
Memphis
Tenn
America
Germany
Turkey
Personss
Antoinette Raphal
Macon Road Bridge
Antionette Paphas
Persom
Three Criminals Conclude City Court Session
In the city court yesterday M R Kenney pled guilty to abandoning his children and was fined 25 dollars. A 12 month sentence was imposed but suspended. Fred Ford was acquitted of disposing of crop before rent was paid. John Turner was cleared of liquor law charges. Multiple judgments were taken and cases dismissed. Stale Bread sale offered by Arnold & Abney with low prices and Costa's Delicatessen advertised fruit and phone number included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Kenney
Fred Ford
John Turner
Georgia State Drainage Meets Held in This City for Two Days
Washington reports two day Georgia State drainage meetings in the city. Aimed to discuss food control measures including price fixing, hoarding prevention, and liquor production regulation under a new administration office headed by Herbert Hoover as proposed by Representative Lever. The bill enables broad presidential powers over necessities, distribution, and potential government operation of plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Herbert C. Hoover
House
Representative Lever
Rain Ends Dry Spell with Showers Across State
A spell of dry weather broke as showers hit many localities including Athens where stones the size of small marbles whitened ground. A large Chautauqua audience heard Creature's band under rain and canvas noise. Some areas north of Athens report damage to young cotton and gardens in Statham and surrounding regions.
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Athens
Statham
Report on Premature Explosions on Ships
Washington May 22 Admiral Earle head of the bureau of ordinance concludes six inch shells made before 1900 are untrustworthy and should be withdrawn from merchant and naval ships. The Mongolia accident that killed two Red Cross nurses is not covered in the report. Also includes an advertisement for salted nuts and fresh produce from Arnold & Abney with phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Earle
Bureau of Ordinance
St. Louis
Mongolia
Red Cross
Drainage convention opens at state college with sessions
The Georgia Drainage Association holds its sixth annual convention today and tomorrow at the State College of Agriculture. Afternoon sessions begin at 3 o clock with papers on drainage by Barrow Soule Pratt and others. Thursday sessions start 10 o'clock with topics on experiment stations drainage districts and bonds. Officers elected include A R Lawton president and W McCallie secretary treasurer.
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Georgia Drainage Randking
State College of Agriculture
Lawton
B. L. Hill
Athens
Robert Arnold
A. R. Lawton
Savannah
Daprid C. Barrow
University of Georgia
of Georgia
A. M. Soule
State Agricultural College
North Carolina
Joseph Hyde Pratt
L. R. Akin
Wick
J. J
Agriculture
J. V. Philips
U. S
Washington, D
George A. Crabb
J. D. Price
State Experiment Station
Griffin
J. E. Pirkle
Monroe
J. G. Woodruff
Georgia
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
H. H. Chandler
Lavonia
I. L. Oakes
Lawrenceville
Your Last Chance for New England Mutual Policies
Positive last opportunity to obtain New England Mutual Life Insurance policies with one year war clauses. Apply today or risk missing the time limit. Claims of others receiving policies despite assertions to the contrary. Fresh trout advertised as direct from the coast at a low price.
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New England Mutual
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G. G. Bond
Board OF Education
S. F. Harris
A. M. Burney
D. E. Morse
M. J. Byrdie
V. C. Morse
L. Halsey
V. C. Drake
EB. Jefferson
Dora Murdens
L. Mack
H. Harvey
M. I. Heard
M. Davis
Littie Heard
Carter
M. W. Reid
B. Derricotte
I. Brown
Julia White
I. Harris
E. C. Paine
Aaron Cohen
Colored High School
Battallions
Russia
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Council
College Ave
Costa's Delicatessen
Hindenberg
Bullecourt
Ribot
Arnold & Abney
Costa
Col
W. McCallie
Brunswick
J. A. Pirkle
T. A. Pate
Snellville
E. A. Copeland
Greensboro
Arnold
Doer
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