Keep the Records Straight Lest We Forget in Georgia
Open letter from Senator Hoke Smith replies to an Athens Banner editorial, attacking Smith as a demagogue and hypocrite. It confronts claims about Smith’s Senate votes, Wilson administration support, and past governorship policies, accusing the Banner and editor Hugh Rowe of false charges and urging readers to judge Smith by his Congressional Record and actions.
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Hoke Smith
Banner
Georgia
Smith
Sherman
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Neave Eno
Gut Palla
House
Atlanta
Hardwick
James Tt. Gray
Atlanta Journal
United States Mail
Esten i Pe
University
of Georgia
The
Georgia Historical Association
Andrew J. Cobb
Cobb
Senator Smith
Liberty Loan drive kicks off with nationwide push
The Associated Press reports a strong start to the Liberty Loan drive as tens of thousands subscribe, aiming for the three billion minimum and possibly reaching five billion with steady daily totals. In Georgia, remarks criticize a senior senator over wartime policy and constitutional reach, urging Congress to grant broad war powers and end delays.
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Tr Rtener
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
nec +essary
Complete unit will be trained at each of the sixteen cantonments
The War Department plans to train full negro units at all sixteen National Army cantonments, not just those with many recruits, as Secretary Baker announced amid ongoing war effort and public bids for efficiency.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Army
National Guard
War Department
Baker
Liberty Loan drive opens as McAdoo urges unity
Secretary McAdoo urged national resolve as the Liberty Loan campaign opened in this district stating a single bond issue failure would be a greater loss than battlefield disaster. About 20 000 workers were in the field across the sixth federal reserve district with 500 boy scouts helping in Atlanta. Farmers in the district claimed they could meet allotments, while eight large subscriptions pushed the day’s total past $32 500 000 in New York.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Liberty Loan
McAdoo
America
War Department
Atlanta
Sixth
Federal Reserve District
Wellborn
Liberty Loan Committee
IGHT
New York
Liberty
War tax revenue estimates and House passage
The Associated Press reports estimates show war tax revenue near 5 million dollars in the bill. Democratic Leaders announce the 634 Fs en¢ée report, noting it is 70 million more than drafts carried. Simmons predicts Senate action soon and Kitchin expects adoption this week without a roll call. Leaders anticipate sending the bill to final form and going home tonight.
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Associated “Press
Washington
Iel
Ravenue
Simmons
Senate
Kitchin
Japan's Pledge to Respect The Others
A fragment notes a pledge by Japan and other nations to honor commitments and mutual respect, signaling a promise within a broader diplomatic context. The brief line hints at international cooperation and adherence to agreed norms among nations.
Home Guard Drill and Liberty Bond Message
The notice urges Athens Home Guard members to attend an 8 30 p m drill in front of the county courthouse and promotes Liberty Bonds as safe investments. A bank official argues that buying bonds is not a donation but a secure way to fund the war effort, stressing government backing and the need for national financing.
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Deeple
United States
Theathnani
Athens
Om Hiand
Owlet
H. Abit Nix
Red Cross
Savings Bank
Pan T
New York
America
Germany
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Hugh Rowe
Athens Banner
Athens, Georgia
Col. M. G. Michael
Con-Riers
Arnold & Abney
Clarke
Col
M. G. Michael
Col. Michael
Michael
Congress of the Nation
Union
Federal
Japan
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