Harris Named Georgia Senator In Democratic Convention
Macon Ga Oct 3 The Georgia Democratic convention nominated Hon W J Harris as senator elect to succeed the resigning Senator Hard along with other routine officers The Watson Vinson contest sparked debate over procedure with supporters opposing moving the case to the state committee and the convention rules committee proposing referral to the executive committee for action.
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W. J. Harris
Senate
Watson
Macon
Serine
Hardin
Senate of War
Dureey
United States
Georgia
Hia
Doe
Royal Forces
Harriy
Dor Rey
State Committee
Burrell
Hancock County
Vinyon
Callaway
Augusta
St Andrew's
Cobb
Athens
State Board Warns Against Epidemic Influenza Reported in Georgia
State Board of Health warns against influenza or Spanish influenza, noting it is not new but can be serious with rapid spread. The report urges precautions, rest, warmth, fresh air, good nutrition, and medical care, and explains transmission via secretions and shared items. It advises disinfection of contaminated linen and thorough cleaning and airing of rooms after illness.
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Georgia
Miust
Cotton Ginned in Georgia Ahead of September First
The director of the census bureau announces the preliminary report on cotton ginned in Georgia for the 1917 and 1918 crops. Readable county figures include Clarke and nearby counties such as Morgan Newton Oconee Oglethorpe and additional notes on varieties.
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Bureau of the Census
Department of Yqerce
Georgia
Clarke
Morgan Newton
Oglethorpe
Naval Patrol Boat Tampa Sunk Off England
The Tampa formerly the coast guard cutter Miami with 118 aboard was sunk in the Bristol Channel off England on September 26 while escorting a convoy. Vice Admiral Sims reports the loss to be probably the war’s greatest so far, with many crew listed as missing from Florida and nearby states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Qet
Tampa
Coast Guard
Miami
Navy Department
Bristol Channel
Englam
Sims
Navy
Florida
A. OH
Me' Seern
Ai Bozentiin
W. L. Fulton
J. J. Adams
Perry Roberts
W. Weech
H. L. Evans
Eugene Johnson
C. H. Thompson
Key West
B. H. Lane
Lakewood
Football for the Army at Washington
The War Department committee on education and war training authorized football for students in Army training camps this fall. Practice is limited to 90 minutes daily and intercollegiate games in October are restricted to Saturdays, with two October games allowed for longer absences from school.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department Committee On Education and War Training
Oconee Fair Opens With Large Agricultural Display
In Watkinsville on October 3 and 4 residents view the largest county exhibit at the courthouse featuring a notable livestock show led by county farm demonstrator D. Truitt. The drought impacted the canning club crops but Mrs. Nellie Saylor organized a fine showing. A parade of agriculture and patriotic floats is planned Friday with R. B. Harrison overseeing food administration remarks.
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Watkinsville
County
Court House
Fivestock
D. Truitt
County Farm
Canning Club
Oconee
Nellie Saylor
R. B.harrison
Food Administration Department
Reece
Pepe
Soneons
Mr. S. B
Truitt
la Sanjor
Lens Evacuated as Allied Forces Push in Northern France
From Rome to Washington an Associated Press report notes Lens and Armentieres, key French coal and manufacturing centers, evacuated by Germans. British American French lines advance. Barazzo base destroyed. Armentieres seizure tightens Allied positions near Lille and Douai while coal fields open for U S forces.
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Lens
Armentiers
Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Barazzo
Orlando
France
Armentieres
Albania
Adriatic
Ocbrida
Reuters
North Sea
Ghent
Menin
Courtrai
Lille
Douai Fortress
Arras
Cambrai
Washington
Scarpa
Cambraiae
Pershing
Hart County Soldier Speaks For Liberty Loan Drive
A wounded Hart county soldier, identified as Teasley, announces the Fourth Liberty Loan effort in Athens and Clarke County. The wounded hero urges local residents to support the drive as the war mobilizes manpower and resources.
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Hart Boy
Liberty Loan
Athens
Clarke County
Teasley
Sneeier
Atlanta District Gets Off With a Good Bond Lead
Atlanta district reports show a strong start for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign. W C Ward cites lack of definite reports yet and notes rural areas particularly active. Planters are urged to invest as no government price will be fixed for cotton and profitable prices are anticipated for the new crop.
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Atlanta
Sixth Federal Reserve District
W.C. Ward
Fourth Liberty Loan
Baf
Clarke Board Sends Squedier to Fort Thomas
Clarke board inducts Grady Black of this city into service in response to a call for one limited Reserve man. The notice mentions Fort Thomas and local businesses Arnold & Abney selling Norfolk oysters and Devonshire sausage with limited quantities.
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Clarke Board
Sqedier
Fort Thomas
Grady Black+ man
We Thomas, Ky
Spanish Flu Spreads Rapidly Across U S Army Camps
Reports to the public health service show the Spanish influenza spreading nationwide and in army camps with a rising death rate. New cases at army camps exceed 12 000 though down from yesterday, with about 130 pneumonia cases and 331 deaths reported.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wna
Public Health Service
Surgeon General's Office
Army Officers Indicted in Federal Conspiracy Case
Washington October 3 Colonel H W J Hirsch and Lieutenant Samuel Grass of the Quartermasters corps along with Harry and Leo Rosenwasser of Rosenwasser Bros Inc and twelve government inspectors and plant workers were indicted by a Brooklyn grand jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government.
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Associated Press
Washington
HW. J Hirsch Ang
Samuel Grass
Quartermasters Corps
Harry and Leo Rosaenwasser
Rosdenwiseer Bros, Inc
Rowkenwasser
Brooklyn
Secretary McAdoo urges quick passage of war revenue bill
Washington warns that Congress must enact the war revenue bill promptly or risk financial disarray for nations' finances. McAdoo's letter to Chairman Simmons spurs Senate finance committee to expedite revision of the House draft and disrupt plans to adjourn for elections starting October 20. Simmons fears reporting the bill before October 20 may be impossible as five House members plan three day recesses.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
McAdoo
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
House
Immons
States close all schools amid influenza outbreak
Harrisburg and Wilmington report orders to shut down all schools and places of amusement and to close saloons and churches as local authorities decide. The health departments act to curb spread of the epidemic.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Commissioner of Health
Pennsylvania
Six Athens Boys Join Camp Jesup This Week
Amid unclear text, report indicates six Athens boys are to attend Camp Jesup this week alongside others awaiting assignments. Mentions names and transport corps context with fragmented wording and uncertain details.
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Athens
Jesup
Motdh Transport Corps
Eng Peat Ffermenters d
Chares
Jay Contt
Peter
Pavel
Earnest
Jac
Free Clinic Planned in Athens City Area
Organization takes shape for a city wide free clinic in Athens. Doctors have been called for Friday night at the court house to perfect plans and ensure all physicians in the area attend the gathering.
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Ers
Athans Ie
Board of Commissioners
Court Bourke
Athens Ag
Mutiny Trial at Camp Gordon Ends in Discharge
Camp Gordon headquarters announces sentences for soldiers convicted of mutiny. Each man receives a dishonorable discharge and confinement in federal prison for the offense.
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Camp Gordon
Sentengi
Ios
Prices to regulate all clothing under wartime controls
Washington October 3 the distribution of almost all wearing apparel is to be controlled by war industry regulations pro script ing fixed prices. The plan was disclosed at a special meeting of the National Retail Dry Goods Association with remarks by leaders on price controls for clothing.
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Associated Pre
Washington
War
Industrien
Busals
Barach Inamrad
National ‘Retail Dry Goods Association
Allies Victory Urges Steady Effort in Liberty Loan Drive
Wossington Oct 3. Secretary McAdoo warns Americans not to let Allied successes slacken the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. He urges continued effort as American forces remain in battle, stressing renewed vigor to sustain the campaign.
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Wossington
McAdoo
Germany
Market finds praised by John Le Baothi on Georgia trip
John Le Baothi returned from a trip to the centers where he purchased a fine selection of items for markets today. He reports the items as among the finest and widely sought.
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John’ le Baothi
Georgis
Ceffters
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