U S Destroyer Hit by U Boat in War Zone
An American destroyer patrolling the war zone was torpedoed by a submarine yesterday. Gunners Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram of Pratt City Alabama was killed and five wounded. The ship reached port damaged. name and exact location not released. This marked the first US warship struck since the war began.
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Associated Press
Washington
Osmond Kelly Ingram
Pratt City
Ala
Sims
Navy Department
Department
Organized Effort 10 Defeat Bonds Faced Positive Reports
Washington reports an organized effort to discourage Liberty Loan sales with pro German influence across states. Better campaign news arrives as subscriptions top 1.26 billion, possibly reaching 1.5 billion. Soldiers at Camp Wheeler to date pledge 333000 to the second Liberty Loan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Lord
War Department
War Risk Insurance Conference
United States
Minnesota
Texas
Liberty Loan Campaign
Treasury
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Germans Hold Island of Oesel in Gulf of Riga
Washington reports Austria’s army worn down requiring Landstrum reinforcements for first line duty. Germans hold entire island of Oesel at the head of the Gulf of Riga, while Russian forces remain cut off from Petrograd. Berlin says booty and prisoners taken, and infantry actions continue on the Dvina front. Submarine warfare resurges as twelve British merchant ships over 1,600 tons were sunk last week.
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Washington
Austria
Landstrum
Switzerland
Oestel
Gulf of Riga
Petrograd
Berlin
Oesel
Dvina
Haig
London
Admiralty
Chancellor Barrow Birthday Celebrated At University
Today marks the birthday anniversary of Chancellor D C Barrow of the University of Georgia and his wife Mrs Barrow. He has been in declining health but was at his campus office yesterday and friends hope for a swift recovery. Messages of congratulations flow from students and alumni, honoring the couple on this date. Winter Queen apples promoted by Arnold and Abby.
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D. C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Old Georgia
Grey Chancellor
Barrow
Pate Ginn Receives Dual Sentences In Superior Court
The term's most watched cases ended with a guilty verdict against Pate Ginn for robbery and a related assault charge. He faces a $500 fine or twelve months on the first count and three years for the second. Additional rulings include divorces, fines for gun and liquor offenses, and a pending grand jury report.
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Superior Court
Pate Ginn
Cobb
Ginn
Will Bates
Mary Holt
Spencer Holt
Goldie Richards
R. R. Richards
Farris Thomas
Iaculd
Ying
Andrew Magaughey
Tobe Lester
Kimball Hoke
Finker Hoke
Willie Adams
Athens Burial Association
Ferguerson
New Law Cuts Intrigue Plan In Latin Countries
Washington reports investigations show German firms in western republics used earnings to spur strikes in mines and oil fields as part of propaganda efforts suppressed by the trading with the enemy act. Officials call the move a crushing blow to German intrigue in Mexico and Latin America.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Sharp reminder sent coal men by Garfield
Washington October 17 Associated Press Sharp telegrams were sent by Fuel Administrator Garfield to miners and operators in the midwestern coal fields reminding them of their pledge not to reduce output and warning that pressure for price revision would delay a decision. The strike in Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana fields threatens to spread to other regions.
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Washington
Garfield
Middle Western
Miinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Germany Would Let Americans Starve in Camps
Washington reports Charles Smith, an escapee from Kiel, describes American prisoners in German camps facing starvation without Red Cross and Y M C A aid. Ferndell Maple Syrup ad inserted amid the dispatch and prize promotions from Arnold & Abney and Quaker Grits.
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Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Stockholm
State Department
Charles Smith
Connecticut
Kiel
Red Cross
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR FOOD CONSERVATION MEET SUNDAY
Washington reports details of an Allied conference in London urging food conservation. Neutrals are urged to cut off supplies to Germany by tightening the blockade and forcing neutral nations to supply only their own excess goods.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
Traffic Rules Urged By Police Chief Beusse
Police Chief Beusse asks all motorists to help enforce traffic rules. Drivers should park at a forty degree angle to the curb, circle at intersections to turn, signal before turns or stops, and avoid parking on specified blocks. A full traffic ordinance will be printed next week with strict enforcement to follow.
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Beusse
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Lumpkin
Washington and
Clayton
Jackson Street
Thomas Street
Two Soldiers Killed in Trolley Collision near Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg South Carolina October 17 two soldiers were killed and several others injured in a head on collision between two trolley cars traveling between Camp Wadsworth and the city. Reports indicate the deceased were members of a New York military unit.
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Associated Press
Spartanburg
8. C
Camp Wadsworth
New York
Rally at the Octagon for food conservation in Athens
Arrangements are made for a Sunday afternoon rally at the Octagon in Athens and Clarke County to promote food conservation and Pledge Card Week from October 28 to November 4. Chairman T. B. Mell leads speakers including H. J. Rowe and Dr. A. M. Soule with Harghey's Orchestra providing patriotic music.
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Athens
Clarke County
T. 8. Mell
Eee
H. J. Rowe
Overture
Hargh
Two Associate Fuel Controllers Named in Athens Plan
Fuel Administrator W. F. Dosey appoints Mr. T. B. Mell and Prof. W. D. Hooper as associates to manage Athens coal supply. A meeting of local coal dealers is set for tonight at 8 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to review laws, fix coal prices, and arrange distribution.
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W. F. Dosey
Athens
L. G. Hartman
T. 8. Mell
W. D. Hooper
Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
Dorafy
Liberty Loan Speakers Address Packed Picture Houses
Col. Michael, head of the district Liberty Loan drive, and Dr. J. M. Pound of the State Normal School spoke to packed audiences at the Strand and Elite theatres last night. The Strand featured a Liberty Loan film to stress the campaign.
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Col. Michael
Liberty Loan
J. M. Pound
State Normal School
Strand
Rummage Sale At King Hodges To Aid Church Drive
The First Methodist church ladies plan a rummage sale at the King Hodges stores on Broad Street this Saturday and Monday. Proceeds support church missions and the sale offers bargains for shoppers. Volunteers may drop items Friday for collection and a team will be on site to receive donations.
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First Methodist Church
King-Hodgson
Broad Street
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