11 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented note from a local meeting reveals a stalled discussion among board members. It mentions a 26 member body, with items tied to the strategy of the group and lingering questions about the path forward. No clear outcome is recorded.
A ledger of daily board actions shows recipients with disallowed or allowed claims, detailing names such as Burney Terrell, John Days, Lonnie Landrum, Stephen Wilkins, Oliver Lanes, Bland Willingham, and James Gaines among others, with amounts and proof status. Several entries indicate proof or lack thereof, with notes on dependents, wives, and children, and references to rejections and allowances within the same session.
A brief, fragmented readable fragment mentioning Ale Ico emia and a3 4 stare with no clear event, date, or identifiable entities. The text lacks coherent context to determine a proper news item, making a concise headline and summary challenging.
A fragment notes a battalion defeating Tuoth and forcing a retreat in a southerly direction, indicating rising casualties and a stalled offensive. Details remain scarce but imply a significant clash with territorial gains uncertain.
The Army releases its first casualty notice of the war detailing slight wounds to Sergeant M. G. Calderwood and Private W. F. Branningnan from Company F Eleventh Railway Engineers on duty in France. In Athens Tennessee locals mobilize to feed and support troops, with Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce, and community members coordinating lunches, drinks, and supplies as trains pass through town bound for camps and fronts.
Washington D. C. Sept 10 The war tax bill, the largest tax measure in U S history, passes the Senate by 69 to 4 It totals 1 4 billion dollars with 842 million from incomes and 1 06 billion from war profits Most tax provisions on publishers second class postage and luxury items are stripped in action.
Washington reports Sweden will be pressed to declare neutrality while Allies push for an end to German aid from northern European states. Officials say Swedish iron exports to Germany could end war within six months. Swedes blamed for draining foodstuffs as many work in mines and munitions. Argentina's entry could cut neutrals from its food supplies. Notices include 1917 18 student boarders registration via J. T. Dudley Phone 691 J.
Portland Me Sept 10 Associated Press Maine voters rejected woman suffrage two to one in a special election. With about a third of precincts reported the early tally favored the defeat and the result could stand if the remaining districts mirror this ratio.
Paris authorities report Paul Painlevé accepted the task of forming a new war cabinet to replace Ribot. The ministry will focus on national unity and marshal the government’s full strength to intensify the conduct of the war.
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