Clarke's Second Quota Sends Men to Camp Gordon
The article chronicles the departure of Clarke's second quota for Camp Gordon. It highlights remarks by Judge Holden and others praising patriotic duty, the dignity of service, and the collective effort of local families, with a banquet at the Georgian and a parade led by Home Guards. It notes speeches by T. W. Reed, Judge G. C. Thomas, Rev. Dr. J. W. Lynch, Mr. Mell, and Judge A. J. Cobb urging support for democracy and warning against treason.
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H. M. Holden
Holden
France
America
Camp Gordon
Georgian
C. H. Arnold
Arnold
Barrow
J. L. Morris
Hie
M. C
T. W. Reed
Reed
Europe
Therty Sons of America
T. S. Mell
Mell
Tror
Ood
Kaiser
Germany
Black Jack
Pershing
LaFayette
A. J. Cobb
Andrew Cobb
Mr. Reed
Reorganization Buying System Urged by Business Group
Atlantic City Sept 18 Speakers at the War Convention of American Business Men urged a complete overhaul of federal purchasing. They said the War Industries Board lacks full authority and called for a new government department akin to Britain’s ministry of munitions. Secretaries Baker and Lane urged close business government cooperation.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
War Industries Board
Ministry of Munitions
Baker
Lane
Georgia 10th falls short of 2000 men in draft
Atlanta reports figures from the adjutant general's office show Georgia will fall about 2000 white men short in the draft. The shortfall reflects civilian and military mobilization during the period, with officials noting ongoing recruitment challenges.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Adjutant Apes Office
Georgia
War aims and conscription notes from Paris and judges
Paris reports outline wartime aims including Alsace Lorraine disannexation and a just peace. Premier Paintleve pledges sacrifice and patriotism. A court description labels conscripts as slaves to virtue and duty, praising selectmen as elite representatives of a great government. The address ends with calls to soldiers to honor the Republic.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Cobb
Arth
Washington
Lee
Grant
Reed
Historic Athens Institutions Open New Year
In Athens the University of Georgia and Lucy Cobb Institute begin terms on the same day. The university opens with formal exercises and a large registration, while Lucy Cobb marks its sixtieth year with brief, informal programs led by Miss Rutherford and others. The student bodies include girls from ten states and feature new travel lectures and local entertainments.
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University of Georgia
Bow
Lucy Cobb
Athens
Japan Joins Allies In War Effort Vows Aid
Boston reports Viscount Ishii declares Japan will support the United States and Allies, cooperate and contribute to the war. He asserts treaties are binding and that Japan has fulfilled its duties to help free the Pacific and stand with the allied nations.
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Associated Press
Boston
Japan
America
Viscount Ishii
Madame Lustrat Named Clarke County War Council Chair
Madame Lustrat of Athens is appointed chair of the Clarke county unit of the Council of National Defense in Georgia. She will collect statistics on Clarke county women’s war work and report on Athens activities since 1914. A registration plan is being organized with a county chair and committee ahead of registration day in October.
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Atlanta
Samuel M. Inman
Georgia
Woman's Committee Council National Defense
Madame J. Lustrat
Athens
Clarke County
Council of National Defense
Madame Lustrat
M. Inman
Sheppard W. Foster
Russians Rally and Stand Firm Against Foe
Russia, recovering from recent troubles, mobilizes to face a common enemy as its army leadership is recognized. Northern forces seize German positions near Riga. Romanians engage the invaders while raids intensify on multiple fronts.
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Associated Press
Russia
Riga
Aisne
Balasizza
Negro found murdered tied to tree after shooting near Simonton Bridge
Rufus Moncrief, about 27, was found early yesterday riddled with bullets and tied to a sapling beside the Oconee near the Clarke Oconee line. A card declared a white woman assault would not be repeated. Authorities suspect a gambling quarrel, not lynching, with evidence pointing to an organized cover story.
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Rufus Moncrief
Simonton
Oconee
Clarke
Seven Billion Deficit Bill Passes Unanimously
The $7,000,000,000 war deficiency bill passed the House today unanimously. It is the largest supply measure in U S history and now goes to the Senate where prompt action is expected. It appropriates large sums for army and navy coastal fortifications.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
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