Exemption claims denied by board in Clarke county list
The Tuesday list details twenty one exemption claims denied or allowed after the draft physicals. Names include Robert Hawkes Mrs. and child, Roy Mewborn in service, Erwin Swain with wife and child, and many others with varying proof statuses. Ministers and independents appear, with several disallowed for lack of proof. others receive approval for wife and children and dependent relatives.
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Superior Court Room
Clarke
Robert G. Hawkes
R. J. Hardeman
Roy Watson Mewborn
Erwin Jones Swain
Watson Daniel
Press Barnett
P. L. Davis
James Ernest Sikes
John Butler Teat
J. B. Winter
Roy Murray
T. A. C. McMahan
Augustus Sims
Mead Griffin
Ben F. Hinton
H. C. Erwin
Garnett Avery Doster
A. G. Elder
Walter Payne Winkfield
J. W. Davis
Geo. Arthur Booth
J. F. Whitehead
Odell Winfrey
Allen Homer Cunningham
C. K. Roberts
Enos Williams
Jesse Thos. Wood
W. D. McCombs
C. D. Booth
John George Petropol
Greece
United States
Tobe Winigrey
Willie Calloway
Will Byron Smith
D. N. Bishop
Pred Hackney
Roy Marable
Henry Grady Crowe
H. McKinnon
Athens Manpower List: Twenty-Five More Reported for the Army
The local selection board certifies twenty-five additional men from Clarke County as prospective National Army members. Names include Terrell Burnett, Isaac Jones, Berry George Capton, Milton George, Will Henry Bates, Wm. Philips, Albert Wiggins, Melvin Mauldin, Arthur Paul Garrison, Fal Hodgson Arnold, Charlie Hightower, Robert Mack, Horace Malphurs, James Howard Graham, Otis Marable, John Days, Samuel Redding, Henry Carlton Briscoe, Carter Daniels, and John Mason, all Athens residents with addresses on Finley, Bryant, Jackson, Cook, and surrounding streets.
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Clarke
National Army
Terrell Burnett
East Oaks
Athens
Bell
Arthur
Crawford
Jones, Isaac
Poplar St
Capton
Berry George
Vine St
George
Milton
Jackson St
Bates
Will Henry
A.” Philips
Robert
Wiggins
Albert C
Finley
Mauldin
Melvin
Garrison
Arthur Paul
Bryant St
Arnold
Fal Hodgson
Newton St
Moore
Wm. Ephram
Hightower
Charlie
Church St
Mack
Pulaski St
Patman
Lonnie
Whitehall
Jackson
Farris Lucius
Cleveland St
A. Malphurs
Horace Edgar
Lumpkin
No Anti-Draft Meet Called After Threats to Speaker
The anti draft meeting in Macon Georgia is canceled after Thomas E Watson received threatening letters and his family would not allow him to speak. In Washington four St Paul residents filed the first appeals in the Supreme Court contesting the army law.
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Associated Press
Macon
C. A. Yarborough
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Minnesota
Archbishop James Blenk Dies Poor in New Orleans
New Orleans records show Archbishop James Blenk died nearly penniless with an estate under 560 dollars after funeral expenses. He passed away on April 20 and his executor revealed the financial details today.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
James Blenk
Bishop Blenk
Court Panel Grants Or Denies Claims By Name List
A county board reviews claims for individuals including Dink Martin Charley Johnson and others. Several were allowed such as Hugh W White Geo N Brown and J R Davis while others labeled no proofs or disallowed. The final item notes the last number passed as 232 and that the board will continue its work today.
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Dink Martin
Charley Johnson
Harry Towns, Jr
Hugh W. White
John Harden
Willie Harris Bartlett
Lewis Bentley
Harvey Henry Seagraves
J. R. Davis
John Ware Harris
Henry Hailes
Geo. N. Brown
Lenny Cornelius Hawkins
C. C. Bridges
Lester Richardson Henderson
P. W. Hudson
Willie
Gregory
Col
Wes
Beaverdam Drainage Project Reclaims 1600 Acres
Clarke and Oglethorpe and Madison counties approve final Beaverdam drainage plan to reclaim about 1600 acres. Elections for drainage commissioners set for September 15 at Athens courthouse. Project promises vast bottomland corn gains with prior Walton farmer paid $500 for Jack's Creek drainage, now offered $2000 for this year's crop.
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County Commissioners of
Clarke
Beaverdam
Oglethorps
Madison
Athens
Walton
Jack's Creek
Rioting in Spain as Strike Proclaimed
Rioting spread in Barcelona and other towns as a general strike was proclaimed. Reports say a republic was proclaimed at Bilbao and Zaragoza with many casualties. Artillery destroyed three buildings while liberal newspapers were suppressed. The outbreak appears driven by discontented workers not backed by Catalonian leaders.
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Associated Press
Barcelona
Spain
Bilboa
Saragossa
Canadians Break German Lines Near Lens In Major Push
British front dispatches say French and Canadian forces smashed into German positions northwest of Lens, seizing key terrain near the city heart. Canadian troops reportedly advanced 2,000 yards, repelling counterattacks, while French units captured Rogneville and Samogneux. German losses described as heavy.zeppelin destroyed off Denmark.
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Lens
Associated Press
France
Verdun
Rogneville
Samogneux
Starloka
Galicia
Rumania
Denmark
No Man’s Land
County Agent Joe Woodruff resigns to take district role
County Farm Agent Joe G Woodruff, after two to three years in Clarke and Oconee counties, will resign to accept a district agent position with headquarters in Walton County overseeing Oconee Walton and nearby counties. The board of county commissioners approved the move with resolutions praising his service. Clarke will hire a full time agent, and Oconee will appoint its own agent. T. Burns, a graduate of the State College of Agriculture, is expected to be chosen for Clarke’s vacancy.
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Joe Woodruff
Joe G. Woodruff
Clarke
Oconee
Will
Walton County
Walton
Board of County Commissioners
Woodruff
Ocone County
T. 8. Burns
State College of Agriculture
President fixes coal prices for all US mines
Washington reports the President set fixed prices for bituminous coal from every mine in the United States. Prices are based on cost production estimates from the trade commission with the country divided into 29 districts. A coal administrator will be named, and H A Garfield of Williams College is rumored for appointment. Prices run about 2 to 3.50 per ton under the government maximum, subject to later reconsideration as fuel administration methods are organized.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
The
Trade Commission
H. A. Garfield
Williams College
Leaders split on drafting wealth tax increases
Washington Aug 21 leaders debate war profit taxes as increases in the total levy are regarded as certain. Antagonism grows between factions pushing and opposing drastic rates on big incomes while finance committee leaders consider amendments proposing higher surtax on large fortunes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Finance Committee
New Trial Denied To Negro Murderer
Albert Sanders, a black taxicab driver, was sentenced to hang for the murder of Mrs. Julia Hess. Judge Leigh denied a new trial in Mobile circuit court, and the case will be appealed.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Albert Sanders
Julia Hess
Leigh
Belgian Mission Gets Heartiest Reception
The Belgian war commission received New York’s warmest welcome at City Hall with Mayor Mitchell officiating as he greeted the visitors. The Aug 21 reception marked a strong show of support for foreign missions and their efforts during wartime.
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Associated Press
New York
Firs Foreign Missions
Belgian War Commission
Mitchell
Fourteen Arrested on Espionage Act Charge in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls reports fifteen Germans arrested today on espionage act violations. They were taken to Yanktown for a preliminary hearing as authorities progress the case amid wartime security measures.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Yanktown
Cotton Shortage Darkens Global Market
Washington Aug 21 Senator Smith of South Carolina denied reports that American cotton is reaching Germany and Austria. He said four million bales less are exported to Europe since the war began as consumption surpasses production. The recent surplus is gone and the world faces a cotton shortage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Smith
South Carolina
Senate
Germany
Austria
Europe
Here's Why Price of Iron's Up in Germany
Emperor William announced two and a quarter million iron crosses of the second class were distributed up to June 1. Clarke county is to be examined and passed upon with many awaiting eligible men. the full quote and more are anticipated.
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Germany
Associated Press
Amsterday
Emperor Willam
Clarke County
Food Census to Be Taken At Once
Washington Aug 21 A nation wide food survey will start immediately under new food laws. The census will cover hundred items of food with a quick survey of eighteen principal articles first. A complete census will follow after crops are gathered and all figures will bear August List. All information is to be turned over to the food administrator.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of i Agriculture
Cuba Turns Over Four German Prize Vessels
Havana August 21 President Men cal signed the degree transferring to the United States four German steamships seized as prizes when war was declared under the conscription act the best men are not covered they are selected as the pick of the manpower of the nation to do the highest and noblest service for the world
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Cuba
Associated Press
Havana
Mene- Cal
United States
First US war activity summaries promised by Baker
Washington reports the first official summary of U S war activities will be issued soon by Secretary Baker. Weekly statements will follow and Baker will issue details as the military advisors deem wise. When American troops engage in action in France daily statements will be released. Naval disasters will be disclosed promptly by Secretary Daniels.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Baker
Acton
France
Daniels
Murderous De Crawfordville. Double murder near town
Special to the Banner Crawfordville Georgia August 21 Seaborn J Jones aged 60 was murdered last night at his home near Crawfordville His colored cook also killed Oscar Allen a neighbour was captured this morning nearby and jailed awaiting superior court trial He allegedly confessed saying he borrowed money then murdered Jones with a pistol axe hoe and iron rod Neighbors heard screams alarm raised by a nearby negro who told A J Harper then Allen was tracked by a posse and captured amid excitement but no violence expected during court week
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Banner
Crawfordville
Seaborn J. Jones
Washor
Jee
Jones
Oscar Allen
Allen
Jones Nome
A. J. Harper
General Strike Considered to Press Navy Yard Wage Demands
New York delegates at the shipyard workers meeting vote to instruct the marine trades council to call a general strike in New York yards to win a four dollar fifty cent daily wage. The item appears amid local society notes and visits of relatives in Comer and nearby towns.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Trades Council
Go-Between Kalman Gruber Sentenced Two Years
New York reports Kalman Gruber, a go-between for exemption board members, found guilty of taking bribes to grant exemptions. He received a two year federal prison term to be served in Atlanta.
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Associated Press
New York
Kalman Gruber
Atlanta
No Shortage Rifles For American Armies
Washington Aug 21 There is no shortage of rifles for the American forces sent to Europe. The expedition will carry an average of two rifles to each man. It may be necessary for the national army in training for one company to use rifles in the morning and another in the afternoon for a short while. An enormous supply of Enfield rifles equipped to accommodate American ammunition will be delivered soon.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
National Army
Enfield
Nea
Japanese Mission Arrives in Washington for Dinner
A Japanese mission is due in Washington City on August 22. President will host a dinner for the visitors Thursday as part of their official visit to the capital.
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Washington City
Washington, D. C
Hart Superior Court Postponed to October
Hartwell Georgia August 21 On account of Sheriff Fred Joneson Clerk John C Richardson and Solicitor General Steve Skelton being engaged in the exemption board duties the northern Judicial Circuit has postponed court until the fourth Monday in October Judge A J Cobb was to have presided as Hodges is disqualified in many cases The court will go over to the noted time
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Hartwell
Fred Joneson
John C. Richardson
Steve Skelton
Walter Hodgen
Northern Judicial Circuit
A. J. Cobb
Hodges
Off For Trip to The Carolina Mountains
Dr J N Betts and Messrs B M Betts and P Y Betts will leave this morning about 7 oclock in Dr Betts Maxwell car for a trip to the Carolina mountains. They will go first to Franklin and then to other points of interest in the Land Above the Clouds.
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J. N. Betts
Messrs. B. Mbetta
P. Y. Betts
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F. H. Kroner
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