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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1917

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Forty seven out of call for 379 passed without exemption claims

The Clarke county board completed the second order list examination. Of 125 examined yesterday, 15 were absent, 41 rejected as unfit, 12 of those filed exemption claims. Fifty passed and filed exemption claims, mainly for dependents. Twenty passed with no claims. Week summary shows totals: called 375, absent, 61 passed with no exemption claims, 114 passed with claims, 162 physically deficient yet filing claims, and 20 others.

Clarke Payne Henry Reid Jackson Leroy Albert Abs Strickland Durham Cheney Hoff William Jacson Humphreys Will PD Eaton Charlie Abs Kelly Bernard Rowland Hampton Hill Duncan PE Hewatt Willie Gaines Pde John Henry Austin Abraham P Lanier George Wilson PE_ Mason William PE Mims Loonie PE Deadwyler Grover PD Cooper Guy Carlton Felker John Franklin Fields George Alexander PE McHarris Will Norflett James David PD Lester James Harold Abs Elder Jordan PE Prather Claude Nelvin P Jones Allen Augustus Evans John Coleman Brown Willie PD Wychie Daniel PE Foster Frank PE Patton Lonnie Rudell Johnson Weyman PE Thomas Archie Cook PE Brown Will PE Labor P. Williams Fred Odell Thad Abse Wilson George Thomas PE Turman John PE Riddle Whit PD Whitehead Leverett Nebraska Sick Gregory Evans Watson P Moody George Washington PE Carson Jesse

Houston Chamber files rail and steamship rate complaints

The Houston Chamber of Commerce and Fidelity Cotton Oil Co filed complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking readjustment of freight rates for peanut oil, coconut oil, and soybean oil from Texas points to almost every destination in the United States.

Associated Press Houston Tex Interstate Commerce Commission Houston Chamber of Commerce Fidelity Cotton Oil Co United States Texas

Can't Be Beat the Dutch This Time

Washington reports the Netherlands government refused Germany's demand that Dutch ships repaired with German steel be reserved for German use for five years after the war. The note comes from officials in Washington on August 29.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Netherlands Germany

Son of Congressman Charged With Draft Registration Failure

Madison Wis Aug 29 United States Attorney Wolfe says warrants will be sworn for Byron Nelson son of Congressman Nelson for failing to register in the selective draft. He is in Canada on his father’s farm claiming he has not been in the United States since the draft date.

Associated Press Madison Wis United States Wolfe Byron Nelson Nelson Young Nelson Canada

List of military and civil service personnel alphabetized

A long roster of individuals with designations such as PE PD PDE and Absent entries, listing names like Howard Lumpkin Weatherly Belser Wilson Stephens Cody Bernard Anthony Johnson Clarke Jarrell Sims Durham Abney Teasley Damron Hill Davis Bussey Barksdale Long Dean Elie Dozier Rogers Williams Bender Chandler Gibson Brown Kinnebrew Hancock Elder Brooks Cobb Eidson Kelson Burton Jackson Clarke Sailors Peeler Nix Harden Weatherly Patrick Amos Pope Payne Cook Oldham Alexander Childs Renfroe Berryman McKinley Suddeth Shields Brittain Barnett Sage Spratlin Tiller Guy Anderson Beatty Wigley Jackson.

Howard Willie PE Lumpkin Samuel PE Weatherly Earl Abs Belser Richard Jefferson P Wilson Oscar P Stephens Fred Douglas P Cody Henry Bernard PD Anthony James Richard Abs Johnson Cicero PE Clarke Carey PE Jarrell David Thomas P Sims Claude PD Durham Louis PD Abney Howard Teasley Damron Fred PD Hill David Abs Davis Frank PD Bussey Thomas Nathan Abs Barksdale Andrew Daniel P Long James PE Dean Grover Cleveland PDE Elie Clarence Dozier Obie Rogers PE Willams John Bender Chandler Otis Gibson Brown Clifford P Kinnebrew Richard PD Hancock James Guy PE Elder Perry PE Brooks Howard Cobb Eidson Wilmot Kelson PE Burton Robert PE Jackson Walter PE George PE Sailors Jeppie Abs Peeler Clovis Talmadge

Navy seeks half a billion for destroyer fleet in war push

Washington Aug 29 The president approved navy estimates calling for 550 million dollars more to build destroyers to battle German submarines. Secretary Daniels will present the plan to Congress and seek 225 million dollars to expand engine and shipbuilding plants.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Navy Department Congress Daniels

Argentina Withholds Help From Allies In War

Washington Aug 29 reports that Argentina will not aid the Allied powers as Germany meets Buenos Aires demands after sinking Argentine ships. The piece notes Argentina lacks merchant fleets in trans Atlantic trade and Germany’s actions reduce fears of ship sinkings involving Argentine vessels.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Germany Buenos Aires Tti

Russians Back Wilson Reply Amid Vatican Peace Note

The Vatican peace note drew a prompt presidential reply praised by the Russian embassy as reflecting the aims of the Russian people. Washington reports note that no Vatican rejoinder is expected soon while German areas and officials criticize the reply. Diplomatic circles discuss why the president acted quickly, speculating motives to impress the Russian convention.

Wilson Associated Press Washington, D. C Vatican

Berlin Holds Off on Papal Peace Proposals

Berlin replies to the Pope with a ten day delay as the Central Powers work through responses. Negotiations between Berlin and Vienna are finished, but talks with Turkey continue. The report cites the Berlin Kreuse Zeitung as its source on August 29.

Associated Press Copenhagen Berlin Kreuse Zeitung Berlin Vienna Turkey

Little Progress On New War Bond Measures

The house shows little progress on the war bond and certificate bill before next week. The ways and means committee has advanced little. Secretary McAdoo faced questions about the United States fiscal relations with the Allies.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Ways and Means Committee McAdoo United States

State Normal to Open New Year on Thursday

State Normal welcomes the new year with opening exercises on Thursday September. Dormitories open for students on Tuesday Sept 4. Teaching staff are returning from summer duties and rest periods. Indications point to enrollment surpassing last year’s record.

Auditori Athens

British Vessels Sunk Increase 18 Ships Over 1600 Tons

London reports an admiralty statement showing higher losses from mines and submarines last week. Eighteen vessels over 1600 tons and five smaller ships were sunk, indicating a sharp rise in naval casualties.

Admiralty Associated Press London

McCommons Company Buyers Return From Chicago and New York

McCommons Company buyers have returned from Chicago after weeks gathering fall stock. Wess of the McCommons firm, a leading Southern dry goods man, selects stock to suit local tastes. J H McCommons returns from New York with a large, select fall assortment including dry goods, suits, millinery and shoes. Early fall display at McCommons' promises an attractive showing in the state.

Wess McCommons‘Chompoon Co Chicago South Athens J. H. McCommons New York McCommons McCammons

Surveying Road Mountain Country

Mr Frank O Miller recently from Harvard has worked on sanitary and road engineering plans for a highway from Hiawassee Union county to Clayton Rabun in the northeast mountain country. Bond issues have been authorized and works pressed for good grades and surfacing for an all year road. He has prepared the grounds and is now finalizing plans and specifications.

Frank O. Miller Harvard Hiawassee Union County Clayton Rabun

No Decision Yet on Price of Wheat

Wheat price fixing committee has adjourned until tomorrow without announcing a price.

Washington, D. C

Southern ports get big business

Diversion to Gulf and South Atlantic ports of virtually all movements of foodstuffs to Europe is planned as a war measure to relieve railroad congestion at eastern ports. New Orleans Savannah Charleston and Port Arthur are to be the chief loading points.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Gulf and South Atlanta Europe New Orleans Savannah Charleston Port Arthur

First Test Case on Child Labor Law Opens

In Greensboro on August 29 arguments began in the federal court over the constitutionality of the federal child labor law. Julius Parker of New York represents the plaintiff contending the act does not prohibit child labor or its commerce. Prof Roseas Pound of Harvard defends for the department of justice stating the law lacks arbitrary control over commerce.

Associated Press Greensboro N. C Julius Parker New York Roseas Pound Harvard University Department of Justice

Soldiers and Sailors Insurance Approved by House Committee

The administration soldiers and sailors insurance bill, a substitute for the pension system, was favorably reported by the house committee. The main change was cutting the optional insurance maximum for men from 10000 to 5000.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Administration Soldiers and Sailors House

Home Guard Changes Drill Days

The Athens Home Guard alters drill days from Tuesdays and Fridays to Mondays and Thursdays to accommodate members who attend YMCA gym classes. A semi weekly drill occurs this afternoon with the full company urged to assemble by 6 15 pm.

Athens

Recruits Named in Last Night's Army List

Capt Heidt lists recruits Paul White of Danielsville in the quartermaster corps regular army and Clifford N De la Peter rere of Winder a licensed pharmacist in the medical department regular army. The note ends with a prompt about saving for the next Liberty Loan.

Capt. Heidt Paul White Danielsville Quartermaster Corps Regular Army Clifford NI. de la Peterrere Winder Medical Department

American Camouflage Unit Formed to Deceive Huns

Washington Aug 29 The army chief engineers call for ingenious men to join the first American camouflage unit. Iron workers sheet metal workers and sign and scene painters will devise artificial means to fool German aviators and reveal war implements, using deception in the campaign against Germany.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Army Chief Engineers Germany

Coal Men Split On Fuel Control

Washington Aug 29 Directors of the National Coal Association meet to decide whether to accept without protest the fixed price scale. A split emerges with large producers favoring compliance and small mine owners opposing. Proponents cite presidential power to seize mines if rules are unmet while critics urge adherence to the act’s "just" price provision.

Associated Press Washington National Coal Association

Socialists Propose Conference Representation

London Aug 29 The Inter Allied socialist and labor conference commission recommends broad representation from socialist and labor groups. They protest Britain’s passport refusals to delegates. Belgians also protest attendance at the Stockholm conference.

Associated Press London Commission of Inter-Allied Socialists and Labor Conference Stockholm

Resignation Offer Rejected by Canadian Caucus

Ottawa Aug 29 Sir Robert Bordan premier of Canada offered his resignation to a caucus of supporters in parliament in favor of Sir George minister of trades and commerce. The caucus declined to accept the resignation and reaffirmed its confidence in the premier. The move followed controversy over conscription.

Associated Press Ottawa Can Robert Bordan Canada Sir George Trades and Commerce

Mr Sol Boley Returns From Eastern Market

Mr Sol J Boley has returned from Eastern markets with a large stock for the fall. Prospects look bright this season and his store will feature new fall lines across dry goods coats suits hats and ladies millinery galore.

Sol J. Boley Boley The Times

Finished Third Digest Property Clarke County

Clarke County tax receiver Jos H Dorsey yesterday afternoon sighed with relief upon completing the third and last copy of the tax digest for Clarke County this year. The task is sizable and the trio of digests makes it especially demanding. He departs tomorrow for a brief rest trip to White County, saying he has digested enough for one reason.

Jos. H. Dorsey Clarke County White County

Troops Bound for France Pass Through Athens

The second contingent bound for Europe passed through Athens last night, following the first force that went through the city two months earlier.

France Athens Europe

Kerensky vows counter revolutions will fail in crisis

Moscow August 29 Premier Kerensky closed the National conferences saying political groups criticized the provisional government but sought agreement. He vowed the government would guard the revolution and crush counter revolutions, declaring it now belongs to the people. The Day in War notes unchecked Russian army disaffection, lost vantage points near Sereth river, and potential benefit to Teutonic forces, while Verdun fighting pauses and Italian Austrian clashes continue at Gorisia Heights.

Associated Press Moscow Kerensky Sereth Moldavia Danube France Belgium Verdun Gorisia

Mrs Hemphill Thanks Friends on One Hundredth Birthday

A card from Mrs E B Hemphill of Athens expresses heartfelt thanks for the many good wishes on her centennial birthday. She notes a century of life in Athens and praises its citizens as a chief joy of her life.

Athens A. Hemphill

Daughter Of Thos Watson Dead In Athens

Death of Mrs. C. Lea, daughter of Mr. Thomas B. Watson, leads to no issue of the Jeffersonian this week. Mrs. Lea was well known in the city and had visited Athens on several occasions. Many friends in Athens will regret her passing.

Lea Thomas B. Watson Jeffersonian

War aims declared by the president in reply to the Pope

The president states the war’s object is to free the world’s peoples from the menace and power of a vast military establishment and to carry out the plan to completion. The reply to Pope Benedict underscores the global stakes and resolve.

Greene County Lands for Rent Cheap in Athens

Dozier and Company of Athens Georgia advertises bargain land rentals in Greene County. The notice lists availability Wed through Sun for eight weeks, inviting prospective tenants to inquire locally.

Greene County Dozier & Co Athens, Ga

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Houston, Tex HLES Destoyer Constructions Argentina Bea McCommons Company WR. Wess MR. McCo Soldier and Sailor Insurance Sommitte Sareth Bordan Sol Boley Russia Mrs. Hemphill Thos. Watson
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