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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1917

Page

2

Century-Old Athens Matriarch Honored At 100th Birthday

Mrs. Sarah A. Hemphill of 297 Prince Avenue Athens Ga celebrated her centennial with a mid afternoon party attended by family friends and neighbors. Flowers from the First Methodist Sunday school Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and many others adorned the home as gifts included a silver pitcher and a Morris chair. Hundreds of messages poured in from across Georgia and California while Rev S R Belk and Mildred Rutherford offered remarks and refreshments were served during the reception.

Sarah A. Hemphill Prince Avenue First Methodist Sunday School of Atlanta Hemphill Chamber of Commerce of Athens Robert Hemphill Hancock Miss Frierson Georgia California Felicit Ation Scorea Indy Mr. Eaks S. R. Belk

Germany replies to Argentina on submarine war, satisfactory

Buenos Aires report states Germany’s note on the submarine campaign is satisfactory. It says Germany will modify the blockade to allow food ships under the Argentine flag to sail, and promises indemnity for the sinking of the Toro.

Buenos Aires Germany Toro

Cruiser Sinks Uboat Which Sank a Steamer

An Atlantic port report describes a British cruiser sinking a German submarine after it torpedoed a steamer. The cruiser dropped a water bomb, the U boat hit it and blew high out of the sea. Only two survivors were recovered from the submarine.

Atlantic

Army Enlistments Exceed 200000 Since April First

Washington reports more than 200000 war volunteers have enlisted in the regular army since April 1. The gain surpasses the required number by about 17000 to reach full authorized war strength.

Washington, D. C

Little Chance Of Leak Thro Mexico

Officials in touch with German activity say Allied censorship governs Mexican information flows to Germany, making Mexico the least efficient route for U S to reach German networks. The assessment comes from representatives involved since before World War I. Later, a social story details Mrs Hemphill celebrating her birthday with a quiet, active day and thanks to friends.

Mexico City Mall Mexico United States Germany

President rejects Pope peace plan over German autocracy

The president rejected the Pope's peace proposals, saying dealing with Germany's rulers would not secure enduring peace. He urged faith in the German people and noted the war’s high water mark, signaling Allied support for decisive action against an autocratic regime.

Associated Press Washington Germany Washington, D. C

Italians Hold Front as Battle Eases in Several Fronts

Moscow reports General Kornitoff remains hopeful conference talks will lead to reform measures. Violence abates on Moldavian and Bukovina fronts while Italians and Austrians clash near Gorizia. Bad weather slows fighting in Flanders and Verdun with German counter-attacks halted. Russians in Bukovina show disaffection as Teutons gain positions near Novoselbia.

Kornitoff Moscow Flanders France Verdun Gorizia Vienna Montesanto Bukovina Novoselbia Moldavia

City Schools Set Fall Term Start Date

The fall term of the city public schools begins Wednesday at 9 o clock on September 5 with Prof. G. G. Bond entering his thirty second year as superintendent. Teachers attend the normal and plan courses as examinations start Monday for students who failed promotions last year.

City Public Schools G. G. Bond Ciy

Savannah Board of Trade to print farm buyers directory

The Savannah Board of Trade in Savannah Georgia will print five thousand copies of a directory listing buyers of farm products. It will categorize buyers by items such as eggs poultry canned goods peanuts and perishable vegetables and will be distributed across South Georgia. The board plans a cooperative warehouse and may invite a Florida firm to establish a bonded commission warehouse in Savannah if local efforts fail.

Savannah Savannah Board of Trade South Georgia Board of Trade Cooperative Commission Warehouse Company Florida

Thirteen Pass Army Exam. Many Exemptions Filed Yesterday

Seventeen passed with no exemptions while many filed for exemption. Of 123 examined, thirty four were rejected for physical defects or deficiency. Nine claimed exemption after rejection and fifty five passed and filed exemption claims mostly due to dependents.

Enthusiastic Highway Tour Comes to Close

The Bankhead Highway Locating Commission finished its Atlanta to Birmingham route survey for the Atlanta Birmingham and Memphis division. Members included Dr. W. M. Riggs and Prof. Hale Houston with counterparts from Georgia South Carolina and national groups. A large Atlanta gathering marked the close with a luncheon and banquet as officials prepare the official route report within thirty days.

Birmingham Bankhead National Highway Locating Commission Atlanta Atlanta, Birmingham Memphis Bankhead Highway Locating Commission W. M. Riggs Clemson College 8. C Hale Houston South Carolina A. A. Camp Winder, Ga Maurice C. Eldridge United States Dr. Riggs Prof Houston T. S. Plowman J. A. Rountree Bankhead National Highway Association A. G. Batchelder American Automobile Association Georgia Automobile Association Ansley Hotel

Compromise on War Tax Measure Drafted in Senate

The Senate Finance Committee tentatively drafted amendments to raise the war profits levy by one third, aiming for revenue around 850 million dollars. Conservatives predicted enough support for a compromise while higher-rate supporters push for at least a fifty percent levy. The one-cent increase in letter postage was struck out, and plans to resolve the Publishers' tax tomorrow were noted.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee Senate

Conscription Bill Becomes a Law In Dominion of Canada

The military conscription bill for the Dominion of Canada became a law when today signed by the governor general. The bill was brought from Ottawa by a special messenger. Anti conscription sentiment wanes as followers of leaders begin to see through the motives behind the movement.

Dominion of Canada Associated Press Toronto Ottawa

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