Grand Jury to Probe Double Killing in Athens
Athens dealt with a shock from a Wednesday double tragedy the shooting of Belle Hill and the suicide of Jamie Johnson. Judge Cobb called a grand jury to reconvene Tuesday at 10 a.m. to thoroughly investigate the case and clear up rumors with university authorities planning an internal review. Johnson’s letter to his mother is published in full for the first time, expressing remorse and a plea for forgiveness. The letter mentions settling debts and urging family to improve and stay strong. Funeral arrangements for both victims were reported from Jefferson.
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Jamie Johnson
Athens
Miss Belle Hill
Jackson County
Andrew J. Cobb
Johnson
No Report Yet From Pershing Delays War Update
Washington January 31 Associated Press war department avoids detailing German raid on American trenches. Secretary Baker says no new data. cavalry list hints Americans held a trench sector previously in contact with the enemy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pershing
War Department
Baker
Veteran's 10 Meet On Saturday A. M
Cobb-Delaney camp U C V will hold its regular monthly meeting at city hall Saturday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev Dr B Belk pastor of First Methodist church will give an address and the dues will be collected. Attendance is urged and veterans should bring their annual dues.
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Cobb-Delaney Camp
8. R. Belk
First Methodist Church
Garfield Directive Blocks Local Fuel Rule Interpretations
Washington January 31 Fuel Administrator Garfield ordered state and local fuel officials to consult with the national administration and obtain permission before interpreting Monday closing orders. The measure aims to end inconsistent interpretations that have caused widespread confusion.
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Washington
Garfield
Another Gift For Banner Commissary Relief
The Banner notes a donation of two dollars and a half to the Relief Commissary from the Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church. The Commissary reports extensive relief work with every case investigated and found worthy has been relieved to date. The systematic charity program will be continued.
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Good Ladies of the First Baptist Church Missionary Society
Will Make Good Losses From Liberty Bond Speculation
New York January 31 The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that the Bankers Life Company of Des Moines had arranged to reimburse losses for Liberty Bond purchasers harmed by speculation by Elmer D Wiggins former general manager of the Insurance companys New York office who fled and was arrested in Montgomery A young Johnsons death at that place yesterday affected the town The family is prominent in the area Funeral and burial services for Miss yaa occurred yesterday at This church from Jefferson
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New York
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Bankers Life Company
Des Moines
Liberty Bonds
Elmer D. Wiggins
Insurance Company
Montgomery
Johnson
Miss Yaa
Thiatira
Jefferson
Bishop Mikell to Visit Athens Parish Sunday Services
The Right Reverend J H Mikell bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta will visit Emmanuel parish Athens this weekend arriving Saturday afternoon with Mrs Mikell and Miss Helen Mikell. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Ed Porter. A reception for the Bishop and family is set at the Rectory Saturday 8 30 to 10 30 p m. He will conduct services Sunday at 11 o clock with four large classes to be confirmed.
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J. H. Mikell
Diocese of
Atlanta
Emmanuel
Athens
Mikell
Helen Mikell
Ed Porter
City
Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Parish
Lecture to support Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund
Lieutenant Harry W. Laite will lecture next Tuesday at 8:30 PM at the Colonial theater to raise funds for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Admission 50 cents with reserved seats at Palmer's. proceeds fund tobacco for front line troops. Georgia Mandolin Quintette and Georgia Four will perform.
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Athens
Our Boys In
France
Harry W. Laite
Colonial Theater
Palmer's
Georgia Mandolin Quintette
Georgia Four
Latte
Nght Infantry
Princess Patricia's Regiment
Europe
Italian Drive Prompts Requests for More Details
Readers grow eager for updates on the Italian drive as officials and observers seek fresh information. The piece notes heightened interest and speculation about timing and outcomes, with emphasis on ongoing reporting from involved parties.
Advance Signal Corps School Established at UGA
The University of Georgia will host an advanced army signaling school expected to prepare students for higher rank in the Signal Corps. The program, supervised by Dr. Hendren and Dean Snelling, will credit six hours toward degrees and may grant commissions on graduation. Radio telegraphy and signaling will be core, with government equipment provided.
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University of Georgia
Dean Snelling
Signal Corps
Héndren
Signal ‘Corps
Georgia
Bakery licensing rules extended to include small bakers
Washington January 31 President Wilson issued a proclamation extending licensing regulations for bakers to cover hotels, restaurants, clubs that bake in house and thousands of small bakers formerly exempted. It requires licenses for bread cake crackers biscuits pastry and other bakery products by February 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Retaliatory Measures Foreseen Over Spain Frontier War
Washington on January 31 Associated Press reports the United States and Allies preparing quick retaliatory steps in response to Spain's interference with goods shipments to France. Some Spanish ships are being detained pending clarification, though the War Trade Board denies a blanket port hold on Spanish vessels.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Spain
France
War Trade Board
Jackson Superior Court Delayed to May First
The Jackson county superior court will open the regular term in Jefferson next Monday morning and adjourn until the first Monday in May. The postponement follows a report on the county’s roads, now largely impassable due to severe weather over the past two months.
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Andrew J. Cobb
Jefferson
Jackson County
Antisubmarine Craft Contract To Henry Ford
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee the navy has contracted Henry Ford for many new antisubmarine craft. The 200 foot vessels combine destroyer and chaser features with steam power, greater range, seaworthiness, and heavier armament to beat existing chasers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Navy Department
Henry Ford
Navy
Wanted names of Athens soldiers
The Banner seeks to complete a roll of honor by listing every man from Athens and Clarke in the service. It asks relatives and friends to report names and last addresses of soldiers in any army or navy branch, urging cooperation to ensure no names are missed.
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Athens
Clarke
Department
Hst
Greensboro Brings Orange and Hack to Athens Court
Greensboro Georgia January 31 Coach Queener will lead his Orange and Hack quintet to Athens to face Athens High on their home court. Athens fields a strong team, and the locals will also visit Covington and Tennille in the coming days. The probable Greensboro lineup includes Pierce Copelan Carey Williams Echele Speer Clark Gresham George McMillian with Athens counters Arthur Moore Cox Herbert Peeler James Head and Paul Weatherly. The French government has requisitioned the entire wheat crop.
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Greensboro
Queener
Athens
Covington
Tennille
War News and World War I Battle Updates
President Wilson urges farmers to support the war as strikes widen in Germany with 700,000 workers idle. American casualties include two killed and four wounded on the Italian front. German attacks in Italy continue while new bombs fall on Paris. Kiev surrenders to Bolsheviks as war aims are clarified in Parliament.
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Germany
Berlin
Kiel
Rhine
Bavaria
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