Invasion news and peace protests from World War I fronts
Reports from multiple fronts describe German forces advancing into Russia and Austria-Hungary seeking peace on Germany's terms. German officials voice distrust of Russia while Allied and Bolshevik actions loom over hopes for a broader peace. France reports gains in Lorraine and renewed German raids against American lines in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Teutons
Germany
Reichstag
von Keulmann
Rrussia
Austria-Hungary
Amsterday
Petrograd
Sydler
Addarian
Ieee
Ukraine
Hertling
RUSS
London
von Hertling
Leon Trotzky
Lorraine
French War Office
Palestine
Jerusalem
Mysterious gas sickens workers at army uniform plant
About 150 people at an army uniform factory were overwhelmed by a mysterious gas yesterday. Federal authorities may open an inquiry as investigators probe the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Advisory Board Examines Groups of Selectmen in Walton County
The district advisory medical board examined selectmen yesterday afternoon from Walton county and others from Greene Oglethorpe Madison Barrow Jackson. Dr. C. N. Sisk returned from Atlanta after conference with representative physicians from twenty two districts about exam work for men for military service at Camp Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Sisk
Camp Gordon
Conference OF Board Physicians
District Advisory Medical Board
Walton County
Greene
Oglethorpe
Madison
Poa
Jackson
Barrow
Sisk
Atlanta
Dentists Organize Local Preparedness League
Athens dentists formed the Preparedness League of American Dentists to aid Uncle Sam by keeping the mouths of drafted men in good shape. Members will devote one hour daily to free dental work if needed, led by Dr. N. G. Slaughter with S. J. Ware as secretary and other listed doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentists of
Athens
Preparedness League of American Dentists
Sam
N. G. Slaughter
S. J. Ware
D. L. Peacock
E. B. Hudson
L. N. Betts
W. A. Clark
M. T. Summerlin
W. M. Slaughter
W. L. Cason
Hog Island Probe Moves Forward In DOJ Inquiry
Department of Justice preliminary steps in Hog Island shipyard expenditures were taken today by Carroll Todd assistant attorney general Senator Fletcher of Florida was asked to aid the government by providing pertinent information from the committee investigation in Washington February 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Hog Island
Penn
Carroll Todd
Fletcher
Florida
Senate Commerce Committee
Clarke County Considers Road Maintenance Proposals
Clarke county officials invite farmers to bid on surface maintenance of main roads. Proposals due by 5 1928, with C M Strahan as county engineer. Plans include monthly inspections, road machine provision, and contracts for 5 to 10 miles per contractor to keep surfaces smooth and clear of obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
C. M
Strahan
C. M. Strahan
Ceneeae
Maceenapnens Ft
Western Electric to Install Modern Switchboard in Athens
Mr F R Church of Western Electric returns to Athens to supervise the new Southern Bell system upgrade. The project includes a twelve-position local exchange with 2200 connections and twelve long distance positions with 2200 lines. New equipment promises better service with clearer louder bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Church
Western’ Electric Company
Southern Bell
Athens
Omal
Church
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Treasury certificates to carry 4.5 percent interest
Washington reports future issues of treasury certificates of indebtedness will bear four and a half percent interest, a half percent higher than recent issues. Secretary McAdoo notes subscriptions from banks were up compared with the prior block, but overall national subscriptions were distinctly disappointing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
British merchantmen sinkings show slight weekly decline
London reports a slight fall in sinkings with fifteen British merchantmen sunk last week by mine or submarine, including twelve ships over sixteen hundred tons and one fishing vessel. The previous week saw nineteen merchantmen sunk, indicating a modest drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Shipyard enlistment drive attracts steady applicant turnout
The local Colon A to Peatsone group praised by many workers for shipyard enlistment. Dozier, secretary, reported heavy interest from machinists carpenters and other tradesmen who sought registration cards at Banner office. inquiries fueled by notices and government shipyard plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon- A
Peatsone
Détenke Etd
Hb Dozier
Choledn
Méchanica and
Carpenters
Dozier
J. H. Dozier
Dozier Lumber Co
Spring Street
Doctor Soule Returns From Washington Conference
Dr A M Soule, food administrator for Georgia, returned yesterday from Washington after a week with Federal Administrator Hoover and state officials from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soule
Federal
Georgia
Yeserday
Washington
Hoover
Opposition to Legislation Increase Price of Wheat
Washington dispatch reports that the administration will use its influence to block a congress bill aimed at raising wheat prices. Opponents argue the move would disrupt the wheat and bread program of the food administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
The
Food Administration
Thrift Stamp Campaign Urged for Georgia Odd Fellows
The Georgia Odd Fellows led a rapid push for War Thrift Stamps and Liberty Bonds to support the war effort. Grand Master Bodenhamer and Grand Secretary Robertson urged lodges in Athens and across the state to invest from 25 cents to many dollars, emphasizing patriotism, national duty, and protecting Allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter J. BE. Bodenhamer
Decatur
Order
T. H. Robertson
Gainesville
Lherty
Thrift Stamp Campaign Set For Athens Saturday
A bold push to boost sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates in Athens is organized for Saturday. Mrs George A Mell chairs the drive with local and state organizers directing effort across Clarke county. The plan aims to make Saturday a Red Letter day with schools clubs and communities informed and stamps sold starting at 9 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
George A. Mell
Thrift and Warnings' Organization
Clarke Conn
Hugh Richardson
Atlanta
J. J. Wilkins
National War Savings Committee
C. D. Flanigen
Clarke County
Billups Phinizy
Geo. A. Mell
T. H. Doziér
Jere M. Pound
Clyde Patman
H. H. Gordon, Jr
G. G. Bond
W. T. Forbes
Sidney Boley
Cot
Hundred Called For Examination Monday
The exemption board summons one hundred men from class one to report for physical examination next Monday. Eighty more are to be examined daily thereafter until the class is completed.
American battleplanes ahead of schedule to France
Washington Feb 20 The first American built battleplanes are equipped with the Liberty motor and are en route to France five months ahead of schedule Secretary Baker announced tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wshington
France
Baker
Motorcyclist Joins Signal Corps Aviation Section
Arthur Medska Kettle was enlisted yesterday after noon by Clarke County local board. He leaves for Waco Texas to join the aviation section of the signal corps and is expected to serve in the motorcycle division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Medska Kettle
Rom Clarke
Waco
Texas
Signal Corps
Odd Fellows reaffirm democracy ideals in rally speech
Government officials and heads of carpenters and joiners failed to arrive at a Relain's carpenters gathering today. Odd Fellowship upholds democracy and describes its principles as worthy of sacrifice and even dying for, insisting these ideals have shaped the Order's beneficent influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows of Georgia
Washington
of Carpenters and Joiners
Lp-Rasde
Carpenters
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aver
Rusea
Poker
Western Front
Poland
Kiev
Poni
Dentists
Organization OF Preparedness League
Clarke
Bell Telephone
DR. Soule
Thrift Stam Sales
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!