Georgia Senate and House endorse war policies amid loud debate
The Georgia House adopted by 118 to 6 a Pace resolution endorsing the Wilson administration and war policies after heated remarks. Senator Bulger of Alabama visited as a guest. new county bills and a uniform marriage act were introduced. The Senate opened a brief session and will name committees soon.
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Thomas L. Bulger
State Senate
Alabama
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Alamama
Chicago
United States
Bulger
Georgia
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Treutlen County
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Clay
American Bar Association
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Carroll
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Athens
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Grady
Burke
Wilson
E House
Brand
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Winn
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Acta
Conisman Brand
Daniel Webster
Webster
Pace
Pace of
Sumter
Senate
Elders
Russia’s First Ambassador to New Republic Welcomed in Washington
The new Russian ambassador Boris Bakhmeteff presented credentials to the president in a historic welcome as the first permanent democratic Russian envoy. He pledged Russia’s steadfast adherence to the Allies against Germany and hosted a dinner for American officials. In Petrograd, Charles Russell of the American mission predicted the republic’s establishment, noting limited disorder and urging sympathy from the United States and Britain.
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Washington
Associated Press
Boris Bakhmetoff
Russia
Germany
Republic
Petrograd
Charles Russell
United States
Great Britain
Troops to Handle Strike Situation at Globe Arizona
Globe Arizona reports three cavalry units and a machine gun company arrived to manage the strike. Mine managers plan to place additional workers in the mines tomorrow as local political and legislative activity continues.
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Associated Press
Globe
Arizona
Senate
R. A. Denny
Floyd County
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Neu
Thomas L. Bulger
Alabama State Senate
Capitol
Chicago
Davison
Putnan
House
Hopkins
State Railroad Commission
DeJarnette
Davis
Greene County
Moore
Athens Favored for Army Camp Site by Southeast Command
Major General Wood recommended locating a large camp in Athens. The Southeast Department and Chamber of Commerce officials toured sites in Charleston and Athens, with maps and plans filed at Wood's headquarters. The aim is to train troops from northern states during winter, boosting Athens growth and benefiting soldiers and the city alike.
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Athens
Tee
Wood
Charleston
Department of the Southeast
Col. Ladue
Majorton
Capt. Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Commit
Summer School Offers Wide Range of Events and Music
Sixty new students enrolled at the University of Georgia Summer School as attendance grows daily. Lawrence Southwick arrives for an address on public speaking, while a fine evening concert by Atlanta performers charms Athens audiences. Band concert and children story hour cap a busy campus program with multiple courses and activities for teachers and students.
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Quartermasters
State Normal School
Athens
Atlanta
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Genevieve Voorhees
Richard Bold
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Aria
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Meditation
Massenet
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Mowskowski
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Brahms
George Fr. Lindner
Dvorak
Kress Ler
Southwick
Emerson
Lawrence Southwick
South
Emerson School of Oratory
Boston
Oratory College
Great
College of Oratory
Aduditorium
Georgia
State Normal
John L. Morris
University of Georgia
Potato Scarcity Triggers Amsterdam Riot
Amsterdam July 5. The Jordan district was invaded by 300 women from Kattenburg armed with bayonets revolvers and stones. Police clashed with protesters as large potato deliveries arrived under guard. Scarcity of potatoes cited as the riot’s principal cause.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Jordan
Kattenburg
Spy menace prompts US European secret service cooperation
Washington reports intensified cooperation between United States and European Allies to stamp out espionage. Officials note spies may not be limited to government departments, with suspected individuals under surveillance and frequent discharges. Allied reps are in the U S to coordinate actions. The attack on transports is generally attributed to spies, though not detailed in the press.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Secret Service
Appointment of Fertilizer Inspector 15 Ruled On By Court
Hartwell Georgia July 6 Judge Walter L Hodges of the Northern district ruled that Lonnie Myers formerly of Hart county now of Elberton is the long term fertilizer inspector for the section. John J Brown as commissioner removed Maxwell after taking office and Maxwell contested by quo warranto. The judge held Maxwell was dismissed after notice and his failure to appear in the commissioners office to defend himself. The case may go to the appellate court with keen attention from observers.
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Winn
Georgia
Pace
Thomson
Thomson Guardian
J. Seaborn Winn
Franklin County
Thomas E. Watson
Congress
United States
Judge Cobb
John Y. Smith
Fulton
Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
Hoke Smith
Cobb
Hartwell
Walter L. Hodges
Lonnie Myers
Hart County
Elberton
George T. Maxwell
James D. Price
Price
Griffin
John J. Brown
Maxwell
Judge Hodges
Brown
Commissioners Office
Unions Denied Causing East St. Louis Riot
Frank Morrison of the AFL rejected charges that labor unions sparked the East St. Louis disorders. A telegram from Victor Clander of the Illinois AFL forwarded a reply to the Equal Rights League. The unions urged an investigation by the state council for defense and blamed migration and misdeeds by unscrupulous employers for the riots. The piece notes wartime unity and cites President Sam Nive of the state senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
East St. Louis
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Equal Rights League
Morrison
Victor Clander
Illinois Federation of Labor
American Federation ‘of Labor
Boston
State Council For Defense
Rumanian army re formed to join Russia in offensive
El Paso Texas July 1 In Mexico a movement against Germany grows with pro British and anti German sentiment. Mexicans close to the capital predict war within thirty days and outline measures against German influence including seizure of German money and property, internment or deportation, with Tampico oil fields to support Allied fleets and mines reopened for metals. Rumanian forces re formed and ready to push offensively following Russian and Austro German actions on the eastern front.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua City
Germany
Mexico
Tampico
Brazexany
Sumper Crop for Hart County Promises Bumper Yield
Hartwell Ga July 5 Those in a position to know say Hart county will make a bumper crop this year if all signs are to count for aught There has never been such a corn crop planted and more sweet potatoes than were ever planted before The crop is growing fast and the warm days push it into full vigor
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Hart County
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