War Minister Kerensky Leads Russian Offensive in East Galicia
Paris reports plan to parade a US battalion on July 4 with arrivals on July 3. Petrograd describes War Minister Kerensky personally at the front, ordering advance as Russia claims over 10 000 prisoners and the capture of Koniuchy south of Brzezany. Western fronts show limited activity with Austrians repulsed at Trentino and Greek destroyer Doxa sunk in the Mediterranean with 29 lives lost.
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Kerensky
Russia
Koniuchy
Brzezany
Galicia
Looff
Trentino
Rome
Doxa
Mediterreanean
Preparations for Mobilizing First Contingent of Forces
Washington July 2 The president issued regulations to govern exemptions as boards begin immediate organization to train the first contingent of the national army. Exemption decisions must be made within three days, or five days with appeals, with the entire process likely under thirty days. Soldiers could enter training by September 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Army
Government to Put Key Materials Under Control in Food Bill
Washington on July 2 reports formal steps to cap debate and push a final vote on the food control measure. A cloture motion gains far more than the 16 required signatures as Senator Chamberlain plans a vote Thursday. Prohibition issue may block two thirds for cloture as a Senate clash erupts before recess. Senate later backs amendments granting government control of iron copper steel wool cotton leather lumber and all necessities alongside food feeds and fuels.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate
Ban All Pistols Less Than Two Feet Long From State Georgia
Special to the Banner from Atlanta on July 2 notes the Georgia senate did not meet today and adjourned to Tuesday. House committees will be named Thursday as bills are introduced including Ayers of Jackson proposing a ban on selling or carrying pistols under two feet in length.
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Atlanta Ga
Senate
House
Ayers
Jackson
Hill
Neill
America Awakes to Sacrifice for World Freedom
Poem attributed to D. G. Bickers reflects a nation’s awakening after conflict, pledging to fulfill its obligations to humanity. It contrasts trial and creed, notes a period of readjustment, and declares a serene, steady commitment to liberty for all.
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America
D. G. Bickers
Plot Unveiled Thorndyke Addresses Practical Value
Secret investigations reveal a Great Lakes shipping disruption conspiracy tied to Germany and sympathizers aimed at delaying American war efforts. Dr Edward Lee Thorndyke delivers two practical speeches on education and vocational guidance, praising Georgia teachers and urging efficiency, economy, and community support during wartime.
Mr Hugh Huggins Returns to Athens
Athens residents learn that Mr. Hugh Huggins and his wife have moved back to Athens to reside. He is the son of the late H T Huggins and brother of Percy Huggins, longtime manager of Huggins & Son. He previously traveled for Ault Woodenware Co. of Cincinnati, and his return is welcomed as a boost to the city's historic firm.
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Athens
Hugh Huggins
Huggins
H. T. Huggins
Percy Huggins
Huggins & Son
Ault Woodenware Co
Cincinnati
Peace League Urges July Fourth Speakers
Dr. Harry C. White reports the League to Enforce Peace urges Georgia Peace Society members to supply patriotic Fourth of July speakers. Taft endorses civic cooperation and minimizing noisy demonstrations while stressing national unity and the war aim of crushing autocracy and forming a world league. General Leonard Wood praised for steadfast service and defense of principles.
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League
Peace Society
America
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Committee On Public Information
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League of Nations
Quiet Guarded East St. Louis Amid Riots Aftermath
East St Louis July 3 thirteen guardsmen patrol streets to prevent further riots that left 28 dead 75 injured and over 300 homes burned. Police blamed for lapses while many Black residents flee. Michael White of the central trades labor council says 4000+ Black workers were brought to break a packing plant strike.
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Associated Press
East St. Louis
Michael White
Central Trades Labor Council
Stupid Short-Sighted Foolish Congress Action Says Rosenwald
Julius Rosenwald, chair of the committee of supplies, council of defense, denounces pending Congress bills that would place council members on the same footing as Congressmen for government contracts. He calls the proposals stupid and shortsighted, noting the council could not supply a million soldiers quickly without it. He also asserts there is no graft suspicion.
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Rosenwald
Associated Press
Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Committee of Supplies
Council of Defense
Congress
Council
Application for Raise in Freight Rates Not Likely to Revive
Atlanta July 3 Hearing on a 15 percent increase in Georgia intra state freight rates as a wartime emergency measure was postponed indefinitely at the carriers request. The delay follows the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on interstate rates and leaves open the possibility of a later date for the petition before the Georgia Railroad Commission.
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C. M. Candler
E. T. Lamb
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C. Murphey Candler
Railroad Commission of Georgia
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Brown's Ferry Bridge Site Amid Dark River Lore
Hartwell Georgia July 3 work on the steel bridge linking Georgia and Carolina nears completion. The Savannah River at Brown's Ferry has a history of murders and tragedies including ferryman William L. Pierce's death and multiple fatal incidents tied to riverfront crime and wartime contraband.
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Carolina
Anderson
D. C
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Brown's Ferry
William L. Pierce
Augusta
Hart County Cifize
Tial
Charleston
Johnson
William Brown
Old River
Foster Pressley
A. G
Julian McCurry
Sherard
Summer School Opens At University Of Georgia In Octagon
The University of Georgia Summer School opened with formal exercises in the Octagon last night. Superintendent H W Odum presided, Chancellor Barrow spoke, and notes of progress were offered by Brittain, Pound, Wooster, Belk, and Thorndyke. Attendance was strong, with many students arriving by train and more expected. Tonight Thorndyke discusses Vocational Education and Guidance, then The Teacher in the Great War at 8:30.
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University of Georgia Summer School
H. W. Odum
Barrow
Brittain
J.M. Pound
State Normal School
T. J. Wooster
Morris Orchestra
Edward L. Thorndyke
Columbia University
Teacher's College
Athens
Threaten Within Cabinet Vanishes Over Baker Row
Washington July 2 The repudiation by Secretary Baker will not affect the agreement between the government and producers for a coal price cut. The Mine price to the public stands at 3 dollars a ton with a 50 percent reduction for the government until final figures are set. Secretaries Lane and Baker were seen dining together after Baker denied any rift with the interior secretary.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Baker
Bakers
Lane
Secretary of the Interior
City Clerk Treasurer Goes on Second Vacation in 25 Years
W L Wood city clerk and treasurer departs for a ten day trip to St Louis to visit his sister unseen in twenty six years. Supt James Barrow will act in his absence leaving waterworks books bills and receipts in the clerk office for continuity of service during the ten day period.
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W. L. Wood
City Waterworks
St. Louis
James Barrow
Waterworks Department
Barrow
College Avenue
Hancock Avenue
Plan to Aid in Collection of 2000 Red Cross Subscriptions
The Red Cross drive seeks 2000 subscriptions with the first installment due July first to Treasurer John White Morton. The plan uses the ladies regiments and their organizations to collect, easing detail work, and prompts general cooperation next week to advance funds.
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Red Cross
John White Morton
Colored Athens raises record Red Cross fund
The colored branch of the Athens Red Cross drive completed its campaign yesterday, raising 1206.96 dollars, surpassing the colored quota by 206.26. The effort reflects loyal, patriotic sentiment among Athens' African American community as the city transitions from the old ferry era to a new era of progress.
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Red Cross Fund
Athens Red Cross
Athens
Railroads and Western Union urged to settle pole dispute
Washington July 3 Secretary Baker presses Louisville and Nashville railroad and Western Union to resolve telegraph pole location issues along the railroad right of way. He warns that without a settlement the government may take action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Western Union
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