Election of officers by City Council confirmed last night
The July meeting was held with ratification of caucus elections for city officers. Salaries were set for most posts. chief of police and fire captain and assistant chiefs’ pay to be adjusted next week. Names and monthly wages listed for Wood, Barnett, O Farrell, Barrow, Deadwyler, McDorman, Beusse, Lumpkin, McDuffie, and Mealor.
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Police Department
Fire Department
Alderman Wright
W. L.wood
J. W. Barnett
G. ©. O'Farrell
James Barrow
J. L. Deadwyler
G. W. McDorman
H. W. Beusse
J. H. Lumpkin
R. C. McDuffie
J. H. Mealor
Jerome Michael
C. N. Sisk
L. H. Crow
W. M. Burson
Michael
W. L. Wood
Barnett
Athens
New York
Athens Sees Order Restored Amid Maximilist Turmoil
Petrograd reports temporary easing of Maximilist disturbances as military factions repent and bridge lines stay open. Kiev sees 6000 soldiers seize arsenals before withdrawing. Provisional government moves to form a commission linked to city commandants while Athens approves local staffing and inspection ordinances for meat, police, and city works.
Food Bill Adopted by Senate in Bipartisan Vote
Washington reports a bipartisan conference crafted food bill passed the Senate 60 to 16 as a substitute for the administration measure. It places feeds foods fuels kerosene and gasoline under government control with a three member salaried board to administer the act. A recon sideration before final passage is expected, and leaders foresee House acceptance in conference. Tomorrow the Senate plans to dispose of the modified licensing section and the wheat price minimum.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
U S Troops Engage in Border Skirmish at Rio Grande
Mission Texas July 19 American soldiers clash with Mexican forces across the Rio Grande at Rijo de Aguas eight miles west of Mission An outpost is established as troops rush to the scene in automobiles Five hundred shots are reported with no American casualties Three Mexicans are believed killed
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Associated Press
Mission
Texas
Rio Grande
Rjo de Aguas
Here
President Wilson thanks Georgia General Assembly
Special to the Banner. Atlanta, July 19. President Woodrow Wilson sends a letter to Sam L. Olive thanking the Georgia General Assembly for adopting a resolution endorsing administration war policies. Wilson expresses gratitude for the loyal support and notes ties to Georgia and the nation at a crisis time. The White House letter is dated July 16, 1917.
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Atlanta
Bam L. Olive
State Senate of Georgia
Woodrow Wilson
General Assembly of Georgia
Sam L. Olive
Senate
Atlanta, Ga
White House
Washington, D. C
Censorship Keeps Chancellor Address From Reaching World
July reports say German censorship blocks any word of the new imperial chancellor's address. Dispatches claim a major Russian front offensive unfolds from Brody to Kalush, with German forces pushing near Zlochoff while French lines near Reims hold, and artillery duels continue in northern Belgium.
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Galacia
Brody
Kaluss
Zlochoff
Sols- Rheims
Belgium
Draft plan upheaval delays war draft drawing plan
Special to The Banner from Washington reports errors in local boards procedures, especially New Jersey, prompting Crowder to scrap the earlier plan for the military draft draw. Numbers 1 through about 10,500 will be drawn publicly tomorrow in a staged, televised like event with witnesses.
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Banner
Washington
New Jersey
Crowder
Wilson Pardons Suffragists After Brief Prison Stay
Washington July 19 The sixteen women sent to the work house for their suffrage demonstration at the White House have accepted presidential pardons and were released after serving only two days of sixty day terms. On release they were treated as martyrs. A dinner was held in their honor as plans were made to continue picketing.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Plana
Rosenwald denies profits by defense council committee
Joseph Rosenwald, chairman of the committee on supplies, issued a statement denying that shoe and leather committee members profited from government shoe contracts or influenced awards. He said members had nothing to do with contract awards or recommendations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Defense Council Committee
Joseph Rosenwald
Committee On Supplies
Shoe and Leather Committee
Senate endorses Judge Roscoe Luke for federal district seat
Special to the Banner from Atlanta July 19. The push to fill the southern Georgia federal district judgeship moved to the general assembly as a campaign to win endorsements for Judge Roscoe Luke of the court of appeals. Nearly all senators have endorsed Luke's appointment to the vacancy.
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Atlanta
Federal District
Georgia
General Assembly
Roscoe Luke
Court of Appeals
Senate
Luke
Lightning Hits Oil Tanks Wrecks Town and Homes
From Right, Okla., July 19. A lightning strike set fifty thousand barrels of oil on fire, destroying several houses and forcing two thousand people to flee. Three other tanks were also destroyed in the blaze.
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Associated Press
Fromright
Okla
False idea is fostered by Germans
Major General Frederick Maurice, chief director of military operations at the War Office, told the Associated Press that he has heard Americans think stiff fighting is done by others. He said Germans are spreading this dissension among the Anglo-Saxon race and will try to split Britain and the United States.
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Associated Press
London
Frederick Maurice
War Office
United States
Great Britain
Schools in caves for French pupils report
New York July 19 official report to regents of the university of the state of New York by John Finley says France has resorted to teaching in caves with pupils and teachers wearing gas masks. Finley, back from an educational mission, notes women are rapidly replacing men as teachers.
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Associated Press
New York
France
Regents
University of the State of New York
John Finley
University and State
Finley
Griffeths Visit Aurora Parents in Illinois
Mr and Mrs Guy Griffeth of Aurora Illinois are visiting their parents in town Mr and Mrs J H Griffeth. Griffeth has many friends here who will extend a cordial welcome to him and his wife who was born in that state.
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Guy Griffeth
Aurora, Ill
J. H. Griffeth
Griffeth
Women of Georgia Club Movement Discuss Economic Value
Hundreds attended the Athens Woman's Club exercises at the Octagon on the University Campus where Mrs Nellie Petera Black president of the Georgia Federation of Womans Clubs and others spoke on club work. Speakers outlined cooperative efforts, education plans, and civic improvements across the state. The program highlighted child welfare, better schools, playgrounds, libraries, and park projects with emphasis on women’s role in national defense and future cooperation.
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Athens Woman's Club
University
Nellie Petera Black
Georgia Federation of Womans Clubs
Richardson
College Park
Julia Head
Clarkston
Celeste Parish
J. Z. Hoke
Georgia
Thomasville
Auseete
Cotrrée
South
Pelham
Meigs
Gheet
Denman delays Goethals ship program decision
Denman announces no decision on approving Gen Goethals shipping program until full consideration and further information is sought. The board may clash with Goethals over plant sites, signaling possible presidential intervention to determine who leads the project.
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Associated Press
Washington
Denman
Gen. Goethals
Goethals
Americans Shot for Attempt on German Emperor
London July 19 Reuters says two Americans were shot on a charge of attempting to take the life of the German Emperor. The report should be treated with reserve, according to information from Amsterdam.
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Associated Press
London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Submarine danger deemed minimal to fast vessels
A July 19 Associated Press report from New York notes charts shown at a shipbuilding conference under the chamber of commerce argue submarine danger is virtually nil if a ship can reach 20 knots. The piece highlights a push for construction to meet this speed, and calls for clubs to focus on Red Cross work and Food Conservation in Georgia and beyond, with remarks by Mrs. Julia Head of Clarkston praising club influence on country life and civic progress.
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Associated Press
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Ademard
Red Cross
Georgia
Gouth
Julia Head
Clarkston
Mies Parish
Georgia to Focus on Proper Athletic Training Next Year
The University of Georgia plans a stronger emphasis on suitable athletic training next year. Regular courses will include prescribed exercises to ensure athletes follow a correct program aligned with safety and performance standards.
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University of Georgia
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D. W. Bailey, Jr
H. F. Kirk
C. E. Seagraves
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C. W. Heard
W. J. Brittain
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J. M. White
W. T. Eberhart
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Ae Iask
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General Crowder
Savannah
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Southern District OF Georgia
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Woman's Club
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Gen. Goethal
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