Physician to Give Individual Attention to 10 School Children
Superintendent Bond urged the education board to appoint a school physician for daily pupil inspections due to influenza and war-related absences. He reported 1918-19 enrollment drops, 162 school days, and warned influenza may return. proposed a physician for each school to prevent closures, with emphasis on healthy routines and inspections.
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Board of Education
Bond
City Hall
Sme
Board of Health
Cos
Rick
Athens Mail for Germany to be sent uncensored
The Athens postmaster reports General Burleson has reopened mail to Germany. Uncensored letters and parcels will be delivered under pre war conditions, with higher costs due to reduced air and rail service. Postage is five cents per first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce.
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Chy
Beneh
Red Cross
Red
Germany
Athens
General Burleson
United States
Judge Cobb To Call Appearance Docket In July Court Session
Judge Andrew Cobb will call the appearance docket for the Superior Court Saturday morning to reopen the July term, the session having been adjourned from Monday. Aurora were drawn Monday and announced exclusively in The Banner yesterday morning.
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Andrew Cobb
Superior Court
Aurora
Plan to annex northwest Florida to Alabama eyed
Montgomery July 22 plan to annex the Florida region west of the Apalachicola river including Pensacola is being developed by leaders in both states and may be brought before the Alabama legislature Boon.
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Montgomery
Als
Alabama
Florida
Apalachicola River
Pensacola
Municipal Control of Trolleys Backed
Washington July 22 Municipal ownership of street railways won support from witness Samuel R Bertron New York who said his bank financed about five railway properties including in New Orleans Memphis and Birmingham He believed municipal traction properties would be operated more efficiently and not suffer political evils often tied to government ownership
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Washington
Federal Electric Railway Commission
Samuel R. Bertron
New York
New Orleans
Memphis
Birmingham
Riots Continue As Martial Law Debate Rises In Washington
Civil and military authorities face fresh white and black clashes in Washington with gunfire and casualties. Isaac Halbfinger, home guard, is killed by a speeding car as crowds gather. Six dead, eleven wounded reported. Officials deny chaos and defer martial law while troops and marines patrol streets. In Georgia, Judge Cobb's federal appointment blocked by age limit. letters detail efforts by Senator Harris and President's stance. House votes to raise the state agriculture commissioner's salary to 5000 despite opposition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Isaac Halbfinger
Home Defense Guard
Ninth
M Streets
Clark
Florida
Emerson
Ohio
Valle
Colorado
Baker
White House
Camp Meade
Daniels
Deportation Proposed for 53 Enemy Aliens
Washington reports a bill unanimously approved by the house immigration committee to deport 53 enemy aliens for violations of war statutes. The aliens are currently interned at Fort Oglethorpe and Fort Douglas Utah as the measure advances.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Immigration Committee
Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Douglas
Utah
The Beautiful and the Useful
A neighbor envies a man who discovers a diamond mine near his home and pursues his own land to reveal iron wealth. The poem contrasts brilliance with common metal, noting iron tools are needed to extract wealth. The tale ends with iron wealth enabling work and progress.
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D. G. Bickers
Prohibition Enforcement Bill Passed by House
The House approved the strict prohibition enforcement bill by 287 to 100. Supporters predicted the act would forever suppress liquor traffic on American soil, citing drastic provisions and penalties. The vote marked a decisive push toward stricter national liquor controls.
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HOUSE
Associated Press
Washington
Letter exchange over Georgia judge appointment in 1919
The correspondence between Wm. J. Harris of Athens and Judge Andrew J. Cobb discusses the unsuccessful bid for a Northern District of Georgia judgeship. Cobb reflects on age and history, referencing President Buchanan, while Harris conveys admiration and disappointment yet resolves to continue service.
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Andrew
Cobb
Athens
Judge Cobb
Mr. Erwin
Athena
William J. Harris
Washington
D. C
Senator Harris
Andrew C. Erwin
Georgia
James Buchanan
Reflections on service and loyalty to the nation
Andrew J. Cobb writes gratitude for supporters who stepped aside to favor him during wartime service and defends his public words and actions. He expresses enduring loyalty, aspirations to meet the president, and best wishes for a successor’s Senate career, while praising peace and justice.
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Washington
Even as you and I a fool vows to rejoin the army
A poem recounts a man who deserts government work, attempts a life in a distant town, but returns to enlist again. Sergeant Fisher at Athens U.S. Army recruiting station declares the force still enlisting men.
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You
You and I
Sergeant Fisher
Athens U. S. Army
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