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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
1
A chaotic war update reports German forces attempting to stabilize lines near Soissons and Chateau Thierry while Allied pressure tightens. French American advances push east toward the Soissons Chateau Thierry railway and near Coten as British and French gains threaten rail routes.
A Birmingham dispatch reports a strike began at Birmingham as the night shift was to come on duty. It is estimated about 10,000 munition workers are already out at Coventry, reflecting widespread labor action.
Boston July 24 Oswald Kunhardt former German and Austrian consul in the city has been arrested as an enemy alien at his home and brought here. Officials indicate the arrest is of more than ordinary importance but refuse to say if it is connected with submarine activity off the coast.
Washington July 24 A War Department statement denounces unfounded inferences that would involve army officers in wrongdoing connected with raincoat contracts.
Geneva dispatch reports a plan for the king to marry a wealthy American woman in Switzerland to finance a restoration campaign. The Kaiser is said to support the plan through his brother in law and aid the monarch in regaining the throne.
Washington July 24 The feeding of the soldiers is taking a large proportion of the country's farm products. August requirements for the army estimates will call for 25,000,000 pounds of potatoes and 1,760,000 pounds of onions at the cantonments. The government is expected to take a third of canned tomatoes a fourth of canned peas corn and beans and half the dried peaches.
Zurich dispatch reports Austrian deputies criticizing a resigned cabinet say western Bohemia has had no flour or bread for months and German-Bohemia districts dole out bread only in slices due to famine like conditions.
Dr Andrew M Soule Federal Food Administrator for Georgia announced a voluntary fifty dollar contribution by a local merchant in Athens to the Athens Chapter of the American Red Cross for violating weekly sale reports. Further action by the food administration may follow.
Teachers at the University of Summer School will stand examinations in Athens. The lead article outlines exam plans including substitutions, substitutions for substitutions, and how to obtain professional certificates. Exams will be given Wednesday and Thursday. full credit requires passing.
William J. Harris visited Carnesville and nearby towns in Franklin County on July 4 to campaign for U S senator. He argued the race is Harris versus Hardwick, with other candidates likely splitting votes, and urged loyal Franklin support for his convention ballot. He defended his record, presidential appointments, and opposed cotton price fixing, receiving hearty applause and many assurances of backing.
Athens grocery merchant on Prince avenue was arrested by city police and federal agents on a federal act violation for possessing and selling whiskey within five miles of a military post. He appeared before US Commissioner Walter G. Cornett and was bound over to federal court on a $2,500 bond after authorities found a cask of corn whiskey and other liquor.
Federal Fuel Administration Georgia warns of a severe coal shortage driven by war demand. Domestic consumers on Preference List No 1 receive priority while many dealers can only supply a small share of lump coal. Industries are cut off until civilians are served. conserve and substitute wood fuel to avoid further restrictions.
Washington July 24 That propaganda for educating the public today Liberty Bonds has aided the floating of many more wildcat securities than in peace time was asserted by Louis B. Franklin treasury director of the securities were marketed in the United States within the year.
An unclear note discusses attempting to fix bomb efficiency by examining causes and improving a mechanism. The language reflects anxious tone about securing a tighter fit and reliability. The fragment mentions an Ab Hea shot and a pocket, suggesting technical details missing or garbled.
Atlanta July 24 The Clarke delegation led by L. C. Brown and Toombs DuBose secured large state funding for Athens institutions The State University receives 50000 for a new armory and 5000 for repairs The State Agricultural College gains 20000 in maintenance and 60000 for a new war emergency training building The State Normal and Mor bid geville college each get 10000 for laundry and equipment Total appropriations reach 420,006 approved by the house appropriations committee sustaining wartime needs and postwar youth preparation.
A fire at the Hampton Roads naval base in Norfolk Virginia destroyed a large dirigible and its hangar after the main brace buckled likely from contact with a live wire. The blaze damaged about a dozen airplanes and left ten men overcome by heat while crews fought the flames.
Beth King reported an encounter Sunday with a vessel she believed to be a German raider. The ship approached within about a hundred feet, was near 2,000 tons, long at sea, rust on the sides, a tall wireless mast, and carried no flags. The sighting occurred during daylight in the summer weather.
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