Counties to Get Porata of Auto Tax Funds Soon
Secretary of State Henry B. Strange filed the apportionment sheet distributing 225,226.55 from 1918 automobile tag sales by improved mileage. Georgia reports 0,110 miles of improved roads. Hall County leads with 4,217.19, DeKalb 3,978, Monroe 3,513, Carroll 3,508. City counties follow, Fulton 1,332.63, Bibb 984.01, Richmond 1,608.15, Chatham 635.38, Muscogee 643.82, Floyd 3,373.75, Clarke 1,14.54.
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Atlanta
Henry B. Strange
Georgia
Hall County
DeKalb
Monroe
Carroll
Fulton
Bibb
Richmond
Chatham
Muscogee
Floyd
Clarke
Will He Head Mercer or Atlanta Schools
Atlanta reports two efforts to recruit State Superintendent M. L. Brittain. One offer would make him head Atlanta city schools, an offer he declined years ago. The other proposes him as president of Mercer University to succeed Mr. Pickard. Brittain values his state work and would not leave it.
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Mercer
Atlanta
M. L. Brittain
Mercer University
Pickard
Brittain
At-lanta
Why Didn't He Volunteer (Windy City Echo Poem)
A World War I era verse by G. H. Bayer extols voluntary enlistment over drafted service. It celebrates volunteers as worthy, self-respecting soldiers, noting the absence of bands or fanfare and urging pride in the decision to serve. The poem contrasts drafted fear with steadfast voluntary service and looks to future generations.
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Windy City
13Th Engineers
France
G. H. Bayer
Co. A
Woodmen Prepare For Fourth of July Event in Athens
Plans for a Woodmen of the World degree camp in Athens on July 4 progress as a statewide gathering aims to include all uniform rank companies. Organizers report strong interest with over twenty inquiries and emphasize the patriotic intent and community support behind the event.
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City of
Athens
Woodmen of the World
Red Cross
Wilson
W. A. Fraser
War Risk Insurance
Mr Adolphus Wood Improves After Auto Crash
Mr Adolphus Wood remains under treatment after a Saturday morning automobile collision that left him with a broken collar bone and other injuries. His car veered several miles from the city, striking a post. He shows signs of improvement though continues to endure the effects of the injuries.
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Adolphus Wood
War Savings Stamps urged to support the war effort
Samuel Gompers urges sacrifice and thrift to fund the war, praising liberty bonds and war savings stamps. Leaders including J Leonard Replogle and George M Reynolds stress patriotism through saving, while voices warn against overreliance on thrift stamps alone. Families from Greensboro plan summer travel to Dillard.
May Increase Age Limit of Men for Army
The War Department will not oppose extending draft age limits if Congress decides it is necessary. Secretary Baker said no immediate need exists, but replenishing the class one reservoir is anticipated. A bill to extend the draft to eighteen to forty five is before the Senate military committee. The House voted to permanently raise Navy personnel from 87 000 to 131 000, but rejected creating the lieutenant general rank for Marine Corps commandants and major general for corps staff officers after spirited debate.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
War Department
Baker
Department
Senate Military Committee
NAVY
House
Marine Corps
Postal Telegraph Company Waives Right During War
President Wilson acknowledges the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company for waiving its right to discharge employees who join a union during wartime. Clarence H. McKay, NY, conveys the pledge in a June 12 1918 letter to Woodrow Wilson, dated June 16 1918 from the White House.
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Clarence H. McKay
New York
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
President Wilson
White House
Washington, D. C
Mr. McKay
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson May Summon Western Union Chief in Labor Dispute
President Wilson may summon Newcomb Carlton, head of Western Union Telegraph Co., to Washington for a conference over the conflict with the Commercial Telegraphers' Union. The move follows a cabinet meeting where the matter was discussed and Carlton’s letter renewing the companys opposition to unionized wage talks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Newcomb Carlson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Comercial Telegraphers' Union
Carlton Io
Telegraph Company
Telegraphers’ Union
Death of T. C. Scott at High Shoals Georgia
Special to the Banner High Shoals Ga June 18 Mr T C Scott age 72 died suddenly at his home yesterday morning The funeral was conducted this afternoon by Rev Oliver Ingrah He is survived by his wife four daughters and four sons Daughters are Miss Fannie Scott Mrs M V Couch Mrs S A Dobbs and Mrs W M Sheridan Sons are J T H F W EB and S B Beott He had been a resident of Oconee county for twenty years and was esteemed by all.
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High Shoals
T. Scott
Oliver Ingrah
A. Dobbs
Fannie Scot
M. V. Couch
W. M Sheridan
J. T
B. Beott
Oconee County
Stewart Report on Georgia Secondary Education 1917 18
Dr Joseph Stewart head of Georgia secondary education presents findings on enrollment and graduates in four and three year high schools, teachers by gender, laboratory equipment funding, language offerings, college transfers, and recommended reforms. He urges constitutional tax support for rural schools, funding for small high schools, expanded teacher training for women, and standardized admission for law and medical education.
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Jos
Stewart
Georgia Colleges
University of Georgia
Ter
Peabody School of Education
Ant
Aiate
Unon
University Board
Georgia
United States
Mercer University
Emory University
John Candler
O. K
Cobb
Louisiana Senate Passes Woman Suffrage Amendment
The Louisiana Senate tonight finally passed a constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women subject to voter recreation at the fall election. Associated Press reports from Baton Rouge dated June 18.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisana Senate
Grand Lodge of the Negro Masons Convened in Athens
The Grand Lodge of the Negro Masons of Georgia convened in Athens with nearly a thousand delegates led by Dr H R Butler. Prominent members from Savannah Columbus Bainbridge Atlanta Macon Plains Americus Montezuma and Brunswick attended. Dr A M Soule urged aid to meat wheat sugar and ice conservation and praised flag loyalty while warning against slackers. War Savings Stamps and Red Cross appeals dominated talks as leaders stressed patriotism and county service.
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Grand Lodge of the Negro Masons of
Georgia
H. R. Butler
Atlanta
Sol. C. Johnson
Savannah
W. H. Spencer
Columbus
E. J. Turner
C A. Clarke
Brunswick
G. R. Hutto
Bainbridge
W. C. Thomas
Wm. D. Johnson
Plains
A. 8. Staley
Americus
J. H. Walker
Macon
A. L Felton
Montezuma
A. M. Soule
Food Administration
France
M. W. Reddick
L. A. Townsley
Grand Lodge of Masons
Athens
Maxwell Manning
Red Cross Fund
Sol C. Johnson
Gran
Order
G. L. Bowen
Treasury
Grand Lodge
Relief Department
Melting Pot urged to aid Red Cross war work and canteen fund
The article urges readers to donate old jewelry and metal to a Melting Pot fund to support Red Cross canteen booths and traveling comforts for soldiers. It cites examples of contributions, outlines use of proceeds, and highlights a fundraiser narrative with figures on receipts, expenses, and death-claims payouts, urging immediate participation.
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Athens Red Cross
Red Cross
Seaboard Station
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Berlin
Samuel Gompers
J. Leonard Replogle
Steel Supply
War Industries Board
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial
Natonal Bank of Chicago
Asbury Hodgson
J. H. Abbots
Walter Boswell
Greensboro
Dillard
Postal Telegraph Company Patriotic
Western Union
Taw
T. C. Scott
High Shoals Hom
Geoaia
Smith-Hughes
Louisiana
Negro Masons
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