Russia and America Unite for World Liberties
Petrograd June 16 reports a mass government stance opposing separate peace with Austria and urging united struggle. Minister Tereshchenko confirms America's cooperation as ally in fighting tyranny and advancing democracy worldwide. Root notes America fights for freedom alongside Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Petrograd
Associated Press
Russia
America
Massan
Tereschtenko
Elihu Root
Council of Ministers
Francis
Mr. Root
Root
Liberty Loan Committee Thanks Athens Workers
A June 15 1917 letter from W C Wardlaw chairman of the Liberty Loan Central Committee thanks the Athens Ga Liberty Loan Committee and workers for their untiring efforts in the campaign. It notes appreciation for press support and publishing a card of thanks in daily papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.G. Michael
Liberty Loan Committee
Athens
Michael
Central Loan Committee
W. C. Wardlaw
Liberty Loan Central Committee
Central Liberty Loan Committee
Sixth Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan
Sixth Federal Reserve Dist
Atlanta
Government to operate all news print paper mills
Washington June 16 Senator Owen will introduce a resolution to have the government take over and run all news print paper mills during the war with federal agency coordination with Canada in manufacturing and distribution. Former King Constantine leaves Greek territory and more Allied troops move into Piraeus as British gains and prisoner releases are reported on the Ypres front.
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Associated Press
Washington
Owen
Constantine I
Athens
Greece
Constantine
Pireaus
London
Ypres
Flanders
Offend
Baptists Gather for Twelfth Sunday School Congress Opening
Special to the Banner from Nashville Tennessee June 16 hundreds of Sunday school workers attended the opening at Mt Olive Baptist Church for the Twelfth Annual Sunday School Congress. Over twenty four states represented and thirteen departments scheduled through next Monday with meetings at various churches. Henry Allen Boyd urged loyalty to the Constitution and flag while promoting the King Emmanuel banner across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Sunday School Congress
The
Baptist Congress
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
King Emmanuel
Henry Allen Boyd
Congress
Ickes
United States
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Ifla
Atlanta
Meritian
Tuskeege Institute
Muskogee
Beaumont
Birmingham
Vicksburg
San Francisco
St. Louis
Kansas City
Columbus
Ohio
Chicago
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Washington
Letters From People Urge Funds for Georgia Orphan Home
Macon Georgia June 6 1917 readers appeal editor Banner about rising costs and dwindling contributions threatening Georgia’s dependent children home. flour price up from 74.50 to 16.00 per unit and other supplies scarce. pastors probation officers and county officials report destitute orphans needing placement. the institution relies on voluntary gifts and a major donor’s generosity funds groceries and operations. the question is how to provide care as demands grow and funds fall short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia
Volunteers Rally Women to Back Food Administration
President Hoover orders immediate organization of a new food administration to cut waste with volunteer help. Hoover aims to enlist every housewife through state defense councils and women's groups, as Congress delays food legislation. Senate report on the control measure arrives without recommendations and will be taken up in both houses Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
New Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Hoover
Senate
Ready Soon to Draw First War Increment
Registrations from forty five states and the District of Columbia amount to 8 986 790. Massachusetts Kentucky and Washington are expected to push the total to about 9 500 000 as rolls near completion. Officials anticipate proceeding with selecting the first war army increment once registrations are finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
District of Columbia
Masachusetts
Kentucky
Thanks to Ministers for Aid in YMCA Campaign
Athens Banner notes appreciation from the executive committee for support given to the YMCA campaign. The editor corrects an oversight naming Rev. A. G. Richards for his strong help and commends pastors for urging congregations to back the effort. The piece lauds Athens leadership in local pulpits and Christian effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Young Men’s Christian Association
A. G. Richards
Episcopal Church
Richard
Tom Reed
Southern's fine record handling reunion crowds
Special to the Banner reports that the Southern Railway moved 26 490 passengers into Washington for the United Confederate Veterans reunion from June 2 to June 8. Forty three special trains and 612 cars on regular services aided the flow, with no delays and careful operations by the railway staff. J A Harris, General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Railway System
United Confederate Veterans
Southern
Southern Cotton Oil Company Buys Ga Phosphate Plant
The Southern Cotton Oil Company owner J. B. Wier purchased the Georgia Phosphate Company fertilizer plant from Hodgson interests for about forty thousand dollars. Located near the Seaboard Air Line and Southern spur tracks by the Atlantic Compress plant, it has not run for years. The new owners will enlarge and improve the facility and hire about 100 workers when it resumes operation.
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Southern Cotton
OIL Company
GA. Phosphate CO
Ager
Southern Cotton Oil
J. B. Wier
Manpany
Georgia Phosphate Company
Hodgson
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Compress Company
Perpetual Memorial Honor by Athens Y M C A
The Athens Y M C A directors approve a permanent memorial for all who aided the recent war work campaign. Subscriptions surpassed targets quickly thanks to concerted effort, with special acknowledgment of the women of Athens whose cooperation aided results. The committee notes increased willingness to sacrifice for veterans and to support future good causes. The expression is to be entered on permanent records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Young Men's Christian Association
Young Men's Christian Association of Athens
Athens
Andrew J. Cobb
E. R. Hodgson, JR
Ino
J. Wilkins
Snelling Committee
To Punish Fraudulent Dealers in Foodstuffs and Fuel
A bill introduced by Representative Brand targets fraud in interstate food and fuel trade. It defines criminal acts including fake price quotes, hoarding, price manipulation, and sale at exorbitant rates during wartime, with penalties up to twenty years. Additional lines discuss enforcement and scope, ending with a tangent about bananas.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Germany
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Switzerland
Robert Grimm
Grimm
Hoffman
Federal Council
Stockholm
Vorwaerts
Thhy
Sokiiers
Workmen
Belgium
Serbia
Russian
Poland
Alsace Lorraine
France
Austroitalian
Entente
Ftome
Corno Cavento
Liberty Workers
U. S
Bullecourt
Berlin
Sakaki
Mediterranean
Holland
Nashville, Tenn
Congress and
Nat's
President
J. A. Harris
Brand
Eighth District of
Judiciary Committee
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