Clarke county Census Shows 2128 Children Outside Athens
Capt. T. H. Doster announced Clarke county school census figures for ages six to eighteen in districts outside Athens city limits. County totals: 281 Whites and 284 Colored illiterates, 18 blind deaf and dumb or crippled or feeble minded, with detailed by district counts for white and colored children and gender.
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Sandy Creek
Harris Our Choice in Georgia Senate Campaign
A Geogia political column argues for Senator Harris in the state primary. It contrasts Harris with Senator Hardwick, urges unity to support wartime measures, and notes Harris’s perceived suitability to advance the administration’s war effort amid national and local debates about Senate backing and unity.
War Department Says No Discrimination Against Drafted Men
Secretary Baker announced the War Department will brook no discrimination against colored draftees. Any alleged or suspected cases will be investigated and a wrong corrected. Washington report notes concern over district draft boards and racial bias in the draft process.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
War Department
Col Clarence B Adams Seeks Senate Seat From Thirtieth District
Col Clarence B Adams of Danielsville announces candidacy for the Senate from the Thirtieth district. He is a noted lawyer, University of Georgia graduate, stock raiser, and strong advocate for higher education and state institutions. Backed by local papers, his candidacy is described as likely to face no opposition and to promote peace in a pivotal race.
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Clarence B. Adams
Danielsville
Senate
Col. Adams
Athens
Clarke
University of Georgia
Madison
State College of Agriculture
State Normal School
German Army Landed In America Sent To New York And Philadelphia
June 26 German officer captured by Americans near the Balleau section said German commanders had told troops that an army had landed in America and captured New York, was marching toward Philadelphia, and that submarines had sunk 40 to 50 ships in Long Island Sound, as reported by Berlin.
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New York
Philadelphia
Berlin
France
Balleau
Long Island Sound
Two Invitations From The Same Town On The Same Day
Hon. Thomas J. Shackleford will speak twice in the War Savings campaign in Commerce on Friday the 28th. He'll address the mill district at 10 a m and the townspeople in the high school auditorium at 2 p m. Two Commerce committees extended invitations unaware of each other's action.
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Thomas. J. Shackleford
War Savings
Commerce
Committees of Commerce
Regular Bar Admission Examination Conducted by Judge Cobb
Judge Cobb conducted a standard bar admission examination yesterday with two applicants taking the tests required by state law.
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Cobb
Constitutionality of Texas Day Law Tested
Austin report notes habeas corpus petitions filed in the court of criminal appeals to challenge a statewide prohibition law that took effect last night. The piece references political forecasts from Sandersville about W. J. Harris for United States Senator, with local progress reporting strong support.
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Texas
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Millions Under Arms in France by August
Washington reports opposition to the draft age change as the senate adjourns amid discussion of a proposed twelve billion dollar war appropriation. New figures show if the highest hopes materialize, about 3.5 million men may be under arms in France by August, with 1.45 million expected to be in theater by October. Secretary Baker and General March say manpower will meet calls under mobilization, while planning for a larger army continues.
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France
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Military Committee
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Congress
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Georgia Ratifies National Bone Day Amendment in Four Minutes
Both Georgia Senate and House ratified the national prohibition amendment to the U S Constitution. The Senate approved in four and a half minutes, with two dissenters. The House passed after debate, rejecting a people’s vote contingency. Adjournment plans and a busy session ahead were noted as lawmakers discussed schedule and potential return after the Fourth of July.
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Thrilling scene marks the W.8.8 workers meet yesterday
Yesterday afternoon at the W.8.8 workers meet a striking display featured a soldier Marion lowering the large flag from the balcony as 250 detachment members marched in silent order. Campaign Secretary Forbes urged support for the fighting men and the millions behind them in the home front effort.
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Judge Cobb Seeks Re-Election To Western Circuit
Judge Andrew J. Cobb of the Western Circuit Georgia announced he will seek reelection to his current judgeship. He noted many friends across the state urged him to run for the United States Senate, though he did not commit to that bid.
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Western Circuit
Georgia
Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Court
United States Senate
Americans Win Notable Victory in Italy Holiday Tone
Rome reports a notable Fourth of July celebration declared as an Italian national holiday. Florence will grant citizenship to the city on behalf of President Wilson, with flags of both nations displayed nationwide.
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Rome
Florence
Wilson
Handsome Radish Resembles Man’s Hand Deepens Local Mystery
Police officer Harvey Seagraves brought a radish to the Banner Office described as an uncanny replica of a hand with dark red to white shading, four fingers and a partial thumb. It was dug near the city by a colored man who turned it over as an image of the Kaiser's withered hand.
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Harvey Seagraves
Kaiser
Former Head of D A R Heldon Larceny Charge
Mrs William Beneral president of the Daughters of the American Revolution was arrested in New York on indictments for grand larceny petty larceny and conspiracy related to the national relief society she leads. She was paroled under counsel custody awaiting a hearing. Indicted with her were her two sons Allen an army lieutenant and Sterling an Agriculture Department official in Washington.
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Associated Press
New York
William Beneral
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Relief Society
Story
Allen
Sterling
Washington
Final arrangements to vote on suffrage bill discussed
Washington June 26 final arrangements for senate action tomorrow on the house resolution to submit the woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution were completed today. Some senators warned a vote might be delayed to Friday due to the 12 billion dollar army measure and legislative pairings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate of the House
Rigasure
American Troops Take Belleau Wood in Northwest of Chateau Thierry
Paris June 6 The Allied drive in France reports American forces in Belleau Wood gaining control and pushing positions northwest after a thirteen hour artillery hammering. 264 enemy killed or captured plus heavy losses, as Italians clean up Pisano front and Austrian prisoners. Washington congratulates Diaz on Italian victory. Kerensky arrives London and eyes U.S. support to rehabilitate Russia. Rumor claims German Foreign Secretary von Kuehlmann will resign.
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London
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Back From Session of Age College Editors
Mr Henry Maddox editorial director of the bulletin service will go to Cornell and next year an effort will bring interesting items to the program Georgia may not match Michigan which state appropriated three million dollars for war causes but the Empire State of the South will do all she can cheerfully
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Bulletin Service
Cornell
Georgia
Michigan
Empire State
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