Time limit of the pastorate debate grows after vote
An Associated Press report from Atlanta notes active propaganda favoring abolition of the time limit in the pastorate after the Methodist general conference adopted an amendment to the minority report. The amendment preserves the current law and adds that a minister may retain the pulpit by quarterly conference recommendation and a majority ballot by presiding elders.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Methodist General Conference
Committee On Revisals
Y M C A Promotion Committee Holds Final Year Meeting
The university YMCA promotion committee met at First Methodist church Tuesday night for the year’s final gathering. About 75 members attended, with a ladies committee serving a banquet. Chancellor Bartow, Colonel Snelling, advisory board members, and faculty were present. Seniors organized the program's latter half while Mr Ramsaur spoke on Foreign Field opportunities.
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University Y. M. C. A
First Methodist Church
Bartow
Henry T. Madox
L. I. Skinner
Blue Ridge
J. W. Sheppard
Mack Matthews
Alfred Scott
Xpgko
Y. MC. A
Lucy Cobb
Murphey
Cander
Stephens
Harry King
Liberty Loan Flags of Honor Over Subscriptions Rise
Thousands subscribe to Liberty Loan drives while the Atlanta district reports a $91 contribution. The program marks broad public support and honors patriotic effort across communities.
Georgia to Furnish Qualified Selectmen and Tradesmen
The state will provide a list of qualified men for various wartime roles. Among those needed are clerks, carpenters, mechanics, an engine dispatcher, and yardmasters for military installations including Camp Dix, Fort Leavenworth, and other sites. The call seeks skilled workers to meet wartime labor demands.
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Georgia
Hagen
Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Camp Dix
N. J
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Defiance in German warning to neutrals amid war threats
Washington May 8 German frightfulness warned neutrals of fate if they back the Allies. The dispatch cites German warnings about French and Belgian plunder, churches damaged, and mistreatment of prisoners. Allied fronts report mixed advances near Ypres and Amiens as German and American actions unfold. A German-American spy is captured. U boats threaten Allies as US troops rise toward France. Grain shipments to Switzerland are arranged under naval convoy amid submarine dangers.
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Washington
Teutonic
France
Belgium
Ypres
Voormesesle
Laclytte
Bomt Reaga Was Gained South of Duckebusch Lake
Ridgewood
Poeperinghe
Flanders
Picardy
LaClutte
Amiens
Sylvere
Switzeland
Germany
State Department
Stovall
Berne
Will Raise Hogs New Bank Plan Encourages Boys
President Hugh H. Gordon of the Commercial Bank launched a pig raising effort offering interest free loans to boys aged 12 to 16 to buy a sow pig. Loans are repaid January 1, 1919, if they enter the hog business. A queue formed at opening, and officials praise the plan for boosting regional hog production.
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Hugh H. Gordon
Commercial Bank
Gordon
Sponge Industry Is Soaked For a Time In Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs Florida May 8 One hundred ten Greek sponge boats arrived to celebrate the season in the sponge trade. The article notes the success of the Boys Scouts campaign for Liberty bonds in Atlanta and suggests their effectiveness in canvassing tasks.
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Tarpon Springs
Fla
Atlanta
Boys’ Scouts
Crawford Boy Among Marines Wounded
The marine corps casualty list shows one dead and seven wounded in action including Royal Leo Stokely of Crawford Georgia.
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Crawford Boy
Associated Press
Washington
Marine Corps
Royal Leo Stokely
Crawford, Ga
Eight Die As Explosions Hit Camp Bowie Troops
Fort Worth Texas May 8 Associated Press eight soldiers were killed at Camp Bowie when two trench mortars exploded three others were seriously injured seven hurt by a 3 inch shell. All killed were from Texas and most wounded also with one Brit ish sergeant among the wounded.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Camp Bowie
Texas
Norman Bowe
Draft age limit raised to forty discussed in Washington
In Washington on May 8, Provost Marshal General Crowder and the house military committee discussed raising the draft age to forty. Committee members said the war department is considering a plan for these changes within a few months.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
House Military Committee
War Departments
President Georgia Senate Here For Days
Hon Samuel L Olive president of the senate visited the city yesterday tied to bankruptcy court cases before Referee Austin Bell. Described as one of the state's brainiest men he is expected to hold high office, possibly governor or senator, in the future.
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Samuel L. Olive
Senate
Austin Bell
Colonel Olive
Martin Institute to hold centennial commencement exercises
Jefferson May 8 Special to the Banner The commen t of Martin Institute begins on the fourth Sunday this month with Dr J J Bennett of Atlanta preaching. Rev L B Roberts of College Park will deliver the literary address on Tuesday. The centennial in Martin Institute history prompts elaborate preparations for this year’s commencement.
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Jefferson
Martin Institute
J. J. Bennett
Atlanta
L. B. Roberts
College Park
No Shortage in Machine Gun Production, It's Said
Secretary Baker reports after a personal probe that there is no present shortage of light or heavy machine guns. He states no shortage is in prospect and notes production levels in the United States and France.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
France
Namcoki 5100-Ton Wooden Merchant Ship Launched
The Namcoki a 5100 ton wooden merchant vessel was successfully launched at Tampa on May 8 it is the first such ship built in this gulf coast section for the government's merchant fleet.
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Associated Press
Tampa, Frs
Gulf Coast
Wage Increase Recommended for Men Lowest Salaries
In 1915 ber, wages under $260 were targeted for sizable raises. Proposals call for increases from 43 percent down to 46 percent, with the smallest boosts going to those already earning the highest wages.
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Ber
Commissioners to hold bond election on June third
The Banner reports the county commissioners authorized a $100000 bond issue to provide dormitories and dining hall space for 1200 soldiers to train at the University. A primary election to gauge public support will be held May 20, with a city hall meeting tonight to map the campaign and inform citizens.
Mayor and Council Pass Time and Parking Measures
Last night the mayor and council, with most members present, debated central versus eastern time and parking on Clayton Street. They tabled a repeal of central time, invited further review on parking by a police committee, and approved a new fire hose truck plus related equipment.
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Culp
M. G. Michael
Claytonn Street
H. H. Gordon, Jr
Cerain
Ees Ounpeoar
Nellates Et
Civil service plans for police and fire debated at April meeting
The civil service framework for police and fire departments was read for the second time, amended and adopted with a resolution urging Clarke county representatives to push its passage in the legislature next month. A June caucus set the cavens date for June 3, matching the annual city officer election cycle. A stockade sale committee was formed to decide disposition of city stockade property by the June meeting, as the stockade currently houses too few occupants, and the stockade superintendent office will be abolished on June 1. Court actions show nine dismissals, seven continuances, and $793 in fines paid. Waterworks reported April pumpage of 39,950,000 gallons, receipts of $2,888.95, and a net profit plus a $15,000 April special tax, $27,000 more than the prior year.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Barrow
Seaboard
Jane
Civil Service Commission
Police and Fire Department
Clarke County
Woods
Davison
Police
Palmer
Hohengollern Family Wounded Rumor Emerges
A fragment suggests speculation that members of the Hohengollern family might be wounded as a gesture or assurance of good faith amid unclear political tensions.
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Committee On Education and Special Training
War Department
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LaFrance Motor Company
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