Day Passes With No New Phases On German Front
Across the western front artillery duels continued with no major infantry offensives. French Premier Clemenceau reports American troops arriving in force to join the battle zone while political turmoil grows in England over charges by former War Office director Maurice about misstatements by Bonar Law and Lloyd George. A special inquiry court is to probe the accusations.
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England
War Office
Maurice
Fook
London
Bonar Law
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Enormous Budget For Ship-Building Asked
Washington May 7 An enormous appropriation for merchant ship construction will be asked of the house appropriation committee tomorrow by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board in presenting estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Until Congress is informed of the board's plans Hurley declined to indicate the extent of the amount involved. With all shipyards operating it is estimated that more than 10 000 000 tons of shipping can be produced during the year. On this basis Hurley's budget probably would run close to two and a half billion dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Hurley
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Congress
Wages of Railroaders To Be Annouunced
Washington reports Director General McAdoo will soon decide on the railroad wage commission's proposal of a 20 percent rise for all railroad workers. The plan would add about 260 million dollars to payrolls while unions push for higher raises, up to 40 to 60 percent, amid discontent over the recommended distribution.
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Washington
McAdoo
Railroad Wage Commission
Former King Constantine of Greece Near Death in Zurich
Paris dispatch reports Former King Constantine of Greece seriously ill in Zurich Switzerland. Those at his bedside fear a fatal outcome while reporters note the situation could prompt prosecutions over sugar rule related boarding issues.
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Associated Press
Paris
Constantine
Zurich
Switzerland
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Taonareb
Gaid
House Passes Sedition Bill in Final Action
Washington reports final action on the sedition bill granting broad new powers to punish disloyal acts and utterances. The House adopted the conference report and sent it to the President amid debate over free speech and wartime order, with Representative London the sole dissent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Sone Wet Bt
Congress
London
Methodists Likely to End Four Year Limit on Preachers
In Atlanta on May 7 1922 delegates debated abolishing the four year limit on Methodist preachers. After more than two hours the lay delegates predicted the restriction would be eliminated. Arguments continued when the session adjourned and will resume tomorrow as the issue dominated the day.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
One of Best Known Airmen is Missing In France
Flight Captain James Norman Hall, noted author and one of the best known American aviators, is missing after a battle ten miles inside Germany opposite Toul. Three American planes fought four German machines. two German planes were brought down.
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France
James Norman Hall
Germany
Toul
Thrift Campaign Aims to Cut Nonessential Use
Washington May 7 The Council of Nations Defense announced a new thrift campaign to reduce consumption of less essential commodities by civilians to indirectly curtail non war industry and support wartime goals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Council of Nations Defense
Wipe Out Debt That France Owes to the U S
Washington May 7. A resolution proposed by Senator Kenyon of Wisconsin calls for cancellation of France s financial obligations to the United States. The measure seeks to wipe out the debts during the current fiscal period and outlines steps for repayment terms and political considerations.
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France
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Kenyon
President Wilson Attends Circus With 16000 Cap City Residents
President Wilson visited a Washington circus with Mrs Wilson and about 16 000 locals. He viewed the menagerie and concert from his box and reportedly filled the box with peanut hulls. The note mentions Kaiser and income taxes in a joking tone.
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Associated Prese
Washington
Dent Wilson
Mre. Wilson
Cap
Athens Clarke plan bond election for wartime training facilities
A Athens Clarke County meeting urged a June bond issue of 100000 to fund barracks dining and dormitories on Lucas and Lumpkin hills for 260 drafted soldiers due May 15 and up to 1000 more. Mayor Erwin. J F Tibbetts. committee members allocated to organize a county wide campaign with primary May 20 and a guaranteed rapid training program contingent on bond approval and state university support.
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University of Georgia
State College of Agriculture
Lucas Hill
Lumpkin Hill
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J. F. Tibbetts
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State College
Snelling
Great State University
Clarke County
Mell
Rowe
Jefferson Superior Court Terms Start With War Effort Plea
The February adjourned term of Jackson superior court opened in Jefferson Ga with Judge Andrew J. Cobb delivering a patriotic charge on Liberty Loans and wartime support. Grand jury names listed and traverse jurors named. Trials include a land dispute between Dudley George and Calhoun George, two brothers contesting adjoining land in a case over a small parcel.
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SAN Able
Andrew J. Cobb
EB. S. Lord
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B. C. Swangim
Traverse
A. D. Wilson
T. J. Andrew
C. C. Vandiver
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J. B. Randolph
T. F. Quillan
H. G. Barnett
J. B. Hale
L. J. Wilks
B. C. Colquitt
D. J. Nunn
F. R. Stone
R. C. Niz
Calhoun George
Two Probes Begun Aviation Programme
Washington May 7 Two new investigations into the aircraft production are about to be launched. President Wilson and his cabinet hear today Attorney General Gregory plans for an inquiry into graft and mismanagement. Senate military committee to reopen its probe to identify those responsible for deficiencies in the aviation program. William J. Pherson, Gregorys assistant, from Chattanooga, was assigned to conduct the inquiry.
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Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
House Satisfied Airplane Air Force Budget Inquiry Closed
The House military committee near completion of a 11 billion dollar army appropriation with aviation funds. After questioning Baker and aides, leaders said no investigation is needed as no criminal delays or deficiencies are found in the war department plans. The sugar order affects dealers nationwide, with May 15 enforcement.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Army
Baker
War Department
Severe penalties for violation of administration s sugar regulation
Atlanta May 7 A United States government unfair order will issue Wednesday against Red Rock Company bottlers of ginger ale and soft drinks and against Hagan & Dodd Company manufacturers of soft drinks and beverage syrup. The penalty bars sugar purchases nationwide for six months with possible extension on recommendation of the federal food administrator for Georgia.
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Atlanta
United States
Red Rock Company
Hagan & Dodd Company
South
the Food Administration
Georgia
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Andrew M. Boyle
Washington
Food ‘Administration
Red Rock
Burwell backs Harris in Georgia senate race split fears
Hon Wm S Fr Burwell of Sparta withdraws from consideration to run for U S senator and declares he will actively support William J Harris as the administration candidate to defeat Sen Hardwick. He cites Macon Telegraph revelations of a White House preference and urges unity among loyal Democrats.
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Georgia
Macon Telegraph
William Schley Howard
William J. Harris
Hardwick
Senate
W. H. Burwell
Sparta
W. J. Harris
Burwell
Washington
United States
Whallington
Wilson
Georgia Farmers Allowed to Grind Homegrown Wheat
Georgia farmers may take homegrown wheat to local mills and have it ground into flour without quantity limits, as long as the flour is used under food administration conservation rules. The change lifts prior restrictions, encouraging increased wheat planting next season, with corn and wheat mills also relieved from previous quotas.
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Washington
Soule
Georgia
Food Administration
Big chemical concern locates Southern HQ in Athens
Through the Athens Chamber of Commerce a branch house of Furst McNees Company, a half million dollar concern from Freeport NL, will supply the region including North and South Carolina. The firm, with seventy five traveling salesmen, will open a two story warehouse and soon a large manufacturing plant in Athens to compound and supply druggists and pharmacists.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Furst & McNees Company
Freeport
North
South Carolina
Atlanta
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Woman's Club Federation Held May Session in Hot Springs
Jeanette Rankin, Montana congresswoman, addressed the convention of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Hot Springs on May 7. The nomination committee named officers for election as the federation considers reforms and the theme “At the Front With the Women.” The text hints at shifting phrases and a call to pay income tax.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Montana
The
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