German Chancellor Defends War Aims in Reichstag
Berlin May 15. Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg refused to discuss Germanys peace aims while urging restraint. He warned a one sided peace formula would fail and said Germany seeks a durable peace built on its strength and national independence despite continued Allied pressure. Leaders Led Kour and Scheidemann predicted revolution if Britain and France renounce annexation.
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Berlin
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Kour
Reichstag
Russia
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Ger-many
Phillip Scheidemann
Great Britain
France
Reich
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Hollweg
German Empire
Red Cross receives $20 donation from Maj Wells visit
Maj Wells of Lattimore visited his daughter Mrs Talmadge and boosted Red Cross efforts by donating $20 for the work room. He praised the progress and enthusiasm of the local drive while noting a mid spring drive to be started by the president on Congress.
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Lattimore
Mrs. Talmadge
Red Cross
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Fire devastates five story building at New York Navy Yard
Fire of unknown origin tonight destroyed a five story brick receiving building at the New York navy yard causing a loss likely in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The nearby interned German vessels were not damaged.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Navy Yard
Jackson County Farmer W D Elrod Dies by Own Hands
A Jackson County farmer, 66, near Commerce, died by suicide after a period of illness. Funeral held yesterday at Oconee Church. He left eight children, including W P Elrod, a businessman in Athens.
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Oconee Church
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Athens
Banana Route Impresses Man Joining Navy
A Florida resident living in Athens used the banana route to meet weight requirements for Navy enlistment. He ate nearly four pounds of bananas to gain the necessary three pounds, then submitted his application yesterday afternoon.
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Florida
Athens
Navy
Good Old Times in Georgia Markets 1917 Note
A Dahlonega Nugget excerpt recalls 100 years ago prices with whiskey at 87 cents per gallon cotton at 26 1/2 cents a pound tobacco 13 cents a pound flour 6 50 per barrel pork 8 cents a pound corn 7 in 1900s terms. The writer argues the phrase good old times holds truth against modern price shocks.
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Georgia
Good Old Times
Dahlonega
John D Takes Five Millions in Liberty Bonds
New York May 15 The subscription committee announced that John D Rockefeller subscribed for five million dollars in liberty loan bonds. The government urges saving old bottles for ketchup and vinegar and syrup and grape juice as they cannot be used for any other purpose in this dry time.
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Associated Press
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Grain exchanges move to curb speculation in wheat
Chicago May 15 action to remove speculation from the grain market and prevent government steps. Representatives of the primary grain exchanges fix maximum wheat futures price for sales and prohibit buying except to close accounts. May options on wheat corn or oats barred except to close deals.
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Associated Press
Chicago
GREAT NAVY Administrative Control of Distribution and Transportation
The senate passed the house bill to raise enlisted navy strength to 160000 and marine corps to 30000 with equal pay increases for navy enlisted personnel as army. Presidential authority over transportation and a national food survey funding were proposed by Wilson. The British field rifle plan to arm the new American army was approved to equip overseas service.
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Washington
Senate Today
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Marine Corps
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Gregory
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Chinese Regiment Is Drilled in New Mexico
A unit of Chinese refugees from Mexico, sheltered in the United States after the exclusion act, is being formed into military companies under Major Parker in Columbus New Mexico. They undergo daily drills with sticks as rifles. The regiment could answer a call if China declares war on Germany and is fed by the Chinese relief society of San Francisco.
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San Francisco
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Morning Glories Fight Over Invasive Plants in Santa Barbara
A strange lawsuit arises between two wealthy ranchers in Santa Barbara County. One accuses the other of seeding his land with wild morning glories that overrun and dominate vegetable crops, presenting a conflict over agricultural damage and land use. The case centers on claims of intentional seeding and resulting crop harm.
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Solomon
Santa Barbara County
Los Angeles Times
Socialists Admit Participation in Russia’s Provisional Government
Petrograd May 15 The executive committee of the council of workmen and soldiers delegates votes forty one to nineteen to admit socialist representatives into the provisional government. General Staff warned of grave danger as army commanders may resign, while the council appeals to socialist parties in Germany and Austria to avert a clash on the western front and urges unity in international socialist efforts.
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Austria
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International Conference of All Socialist Parties
British repulse four attempts to retake Bullecourt
London reports the week saw submarines torpedoed far below average while escapes were high. Italians gain in Isonzore offensive with progress after heavy bombardment. Venezelists and French win positions in Macedonia as four German efforts to retake Bullecourt are repulsed. French and German reports note artillery activity in France.
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Associated Press
London
France
Macedonia
Bullecourt
I Talians
Ovation for University Y M C A Secretary on Eve of Army Work
Dean Snelling led student applause as R M Guess, four year general secretary of the University Y M C A, prepared for army related religious work at Fort McPherson near Atlanta. Guess, who served two years on the Mexican border with the National Guard, was hailed as a devoted organizer who raised the Y M C A in Georgia to a leading position and hoped to return to Athens to continue its work.
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Georgia
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Atlanta
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Athens
General Wood Invited to Georgia Tech Ball Games
Telegram from Athens dated May 15 1917 requests General Leonard Wood and Army officers to visit Athens to inspect a proposed government concentration camp site and to attend the final baseball games between the Georgia School of Technology and the University of Georgia on Friday and Saturday.
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Georgia Tech
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Athens
Leonard Wood
Charleston
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Georgia School of Technology
University of Georgia
the Athletic Association of the
War Department urges single day draft registration in 1917 notice
Washington May 15 The War Department announces one day only for draft registration under the president's proclamation. All males in the designated ages must register that day. Registrars, absentee registration, and penalties for noncompliance are outlined. The notice emphasizes no exemptions except active military or naval service. It stresses democratic participation and urges registrants to follow official procedures.
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Georgia Drainage Convention to Meet in Athens
The Sixth Annual Georgia Drainage Association meeting will be in Athens on May 23 and 24. Col. A. R. Lawton urges Georgia leaders to send delegates to learn how drainage can reclaim 7.5 million acres, potentially yielding $450 million in annual food crops. Noted speakers include State Senator I. R. Aiken and Dr. Andrew M. Soule.
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Savannah
Association
Georgia
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Chambers of Commerce
S. W. MecCainle
Atlanta
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Brunswick
Crory
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Joseph Hyde Pratt
Raleigh
8. W. McCallie
Georgu
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
J. J. Brown
R. C. Berksman
Augusta
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Dr Hill Elected Dedicatory Sermonist for Commerce Church
Commerce Ga May 15 At a committee meeting to select a minister to preach the dedicatory sermon for the Commerce Presbyterian church Dr E L Hill DD of Athens was unanimously elected. This marks the church’s highest compliment to Dr Hill highlighting his popularity both personally and spiritually among members.
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E. L. Hill
D. D
Athens
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Speeding Up and Street Safety in Early 20th Century Racing
Ohio State Journal notes concern for children playing on streets as carriages and horses speed by at seven to eight miles per hour. The letter from Hugh H. Gordon urges university officials and alumni to attend upcoming games as guests, highlighting athletic association activities.
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Hugh H. Gordon
Board of Directors Athletic Association
University of Geors
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