Allied Forces Halt German Preparations Before Attack
The German army under Bulow is reported near Arras, with units kept separate from the Somme battle. Submarine activity sinks fishing craft and shells a Russian steamer as Allied forces press advances near Locre and Rheims. Raoul Lufbery, famed American ace, is believed killed after aerial combat near Toul. French troops in Macedonia push more than twelve miles in several sectors.
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Associated Press
Bulow
Arras
Somme
Lys
Arctic
Locre
Rheims
Amiens
Raoul Lufbery
Toul
Lufbery
Macedonia
Campaign Starts Prompt Red Cross Drive Gains Early Support
Reports from Washington and Atlanta indicate strong early momentum for the second war mercy fund Red Cross campaign. Governors promise cooperation, cities report subscriptions well above quotas, and Sumter, South Carolina, has pledged 24,000 toward a 17,000 goal as Southern Division drives begin with a Shriner led meeting in Sumter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
New England
Hawaii
White House
Atlanta
Eetik
Sumter
G. C
The
Shriners
America And The Iish Question
Washington May 20 indications are that the American government will soon clarify its stance on the Irish situation. In any statement the United States will take a firm position while recognizing that American soldiers are fighting with the British in France against a common enemy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ireland
United States
France
Senate Navy Bill Grows By 203 Million In Senate Action
Washington May 20 The naval appropriations bill was completed by the Senate Naval Committee carrying a total of 1 587 000 000 dollars, about 203 000 000 more than the lease provision. It will be reported to the Senate tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Senate
Death of Mr. W. C. Hill at White Hall
Mr. W. OC Hill died Sunday at his home in White Hall aged 62. Funeral and interment were held Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Baptist church, conducted by Rev. W. M. Slye. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Odea Hammond.
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White Hall
W. OC. Hill
W. M. Slye
the Baptist Church
Congress Desires July Adjournment After Revenue Debate
Washington May 20 Congress officials emerged from a conference with Secretary McAdoo and treasury experts not convinced immediate revenue legislation is needed. Spokesmen from the Senate and House said the new law can wait until December and will resist plans to adjourn early in July. Further talks are set for later in the week and the vice president may issue a ruling.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Senate
Househeld
Vpraret
Ninety One Bodies From Oakdale Plant Disaster
Ninety one bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the Aetna Chemical plant at Oakdale, the known dead from Saturday's explosion. Forty three victims have been identified so far as rescue workers continue their grim toll count.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Aetna Chemical Company
Oakdale
Sugar For Canning And Preserving to be Sold
From the office of the federal food administrator Dr Soule grocers are advised to prepare to furnish sugar for canning and preserving and to ensure sales are under the rule and proper certificate. Merchants are reminded of these requirements and certification accompanies such sales as in the Banner.
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Federal Food Administrator
Dr. Soule
Liberty Bond buyers from Sugar Refining firm reach final tally
York May 20 Ninety-three members of the Sugar Refining Company staff subscribed to the Third Liberty Loan. A company banner announced the total subscriptions, highlighting the refinery as a leading contributor among the buyers.
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York
Sugar Refining Company
Liberty Loan
German Agents Incite South Georgia Negroes in Valdosta
In Valdosta Georgia reports spread that Sidney Johnson, alleged ringleader in Hampton Smith murder and wife abuse, was located near town. Allegations say Germany tried to stir race trouble as four negroes were lynched by unknown parties, per coroner.
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Associated Press
Valdosta
Valdosta S
Sidney Johnson
Hampton Smith
Germany
Lectures on Food Conservation to Be Held in Athens
Mr. Robert Bryan Harrison will visit Athens Friday May 31 to give two lectures on food conservation. The first at 1:00 p.m. will address children at the public school auditorium and the second at 3:30 p.m. will be at the same place, inviting Women’s Clubs Parents and Teachers Associations Canning Clubs and the general public to attend.
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Robert Bryan _ Harrison
Athens
Harrison
Chicago
Tts
Marsh to Be Chief of Staff Nomination Reported
Washington. May 20. President Wilson will nominate Major General Peyton Marsh, then acting Chief of Staff, to be Chief of Staff with full general rank. General Tasker Bliss, current chief of staff, will be nominated for brevet rank of general as permanent military representative in the supreme war council.
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Washington
Wilson
Peyton Marsh
Tasker Bliss
Supreme War Council
Will Peek Speaks at Atlanta Salesmen Convention
Mr Will Peek a veteran Athens traveling man attends the King Hardware annual convention at the Piedmont Hotel May 20 to 25. The program includes all day sessions with expert addresses luncheons banquets and theatre parties. Peek is slated to discuss the value of regular visits to the house and whether salesmen should come often.
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Will Peek
Athens
Atlanta
King Hardware Company
Piedmont Hotel
Pook
Deficit Expected in Prussian Budget of 1918
In the Prussian House of Deputies Minister of Finance Hertz announced a deficit of several hundred million marks in the 1918 budget. He warned that railroad restoration and canal projects will cost billions and criticized proposed tax rates as unbearable or absurd. He cited fears of a 45 percent income tax triggering national alarm.
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New York
House of Deputies
Hertz
Cologne
The Hope of the World and the Red Cross Spirit
A World War I era homage to the Red Cross as the moral core of victory. It extols the Red Cross as voice of mercy and brotherhood guiding armies toward universal peace amid trench warfare. The piece links Red Cross ideals to human rights, rebuilding towns, aiding families, and sustaining courage in a grim conflict.
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Pape
Red Cross
Red Gross
Mérand
First Reorganization Under Overman Act Air Service
Washington May 20 The air service reorganization under the Overman Act is completed with the air service wholly diverted to the signal corps giving John D Ryan power as director of aircraft procurement Major General William L Kenly becomes director of military aeronautics while Major General Squire remains chief signal officer and ex officio aircraft board member Senate investigations follow Wednesday
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Air Service
Signal Corps
John D. Ryan
Military
Aoronautics
William L.kenly
Squire
Offecer
Phé ‘Chamberlain
Senate
London Sixth Air Raid Kills 37, Wounds 156
London reports state the German raid last night killed 37 residents and injured 156, the sixth raid this year. A hospital area was struck, bombs heavily damaged nearby, while four raiders were destroyed in the air. A damaged plane reportedly fell into the sea, with two others over the water awaiting confirmation.
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London
Associated Press
Providence
Clarke Second County Leads In War Savings Sales In State
Clarke County remains second in Georgia for war savings certificates and thrift stamps sales. The year’s quota is 546,680 with April sales totaling 71,220 and 15,000 plus in April. Per capita to date stands at 3.06 with Putnam County ahead of Athens. Georgia’s statewide quota is 57,500,000. to April 30 sales reached 2,196,097 with 55,303,903 balance. April sales were 783,896 and per capita 76 cents.
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Clarke
Clarkeounty
Athens
Putnam
Georgia
Batonton
Putname County
Presbyterians Weigh Union at General Assembly
Durant Okla reports the Southern General Assembly debated union with the eastern Presbyterian church. The majority favored continued consideration of federal union while the minority urged no organic federal union at this time. A substitute proposal suggested ongoing commissions study toward federal union.
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Associated Press
Durant
Okla
General Assembly
Ern Presbyterian Church
Tnt Ste Uesersion
Annes Tees
Sinn Fein Delegates Clash With Americans in Atlanta Hotel Lobby
May 20 report from Dohila notes Bing delegates pressed Sinn Fein criticism of U S treatment while Americans offered to listen but refused involvement in British internal matters. Financial standings show Clarke at $646,680 per year through April 90, plus $71,220 per capita. Haden of Atlanta $4,531,140 total through April 20, $361,707 per capita. County standings list Wilkes 43rd, Gwinnett 50th, Greene 55th, Bibert 67th, Hart 68th, Jackson 61st, Walton 73rd, Barrow 75th, Morgan 65th, Banks 103rd, with April figures noting Clarke seconding $16,463.
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Dohila
Bing
Sinn Fein
Clarke
Hart
Jackson
Walton
Barrow
Morgan
Banks
Ha, Nee
Madison
Peman
Progress Birth And Death Registration Expansion In 1900s
Progress in birth and death registration across states shows growth in geographic coverage and population accounting. The 1900 to 1904 reports reveal uneven enforcement and state-led systems, with full federal oversight proposed to standardize vital statistics nationwide.
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Washington, D.C
Hawaii
Sus Bureau
United States
Cowinthia
Alabamda
Delaware
Florida
Geborgia
MAM
West Virginia
Wiildwestptone
Gavy the Conans
Aix
New England
New Virginia
Pennsylvania
Iota
Nia
Coal operators seek timber to speed mining and reforestation
Pax Mayne and Hagleton coal operators of anthracite request timber to accelerate mining. Wood supplies are needed for beta mines and to boost efficiency. Thousands of acres near the mines are suitable for reforestation efforts.
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Pax Mayne
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