German Raiders Wreck Pacific Shipping and Stranded Americans
A Samoan dispatch reports German raiders Seeadler and another cruiser preying in the South Pacific. The Seeadler destroyed three American schooners and left crews on barren islands. the master of the missing C Slade schooner arrived in an open boat after days ashore.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Southern Pacific
Navy Department
Samoan Islands
C. Slade
Seeadler
Mavy Department
South Seas
Tutila
See‘adler
A- Land
Tutuila
Ordinary's Court In Session Today
Judge Orr will hold a brief adjourned term of his court today to hear a case postponed for months. He held hearings Monday of this week and adjourned to the definite date of Friday October 5th.
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Orr
Colored Selectmen Leave This Morning
Thirty one colored selectmen the third contingent of drafted men from Clarke to be ordered to Camp Gordon for training for the National Army will leave this morning over the Southern Railway at 5 oclock for Chamblee via Lula to reach Camp Gordon near Chamblee on the main line of the Southern about 830 this morning. At least most of the thirty one will leave this morning two or three having advised they will join the others from Atlanta.
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Clarke
Camp Gordon
National Army
Southern Railway
Chamblee
Lula
Southern
Atlanta
Box Car Parlor Raid Netted Five Men and One Woman
Police raided a box car on Central railway aiding tracks on Thomas Street last night and arrested five men and one woman all described as colored. They were locked up to answer to the recorder pro tem and pro tem mayor this morning or allowed to post bonds for appearance.
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Central Railway
Thomas Street
Increase in Wages of Cotton Mill Operatives
Lawrence Mass October 4 The Arlington the Pacific and other cotton mills here today announced an increase of about ten percent in wages for 30 000 operatives.
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Associated Press
Lawrence
Mass
Arlington
the Pacific
Aviatrix Will Fly Clean Across Country Start in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tenn Oct 4 Katharine Stinson aviatrix will start on a cross country flight tomorrow from here to Birmingham. She plans to fly a clean route avoiding East Coast air lanes and plans to reach Birmingham by nightfall.
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Aviatrix
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Katherine Stinson
Birmingham
Senate Passes Insurance Bill With $10,000 Coverage
Washington Oct 4 The soldiers sailors insurance bill carrying 176 million dollars was passed by the Senate restoring a ten thousand dollar maximum and raising Major Generals Pershing and Scott to full general rank An amendment adds twenty five dollars to widows of war dead including civil and Spanish American wars raising annual costs by about 3.5 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pershing
Scott
Senate
Men in Camp Buy Liberty Bonds at Camp Jackson
Scores of Floridans and North and South Carolinians at Camp Jackson bought Liberty Bonds during the drive. Additional white men have reported to camp from North Carolina and Florida.
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Associated Press
Columbia, D. C
Liberty Bond Delivery Now Open by Georgia Banks
Georgia National and American State Banks announce Liberty Bonds of the first issue are ready for delivery to subscribers. Patrons who placed subscriptions are urged to call at these banks to collect their bonds.
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Georgia National
House Won't Probe Charges Against Members
Washington October 4 five representatives were named to study statements by Congressman Heflin Alabama that some members acted suspiciously in connection with reports of German money influencing Congress Four committee members were excused and likely no action will occur this session indicating limited inquiry into the charge blijven
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Heflin
Alabama
Congress
Safe Conduct to Berlin For LaFollette Is Suggested
Columbus Ohio Oct. 4 Deportation of United States Senator Robert M LaFollette and his supporters through the allies lines to Berlin because of their treasonable utterances was urged in a resolution received today by Governor Cox from the executive club of Toledo representing twenty four clubs and associations in that city A copy of the resolutions were sent to President Wilson and to Ohio senators and congressmen with the request that they be entered in the congressional record.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
Robert M. LaFollette
Berlin
Cox
Executive Club
Toledo
Wilson
Organized to Handle Expeditionary Forces
Washington reports that since arriving last June the American commission has built an organization of nearly 1,000 people to coordinate work for the American expeditionary forces among the French. The piece notes a development titled General Strike as the latest master of Russia and mentions the capture of principal railroads.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Commission
Russia
Cruiser Drake torpedoed and sunk off Irish coast
London Oct 4 The British cruiser Drake was torpedoed Tuesday off the Irish coast. The vessel reached harbor then sank. Eighteen men including an officer were killed and the remainder of the crew saved.
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Associated Press
London
Drake
Admiralty
Irish
Harbor
Wheat Week in Georgia Named
Wheat Week in Georgia will run from October 15 as Dr. Andrew M. Soule urges farmers to sow enough wheat for home use. Georgia aims to plant 786000 acres, up from last year, to reach a projected 8410200 bushels, despite low regional yields. County Agents and College of Agriculture staff will guide seed, soil prep, planting, and fertilizing practices.
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Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
U. S
United States
State College of Agriculture
College
Final Step To Prevent Supplies Reaching Germany
Washington October 4 the final move to prevent supplies reaching Germany through neutrals was taken by the American government today in deciding to refuse coal to neutral ships carrying supplies from South American countries to Northern European neutrals unless their cargoes were inspected by United States officials.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Son of Powder King Dies by Own Action in Ogden
Gerald Du Pont, 22, son of a prominent powder manufacturer, died by his own action after leaving a hospital in Ogden Utah where he had been for several days due to a breakdown. Bond question noted.
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Associated Press
Ogden
Utah
Gerald Dupont
Germany sought separate peace with France in 1916
Testimony before New York state attorney general claimed Bolo Pasha, jailed in Paris as a spy, said Germany favored a France peace. He told Adolph Pagenstomdt that terms included ceding Alsace Lorraine, French colonies, and German troop evacuation. Evidence suggests Bolo came to the United States to raise funds to finance French newspapers supporting German peace propaganda.
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New York
Bolo Pasha
Paris
Germany
America
France
Morton Lewis
Adolph Pagenstmdt
Bernstorff
Bolo
Alsace-Lorraine
Twenty Thousand Aircraft Under Construction for U S War Effort
Washington reports twenty thousand airplanes are under construction for American forces in Europe under a six hundred billion dollar aviation bill. Motors are being produced and twenty four flying schools are authorized to train thousands of young Americans. Many planes will also be built abroad.
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U. S
Associated Press
Washington
America
Europe
Savannah Club Urges Expulsion of Senator Hardwick
Savannah Ga Oct 4 The Great Savannah Commercial Club adopted resolutions urging the expulsion of Senator Hardwick from the United States Senate over published utterances credited to him that were deemed antagonistic toward the government.
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Savannah Club
Hardwick
United States Senate
Hearst Defies A G To Substantiate Spy Claims
William Randolph Hearst declares he will not be coerced to substantiate alleged social ties with Bolo Pasha the German spy. He frames New York AG’s public remarks as unwarranted implications and threats of libel proceedings.
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Bolo Pasha
Clarke County Girls and Boys Fair Slated for Tomorrow
The Clarke county girls and boys clubs annual fair will be held at the Elks Home tomorrow with exhibits ready this afternoon. Prizes from Athens firms and individuals include cash, subscripts, mdse, canned goods and scholarships. boys and girls clubs award pig prizes, pork products, and farm related premiums. County Agent Burns continues the work begun by Joe Woodruff with strong support from Miss Oliver and local sponsors.
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Clarke County
Elks
Llet
Miss Oliver
Athens
Athens Banner
Hilley Furniture Co
the McGregor Co
Mdsc
B. Dunaway
Davison-Nicholson Co
Mdse
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Brandt's
Costa's
Palmer's
Michael Bros
McGregor
Sewink
the Banner
Poultry Club
Soldiers and Sailors Civil Rights Bill Passed in House
Washington October 4 the soldiers and sailors civil rights bill was unanimously approved by the house. It is not expected to be taken up by the senate before December session.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Renewal Haig's Great Offensive Begins With Startling Success
The Gridiron Club of the University met last night with about twenty members in attendance including faculty men Payne and Nix. A new five were initiated: J. B. McLean, G. H. Westbrook, L. H. Tippett, F. S. Price, and Roger West, all noted for strong university records.
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Gridiron Club
Messrs. Payne
Nix
Messrs. J. BH
McLean
G. H. Westbrook
L. H. Tippett
F.8
Price
Roger West
Probing Rise Price of Coal
The federal trade commission probes coal price increases after the October 1 order by the fuel administrator. Reports say New York coal prices rose about fifty cents per ton in recent days.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
New York
Bar Association Meeting Set For Saturday Morning
The Athens Bar Association requests all city lawyers to attend a 10 o'clock meeting in the superior court room at the courthouse Saturday morning. Judge Cobb's sanction will be sought to agree on a calendar of Clarke superior court for the October term, which convenes next Monday morning.
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The
Athens Bar Association
Bariner
Cobb
Clarke ‘Superior Court
Superior Court Room
Court House
Negro interests represented at War Dept by Barrett J. Scott
Washington Oct 4 The interests of the ten million Negroes will be represented at the War Department during the war by Barrett J. Scott a longtime confidential secretary to Booker T. Washington Scott’s appointment as special assistant is announced by Secretary of War Baker.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Barrett J. Scott
Booker T. Washington
Scott
Ot War Baker
Election Called for Madison County Tax Collector Vacancy
Madison county commissioner of roads and revenues G O Griffeth set October 24 as the election date to fill the tax collector vacancy caused by E F Martin's death. Several prospective candidates are expected to run, indicating a full field.
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Danielsville
G. O. Griffeth
Madison County
E. F. Martin
Small Fire Damages Cottage Near Box Twenty-Three
Fire department responded at 9 40 last night to a River street cottage occupied by a colored family. Alarm came from box twenty three at College avenue and Hoyt street. Building owned by Mr Tom Gallaher. Damage limited to two or three dollars.
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River Street
College Avenue
Hoyt Street
Tom Gallaher
Reprisals urged for Germany Air Raids amid British advance
London reports strong public support for early reprisals against Germany for air raids on London. Haig’s offensive in Flanders proceeds with first day gains on an eight mile front. Heavy artillery duels continue at Verdun and plans hint at a northern Russian front battle. Over 3,000 German prisoners reported. Submarine sinkings exceed past three months officials say.
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Germany
London
England
Pield Marshal Haig
Flanders
Triple Meeting Of Baptists At Bishop
A large Baptist gathering met this week at Bishop in three events within the Appalachee Association: ministers association executive board and women’s missionary rally. Dr. B J W Graham of Index Atlanta preached a fine sermon as plans for finances and annual activities were laid. Women’s meeting focused on a year of missionary work and a generous church grounds dinner showcased community hospitality.
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Baptists
Ministers’ Association of the Appalachee Association
Association
Women of the Churches
Christian Index
B. J. W. Graham
Index
Atlanta
Christian Church
Thalian Try-Out Set For Tuesday October Ninth
The Thalians dramatic group at the Union in the South will hold a try-out at Pai Kappa Hall next Tuesday at 1 o'clock.
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Thalians
Unition
South
Pai Kappa Hall
England Puts Lid on Teuton Plications Old Britain Voice
England imposes new embargo and paces naval restrictions as Britain tightens controls on German shipping amid wartime pressure. Public statements hint at severe reprisals for Axis air raids and threats to retaliate against ongoing aggression.
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England
Iga
Ike
Ness
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Liberty Bonds
National
Probe Committee
LaFollete
Savannah
Greater Savannah
Hearst
Los Angeles
California
William Randolph Hearst
Georgia National Bank
Canning Club
Dorsey Furniture Co
Hilley’s
Thornton's
Burns
L. C. Brown
J. F. Tibbetts
Athens Ban_ ber
Athens Railway and Electric Co
Warren J. Smith
Wingfield Cash Grocery
B. H. Dorsey Co
McGregor Cow
Head & McMahan
H. G. Hastings &Co
Chas. Stern Co
Hardeman & Johnson
Wingfield
Chamberlain & Reid
John T. Pittard
Haig
Judge Cobb
Booker Washington
Madison Co
Associated Preas
Bishop
Thalian
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