U S Destroyer Torpedoed by U-Boat in War Zone
An American destroyer patrolling the war zone was torpedoed by an enemy submarine. Gunner’s Mate Osmond Kelly Ingram of Pratt City Alabama was killed and five were wounded. The ship reached port despite severe damage. Details withheld by Navy. It was the first U S warship hit since the war began.
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Associated Press
Washington
Osmond Kelly Ingram
Pratt City
Ala
Sims
Navy Department
Department
Organized Effort 10 Defeats Bonds Yet Reports Improve
War department official reports an organized effort by pro German elements to discourage Liberty Bond subscriptions. Pro German influence allegedly pressured banks in Missouri and Oklahoma to oppose bond flotations. Amid this, Treasury counts show over 1.25 billion dollars in subscriptions, with weekly sales stronger than last week. Soldiers at Camp Wheeler in Macon subscribed 333000 to the second Liberty Loan.
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Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Lord
War Department
War Risk Insurance Conference
United State
Minnesota
Texas
Camp Wheeler
Macon
Germans Hold Island of Oesel in Gulf of Riga
Washington reports Austria’s army greatly worn down and drawn on Landstrom for men. Germans fully occupy the island of Oesel at the head of the Gulf of Riga. Russian forces remain cut off from Petrograd. Berlin claims booty and prisoners taken in Oesel as infantry activity continues on Dvina. Haig offensive not materializing. British bombardments across the Belgian frontier. Twelve British merchant vessels over 1,600 tons sunk last week by mine or submarine.
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Oestel
Gulf of Riga
Petrograd
Berlin
Oesel
Dvina
Haig
London
Admiralty
Food Conservation Meet Program Set For Sunday
A program is announced for a food conservation rally next Sunday at four o clock in Clarke county. Presiding will be H J Rowe Clarke county food administrator. Haushey’s Orchestra will donate services. Invocation by B L Hill. Addresses by S V Sanford and C H Brand with Congress role. A M Soule, federal food administrator for Georgia, will speak. Pastors urged to aid promotion to win the war via food measures.
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8. V. Sanford
C. H. Brand
A. M. Soule
Georgia
Germany Would Let Starve in The Camps
Washington dispatch reports Charles Smith of Connecticut who escaped Kiel camp and arrived in Stockholm via the American minister. He says German prisoners in Germany would starve without food relief from the Red Cross and the Y M C A.
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Washington
Stockholm
State Department
Charles Smith
Connecticut
Kiel
Germany
Red Cross
Pate Ginn Receives Dual Sentences in Court
In State v Paterinn Ginn was found guilty of robbery with a recommended misdemeanor punishment. sentence $500 fine or 12 months. In State v Pate Ginn he was found guilty of shooting at another, a misdemeanor, with a three year term. Judge Cobb noted the assault to murder verdict could have been justified by the evidence.
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Paterinn
Cobb
Pate Ginn
Ginn
Will Bates
Mary Holt
Spencer Holt
Goldie Richards
R. R. Richards
Farris Thomas
Andrew Magaughey
Tobe Lester
Kimball Hoke
Fluker Hoke
New Law GutS Intrigue Plan Reveals German Trade Ties
Washington officials say the trading with the enemy act deals a blow to German intrigue propaganda in Mexico and Latin America. Investigations show German firms in western republics used earnings to promote strikes in mines and oil fields.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wyat
Mexico
Two Killed in Trolley Collision Near Camp Wadsworth
In Spartanburg South Carolina on October 17 two soldiers were killed and several injured in a head on collision between two trolley cars traveling between Camp Wadsworth and the city. Initial reports indicate a chaotic scene as rescuers responded and investigators began work at once.
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Associated Press
Spartanburg, D. C
Camp Wadsworth
City
Speaking At Picture Houses on U S B Campaign
Col Michael of the Liberty Loan district and Dr J M Kent of the State Normal spoke to packed crowds at the Strand and Elite last night. They urged support for the Strand theater project and emphasized the campaign aims.
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Col. Michael
Liberty Loan Campaign
J. M. Kent
State Normal
Strand
Fighting value of American troops compared to Romanians
A fragment discusses the American army’s projected size and impact, noting that no large force would ship before summer, with no more than 600,000 available for Europe. It warns transport difficulties and asserts fighting value would be similar to Romania, while air support remains the main potential aid.
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Europe
Americas
Comprehensive new plan for the draft system
An ailing description outlines a comprehensive draft plan prioritizing men with no dependents or industrial value, placing civilians in exempt or later call status. The proposal would stratify registrants by dependents and war value, with first class for those with no dependents and increasing classes for those with dependents or family ties, to determine urgency of conscription.
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Assacis Washington
Hensive
Shar
Wén
Food Administration assures cooperation with stock producers
A federal administrator for Georgia declared that rumors about plans to reduce hog prices are unfounded. He stated the Food Administration will not disrupt livestock production or trade, will protect producers’ interests, and seek a price floor through purchases to assure cost and profit, while urging increased beef and pork production without profit pressures.
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Georgia
Decf
Chicago
Food Administration
Barnum and Bailey Circus to Visit Athens Monday Night
The Barnum and Bailey show arrives in Athens on Monday October 22 with star rider Richard Hanneford leading an elite lineup. The program blends traditional circus acts with a Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp pageant featuring more than 1,000 performers, hundreds of horses and over two score elephants, in a three ring five stage layout. An extensive menagerie includes a giraffe family and other wild animals enhancing the big top spectacle.
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Elvons of
James Robinson
Fish
Linda Jeal
William
Apollo Belvidere
Rij
Barnum & Bailey Cies
Athens
Richard Hanneford
Hanneford
Arenie Rr
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ella Bradna
Victorine
Orrin Davenport
Fred Derrick
Olga Bond
Laura O‘meers
Charles Blegrist
Died de Fontsteen
Barnum
Milton Thomas Elected Notary Public and Justice of the Peace
Milton Thomas, young attorney and son of Parge Geo. C. Thomas, was elected by the grand jury as notary public and ex officio justice of the peace for the own district to fill Judge Carl Crossley’s vacancy. Twenty of twenty-three jurors present voted yes. Thomas, a Thomas & Thomas partner, is a graduate of the University Law School and is noted for efficiency and ability. The Southern Railway showcases cattle-raising prospects at the National Dairymen's Show in Columbus.
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Milton Thomas
the &W
Thomas & Thomas
Parge Geo. C. Thomas
Law School
University
Carl Crossley
National Army
Toone Bee Ee
Grand Jury
Thomas
Athens
The
Southern Railway
Columbus
Sharp Telegrams Warn Miners Over Coal Output
Washington Oct. 17 Sharp telegrams were sent by Fuel Administrator Garfield to miners and operators in the middle western coal fields reminding them of their pledge not to diminish output and warning that any pressure for a price revision would postpone decision. It is feared the strike in Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana may spread to other regions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Middle Western
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Secretary McAdoo cannot visit Athens during Liberty Loan tour
The note from Treasury Director Charles F. Horner regrets Secretary McAdoo cannot visit Athens Ga on the 1917 Liberty Loan speaking tour. He explains the trip covers the Pacific coast but wishes a rousing meeting and offers help in securing another speaker. Local campaign leaders had invited him through the Chamber of Commerce and city officials.
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the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Liberty Loan
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Col
Michael
Treasury Department
Washington
M. G. Michael
Mr. Michael
MeAdoo
Georgia
Pacific
Chas. F, Horner
Funeral Yesterday Of Mr Fankenstein
The funeral of Peter Fankenstein was held yesterday from the Synagogue on Hancock Avenue. Pall-bearers included J. Van Straaten Moe Levy Sol Boley and others with honorary members. Rabbi F K Hirsch led services quoting Malachi 2 6 and urged faith in the life hereafter and the perpetuation of a useful life.
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Peter Fankenstein
Hancock Avenue
Mesars
J. van Straaten
Moe Levy
Sol Boley
M. G. Michael
Lee Morris
Aaron Cohen
Arthur Flatau
Julius Dornblatt
Messia
W. F. Dorney
H.J. Rowe
Meyer Stern
D. G. Bickers
J. H. Dorsey
R. M. Goss
F. K. Freeman
Frank Meyers
Ed Turner
F. K. Hirsch
Stop Neutral Source of Food
Washington reports that neutral nations must share wartime deprivations after a recent Allied conference in London. Allies vow to cut all supplies to German forces via neutral sources, tightening the blockade and compelling neutrals to ship only their own surplus goods.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
A Request to All Motors Society Keeps Traffic Rules
Police Chief Beusse asks drivers to assist in enforcing traffic regulations. Instructions cover curb parking angles, turning at corners, signaling, and forbidden parking zones on Clayton College Washington Jackson and Thomas streets. A new traffic ordinance will be printed and distributed next week with strict enforcement to follow.
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Beusse
Clayton Street
College Avenue
Lumpkin
Washington and
Claytom
Jackton Street
Thomas Street
The Greater Cross poem by Margaret Cable Brewster
The piece reflects on women's eyes and a sought redirection of pride, mourning a loss not of a son but of burdens borne by another, and contemplates the duty tied to blessings. It mentions harvest prosperity and the Great Cause, with reverent tribute to a deceased figure known as Uncle Peter Funkenjetain and a funeral honoring a husband and a wife.
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Margaret Cable Brewster
The
Vigilantes
Peter Funken Jetein
Oconee
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