Germans Press Russians as Italians Battle Austrians
German forces chase demoralized Russians in retreat from Riga while Italians harass Austrians on the Carso plateau. Reports say Russians' front is 40 miles broken and Liovonia is overrun as disaffection grows. Gulf of Finland seen as likely plan to bottle up Russian fleet amid quiet on western fronts.
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Associated Press
Riga
Livonia
Gulf of Finland
Carso
France
Belgium
Shipping Board to Cut Ocean Freight Rates Significantly
Washington DC September 6 Imminent control of ocean freight rates charged by United States vessels will be assumed by the Shipping Board. A general chartering board to approve charters will be appointed soon. The new rate scale calls for reductions of sixty five to seventy five percent from present tariffs. The board will sit in New York and forecasts early requisitioning of American vessels by the Shipping Board.
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Washington, DC
United States
Shipping Board
General Chartering Board
New York
Chartering Board
Shipping Board of American Vessels
Engineer Troops Need Urgently for National Army
The Recruiting Office in Atlanta issues a call for engineers and tradesmen to join Engineer Troops in the National Army. War Department orders form 20th through 26th regiments, with a total 7,500 men sought, Georgia providing about 200. Roles include bridge carpenters masons plumbers electricians and machinists among others. act at once or risk missing the chance. For details consult the postmaster or local Army recruiting station.
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U.S. Army
Atlanta
War Department
Navnal
Washington
D. C
Highth Railway
Rockford
Til
Ayers
Miss
Amercan University
Washington , D. C
Georgia
Tot Tobacco Fund Started By Tot
The Banner initiated a fund to supply tobacco to soldiers in France. Master George Hodgson Heidler, son of Mr and Mrs Harrison Heidler, contributed fifty cents, having saved from small pleasures. The boy’s act calls for others to join and help raise funds for the troops at the front.
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France
George Hodgson Heidler
Harrison Heidler
Banner
May Take Over Neutral Ships
Washington observers warn that the short age of ocean tonnage could drive the United States to seize 400,000 tons of neutral shipping in American ports. Dutch and other Scandinavian vessels may be ordered to unload cargoes of foodstuffs and proceed to Australia or Java for wheat and sugar. International lawyers say the wartime emergency justifies the action.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
American
Australia
Java
Powers Will Reply to Pope Within Days
The Associated Press reports from London that the Central Powers will dispatch their reply to the Pope's peace proposal in two or three days, according to a dispatch from Amsterdam.
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Associated Press
London
Amsterdam
Hearing on Discontinuance of Trains in Savannah
The Savannah Board of Trade asked postponement of the Seaboard Air Line hearing on discontinuing about 30 short line passenger trains. The session set for September 11 in Atlanta, Ga., is delayed by a month. Delegations from many towns plan to attend. the Athens Chamber of Commerce will urge against discontinuing the Athens Abbeville train.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Savannah Board of Trade
Seaboard Air Line
Savannah
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Abbeville
Brooks Considers Florida Offer May Move to Florida October First
Rev H H Brooks longtime Athens resident weighs an offer from Florida home folk that if accepted will prompt his departure from Athens on October 1. He has many friends here who will be interested and saddened by his possible move.
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H. H. Brooks
Athens
Florida
Brooks
Delegates Named By Baptist Tabernacle
The Baptist Tabernacle has named delegates to the Sarepta Baptist Association meeting on the 18th and 19th at Pleasant Grove church near Neese in Madison county. Delegates include E. H. Jennings pastor J. L. Pendley W. C. Wingfield J. P. Cooper T. T Lord Jos. Poss and John T. Griffeth.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Sarepta Baptist Association
Pleasant Grove Chuch
Neese
Madison County
E. H. Jennings
J. L. Pendley
W. C. Wingfield
J. P. Cooper
T. T Lord
Jos. Poss
John T. Griffeth
Ovation for Gwinnett's First Selectmen at Sendoff
Lawrenceville Ga Sept 6 Judge Andrew J Cobb announced the court will adjourn at noon Friday to give a send off to Gwinnett's men chosen for the farmy. The business houses will close for an hour and the judge will speak. A local brass band will play as the men travel by automobile to Camp Gordon.
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Lawrenceville
Andrew J. Cobb
Gwinnett Superior Court
Gwinnett
Cobb
Camp Gordon
Katmai Expedition Returns From Alaska Venture
Washington reports the National Geographic Society Mount Katmai Alaska expedition has safely returned. A message from the expedition head describes a vast volcanic area with millions of active vents and calls Katmai the greatest crater on earth, over nine miles in circumference.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Geographic Society
Mount Katmai
Alaska
Katmai
Alliance Declares War Aims Clear and Unity Needed
In Minneapolis on September 6 the American Alliance of Labor and Democracy adopted a resolution denouncing calls for vague war aims from groups like the People's Council for Democracy and Peace terms. It urged all Americans to unite in support of the government, and praised independence of nations and opposition to imperial domination. The statement affirms that US policy should distinguish the German people from their government and support Wilson's stance.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
American Alliance of Labor and Democracy
People’s Council For Democracy
Peace
America
Wilson
No Services Sunday At Emmanuel Church
Owing to the illness and absence of the rector Rev A G Richards and to the absence of Dr Sylvanus Morris and Dr Harry White there will be no services in Emmanuel church Sunday except the Sunday school at 9 45
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A. G. Richards
Sylvanus Morris
Harry White
Emmanuel
Willie Brooks Licensed To Preach at Baptist Tabernacle
The Baptist Tabernacle congregation formally licenses Willie Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Brooks, to preach. He will attend the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary this fall to begin a several years course in divinity.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle Congregation
Willie Brooks
W. P. Brooks
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bombard Hospital Wounds Dozens in Verdun Attack
Grand Headquarters, French Armies in France via Associated Press reports van delaincourt hospital in the Verdun region was bombarded by German aviators for six hours last night. Nineteen were killed and about thirty wounded. The huts held only severely wounded men unable to be moved from cots.
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France
Associated Press
Eleven Billion Bond Bill Passes Without Roll Call Vote
Washington Sept 6 the eleven billion dollar bond certificate issue bill passed the house today without roll call and with no dissenting vote. No material amendments were added. Efforts to limit control by a war expenditure congressional committee failed. The last fight aimed to direct the treasury secretary to spend at least two million for newspaper advertising, which was defeated. One amendment exempted from taxation forever the interest on bonds not exceeding 6000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Ians
Secretary of the Treasury
Troops Transit Through Athens From Virginia And New Jersey
Virginia and New Jersey National Guard units totaling near five thousand passed through Athens yesterday en route to Alabama. Eight trains with ten coaches each carried soldiers, wagons, mules, and baggage toward Anniston. Virginia trains preceded by morning moves, followed by New Jersey formations later, with brief city stops and loop arounds in Atlanta to reconnect with the main line.
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Virginia
New Jersey
Athens
Seaboard
Alabama
Anniston
New Jersey Militia
Atlanta
Veterans Exam Results Show Ten Disallowed And One Withdrawn
Local board yesterday reviewed thirty six claims from the Clarke second examination. Ten were disallowed, one withdrawn, and twenty seven allowed. The record lists order number, name, disposition, serial, dependents, and affidavits. Notable entries include Fred Dickson allowed with wife and three children, Chris Davenport allowed with four children, and James Long and Obie Rogers Doster among the allowed. Several others appear as disallowed or withdrawn, with dependents and relatives noted.
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Clarke
Fred Dickson
Cdl
H. T. Edwards
Chris Davenport
W. T. Lester
Hampton Oglesbry
W. A. Jones
Albert Lumpkin
Geo. H. Thurmond
Lonnie Thornton
M. B. Morton
James Michael Jones
W. P.brooks
Willie Howard
Iw. D. Nelms
Samuel Lumpkin
Reese
Carey Clarke
Isaac Clarke
John Lee Eberhart
Howard T. Abney
James Long
G. F.stephenson
Obie Rogers Doster
H. J. Davis
James Guy Hancock
J. H. Dorsey
Wilmot R. Edison
Wm. F. Nash
Geo. Clarke
Nymie Keeney
Masonic Group Supports 556 Families in Atlanta
In Atlanta, 556 families with over 1000 children receive about 170000 dollars yearly from the Masons Annuity, a benefit for Masons only. The Supreme Lodge reports the support is safeguarded by law and Masonic obligation, protecting beneficiaries from any loss of benefits.
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Atlanta
Supreme Lodge
Nitrate Plant Expansion Plans Approved for Four Sites
Washington officials report the nitrate supply committee urged immediate construction of two government nitrate plants costing over three million dollars. Sites in Southwest Virginia or nearby areas are favored, with site announcements pending formal selection. Proposals call for a synthetic ammonia plant with a 60 thousand pound daily capacity.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Nitrate Supply Committee
War Department
Virginia
Contiguous Territory
Formation of a Second Forestry Regiment Authorized
The War Department has authorized a second forestry regiment of ten battalions of lumber and wood workers to sail for France and aid the American, French and British armies by providing timber. Two battalions can be raised immediately and September is mentioned as a target.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
War Department
Officers Training Camps to Offer Immediate Advancement
Washington Sept 6 Secretary Baker announced a third series of officers training camps under consideration. If opened, a majority of enlistees in the National Army will be given special opportunities to become officers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Army
Baker
Th‘ra
Supply and Demand Alone For Products
Washington is Sept 6 Herbert Hoover told the National Live Stock Raisers that heavy demand with decreased production will push meat prices higher. He said price fixing of meat and dairy products has no place in the government plan to control food but stabilization of quotations may curb speculation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
Florida's First Arrive At Camp Jackson
Seventy seven Floridians including four Negroes from Escambia arrive at Camp Jackson as among the first drafted units from the state for the national army. Army officers were surprised by the presence of the Negroes not supposed to report on the first five per cent draft quota.
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Associated Press
Columbia, D. C
Escambia
Fla
Camp Jackson
National Army
Conference on Miners Wages Delayed in Indianapolis
In response to Doctor Garfield request the joint conference of coal mine operators and United Miners of America to discuss miners wage increases has been postponed. Informal conferences adjourned subject to call. Red Cross workers to be taught in home service.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Doctor Garfield
National Coal Director
United Miners of America
Red Cross
Georgia State Normal opens with large freshman dormitory demand
The State Normal school marked its finest opening in 23 years as Superintendent M L Brittain praised the effort. The new dormitory is filled, with Glamer, Bradwell, Winnie Davis and Senior Halls full, and about 200 students remain waitlisted or turned away. Dining rooms were stretched to accommodate all, and enrollment could have reached 300 with more space.
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State Normal School
Common Schools of
Georgia
M. L. Brittain
State Normal
Messrs
R. Grubb
Belk
J. Cortledge
B. L. Hill
B. H. Jennings
Edith Hodgson
Glamer
Bradwell
Winnie Davis
Handsme Miller
Raw Material Exemption Extends For Licenses To Britain and Others
Washington September 6 the foreign trade administrative board waived export license requirements for shipments of raw staples to Britain France Italy Japan and their colonies and to Russia to ease port congestion. Cotton had been piling up as license processing lagged.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Han
Britain
Fance
Italy
Japan
Russia
Inspectors of Hulls Licensed in Mobile
Mobile Alabama September 6 Roy A Siarmons of Tampa Edward Rogers at Esther Florida and Henry Ward of Pensacola have received licenses from Captain Henry O Lueders as United States inspectors of hulls They are graduates of the United States school for navigation recently established.
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Associated Press
Mobile
Ala
Roy A. Siarmons
Tampa
Edward Rogers
Esther, Fla
Henry Ward
Pensacola
Henry O. Lueders
United States
United States School’ For Navigation
Confirmation of Colonel Reichmand for brigadier general
Washington Sept 6 confirmation of Colonel Carl Reichmand as brigadier general will be recommended by a majority of the members who favored his confirmation.
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Washington, D. C
Carl Reichmand
Tax Collectors Fla. appeal on embezzlement charge
Tax collectors in Florida are appealing after being charged with embezzling nearly $83,000. The attorney has filed notice of an appeal to the state supreme court, seeking to overturn the accusation and challenge the case proceeding.
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Supreme Court
Recruit Silas Hillsman Listed for Storm Door Regiment
A weekly recruiting list includes Silas Hillsman, described as a colored man, expected to join the storm door regiment. The entry notes his inclusion among potential volunteers, reflecting the era's enlistment patterns and recruitment language.
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Athens
Silas Hillsman
Storm Dore Regiment
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Edgar Harden
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Pierce Pope
C. F. Bailey
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Theo. Cook
Joseph P. Britton
A. E. Davison
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P. J. Smith
M. F. Mathews
Wm. Guy Tiller
M. G. Dearing
Judson Huff
D. D. Bells
Charles Eaton
Duncan Hill
H. M. Fullilove
G. W. Lanier
William Mason
W. J. Peeples
J. H. Lumpkin
George A. Fields
Roy E. Wilson
Jordan Elder
Jim Brewer
F. T. Rivers
Daniel Wyche
Phillip Neeely
Frank Foster
J. O. Spinks
Weyman Johnston
Henderson Gales
William Thomas
W. H. Weatherly
Masonic Organization
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