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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
7
Major Mallett announces Georgia current quota totals 17395 with 8000 to report June 19 and 29. Atlanta boards face specific allocations while Fulton county must furnish 80 excluding Atlanta. new rules abolish population based quotas and emphasize structured enlistment across counties.
One hundred sixty three young women and one lone young man received diplomas at the annual graduating exercise of the state normal school in the J. M. Pound auditorium, representing over two thirds of Georgia counties. General J. W. Scully buried with honors in Atlanta after dying at his home with full military rites. Seven federal aid highway projects approved by the Georgia state highway commission, Atlanta to Macon the largest with one hundred eighty thousand dollars, government share half.
Official confirmation that German submarines operated off the Atlantic coast was issued by the navy department as nine American vessels were sunk since May 25. The Carolina sank near Sandy Hook with 220 passengers and 130 crew, while others including the Herbert L Pratt and Winneconnie were also lost. survivors described humane treatment by a sub commander and crews held aboard submarines before being released.
Hon H H Dean a Gainesville attorney opened his campaign for United States Senator in Athens Ga speaking before hundreds. He praised loyalty and integrity in politics, attacked opponents W J Harris T W Hardwick and William Schley Howard, and pledged to support President Wilson and war aims while criticizing past actions and alleged corruption tied to the 1914 Macon convention. He followed with a stop at Goshen Picnic grounds in Oconee County to address over a thousand residents, receiving strong support.
Survivors of the German submarine attack on the American tanker William Rockefeller recount that two days of sea watchers by destroyers and two seaplanes led to the capture of the U boat near the disaster site. Naval officers confirmed the capture after a prolonged pursuit and close air and sea surveillance.
Secretary Baker announces that deaths among expeditionary forces will be listed under accidents and other causes. He consulted advisers about publicizing exact causes, but officials opposed it to avoid humiliating relatives.
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