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April 8, 1917
Americus Times Recorder
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia endorses President Wilson's declaration of war on Germany and pledges full support for upholding American prestige, via a telegram from officers in Augusta, Ga., on April 7.
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GEORGIA CATHOLICS ENDORSE
WILSON; PLEDGE TO SUPPORT
NATION'S WAR ON GERMANY
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 7.-President
Wilson's course in declaring that a
state of war with Germany exists has
been commended by the Catholics of
Georgia through their Laymen's asso-
ciation. In a telegram to President
Wilson sent by the officers after a ref-
erendum, the 15,000 Catholics in the
state of Georgia declare themselves as
endorsing, not only what he has done
so far, but whatever he may do to
uphold American prestige.
The telegram follows:
"In behalf of the Catholic Laymen
of Georgia, we endorse without quali-
fication the measures you have taken
and will uphold the sacred honor of
our country."
A. J. LONG, President.
J. M. HARRISON. Sec'y.
J. J. FARRELL, Manager.
WILSON; PLEDGE TO SUPPORT
NATION'S WAR ON GERMANY
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 7.-President
Wilson's course in declaring that a
state of war with Germany exists has
been commended by the Catholics of
Georgia through their Laymen's asso-
ciation. In a telegram to President
Wilson sent by the officers after a ref-
erendum, the 15,000 Catholics in the
state of Georgia declare themselves as
endorsing, not only what he has done
so far, but whatever he may do to
uphold American prestige.
The telegram follows:
"In behalf of the Catholic Laymen
of Georgia, we endorse without quali-
fication the measures you have taken
and will uphold the sacred honor of
our country."
A. J. LONG, President.
J. M. HARRISON. Sec'y.
J. J. FARRELL, Manager.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Georgia Catholics
Wilson Endorsement
War On Germany
Laymens Association
American Prestige
What entities or persons were involved?
President Wilson
A. J. Long
J. M. Harrison
J. J. Farrell
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Ga.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Augusta, Ga.
Event Date
April 7
Key Persons
President Wilson
A. J. Long
J. M. Harrison
J. J. Farrell
Event Details
President Wilson's declaration of war on Germany commended by Georgia Catholics via Laymen's Association referendum; 15,000 members endorse his actions and future measures to uphold American prestige; telegram sent by officers.