Russo Romanians Push for Ward and 4500 Prisoners
The Associated Press reports heavy rains turning battlefields into a quagmire as Allied forces counterattack near Ypres and in Galicia. Russo Romanians push along the San line capturing nine Speneiiinaes and 4500 prisoners while German losses mount. Submarine activity shows a drop in British merchantmen totals this week with eighteen ships over 1600 tons sunk and three under that tonnage. The Norwegian steamer Davis was torpedoed near Holmgra, with two lives lost.
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Associated Press
Piadders
Ypres
Yeer Canal
London
Smmary
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
House of Commons
Bergen
Norway
Davis
Holmgrau
Commencement Tonight With Concert In Chapel
A fine concert marks the commencement events this evening at 8:30 in the chapel. Goranson, director, and Miss Colle, pianist, lead the program featuring the summer school chorus. The program includes Damascus Theirghal March from Naaman Costa and The Night Has Thousand Syes.
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Auber
Goranson
Colle
Damascus
Theirghal
Naaman—Costa
Senate adopts McCumbers resolution on allied drafts
The Senate adopted the McCumbers resolution urging the president to negotiate with Allied nations to allow the drafting of their alien nationals residing in the United States. The action was reported by Associated Press from Washington on August 1.
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Associated Press
Washington, P
Washington, D. C
Senate
Governor Ferguson Denies Speaker's Bribery Charge
Governor Ferguson of Texas denied on August 1 the charge by Speaker Fuller that he tried to influence the speaker by offering money. Fuller alleged the move aimed to form a basis for impeachment proceedings against the governor.
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Agacciated Press
Austin
Ferguson
Texas
Fuller
House of Representatives
Details Given Of U submarine Attack On First American Troops
Washington August 1 Details for the submarine attack on the first expedition of American troops to France became public with Rear Admiral Cleaves report released by Secretary Daniels The initial attack targeted the Mag ship and two submarines were involved A second group of transports faced two submarines one likely sunk by destroyer bombs Aity periscope sightings followed by depth charge fire and debris surfacing The uncensored report was sent to the Senate Naval Committee in confidence
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
Cleaves
Daniels
Senste Naval Committee
Si Fae
Oconee Burial Fund Notice Demands Member Payment
Members are billed one assembly twenty five cents to cover current expenses. By order of B L Jackson president. Pay J H Mealor or weave it with W J Smith Bro.
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Oconee
B. L. Jackson
J. H. Mealor
W. J. Smith
Bro
Tax repeal bill stirs Georgia House action debate
In Atlanta and Washington, the bid to repeal the state tax equalization law dominates House debate as committees maneuver to force a vote. supporters rail against procedural moves while critics filibuster and challenge the process. The Senate passed a prohibition resolution with 65 yes and 28 no, sending the matter toward House discussion and a six year ratification window.
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Atlants
House General Judiciary
House
House of Representatives
Rules Committee
Anderson
Jenkins
Wit House
Howe
Harding
Exemption Boards Warned By The Provost Marshal General
Circular warns exemption boards to avoid discharging men on grounds of material hardship to individuals or employers. Automatic appeals will trigger to district boards for any such discharge. An official will challenge local board decisions believed to lack adequate cause. Firemen policemen and technical school students not to be discharged under industrial exemptions.
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Associated _Washington
Ge Crowder
Ed K Lumpkin Jr Considers Athens Mayoral Bid
In Athens a notable resident Mr Ed K Lumpkin Jr says he is considering a run for mayor this fall. Though not yet formally announced, he acknowledges strong friend urging and promises a definite statement soon. Lumpkin is a long established lawyer and former alderman from the Fourth Ward.
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Ed K. Lumpkin, Jr
Lumpkin
Athens
Officers To Train National Golf Camps
Washington DC August 3 The spring camps is the only step to be taken to get more than 300000 men in training for duty in France. It is indicated that these appointments are to be made this week as well as those of other general officers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
France
Tt Fo
Water ad promotes Linton Spring Water in Athene-iet
An advertisement urges readers to drink pure water to maintain health. It touts Linton Spring Water with contact details for R. 8. Crane in March and Athene-iet, emphasizing purity as the key to staying well.
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Linton Spring
Crane
Mar
Soule Salary Bill Backed By Minority Report
Dr. A M Soule faced a House agricultural committee report cutting his salary to six thousand dollars but a minority report now argues the bill should pass. Twenty five to forty eight members signed the minority endorsement.
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Atlanta
House Agricultural Committee
Davenport
Hall
A. M. Soule
Food Control Bill Emerges From Conference
Washington August 1 the food control bill reported out of conference is predicted to pass next week. Conferees from both chambers achieved a draw like result with senate negotiators conceding war expenditures and three food control board members. House conferees accepted restricted price fixing and less drastic prohibition provisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Food Control Board
House
Desertion Charge Follows Navy Sailor Acting on Fear
Lance from Oglethorpe was brought to Newport News today charged with desertion from the Navy. He reportedly feared the ship would be ordered into action and deserted to join the Army.
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Oglethorpe
New Port News
Ambulance Company Recruitment and Report Notice
An urgent call directs Mr. B. Daniel to report immediately to join his ambulance company. The fragment indicates staffing action and requires prompt compliance.
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Mr. Rsp
B. Daniel
Notable business arrivals boost Athens growth scene
Nine days into the current session, Athens sees new capital and talent. Clay Hanna relocates with funds for a hardwood factory on the Georgia Rail Road warehouse property. B Crane and wife move from Atlanta to join the new plant, linked to Virginia Carolina Chemical and Southern Oil, at the former Georgia Phosphate fertiliser works. J H Dunlap joins as head of Athens offices for J H Cutler Co of Charlotte. J W Manget of Manget Brannen Cotton Factors visits Newnan to organize local operations.
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Athens
Clay Hanna
Georgia Railroad
Crane
Atlanta
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Company
Southern Oil Company
Georgia Phosphate Company
Hodgson Company
J. H. Dunlap
J. H. Cutler & Co
Charlotte
N. C
J. W. Manget
Manget & Brannen
Cotton Factors
Newnan
Georgis
East Coast Heat to Persist Two More Days
Washington reports a hot wave will continue at least forty eight hours longer in the east. The lake region and the west may see a slight drop tomorrow while ports indicate the heat will be less oppressive than the two prior days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lake
I W O F W Leader Frank Little Lynched at Butte
Helena reports Governor Stewart declining to comment on possible action over Frank Little I W W leader lynched by masked men at Butte. Attorney General Ford says he asked County Attorney Jackson for facts. Efforts fail. Butte authorities seek vigilantes, 300 National Guardsmen deployed with more en route.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Stewart
Frank Little
Butte
Ford
Jackson
National
Legislature Fails To Bring Business Despite Efforts
Atlanta August 1 House leaders report no real business today as the rules committee again delays decisions on the general tax act and an extra session looms. Wright and Jones warn an extra session is dangerously near, with afternoon sessions proposed but rejected. Tonight’s debate centers on the deficit and budget pressures, with estimates placing next year’s shortfall around one million dollars without tax increases.
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Atlanta
Rules
House
Rules” Committee
Hall
Appropriations Committee
Wright
Jones
Rules Committee
Floyd
Heneaston
Swift
Mr. Dorris
Trig
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