Battle in Flanders 1510 Reach the Submarine Base
Berlin dispatches describe the Flanders battle as a struggle for a submarine base in Belgium and the most stupendous combat of the war. The British advance in Wytschaete is part of a larger plan to gain U boat bases. Russians retreat along the Tarnopol to Romanian border as German forces push toward Bukovina and Kamenetz Podolaky. London considers parading American troops through the city to greet them.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Flanders
Belgium
Wytschaste
Ypres
Entente
Arras
Tarnopol
Zhroes
Dneister
Bukowinna
Teutons
Golkai
Kamenetz Podolaky
Odessa
Russia
Black Sea
U. 5
Londontown
London
War Office
England
Co Operation Of Police With Detectives
New York on August 3 reports lack of cooperation between the police and detective bureau of New York City. Investigations note friction affecting case progress and departmental collaboration.
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Associated Press
New York
Police and
Detective Bureau of
President issues memo to war executive on farm plowing
London reports the president of the board of agriculture issued a memorandum to the war executive. The notice sounds like a push to compel farmers to plow lands amid wartime measures while a separate advertisement promotes celery and a local buy in Athens pledge drive led by Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
London
Board of Agriculture
War Executive
Arrested for high treason in Newark case
Associated Press reports Rochester August 3 that William Arndt a Newark pharmacist was arrested on high treason charges for affidavits claiming exemption and sympathy with Germany.
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Associated Press
Rochester
Germany
William Arndt
Newark
Food Control Passes House
The House adopted the conference report on the food control bill without a negative vote. Only Rep McLemore of Texas voted present. Republican native German W. H. Kahn of California urged support for Wilson amid patriotic appeals and applause.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
McLemore
Texas
Wilson
Kahn
California
Germany
War Tax Bill Final Form Reported to Senate
Washington August 3 The war tax bill was put into final form for senate report by House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchen who denounced intolerable inequalities favoring the prosperous He said big business would bear less tax while farmers small businesses and modest earners face heavier levies He noted wholesale removal of luxuries taxes and substitution of levies on necessities
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Senate
Kitchen
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Anti draft riot reports amid Oklahoma riots
Reports from Oklahoma on August 3 describe anti draft rioters seizing Duncan and three deputies near Allen. A mob of about 150 gathered to resist the selective draft and mobilized at Rock crossing on the South Canadian River. Roy Crane, a socialist agitator, was arrested at Holdenville with ammunition. Posse volunteers moved to quell the riot as hundreds left Okmulgee for the scene, while other reports show reduced seriousness after further details emerged.
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Shawnee
Okla
Rock Crossing
South Canadian
Roy Crane
Holdenville
Ada
Duncan Joe
Potato County
Seminole
Sasakawa
Airplane crash in Wellsburgh kills airman and injures two
Wellsburg West Virginia Aug 3 C B Lambert of Welch WV was killed and EB Frey and another British aviator were probably fatally injured when their airplane motor stopped three hundred feet above ground today.
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Associated Press
Wellsburgh
W. Va
C. B.lambert
Welch
West Virginia
EB. L. Frey
SMC Band Wins More Popular Favor
The S M C band drew the largest student and public interest at the Summer School concerts. Performances on both university and normal school campuses plus several evening appearances showcased their high proficiency. The band, regarded as among the best in the region, brought notable pride to Athens.
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S. M. C. Band
Normal School
Athens
Veteran of Three Wars Passes to Final Rest
Briarcliffe Manor New York Aug 3 General John Weston who distinguished himself in three wars dies He will be buried Sunday in Arlington cemetery with military honors He was born in Louisville Ky
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Associated Press
Briarcliffe Manor
New York
John Weston
Artington Cemetery
Louisville
Optimistic Chamber report cites booming crops and business
Washington August 3 the Chamber of Commerce of the United States presents an upbeat outlook on food production and business amid war conditions. Crops are expected to be abundant and business confidence remains high, marking a favorable national tone. Watermelons advertised by Buchwald's in Athens highlight seasonal trade.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce ‘of the
United States
Russian Cabinet Resigns Over Constitutional Crisis
Premier Keren sky and most of the Russian cabinet resign amid accusations against Tchernoff and a breakdown in negotiations to form a constitutional democracy. Terestchenko remains foreign minister, others withdraw resignations. Tchernoff allegedly wrote for German papers and Sericulture Minister Mort socialist resigns to defend his honor. Governor of Petrograd shot by a coward is reported.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Kerensky
Nekrazoff
M. Terestchenko
Tchernoff
Georgia Normal Dean Dr Parks May Seek U S Senate
Dr M M Parks president of Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville may run for United States Senator to succeed Hardwick. He has received many letters and solicitations from across the state urging his candidacy. His entry would energize the race and would likely draw attention from Earnest Willie Bunk Cooper Murphy Candler and W J Harris.
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M. M. Parks
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledgeville
United States
Senator Hardwick
Banner
Parks
Willie
Million Dollar Campaign Decided
New York August 3 The inauguration of a million dollar advertising campaign against the liquor traffic in wet states was announced today by the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The plan aims to curb liquor consumption and influence public policy through broad nationwide outreach and religious advocacy.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Trading with Enemy Measure Amended by Senate Panel
Amendments to the trading with the enemy act agreed by the Senate Commerce Subcommittee allow abrogation of prewar contracts by U S citizens with the enemy. Enemy fire insurance companies may continue to operate in the United States but no funds may leave the country.
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Semaine Press
Washington, Arg
Senate Commerce
United States
Pure Water and Fresh Produce Promoted by Local Shops
A locally sponsored health message urges drinking pure water from Linton Spring Water and lists fresh items such as green bell peppers, okra, cabbage, celery, and sliced beets from Arnold and Abney. The ad also notes cooked ox tongue for sand wishes and provides contact details for Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
12000 Carloads of Material Hauled to Army Cantonments
Chicago August 3 More than 12000 carloads of lumber and building supplies for the sixteen national army cantonments to house the first division of men drafted have been delivered by the railroads within thirty days.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Army
Golors
Agreement Reached on Priority Shipments Bill
Washington Aug 3 credible conference sources report a reached agreement on the priority shipment bill. The settlement includes provision for the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust earnings between railroads affected by the priority orders.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Naval order seeks to seize vessels under construction
Washington Aug 3 reports an order to take over the majority of ships being built in American shipyards. The directive targets vessels under construction at multiple plants with an immediate commandering expected, involving hundreds of ships in various yards and facilities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
de- Letacoee Toeerrie
Veterans of Cobb Delony Camp Meet at City Hall
The Cobb Delony Camp of Confederate veterans holds its monthly session at city hall this morning at 10. They plan a program of old time singing with participants including veterans and their wives and widows invited to join in.
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Cobb-Delony
City Hall
To Examine Neutral Vessels at Norfolk
Washington reports Great Britain proposes moving examination of neutral ships bound from southern ports to Europe from Halifax to Norfolk to ease Halifax congestion. The request is under consideration.
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Norfolk
Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
New York
Europe
Halifax
Canadian
Banana Bargain and Fresh Fruits Ad at Arnold & Abney
Local ad lists 100 bunches of ripe bananas priced 10 16 and 26 cents per dozen with other fruit specials. Mentions Jones Sausage and Jones Hams from Arnold & Abney who advertise ripe bananas Florida oranges cantaloupes watermelons and curbside contact via phone numbers 1431 and 1076.
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P. Petropol
Corner Broad and
College
Florida
Arnold & Abney
House Making Rapid Progress Tax Measure
Atlanta August 3 The house made rapid progress on the general tax bill with lawyers present and plans to continue work to perfect the revenue measure tomorrow Boiled Ham Sliced Beef Sliced Ox Tongue Sliced Dried Beef
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HOUSE
Atlanta
Arnold & Abney
Georgia House Row Over Personal Privilege Incident
Special to the Banner Atlanta August 8 The Georgia House of Representatives faced a dramatic floor incident as J Seaborn Winn of Hart County leveraged personal privileges to push a resolution amid a dispute over floor access Governor Slaton then left the chamber during tax bill debate after Winn demanded rule 177 be read The episode drew sharp rebuke from Speaker Holder who condemned Winn for abusing the chair and the house This confrontation unfolds as ongoing legislative business resumes on the general tax bill continued on last page
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Atlanta
Georgia House of Representatives
House of Representatives
J. Seaborn Winn
Hurt County
House’ of Representatives
Holder
Conger
Hart
Slaton
Winn
Sla‘ton
Georgia
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