Woodrow Wilsons Wife Dies At White House
Mrs Woodrow Wilson died at the White House at five oclock in the afternoon after months of Brights disease and complications The president and his daughters were with her at the end Congress adjourned in tribute and burial plans were set for Rome Georgia or Princeton New Jersey Ellen Louise Axson born in Savannah Georgia was a noted landscape gardener and artist The funeral arrangements remain to be announced continued on Page Hight
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Senate Passes Bird Protection Bill Limiting Coverage
In Atlanta the senate passed Senator Miller's bill protecting birds that destroy cotton boll weevils, excluding quail and doves. The list includes field larks black birds bee martins grass sparrows bull bats thrashes and mowing birds. House leaders push Terren land and appropriations bills with afternoon sessions and funding for Athens State Normal School.
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British and German fleets clash as battle shifts to coast
Reports from London and Brussels detail a sea engagement with the British driving German ships toward the Dutch coast. Other wires note Tennessee sails with millions in gold to aid stranded Americans, Germany’s ambassador departing England, Lusitania dodging pursuing cruisers, and Liege expected to face a siege as Belgian forts resist with heavy artillery.
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Fourth War Declaration In Global Conflict
St. Petersburg Aug 6 Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia marking the fourth formal declaration amid eight nations engaged last night. Austria-Hungary had already declared war on Serbia and Germany on Russia, with England Belgium France and Montenegro in a state of war without formal declarations.
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Britons Capture German Vessels and War Budget Passes
Britons report capture of more than fifty German steamers by the British squadron. The House of Commons approves a one billion war budget and calls for 100000 more soldiers and 67000 sailors. Reports note sinking Amphion with 130 lost and Russian, German cruisers sunk near Wei Hai Wai.
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Germans Hold Territory Report Ruled Unfounded
Berlin report that Germans in Belgian territory were forced to retire is unfounded. The Russian ambassador to Austria-Hungary left after Austria declared war on Russia. Prince Albert, son of King George, is aboard the battleship Collingwood among boy midshipmen. A mob in Winnipeg stoned the German consulate and German Club. Sveaborg near Helsinki is reported bombarded by German warships. fortifications boast 900 heavy guns and about 12,000 troops guarding access to Helsingfors, with rail links to St. Petersburg. Finland is Russian-ruled. The fortress gained prominence in 1906 during the Russian revolution.
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Sveaborg
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St. Petersburg
Legislature Appropriates 20000 for Athens Normal repairs
The legislature passed two bills to fund repairs at the State Normal school in Athens. One bill allocates fifteen thousand dollars for building repairs, approved 131 to 82, while a second provides five thousand dollars for maintenance needs. Support cited tax law improvements enabling the funding. Bondurant and Dr Pound noted the effort required to secure the appropriation.
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Theal
President Cara bajal Plans Surrender Amid Mexican City Clash
Official word says President Cara bajal has agreed to surrender Mexico City unconditionally, but General Carranza has not received the notice. Plans reportedly shift to align with constitutionalist troops moving toward Mexico City.
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New citizen Walter West arrives from South Carolina
Athens welcomes Walter West from Greenville to join the Southern Refining Company. His wife and two children stay in North Carolina mountains for the summer and will join him in Athens on September 1. Arnold & Abney advertise head lettuce and fine celery. Clarke County Bank assists small borrowers.
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