Battles Near Haelen and Frontier Spark Allied Gains
Reports from London say cavalry skirmishes at Haelen and on the French frontier near Othain produced severe fighting with alleged Allied victories. Berlin remains silent after Liege fell, while oceans clear German and Austrian ships and Italy mobilizes 250000 troops on borders as a precaution. Holland reaffirms neutrality toward France.
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Haelen Battle Lapses as German Forces Suffer Heavy Loss
German forces numbering over ten thousand clash with Belgian troops near Haelen. Belgian numbers around seven thousand. German attempt to turn on Tirlemont fails as Belgian artillery and disciplined fire halt cavalry. German losses exceed a thousand with a disorderly retreat toward Tongres by nightfall.
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German Losses at Battle of Meulhausen Reported
A Basel dispatch says Meulhausen saw a fearful battle with German losses estimated at eight to ten thousand. Thousands more wounded overwhelmed hospitals as churches schools and hotels became makeshift care centers. Trains were chartered to move the injured to Meulhausen Ludwig and nearby towns.
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London
Meulhausen
Basel
Switzerland
Ludwig
Germany
Wilson launches federal probe into unwarranted price rises
President Wilson orders a federal investigation to determine if living costs are inflated under European pretexts. He asks the attorney general to report on prosecutions and new laws, with McReynolds guiding a bureau as the justice and commerce departments begin inquiries. Secretaries Redfield and Houston confer.
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Redfield
Houston
Cables to Germany Severed. AP Reports Limited Service
An AP note from New York dated August 13 explains that after cables to Germany were cut, AP can only provide a sparse service via London from German Russian and Austro Hungarian regions. Dispatches are heavily censored by British authorities, and reports from France and Belgium face similar control.
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Germany
London
France
Belgium
Josssey's Three Extra Specials For Today
Jossey's offers snap beans 20c per gallon, fine sweet potatoes 50c per pick, and large fries three for $1. Phone 1176.
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Jossey
Peace Pact Signed Ending War in Mexico
The formal Peace pact was signed late yesterday by General Obregon for the Constitutionists and Governor Iturbide of the federal district. Preparations are under way for the Constitutionalist army to enter the City of Mexico, with the President at Vera Cruz. Francisco Carbajal arrived in Vera Cruz tonight.
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Francisco Carbajal
Mexico City Under New Regime Alleges Presidential Exit
Aug 13 Mexico City reports the provisional president Carbajal and his cabinet vanished after awakeing to empty arsenals and barracks. Carbajal fled by special train to Vera Cruz and issued a manifesto claiming peace attempts failed against unconditional surrender demands. He said he fulfilled his duty and left Mexico to the constitutionalists. The city is quiet.
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Mexico City
Carbajal
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Coastwise Shipping Champions Oppose Emergency Bill
The champions of American coastwise shipping declare they will oppose the adoption of the conference report on the emergency shipping bill. The statement was issued in Washington on August 13 by Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Washington
Franklin County Farmers Visit Athens Annual Farm Tour
Today about 250 Franklin county farmers arrive in Athens for the annual farm tour. Delegations from Hart Jackson and others travel by auto to inspect the State College of Agriculture livestock and discuss farm activities with professors. Athens welcomes all Franklin county visitors joining past years’ gatherings.
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Revisors Report Two Jurors for Clarke Case
Only two of Clarke's jury revisors reported after summons by the court clerk Messrs Jack F Jackson and Henry Comer W W Scott may not accept Jackson asks Banner to announce all revisors must meet at the courthouse next Monday at 10 o clock The 627 traverse jurors include 214 on the grand jury list The revision slightly increased lists from the prior year
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Henry Comer
W. W. Scott
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Report on foreign built shops in coastwise trade
The report would admit foreign built shops to coastwise trade if they take the American registry within the next two years. Senator Perkins and Representative Mann and Green refused to sign the report.
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Green
VESSELS 10 BRING HOME AMER IANS, SOUTH AMERICAN LINE
Five army transports and the Panama railroad steamer Christobel will be sent abroad to bring home Americans stranded in Europe. They will accommodate eight thousand. Thousands of others will be transported on ships chartered abroad by diplomats. A bill by Representative Humphreys proposes twelve ten thousand ton passenger and freight steamers manned by navy officers for wartime transports with three lines to South and Central America.
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Washington
Christobel
Europe
Humphreys
South
Central America
Banner to broadcast Athens election results Wednesday
The Banner will report full election results on Wednesday evening August 19 in Athens. Readers will get timely updates from Atlanta, Western Union, and local sources as notable races include governor, two senate seats, state house contests, and key congressional battles. Ellison Stone will flash the results from Clayton street north side between the Athenaeum hotel and Athens Fruit Company.
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Bulletin
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Clayton Street
Athenaeum
Athens, Fruit T Company
Fellows of District 10 hold meeting at Commerce
The semi annual session of the Fourteenth Division I O O F will convene with Commerce Lodge at Commerce on Monday August 17. Officers listed include R L J Smith D D G M Commerce and W D G M Comer Ga W F Gilham secretary treasurer with Grand Master W B Sloan from Gainesville. Dr T B Bonner of Lavonia will deliver addresses and a large delegation from Athens lodges is expected.
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Commerce Lodge
R. L. J. Smith
W. B. Sloan
Gainesville
T. B. Bonner
Lavonia
Athens
C. A. von der Leith
Eighteen Peace Treaties Signed by Uncle Sam in Europe War
Washington August 13 Eighteen special peace treaties were ratified by the senate today with Norway the Netherlands Portugal Switzerland Denmark Italy Salvador Uruguay Argentina Brazil and Chile. Panama and the Dominican Republic pacts were postponed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
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Netherlands
Portugal
Zerland
Denmark
Italy
Salvador
Uruguay
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Panama
Dominican Republic
Hose This Film Will Be Beamed At Michael’s Theater
Michael Brothers present a feature at the Elite in Athens depicting a Milwaukee movie trip and a tour of the Hole Proof Hosiery factory. The industrial educational exhibition will run all day Friday with an added sketch for relief and extra value. The film aims to explain sock and hose production to Athens viewers.
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Milwaukee
Senate backs conference on cotton futures bill
Washington reports the Senate agreed to a conference on the cotton futures bill after the House already approved it. The item appears in a broad June slate of routine legislative business. Also noted, Dr. N. G. Slaughter has arrived in London as part of a separate news item.
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Washington
Senate Today
House
More Cases of Bubonic Plague Reported in City
New Orleans reports two additional bubonic plague cases, bringing total to seventeen since June 27. One patient, who had landed in London from Paris, is expected to reach Athens around August 15 to 20.
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Athens
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