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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1914
Page
4
Paris reports a large French offensive from Sarrebourg to Luneville with heavy night action. German losses reach 15,000 killed in Belgium as forces clash along the frontier.
The Ancon, a United States war department ship, completed the first official commercial passage through the Panama Canal. Departing Christobal at 7 AM, it reached Balboa at 4 PM, with Gatun locks traversed in 70 minutes. Governor Goethals oversaw the operation with satisfaction.
Mr. M. B. Perry of Atlanta visits Athens and stays with friends for several days. He will use Athens as headquarters while representing the American Book Company in nearby towns.
Mr. W. C. McClure head of a major ten cent store syndicate visited Athens yesterday on business connected with his local branch. His associate, Mr. H. C. Wright, is noted as a profitable manager whose leadership has advanced Athens among cities hosting McClure stores.
Prof E T Miller who has spent two years at Boston Tech on a post graduate course is in the city for ten days visiting friends before settling in the South as an electrical engineer.
Paris reports a war office statement predicting a new form of battle across a 266 mile front from Basle to Maastricht. It describes millions of troops, shifting front lines, and strategic moves as France and Belgium meet Germany while London notes cut communications and preparations for a historic clash.
The United States notified European powers it would regard as neutral any ship chartered solely to repatriate American citizens stranded in Europe. It asked belligerents for a declaration on the matter, grounding its position in Article Four of the Hague Convention of 1907 regarding neutralized vessels with philanthropic missions.
Associated Press reports from Washington on August 15 indicate preliminary DOJ reviews find many food price hikes unjustified. Officials say conditions justify a broad inquiry into inflation controls.
Julian Fleming son of Mr and Mrs Allen Fleming of this city arrived on the North Carolina coast near Wilmington after sailing from Liverpool on the 26th on business for a large cotton firm he is employed with. He is reported safe in the United States.
Mexico City Aug 15 The capital is in the hands of the constitutionalists General Ablregon marched in with his army and was greeted by cheering citizens Constitutionalist troops occupy federal barracks Special trains depart tomorrow with a reception committee to welcome Carranza The city is decorated and American flags flutter beside Mexican colors Carranza expected to enter the city tomorrow after early war rumors
In Williamson West Virginia on August 15 a surrounding posse exchanged fire in darkness after bandits who had killed three guards and stolen a $15000 payroll at the Glen Alum mines were cornered. Reports say six to eight were killed, two bandits killed, three escaped, and the bandits killed two deputies today.
Advertises a sensational closeout sale at the Jay H. Epting Co. on Broad Street with drastic price cuts across shirts dresses sheets linens skirts and hats plus half price on underwear and a large fall winter coat stock highlighted by low prices and limited time offers.
The United States government declared it opposes floating loans in the country for the benefit of European belligerents. Switzerland asked to float a loan and was told the restriction did not apply to neutral nations. A statement said loans for belligerents are inconsistent with neutrality. Private bankers, via J.P. Morgan & Co., questioned if France could obtain such a loan.
Local interest grows in Nash Broyles bid for an appellate court bench in Athens. He studied here and counts many schoolmates and friends among supporters. Broyles has visited for Y M C A events and alumni functions, and his backers expect him to perform better than two years ago.
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