Gubernatorial Campaign and Democratic Principles Debate
A Clarke County Harris club figure argues there are no party issues in Georgia’s gubernatorial race. He endorses Governor Harris for a second term, criticizes Hardman and Dorsey for challenging endorsement, and questions Judge Pottle’s candidacy while urging adherence to democratic principles.
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Joseph M. Hodgson
Clarke County
Harris Club
Georgia
Hodgson
Harris
Dr. Hardman
Dorsey
Judge Pottle
Democratic Party
Hughes Attacked by Congressman Aswell in House
Representative Aswell of Louisiana assailed Charles E Hughes in the House accusing the Republican nominee of egotism inconsistency and serving monopolistic interests. He criticized Hughes for resigning from the Supreme Court and for vetoing a pay equality bill for women teachers as New York governor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles E. Hughes
Representative Aswell
Louisiana
Aswell
Hughes
New York
Jurors Excused as City Court Resumes Tomorrow
Judge West excuses jurors till tomorrow and maintains the calendar with the Culver son vs Griffeth case carried over from yesterday. All cases set for today were to be heard, while yesterday’s docket entries were settled or decided by judgment.
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West
Culverson
Fire Extinguishers in All City Schools
The board of education at its August meeting decided to install Pyrene extinguishers in all public school buildings. Standard fire drills will begin with the term opening next month to improve safety in case of a fire.
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Board of Education
Unusual Accident Injures Pulaski Street Merchant
Mr. John M. Barry, a Pulaski street merchant, was hurt yesterday when a loose plank on a small bridge flew up as he crossed. He suffered a deep head gash and a broken arm in three places and received medical care.
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John M. Barry
Pulaski Street
Clarke Tax Digest Completed by J H Dorsey
Clarke County tax digest completed for the year. Tax Receiver J H Dorsey reports sending the digest to the statehouse in Atlanta and receives praise for accuracy and substantial increases in value. The note mentions Fulton and Bibb omissions affecting totals and references a political context involving Governor Harris and Democratic unity.
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J. H. Dorsey
Clarke County
State House
Atlanta
Fulton and Bibb
Rail chiefs meet Wilson over eight hour day plan
Eight heads of major railways, summoned by President Wilson, sit in continuous session to resolve the nationwide strike threat. Three top executives discuss the matter with Wilson at the White House, while cabinet members note a reduced strike danger though officials keep silent on his reply. The dispute centers on financing the eight hour day and arbitrary settlement options.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hale Holden
Burlington
R. S. Lovett
Union Pacific
Daniel Willard
White House
American and Mexican peace commission names announced
Secretary Lansing named the American members of the joint commission to settle differences with Mexico. Franklin K. Lane Judge Geo. Gray and Dr. John R. Mott accept appointments. The group will meet Mexican representatives arranged by Eliseo Arredondo. The first issue likely is troop withdrawal from Mexico with Pershing and National Guard recalls anticipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lansing
Joint Commission
United States
Mexico
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Geo. Gray
Wilmington
Delaware
John R. Mott
New York City
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
Tropical Storm Moves Toward Florida Peninsula
The weather bureau warned of a tropical disturbance with winds up to 88 mph passing over Puerto Rico around seven this morning. It appears to be moving northwest and could reach the Florida peninsula by Wednesday night.
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Washington
Weather
Porto Rico
Florida
California Cantaloupes and Raisin Bread Promotion
California cantaloupes lauded as the best on earth with Arnold and Abney promoting raisin bread again this afternoon.
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California
Arnold & Abney
Monticello and Jasper Petition for Shorter Athens to Macon Highway
Monticello and Jasper county merchants urge Athens Chamber of Commerce to back a plan using Clarke county convicts to build a direct Athens to Macon highway via Hillsboro Adgateville Monticello Machen and Shady Dale. They argue the route would shorten travel, aid business and compare favorably with the current Eatonton Milledgeville path.
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Monticello
Jasper County
Athens
Macon
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Clarke County
Jones County
Morgan County
Hillsboro
Adgateville
Machen
Shady Dale
South Georgia
Madison
Eatonton
Milledgeville
Board of County Commissioners
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Seek Return of Child
Proceedings in habeas corpus were filed to regain possession of five year old master Charles DuBose junior. The petition by Mrs. Augusta DuBose seeks the return from Charles S. DuBose to Athens and Savannah, with hearing set before Judge Brand on Friday September 1.
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Savannah
Judeg Brand
Navy War Game Tests Atlantic Defenses With Two Fleets
Washington reports an epic naval war game as the Blue defending fleet led by Rear Admiral Helm battles the Red invasion fleet commanded by Admiral Maye off the Atlantic coast. Blue must repulse an invasion by September 1 while Navy Department and agencies support. Rear Admiral Knight of the Navy War College presides aboard the battleship Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Helm
Maye
Red
Cape Hatteras
Eastport
Maine
Blue
War Department
Knight
Navy War College
Pennsylvania
Catholics Urged to Vote Where Holy Principles Subserve
In New York on August 22 a mass meeting of German Roman Catholics urged unity to influence the polls where it will best subserve Catholic principles. The organizers claimed about three million Catholic voters exist in the United States.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Verrein
Won't Let Her Convict Husband To Mrs Slaughter Decree Issued
Greensboro in Rockingham county commissioners turned down Mrs C W Slaughter's bid to have her husband jailed as a convict laborer while serving a two year manslaughter sentence. The jury had ordered him hired out but officials ruled Mrs Slaughter's bid invalid and assigned the prisoner to work for a tobacco company.
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Associated Press
Greensboro
N. C
Rockingham County
C. W. Slaughter
Draper, N. C
Borer
Slaughter
Army Appropriations Bill Advances After House Reconsideration
Washington reports the House repassed the army appropriation bill worth 314 million dollars without revised articles of war, triggering a presidential veto. The measure moved to the Senate and was referred to the military committee as Senator Chamberlain spoke on the matter.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Military Committee
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Debates Articles of War and Hay Exemption
The president opposed Hay’s exemption for retired officers from the military code. If a point of order against the articles is sustained in the Senate, Senator Chamberlain would push to preserve them by a two thirds vote.
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Senate
Chamberlain
Allied Wings Pressed Back In Great Action At Saloniki
A Parisic scene unfolds as Allied forces push back in action at Saloniki amid broader fiscal clash. Washington debate opens on the $205,000,000 revenue bill with Senator Simmons challenging Republican charges and Senator Smoot defending Democratic motives. Partisan battle expected to extend over several days.
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Saloniki
Associated Press
Washington
Simmons
Finance Committee
Smoot
Senate
Teachers Named for City Schools in September Opening
At yesterday afternoon’s city board meeting two new teachers were elected. C E Gwyn of Danielsville will teach at College Avenue, E Iverson of Normal Heights joins Childs Street faculty, and Dora Murden joins Reese Street colored high school as an experienced teacher.
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City Board of Education
C. E. Gwyn
Danielsville
College Avenue
E. Iverson
Normal Heights
Childs Street
Soldiers of at least seven nations in the eastern war front
London reports all Allied wings on the Saloniki front have been driven back by Bulgarians. In the center the Allies gain near Vardar Valley while Serbians push forward elsewhere. The British and French right retreat near the Struma and British claim 100 yards of German trenches near Martinpuich. Grand Duke Nicholas pushes in the Caucasus as a British submarine claims sinking a large German battleship. A lull remains on the Italian front.
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Associated Press
London
Saloniki
Great
Vardar
Paris
Struma
Martinpuich
Grand Duke Nicholas
Caucasus
Licenses Issued by Pretty Young Lady Sparks Romance
In his absence the marriage licenses issued have been filled in by Miss Ruby McGowan the commissioners office secretary. The unusual scene adds interest to the romance of marrying to have the license issued by a pretty young lady.
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Ruby McGowan
Commissioners’ Office
Mrs. W. A. Williams Undergoes Operation
Mrs. W. A. Williams, formerly of Ath ens and now resident near Ila in Madison county, underwent tumor removal yesterday at the Hardman Sanitarium in Commerce. The operation was successful and she rested well last night. Mrs. Williams is sister to Sam and Ben Butler of this city.
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W. A. Williams
Athens
Madison Count
Ila
Hardman Sanitarium
Commerce
Williams
Messrs
Sam and
Ben Butler
Athens Chamber to re stock Georgia exhibit cars today
Athens Chamber of Commerce plans representation at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce meeting in Atlanta at 10 a m. to arrange restocking of exhibit cars. The Athens Clarke County products will be shown in the cars as they embark on a three to five year nationwide itinerary.
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Athens
Southern Bell Building Fireproof Model
Work progresses on the Southern Bell Telephone Company building to serve as central exchange offices and supply house. The structure adheres to fire proof methods and is described as one of the city’s most substantial projects in Athens.
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Southern Bell Telephone Company
Athens
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Strand
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