Reported Greeks Resist Bulgarian Advances at Seres
Allied dispatches say Bulgarians advanced along the Struma Valley and entrenched at several points with no major action yet. Greek commander at Seres aims to resist, while Venizelos leaders in Saloniki organize volunteers. Berlin notes Romania undecided. other fronts report minor gains and naval engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Struma Valley
Berlin
Seres
Saloniki
Romania
Lost Bridegroom at Elite Stars John Barrymore in Comedy Crime
John Barrymore appears in the photoplay The Lost Bridegroom at Elite. The Famous Players production directed by Willard Mack has Barrymore playing a society favorite who loses memory after a blow and becomes a thief threatening his fiancée’s home. The film blends comedy and drama as a Paramount picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
Famous Players Film Company
Willard Mack
Paramount
Chief Leaves Today for Providence Convention
Chief McDorman of the fire department departs this afternoon for Providence Rhode Island to attend the annual convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters with a large delegation from Georgia and the Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDorman
Fire Department
Atlanta
Georgia
Southern States
Providence
R. I
International Association of Fire ‘Fighters
Supreme Court Affirmation of Alma Gin and Milling Co.
Judgments affirmed on appeal from Clarke Superior Court Judge Brand. Attorneys for plaintiff in error include Shackelford Meadow Holden and Miller firm names. defense represented by Griffith Matthews Williams Lumpkin Lumpkin Jr Green Michael and others. Opposing counsel listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Gin and Milling Company
Peeples
Clarke ‘Superior Court
City Court session resumes with list of cases
Judge West will call the city court to order this morning after a day’s rest. The docket includes 3239 Culbertson versus Griffeth et al, 2727 Davison versus Williams, 2879 Edwards versus Wingfield, 2975 McFadden Agency versus White City Mfg Co, 3197 Jones versus Derricotte, 2670 Ver Nooy versus Pitner, 2729 Green Receiver versus Eidson, 3194 Peoples Bank versus Lambert et al, 3217 Hopkins versus Pridgeon, and 3229 Royster versus Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Culbertson
Griffeth
Davison
Williams
Edwards
Wingfield
McFadden
Agency
White City Mfg. Co
Jones
Derricotte
Ver Nooy
Pitner
Green
Receiver
Eidson
Peoples Bank
Lambert
Et. al
Hopkins
Pridgeon
Royster
Booth
Theosophists Gather in St Louis for Six Day Convention
Between 400 and 500 delegates are expected at the American Theosophical Society convention in St Louis. The event spans six days with public lectures on Theosophy. A. P. Warrington of Los Angeles, president, will address members at a private business meeting.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Theosophical Society
United States
A. P. Warrington
Los Angeles
Moody damage case ends without verdict after long trial
Capt. T Moody sued the Georgia road seeking 20000 for injuries from a fall from a train at Maxeys. The case concluded with closing arguments and the judge charging the jury. A juror fell ill as jurors began deliberations at about 7 15. Attorneys McWhorter Sibley and Hull defended the railroad while Holden and Paul Brown represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Lexington
Capt. T. Moody
Georgia Road
Tal
Maxeys
McWhorter, Sibley
Hull
Railroad
Holden
Paul Brown
Georgia to Participate in Federal Roads Fund
Washington D C August 23 After a two hour conference with Logan Waller Page director of the federal good roads bureau Thomas E Patterson representing the Georgia highway department expressed confidence there will be no trouble about Georgia participating in the distribution of the federal fund Page showed interest and listened attentively Patterson stated the conference was highly satisfactory and there would be no conflict between the Georgia department and federal authorities over Georgia's right to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Logan Waller Page
Federal Good Roads Bureau
Thomas E. Patterson
Georgia Highway Department
Georgia
Federal Good Roads Fund
Patterson
Good Roads Bureau
Georgia Highway, Department
Otis Daniel Pleads Guilty For Theft Of Rain Coat And Hat
Otis Daniel pleaded guilty before Judge West to stealing a rain coat and hat from a Black woman. He was sentenced to eight months in the gang or pay a $25 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Daniel
West
Railroads Seek Eight Hour Day Revenue Plan
Washington reports say President Wilson met with Hale Holden of the Burlington Route Daniel Williard of the B and O and R S Lovett of the Union Pacific to discuss how railroads might raise revenue for larger payrolls under an eight hour day. A railroad presidents committee works toward a reply as lawmakers back arbitration and eight hour day aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Hale Holden
Burlington
Daniel Williard
R. S. Lovett
Union Pacific
White House
Newlands
Adamson
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
R. Goodwyn Mhett
Railroads
President Wilson criticised by German Catholics
New York August 23 President Wilson faced a resolution from the German Roman Catholic Central Verein denouncing his message to Congress for singling out parts of the citizenship as disloyal. The group accused him of preferring charges against loyal Americans who had previously shown unquestioned patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Wilson
Central Verein
Congress
Great Land Show for Georgia Decided Upon
Atlanta, Ga August 23 a gigantic land show based on Chicago plans will be held in Georgia in January next year tentative arrangements were made at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce offices and details will be worked out immediately
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chicago
Georgia
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Elite and Colonial Theaters Show Premieres and Screenings
On Thursday August 24 Elite Theater presents John Barrymore and Strand Theater screens William S Hart in The Captive God. Mt Vernon Masonic Lodge meets 6 30 pm. City court with Judge West. Friday August 25 Colonial Theater shows Renfax Musical Motion Pictures first time in the South with continuous performances. Elite Theater presents Edna Wallace Hopper in By Whose Hand. Chamber of Commerce directors meet at 4 pm. Saturday August 26 Colonial and Strand theaters offer Renfax and River of Romance with Lockwood Allison and Helen Gibson plus Liberty Chapter 11 at Elite and LKO comedies. Hearings before Judge Brand in chambers.
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Elite
John Barrymore
Strand
William S. Hart
God
Mt. Vernon
Masonic Lodge
Judge West
Colonial Theater
Renfax Musical
South
Chamber [of Commerce
Elite Theater
Edna Wallace Hopper
Renfax
Strand Theater
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Helen Gibson
Liberty
LKO
Chambers
Judge Brand
Uniformed Mob Blots Out Naval Defenses In Hampton Roads
Washington reports a hypothetical naval war game scenario where an ununiformed mob overpowers guards at Hampton Roads piers, destroys coal stores, and burns piers. Rear Admiral Benson informs Paymaster General McGowan who mobilizes to replace lost supplies and reroute them to the coast. No sighting of Red battle craft reported at daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Guard
Hampton Roads
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Atlantic
McGowan
Grandson of Governor Who Gave Tract for the University Is Dead
Captain Richard H. Milledge 75 a longtime insurance official and descendant of the Milledge family died at the home of his daughter in Decatur. He was a Confederate veteran and great grandson of James Habersham, and grandson of Governor John Milledge who donated the land for the University of Georgia. Survived by three daughters, two sons, and a brother in Texas. Funeral in Decatur with interment in Forsyth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Richard H. Milledge
Pioneer Insurance
Milledge
Emory M. Pattillo
North Candler Street
Decatur
Forsyth
Sand Hills
Augusta
Old Georgia Military Institute
Marietta
James Habersham
Georgia
John Milledge
Athens
University of Georgia
Harriett
Adeline
Kate Milledge
John
Richard Milledge
G. L. Milledge
Texas
Work Begun On New Colored M. E. Church
Pearce Chapel A. M. E. Church South has sold its Foundry Street property and camped in hired quarters. The old Hull and Strong Streets site chapel has been torn down and preliminary work for a new handsome and commodious church is progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce Chapel
A. M. E. Church
South
Foundry Street
Hull and
Strong Streets
Capps for Council May Announce Soon
It was announced last night that rumors say W. A. Capps, a prominent young businessman active in fraternal circles, will soon make a formal council announcement from the Fourth ward. He has many friends pledged to support him. Fresh Old Fashion Pound Cake. Fresh Raisin Bread. Arnold & Abney. California Grapes and Cantaloupes. California Oranges. Green Hard Head Cabbage. Fresh Okra, Bell Peppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Capps
Fourth Ward
Arnold & Abney
Arnold and Abnepy advertise fresh produce by express
A brief sales notice lists fine hard head tender lettuce extra fine large stalks celery and California cantaloupes offered by Arnold and Abnepy delivered by express this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold & Abney
California
Express
Arnold & Abnepy
Underwood Defends Revenue Bill as War Ends Debates
Senator Underwood of Alabama defends the emergency revenue bill he authored while Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania critiques the measure. The debate centers on military preparedness, the proposed munitions tax, inheritance tax, and the shift from tariffs to direct taxation amid postwar economic concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
Underwood
Alabama
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Villa Exile: Pershing Reports Villa Fading as Factor
Washington August 23 General Pershing telegraphed the war department that Francisco Villa is moving south into Durango with a small following and that his prestige has vanished so he cannot again be a serious factor in Mexican affairs Villa had been in the mountains of southern Chihuahua until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
General Pershing
Francisco Villa
Durango
Pershing
Villa
Chihuahua
Commission Set to Meet Early September on Border Issues
Washington officials say the border commission will convene the first week in September at a New England coast location. Secretary Lansing and Eliseo Arredondo tentatively agreed. Pershing reports Villa's prestige waning in Mexico, boosting hopes for troop withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
New England
Lansing
Eliseo Arredondo
Carranza
Pershing
Villa
Mexico
Parliament adjourns with hopeful wartime outlook
London August 28 both houses adjourned until October 10 extending parliament seven months. Lloyd George said parliament adjourned with a hopeful outlook for the future, not since the outbreak of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Miss Millie to Speak to the Vets in Americus
In Americus Georgia the advance guard of an expected 500 Confederate veterans has begun arriving for the state reunion set for Thursday and Friday. Governor Harris and Lucien Lamar Knight will open proceedings Thursday morning with addresses. Miss Mildred Rutherford historian general of the State Daughters of the Confederacy and of the U S organization is also booked for an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Harris
Lucien Lamar Knight
Atlanta
Mildred Rutherford
State Daughters of the Confederacy
United States
Stroke-Stricken Man Found on Pulaski Street
Ed Morton an elderly Black man was found by police on Pulaski Street yesterday morning unable to move or speak. He had suffered a paralytic stroke and was taken to his home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Morton
Pulaski Street
Deutschland Arrives at Weser Mouth In Submarine Trade Hype
Berlin reports the underseas merchant ship Deutschland reached the Weser mouth on August 23 after anchoring at the river entry. The ship had arrived in Baltimore July 9 from Bremer with dyestuffs and mails and left Baltimore August 1 with rubber and metal bound for the United States, marking a milestone in submarine merchant service between Germany and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Deutschland
Weser
Overseas
Baltimore
Bremer
United States
Germany
America
Virginia Capes
Library meeting to discuss Carnegie library for Athens
Dr. Joseph S. Stewart, chairman of the chamber named committee, calls a meeting this afternoon at 4:30 in the Athens city schools office. Members include G. G. Hond, Harry Hodgson, W. G. Gredig, and D. G. Bickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
G. G. Bond
Dr. Stewart
Messrs
G. G. Hond
Harry Hodgson
W. G. Gredig
D. G. Bickers
Loving Cup Presented to Mr M G Michael
Col M G Michael received a loving cup from the Adath Moshe Sunday school, honoring his leadership as superintendent since the congregation's organization. The inscription reads Presented to M G Michael by the Children of Adath Moshe August 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Michael
Adath Moshe
Carload of Fine Mules at Fears Stables
G. H. Cooley offers a carload of fine mules for sale at Fears Stables on Friday and Saturday, August 25 and 26. The advertisement urges buyers to inspect the well-bred animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FEARS
G. H. Cooley
Storm Warnings for Miami and Key West
The weather bureau ordered storm warnings for Miami and Key West as a tropical storm, near Great Inagua at 2 p m today, moves northwest. Moderate easterly gales expected in the Bahamas and far southeast Florida within 24 hours, with the disturbance believed to head toward the Florida straits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miami
Key West
Fla
Porto
Great Inagua
Bahamas
Florida
Florida Straits
Arrestless Twenty Four Hours for Police in Athens
There was not an arrest made by the police force of Athens for the twenty four hours ending at 2 this morning nor for several hours before. The city prison doors swung wide last night and rooms went begging to get a good airing. Advertise your wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
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Thiaumont
Jabbeonitza
Stokhead
Supreme Court
Theosophists
MOODY
Federal Roads Fund
W. Frank Jenkins
Eatonton
Court of Appeals
Ocmulgee Circuit
Joseph E. Pottle
NEW Colored M. E. Church
Millie
Michael
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