Emperor Francis Joseph Dies Rumor Ends War Hope
A Copenhagen telegraph to the Exchange says Emperor Francis Joseph is gravely ill and death may come within hours. Reports say Kaiser troops in France suffer heavy losses on both sides as the war rages. London dispatch notes grim condition and possible news of the emperor’s death altering the conflict mood.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchange
Francis Joseph OF Austria
Daily Telegraph
Rotterdam
Brussels
YESTERDAY IN EUROPE REPORTS WIDEN WAR SCOPE
War news outlines Japan declaring war on Germany and aligning with Britain to support the conflict. Reports describe battles along the Belgian border with German advances, grim claims of victory from Berlin, and cautious coverage from Paris and London about the overall Allied position.
Britain Realizes Gravity of War as Casualties Rise
London reports acknowledge a dire war mood as casualty lists emerge. The first British expeditionary casualties include Lt. Col. Leven Melville and a captain and sergeant of engineers. German forces dynamite high points at Tsing-Tau and destroy key rail links while French gains in Alsace Lorraine are abandoned amid a stalled offensive.
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London
Earl of Leven Melville
Leutenant
Royal Scots
Grey
Alsace
Lorraine
French Fall Back in War Office Report
The Paris news report says French and English plans failed due to unforeseen difficulties and both sides withdrew to cover positions. It notes French and English troops remained intact with heavy losses described and German counterattacks repelled in places near Meuse and Semois.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
French War Office
Meuse
Semois
Joffre
Lorraine
Tax Rate 13 Lowered After 1913 Act in Georgia
The Georgia tax rate drops from five mills to four and a half, saving about $1 million annually. Governor Slaton and Comptroller Wright announced the cut following the 1913 tax equalization act. State revenue totals and budget details are provided, with a note on increased property values.
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Atlanta
State of
Georgia
John M. Slaton
William A Wright
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Slaton
Athens Voter Qualifications for New Charter Election
City Clerk and City Attorney discuss eligibility for the September 15 Athens charter vote. Any voter must be registered at least 15 days before the election on both county permanent qualification and city registration books. Those who have paid the first two ad valorem tax installments may register and vote if they meet residence and other legal requirements.
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Athens
Jerome Michael
W. L. Wood
Clerk of Council
General Assembly of
Georgia
Athens Y W C A plans fall glee club effort
An Athens Y W C A announcement invites all women interested in music to meet at 8 30 pm at the Y W C A residence to organize a city glee club. Mrs Griffeth may direct. Madge Newbourne will teach sight reading. instrumental players welcome.
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Athens
Young Women's Christian Association
Frank Griffeth
Madge Newbourne
Athens to switch water supply from river to Sandy Creek
Athens plans to reroute its city water intake from the river through filters to Sandy Creek. The current river system will be kept for emergencies, ensuring a larger daily supply and purer water, with Jefferson pushing a similar system to secure long term needs.
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Athens
Sandy Creek
Jefferson
Jackson
S. P. Orr
Oconee
Jerome Michael
J. W. Barnett
Palmer
Dorsey
James Barrow
Jeferson
Applebaum Case Deferred Pending Settlement in Athens
The Applebaum case in the city court of Athens is postponed pending settlement. Mrs. Callis Applebaum, once cleared of murdering her husband in Atlanta, sues Jefferson Standard Life Insurance for a $10,000 policy. Attorneys T W Rucker and Lamar C Rucker represent the plaintiff. Cobb and Erwin represent the insurer. Moore and Branch of Atlanta are also involved.
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Applebaum
Athens
Callis Applebaum
Atlanta
Grace
Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company
Messrs. T. W
Lamar C. Rucker
Cobb & Erwin
Moore & Branch of
Rucker & Rucker
City Attorney notes tax year payment requirement
Jerome Michael, City Attorney, states registration is valid only if taxes for the entire year are paid. The note appears among local notices and public announcements. Mrs. E C McEvoy’s music class will reopen Monday September 14 with hours by request.
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Jerome Michael
E.c.mcevoy
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