Nations on edge as war broadens to Balkans
London reports fears of Turkey joining the war as Japan and Austria edge toward conflict. Paris notes French front near Maubeuge and Lorraine operations while Meuse forces fall back and Joffre stabilizes positions. Washington cites Turkish dilemma, Goeben and Breslau row, and Greece possible aid to Allies. Ottawa confirms second Canadian expedition preparing for front.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Maubeuge
Donan
Alsace
Rhine
Meuse
Givet
Ardennes Forest
Joffre
Lorraine
Grand Couronne de Nancy
Luneville
Washigton
Balkan States
Turkey
Great Britain
Russia
Dardanelles
Goeben
Breslau
Washington
Germany
Italy
Greece
United States
Morgantha
Africa holdings dwarf continental United States in wartime
Special to the Banner reports from Washington that Africa possessions of European powers exceed the US in area and include vast holdings in French Algerian and Belgian Congo territories. It lists sizes of colonial empires, populations, and key exports totaling millions in gold diamonds and other products. The piece notes British and French colonies and German possessions and cites 1910 to 1912 trade figures. It also mentions British troop withdrawals and casualties in past conflicts with field marshal and Asquith statements.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Europe
England
France
Germany
Belgium
National Geographic Society
Africa
Sahara Desert
Union of South Africa
Good Hope
Natal
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Algeria
East Africa Protectorate
Bechuanaland
Rhodesia
Nigeria
Gold Coast
Uganda
Somaliland
Nyasaland
Tunis
Ivory Coast
Dahomey
Congo
Madagascar
Senegal
Somali Coast
Togo
Kamerun
Southwest Africa
German East Africa
Asquith
Austrian Vessel Ordered to Join Kaiserin Elizabeth
Officials in Washington reported that Austria ordered the cruiser Kaiserin Elizabeth to join the German fleet at Tsing Tau, a development that surprised the American government and follows recent moves in the region.
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Japan
Austria
Associated Press
London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph
Tsing Tau
Washington
Kaiserin Elizabeth
No City Court Session Today in Athens
There will be no session of the city court of Athens today to save county costs. The Applebaum case, previously set for today, was continued due to a pending settlement and may take the entire day. Judge West canceled today’s court but tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, the court will reconvene at the usual time with the regular calendar.
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Applebaum
Athens
West
Freeman
Southern Refining Co
Foster
Eppes
Arnold
Nichols
Wilson
Weatherly
Vincent
Story
Spencer
White
Thurston
Athens Herald Pub. Co
Fields
Ga. R. R. & Banking Co
Thomas
Council of Whitehall
Banner Receives Condolence From Bryan Acknowledgement
The Athens Banner reports receipt of a telegram from Secretary of State William J. Bryan dated August 23 1914 conveying the president’s thanks for the Athens communitys condolences on Mrs Wilsons death. Bryan signs as W. J. Bryan.
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The
Banner
William J. Bryan
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Athens Banner
Athens
Department
Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Boley Family Sail Date Announced From Rotterdam
A cable from the Boleys abroad states that Mr and Mrs Sidney Boley and their son will sail from Rotterdam on Saturday next. Relatives and friends here express delight at the news. Pastor Cartledge will return from Montreat NC and attend services at Central Presbyterian Church Sunday. Government orders Austrian cruiser to dismantle and head to Shanghai after talks in Tokyo.
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Boleys
Sidney Boley and Son
Rotterdam
Pastor Central
Presbyterian
S. J. Cartledge
Central Presbyterian Church
Montreat
N. C
Dutch Mobilization Ceases Rumors Stir Front
Reports from The Hague indicate German forces massed along the Dutch frontier have vanished and Dutch army mobilization has ceased. It remains unclear whether full mobilization will be renewed or continued.
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Associated Press
Rotterdam
Hague
Slaton Defends Senate Bid Amid GOP Row and Progres sive Claims
Governor Slaton issues a pointed card claiming he will not allow misleading statements by Mr Hardwick and asserts if elected senator he would need no governor election delay. He notes county support favors him, attacks Hardwick’s progressivism and warns against a packed convention while pledging to represent all Georgia and fight for the senatorship.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Hardwick
Senate
Kimball House
Felder
Hutchens
Cooper
Georgia
Messrs. Hardwick
Ring
Bacon and Smith
United States
City Council Ends Informal Spicy Meeting On Gas And Health
An informal mayor and council session discussed the gas question and related matters in executive session. Dr S S Smith urged resignation of Dr Wed W Brown as city bacteriologist. no action taken. The council ordered mandatory sewer connections for unconnected surface closets along Prince and Hancock avenues.
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Dorsey
Ss. S. Smith
Wed W. Brown
Smith
Prince and
Hancock Avenues
Capt. Barnett
Fewer Than One Hundred Registered For Athens Charter Election
Athens voters face a September fifteenth charter vote with registration closing next Monday. To be eligible, citizens must pay all 1918 state and county taxes and two city installments. Fewer than a hundred names appear on the books, though many are eligible to register and must take the oath before closing. The charter committee endorses the reforms as meeting a growing city’s needs.
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Athens
Dr Slaughter Describes Narrow India Voyage Home
Dr. N. G. Slaughter returned from a trip to Paris and London and recounted the voyage home aboard the Mauritania. He said sailing a later liner was cancelled and he secured steerage passage with only two seats left, preferring it over luxury to reach home. He spoke of the sobering wait and the crowd rushing to return, and noted the London reception by the Lord Mayor as England declared war.
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N. G. Slaughter
Paris
London
Mauritania
Slaughter
England
Smith Leading in South Carolina Democratic Senate Race
Unofficial statewide primary returns indicate Senator E. D. Smith leading Gov. Cole Blease for the U S Senate nomination with a possible general election rematch in a second primary on September 8. Governor race results were still uncertain with eleven candidates and incomplete tallies.
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Associated Press
Columbia
S. C
E. D. Smith
United States Senate
Cole Blease
E. D .Smith
Blease
United States ‘Senate
State House
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Princess Patricia
Montreal
William
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Reuter
Amsterdam
House of Commons
John French
Seeetern Office
Shanghai
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John M. Slaton
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