Awaiting Russian Advance Turkey is Ready to Strike
The report describes a global war scene with Allies blocking Paris, Russians nearing Berlin, and limited official details. It notes German forces and British French positions with vague government updates, while Belgian front lines hold and French gains exist in the south.
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Turkey
Dondon
Paris
New York
Philadelphia
Berlin
Belgium
General de la Croix
Temps
Germany
Russia
Prussia
Galicia
France
Turkey May Declare War on the Allies at Any Moment
Washington reports that while the North Carolina aids relief in Turkish waters a war declaration by Turkey against the Allies is expected. Authentic information suggests Turkey will act as Russia advances in East Prussia, with Bulgaria and Roumania likely joining. Diplomats warn the crisis nears, though Britain France and Russia refrain from provoking Turkey.
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Turkey
Washington
North Carolina
Ottoman Empire
Balkan States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany Establishes Press Bureau Rome
Germany dispatches a special representative to Rome to organize a press service as lack of war news limits influence in Italy. Switzerland’s wires blockad es hinder telephone access.
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Rome
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
French Foragers Bring In Steers
Secretary Bryan urged Americans in Europe to return home without delay and avoid unnecessary travel. Wilson issued a neutrality proclamation noting war exists between Japan and Austria-Hungary. Ostend occupied by British Marines to curb German foothold. U S Navy cruiser North Carolina to deliver gold for American relief in Turkey.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bryan
Europe
Wilson
Japan
Austria-Hungary
U. S
Turkey
United States
North Carolina
Registration heats up for new charter election question
Voters rush to register for the upcoming election with the new charter issue. Yesterday a large crowd visited Marshal Woods and Clerk Wood to qualify. Registration closes Sept 1, with a condition that second installment of this year’s city taxes and all last year’s state and county taxes be paid.
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Marshal Woods
Clerk Wood
Seamen Relief Bill Passes House Without Vote
The so called seamen relief bill to regulate conditions of service in the merchant marine was passed by the house late today without a record vote.
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Seaman
Associated Press
Washington
House
Rural Guards Shot in Mexico Clash
Mexico City Aug. 27 Rural Guards attempting to arrest a Constitutionalist tonight were attacked by comrades and shots exchanged. The fighting lasted about half an hour with seven killed reported.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Mexico City
Senatorial Convention Nominates Dr A J Stovall in 30th District
Georgia senatorial convention met in this city yesterday morning to nominate Dr A J S Stovall from Clarke Elbert Oglethorpe and Madison counties for the 30th district senate. Delegates endorsed a four county voting plan and adopted resolutions praising Dr Stovall and requesting senators support.
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Georgia
Clarke
Elbert
Oglethorpe
Madison
Messrs
G. A. Booth
Joe L. Deadwyler
George H. Thornton
Ir. H. M. Fullilove
Paul Brown
E. Whitehead
W. M. Davis
P. R. Wilhite
O. H
A. S. J. Stovall
Georgia Senate
Stovall
General Assembly
Bargain Produce at Buchwalds Today
Local market Buchwalds advertises green beans at 25c per gallon white peas in shells 15c per peck Irish potatoes 40c per peck red onions 5c per pound lemons 25c per dozen a 25 pound sack of sugar for 1.65 cash only phone 646.
Two Alleged Hoboes Apprehended After Riding Freight
Last night the night man at the S A L yards nabbed two negro men riding the rods of the night freight. They were arrested and jailed on charges of stealing a ride. The men gave names as George Cook and Oliver King. Clarke County Bank advertises loans for small borrowers.
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S.A. L
George Cook
Oliver King
Talmadge Moves to New Quarters as Kress Prepares
The Talmadge Brothers wholesale firm will move to a newly completed 55 by 225 foot building on Clayton Street Athens by September 10. the former premises are leased to Kress, which will open a city store January 1 with a 15 year lease and 10 cent-store format.
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Talmadge Brothers Company
John E. Talmadge, Jr
Kress Company
Kress
Talmadge Company
Athens
Clayton Street
Washington Street
City Hall
Mrs. S. A. Hemphill to Celebrate Ninety-Seventh Birthday Today
Mrs. S. A. Hemphill of this city will mark her 97th birthday at home on Prince Avenue today. Her son, Hon. Robert A. Hemphill, arrives from Atlanta to honor the occasion. Despite age she remains alert, active, and engaged in reading, walking, and church matters, having ridden horseback at 94 and attended the North Georgia Methodist conference recently.
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S. A. Hemphill
Prince Avenue
Robert A. Hemphill
Atlanta
Gaston
Gooliers
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Bishop Wit
Abioveana
Georgia
President Bondas of San Domingo to resign for Baez
President Bondas of San Domingo agreed to resign tomorrow in favor of Raymond Baez head of the National University. The agreement followed a conference with American peace commissioners and involved all factions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bondas of
San Domingo
Raymond Baez
National University of San Domingo
Madison Defeats Monroe 5 to 4 in Fast Game
Madison defeated Monroe 5 to 4 in a fast game at Madison Ga on Aug 27. Madison had seven hits and five errors while Monroe also had seven hits and five errors. Batteries were Perryman and Stone for Madison and Robertson and Nunnally for Monroe. A second game is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Madison
Monroe
Perryman
Stone
Robertson
Nunnally
Passing an Advertising Bill On a Stranger
Geo Ellis colored was arrested on a state charge of flimflamming after a complaint by J H Hughes white a city visitor. Hughes said Ellis asked change for a dollar handed two halves and received what he believed to be a dollar bill but found an advertising sheet when he reached the light.
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Geo. Ellis
J. H. Hughes
City Court to Meet Again This Morning
City court resumes session at the usual hour with expected full day of business. Yesterday's proceedings were halted as the jail cleared and all ready cases were tried.
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City Cour
Mrs C A Lambert Injured in Broad Street Fall
Mrs C A Lambert lies ill at home after a nervous shock from a fall on Broad Street near Findley Street last Wednesday night. Police and witnesses report she was traveling home when the accident occurred.
Singing on the Boulevard Next Sunday Afternoon
A singing event will be held next Sunday afternoon on the lawn in front of Mr. B. Dunaway's home on the Boulevard. The public is invited, especially vocal music lovers. Exercises begin about 2 o'clock.
Mrs D B Newsome dies at 38 in Oak Street home
Mrs D B Newsome of 359 Oak Street died yesterday aged 38 leaving a husband and three children. Services were held at 4 pm at Oconee Street Church with Rev George Stone and Rev C C Jarrell, burial in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers were W A Hart W B Montgomery J P Hall K A Hill R K Summers and Weldon Wood. Found gold pocket with initials offered to owner upon proof of ownership and payment.
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Oak Street
D. B. Newsome
Wes McKinnon
Oconee Street
George Stone
C. C. Jarrell
First Methodist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Messrs
W. A. Hart
W. B Montgomery
J. P. Hall
K. A. Hill
R. K.summers
Weldon Wood
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Quebec
Sam Hughes
War Office
Vosges
St. Die
Nancy
Vetriment
Longwy
London News Bureau
London
National Defense
Viviani
Ostend
English Channel
Peo Oy
Buchwald
Clarke County Bank
C. A. Lambert
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