Belgium Ratifies Pact With Teuton
Paris July 2 Belgian chamber proposals confirm ratification of a treaty with Teutons. The Associated Press notes the pact includes the league of nations covenant and sets terms for peace. Attorney General Palmer explains acceptable wording regarding termination of hostilities and subsequent steps.
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Associated Press
Paris
Austria
T. Wang
Delegaton
League
Tihia
Palmer
Plans for Feeble minded institution in Athens
Movements in Athens push for a proposed state school for the feeble minded. A bill before the legislature would authorize a 150000 dollar appropriation to locate the school in Athens, with the site said to offer advantages. Names connected to the initiative are not yet confirmed.
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Athens
Court schedule notes July Superior Court session
A July term of the Superior Court was officially decreed for July 1 with a sparse docket. The list includes several divorce cases, one quitclaim action, and a land title suit to be heard by Judge Andrew J. Cotb during the court’s third week in July.
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Superior Court
Andrew J. Cotb Will
Bonds to Be Validated Here on Saturday in Clarke County
Clarke county will validate 250000 dollar good road bonds Saturday in Superior. Andrew Cobb will oversee the proceeding with evidence showing two thirds of voters approved the issue and proper advertisement and legal requirements were met.
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Clarke County
Andrew Cobb
Superior
Ely
Georgia Scions Refuse to Hear Reed on League
The Lower House of the Georgia General Assembly defeats a resolution inviting Senator Reed of Missouri to address the House on the League of Nations. Reed will speak here next week in opposition to the league.
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Georgia
Reed
League
Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia General Assembly
Missouri
League of Nations
Summer School Keeps Students Busy With Talks
Summer School students spent a full day with a morning address by Prof. R. H. Powell of Valdosta, president of South Georgia Normal College. The Chautauqua session featured bird and bird-life talks led by Miss Lillian Finnell of the Audubon society with slide illustrations.
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R. H. Powell
Valdosta
South Georgia Normal College
Lillian Finnell
Audubon Society
Oceanic Air Line Feasibility Deemed Possible
New York July 2 Regular trans Atlantic aerial travel could become reality within three years if wartime aviation interest continues in peacetime said Lieut Commander Albert C Read skipper of the NC 4 at a dinner by the American flying club honoring the airmen who won the first Atlantic flight for the Navy Potato Chips 15c French today Arnold Abney
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Associated Press
New York
Albert C. Read
Amercan Flying Club
Atlantic
Telegraph Strike End Ordered in Chicago
Chicago July 2 S J Koenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America says striking telegraphers of Western Union and Postal Telegraph will return to work this afternoon. He blames Postmaster General Burleson for aiding the companies and says the fight will continue along legitimate union lines until rights are established.
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Associated Press
Chicago
S. J. Koenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Konenkamp
Mr. Burleson
Rail heads to discuss rail rates with President Wilson
Washington July 2 The railroad administration will be prioritized in talks with President Wilson on his return to Washington Director Hines will confer next week but would not reveal topics. No specific recommendations are expected though higher freight rates are seen as likely the key issue Operating expenses have risen faster than income and a rate decision is seen possible by September 1
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HOUSE
Atlanta
House Appropriations Committee
Charles E. Stewart
Atkinson County
State Archives Department
Lucien Lamar Knight
Stewart
Byer
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Hines
Athens Ponies Sent to Elberton for July 4 Racing
Ten pacers and trotters, owned by H. T. Culp and Dr. Lee Peacock, have been sent to Elberton to participate in July 4 races. The ponies have been prancing daily on the outskirts of Athens for the past month.
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H. T. Culp
Lee Peacock
Elberton
Athens
boxing fans flock to Toledo for Willard Dempsey fight
Toledo visitors arrive by all means of travel to the Lake Brig shoreline city for the Friday heavyweight title bout between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey. Both fighters finished training and tomorrow promises rest before the decisive match after a medical exam praised Dempsey as an exceptional athlete.
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Toledo
Associated
Lake Brig
Hsiasis
Lard
Dempsey
Boxing Board
Phy Aicians Wee
Dirigible B-34 Reported Over Sea. Mineola Arrival Expected
London reports the air ministry received a message from Commander Scott at 4:15 PM New York time stating the dirigible B-34 was advancing west at 30 knots, 2000 feet above the sea and should reach Mineola, New York, by Friday morning.
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Associated Press
London
Air Ministry
Scott
New York
Mineola
Farm banks accused of loan law violations by Pa official
Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania charges Federal Land Banks violate farm loan laws under guidance of the Federal Farm Loan Board. His remarks were printed in the Congressional Record.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Board
McFadden
Republian
Pennsylvania
Congressional Record
Tom Mix Feature The Coming of the Law At The Elite
Tom Mix in The Coming of the Law was delayed yesterday at the Elite but is promised to arrive today. The first performance begins at 11 a.m. and management asks patrons to overlook yesterday’s disappointment.
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Tom Mix
Atlanta
Special Leased Wire Brings Dempsey Willard Fight Here
The Banner announces a dedicated leased wire from ringside to the Colonial theatre in Toledo for the Willard Dempsey bout. The service will relay every hit and grapple immediately with no delays, flashing results to Athens as the action unfolds. Doors open and seating expected to fill as live returns begin at four o clock Athens time.
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Willard
Dempsey
Toledo
Colonial Theatre
Athens
Colonial
Eal
Italians Riot Over High Prices In Forli
In Forli Italy July 2 crowds protesting the cost of living attacked and looted shops that refused lower prices. They seized goods and food supplies and moved them to the labor chamber while walls bore the message These goods at disposal of the people.
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Associated Press
Forli
Italy
Labor Chamber
Only Two Divisions Remain Overseas in August
Washington reports the War Department states only about one million men are under arms with slightly over 400,000 remaining overseas. At the current homeward pace the American army of occupation would be reduced to two divisions by August 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Fourth of July plans announced by Athens civic leaders
A full Independence Day program was completed by Chairman Flanigen with events on campus including a 7:45 reception for summer school students, a 9:00 p.m. address by Dr A G Richards on Old Independence Day, and a later speech by Congressman John Humphrey Small on New Independence Day. The day features store closings after 1 p.m. and a list of participating Athens businesses.
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Flanigen
A. G. Richards
Emmanuel Church
John Humphrey Small
North Carolina
Nine Men Enlist in U S Navy in Athens
Naval Recruiting Officer W G Orr enlisted nine men in Athens last week marking his first major outreach since opening a recruiting station. The piece notes local produce listings for fresh tender corn and Georgia watermelons on ice with claims of ripe quality.
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U. S. Navy
Athens
W .G. Orr
Georgia
Arnold & Abney
Polish forces claim major Galician front offensive gains
Paris dispatch reports Polish forces launching a counter offensive along the Galician front with heavy casualties for the enemy, many prisoners and weapons captured. Meanwhile Allied occupation units in the Rhine region begin withdrawal, leaving about one regiment and 5,000 men by plan.
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Jby Feely Press
Paris
Volpi
Dr Anna Shaw Dies at 71 in Moylan Pa
Philadelphia July 2 Dr Anna Howard Shaw 71 an honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association died at her Moylan Pa home at 7 oclock this evening.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Moylan
Bars Gone Hotels Raise Room Rates
Boston July 2 Associated Press reports hotels in the city raised room rates to recover revenue losses. Each person is charged an extra fifty cents for a room.
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Associated Press
Boston
Yanks Pour In as Germans Leave
Transports Otsego and Accomac reached port this afternoon with overseas troops who entrained from Camp Jackson for demobilization. The Matoika, carrying Germans seeking repatriation, passed out as the transport came in.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Otsego
Accomac
Camp Jackson
Matoika
Thornton's Luncheonette Menu Highlights
Luncheonette offers 50 cent dinners including barbecue pork rice spaghetti with cheese fruit pudding with sauce and beverages. Desserts feature coffee tea almond macaroons and cocoanut macaroons priced 15 cents per dozen. Arnold & Alisey are listed in the menu context.
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Arnold
Alisey
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Scott Hardware Company
G. H. Willimason
King-Hodgson Company
Morris Music Shop
Athens Cycle Company
Askin Clothing Company
Brandt's
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Johnson Shoe Company
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