Russians Capture Helicz Gateway to Lemberg
London dispatch reports Helicz, strategic gateway to Lemberg in Galicia, captured by Russian forces. Russians drive seven miles through German lines, break Austro German positions, and advance near Stanislau and Lomnica River. Austro Germans retreat. large guns and stores seized. Evacuation of Helicz expected. French fronts report harsh fighting and strong French counterattacks. German chancellor signals resolve to continue war. cabinet resignations anticipated and public unease noted.
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Perr
Helicz
London
Lemberg
Galicia
Pétrograd
Helicz-Stanis- Ind
Lomnica
Stanislau
Woman's League to Hold Thursday Meeting in Local Effort
Mrs J T Anderson the local chair man announced a Thursday meeting for those interested in forming the Woman's League here to aid in many war related activities. Mrs W L Peel of Atlanta the state chairman and Mrs W B Shephard of Madison district chairman will attend the meeting.
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J. T. Anderson
Woman’s League
W. L. Peel
Atlanta
W. B. Shepherd
Madison
Excursion Steamer Muskegon Sinks. Seven Dead
Seven people died when the Muskegon excursion steamer sank on Big Stone Lake near Ortonville Minnesota during a nocturnal storm tonight. Names of victims and exact time awaiting official reports. Rescue efforts continued as darkness fell.
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Associated Press
Ortonville, Minn
Muskegon
Big Stone Lake
Publishers Decry Proposed Tax as Unjust in Asheville
Asheville July 10 The Southern Newspaper Publishers Association at its fifteenth annual meeting unanimously condemns the proposed extra tax on net revenue of newspapers as unjust unfair and discriminatory.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Southern Newspaper Publisher’s Association
Opposition to free publicity and advertising by newspapers
Minneapolis reports from the National Editorial Association session stress opposition to free publicity and emphasize organization economy and cooperation among publishers. The dispatch also notes a crown council in Berlin may push a Prussian franchise bill for universal direct suffrage and secret ballot. The American mission led by Elihu Root has completed its survey of the Russian situation and expects Russia to overcome its internal difficulties. The American bark Hildegarde was sunk by a German sub with crew unharmed, voyage from Hayre to St Thomas.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
National Editorial Association
William
Berlin
Prussia
Petrograd
Elihu Root
Russia
London
Ihayre
St. Thomas
West Indies
Imperial troops occupy Imperial City after retreat near Feng Tai
Reports from Peking say General Chang Heun's imperial forces have moved into the Imperial City following a defeat suffered near Feng Tai. Republican troops remain outside the city gates with heavy losses cited.
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Associated Press
Peking
Chang Heun
Imperial City
Feng Tai
Merchants Vote to End Returning of Goods Privilege
In Washington on July 10, over 100 leading retail merchants backed the defense council’s suggestion and voted to remove the practice of returning goods. The National Dry Goods Association organized the meeting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Council For Defense
National Dry Goods Association
Deportation of I W W Members in Jerome Car Case
Sixty seven men believed to be Industrial Workers of the World were driven from Jerome to Jerome Junction in a cattle car by fifty armed citizens. The deportation followed a strike and residents warned them not to return, signaling a town cleaning effort.
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Associated Press
Jerome, Ariz
Industrial Workers of the World
Jerome Junction
Reverend T H Burrell Preaches Twice at East Athens
Rev T H Burrell of Greenville South Carolina brother of the church pastor preached two excellent sermons at the East Athens Baptist church which is now pastorless Sunday morning and evening pleasing the congregation greatly ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS.
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T. H. Burrell
Greenville
8. C
Mr. Burrell
Sandy Cross
East Athens Baptist Church
Mexico Kept Out German War
Washington reports on Mexico breaking with Germany note that such a move would not be based on US advice. Ambassador Fletcher reports improved Mexican affairs and says a break with Germany could allow Mexico to gain money while complicating US positions after the war.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Germany
Fletcher
Lansing
United States
Food Control Bill Delays Hurt Farmers and Consumers
Washington reports warn that farmers face wheat price slumps and consumers risk severe under nourishment as food control legislation is delayed. Hoover notes speculation profits from the delay and urges immediate action before the bill passes, with a July 21 Senate vote slated.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Senate
Ivey Moon Arrested on Elbert County Warrant
Ivey Moon, wanted in Elberton on a four misdemeanor warrant, was arrested here yesterday. Another case involved Spear Chandler charged with being drunk and disorderly. Police found a quantity of raw alcohol on his person.
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Ivey Moon
Elberton
Spear Chandler
Two New Red Cross Members Reported Yesterday
Two new members were yesterday reported Miss Jessie Godfrey Clem son College Clemson D C and Miss Virginia Branch Farmington the latter reported through the secretary
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RED Cross
Jessie Godfrey
Clemson College
Clemson
D. C
Virginia Branch
Farmington
Georgia House Debates Equal Education for Girls at University
The Clarke delegation introduces a measure to grant Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens to Georgia’s University system enabling girls to attend a college with the same grade and curriculum as UGA at lower start up and maintenance costs. Other business includes pushing a Georgia national defense council bill and boundary suit proposals with South Carolina for state lines and river beds.
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Clarke
University of Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Council of National Defense
House
State House of Representatives
Elbert County
United States Supreme Court
Georgia-South Carolina
Joe Hill Hall
Bibb
Appropriations Committee
Hall
Burwell
Hancock
Fulton County
Federal Fund For
DuBose
Delicatessen Ad Promises Fresh Produce and Meats
Arnold & Abney advertise tender string beans at 15c for 2 qts and fresh okra at 10c per qt. Extra large beet bunches 10c, fresh onions 6c per bunch. Seed Irish potatoes and head lettuce expected, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Frank's Meat Treats available. Order by phone 1076 or 1131.
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Arnold & Abney
Philadelphia
Frank
Storm Leaves Carlton Church Demolished and Roofs Stripped
A violent afternoon storm hit Carlton yesterday around 4 o clock, demolishing both the Methodist and Baptist churches and tearing roofs off several businesses. No lives were lost and few injuries reported, though homes were shaken and crops battered. Telegraph lines were disrupted as weather hail battered Comer area crops and flooded the region. Travel ing salesman Jack Wier provided the details to the Banner.
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Carlton
Comer
Jack Wier
Dutch Suffering as Ships Sit Idle in Port Tied Up
Officials of Holland Steamship firms report sixteen grain laden vessels at New York awaiting sailing to Europe, with Dutch consignors facing bankruptcy and starvation while seeking British safe conduct assurances. An estimated thirty to forty Dutch ships lie idle in Atlantic ports, amid pressure from shortages and wartime delays.
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Associated Press
New York
Holland Steamship Firms
Europe
Holland
Atlantic
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