Eastland Disaster Death Toll Tops Eight Hundred Forty Two
Chicago July 24 Eight hundred forty two bodies were recovered from the Eastland excursion tragedy. Coroner Hoffman doubts the total will exceed a thousand as more victims remain in the river or the hull. Rescue work continued under searchlights with corpses removed to armories. Numerous heroic acts and a public mourning response followed the disaster, with officials ordering investigations into the Indiana Transportation lease and ship construction.
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Chicago
Western Electric Company
Eastland
Hoffman
Indiana Transportation
Red Cross
Armory
Electric Company
National Defense Budget Seen Doubling in Coming Year
In Washington on July 24 officials indicate the administration plans a defense report amid talk of an international situation. Army and Navy officers expect the next year's military budget to be nearly twice last year's as President Wilson aims to strengthen the navy and equip the regular army, while training citizens for arms in line with American traditions. The president will draft a message to Congress after receiving the reports.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Wilson
Daniels
Garrison
Congress
Men's League Holds Fine Meeting At Tabernacle
The men's league gathered Friday night at the Tabernacle for an excellent meeting led by Dr. Crowe. A half hour of song followed with Miss Madge Mewbourne at the piano and Mr. Lynn Cooper directing the singing. Mr. W. C. Wingfield will lead next Friday. all men are invited.
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Men’s League
Tabernacle
Dr. Crowe
Madge Mewbourne
Lynn Cooper
W. C. Wingfield
Tuesday Return Day Athens City Court August Term
Tuesday will be the last return day for the August term of the Athens city court. Stallion for sale Highbred Red Jacket stallion, beautiful chestnut sorrel under fine control. For information address J. N. Williams Whaler Ga.
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Athens
Adderss
J. N. Williams
Whaler
War News From Front and Sea Across Europe
London reports German forces breach defenses around Warsaw Rosan and Pultusk taken Germany advances along Narew to the east and Italians press Gorizia while unverified reports claim capture of the city A Norwegian ship Fiery Cross sinks with receipt proving the act signed by the submarine commander Navy memo notes contraband and surrender details
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Associated Press
London
Germaan
Warsaw
von Gallwitz
Rozan
Pultusk
Narew
Lublin
Vosges
Gorizia
Fiery Cross
Gedde
Fier Cross
Scilly Islands
John Gedde
France
Forstmann
Imperial Marine
Imperial
Border Situation Relieved as U S Orders Stand
Washington reports President Wilson approved orders to Major General Funston to repel any firing into American territory during Mexican faction fighting along the border. Carranza garrison at Naco, Sonora moved out, easing tensions. Standard Oil strikers left in dispute as company refused modified demands and will not concede. In Albany, Joseph Murphy testified on a prison conspiracy but Becker's fate remains unchanged.
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Washington
Funeral for Mrs Bishop at 3:30 Today
Funeral services for Mrs J H Bishop are set for 3 30 this afternoon at the Christian church with Rev S R Grubb in charge. Pallbearers named are T L Elder C F Elder M D Browning H H Elder J H Wilson and S W Ussery. They will meet at Bernstein Brothers chapel at 3 o clock. Interment will be in Ocones cemetery.
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J. H. Bishop
Christian Church
S. R. Grubb
Messrs. T. L. Elder
C. F. Elder
M. D. Browning
H. H. Elder
J. H. Wilson
S. W. Ussery
Bernstein Brothers
Ocones Cemetery
Four Women Implicated in Free-for-All Alley Fight
In Fuller's Alley Laura Meriam sustained severe cuts and could not be taken to police headquarters. Leila McCree Nancy Smith and Daisy Williams were confined. The McCree participant was also gashed. The brawl reportedly began over one woman's companion.
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Fuller's Alley
Walley Street
Laura Meriam
Leila McCree
Nancy Smith
Daisy Williams
McCree
Jackson County Singing Convention In Session
The Jackson County singing convention met six miles from Jefferson yesterday and will hold another session today. Several singers came from Athens. The association is among the largest gospel singing groups in the state with many good singers in Jackson county.
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Jackson County
Jefferson
Athens
Oconee Court Term Opens Tomorrow in Watkinsville
The regular term of the superior court will open tomorrow in Watkinsville or Oconee county with Hon. Co. H. Brand as judge and Col. John B. Gamble serving as solicitor general. The brief notice outlines the start of the term and key officials presiding.
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Watkinsville
Oconee County
Co. H. Brand
John B. Gamble
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New York
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General Slocum
Lodge Directory
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Classic City Council
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I. A. Bradberry
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Keystone
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Max Joseph
A. L. Harper
Standard Oil
Bayonns Oil
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Becker
Albany, N. Y
Joseph Murphy
Sing Sing
Whitman
Jack Rose
Bridgie Webber
Harry Fallen
Toombs
Charles Becker
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Athens Savings Bank
U. S. Internal Revenue
Banke
G. A. Mell
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Bell Telephone
George W. Perkins
Southern Bell Telephone
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