Russians Retreat Widens Across Eastern Front
Scattered Russian resistance crumbles from the Carpathians to Tarnopol as towns like Stanislau Podhaytse Halicz fall to Teutons. Tarnopol looms. the front from the Baltic to the Black Sea shifts with large operations, while Petain regains ground on the Chemin des Dames.
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Associated Press
Carpathians
Tarnopol
Stanislau
Galicia
Podhaytse
Halicz
Teutons
Baltic
Black Sea
Petain
Chemin Des Dames
Belgium
Haigis
Child Labor Hearing Concludes With Advisory Report Pending
In Washington July 24 an all day hearing by textile manufacturers and other interests on the child labor law ended with the advisory committee promising to report its conclusions tomorrow. Southern speakers urged liberal proof of age and hour calculations under the law.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cabinet Board
Concert Last Night at UGA Chapel Delights Faculty and Students
Last evening at the University of Georgia chapel Mrs. Kate Blake Hodgson and Mr. Hugh Leslie Hodgson presented a concert for Summer School. The duo performed a varied program from Hodgson’s Sonata to Hodgson’s Ave Maria with flawless technique. Reporters promise a brief future account by a musician.
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University of Georgia Chapel
Kate Blake Hodgson
Hugh Leslie Hodgson
Greene County Superior Court Opens July Term
Greene superior court opened for the July term with Judge J B Park presiding and Solicitor Doyle Campbell handling state interests. Dr Z R Robins was chosen to remand the grand jury. Civil business was finished today and criminal cases were expected to be completed in one or two days. Report shows Greene county property value rising by 264420 from 1916 to 1917.
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Greensboro
Greene Superior Court
J B Park
Doyle Campbell
Z. R. Robins
Tacay
Kitto Smith
Greene County
Jane. Hart
Merchant Still Seeks Missing Hundred From Saturday Heist
Mr. Stevens, dealer at the Jessey former stand on College Avenue, hunts for a $100 loss alleged to have occurred Saturday night. Police and plainclothes officers pursue possible suspects, but searches for the stolen money have been fruitless. Cantaloupes advertised as home raised Melons from Thomson and Tifton feature in Arnold & Abney’s sale alongside fresh watermelons priced 35c to 50c.
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Mr. Stevens
Jessey
College Avenue
Thomson
Tifton
Arnold & Abney
Selection Army Now in Hands of Civilian Boards
Washington July 24 The master lists from Friday's conscription drawing go to local boards. Civilian authorities will notify drawn men and conduct examinations. Each board will summon double the district quota for physicals, calling more if needed to fill the quota.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mistrial Likely In Mooney Murder Case
In San Francisco on July 24 the jury trying Mrs. Rena Mooney for the bombing death asked Judge Emmett Seawell to define second degree murder. The court re-read instructions at the jury’s request as they announced they had reached no verdict.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Emmett, Seawell
American Squadron Arrives in Buenos Aires Amid Cheers
The American squadron arrived this afternoon in Buenos Aires with Argentine warships leading the greeting. Large crowds gathered at the quay to cheer the visitors as they entered the port city.
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U. S
Buenos Aires
Associated Press
Madison Co Court Dispatches August Term With Speed
In Madison County July 24 the August term of Madison Superior Courts opened with Judge Walter L. Hodges presiding. First case McWhorter vs Skinner ended in 10 percent damages for the plaintiff. attorneys Clarence Adams and Alec Johnson represented the sides. The Sime et al vs Sime & Patterson case, an equitable petition to cancel a deed, will likely span the day and into Tuesday.
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Danielsville
Madison Superior Courts
Walter L. Hodges
Hartwell
Steve Skelton
McWhorter
Il Fava
Skinner
Clarence Adams
Alec Johnson
Royston
Sime Et al
Sime & Patterson
W. W. Stark
Commerce
B. T. Moseley
Lamar Rucker
Athens
David W. Meadow
Elberton
Hodges
Madison County
Athens Home Guard elects officers and seeks license
The Athens Home Guard held a meeting to elect officers and apply to the governor for a license as a deputy force under the county sheriff. Officers chosen include Captain H. A. Nix and Lieutenants R. T. Goodwyn and W. D. Hooper Jr. The group aims to enlist about one hundred men and urges early signups.
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Athens Home Guard
Home Guard
Walter E. Jackson
H. A. Nix
R. T. Goodwyn, Sr
W. D. Hooper, Jr
Herschel Carthers
Athens
Buy Local Campaign Aims to Support Athens Industries
The Banner advocates a home goods drive to help Athens and surrounding areas compete with big mail order houses. It calls for loyal citizens to back the initiative, follow campaign steps, and read related articles, stressing local prosperity and downtown growth.
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Athens
Bowden College Bill Defeated in Georgia House Action
Atlanta July 24. Georgia House defeated a resolution to make Bowden college a branch of the University and convert it to a state normal school by a roll call of 87 to 76, short of the 95 needed. Reconsideration was signaled. Other items included Neill primary bill as unfinished business and salaries for solicitors.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Bowden College
University
Beck
Neill
Conference on Balkan Status Opens in Paris
Paris July 24 The Entente seeks a unified stance on Balkan military political matters with leaders from Britain Italy and the United States expected. Lloyd George Balfour Sonnino Ribot and Robertson attend along with Admiral Sims as naval authorities plan a parallel meeting. Serbia and Romania protest seeking full membership rights at the Paris conference.
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Associated Press
Paris
Entente
Balkans
Lloyd George
Balfour
William Robertson
England
Serbia
Rumania
Washington, D. C
Balkan
Atlanta Advertiser Leaders Stop Over in Athens
Mr. and Mrs. St Elmo Massengale of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. W R Secker of Atlanta spent the night in Athens at the Georgian Hotel on their way home from Asheville. Massengale, head of a major Southern advertising agency, attended the Southern Publishers Association and National Advertising Agency Association meetings. Secker is manager of the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta. The party traveled by touring car, visiting Lake Toxaway before continuing home.
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St. Elmo Massengale
Atlanta
W. R. Secker
Athens
Georgian Hotel
Night Control
Asheville
Massengale
South
Southern Publishers’ Association
National Advertising Agency Association
Secker
Ansley Hotel
Lake Toxaway Resort
North Carolina
Conscription Passes Third Reading in Canadian House
Ottawa July 24 conscription bill passed its third reading in the house of commons by a 102 to 44 vote, government majority 58. Meat and produce ads note King-Hodgson Co sworn in to committees. several bills passed include treasurer salary at 50 dollars monthly and four terms of superior court in Clarke county. Senate bills passed in House include pension claim vesting for Georgia pensioners.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
Morgan County
Clarke County
Georgia
Washington, D. C
House
War cost projected at over fourteen billion in first year
Reports to Congress reveal war appropriations totaling 9.226 billion, lifting the first year costs to over 14 billion. New estimates threaten plans for war revenue and foresee additional expenditures exceeding 5 million. Airplane program grows with a 640 million appropriation as production leaders stress speed. Despair grows over food bill passage as rules for conference loom. Treasury hints at widening tax need to meet soaring war expenses.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Smoot
Congress
Treasury Department
McAdoo
No Parking Notices On Lumpkin Street Warn Cars
Officers posted notices along Lumpkin Street from Washington to White Avenue warning motorists not to park. The narrow blockades hinder fire trucks and emergency access, with ample parking available on nearby Washington Broad Street and other campus streets.
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Lumpkin Street
Washington
White Avenue
Lumpkin
Clayton
Broad Street
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