Athens Gas Rates Hearings Delayed By City Meeting
City council and mayor conduct special session to decide whether Athens should be represented at the railroad commission hearing on gas rate changes. Gas company explains new schedule in effect two months, with prices varying by usage and the city weighing protest versus accepting the current rates.
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Council OF Athens
Railroad Commission
Mayor End
Vincent Mathews
Senator DuBose
Pitner
Atlanta
Rome
Brunswick
Columbus
Albany
Macon
Turner
Athens
Mr. Turner
Cotton Futures Bill Approved by House Vote 148 to 79
The conference report on the Lever cotton futures bill was agreed to by the House in a 148 to 79 vote. The bill would impose a prohibitive tax on contracts for cotton not based on government standards and goes to the Senate tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Transfer Plans in Mexico Ripe
Delegates appointed by President Carbajal left Mexico City for Saltillo to hold peace conferences with the constitutionalists. Reports say an amicable arrangement is likely for the transfer of government and Zapata’s envoys have had a long, satisfactory meeting, with Zapata expected to cooperate to maintain peace.
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Associated Press
Washngton
Carbajal
Mexico City
Saltillo
State Department
Carranza
Zapata
Hmmissaries
OCallaghan Returns from East After League Meeting
Mr. M. P. OCallaghan, lessee and manager of the Georgian hotel, has been absent several weeks in Virginia and the East. He attended a meeting of big league team managers in New York. No definite plans for a local practice team were made, but his past success suggests he will land a team if he undertakes it. His family is spending the summer in Virginia and will receive a warm welcome upon return.
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M. P. O'Callaghan
Georgian Hotel
Virginia
East
O’callaghan
Plague Work Under Way as Neptune Arrives in New Orleans
New Orleans reports the tug Neptune arrived with fumigation gear to aid plague eradication. Two more germ-bearing rats were captured. Shreveport relaxes its quarantine rules on New Orleans arrivals. freight inspections and fumigation become required for second-hand goods not for personal use. The gas chamber of commerce lobbies for gas-user protections and rate relief as officials plan pricing adjustments.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
United States
Neptune
Shreveport
Cooper Macon Candidate for Senate Stumps Athens Crowd
Hon John R Cooper of Macon spoke to about 300 voters in Athens with Gov Slaton Congressman Hardwick and others in attendance. He mocked Slaton and Hardwick, attacked Felder and Hutchens, praised Athens education, and noted debate gaps citing a lack of joint appearances.
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Macon
Senate
Athens
John R. Cooper
United States Senate
Gov
Slaton
Hardwick
Felder
J. Rufe Hutchens
Bacon
Confederate Heroes Named in Federal Deficiency Measure
Senate and House conference finalize sundry civil and general deficiency bills. A provision in the general deficiency bill allows the treasury to adjust $175,000 due heirs of Confederate veterans, including heirs of Robert E. Lee, Fitzhugh Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. The sundry civil bill permits the president to rearrange customs districts without increasing their count.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Treasury
United States Army
Robert E. Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Southern Railway to Build Coal Docks at Charleston
President Fairfax Harrison confirmed plans to spend 11.3 million dollars on coal docks at Charleston to handle Panama Canal traffic. Construction will take nine to twelve months and will connect the Appalachian coal fields to Charleston. The project aims to improve flows for Pan ama traffic on the line.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern Railway
Southern
Charleston
S. C
Panama Canal
Appalachan
Norte Powahontas
Lightning Sets Wire Fibers Ablaze at Nacoochee Ave Home
Yesterday afternoon the fire department was called to 147 Nacoochee Avenue where lightning struck the Moore residence and started a wall fire. Firefighters made a long run but prevented a major blaze with no damage reported.
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Nacoochee Avenue
Dent Bill Lifts Goethals and Gorgas to Major General
Representative Dent's bill reported by the military affairs committee would extend congressional thanks to Panama canal officials and authorize the president to appoint Col. Goethals and Gen. Gorgas as major generals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dent
Military Affairs Committee
Congress
Panama Canal
Col. Goethals
Gorgas
Northcutt Leaves Athens for Atlanta Business Move
Friends in Athens regret the decision as Mr. John R. Northcutt leaves the Dorsey Furniture Co to join his brother in Atlanta in auto sales. His wife and children will stay briefly before joining him in the capital. The move follows physician guidance and marks a new open-air work environment.
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John R. Northcutt
Athens
Atlanta
Dorsey Furniture Company
Northcutt
Mediation Talks Sought Over Austro-Serbian Crisis
London reports France and Italy accepted Sir Edward Grey's invitation to a peace conference to mediate the Austro-Serbian dispute. Berlin notes Grey conveyed mediation proposals and Germany showed reluctance to press Austria toward policy changes toward Serbia. Grey urged a pause in hostilities as ambassadors from France Germany and Italy meet in London with Austria Hungary Serbia Russia asked to suspend actions.
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Associated Press
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Italy
London
Edward Gray
Berlin
Edward Coachen
Foreign Office
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Austria
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Edward Crey
Edward Grey
Asquith
Winston Spencer Churchill
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Edward Dmbassy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Greece to Send 100000 Troops to Aid Servia in War Threat
Constantinople July 27 Greek minister says if Austria Hungary and Servia go to war Greece must deploy 100000 troops to help Servia. Vienna reports Austro Hungarian foreign office accuses Servia of misrepresenting its readiness and calls Servian concessions insignificant.
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Socialist Party Tonight
Blondy Mays Boosts L. C. Smith Typewriters in Town
J H Hallman of the L C Smith Typewriter Co based in Atlanta visited yesterday to check on owners of the L C Smith machines. Blondy Mays and his friends’ typewriters team up to service machines after sale. Mays just returned from vacation and is ready for more work.
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J. H. Hallman
L. C. Smith Typewriter Co
Atlanta
Blondy” Mays
Smith
Blondy
Mays
Fresh corn and green beans listed by Arnold and Abney
A brief display announces fresh corn at 25 cents a dozen and green beans by Arnold and Abney, signaling a local produce offer.
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Arnold
Abney
Sues for Big Amount in Defamation Case in Danielsville
W H David of Comer sues Dr O L Deadwyler for $10,000 damages over charges from a prior court case. The Deadwyler barn and stables burned, two enslaved men were arrested with one found guilty and one acquitted. the guilty man killed himself in jail. David was previously acquitted, now alleges damages to his character.
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Danielsville
W. H. David
Comer
O. L. Deadwater
Mr. David
Dr. Deadwyler
Deadwyler
T. J. Shackelford
B. T. Moseley
David
Geo. CU. Thomas
J. E. Gordon
Home Rule Tragedy Delays Ulster Bill Action
London July 27 The Dublin home rule tragedy postponed the amending bill as Premier Asquith nixed plans for tomorrow. Irish members, angered by four dead and many wounded, refuse concessions to Ulster laborites. Deputy Police Commissioner Harrell was suspended and Commissioner Sir John Ross resigned. A special inquiry is planned.
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Associated Press
London
Dublin
Asquith
Ulster
Harrell
John Ross
Southern History and Literature Lectures at Summer School
Miss Mildred Rutherford delivers the second address of the summer school series. She spoke on Southern History last night and will speak on Southern Literature tonight. The lectures are open to citizens and students as part of an effort to offer the best educational talks.
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Mildred Rutherford
Last Return Day for August Court in Athens
Today marks the last return day for the August term of the city court of Athens. The superior court schedules a session on the fifth Monday the 31st of August, confirming the fourth Monday was not used.
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Athens
Superior Court
Bright Baby Britt Edwards Dies In Alabama Visit
The community mourns the sudden death of Britt Edwards Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs E P O Edwards. He died at his grandmother Mrs W H Davis's home in Alabama after a brief illness. Funeral set for Tuesday July 28 at 5 PM from the Davis residence 585 Prince Avenue.
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E. P. O. Edwards
W. H. Davis
Classic Theatre Today Shows and Local Ads
Classic Theatre presents Lucile Love the Girl of Mystery and Bess The Detectress of Tick Tick Comedy this today. Admission rates 5 and 10 cents. Arnold and Abney advertise ripe peaches at 25 cents and sliced beef and ham. Phone 1076.
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Lucile Love
Classic Theatre Today
Bess
Arnold & Abney
Warburg Nomination in Doubt as Wilson Reviews Fate
Washington reports indicate President Wilson may withdraw Paul Warburg from the federal reserve board. The White House has urged Warburg to reconsider his refusal to appear before the senate banking committee.
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Associated Press
Warburg
Washington
Wilson
Paul Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Banking Committee
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