German Advance Stalls as Russian Resistance Persists
London reports say German reinforcements fail to crush Russian resistance around Warsaw and in Koyno and Courtland provinces. Russians launch counterattacks, halting German advances. Austro German progress in southeast Poland remains unclear. Western fronts show limited gains for both sides as Gorizia and Isonzo fighting continue. Separately, Lloyd George announced sixteen national munitions factories with ten more planned to strengthen Britain’s war effort.
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Associated Press
London
Warsaw
Koyno
Courtland
von. Hindenburg
Narow
Poland
Berlin
Vienna
von Mackensen
Alsace
Souchez
Gorizia
See
Isonzo
England
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Asquith
Clarke Citizens Press for City Court Judge Election Reform
Citizens of Clarke appeared before a special judiciary committee in Atlanta to urge consideration of a petition from 1,600 of 1,900 registered voters. They sought a report adverse to the pill proposing city court judge and solicitor elections. The delegation included Judge H. M. Holden former Senator R. T. DuBose Frake Shackelford K Lumpkin S C Upson and H J Rowe.
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Atlanta
Special Judiciary Committee
Athens
H. M. Holden
R. T. DuBose
Messrs. Frarke
Thomas J. Shackelford
K. Lumpkin
S. C. Upson
H. J. Rowe
Ivy Moon Arrested Amid Swamp Flight and Past Case
Ivy Moon a mulatto girl was arrested last night in a box car of the 5 A L railway by Yard Officer Looney charged with idling and loitering. She previously failed to appear for trial on a dis orderly conduct case, was fined five dollars, and then fled with bedding to the river swamps.
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Ivy Moon
5. A. L. Railway
Looney
Rumpelstilkin at Mr Stone's Lyric Movie
Parents and children are invited to the Lyric to view the Ince Masterpicture Rumpelstilkin a famed fairy tale in pictures. The ad promises fairies goblins and magical creatures with a fixed price policy and excellent music and ventilation at the theater. Fresh Kalamazoo Celery advertised by Arnold & Abney in the notice.
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Mr. Stone
Ince
Adv
One Year Since Austria Declared War on Serbia
Washington reports that July 28 marks one year since Austria declared war on Serbia starting a wider European conflict. Berlin confirms newspapers note the anniversary, and Protestant Church Board directs services be devoted to the national cause with funds for war widows and orphans.
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Washington, D. C
Austria
Serbia
Berlin
Protestant Church Board
Turkish Massacres of Christians Fierce in Armenia
London, July 28. The Earl of Crewe told parliament the atrocity level is high and accused Germany of partial responsibility for the crimes.
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Armenia
Associated Press
London
Earl of Crewe
Treason charges loom over Berlin consulate clerk
Washington July 28 Harry L Wilson of Portland Oregon a clerk at the American consulate in Berlin is under arrest for a passport incident but officials say the real charge is aiding a British subject to obtain a passport while claiming the applicant was American If proved the act would be treason since consuls are not exempt from prosecution for offenses aboard.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harry L. Wilson
Portland
Oregon
Berlin
Germany
State Department
Wilson
Presidents Two Big Lines In At City Meetings
Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway arrived in Atlanta for an efficiency meeting with local officials and employees at the Hotel Ansley. H. B. Spencer will join him as honor guest at the employees conference on Wednesday night. A Seaboard Air Line Railway mass meeting in Savannah features W. J. Harahan and C. R. Capps among speakers with a Tybee day trip planned.
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Southern’s
Atlanta
Fairfax Harrison
The
Southern Railway
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Knoxville
Road
Ansley
Harrison
H. B. Spencer
Macon
Employees of the Road
Seaboard’s
Savannah
Savanah
Seaboard Air Line Railway
W. J. Harahan
C. R. Capps
W. L. Seddon
C. S. Lake
W. L. Stanley
Tybee
Fresh Cakes Advertised at 10c and 25c
A brief ad lists Fresh Golden Cakes for 10 cents and Fresh Angel Food Cake for 25 cents from Arnold and Ainbetty. The notice presents a small bakery promotion with basic item names and prices.
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Arnold & Aibnety
Peace conference urged among Mexican factions in Carranza terms
Washington reports estimates from the state department indicate a joint peace conference among Mexican factions could be arranged on Carranza acceptable terms though he has not signaled agreement. Villa Zapata Maytorena and others favor another U S effort, but no move will occur until President Wilson returns from Cornish.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Carranza
United States
Villa
Zapata
Maytorena
Mr. Wilson
Cornish
Becker Denied New Trial and Faces Electrocution
New York justice Ford refused Becker's request for a new trial in the Rosenthal murder case. The ruling pins Becker for execution on Friday as all escape avenues failed. Governor Whitman said the evidence was conclusive and would not pardon Becker.
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Associated Press
New York
Justice Ford
State Supreme Court
Tonig
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Otter
Ford
Albany
N. Y
Whitman
Friday Tax Day Warns Delinquent Traders
Notice warns that Friday July 30 1915 is the deadline to send in government taxes to avoid a 50 percent penalty. It lists due amounts for six months and twelve months including brokers pawnbrokers commercial brokers proprietors theatres moving pictures bowling alleys pool rooms and tobacco products plus liquor near beer oleo dealers and wholesalers.
Marines Land in Haiti to Protect Americans
U S troops were landed at Port au Prince to shield Americans and other foreigners after the murder of President Guilaime. Marines are said to hold the situation as steps toward a new government are anticipated. String beans and butter beans advertised at five cents per quart. Arnold and Abney advertisement included.
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Associated Press
Washington
Americana
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Guillaime
United States
Leelanaw Sinking Reported Not Violating Law
The U S state department received a near complete report on the German submarine’s sinking of the American steamer Leelanaw. It shows the incident did not violate international law under the 1828 Prussian American treaty and notes a damages note discussion may proceed?
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Leelanaw
State’ Department
Germany
Britain defends blockade of neutral ports in note
Washington July 28 the British note defends belligerent rights to blockade neutral ports through which enemy ships receive supplies or market products. The original note is withheld pending the arrival of the second note this week. Britain views blockade as primary and cites Civil War precedents, noting increased US trade with neutrals in Europe since the war.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Germany
Athens Oil Lands Sold for 100000 to Hodgson Group
Edward R. Hodgson and associates purchased Southern Refining Company oil mine holdings in Athens for 100000 dollars. The deal closed at Cobb Erwin and Rucker with a single check drawn on the Commercial Bank of Athens, later routed to New York via National City Bank of New York. The sale marks the largest Athens real estate payment by check and signals local financial confidence. The properties will operate as Hodgson Oil Refining Company.
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Athens
Edward R. Hodgson
Commercial Bank
New York City
National City Bank of
New York
Southern Refining Company
Hodgson
Sam
Georgia
Hodgsong
Hodgson Oil Refining Company
Clarke County Petition Sparks Athens Court Elections Fight
Clarke county politics heats as Rep Arnold pushes a bill to elect Athens city court judge and solicitor, opposed by Governor Harris appointees. The 1600 signers from 1900 voters protest, while lawmakers weigh the local measure amid broader session actions.
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Harris
Belmont
Hall County
Woodmen of the World Organization
Atant
Athens City Tax Deadline Warns Three Days Remain
City officials warn Athens residents there are only three days left to pay the second installment of this year's city taxes. No extension will be granted, and after the end of the month actions will be filed in the recorder's court against those who fail to pay.
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Athens
Recorder’s Court
Concert and play headline at summer school events
Under direction of Prof Cunningham a concert by special pupils and a chorus directed by W J Cunningham accompany the play How the Vote Was Won. Diplomas and certificates will be awarded tomorrow at 8 30 in the chapel. Last night Prof D L Earnest spoke on Wonders of Astronomy at State Normal School. Dr Hinman of Atlanta spoke on Oral Hygiene at University chapel.
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W. J. Cunningham
State Normal School
D. L. Earnest
University Chapel
Hinman
Atlanta
Governor Reappoints Two Education Board Members
News from Athens reports Governor Harris named Dr. T. J. Wooster of the University and Dr. G. R. Glenn of Dahlonega to be members of the state board of education. The senate is expected to confirm the appointments.
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Athens
Harris
T. J. Wooster
The
University
G. R. Glenn
Dahlonega
State Board of Education
Senate
Conference on Smith Lever Bill Meets in Atlanta
Prof. John R. Fain acting head of the State College of Agriculture and Prof. J Phil Campbell head of cooperative extension work will travel to Atlanta today for a conference on the Smith Lever bill and other agricultural matters. Dr S A Knapp federal head of extension will join President Ogden Persons and Speaker W H Burwell to review the situation.
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John R. Fain
State College of Agriculture
A. M. Soule
J. Phil Campbell
Georgia
State College
Atlanta
S. A. Knapp
Ogden Persons
Senate
W. H Burwell
House
Mule buying event in Ath ens Georgia for army needs
O G Clark of the National Stock Yards Atlanta Georgia will be at Booth Deadwyler's stubs in Athens Georgia on Saturday July 30 to purchase mules for the army. Mules must be 5 to 10 years old and 15 1 to 16 1 hands tall and sound. Bring your mules and convert them into cash.
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O. G. Clark
National Stock Yards
Atlanta
Georgia
Booth & Deadwyler’s Stubies
Athens
Cotton Gains Over One Fifty Per Bale on Weather Fears
The weather scare boosted cotton prices with an advance of about $1.50 per bale in New York trading. The New Orleans market followed with a similar rise as traders weigh crop prospects.
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Associated Press
New York
New Orleans
Atlanta stockmen to buy mules for European army
Stockmen from Atlanta will travel to Athens Saturday to purchase mules for the European armies. Georgia is listed to furnish thousands of mules for the Allied service. Reported price in Atlanta is about 160 dollars per head. Cantaloupes advertised at 6 for 20 cents. Arnold & Abney.
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Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
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ASNEY
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Department of Government
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U. S
AMER
Clarke CO
Kimball House
John W. Hammond
Clarke County
Arnold
City Court of
Joel L. Deadwyler
Legislative
Citiizens
Constitutional Amendments Committee
Special House Committee
Hugh Colquitt
Cunningham
Smith Lever
Athens State
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