War update reports heavy losses and advances on multiple fronts
The Associated Press dispatch from London notes Entente forces pressing Central Powers across Western Europe. Russians claim 800000 enemy losses and 350000 captives in half the campaign, with advances near Brody, Lutsk, Stanislav, and Kovel threatening rail lines. Paris reports German attacks on the Somme repulsed and Verdun contested. Austro-Italian front quiet.
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Associated Press
London
Somme
Brody
Galicia
Stanislav
Lutsk
Vladimir Volynski
Kovel
Petrograd
Paris
Teutons
Verdun
Excursionists Visit Stone Mountain From Local School
About five hundred summer school students and others traveled to Atlanta yesterday then returned last night praising the trip. They visited the capitol, watched legislators at work, rode by trolley to Stone Mountain for a picnic and sightseeing. Weather was pleasant, and the party, including Dr. Wooster Prof. Ritchie and Prof. Earnest, called the day well worth it and the Eighth Wonder of the World a highlight.
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Atlanta
Stone Mountain
Capitol
Dr. Wooster
Prof. Ritchie
Prof
Earnest
Baker replies to criticism on militiaman transport
Secretary Baker told the House that militiamen en route to the border were well fed and not unduly delayed. He said complaints about day coaches were due to a belief sleepers were a new campaigning idea and noted the troops had food and funds to buy coffee when no kitchen was available.
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Washington
Baker
House
Robert Ligon McWhorter Licensed to Practice Law
Clerk E J Crawford issued a license to Robert Ligon McWhorter to practice law in the state courts. Crawford has signed more licenses in law in the past ten years than several other clerks.
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E. J. Crawford
Robert Ligon McWhorter
Crawford
Georgia Shippers Win Change to Freight Rate Rule
The freight rate issue draws Georgia interest as commercial groups press for changes. The railroad commission altered its June 29 1916 procedure after shipper protests led by H E B Choate. The new order declares August 17 1916 hearing at 10 a m with standard forms, subject to commission modifications.
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Georgia
Railroad Commission
Sita
H. EB. Choate
Georgia Shippers Association
Atlanta Constitution
Commission
C. M. Candler
J. P. Whister
Atlanta, Ga
Former management announces sale of Strand and Elite theaters
After operating the Elite and Marion and then the Strand for years, the former managers announce they have sold to Mr White Ware and are no longer connected with theater management. They thank the public for patronage and express pride in the Strand and Elite while wishing successors success.
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Elite
Marion
Strand
Achens
White Ware
Appam Prize Crew Likely Interned After Court Ruling
Washington reports state department officials say the Appam prize crew will likely be interned for the war following a U.S. court ruling awarding the vessel to its British owners. Diplomatic exchanges anticipated pending final court decisions.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Appam
Protection sought for submarine Deutschland leaving U S waters
Officials said the submarine Deutschland would be treated as a merchant vessel and not given extraordinary protection as it departs American territorial waters. The Mayflower with the president aboard arrived near Fortress Monroe and signalled with lights. Germans fear British merchantmen and cruisers may follow and expose the submarine to danger outside the three mile limit.
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Washington
Deutschland
United States
Treasury
Navy Department
President
Fortress Monroe
Mayflower
North Carolina
Baltimore
Relief Bill For Flood Sufferers Introduced In Congress
Representative Park of Georgia introduced a joint resolution to authorize a loan for the use and purchase of quartermaster and medical supplies to aid flood destitute in the Chattahoochee and Flint valleys. The measure was sent to the appropriations committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Park of Georgia Today
Quartermaster’s
Chattahoochee
Flint Valleys
Appropriations Committee
Evangelistic Sermons Planned for October
The Christian church announces a series of meetings in October led by Rev. Percy G. Cross of San Antonio Texas. Cross is described as an attractive speaker and deeply spiritual, with successful past meetings in recent years. Athens welcomes his visit.
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Christian Church
Percy G. Cross
San Antonio
Texas
Cross
Athens
Status of militia duty rules under Crowder decision
Judge Advocate General Crowder held that state soldiers are not subject to duty outside the United States unless drafted by presidential order. They remain under federal control, not state, and receive same pensions and privileges as regulars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Crowder
Baker
United States
Heat wave claims lives as Chicago endures record heat
Chicago reports one death every thirty minutes from extreme heat with a 96 degree high, crowds seek relief at Lake Michigan and Clarendon Beach where a stampede caused injuries and police needed to restore order.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Lake Michigan
Clarendon
Senator Tillman backs Arlington bill as South’s defeat praised
Washington July 29 Senator Tillman urged passage of a bill on Arlington cemetery saying he now believes it best for all concerned that the South was defeated. He declared slavery the curse destroyed and expressed pride that the Old South’s influence has ended.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Tillman
Arlington Cemetery
Old South
Royal Pharmacy Opens In Athens With Modern Front
The Royal Pharmacy in Athens opens its doors with a remodeled front and a full line of drugs and patent medicines. Dr. Galloway oversees prescriptions, A C Edwards manages front sections, and Cody David runs the soda fountain noting sanitation and real Coca Cola.
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THE
Royal Pharmacy
Athens
John W. Galloway
Galloway
A. C. Edwards
Edwards
Cody David
David
Prince Avenue Pharmacy
Theda Bara Stars in East Lynne Revival at Colonial
Theda Bara appears in a Fox photodrama revival of East Lynne shown at the Colonial starting Friday at 3 p.m. The cast includes Claire Whitney Stanhope Wheatcroft W H Tooker and Stuart Holmes. Director Bertram Bracken and Mary Murillo adapt the novel and play preserving dramatic force with authentic English settings and interiors built at Fox studios New Jersey.
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Theda Bara
East Lynne
William Fox
Miss Bara
Claire Whitney
Stanhope Wheatcroft
W. H. Tooker
Bertram Bracken
England
Fox
New Jersey
Lynne
the Colonial
Straw ballot tally at Commerce crowd names voters
A July 25 straw ballot at the Dorsey Club in Commerce recorded votes for Hardman 13, Dorsey 36, Pottle 2, Harris 0, with three attending men recording names. The event was noted by a justice court gathering and described as an authentic club report.
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Dorsey Club
Commerce
Justice Court
Dorsey
Hardman
Pottle
Harris
Bernstein Brothers Add New Auto Hearse To Funeral Fleet
Messrs Bernstein Brothers, Athens funeral directors, introduce a new automobile combination flower and casket wagon and will soon receive an elaborate custom hearse. Delays stem from nationwide demand for auto equipment, marking the first such vehicle in Athens and signaling growth for the firm.
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Bernstein Brothers
Athens
Strikes Spread as Third Avenue Cars Face Mob
In New York on July 29 a carmen strike escalated into Manhattan's Third Avenue trolley lines with cars stoned and police overwhelmed. A four year old, Paul Cohen, was killed by a strikebreaker’s car. the motorman fled but was captured after a chase, and officers used pistols to shield the strikebreaker.
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Associated Press
New York
Carmen
Third Avenue Railway
Manhattan
Paul Cohen
Nil Progresso
Carlo Tresca
Minnesota
Former Representatives Indicted in Cobb County Forgery Case
Indictments by the Cobb county grand jury charge former Representative John E Mozely and former Representative H B Moss with forgery in a land fraud scheme linked to fake titles sold by an Atlanta title guarantee company. L P Weathers previously sentenced to five years in the same case. The probe widened with a note sale incident in Marietta involving purchase money notes.
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Banner
Atlanta
Marietta
Cobb County Grand Jury
John E. Mozely
H. B. Moss
L. P. Weathers
Weathers
National Bank
Dr Jas G Griffeth Dead in Atlanta
News from Athens reports the death of Dr James G Griffeth in Atlanta. He formerly resided in Danielsville and was the half brother of Mrs. R. K. Wier and Mr. Will Lester of the area, with other relatives in the locality.
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Athens
Atlanta
Jas. G. Griffeth
Danielsville
R. K. Wier
Will Lester
Athens Summer School Week Highlights Schedule
The fifth and last week of the summer school opens with Chancellor Barrow delivering Boxwood Borders at the chapel this afternoon at five. Evening events include Audubon Night with speakers Brittain, DeLoach and Hodge, a Folk Dance Play Festival and PT exhibition on Tuesday, Harris Dickson on Tuesday night, the Georgia History pageant on Wednesday, and Thursday features the Japanese opera Princess Crysanthemum followed by closing exercises of the thirteenth summer school session.
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Barrow
Boxwood
Georgia Bird Society
Athens Bird Society
M. L. Brittain
R. J. H. DeLoach
C. F. Hodge
Harris Dickson
Carolyn Cobb
Princess Crysanthemum
John J. Jackson
Brantley Defends Milledgeville State Sanitarium
President John T. Brantley of the Milledgeville state sanitarium trustees denounces charges by ex-patients as unfounded and notes thorough investigations. He cites 5,338 patients last year and urges appropriations of 200000 for two new buildings, with possible rise to 300000 for long term economy. a mental hospital for curable cases is needed and a bond issue could be popular.
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Atlanta
John T. Brantley
State Sanitarium For the Insane
Milledgeville
Board of Trustees
Brantley
House Appropriations Committee
Automobile for Sale at Sparks Old Garage
Several first class second hand automobiles best makes all in fine condition Will sell for note till fall if well secured or trade for stock or circula Ralph Walker Sparks Old Garage West Clayton Street Phone 1177
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Ralph Walker
Sparks Old Garage
West Clayton St
For Sale Shetland Pony at West Clayton St
Beautiful spotted three year old Shetland pony offered for sale. The seller asks 85 dollars for immediate purchase at Yparks Old Garage on West Clayton Street.
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Ralph Walker
Yparks Old Garage
West Clayton
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