Russians Claim Victory in Poland Warfront Amid Disputed Claims
London dispatches report the Russian general staff withholding victory details while other reports claim a Russian win in Poland. Officials note battles widening to Russian advantage though Germans report heavy losses near Lodz and Lowicz. Russians push through the Carpathians and Galicia as fighting steadies in the west. clashes with Turks persist in the Caucasus.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
London
Poland
Lodz
Lowicz
Skierni@wice
Piotrkow
Itia
Nicholas
Cracow-Czenstochowa
Warsaw
Carpathians
Galicia
Cracow
Caucasus
Move of Governor Peter Early’s grave sparks outcry in Greene County
Remains of Governor Peter Early, buried in 1817 on his Greene County home, will be moved to Greensboro next Tuesday for reinterment. Greene County residents protested, but Griffeths granted permission via Judge Hillyer. Athens owners plan to meet the party for the relocation and monument dedication.
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Peter Early
Greene County
Messrs
William and
Frank Griffeth
Greensboro
Griffeth
Hilyer
Atlanta
Athens
Greene
Hillyer
Messrs. Griffeth
Early
US Troops Arrive in Texas From Vera Cruz
Five army transports bring Major General Funston and over four thousand US expeditionary force soldiers to Galveston. Flooded camp sites keep troops aboard ships while the Antilla docks with three hundred thirty American Mexican refugees.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Funston
United States Expeditionary Force
Vera Cruz
President Wilson Climbed Petersburg Mountain in Mass
President Wilson, with two relatives, climbed Petersburg Mountain at Williamston Massachusetts this afternoon. In the morning he attended a Union Thanksgiving service with his daughter Mrs Francis Sayre and other relatives. He departs for Washington tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Williamston
Mass
Wilson
Petersburg
South American Nations Seek U S Aid in Peace Efforts
Principal South American nations request U S cooperation in negotiations with European belligerents to exclude warships from the American waters and safeguard Pan American trade. Movement is in formative stages and U S stance is unclear.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Vera Cruz Carranza Declares Temporary Capital
Carranza arrives in Vera Cruz from Cordón to address thousands from the municipal palace balcony. He proclaims Vera Cruz the temporary capital in the campaign against Villa and Zapata.
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Vera Cruz Carranza
Associated Press
Vera Crus
Carranza
Cordonz
Vera Cruz
Vila
Zapata
Bulwark Explosion Sinks British Battleship Off Sheerness
London reports the Bulwark, a 14 year old British battleship, blew up at anchor off Sheerness early today. About 800 men were aboard. only fourteen survived as the ship sank in three minutes after an magazine explosion. The band played aboard during the disaster and rescuers saved a small number others.
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London
Sheerness
Reported death corrected by The Banner
The Banner clarifies a death report was in error. Miss Livia Daniel is not dead as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Livia
Daniel
Danial
Dr Carlton Resting Better After Fall In Atlanta
Reports from Dr W A Carlston's bedside say he was resting better last night than since his fall at his office in the Southern Mutual building. Dr Michael Hoke examined the injury and found a serious hip fracture, noting the patient suffered considerably yesterday and the prior night.
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W. A. Carlston
Southern Mutual
Michael Hoke
Atlanta
City Court Session Opens in Athens Under Judge West
Judge West will reconvene the Athens city court at the usual morning hour after a brief recess. The current term, longer than normal, has disposed of more business than two or three typical courts in the state.
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West
Athens
Two Boys Injured In Street Accident On Lumpkin Street
Roy Poss and Walster Pierce, two boys, were found by passersby on South Lampkin Street after a bicycle mishap on a Belgian block grade. They were taken to the hospital. one boy bled and both suffered non fatal injuries. Reports vary whether a vehicle struck them or they hit the curb.
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Roy Poss
Walster
Pierce
South Lampkin Street
Max Michael
C. D. Campbell
Michael
Campbell
Lumpkin Street
Savannah Motorcycle Race Fatalities Shock Fans
One rider died and two were seriously injured in a 300 mile race in Savannah Georgia. Gray Sloop of Mooresville North Carolina perished when his bike went over an embankment and Nee Sloop suffered multiple fractures after a collision with a tree. Z D Kelly sustained possible fatal injuries after hitting a tee at a curve. K H Verrell of Chicago was bruised and lacerated in a crash with another motorcycle. Lee Taylor of Middleton Ohio won the race in 5 02 32.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Gray Sloop
Mooresville
N. C
Z. D. Kelly
K. H. Verrell
Chicago
Lee Taylor
Middleton
Ohio
Justice Holmes questions Frank trial fairness in writ denial
Justice Holmes refused a writ of error for Leo M. Frank, sentenced to die for Mary Phagan's murder, citing serious doubt about a fair trial due to hostile demonstrations. He favored the Georgia Supreme Court decision and noted the constitutional question hinges on waiver and timing. The case awaits action by the full court, with Judge Lamar's prior denial noted.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court
Leo M. Frank
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Lamar
Holmes
Frank
Georgia Supreme Court
Conference proposed to aid Georgia towns on water and sewer problems
The University of Georgia School of Engineering plans a spring conference with mayors and municipal civil engineers to discuss water purification and sewer system handling. The event aims to share expert papers and extend engineering services to cities statewide.
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School of Engineering
University of Georgia
Georgia
Thes
Strahan
State College
Lumpkin Hill
Battleship Michigan Runs Aground Off Virginia Coast
The battleship Michigan ran ashore near the lightship off Cape Henry early today while returning from drill grounds. By nightfall the ship remained aground on a sandy bottom about 11 miles off the Virginia capes with tugboats unable to refloat it and weather reported as good.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Michigan
Cape Heary
Navy Yard
Virginia Capes
Station Three Fire Equipment Upgrade Planned
City plans keep team of horses and hose wagon with chemical extinguishers at a modest site near Milledge and Lumpkin turn. Old station number two equipment to be moved to number three to protect the large residential area as the new fire truck No. 2 arrives and is tested.
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Lumpkin Turn
Forest Fires in Arkansas Spreading as Rain Slows Blaze
Little Rock reports say forest and field fires across Arkansas are being checked by a slow rain that began at noon. Ashdown reports three farmhouses ignited with farmers actively plowing land to halt spread of flames.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Arkansas
The Two Millionaires at Majestic Tonight
Harry Rogers and His Mardi Gras Girls stage a complete bill change at the Majestic today with The Two Millionaires as the featured piece. Evening prices and show times remain the same.
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THE
Majestic
Harry Rogers’ Company
Bill
the Majestic
Harry Rogers
Fire department called to auto fire at Peeples garage
Yesterday around noon the fire department responded to a blaze in a new touring car owned by Mr. and Mrs. Peeples at their beet garage. Damage was slight as the owner watched from a nearby street, unaware the fire was at his own door until the wagons arrived.
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W. J. Peeples
Chicken Perlieu At Hiawassee Settlement Featured
A large chicken perlieu was enjoyed by thirty or forty people at the Hiawassee Settlement House last night. The big pot boiled over a fire in the yard, ashes hid roasted potatoes, and other good foods accompanied the meal. Rev. Messrs. Grubb and Maury attended, with Dr. Hill called away on urgent mission.
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Hiawassee
Messrs. Grubb
Maury
Hill
New Suits At Davison Nicholson Co
Davison Nicholson Co offers new suits in latest military inspired models with fur braid and self trim. Shipment arrived by Thursday express and sales begin Friday. Store urges women to view the season’s popular shades and styles today. Also rental notice for shotguns at Uncle Max's Pawn Shop in Woods Corner Clarke County.
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Davison-Nicholson Co
Davison-Nicholson, Co
Express
Max
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