Athens Sunday gasoline crisis draws city leaders and Chamber support
Athens leaders and the Chamber of Commerce plan to address Sunday closing orders amid fuel shortages. Police Committee Chairman Mr. A E B Davison cites purists and appeals for public protection while praising Athens for Sabbath observance and urging residents to protect town interests.
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Esas
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Police
A. E B. Davison
Council
Aths
South
Fund for Democracy appeals for daily contributions
The banner urges citizens to support the Fund for Democracy with at least one dollar each, listing donors like H. M. Mallory, R. Ed L. Spends, Mrs. Julia Fleming and G. C. Bell among others, warning that tomorrow may be too late. Contributions may be sent to the Banner or given to committee members.
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Fund For Democracy
Beilins
Fino
Athens
H. M. Mallory
R. ED L. Spends
Albany
Julia Fleming
Sparta
G. C. Bell
Scudder Returns From New York Jewelry Purchases
Mr C A Scudder, longtime Athens jeweler, has returned from New York after several weeks. He visited the big center to select fall stock for Scudders and meet importers representatives. He aims to secure new sterling silver novelties cut glass and patterns for holiday trade and early winter weddings.
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C. A. Scudder
Athens
New York
Scudder
Hunter
American miners press Mexico for tax relief at commission
A delegation led by William Loeb Jr of the American Smelting and Refining Company, representing fifty Mexican mining firms, protested to the American members of the American Mexican joint commission. They charged Mexico boosted export taxes on gold and silver four times and now taxes lead, copper and zinc.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
William Loeb, Jr
American Smelting and Refining Company
Mexico
Local Deli Offers Sliced Beef and Oysters Specials
Sliced beef suitable for sandwiches alongside Philadelphia and pimento cheese plus fresh raisins and bread. Arnold and Abney advertise fresh oysters today with Arnold atwexror in the text.
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Philadelphia
Arnold & Abney
Arnold
Delightful Musical Comedy at Coloniol Evening Show
Evening show at Coloniol features a cheerful musical comedy. Tickets include seating reserved for attendees, with sales ongoing and no further details available in readable text.
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Coloniol
Opening Games to Be Played at Braves Field in Boston
It appears certain the opening World Series games will be at Braves Field Boston October 6 and 7 with games awarded to the Boston Americans after NL owners consider skipping coin toss. The Red Sox will use the Braves field as it offers more seating than their own.
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Associated Press
New York
Braves’ Field
Boston
Boston Americans
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Braves
Athens Made Suits and Fall Overcoats Ad
Style in clothing is more than coat length. Athens Made Suit offers latest cut and proper fit with savings of five to ten dollars from the makers. Colder weather coming. buy from Columbia Tailoring Co. 128 College Avenue. Fresh produce listed from Arnold & Abney and King-Hodgson Co. Free air and vulcanizing to motors.
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Head & McMahan
Columbia Tailoring Co
College Avenue
Columbia ‘Tailoring Co
College
Banner’s Auto-Electric Show Parade at James Music House Stand
Local auto and electric interests hype an upcoming Auto-Electric Show with a large parade planned for October 18. Entry is free and prizes are promised, with elaborate plans to surpass prior similar events. show dates run October 17 to 19 at the James Music House stand.
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James Music House
Atlanta Street Car Service Stopped by Strike
The Associated Press reports street car service in Atlanta was halted by a strike yesterday at 6 o'clock causing disorder in the outskirts. Officials feared damage to cars on night runs but promised resumption of service tomorrow.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
Bloody Sunday election in Nicaragua names Chamorro president
Armed clashes erupted during the Nicaraguan presidential vote as Zelaya and supporters attacked conservatives in Managua. Emiliano Chamorro won unopposed as liberal and progressive parties withdrew, while the U.S. said it would recognize Chamorro’s election despite opposition.
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Nicaragua
Associated Press
Managua
Sakyator Zelaya
Presdent Zelaya
Emiliano, Chamorro
Athens Typographical Union Passes Resolution of Support for Wilson
At a Sunday meeting the Athens Typographical Union No. 595 unanimously passed a resolution praising President Woodrow Wilson. It commends his leadership, cites keeping the nation out of war, and pledges a $5 contribution to support his campaign to retain his position in 1916. The resolution is dated October 1, 1916.
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Athens
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Republic
Europe
Standard oil to set gasoline standards after adulteration complaints
Washington October 2 The department of Commerce will standardize oil after a complaint that motorists received adulterated gasoline from dealers. Secretary Redfield and Dr W B Stratton head a committee from the Bureau of Standards to define specifications for standard gasoline.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Com Merce
Redfield
W. 8. Stratton
Bureau of Standards
Stratton
Miss Trella Bruce Buried At Bethany Church
Nine year old Trella Bruce died Sunday afternoon at her father's home in Madison county near Sawdust community. The funeral was held yesterday at Bethany Church at 3 o clock conducted by Rev Lovvern. Her mother died some months ago leaving her sole surviving parent, W R Bruce. An advertisement notes Columbia Tailor Co. offered a fall suit tailored locally at 128 College Street.
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W. R. Bruce
Madison County
Lovvern
Trella Bruce
Bethany Church
Bruce
College
Wilson Campaign Schedule Outlined By President
Associated Press reports President Wilson's campaign plan progresses with talks at Shadow Lawn and conferences with Vance McCormick and Henry Ford. Ford backs Wilson but rejects fundraising. Wilson set to speak in Omaha, Shadow Lawn, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, St Louis, Ohio, Chicago, Cincinnati, and New York state in late October as part of the effort.
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Associated Press
Gong Branch
Wilson
Vance McCormick
Henry Ford
Ford
R. Wilson
Omsha
Shadow Lawn
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Ohio
Chicago
Cincinnati
Ow Lawn
New York State
Rumanians Inva de Bulgaria and Critical Sweden Relations
Authentic dispatch reports Romanian forces crossing the Danube near Rustchuk threatening Varna and disrupting Balkan fronts. Bucharest claims a fresh Teuton setback on the radio front while Germans press in Transylvania and Galicia. Allied lines on the Somme front report gains for French and British near Bouchavesnes and Vezieres.
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Washington
Bulgaria
Danube
Rustchuk
Turnkas
Turtikal
Dubruja
Varna
Black Sea
Lémberg
Brody
Th Sians
Zlota Lipa
East
Caucourt L'Abbaye
West Court
Councelette
Bouchavesnes
Ati
Somme
Vesiers
Sharp disputes over Sweden neutrality with Allies
London reports rising tension as mail seizure disputes remain unsettled and Allied charges accuse Sweden of partial neutrality. Viscount Grey calls Sweden’s diplomatic replies unusually blunt. The controversy expands to Baltic shipping and threats to mine or close routes through Swedish waters.
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Sweden
London
Associated Press
Viscount Grey
Baltic
Krogand
Three Bremens Captured on Route to United States
Det. Pete reports a submarine named Bremen has been captured by the Allies. The third vessel of the same name is en route to the United States, according to Capt H Van Schoonbeck of the Belgian steamer Elizabeth Van, who says he learned this from a reliable authority in France.
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Associated’ Press
Bremen
Aia
United States
H. van Schoonbeck
Belgie
France
Mr A W Baker Praises Athens Clean Growth Prospects
Mr A W Baker notes his strong liking for Athens expressing admiration for its current business activity and overall cleanliness. He also highlights the promising outlook for the city’s business circles ahead.
Fair Weather Preview For Georgia Fairs In October
A period of fair weather is forecast across central Georgia from Winder in Barrow, with the Woodruff Fair in Winder running from the 3rd to the 7th. Athens visitors will travel by auto to show support, while other fairs in Commerce, Monroe, Washington, Greene County, Hart County, and Elbert County are scheduled across the month. The notice promotes local fairs and a winter clothing sale by Columbia Tailoring Co.
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Georgia
Winder
Barrow County
Woodruff
Srd
Athens
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Commerce
Monroe
East Georgia
Washington
Greene County
Hart County
Farmers’ “Academy
Elbert County
McCombs Accepts New York Senate Nomination
William F. McCombs, the Democratic candidate for U S senator from New York, accepted the nomination today saying the United States cannot tolerate discrimination in world commerce and communication. He asserted no prejudice against any country but emphasized the right to do business.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
William F. McCombs
Silicus
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