Germans Resist as Allied Outflanking Fails
From London Oct 6 Associated Press General Von Kluck strengthens center and holds against Allied attempts to outflank. French reports say battle north of the Oise remains violent with no decisive results, some French retreat at points. Russian accounts claim a decisive defeat of the German east Prussia invasion, with seventy thousand lost, while Russians push forward. Meanwhile Austrian port Cattaro defenses hold as Serbs and Montenegrins attack Sarajevo fortifications. Belgrade not bombarded. Portugal ready to aid Allies if Britain calls, treaty reaffirmed. Allies later launch a vigorous but costly counteroffensive, failing to outflank in key western sectors.
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Associated Press
London
von Kluck
French
Oise
Russia
East Prussia
Rome
Galicia
Bohemia
Visano Sanitary Department
Antwerp
Near East
Lustien
Cattaro
Sarajevo
Belgrade
Singing Convention Committee Returns Thanks
The North Georgia Singing Convention thanks Athens editors for their cooperation in the recent Saturday event. The committee invites support for the 4th Saturday in October and notes plans for the next meeting on the 24th. D. P. Hazleton Dr J. L. Pendley J. B. Vaughan Mary Pickford Majestic shows noted.
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North Georgia Singing Convention
Athens
North
Georgia
Contempt fines for street tax evasion heard in court
Judge Price fined several defendants five dollars each for failing to pay a three dollar street tax and to appear as summoned. Officers McCall and Seagraves assisted in collecting delinquents, with arrests leading to ten days in the stockade for noncompliance.
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Recorders Court
Price
McCall and Seagraves
Caucus Called For Revenue Bill Parley
A caucus of senate Democrats was called in Washington on October 5 to settle party differences on the revenue bill and speed remaining legislative business. The call came after a conference of Caucus Chairman Kern and Finance Chairman Simmons. Mary Pickford Majestic Today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Democrats
Kern
Simmons
Finance Committee
Lever cotton and grain warehousing bill rejected by House
Washington October 5 The Lever cotton and grain warehousing bill failed in the House 163 to 109 lacking the two thirds needed to pass. The measure would have aided bank credits on warehouse receipts for cotton and grain and similar products.
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Washington
House
Officers Named At Baraca Philathea Union Meeting
Despite rain a crowd attended as Baraca Philathea Union elected officers for six months. The program featured a Vaughan song and Miss Newborne’s solo. Senior Philathea Class of Oconee Street was awarded best attendance banner.
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Baraca-Philathea Union
Baracas
Philatheas
Vaughn
Madge Newborne
Miss Pink Johnson
Howard Boone
Lois’ Summers
Judge Geo C Thomas To Speak To Odd Fellows Meeting
Judge Geo C Thomas will address the Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F at Odd Fellow's Hall Tuesday at 8 PM. The lodge plans monthly meetings for Odd Fellowship and invites all Odd Fellows to attend. members are urged to be present.
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Geo, C. Thomas
Odd Fellows
Glenn Lodge
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellow's
Geo. C. Thomis
Klein and Martin Co Lumber Sale Promises Quick Supply
The Klein & Martin Co advertises ready supply of framing lumber storm sheeting plank and other pine products. Buyers urged to consult before purchasing to save money amid snippets mentioning Keystone Comedy Majestic today.
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Klein & Martin Co
Growth of Schools Said 18 Cause of City Shortage
City council notes growth of public schools has driven up maintenance costs from about 25 000 five years ago to 48 000 this year. Mayor says state public school fund later offsets excess. other items include street repairs and cemetery cleanup. An age of regulations and tax timing changes discussed.
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Athens
Cotton loan fund plan and acreage reduction efforts across the south
St Louis bankers back a plan to raise 150 million dollars for a cotton loan fund to support loans on cotton at six cents a pound. The move awaits approval from Secretary McAdoo and the federal reserve board. Meanwhile Georgia and Arkansas leaders push laws to restrict 1915 cotton acreage to half, with governors invited to Memphis to discuss next year’s limits. A House bill by Adamson of Georgia would let cotton owners borrow against warehouse receipts from banks, up to three quarters of market value.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
Little Rock
Ark
Hays
Memphis
Washington
Adamson
Georgia
Clayton anti trust bill agreed by Senate 35 to 24
Special to the Banner reports the conference on the Clayton anti trust bill was agreed to by the Senate this afternoon by 35 to 24. A motion to recommit the bill to the conference was defeated. Also notices advertising horse bedding shavings from The Klein & Martin Co.
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Washington
Senate
Reed
Missouri
McCombs declines Democratic state chairmanship
William F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, announced he will not pursue the Democratic state chairmanship, saying his congressional campaign work this fall requires all his time. The brief notice also mentions Clarke County Bank and local film showings at Keystone Comedy Majestic.
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New York
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Athens Merchants Propose Ten Day Cotton Certificates
The Retail Merchants Cotton Association of Athens approves local certificates redeemable for ten days at face value for cotton purchases or payments between farmers and merchants. Endorsers include Athens Shoe Co and Fleming & Dearing Hdwe Co with a plan to issue scrip in 25c to 10 dollar denominations.
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Athens
Retail Merchants Cotton Association of
Perros
Retail Merchants’ Cotton Association of
Tory
Association of Merchants
Athens Shoe Company
Citizens Pharmacy
Head & McMahan
the McGregor Company
Fleming & Dearing Hdw. Co
Max Joseph Department
W. T. Collins & Co
Davison-Nicholson Company
Wingfield Brothers
E. H. Dorsey
Athens Dental
Lee Morris
D. C. Dailey
Sol. Boley Co
Abe Joel & Sons
Buchwald Brothers
Mercantile Company
J. Smith & Brother
Bernstein Brothers
Ben Goldwasser
J. Davis
M. Link
Jay H. Epting
Fred G. Davis
Bailey Tool Company
Shh Hetoeee
Fresh Produce List Featuring Arnold and Abney Goods
A compact listing of fresh vegetables and fruits including corn, peppers, turnips, okra, yams, potatoes, celery, and extra fine eating apples, associated with the names Arnold & Abney.
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Arnold & Abeny
Mrs James McCune Dies at Crawford Home
News reached the city that Mrs. James McCune formerly Miss Hadaway died at her Crawford home. She leaves a husband and one son. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
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Crawford
James McCune
Hadaway
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