Greece Central to Balkans War Storm and Disavowal
London reports Greece as the focal point of a Balkan crisis as Premier Venizelos resigns after a royal dispute. France lands 70,000 troops at Saloniki while fighting continues on the Western Front and Austrian submarines sink British ships abroad.
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Associated Press
London
Greece
Balkans
Constantine
Crown Council
Ferdinand
Savoff
Bulgaria
Russia
Saloniki
Entente
Artois
Champagne
Riga
Vilna
Berlin
Italy
Triest
Goriza
Austria
Athens
Paris
Arabia
Piraeus
Cythers
Haydn
Prince
Attacking Fleet Reaches Chesapeake Bay Entrance in War Game
The attacking fleet in the naval war game off the Atlantic coast nears the Chesapeake Bay entrance to establish a base that could threaten Washington. Navy censorship limits details. six battleships and four destroyers bolster the defending fleet, with Arkansas needing yard repair.
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Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
United States Navy
Atlantic
Chesapeake Bay
Navy Department
Mayo
Newport
Arkansas
New York Navy Yard
Ships Forced Around Horn After Canal Slide Delay
Panama report says earth slide in the canal delays opening to November 1. A dozen vessels at Cristobal and Balboa have been ordered to proceed to their destinations around Cape Horn and have departed.
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Associated Press
Panama
Cristobal
Balboa
Cape Horn
Oyster Supper and Dance at Woodmen Lodge
The Uniformed Bank of the local Woodmen of the World camp invites members to an oyster supper and dance tomorrow evening at their lodge hall from 8:30 p.m. until near midnight. A pleasant time is anticipated.
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the Woodmen of the World
Prominent Clarke County Farmer Heads to Johns Hopkins
The county’s well known farmer N. B. Davis left on yesterday afternoon’s train for Baltimore where he will undergo an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is described as one of the most prominent residents in Clarke County and many friends across the county wish him a speedy recovery.
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N. B. Davis
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
St Josephs Constructs New Rectory and Parish House
Foundations are under way for the St Josephs Catholic church rectory and parish house on Prince avenue beside the church. The brick and granite two story building, 40 by 100 feet, will cost about 7500 dollars and serve as priest residence and later school space in a Roman style.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Prince Avenue
St. Joseph’s
New York Stock Exchange Moves Against War Stock Speculation
New York stock exchange members act to curb nationwide speculation in war stocks whose rising values threaten market stability. Banks and trust companies press stock houses to cut speculation by doubling margin requirements on war securities.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cattle Carload Sent to Northeast Georgia Fair
A carload of blooded cattle was sent from the college to the Woodruff Northeast Georgia Fair which began yesterday and runs four to five days. The cattle will then go to the Commerce Four County fair and onward to Valdosta and the Georgia State Fair in Macon. College experts on animal husbandry will visit all fairs to give crowds cattle breeding advice and serve as judges in livestock contests.
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Winder
Woodruff
Georgia
Valdosta
Macon
Commercial Agent Heads North on Inspection Tour
The general commercial agent for this state section for the Sea board Railway, Mr J Z Hoke, leaves this morning in a private car with several road officials for an inspection tour northbound.
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Seaboard Railway
J. Z. Hoke
Elizabeth Bryant Ant Dead at Center
Mrs Elizabeth Bryant died about 4 oclock yesterday at Center from dropsy while visiting from Athens Her home was 122 Bryant Street Athens She is survived by her husband Joy Bryant parents J W Parks and a large family including Harland Parks John Childers Cleve Morgan Pearl Parks Nettie and Susie Parks reside Athens Macon and Winder burial is at Center today
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Elizabeth Bryant
Center
Athens
Bryant Street
J. W. Parks
Joy Bryant
Messrs
Harland’ Dock Parks
John Childers
Cleve ‘Morgan
Winder
Pearl Parks
Macon
Nettie
Susie Parks
Pink Meat Cantaloupes Jamaica Oranges Arnold and Abney
Pink meat cantaloupes and Jamaica oranges are named alongside Arnold and Abney in a compact listing likely from a grocery or advertisement page. The brief mentions specific fruit varieties and two seller names, suggesting a product lineup.
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Jamaica
Arnold & Abney
Germany Ends Arabic Case With U S Submarine Accord
Washington reports Germany has acceded to American demands in the Arabic incident. Count Von Bernstorff disavows the sinking and notifies the submarine commander. Germany expresses regret, agrees to indemnify families, and vows to stop future the attacks. Officials expect arrival of a note on trade interests once the dispute closes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Tregret
Lansing
United States
England
Wilson
Plan for 48 First Class Battleships and Warcraft Aims
Washington reports Congress may be asked in December to approve a navy policy to maintain at least 48 first class battleships and advance the navy with super battleship plans. Secretary Daniels notes no final decision after a Wilson meeting, Edison and 20 board members to convene, then inspect a new 14 inch 50 calibre gun test at Indians Maryland. The board also tackles gas or oil engines for submarines and a plan for great sea-going submarines.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Daniels
Wilson
Thomas A. Edison
Naval Advisory Board
Tomor
Naval Proving Grounds
Indians
Maryland
Motion for New Trial in Griffin Case Overruled
Lawyers report Judge W E Thomas at Moultrie overruled the motion for a new trial in J W Griffin's banking law case tied to the Athens Trust and Banking Co failure. Grounds included juror-relations to bank depositors. The case returns to the supreme court after prior reversals and multiple trials.
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Moultrie
W. E. Thomas
J. W. Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Supreme Court
Endorsement for Raising Judge Brand Salary in Clarke County
An 1915 letter from C. H. Phinizy to Athens Banner urges the grand jury to back a special actraising Clarke County Superior Court Judge Brand's salary from 3000 to 5000 a year. He cites the Western circuit's seven counties and biannual court sessions as justification.
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Brand
Clarke
Grand Jury
C. H. Phinizy
Sheriff’s Wife Rescues Suspect From Missouri Mob
For the second time Mrs W B Hawkins wife of the Pike County sheriff saved Harrison Rouse a negro charged with murder by parleying with a mob that invaded the jail at Bowling Green Missouri. The group included a fifty man armed posse and Champ Clark and his son.
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Sheriff’s. Wife
Missouri
Associated Press
Bowling Green
W. B. Hawkins
Pike County
Harrison Rouse
Champ Clark
Regular Meeting of City Board of Health Reviewed Water Works
The city board of health met yesterday afternoon with reports from the city bacteriologist and sanitary officers. Captain Barnett, the city engineer, inspected the water works station to overhaul it and ensure perfect running order. He reported findings and actions, and the board expressed satisfaction and expected full operation soon.
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City Board of Health
Barnett
Barnet
Federal judge links Leo Frank lynching to Southern indifference
A federal judge, citing the Leo Frank case without naming him, called the lynching a culmination of decades of indifference in the South. He noted lynchings had become routine enough to draw little attention as he sat to relieve crowded dockets in Pensacola.
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Associated Press
New York
Leo Frank
Sheppard
Pensacola
Rev Jenkens Receives Texas Pastorate Call
Unanimous call to the First Baptist church at Abilene Texas extends to Rev M A Jenkens D D of Asheville NC and former pastor of Athens church. He may accept and move early next month with a $3000 salary relocation expenses and a new parsonage. Mrs Jenkens formerly Miss Holman of this city is noted.
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First Church
Abilene
Athens
First Baptist Church
Texas
M. A. Jenkens
D. D
Asheville
N C
Playing Dead at the Elue draws big crowd despite poor title
Mr. and Mrs. John Wrew star in Playing Dead a Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature at the Elue. The all star cast delivers a pressing tragic comedy that pleased patrons who braved the damp day. E M Bennett Clark arrived at the jail as the mob fled less than a month after the sheriff’s wife faced a mob until officials arrived.
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John Wrew
Elue
Vitagraph
E. M
Bennett
Clark
Y M C A Business Men Dinner Conference Hits Target
Fifty four men attended the YMCA Business Men's Dinner Conference in the association hall. Chancellor Barrow presided as speakers including B G Alexander of Nashville and Woods White of Atlanta outlined aims, with a campaign to raise 15000 for state work and expansion into smaller towns. Athens and Atlanta shares noted. six thousand already raised.
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Y. M. C. A. Business Men
Association
Guild of
Emmanuel Church
Barrow
Messrs. &. R. Hodgson, Jr
C.A. Rowland
Woods White
Atlanta
Plato Durham
B. C. Alexander
Nashville
Tenn
Alexander
Athens
Savannah
Forbes
President Wilson to Toss First Ball in Philadelphia
Washington October 5 President Wilson declined an invitation to attend the world series in Boston. He had promised to throw out the first ball at Saturday's game in Philadelphia.
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F&f. Pth
Washington
Wilson
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Boston
Phil
Adelphia
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Havas
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Prince Nicholas
Sofia
Emmaline Pankhurst
Organized Labor
Lloyd George
Cummings
R. 1
Wessel
Clarke CO
Catholic Church
Thomas
Banner
Athens, Ga
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