Last Stand Antwerp Under Siege by German Forces
AP reports Antwerp resisting a German siege with heavy shellfire and Zeppelins darkening the sky while Belgian civilians flee. King Albert mobilizes able-bodied men as five German corps press the fortifications and Allied relief talks flicker with cautious optimism.
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Associated Press
London
Antwerp
France
North Sea
Albert
Arras
Roye
Aisne
Meuse
Wavre
Perjury indictment shocks Banks County community
Dock Carr of Maysville faces a Banks County grand jury indictment for perjury in a case involving Atkins National Bank of Maysville and J. M. Jarrett. The true bill followed an unusual move by a grand juror who also acted as prosecutor, with D. M. Jordan handling the case. Carr, once head of Carr Boyd & Co., already faced five other true bills for forgery and for buying and disposing of cotton before payment. The Carr bankruptcy and ensuing litigation remain a major local matter in Jackson and Banks counties.
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Homer
Banks County
Grand Jury
Dock Carr
Maysville
Carr, Boyd & Co
Atkins National Bank of
J. M. Jarrett
Grand
D. M. Jordan
Jackson
Gamble
Carr
Jackson County Grand Jury
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Moore
Arthur McNeill
Jane’ Jackson
Pierce Pope
Bill Burch
Lucius Lyle
Cleve Mathrews
Athens Day at Woodruff North Georgia Fair Shines
Athens hosts Athens Day at the Winder fair attracting four thousand visitors led by G D Heidler A C Erwin and M J Abney of the Chamber of Commerce. Citizens praise Winder and local firm for the agricultural event with shopping notes and theater ads.
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Woodruff
Winder
Lorimer Indicted in Bank Misappropriation Case
Chicago October 8 Former United States Senator William Lorimer and other LaSalle Street Bank officials were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of misappropriating bank funds. J P Gallagher, linked to Lorimer in a construction firm, faces aiding charges in the alleged scheme.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
William Lorimer
Federal Grand Jury
LaSalle Street Bank
J. P. Gallagher
Lorimer
Senate Delays War Tax Bill While Trust Reform Advances
The war tax bill remains unfinished in the senate with optimism a vote by next week. The Clayton trust bill conference report, already approved by the senate, clears the way for House approval and presidential signature. Consul John R. Silliman heads to Mexico City to discuss provisional representation with constitutionalist authorities. Cotton states back a compromise relief bill replacing the Henry Bill, proposing a 250 million dollar government loan through banks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
John R. Silliman
Mexico City
Fresh Eatables and Friday Prices at Josssey’s
Josssey’s offers a Friday sale featuring fresh turnip salad ten cents per pk and beans and peas priced at ten to twenty cents. Other items include pumpkins, potatoes, apples, onions, dried fruits, canned vegetables, eggs, meats, cheese, and lemons with varied per unit pricing. Phone orders encouraged for early delivery.
Come to Poss Place for Feature Plays today at two
Advertises a series of work's games at Poss Place with feature plays and half innings starting today at two o'clock. Calls for attendance at the cafe or phone 1297 if unable to come. Includes a list of produce from Arnold & Abney such as head lettuce cabbage and peaches.
Opposition and Delay Meet Proposals on Cotton Relief
The article outlines opposition and delay to relief schemes for cotton farmers. Representative Hardwick's bill to allow banks is discussed with potential White House talks, while the Federal Reserve Board plans a Friday meeting with bankers. Senator Bankhead proposes state bonds to buy half the crop, and a Henry bill for a large emergency currency issue was tabled. Senator Shephard advocates government issuance of five hundred million dollars secured by cotton.
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Paie
Hardwick
McAdoo
St. Louis
Federal Reserve Board ‘Committee
Bankhead
Alabama
Senate
Henry
House Banking and Currency Committee
Shephard
Federal Reserve Board Chooses Cleveland Bank Director
Washington October 8 The federal reserve board completed the selection of class C directors for all twelve banks and announced the Cleveland bank directorate A general conference is set for October 19 with bank directors to gather information for establishing the inauguration date of the new system.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Cleveland Bank
Special Officer Loses Badge and Is Fined Twenty Dollars
Ww. K. Schellmaker, night watchman for S A S, was fined $20 by Recorder Price for disorderly conduct after refusing an undertaker entry to place a casket in the baggage room. He had been sworn in as a special officer with police authority, but his badge was removed by order of the mayor and chief of police.
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Ww. K. Schellmaker
Schellmaker
Athens Business College Offers Cotton Tution Plan
The Athens Business College pledges to take cotton at ten cents a pound for tuition to help students avoid denying themselves training during cotton price downturns. The offer, cited as a sign of public spirit, aims to keep youths pursuing a commercial career despite low cotton values in the region.
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Athens Business College
South
State Evangelist to Speak at West End Church
Rev. J. T. Halmondson of Decatur Georgia, state evangelist of the Georgia Baptist convention, will preach Sunday at West End Church at 11 a m and 8 p m. Every body is cordially invited to attend the services.
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West End Church
J. T. Halmondson
Decatur
Georgia Baptist Convention
West End
Hear the World Series Played Today at the Q Room
A local hall offers a World Series viewing experience by hearing the game calls and watching the electric sign board as players move. Admission is 25 cents for entry and a social gathering with smoking allowed.
Flowers for Y W G A Banquet Requested
Garden Club members are asked to send flowers to the Y W C A Friday morning for banquet decorations. A hearty response is appreciated by the secretary of the Ladies Garden Club.
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Garden Club
Y. W
Ladies’. Garden "Club
Miss Inez Thirlkield Rebounds From Memory Lapse
A brief item notes Miss Inez Thirlkield is reported better after a period of memory lapse and wandering, with local curiosity about her condition and return. The article provides few details beyond her improving health.
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Inez Thirlkield
Inex Thirlkield
Georgia Team Heads to Sewanee Clash After Big Spirit Rally
The University of Georgia prepares for the Sewanee game with an all night trip by S A S coach Cunningham and Peacock take twenty-one players including center Henderson who is recovering from a lime burn. Earlier the student body rallied with yells and practice as Clarke Superior Court calendar for October term looms with 137 divorce and alimony cases and heavy criminal business anticipated.
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Georgia Spirit
Sewanee Tigers
Atlanta
Cunningham
Peacock
Henderson
Sewanee
Georgia
University of the South
Bob McWhorter
Tine
Clarke Superior Court
Aguas Calientes Talks Hold Conference Over Presidency
Reported differences between El Paso delegates show no agreement on meeting status or provisional presidency. Carranza delegates demand talks only with Villa over his subordination while stating Mexico City conference already disposed of the provisional presidency. Market items note varied produce prices and a health update states a patient improved after a serious condition.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Aguas Calientes
Villa
Carranza
Mexico City
Ed Lane Arrested on Tire Theft Charge
Ed Lane, described as colored, was arrested by police yesterday morning for stealing an automobile tire.
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Lane
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