Georgia aims to halt Virginia in secret week prep at Sanford Field
Georgia coaches keep the Virginia game plan under wraps as Sanford Field hosts closed practice. A Friday Seaboard special train from Atlanta to Athens is expected to carry about 1,000 fans to the matchup. Virginia punter Thurman and backfield threats Mayer and Berkeley loom as key challenges while 2,000 grandstand seats will be reserved for Saturday’s game.
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Prices for Georgia Virginia game admission and reservations
Ticket prices are set with four classes: right wing old section 1.25, left wing new section 1.50, general bleacher 1.00, and reserved 4.25 in the new grand stand. About 1,100 seats at 1.25 and 800 at 1.50. 2,000 general admission seats. Reserved seats go on sale at Palmer's Drug Store Thursday at 4 pm. auto spaces at Costa's. Out of town visitors urged to reserve early.
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Atlanta
Athens
Costa’s
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Poss’ Place
Whiskey Bail Granted After Trover Case
R. L. Porter, tried for keeping whiskey for illegal sale and appealing to the superior court, obtained forty one pints of seized liquor from officers at a railroad station near Athens. After trial and appeal he filed a bail trover for possession. The chief of police gave it to the sheriff who released it to Porter after a bond was posted. First case of its kind on record here.
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R. L. Porter
Athens
Griffin Case: Judge Overrules New Trial Motion
Valdosta reports Judge Thomas overruled the motion for a new trial in State versus J. W. Griffin. The order, signed October 16, was received yesterday and states the motion was overruled on the grounds set forth.
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State
J. W. Griffin
Valdosta
National Defense Program Outlined for Six Years
The national defense plan, totaling 842 million dollars over six years, will be publicly presented by President Wilson in New York on November 4. Projections include five first line dreadnoughts and battle cruisers by 1920, a coast defense system, submarines and destroyers, and a trained force of 1.2 million, with a regular army of 140 thousand and a continental army. The six destroyers and sixteen submarines contract was awarded today.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Navy
Army
Regular Army
Continental Army
New Haven Directors Charged in Monopoly Conspiracy Case
United States official Robert L. Batts outlined alleged unlawful methods by eleven New Haven Railroad directors to gain a regional transport monopoly. He cited suits to close rivals, dummy incorporations, fictitious securities sales, newspaper purchases, and transfers of records to Canada to dodge U S authorities, costing stockholders millions.
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New Haven
New England
Robert L. Batts
United States
Massachusetts
Boston
Canada
Georgia Railroad offers site for city incinerator
The Georgia Railroad has tendered a site for the incinerator location, offering a suitable long term free lease. Earlier options priced the property at $1,500.
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Georgia Railroad
Clergy to Attend Sewanee Synod Meeting
Rev. Troy Beatty rector of Emmanuel Church and J. H. Nickerson senior warden depart today for Sewanee to attend the Synod of the Southern district of Episcopal churches.
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Emmanus Church
J. H. Nickerson
Sewanee
Southern
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Allies Plan to Press Turkey Toward Knees for Aid
London dispatch reports Balkan fighting with Strumitza and Enos under Allied control as Italians with no army aid the Balkans. Russia eyes a strike on Turkey while Austria Hungary pushes toward Serbia. Macedonian fronts see heavy fighting and Russian activity near Dvinsk.
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Carranza to be recognized as Mexico's de facto leader
Washington officials announce that General Carranza will be formally recognized as chief executive de facto of Mexico. Jiseo Arrenondo will receive a note from the United States and Latin American delegates. An arms embargo on other Mexican factions takes effect tomorrow as Europe is notified of the move. Washington reports improving conditions in Mexico since the decision.
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Look Out for Trailers Today Circus Day in Athens
Circus day brings Barnum & Bailey to Athens for the first time in twelve years with crowds from fifty miles away expected. Merchants, transport, and vendors prepare as officials warn of pickpockets while advising safety measures to protect valuables during the parade and event.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Cardinals to Be Created Soon in Rome
Rome reports that Pope Benedict will name new cardinals in the near future. The Associated Press notes likely appointments coming from the Vatican as part of the annual consistory.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pope Benedict
Unknown fragment hints at a local time or event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions timing and a desire related to cardi or heart items, but lacks coherent names, places, or actions to define a clear event or outcome.
Death of Mr. G. S. Thompson in Oconee County
Mr. G S Thompson aged about sixty died Sunday night at his Watkinsville area home in Oconee County He leaves a wife three daughters Magenta Margie and Mary and a son Charles The prominent farmer’s death was widely mourned and the funeral was held at Farmington yesterday afternoon.
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Oconee County
Watkinsville
Farmington
Thompson
Magenta
Margie
Mary Thompson
Charles Thompson
Motor Truck Oil Co Opens Station in Athens
The Motor Life Oil Company opens a new filling station on Prince Avenue at Meigs Street in Athens. The modern station offers a full line of gasoline and Pennsylvania lubricating oils and features a sheltered drive through concrete driveway for easy access.
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Prince Avenue
Meigs Street
Athens
For Rent: Webb & Crawford Storage Space Near Central Depot
Warehouse and store room formerly occupied by Webb & Crawford near Central of Georgia Railway depot available for rent. C. Shackelford, Trustee.
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Webb & Crawford
Central of Georgia Railway
Four Year Old Child Dies Near Princeton
A four year old child from Aberdeen, daughter of Mrs. Valentine Dunaway, died near Princeton shortly after midnight Sunday. The funeral, largely attended, was held Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock with Rev. Geo Stone officiating.
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Valentine Dunaway
Princeton
Geo. Stone
Barnum and Bailey Circus Arrives in Athens for Two Shows
Eighty six long railway cars bring the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth to Athens for two performances today. The act features 420 circus performers, 1,280 staff, 1,000 rare animals, and numerous aerial and equestrian marvels. A morning street parade precedes the event with elephants, horses, and floats. Tickets go on sale at Palmers Drug Store.
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Palmer’s Drug Store
Get Quick Circus Lunch Parade At Dinner Hour
The Delicatessen Shop promotes a lunch option to avoid dinner trouble as a circus parade and afternoon show unfold before and after the dinner hour. Stayman Winesaps apples are featured with phone contact 1131 for orders.
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