Armies Clash Across Fronts As War Spreads From Europe
Desperate fighting continues between reinforced German troops and Allies aided by British ships in West Flanders and coastal Belgium. Reports claim both sides hold lines from sea to Swiss border. Russia reports victory near Warsaw and Ivangorod while Austrians push toward Bukowina. Belgian coast towns suffer shelling as Indian troops enter combat.
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Associated Press
London
West Flanders
France
Yser
Poland
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Ossowetz
Przemysi
Hungary
Bukowina
Galicia
Ostend
Lord Crowe
India
Gad
Shelly Whepdad
Seer
Mexican convention names cabinet committee at Aguas Calientes
The Mexican national convention at Aguas Calientes appointed a five member committee to assume duties of the five cabinet posts in Mexico City. Officials expect Zapata to arrive before naming a provisional president.
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el Paso
Mexico City
Aguas Calientes
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Zapata
Cotton relief fund plan advances with $150 million
W P G Warding of the federal reserve board returned from New York tonight pleased with the progress and plan for the hundred and fifty million dollars cotton relief fund. Supporters of the plan meet here tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
W. P. G. Warding
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Citizens Bank Closes in Ocilla Georgia
Ocilla Ga Oct 22 The Citizens Bank here closed today with capital of fifty two thousand dollars and surplus of ten thousand a receiver was appointed leaving local deposits to be handled under court control.
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Associated Press
Ocilla, Ga
Citizens Bank
Insurance Protection for London Air Attacks Discussed
An item notes Westminster Abbey being insured for seven hundred fifty thousand dollars against aerial bombardment from above during attacks in London. The report hints at broader insurance strategies amid air raid fears despite garbled text.
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Aedia
London
Abbey
Sugar Probe Opens on New York Philadelphia Sugar Holdings
Secretary Redfield began an investigation into claims that large stocks of raw sugar are stored in New York and Philadelphia awaiting Cuban sugar competition from England and France. The probe follows a Senate resolution by Senator Thomas alleging such shipments breach the law.
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New York
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Redfield
Philadelphia
England
France
Thomas
Texas Oil Company seeks to establish a branch plant
Mr. E. S. Monroe a Texas Oil Co. representative and a state official are in the city to locate a large plant. The company, one of the nation's largest with offices nationwide, aims to establish a branch here and will stay today and possibly longer to arrange trade and site plans.
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E. S. Monroe
Texas Oil Co
Kimsey Exoneration Case Names Strickland Firm Counsel
Clarke Superior Court exonerated C C Kimsey on Wednesday. The Banner is told by Judge John J Strickland Roy Strickland and H H Rylee were the attorneys in the case. The article notes the paper only quoted Mr Rylee after the adjournment and did not list the other counsel.
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J. J
Roy Strickland
C. C. Kimsey
Clarke Superior Court
John J. Strickland
H. H. Rylee
Mr. Rylee
Rowland to Lead Religious Work for Young Men's Christian Association
Mr. C Rowland consents to chair the religious committee of the Young Men's Christian Association. Workers will meet on Saturday to plan the fall and winter months. The Sunday afternoon men’s meeting moves to the Majestic theater this winter with the first gathering on November 8. Speakers are being chosen and the Gospel Message will anchor the season. The Majestic theater is provided by manager Stone, with only light, heat, and janitorial costs borne by the association.
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C. Rowland
Young Men's ‘Christian Association
Rowland
South
Majestic Theater
Majestic
Stone
Colonial
International Cotton Talks Feature Parish Blackett and McAdoo
Washington hosts a conference on the international cotton situation and foreign exchange with Sir George Parish and Basil B. Blackett of the English treasury joining Secretary McAdoo and leading U S bankers to discuss market conditions and policy implications.
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Associated Press
Washington
George Parish
Basil B. Blackett
Treasury
McAdoo
United States
Special Market Notices for Athens Meat Markets
Special notice lists New Market at 21 Chase St and Southern Market with phone 931. Both markets newly opened to serve fresh beef fish and meats to Athens customers with strict sanitary standards. Call today to place orders for fresh varieties.
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Athens
Chase St
Spectacular scenes mark successful fight to prevent adjournment
Washington reports frantic last minute action as southern democrats block adjournment to allow cotton relief legislation. The president signed the war revenue bill in the president's room after a chaotic rush as House resolutions died at 6 pm without a quorum. Senators hurried in and out as the plan collapsed.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Former U S Senator Charged With Embezzlement Conspiracy
Chicago officials report that former United States Senator Wm Lorimer and four LaSalle Street Trust bank officials, along with John K Seagraves, the state auditor's chief clerk, were indicted on conspiracy embezzlement and larceny charges.
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U. S
States
Wm. Lorimer
Thousands Dodging Income Tax With 150000 Evading
Washington reports 357598 returns with estimates suggesting 150000 people avoided paying income tax. Congress expected 425000 filers and revenue fell short at 28 million dollars versus a 45 million forecast. Internal Revenue Bureau says detection campaign is vigorous and results are expected soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
Fire Fighters Meet in New Orleans Convention
In New Orleans on October 22 the International Fire Fighters Association began its regular annual convention. Delegates consider proposed by law changes and read technical papers as the session opens amid focus on union standards. ARNOLD & ABNEY offer a lemon special for two days.
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New Orleans
Associated Press
International Fire Fighters Association
Arnold & Abney
Obituary Note for Mrs J Daniel Williams Near Athens
Mrs J Daniel Williams died near the city Wednesday night around midnight. Survived by her husband and children Mrs Minnie Nelms Mrs A F Stone Miss Katie Williams Mrs Flora Gann Mrs H H Winn of Athens and Messrs O Williams and C G Williams near Athens. Sixty years old noted as pious and industrious. Funeral details follow.
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J. Daniel Williams
Minnie Nelms
A. F. Stone
Katie Williams
Flora Gann
H. H. ‘Winn
Athens
O. Williams
Athens Business College Promotes Business Education
The notice urges young men and women to seize the chance at a business education as Europe recovers and U S business improves this fall. It touts Athens Business College offering advantages to help students gain training for valuable positions.
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Europa
Europe
United States
Athens Business College
Athens to host mass farmers meeting and all-day singing
Clarke county prepares for a Saturday gathering tied to a Georgia Chamber call and a governor proclaimed effort to reduce cotton acreage. President Soule of the State College of Agriculture will address farmers joined by a large all-day singing with delegations from Madison Oconee Gwinnett and others. The Southern Manufacturing Company brass band will perfom during the day.
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Athens
Georgia Chamber of
Gomboree
Clarke County
Orr
H. W. Odum
University
Alexander Rhodea
State, Normal School
A.C. Turner
Athens Gas Lights and Fuel Company
Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
Soule
State College of Agriculture
Son County
Vlanle
Hlbert
Madison
Oconee
Gwinnett
North Georgia
Vaughan
Haselton
Southern Manufacturing Company
Denial Follows Telephonic Device Disclosure in Carman Case
Mrs Florence Carman testifies at Mineola denying murder of Louise Bailey. She describes installing a telephonic device in her husband’s office and denies jealousy while noting her husband sometimes stayed out all night. She tearfully recounts removing the device after the crime and admits peering through a window during the shooting.
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Associated Press
Mineola
Florence Carman
Louise Bailey
Grand Jury Progresses As Court Closes For The Day
Superior court ended a busy session with several criminal verdicts and pending Crane v Jones. An appeal from White and Green v Conway proceeded. jurors found Mleeman guilty of shooting and sentenced him to two years. Shepard pleaded guilty but awaits sentence. Judge Brand to sentence Burch and others. grand jury postpones adjournment to today.
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Crane
Jones
Justice Court
Conway
S. A. L. Garnishee
Tyjusius Mleeman
Double header football games Saturday at 2 45
The program features Georgia University freshmen versus Clemson freshmen and Athens High School facing the Ft Aggies from Monroe district high. Both games are described as scrappy and keen with promise of strong play. Also notice Western Market offers fresh meats fish shellfish and poultry with phone service 451.
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Georgia University Wreshmen
Clemson
Athens High School
Fth
Aggies
Monroe’ District
Atl
Peace treaties ratified by Senatia with Sweden Paraguay and Panam a
The Senatia today ratified the peace commission treaties with Sweden and Paraguay and the boundary treaty with Panama. The agreements mark a broader postwar settlement and set terms for regional cooperation and delimitation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senatia
Peace “Commission
Sweden
Paraguay
Panama
Details of Georgia Virginia Game Saturday Afternoon
Details of the Virginia Georgia football game to be relayed to fans by Poss Place from the Standard Press club rooms. The report will cover the Charlottesville game and promise satisfactory figures for the Georgia Carolina game, with actual results to be announced.
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Charlottesville
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