Germans Enlarge Front Against Romania Across Transylvania
Allied reports describe Teutonic forces expanding in Transylvania and Dobrudja while Russians push in northeast Transylvania. Von Mackensen’s units reach near Constanza with positions along the Danube bridge at Tchernavoda under threat. Paris says Haudremont and Douaumont counter-attacks were repulsed as French forces advance north of Chenois. Italian and Macedonian fronts face bombardments and mining.
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Associated Press
Rumania
Transylvania
Dobrudja
Berlin
Dorna Watre
von Mackensen
Constanza-Tchernavoda
Tachaud
Haudremont
Douaumont
Verdun
Paris
Chenois
Furmin Wood
Italand
New British Loan of Millions in America
The J. P. Morgan company announced a new British loan arranged by American bankers totaling 200 million dollars. It bears 5.5 percent interest and is payable in two installments, one in three years and one in five years.
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America
Associated Press
New York
J. P. Morgan Company
PLC
Directors of Chamber of Commerce Meet Tomorrow
The regular directors meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow at 4 o'clock. Directors are asked to arrange their business engagements to be on hand for a short session.
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Chamber of Commerce
Youth Convicted of Murder Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Peyton Elder, a colored youth, convicted last week in superior court of murder and sentenced to life, has been operated on in the jail for an acute appendicitis. Prison officials delayed moving him to the camp. He was reported last night to be doing well post operation.
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Peyton Elder
Superior Court
Prion. Commission
Bright Little Daughter Hanson Dead
Bright little Fannie Lu daughter of Mr and Mrs E L Hanson died at home 49 Oakland avenue yesterday. The funeral will be Friday at 10 a m from the home and interment in the old Hanson family cemetery on the Skull Shoals Road. Rev E H Jennings and Rev E B Stone will conduct services. Sealshipt Oysters Fresh Today. Sliced Beef Sliced Tongue. ARNOLD ABNEY.
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Fannie Lu
E. L. Hanson
Oakland.avenue
Hanson Family
Skull Shoals Toad
E. H. Jennings
EB. Stone
World Champion Margaret Quincy to Perform at Carnival Week
Miss Margaret Quincy, now with The Great American Shows, appears all next week at the carnival grounds. The famed swimmer and diver has won long distance medals, set a world record in high and fancy diving, and will potentially give private demonstrations for Athens ladies during her stay.
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Margaret Quincy
United States
South America
Golden Gate Harbor
Galif
Athens
Athens Boys Headed to Border With Georgia Troops
The last Georgia troops left Macon for border service. Field Hospital Company M 1, Atlanta, includes Athens lads R. L. Moss Mrs Dr Fred Haselton Robert Garrison and D. W. Britged. Robert Burpeth stayed at Camp Harrison to care for the sick left behind. Athens boys send regards to friends.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Macon
Field Hospital Company M 1
Athens
R. L. Moss
Weather disturbance lingers over Florida coast
The Weather Bureau warned vessels in West Indian and South Florida waters to exercise caution as a low barometer persists. The exact storm center remained unfound, with the lowest readings near Jamaica and a secondary disturbance near the Florida Straits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
West Indian
South Florida
Jamacia
Florida Straits
Athens Lady Inherits Virginia Plantation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Callaway receive notice that Mrs. Callaway has inherited a premier Virginia plantation. Callaway Grocery Company chief Mr. Callaway plans to keep the property, noting it as an ideal place to spend retirement. He has built a handsome home in Athens and is well fixed for life.
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Robert Lee Callaway
Callaway
Callaway Grocery Company
Athens
KAisey era goods and fresh meats at Bowden’s
Chase and Sanborns Coffee and Tea offered at F H Bowdens with phone 408-300. Digesto brand self rising and plain cake flour, fresh seeded raisins currants citron dates, almonds mince meat and plum pudding. Home raised beans turnip salad rutabaga turnips Spanish onions and fat turkeys and chickens are advertised by King Hodgsom Co at Bowdens.
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Digesto
King: Hodgson Co
King-Hodgson CO
Trade War After the War Looms Over Allied Resources
Washington reports that a comprehensive summary of British trade policies on U S imports has convinced officials that Allies control foreign raw materials essential to American industry. The Paris economic conference alarmed officials, who now view a postwar commercial war as plausible. The British blacklist is broadly accepted by Allies, with legalization possible after the war unsettling policymakers.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Atlantic City
Carranza
Villa
Two Women Die In Tenement Fire Tragedy
Two young women jumped from a roof to a neighboring building and were killed as a blaze wrecked seven tenements. The fire caused about 100000 dollars in losses. Police and firemen conducted dramatic rescues as about twenty people were trapped on the roof.
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Associated Press
New York
Constitution sports writer and photographer visit Athens
Dick Jemison editor of the Constitution sports page traveled from Atlanta to review Georgia football materials yesterday afternoon. He planned to return to Atlanta this afternoon accompanied by Francis Price, the paper’s staff photographer. Both men have many personal friends in Athens.
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Dick Jemison
Constitution
South
Atlanta
Georgia
Jemison
The
Francis Price
Athens
Price
William J Russell to Travel to Washington in Ford
After a pleasant furlough in the treasury department at Washington William John Russell plans to drive his Ford to the national capital, aiming to arrive by Sunday afternoon. He will travel the country route and return to Washington city soon. Arnold & Senet advertise produce Lettuce Spinach Cauliflower Celery Cranberries and more.
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William John Russell
Treasury Department
Washington
National Capital City
Georgia Football Team Heads to Navy Clash
The University of Georgia football squad departs about six o'clock for Washington City to play Navy in Annapolis on Saturday. About thirty players travel including newcomers Donnelley Ferst McMichael and the three injured players. Coach Cunningham announces Pew Ferguson Beasley Thrash Wingate Reynolds Tate Dezendorf McLaws Donnelley Neville as the Navy game lineup. Morgan Blake speculates Georgia can upset Navy after the Virginia win. Reserves travel to Dahlonega for a North Georgia Agricultural College game. Athens High also schedules a Saturday match at Bowman. Special trains contemplated for the Auburn trip with student support. Hugh Culbreath arrives in Athens to begin university work and practice next fall.
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University of Georgia
Washington City
Annapolis
Navy
Charlottesville
Donnelley
Moore
Ferst
McMichael
Georgia Spirit
Virgi
Morgan Blake
Athens
Dahlonega
John Henderson
North Georgia Agricultural College
Gainesville
Auburn
Columbus
Central of Georgia Railway
Georgia
Hugh Culbreath
Jacksonville
Culbréath
Bids Submitted For Battleships and California Keel Laid
Bids for four new battleships the Colorado Maryland Washington and West Virginia ranged from 10 060 000 to 11 475 000 within the 11 500 000 hull and machinery limit. Completion times varied up to 39 months with many bidders at 40 months. The Newport News Ship Building Company is favored to receive two ships and Fore River the other two. The California keel was laid at Mare Island with launch expected January 1 1918.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colorado
Maryland
West Virginia
Navy Department
Newport News Ship Building Company
Fore River Ship Building Company
Banquet Tonight Honors Local Knights of Pythias Leader
The Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge plans a banquet this evening at the lodge rooms to honor Rev. Troy Beatty, a longtime chancellor and officer holder who served as lodge representative to the grand lodge. Many have accepted the invitations and a delightful program is planned.
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Knights OF Pythias
Troy Beatty
St. Elmo Lodge
Grand Lodge
Funeral of Mrs Palmer Held at First Presbyterian
Yesterday at 11 a m the funeral of Mrs Barbara A Palmer wife of George H Palmer of this city was conducted from the First Presbyterian church by Rev E L Hill. The service drew many friends who then accompanied the party to the family plot in Oconee cemetery where the body was laid to rest under autumn skies.
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Barbara A. Palmer
George H. Palmer
Hancock Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
E. L. Hill
Oconee
F. H. Bowden's
California battleship plans reveal torpedo defenses and armament
Details describe new bulkhead steel construction with 25 to 30 percent increased resistance. The California class battleship features a 624 foot length, 95 foot beam, 32,300 ton displacement, 21 knot speed, and a main battery of twelve 14 inch guns in four armored turrets.
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San Francisco
United States
California
Navy
Mare Iceland Yard
New York Navy Yard
New Mexico
Mare Islands
San Diego
Rumors and reports on the Mexican border developments
Washington dispatches report thatVilla forces near Chihuahua City and the status of Carranza dominate discussions as Pershing's expedition remains on the border. Officials warn of no early withdrawal and possible border force retention amid conflicting reports from El Paso and Atlantic City.
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Associated Press
Washington
Villa
Pershing
Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
War Department
Trevenio
Carranza
Queretaro
Mexico
President Wilson's Third Westward Trip Under Way
Martinsburg West Virginia reports President Wilson traveling west on his third and final western tour. He plans to pass through Cincinnati tomorrow after stops today, with focus on campaign travel and public appearances.
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Associated Prese
Martinsburg
W. Va
Wilson
Cincinnati
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