German Allies Form Junction Step Nearer Constantinople
Austro Germans and Bulgarians form a northeast Serbia junction, gaining Danube control from Negotin to the frontier and enabling shipment of men and arms toward Bulgaria and eventually Constantinople. The move aims at advancing toward Nish and junctions to railroad routes into Turkey. British forces from Saloniki reinforce French efforts as Bulgarian-Albanian activity and French mine actions are reported.
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Associated Press
London
Serbia
Constantinople
Negotin
Danube
Bulgaria
Teutons
Gallipoli
Black Sea
Timok River
Nish
Belgrade-Constantinople
Saloniki
Turkey
Neuville
Saint Vaast
Rheims
von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
Illness keeps Mrs Kelley in Savannah hospital
Mrs. James Kelley of this city remains dangerously ill at her mother’s Savannah home. Mr. Kelley has been at her bedside for several days. Local news notes an Atlanta W C T U lecture lineup and upcoming prominent speakers in early November.
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Savannah
James Kelley
Kelley
Mann Urges National Unity for Defense and Industry
Chicago Oct 27 James H Mann minority leader of the house urged national defense readiness home industry preservation and control of world markets. He called for setting aside partisan lines and yielding party affiliation to meet duties of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
James H. Mann
House
Miss Depew Represents Home for Unfortunate Girls
Miss Depew visits Athens to promote the Home for Unfortunate Girls in Greenville South Carolina. The Salvation Army institution shelters about thirty girls and numerous babies, taking in youths from Georgia and the Carolinas with broad church endorsements.
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Miss Depew
Athens
Greenville
S. C
Salvation Army
Woman’s Auxiliary
Georgia
Carolina
Wayside Inn
John Barrymore Shines in The Incomparable Dukane at Elite
John Barrymore stars as Dukane Jr in a drama comedy romance at the Elite. The review praises his comic strength from the first scene through the final fade, noting the film’s blend of laughter and vindication with love and wealth.
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Dukane
John Barrymore
Dukane, Jr
Advertising train schedules urged by traffic association
The American Traffic Association at its convention in French Lick Indiana called to revive advertising train arrivals and departures in newspapers as the best way to reach the public. In Macon Georgia N H Ballard of Brunswick was reelected grand master of the Georgia Masons at the 129th annual Grand Lodge session.
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Associated Press
French Lick
Ind
American Traffic Association
Macon
N. H. Ballard
Brunswick
Grand Lodge of Georgia
U S Protests Britain Over Shipping Interference
Washington reports a 10000 word protest note to Great Britain, via special messenger, outlining repeated arguments from March and possible responses if Britain refuses to modify its orders in council. Indications grow that border tensions may expand, with talk of martial law around Brownsville and wider U S troop use.
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Associated Press
Washinton
United States
Great Britain
London
Ambassador Page
Carranza
Ferguson
Texas
Brownsville
Episcopals Vote to Send Delegates to Panama Mission
New York Oct 27 The Protestant Episcopal board of missions after two days of debate voted to send seven delegates to an interdenominational missionary conference in Panama in February. They will not have power to act on ecclesiastical or missionary plans. The decision followed a dispute over the Roman Catholic church declining to participate.
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Associated Press
New York
Board of Missions
The
Protestant Episcopal Church
Panama
Indicted Whisky Firms Charged With Mail Fraud
Three officers and eight salesmen from two whisky concerns were indicted for using the mails to defraud. They allegedly advertised high grade whiskies and delivered low quality products.
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Associated Press
New York
Makers of Boat Explain Sinking
Henry R. Carse president of Electric Boat Co designers of the F-4 said the submarine sank because ballast tank air valves were left open. The statement came as investigators review the loss and confirm ballast systems as the critical factor in the accident.
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Associated Press
Washington
Henry R. Carse
The
Electric Boat Co
Originator of Old Home Week Dies in Boston
Frank W. Rollins former governor of New Hampshire and credited originator of Old Home Week died in Boston after a short illness. The 1900s era public figure passed away yesterday night leaving a legacy of regional heritage and community reunion efforts.
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Associated Press
Boston
Frank W. Rollins
New Hampshire
Case of Evidence in Place of Liquor Conviction
Atlanta detective court case recounts Paul Hancock a soda jerker convicted and fined for bootlegging. The bench rejected his circumstantial defense claiming he accepted a dollar from a man who simultaneously pocketed whiskey. He argued the man held the bottle to help him make change.
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Atlanta
Paul Hancock
Paul
Federal authorities weigh more arrests in trans Atlantic ship plot
Newark authorities say those most responsible for the alleged conspiracy to destroy ships with munitions remain unfound. Five men already in custody—Robert Fay, Walter Scholz, Paul Dasche, Dr. Herbert Kienzle, Max Breitung—will face a November grand jury as investigations continue. The German foreign office denies Fay connections.
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Associated Press
Newark
United States
H. Snowden Marshall
Marshall
Robert Fay
Walter Scholz
Paul Dasche
Herbert Kienzle
Max Breitung
Federal
Wilson and Redfield discuss postwar export plans
President Wilson met with Secretary Redfield and the federal trade commission to craft measures aiding American exporters as Europe ends the war. They plan to push anti trust changes to allow export comb inations and punish below cost selling by foreign firms. New York Cotton Exchange adopts a reform limiting members to Americans to curb foreign influence.
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Washington
Wilson
Commerce Redfield
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Redfield
City Court of Athens Opens November Term With Note Suits
The Athens city court begins its regular November term on the third Monday with forty-one cases docketed. Most filings are suits on notes, including two garnishments and one traver proceeding, while criminal business is expected to be light.
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City Court of
Athens
Funeral for Carrie Ector Held at First Baptist Church
The funeral of Carrie Ector will be held today at 2 30 from the First Baptist church colored with friends of Matilda Piety Ambrosia J A and C M Ector invited to attend.
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Carrie. Ector
First Baptist
Colored) Church
Friends of
Matilda, Piety, Ambrosia
J. A
C. M. Ector
Prof Park Hosts Senior Round Table At Dearing Street
Prof. R. E. Park entertained the Senior Round Table last night at his Dearing Street home. He spoke on literary topics and outlined the club’s plans for the year. After the business session refreshments were served to attendees including N. P. Bassett and E. K. Bennett.
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R. E. Park
Dearing Street
Bound Over for Non Support of His Babe
William Durham was bound over to the higher court by Judge Carlisle Cobb on a warrant sworn by Durham's brother in law charging him with deserting his wife and neglecting to support his baby. Durham later swore another warrant alleging his wife is of unsound mind.
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William Durham
Carlisle Cobb
Durham
Elks Hold Unusually Interesting Athens Session
The Athens lodge of Elks met last night in a social and notable session. Initiation of candidates added special interest with officers H. W. Brown N. G. Bush 8. P. Sanford M. C. Scott M. J. Segall and W. H. Sorrelis listed among attendees.
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Athens
H. W. Brown
N. G. Bush
8. P. Sanford
M. C. Scott
M. J. Segall, and
W. H. Sorrelis
Great game for Saturday afternoon at Sanford Field
Coach Cunningham writes that Auburn looms strong as Georgia prepares for the critical Saturday afternoon clash at Sanford Field. He notes Auburn’s veteran, well-trained lineup, recent wins, and undefeated defense, urging Georgia to play with enhanced effort and 20 percent more intensity to counter the visitors.
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Cunningham
Palmer's
Costa’s
Ye Garden
Poss
Sanford Fiel
Auburn
Saford Field
Gin
Taylor
Robinson
Sam Steed
Pendegrast
Hairston
Wynne
Davis
Campbell
Thigpen
Bonner
Caughman
Ficklen
Florida
Clemson
Mississippi A. & M
Georgia
Virginia
Aix
New Haven Directors Allegedly Secretly Bought Rival Road
Testimony in the trial of eleven former New Haven Railroad directors says Judge A Heaton Robertson bought secretly for the New Haven the Meriden Waterbury and Connecticut River Railroad. The aim was to stop the competitor, with fears the ownership would leak and force operation or charter forfeiture.
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Associated Press
New York
New Haven Railroad
A. Heaton Robertson
New Haven
Meriden, Waterbury & Connecticut River Railroad
Death Came Unexpectedly to Mr. G. A. Willis
Mr. G. A. Willis aged seventy six died suddenly after an apopleptic stroke at his daughter Mrs. Fred Ball’s home in Athens. The body leaves at 7 am for Atlanta en route to Enfield Illinois with Mrs. Ball accompanying to Illinois and Enfield. He is survived by his wife and five children including Mrs Ball Mrs Stinson Mrs Russell Mr S H Willis and Mr E E Willis.
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G. A. Willis
Fred Ball
Willis
Enfield
Ills
Athens
Atlanta
Illinois
Ball
Spanish Onions Cauliflower Lettuce and Celery Auction
A catalog-like list notes Spanish onions cauliflower head lettuce and fine celery offered by syndenust Arnold and Abney. Proper names and organization appear as part of the listing for an agricultural or wholesale sale.
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Petrorad
Baltic
South Africa
Congo Free State
German East Africa
Arnold & Abnby
America First
Elite Today
Ballard
Georgia Masons
U. S
Villa
Angus Prieta
Episcopals
Mission Congress
Fayet, AL
Tare
von Bernstorff
State Department
Fay
Secret Service
Breitung
E. R. Breitung
Berlin
Baron Hamm von Scchwartzenstin
Foreign Office
Cotton Exchange
U. S. New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Park
ELKS
Syndenust
Arnold& Abney
Sanford
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