On to Paris Inch by Inch French Advance After Retreats
Paris reports the French resumed the offensive after reforming following a retreat before the German push. Progress is slow but steady as each position is fortified. Meuse withdrawals and limited German westward pressure accompany battles near St Quentin Varvine Ham Perronnes and advances toward Rocrecy Rethel Oise.
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War Office
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Rocrecy
Ardennes
Rethel
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Queen Elizabeth of Belgium arrives in England with her children as reports from London and Rome describe Allied setbacks and Austrians suffering losses. A German biplane drops a bomb on Paris while British and Japanese actions unfold around Tsing Tau and Hong Kong.
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England
Associated Press
London
Elizabeth of
Tsing Tau
Lien-Tau Island
Jaguar
Paris
Joneses Return From Auto Trip Amid Bordeaux Talks
Washington reports confirm France weighs moving government to Bordeaux while Mr and Mrs Walter Jones return to Athens after a 4000 mile auto journey. Jones dismisses rumors of a failed Packard and notes it cost only a nickel in car expenses. situation tied to German Paris advance.
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Bordeaux
Washington
France
Walter
Athens
Ada
Jones
Clarke County Grand Jury Indicts William Burch for Murder
Clarke county grand jury returned a true bill charging William Burch with the murder of his brother John Burch in front of his Jackson street business. Trial set for the next term in October.
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Clarke County
William Burch
John Burch
Jackson Street
Bankers Indicted Over Embezzlement at Citizens Bank
Clarke county grand jury indicts W H Shelton president and organizer of Citizens Bank and Trust in four bills for forgery and embezzlement. Robert W Woods cashier faces two embezzlement charges. B H Weatherly bookkeeper charged in one embezzlement. All charges are felonies. a joint bill covers all three on embezzlement. Bond is set or posted for Woods and Shelton. Weatherly to be bonded. Trial slated for October term of superior court.
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Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Clarke County Grand Jury
Robert W. Woods
B. H. Weatherly
Woods
Shelton
Superior Court
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J. H. Griffeth
C. H. Phinizy
Billups Phinizy
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G. C. Armstrong
W. T. Lester
C. D. Flanigen
Supreme Court
Aati
Nations counsel against U S buying German ships
Washington reports that Great Britain France and Russia have informally advised the United States they would disfavor U S purchases of German merchant steamers to relieve oceanic transport. Diplomats say German lines are government tied and buying ships would resemble a large loan to Germany. If the U S split purchases among belligerents, no objections would be raised.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
France
Russia
United States
Germany
April Grand Jury Ends Record Session in Clarke County
The Clarke County April Grand Jury met in May and adjourned in August after a lengthy session. They returned true bills on jail and bank cases and completed work with two foremen serving in one day. Regular superior court resumes in October.
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Clarke County
Veracruz Port Closed Prompting Food Supply Fears
General Funston reports that Provisional President Carranza has ordered Vera Cruz port closed, halting vessel clearance from other Mexican ports and threatening the city’s food supply in a move affecting Veracruz. The embargo could disrupt imports and worsen shortages as authorities assess impact.
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Associated Press
Washington
Manhattan Cafe to Move and Renovate Nearby Location
A local venue known as the Manhattan wafe operated by Chris Tones is moving from College Avenue to the old Athenaeum Cafe adjacent to the Electric Shop. The change is temporary with renovations planned including new tile, mirrored walls, fixtures, and paint in the College area.
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Manhattan Wafe
Chris Tones
Avenue
Ponigh
Athenaeum
Manhattan
College
Verhaulen
Stamp Tax Plans Weaken Treasury Shortfall
Washington August 31 The House Ways and Means Committee works on an emergency Internal Revenue bill to offset treasury gas from imported goods. Proposals include a stamp tax on soft drinks and beer fines on patent medicines. A five to ten percent tax on railroad theatre and baseball tickets may raise fifty to eighty million dollars. Committees have not finalized the plan.
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Assocated Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Smith Construction Company Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition
Smith Construction Company is targeted by an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in the United States District Court Northern Division Athens District. Blanton Forston, attorney for unsecured creditors, alleges the company owes $909.88 to L M I and questions asset adequacy to meet claims while noting extensive building work in Georgia and Alabama.
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Smith Construction Company
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United’ District Court
Northern Divisio
Athx
Banner Contest Sparked Enormous Inquiry in Athens
The Banner announces a grand subscription contest with thousands of dollars in prizes for young ladies in Athens and surrounding areas. Nomination is free, votes count daily, and subscriptions or prepayments secure votes via ballots and coupons. The contest opens September 7 at the Southern Mutual Building with a Buick touring car and other prizes as top awards.
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Can
Dilly
Athens
Southern Mutual
College, Ave
Thaneger
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