War dispatches from Sept. 2 report battles near Paris and in Belgium
Paris shifts government departments to Bordeaux as German air activity over Paris continues. French and German forces exchange fire over the city with a German retreat and another airship incident near Antwerp. Russian and Austrian front updates claim Russian victories and Austrian defeats. Mines sink ships. several vessels attacked or blown up as conflict widens across Europe.
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Paris
Associated Press
Petrograd
Russian War Office
Lemburg
England
Stell
Amsterdam
Bond Posted By Bank Staff In Embezzlement Case
Bookkeeper P. H. Weatherly of Citizens Bank posted a $3000 bond with Sheriff Walter Jackson to appear at the next Clarke County superior court term on embezzlement charges. President W. H. Shelton plans to post bond soon, while Cashier Robert Woods remains under a $5000 bond.
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P. H. Weatherly
Citizens’ Bank
Walter Jackson
Oer
Superior Court of
Clarke County
W. H. Shelton
Robert Woods
Eberhart and Davis Bankruptcy Settlement Report
The petition to declare the late firm Eberhart and Davis bankrupt was dismissed after a settlement. Jerre Davis oversaw the resolution to creditors’ satisfaction, ending the firm’s bankruptcy status. Eberhardt has left for North Carolina to manage a bargain house for a Baltimore-based company.
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United States District Court
Eberhardt & Davis
Jerre Davis
Eberhardt
North Carolina
Baltimore
Rivers and Harbors Bill Advances in Senate Action
Washington Sept 2 The Senate voted to start consideration of the rivers and harbors appropriation bill tomorrow and carry it through until finished Several Republican senators oppose the measure which carries appropriations totaling fifty three million dollars including funds for river and harbor projects and related programs
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Dees
Wilson for Re Election in 1916 Supports President
Vice President Marshall issued a statement urging Wilson to seek re election in 1916 and be the party's unanimous choice. The White House declined to comment. Democratic circles expect the president to run though he has not publicly decided.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
Wilson
White House
Twenty seventh plague case reported in New Orleans
New Orleans reports another bubonic plague case as Ethel Ticker, a 12 year old white girl, is sent to the isolation hospital. This marks the twenty fourth case since the outbreak began on June 27.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Ethel Ticker
Her
Couple Waiting At The Courthouse Du
A teen bride and a 24 year old groom appeared at the courthouse mornings ago to obtain a marriage license from Judge Orr. The ordinary issued the papers and directions to six preachers to perform the ceremony. Miss May Martin wed Mr El Cabe an hour later.
President to Read Message Urging Revenue Funds For War
President Wilson plans to address Congress to push revenue legislation to offset losses in customs receipts since the European war began. The administration argues about one hundred million dollars must be provided to support wartime needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Boston Nationals Take National League Lead
Boston wins and Brooklyn defeats New York allow the Boston National club to move from last to first in the National League by one game. The rapid ascent has astonished fans and marked a record run for the season.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Clarke County to Fix Tax Rate at Board Meeting Today
Clarke county boards of roads and revenue will fix the current year's tax rate at 10 o'clock in a meeting continued from yesterday. The state rate has dropped to 4.5 mills, with county rates following a percentage of that amount. Last year the county set at 85 percent of the state rate, and this year the rate may be about the same or slightly lower due to property growth and anticipated heavier expenses. The board aims to balance county needs without a significant rate increase.
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Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenue For
Clarke County
Clarke
Clayton Antitrust Bill Gains Senate Approval
The Clayton antitrust bill passed the Senate forty six to sixteen and moves to a conference with the Sherman act in focus. Officials expect reports on both measures within two weeks as a federal trade commission link is anticipated.
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Assocated Press
Washington
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Smith Construction Co Answers Bankruptcy Petition
Smith Construction Co filed in the district court an answer denying the recent petition to declare it bankrupt and claiming solvency. The company asks the court to dismiss the petition. Attorneys c Upson and Cobb Erwin filed the answer. Hearing date to be set soon before month end.
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Smith Construction Company
Clerk of the District Court of the United States
C. Upson
Cobb & Erwin
Banner’s early Macon convention news reported
The Banner thanks readers for support as it carries latest Macon convention coverage up to the final ballot. Early editions note Hardwick’s nomination two ballots ahead of Athens papers, with efforts to deliver timely hometown news to catch morning trains.
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Macon
Hardwick
Athens
Banner Free Gift Contest Draws Broad Nominations
Nominations for the Banner Grand Free Gift Contest pour in from all districts in the paper’s territory. The 1915 completely equipped Buick touring car serves as the top prize and is to be displayed locally. Candidates may be any young woman resident in the area, not required to subscribe to The Banner, with votes allowed across districts.
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Athens
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