Teutonic Offensive Advances as Russian Resistance Holds
The Teutons push on in the Riga region where troops defend Hindenburg’s army with Grodno and western forts evacuated after heavy bombardment. Vilna expected as next objective, while Austria claims Russian retreat in Galicia. Also noted are Italian and Dardanelles actions, and a Turkish coastal threat. a barber relocates to Thomas Street.
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Associated Press
London
Riga
Hindenburg
Grodnos
Grodno
Vilna
Bisloviezh
Vienna
Galicia
Sereth River
Bessarabia
Teutons
Bodies Found After Kidnapping Near Brownsville
The riddled bodies of two Americans abducted by Mexican bandits twelve miles north of Brownsville, Texas, were found late today in the bed of a dried lake about twelve miles north of here. The bodies were brought to Brownsville.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Here
Taft Urges Preparedness and Navy Buildup
In San Francisco Taft at Taft Day urges preparedness for war while excluding politics. He lauds Germany’s cooperation but warns Americans must not abandon defense plans. He calls for a 30 percent navy increase, 20 thousand sailors, 900 officers, 10 thousand coast artillerymen, 609 officers, and a mobile army rise of 150 thousand with more educated officers.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William Howard Taft
Germany
Third of Million Paid for Cotton
The British embassy remitted 423000 dollars to W. Gordon McCabe of Charleston for American cotton seized from steamships Baltic and Carolina by British authorities months ago. The payment amounts to nine cents per pound, with invoiced value over ten cents. a further difference is expected to be paid later.
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Associated Press
Washington
W. Gordon McCabe
Charleston
D. C
Baltic
Carolina
Wilson reveals defense essays to Congress
President Wilson released letters to Secretaries Garrison and Daniels detailing requests to prepare defense strengthening programs. He aims to base recommendations for Congress on expert input from top naval and army advisors, with the reports effectively complete.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Daniels
Congress
Coal Prices Offered by Atlantic Ice Coal Corp
Atlantic Ice Coal Corp advertises competitive prices on all coal grades for winter heating. Call 117 for current rates and purchases.
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Atlantic Ice Coal Corp
Peace talks favored after pope suggestion to Wilson
Cardinal Gibbons conveyed the pope's suggestion that the time is ripe for discussions aiming at halting hostilities. He expressed pleasure at the submarine negotiations' apparent success and noted no definite plan for a peace movement. His visit stirred deep interest in official circles.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Wilson
United States
Woman released after alleged plot to kill husband
Providence report states Mrs Elizabeth Tiffany Blair Mohr freed on $10000 bond after three men confessed she hired them for $5000 to kill Dr C Franklin Mohr. Dr Mohr shot and killed. Miss Emily Burger wounded but recovering. Motive cited jealousy or desire for property. she denies the accusations. Hapless marriage had been estranged.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. I
Elizabeth Tiffany Blair Mohr
C. Franklin Mohr
Emily Burger
VETS 10 MEET HELD BY CONFEDERATE VETERANS
The Cobb Delaney camp Confederate veterans plan a regular monthly meeting at 11 Saturday morning in city hall. Dr Walden cannot attend. Instead veterans who attended the Fitzgerald state reunion will deliver talks.
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Confederate Veterans of
Cobb- Delaney Camp
Walden
Fitzgerald
Accused Man and Wife Charged With Abusing Neighbors Children
Last night docketed cases name John Rylee and his wife of 237 Oak Street. James Patat charges the couple visited Patat's home while he and his wife worked, mistreating and whipping Patat's children, while a caretaker watched the youngsters.
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John Rylee
Oak Street
James Patat
Rylee
Patat
Child of Hinsleys Dies in Farmington
At Farmington yesterday noon the 14 month old child of Mr and Mrs I H Hinsley died after months of illness. Funeral and burial are set for today at 2 o clock in Farmington.
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J. H. Hinsley
Farmington
I. H. Hinsley
Europe not on her financial knees asking help from U S
European officials clarified plans to fix the abnormal exchange situation and balance trade with America. French and British commissioners are to discuss measures after receiving instructions. A New York authority said Europe is not begging the U S. rather the United States must sustain sales to Europe by restoring credit and stable exchange.
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Associated Press
London
America
Europe
Bolongne
York
Injunction Filed Over Georgia Railroad Spur Through Athens
A temporary restraining order halted work on the Georgia railroad spur across Broad street to the Phinizy warehouse. Green & Michael, representing Mrs India Hodgson and other life tenants, allege the line will damage their property and challenge the railroad companies and Athens authorities for lack of proper state powers. A permanent injunction hearing is set for the second Monday in October at 11 AM.
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Brand
Superior Court
The
Georgia Railroad
Broad Street
Phinizy
Green & Michael
India F. Hodgson
G. L. Hodgson
Ruth Hodgson Powell
Florence Hodgson Heidler
Marion Hodgson
Broad, Foundry
Oconee Streets
Central of Georgia Railway
F. M. Coker
L. & N. Railroad Co
Kentucky
Atlantic Coast Line
Virginia
Georgia
Athens
Coun
City Health Board Advances Septic Tank Plan
The city board of health set up a committee led by Dr. Proctor to study plans for a new septic tank near the Southern Manufacturing site to serve the district and pump sewage into the main sewer system. They also reviewed measures to preserve water supply purity and address future needs.
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City Board of Health
Judge Orr
Dr. Proctor
C. M. Strahan
J. W. Barnett
Southern Manufacturing Company
Drainage plan to reclaim Barber Creek bottom land
Clarke county landowners meet to discuss a Barber Creek drainage project with plans to visit Gwinnett county to study Haynes Creek results. Engineers estimate 150 acres per mile can be reclaimed at about 15 dollars per acre with first year yield to cover costs. Bond issue to fund work may follow petitions.
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Portant
Barber Creek
Clarke County
Woodruff
Haynes Creek
Gwinnett County
Geveral
Gwinnett
Col. Sanders Walker
John J. Nunnally
W.h. Nunnally
Monroe
Jack's Creek
Walton County
Georgia Faces Possible Exit From Southern Inter-Collegiate Association
A reaction to a tense S I A A policy dispute leaves Georgia weighing resignation while Auburn Alabama Tech and others waver. Auburn reports S I A A may permit first year players in Class B games, a move not confirmed by Georgia officials. If the federation weakens further, Georgia may reconsider staying or depart as calls for a more homogeneous membership grow.
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South
Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association
Georgia
Auburn
Plainsmen
Donnehue
Alabama Tech
Twenty One More Docketed For Taxes in City Court
Twenty one additional cases were docketed over two days against parties for failure to pay city taxes. The action was brought by officers Seagraves Wood Wier and White.
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Seagraves, Wood, Wier
White
Local grocer ad lists weekly produce and staples
Jossey offers green shelled peas ten cents quart corn twelve and a half cents a dozen okra five cents quart green butter beans five cents quart turnip salad fifteen cents peck cabbage two fifty per cob potatoes various prices onions and eggs butter tomatoes apples fries hens cheese lemons canned goods sugar and more orders welcome by phone 1176 for early delivery.
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Jersey
Lucy Cobb Institute Prepares for Historic Opening Year
The Lucy Cobb Institute is undergoing extensive renovations to dormitories classrooms and Seney-Sovall chapel ahead of a highly anticipated opening. Tradespeople have added sleeping porches tiled baths and modernized facilities to improve student comfort and beautify the historic campus. Officials say the prospect of a record student body is bright.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Cobb Grand Jury Finds No Evidence to Indict Lynchers
Cobb county grand jury examining the Frank lynching reported no evidence to indict anyone. They found clues but could not identify any participant in the mob.
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Cobb County Grand Jury
Clews
Associated Press
Marietta, Ga
Ambassadors Seek London Details on British Council Order
Washington reports Ambassador has been asked to obtain from London the relaxations in enforcement of the British order in council. The State Department seeks specifics on allowed shipments and channels for releasing American cargoes. It notes German goods ordered and paid for before the war may be allowed to proceed.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
State Department
Millinery Display At McClure’s Window Opens Saturday
Downtown crowds admire fall millinery at McClure’s window with chic hats in new shapes and seasonally approved colors. Feather trims and satin chiffon flowers decorate the display as white and blue tulle drapes from the ceiling. The opening is set for Saturday, September fourth.
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McClure
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