Wilson Accepts Nomination as Democrats Defend Policy
President Wilson formally accepted renomination at Shadow Lawn New Jersey, defending his Mexican policy and European diplomacy. He framed Republicans as provincial and pledged U.S. leadership in world affairs, touting Democratic legislative achievements and calling for continued renewal of the nation.
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Associated Press
Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
America
James
Shadow Lawn
White House
Republican Party
President's long address nears progressive platform goals
The president delivered a five thousand word address, one of his lengthiest since taking office, noting alignment with both the progressive party platform and his own. He emphasized near fulfillment of shared reform goals over four years in office.
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Progressive Party
Prisoners to Work Federal Roads and Prison Factories
Washington Sept 2 A bill introduced by Representative Webb of North Carolina would allow federal prisoners serving five years or less to work on highways carrying mails. It also provides for factories at Atlanta and Leavenworth penitentiaries to supply government needs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlanta and
Leavenworth’ Penitentiaries
Webb
North Carolina
Wright seeks reelection as Athens First Ward alderman
Local notice announces Mr. Bob Wright will be a candidate for reelection to the First Ward aldermanic seat this fall. Wright has eight years’ service in the ward and city, and his experience is pledged to guard First Ward and city interests while advancing Athens prosperity. He is a well known businessman ready to support city movements.
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R. T. Wright
Wright
Athens
Worth
Mr. Wright
First Ward
Judge Walter F. George Endorsed for Appellate Bench
A Georgia letter dated August 26 1916 from Atlanta bar members endorses Judge Walter F. George of the Cordele circuit for a new seat on the state court of appeals. The signatories praise his civil and criminal experience and temperament and urge professional support for his candidacy.
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Atlanta
W. F. George
Vienna
Cordere Circuit Superior Court
O. T. Gower
Cordele Circuit
Cordele
Georgia
Bar
Circuit
Walter F. George
Court of Appeals
George
Superior Court
Alex C. King
F. A. Hoopler
W. A. Batchelor
E. L .McCrory
H. H. Turner
Robi. C. Alston
Armineus Wright
Harvey Hill
E. R Black
Paul S. Etheridge
Philip Weltner
Robi. P. Jones
A. C. Riley, Jr
Jas. L. Anderson
Jas
Former Governor Pennypacker Dead in Philadelphia
Samuel W. Pennypacker aged seventy three died in Philadelphia from uraemic poisoning. A former judge and four years a member of the state railroad commission his death ends a notable public career. Judge Brand praised Solicitor General Gamble for his energy during the Griffin motion hearing, saying affidavits gathered by Gamble likely saved the county an expensive new trial.
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Pennypacker
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
State Railroad Commission
Griffin
Brand
Gamble
Liquor Raids In Girard Continue
Russell county deputies and the Girard police seized seventy five cases of whiskey and four gallons whiskey in two raids in upper Girard today. James Jones and Munch Phelps were arrested.
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Associated Press
Girard
Ala
Russell County
Upper
James Jones
Munch Phelps
For Sale Cheap Cadillac with top and leather upholstery
Ford? none. RALPH WALKER offers a seven or five passenger Cadillac in first class condition with mohair top and genuine leather cushions and backs at Sparks Garage on W Clayton Street. Call 1177 for details.
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Ralph Walker
Sparks Garage
W. Clayton Street
For Sale Cheap For Cash Mule Pair at Stable
Bay pony and mare mules for sale cash. Sound and right in all ways. $100 for both, or $150. Cauthen's Stable, 167 W. Clayton St. Phone 1177. Advertise your wants.
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Ralph Walker
Cauthen
W. Clayton St
Mystery surrounds murder in Lexington Georgia
Special to the Banner reports a brutal fatal assault on Mrs. Thad Chaufn in Lexington Oglethorpe County. She was found unconscious and badly injured by a knife, rock blows, and strangulation and died before giving any statements. Four arrests have been made but no solid link to the crime has been shown. a coroner’s inquest is delayed until Wednesday afternoon and a reward is offered for information.
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Lexington
Lexington and Oglethorpe County
Thad Chaup
Oglethorpe
Watkins
Justice of the Peace
Crawford
Thomson
Col. Hamp McWhorter
Chafins
Oglethorpe County
For Sale Automobiles in Athens at Great Cash Prices
Five-passenger Studebaker priced at $275 with cash offer of $500. Five-passenger Chalmers $350, cash $750. Five-passenger Cadillacs listed at $500 and $550, cash offers $1,000 and one car noted as among the best in Athens. Mohair tops and leather interiors, first class condition. Sparks Old Garage, W. Clayton St.
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Studebaker
Chalmers
Athens
Revival meeting to begin tomorrow at Auburn
Revival services will start Monday night in Auburn Georgia with Rev W H Faust of First Baptist Winder leading. Daily sessions at 10 30 a m and 8 p m. Jesse T Williams of College Park will direct the singing.
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Auburn
W. H. Faust
First Baptist Church of
Winder
Jesse T. Williams
College Park
J J Brown to address Athens voters on Wednesday night
Announcement promises Hon. J J Brown, candidate for state commissioner of agriculture, will speak to voters in Athens and surrounding area at 8 o'clock Wednesday night about campaign issues. He hails from a neighboring county and is well known locally.
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J. J. Brown
Athens
Senate OKs General Deficiency Measure for 15 Million
Washington, Sept. 2 The senate tonight passed the general deficiency appropriation bill totaling about 15 million dollars, the last large supply measure. It clears the way for the revenue bill early next week and Congress adjournment planned for Wednesday or Thursday. The bill provides payment of George Rubles as federal trade commissioner for fifteen months' service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
George Rubless
Federal Trade Commissioner
Boll weevil spreads to thirty six Georgia counties
Atlanta Georgia September 2 The boll weevil is now prevalent in thirty six Georgia counties and in eighteen counties of the southwestern part of the state. The summer floods have damaged cotton from forty to sixty percent, according to FE Lee Worsham state entomologist.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia
Lee Worsham
Baseball Results From National and Southern Circuits
National games saw St Louis beat Chicago 7 to 4 in the first, with a second game ending after 8 innings due to darkness. New York 55 over Boston 1 in the second game called after 10 innings. Pittsburgh 4 beat Cincinnati 3 in seven frames, Philadelphia 4 over Brooklyn 1, Detroit 2 over Chicago 1 in 10 innings, and Cleveland 5 to St Louis 4. New York 3 defeated Boston 5, Washington 7 over Philadelphia 6. In the Southern slate Chattanooga 63 over Memphis 3 4 in seven innings, Atlanta 9 over Birmingham 0, New Orleans 4 over Mobile 3, Nashville 5 over Little Rock 12, Jacksonville 1 over Columbus 6, August 4 over Charleston 6 in eight innings, and Columbia 4 over Macon 8.
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National
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Southern
Chattanooga
Memphis
Atlanta
Birmingham
New Orleans
Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Kept Busy Truth Teller Wastes Time Verifying
A man who always tells the exact truth spends more time in verification than in talking, reflecting on the burdens of absolute honesty and the diligence it requires in daily interactions.
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Sparks Old
Commissioner OF Agriculture
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Columbus
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Columbia
Macon
Frang W. Jenkins
Jenkins
Virginia
Putnam County
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