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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
1
London dispatch reports a stable Allied front in France with the official press bureau noting little change. Indications point to a German move developing eastward and southwestward as news from the war front unfolds.
Paris reports no German attack against French forces as movement of opposing armies near Paris continued with no effort by the enemy today.
Reuters telegraph from Antwerp via Ostend reports German attempt to envelop the Allies left wing failed and German forces were compelled to retire toward St Quetine, according to Bad authority.
Petrograd reports the Austrian second army was driven to near useless status. From August 17 to September 2 Russians advanced 147 miles on the Lemburg push, scattering entrenched positions and taking 200 guns and thousands of prisoners. Lemburg’s railway junction value aids further Russian advances in Galicia.
European diplomats warn hostilities could extend beyond Italy and the Balkans if Turkey joins the war. Japan may aid England in India or Persia, despite a pro neutral Turkish telegram cited by the Turkish ambassador. Allies doubt neutrality and foresee extensive operations if Turkey sides with German Austria. Bulgaria reportedly stays neutral or allied, Greece mobilizes, and Constantinople messages surface.
New York reports corroborate that Russia has landed troops on Belgian soil via England and Scotland. A Cedric passenger claimed sightings of eighty thousand Russians moving from Liverpool toward the English channel for transfer to the continent. Meanwhile Germany’s crew remain aboard Goeben and Breslau as hostilities continue. Grand Duke Nicholas orders the administration of occupied Austrian territory by armies in the southwest. Fighting persists between Alost and Termonde and the railway near Alost is destroyed. Paris crowds await German planes, French aviators perform over the Place de l Opéra, and a German craft is reportedly shot down near Vincennes by grape shot from two French airmen.
The Georgia movement calls merchants and individuals to buy a bale of cotton at ten cents a pound and hold it until market conditions improve. A South Georgia trial and 349 bales pledged in Atlanta show strong local momentum with plans to expand to Athens and widespread merchant involvement. A 10:30 a m meeting in the Southern Mutual Building will discuss the plan with many local business figures listed as participants.
The damage suit of R C Fields against Georgia Railroad consumed yesterday in city court with all evidence in except one witness. Arguments will follow and the case is expected to conclude today.
County schools shut down yesterday after a two and a half month summer term. Winterville, the Athens area outside district that lacks a summer term, will reopen next Monday for the full nine months.
A Banner representative surveyed merchants who express confidence in rapid restoration of normal commerce. Banks in Athens report access to funds from federal emergency aid, with Georgia National Bank receiving substantial support and plans to aid farmers and merchants. Western harvests boost sentiment while federal aid Alabama. Continued on page four.
The body of Judge Linton Stephens, brother of Alexander Stephens, was reinterred at Liberty Hall Crawfordville beside the Confederacy’s VP. Governor-elect Nate Harris spoke, with Judge Holden organizing the program. Attendees included Dora Stephens and relatives, with Aunt Eliza present. the casket was found perfectly preserved.
Near Barnett Shoals Georgia on September 4 a three month old infant named Everett Carlisle died four hours after acute indigestion. The baby of Mr and Mrs S P Carlisle, the funeral and burial were held at 3 o clock this afternoon nearby.
Enthusiasm rises as the Athens Banner outlines the Great Free Gift Campaign. Across Athens and nearby areas nominees vow to win, with a Buick Grand Capital Prize at stake. Campaign offices report early momentum, with subscribers urged to sign up immediately to ensure votes and prizes.
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