State Normal School sees record dorm overflow
One hundred more girls than rooms fill the dormitories as Athens State Normal School opens tomorrow with a large chapel crowd. 150 on a waiting list hope to enroll. faculty assignments are made and ministers greet new students at the opening ceremony.
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State Normal School
Georgia
Ida Young
Piedmont Sanitarium
Nellie Sprout
Athens
Zeigler
Harold Meyer
Roberta Hodgson
Miss Lewis
Atlanta
Miss Center
Mamie Davis
Jamison
Worley Hodges in Merger of Primary Contest
In the Northern circuit Judges Worley Hodges and Little contest the upcoming primary. Hodges and Little clashed in a heated debate while Worley and Hodges traded sharp cards venting conflict. Little remains uninvolved in the Worley Hodges dispute and campaigns on broad county endorsements.
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Worley
Hodges
Little
Judge Little
Judge Hodges
Judge Worley
Elberton
Fresh Produce Offerings from Arnold and Abnyby
Shelled green peas and tender corn highlighted by Arnold and Abnyby. Includes phone contact 1076 for orders and inquiries.
Florida contest hinges on Hillsborough recount writ
Circuit Judge Robles issued a writ of mandamus ordering a recount in twenty Hillsborough precincts. W. V. Knott contests declared nominee Sidney J. Catt, with recount returnable September 20. Knott plans to seek a state board re canvass after new counts reduce Catt’s plurality.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Robles
W. V. Knott
Hillsborough County
Knott
Sidney J. Catt
Catt
State Board
Administration revenue bill passes Senate amid tariff fights
The emergency revenue bill aims to raise 205 million dollars annually from inheritances, duties on munition, higher income taxes, and creates a tariff commission. It includes a protective tariff on dyestuffs, anti dumping measures, and allows drastic retaliatory steps against Allied trade interference. Senate vote 42 to 16. conference to adjourn Thursday. Underwood leading opposition against tariff commission, defeated 55 to 5 with Bankhead Hardwick Shields and Vardaman supporting. Allied diplomats fear a non intercurse act and protest amendments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Simmors
Williams
Hoke Smith
Hughes
Penrose
Smoot
McCumber
House
Underwood
Bankhead
Hardwick
Shields
Vardaman
Wilson again signs eight hour law to ensure validity
President Wilson signed the eight hour bill for a second time in Washington tonight to remove questions about its constitutionality due to the Sunday signing. The unusual move aims to prevent railroads from arguing the law is not effective because it was signed on a Sunday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Three Negroes Are Given Sentences By City Court
Judge West presided a brief city court session with three colored defendants who waived jury trial and were found guilty. John Henry Thomas drawn $50 or six months for drunkenness near a church. Aleck Copeland $35 or five months for stealing a petticoat. Willie Young $40 or five months for stealing.
Fresh Potato Chips Raisin Bread at Arnold and Abney
The notice highlights available fresh potato chips and raisin bread from Arnold and Abney. It notes product offerings and the vendor names, signaling a local shop advertisement from the period.
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Arnold & Abney
Villa Moves North West Toward Pershing Force
San Antonio Texas September 5 The possibility that Villa is moving northeast to attack General Pershing's force was raised by General Funston after a telegram from General Bell El Paso confirmed a report from General Gonzales Juarez commander that Villa was at Santa Clara Canyon If true it is likely Villa plans to engage Pershing Funston warned there could be excitement soon.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Villa
Pershing
Funston
Bell
el Paso
Gonzales
Juarez
Santa Clara Canyon
Governor Harris to Speak in Athens Saturday Night
Governor Nate B. Harris heads to Athens Clarke county arriving in the city around dark by car to address residents at the Colonial Opera House at 8 30 pm. He has drawn large crowds in South Georgia and supporters say we’re with you Uncle Nat. The event will feature the S M C band and will invite ladies to attend.
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Nate B. Harris
Monroe
Athens
Clarke County
Colonial Opera House
South Georgia
Nat
The Line-up at Police Headquarters at Colonial Theatre
This afternoon at 3:00, through 11:00 tonight, the Colonial presents The Line Up at Police Headquarters. It is the first local showing of the popular feature about New York police operations. Tickets are ten and fifteen cents.
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The
Colonial
Police Department
New York
Health record shows low sickness on border troops
Washington reports from medical officers on the border indicate sickness among both regulars and militiamen fell below 2.5 percent last week. Six deaths occurred in the period, five among guardsmen and one among the regulars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Specials Today at Delicatessen Shop
California grapes oranges juicy lemons. New York sickle pears ripe tomatoes. Philadelphia cream cheese. Phone 1176.
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California
New York
Philadelphia
Public Schools of Athens 10 Open Fall Term
The fall term for Public Schools of Athens 10 begins this morning. Superintendent Bond oversees opening logistics, with city hall inquiries and staff preparations ongoing. Principals have been at their buildings since Monday, and new pupil admission cards issued suggest enrollment growth.
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Public Schools OF
Athens
Bond
Vaudeville Planed for Athens Theater Opening
Vaudville manager Funkenstein announces closure of the Colonial today for renovations until the 14th to launch a high class vaudeville bill. The opening show features The Line-up at Police Headquarters and a Chicago to Athens tour will bring top acts to the city. Athens will join major northern and southern cities in an ambitious vaudeville run.
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Colonial
Police
Funkenstein
Athens
Dixie
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Nashville
Memphis
Coroner's Inquiry Into Chafin Murder Resumes Today
The coroner's investigation into the death of Mrs Thadeus Chafin in Lexington will resume this afternoon around four. The inquisitorial hearing will collect and preserve facts and evidence relevant to the murder for any future trial. Governor Harris has authorized a $500 reward for conviction, increased by Nat Arnold and county authorities of Oglethorpe. The case draws wide attention.
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Thadeus Chafin
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Harris
Nat Arnold
Oglethorpe
Unusual joint wills probate in Clarke court
In Clarke Ordinary Court two joint or partnership wills of husbands and wives were probated in common form. Mrs. Sarah M. Morris and Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bernard each left property to spouses for life with executors named, the estates including realty notes and mortgages. Other probate actions included guardianship and administration rulings for multiple estates.
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Clarke
Sarah M. Morris
H. R. Bernard
Lee Bernard
Guy Bernard
Doctor Dies From Infantile Paralysis After Treating 100
Dr Earl C Peek aged twenty four assistant resident physician at Municipal Hospital Philadelphia died today from infantile paralysis after attending 100 children stricken with the disease He had been ill since Friday
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Earl C. Peek
Municipal Hospital
Suits Filed Against R R Auto Crash Reach Over 100000
Barrow Superior Court sees damage suits against Seaboard Railroad over an engine car collision near Winder on May 29 that killed G B Littlefield and injured H L and H A Littlefield. The widow seeks 36560, others 20000 and 15000. Three others died. additional suits reportedly filed by Atlanta attorneys push total beyond 100000.
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R. R.auto Crash
Pemberton Cooley
Jefferson
Shackelford & Meadow
Athens
Barrow Superior
Seaboard Railroad
Winder
G. B. Littlefield
H. L
H. A. Littlefield
H. L. Littlefield
British Cruiser Stops American Vessel Seizes Crew Member
An American schooner Marcus F E Urann, sailing from Pernambuco Brazil to Pensacola, was halted in the South Atlantic by a British cruiser. A German crew member H Hereleson was seized, and Captain Richardson reported the incident to officials. The Urann had been sixteen days out of Norfolk. the cruiser’s name remained undisclosed.
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Pensacola
Fla
Marcus FE. Urann
Pernambuco
Brazil
South Atlantic
J and H. Hereleson
Urann
Richardson
Norfolk
Grady Avenue Sidewalk Paving Nears Completion
The city is about finished with granolithic sidewalk paving on both sides of Grady avenue from the Boulevard to Prince avenue. Sidewalks on Chase street have already been completed for some time.
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Grady Avenue
Boulevard
Prince Avenue
Chase Street
Police arrest man on drunk charge with pistol
Police yesterday arrested Jim Drake for being drunk on the streets. He was found to have a pistol on his person and will face both jag and pistol charges before the recorder today.
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Jim Drake
Danish West Indies treaty ready for Senate signature
The foreign relations committee reports for ratification of the $25,000,000 Danish West Indies purchase treaty and submission to the senate in executive session. Senator Stone plans to call up the treaty if the opposition does not block it, with Borah expected to oppose ratification.
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Associated Press
Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Danish West Indies
Senate
Stone
Congress
Borah
No Address By Hon J J Brown Tonight
Hon J J Brown who was to speak here tonight cannot attend due to other engagements. Fresh tender beans shelled green peas ARNOLD ABNEY phone 1076 Winesap apples 30c peck Fine to cook Yellow yams 25c peck ARNOLD ABNEY
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J. J. Brown
Athens
Arnold & Abney
Allies Press In As Somme Front Holds Key Areas
From Washington dispatches the Anglo French lines tighten around Combles and Perrone on a twenty five mile Somme front as French and British hammer German positions and repel counterattacks. French gains include Erlu Ravinette Marrieres Wood Chilly and over 6500 prisoners since Sunday. Russians claim successes on the eastern front while Bulgarians seize Tutrakan and Debric in eastern Romania. Greece weighs war stance with reserve call ups amid unofficial signals.
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Associated Press
Washington
Combles
Perrone
Somme
Forest
Erlu
Ravinette
Marrieres Wood
Ginchy
Gullimont
Chilly
Roye
Chaulnes
Pripet
Carpathian Passes
Galicia
Berlin
Carpathians
Rumania
Tutrakan
Debric
Petrograd
Greece
American Mexican joint commission opens New London talks
Members of the American Mexican joint commission arrived on the yacht Mayflower for conferences to resolve the Mexican situation. Luis Cabrera will preside at the first meeting with Secretary Lane directing the next session. Border military differences likely to be discussed first and Pershing's withdrawal seen as a possible objective of the Mexican side.
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Associated Press
New London
Conn
General Pershing
Mexico
Chinese integrity fear Japan demands threaten China policy
Washington reports warned that extreme reading of Japan's secret demands on China may undermine U S policy protecting Chinese integrity. Messages indicate Tokyo seeks to place Japanese troops in Chinese territory beyond Chinese military control, risking a direct clash with American aims.
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Japan
Associated Press
Washington
China
Mongolia
Grocery item list hints at orchard and bakery products
A brief catalog of edible goods includes basket grapes Seckle pears scuppernongs pink meat cantaloupes almond macaroons and potato chips suggesting a market or store display of fresh produce and snacks.
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Seckle
Arnold & Abney
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Cora Hicks
F. W. Hicks
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Kennedy
S. M. C. Mill
Allen Kennedy
Waugh White
John R. White, Jr
Henry H. West
Marion West
J. L. Hawkes
Georgia Hawkes
J. W. Smith
R. Z. Tolbert
Scott Echols
Emma Echols
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