Alarm grows as boll weevil mounts in Georgia crops
Georgia cotton farmers face a rapidly spreading boll weevil invasion. State Entomologist R Lee Worsham warns eight to ten counties already infested as he urges urgent field clearance and stalk burning to curb the pest before winter. He credits federal aid from Dr. W A Pierce and Dr. George D. Smith for a strong cooperative response.
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Thomasville
Britain Bombards Belgian Coast to Ostend
The British squadron bombarded German positions along the Belgian coast up to Ostend this morning as World War I actions widen. Italy declares cotton contraband of war in a Rome dispatch to the Havas News Agency.
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Havas
Two Small City Fires Damage Awnings And Waste Cotton
Fire crews were called twice yesterday afternoon. A burning awning outside the Georgia National Bank corner caused several dollars in damage at the Southern Mutual Building, likely from a dropped cigar or cigarette. Minutes later a blaze at the Arnold mattress factory destroyed about 25 to 30 dollars worth of waste cotton as lint fed through machines, with little building damage.
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Georgia National Bank
Mattress Factory
Arnold Mattress Factory
Athens bankers report record business after holidays
Banks in Athens saw the year's strongest activity yesterday, despite a Monday holiday. The bustling day followed several holidays, with bankers hustling late as fall business appears ready to open and likely to be strong in the city and surrounding area.
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Athens
City Mission Board Meeting Set for Thursday Morning
The regular monthly meeting of the city mission board will be held Thursday at 11 o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. S. Parker.
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City Mission Board
A. S. Parker
Farmers Urge Congress Action on Cotton Contraband Relief
About 2000 farmers gathered at Danielsville for an agricultural rally and Farmers' Union meeting. S J Brown spoke on current farm topics and the cotton situation. A resolution by S J Tribble urged President Wilson to call an extra session of Congress to address Britain's contraband order and allied actions.
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Danielsville
Farmers’ Union
S. J. Tribble
Athens
Eighth
Georgia
Wilson
Congress
Great Britain
Pan American diplomats plan next steps toward Mexican peace
Washington reports Pan American Conference 10 will meet before Sept 15 to reply to factions about a peace conference. Carranza hidden reply possible. Villa and Zapata favor talks. Elsewhere Carranza captures Pedras Negras as Villa troops retreat, border tensions rise with militia rule and a border anti American uprising plot uncovered.
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Associated Press
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Mexico
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Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Convil Carranza
Torreon
Chihuhua
Icamore
Saltillo
Paredon
Pedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Benjamin Garza
Texas
Football players depart for Franklin Springs camp
A Georgia football squad left Athens with Coach Cunningham for Franklin Springs Royston to establish a two week camp before Sanford Field work. Regulars plus new players led by Hugh Culbreath from Tampa High School arrived, with Dezzledorf Hutchens and others joining later. Billy Powell and Dave Paddock expected, Horace Clements arrived, all to shape the team for fall.
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Tampa
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Calvary
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Newnan
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Brooklyn
Horace Clements
Athens
Six Year Old Boy Struck by Auto on College Avenue
Wilmer Stephens seven year old son of H E Stephens of College avenue was knocked down by an automobile driven by S Cutler near his home on College avenue. He was clinging to the rear of a wagon when the accident occurred and received painful but not serious injuries.
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Wilmer Stephens
H. E. Stephens
College Avenue
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County and State Tax Rates Set by Board of Roads and Revenues
The board fixed the county rate at 7.20 per thousand and the state rate at 4.30 per thousand, totaling 12.00 per thousand or 1.20 per hundred. Both rates are higher than last year. The session covered budget planning, routine bills, road and convict camp reports, and poor fund requests. A city delegation sought help for drinking fountains on Oconee street to serve horses and mules bound for Attous. No decision was made on extending concrete paving past the State Normal School campus.
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State Normal School
Earthquake Hits San Salvador and Guatemala
A strong quake was felt today in San Salvador and Guatemala. Jutiapa capital department was ruined. No deaths in San Salvador. several casualties in Santa Ana. Churches in Santa Ana, Sonsonata, and nearby villages were ruined.
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Associated Press
Lalibertad
Salvator
San Salvador
Guatemala
Jutiapa
Santa Ana
Sonsonata
Gold securities arriving from England to New York
Gold securities said to exceed eighty million arrived in New York from England via Halifax tonight, adding to a large shipment reported from London earlier. The import movement underscores tensions in the gold market as authorities monitor the transfers.
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Associated Press
New York
Eng
Halifax
Sea Board Air Line official visits Athens on business
Mr. Fred Geissler assistant general passenger agent of the Sea board Air Line Railway based in Atlanta spent the day in Athens on road business. He was hosted by Mr. J. Z. Hoke general commercial agent for the region and is well known in Athens for his regular visits.
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Fred Geissler
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Atlanta
Athens
J. Z. Hoke
Geissler
Lillian Lorain Appears in New Gowns at Elite Theater
Lillian Lorain returns to the Elite Theater this afternoon presenting 1915 gowns and tailored suits from three to eleven. The program features The Moonstone running eleven until close, with the star drawing a crowd for the fashion showcase and film.
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Lillian Loraine
ELITE
Lillian Lorrain
Neal
Navy
Citizens Meat Market Ad and Accident Report
An ad for Citizens Meat Market promotes fresh meats and produce with prices. A pedestrian was struck by a car near 769 College Avenue, suffered a scalp wound and ear gash, with bruises. doctors found injuries not serious.
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College Avenue
Citizens Meat Market
Doctor T. E. Jago Named For Second Ward Alderman
The second announcement for the office of alderman was made from the Second ward. Dr. T. E. Jago offers for the council seat to be filled at the December election. He has long lived and worked in Athens and is active in city improvements.
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T. E. Jago
Dr. Jago
Athens
Italian Steamer Alba Damaged by September Hurricane
The Italian steamer Alba, en route from Pensacola to Genoa, arrived in Philadelphia with decks damaged and water short after the September 3 hurricane. She was driven back to Bermuda latitude.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Alba
Pensacola
Genoa
Bermuda
Regular Council Meeting Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the mayor and council for September will be held this evening at 8 o'clock instead of 8:30 as during the summer months.
Barbecue Event by Ladies Society at Thomas Street Store
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church plans the season finale barbecue next Thursday September 9 in the former Dunaway Furniture store on Thomas Street. Dinner runs from 5 to 8 p m with tickets at 50 cents. All friends and former patrons are invited.
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Thomas Street
Dunaway Furniture Company
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