Towns Fall Before French Romanian Forces Across Front
British troops report heavy fighting along a 3.5 mile Somme front as they seize Ginchy and Leuze wood. French gain in Verdun trenches east of Fleury. Romanians strike in the Balkans, Transylvania, and Galicia as Russians aid, while Haliez forts are blown and Austrians retreat.
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Associated Press
Washington
Somme
High Wood
Leuze Wood
Ginchy
Verdun
Fleury
Dubrudjar
Rumania
Debrie
Transylvania
Otah Toplitza
Bucharest
Orsova
Danube
Haliez
Lemberg
Galicia
Petrograd
Dneister
Why Von Falkenhayn Was Fired by Kaisep
Wireless report from Berne says General Von Falkenhayn was dismissed as chief of the German staff for proposing a complete war plan change opposed by the emperor. He predicted Bulgaria would fall and urged abandoning the Balkan campaign and shortening the eastern front. Von Hindenburg called the advice childish cowardly and unworthy. The emperor then replaced Falkenhayn with Hindenburg.
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von Falkenhayn
Kaisep
Associated Press
London
Berne
Germany
von Falkehayn
Bulgaria
Balkan
France
von Hindenberg
Hindenberg
Mrs. J. C. Fambro Buried This Afternoon in Hartwell
Mrs. J C Fambro wife of Joe Fambro of Athens died after a illness at her parents home in Hartwell Georgia. She was thirty and mother to an eighteen month old child. Funeral set for Hartwell today at 3 PM. She formerly worked with the State College of Agriculture extension service and belonged to First Methodist Church Athens.
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Athens
J. C. Fambro
Hartwell
Miss Pearl Dickson
Joe Fambro
South Lumpkin Street
Probe Six Cent Loaf of Bread
United States District Attorney Charles F. Clyne opened an inquiry into the national association of master bakers plan to raise the small loaf price to six cents from five. He warned the plan could violate anti trust laws. Mr and Mrs W T Collins announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Saturday September ninth.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Charles F. Clyne
National Association of Master Bakers
Clyne
Villa speaks to residents after Chihuahua town capture
An American arriving in Paso, Texas reports Villa addressed the people of Statevo, Chihuahua, two weeks after his forces seized the town. He said his aim is to punish traitors and end Carranza, claiming he will soon command a larger army and noting no animosity toward the Gringoes despite their stronger fighting.
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Associated Press
Paso
Texas
Villa
Statevo
Chihuahua
Carranza
Britain Uses Intercepted Mail In Trade Policy
Washington reports Britain may use information from intercepted mail to bolster trade aims. U S officials warn such a policy risks grave harm to American interests and questions its compatibility with international law as Lloyd George defends broad public use of such information.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
United States
State Department
Lloyd-George
Stamp Tax Repeal Takes Effect Nationwide
Washington report states the general revenue bill became effective today wiping out the emergency revenue stamp tax and all stamps including those on telegrams, telephone messages, parlor car seats, bonds, debentures, notes, stock certificates, bills of sale, deeds, and related legal documents and even items like perfumery cosmetics and chewing gum.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Department
Augusta Wins Sally League Championship
Augusta defeats Columbia six to two to win the South Atlantic League title in the post season series finale in Columbia. The win comes in the fourth straight game of the series.
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Augusta
Associated Press
Columbia
S. C
Mrs. W. B. Nicholson Died Yesterday A. M.
Early yesterday morning Mrs. W B Nicholson of Tabernacle Street died after a long illness at age seventy. Survived by five children J E Nicholson Atlanta W E Nicholson Covington Mrs W F Harris Covington Mrs A A Patat R H Nicholson H K Nicholson all of Greene and Wilkes counties. Funeral from residence at 3 tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev S R Grubb. Pallbearers were the sons and sons-in-law. Interment in Oconee cemetery.
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W. 8. Nicholson
Tabernacle Street
J. E. Nicholson
Atlanta
W. E. Nicholson
Covington
W. F. Harris
A. A. Patat
R. H
H. K. Nicholson
Greene County
Wilkes County
Do Your Best Message Inspires Personal Effort
Motivational note urges individuals to strive for excellence by giving their best effort. Emphasizes value of diligence and commitment, suggesting achievement grows from consistent hard work and positive attitude.
Popular Vote Counts in Local Races Trump County Rule
The article explains that the Tuesday primary uses popular majorities to decide races for congress state senator solicitor general and judge rather than county unit totals. Every vote in any county counts toward the final outcome, with the candidate receiving the most individual votes district wide winning each race.
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Congress
Associations Set Meetings at Bethabara and Maysville
The Appalachee Baptist Association will meet at Bethabara Church near Bogart on Wednesday at 10 a m with Joe Woiasingame of Jersey as moderator. The Bishop church seeks membership. Sarepta Association of Athens churches will meet next week at Maysville.
Gamble Confident of Victory in Western Circuit Race
Solicitor General John B. Gamble expressed confidence that the Western Circuit will back him strongly on Tuesday. He has spent weeks in court and duties of his office, working in Gwinnett and Griffin cases while hoping Athens and Clarke supporters back the home candidate.
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John B. Gamble
Western Circuit
Gwinnett Court
Griffin
Athens
Clarke
Out of Sight Country Cousin Debate on Ripe Produce
A fragment from Farming Business presents a dialogue where Country Cousin notes growth underground while City Cousin questions ripeness, highlighting rural insight into agricultural practices and storytelling.
Opening Bill 15 Vaudeville Premier Sets High Class Shows
MR FUNKENSTEIN announces the opening bill for Thursday at the Colonial presenting high class vaudeville from top circuits. Rapoli performs with instrument playing juggling and cannon balls, June Dixon’s models pose reproducing famous works, Stroud trio offers refined acts, and LaTelle and Valveno display strength feats.
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Funkenstein
Colonial
Sullivan-Considing
Rapoli
June Dixon
Stroud
Baby Stroud
LaTelle
Valveno
J Glenn Davis Buys Vulcanizing Plant
J Glenn Davis purchases the vulcanizing plant beside Epps Garage from Mr McRae and plans modern operation serving the auto public with first class materials workmanship and prompt service. He will be fully equipped to do the best work.
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J. Glenn Davis
McRae
Epps Garage
Judge Gilbert Suggested as Lumpkin Successor
Rumor swirls around the vacant Georgia Supreme Court seat after Justice Lumpkin’s death. Intimation hints the appointment may wait until mid to late next week. Names floated include Judge Price Gilbert as a favored choice urged on Governor Harris.
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Gilbert
Lumpkin
Banner
Atlanta
Supreme Court
J. H. Lumpkin
Harris
Price Gilbert
Davison Seen as Best Pick for Prison Commissioner
Friends urge re election of R E Davison to the Georgia Prison Commission on Tuesday. They praise his proven duty, efficiency, and handling of new Highway Department duties, noting improvements in roads, farms, and the asylum. Voters urged to keep Davison on the ticket and avoid misreading it.
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Friends of
Hon
R. E. Davison
Office of Prison Commission
Georgia
Davison
Department of the State
Highway Department of Georgia
Rob Davison
Maine Campaign Closes After 292 Speeches
In Portland Maine the Maine campaign ended with 292 speeches in the final 24 hours. Republican Hughes and Democratic leaders spoke at closing programs. Both sides claimed victory with Democrats ahead by 3 000 and Republicans by 16 000 in vote totals.
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Maine
Associated Press
Portland
Republican
Hughes
Neat cider quest in a playful youngster tale
A boy named Alfred notices red cider in the ice box and considers how to obtain it. He tells his sister that every glance at the cider makes him feel twenty jolly. The fragment ends with a Theodore Roosevelt quote about fulfilling hard work.
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Alfred
Sister
Age Not Always a Remedy for Squint
A report notes that most infant squints may correct temporarily but can become permanent with school age or illness. The brain’s control over the eyes weakens, and even if the eye is straightened vision may be lost.
Simple joys outshine riches in Sabatier reflection
A quotation from Sabatier contrasts money bought joys with simple, enduring pleasures that expand the heart. It likens wealth to fireworks ignored by peasants who miss the quiet beauty of a summer night.
Be Neighborly on the Farm
The piece urges farm families to use the telephone to ease loneliness yet stresses that in person visits remain essential. It especially calls on adults to encourage young people to visit neighbors and keep their doors open for callers.
Japanese Breath Etiquette Cited To Cut Germ Spread
A doctor notes a custom in Japan known as iki no hiki, drawing breath sharply to prevent grip. He says the practice limits germ distribution by controlling where and on whom air is breathed, contributing to a lower infection rate.
Odd Marriage Staged Across State Line
Two motion picture players recently wed at Texarkana on the Arkansas Texas line used a publicity stunt by marrying in both states. Each spouse remained in a separate state during the ceremony to obtain dual licenses, a harmless ploy costing only the price of an extra license.
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Texarkana
Arkansas
Texas
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A. M
Hirst
Popular
Congressional
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Solicitor General
L. G. Hardman
Colonial Theatre
Bostow
Theodore Roosevelt
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