Speed of Russian revolt depends on movement pace
News from Petrograd and Washington debates whether Kerensky or Korniloff can prevail. Officials warn rapid developments could avert civil war or monarchy return, while slow progress risks dictatorship, separate peace with Germany, or other drastic outcomes as Russians brace for turmoil.
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Washington, D. C
Russia
Korn-off
Kerensky
Petrograd
Korniloff
Germany
Desperate German efforts to seize American gold
Washington reports German agents in the United States and neutral countries pursuing gold to replenish Berlin's reserves. Submarine activity near England allegedly targets merchant ships for gold and precious metals. Much of America’s gold reportedly moved to South America and Japan, with claims of exports through neutrals. Fresh Raisin Bread advertised by Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
England
South America
Japan
Latin American independence tied to U S support
Doctor Bez, Paraguay’s minister, said in Washington that Latin America’s peace and independence depend on moral support from the United States. He argued the current war shows southern republics need protection as Germany sought a war of conquest there to weaken the United States and Britain.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Latin-America
Doctor Bez
Staes
Germany
Latin America
England
Clarke County Seed Wheat Available for Farmers
Clarke County offers one hundred bushels of high quality seed wheat at cost to Clarke farmers for sowing on local farms. Applications may be made to Clerk Tate Wright of the Board of Commissioners or County Agent Burns at the courthouse.
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Clarke
Clarke County
Tate Wright
Board of Commissioners
Burns
U S Control Sugar Industry Initiated by Government
Washington September 11 the entire American sugar industry will go under government control October 1 under a licensed system covering manufacture refining and imports. The move aims to curb speculative prices and ensure equitable distribution with presidential approval.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tobacco Fund Still Growing for Soldiers in France
The appeal notes tobacco for American troops in France costs eight to ten times higher there, urging readers to give a little to the Tobacco Fund. It emphasizes gratitude for soldiers of freedom and asks contributions to reach several hundred dollars quickly.
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France
Freedom
Final Vote Delayed on Soldiers and Sailors Insurance Bill
Washington reports the final vote on the soldiers and sailors insurance bill was delayed again in the House as opponents pressed for changes. Administration leaders predicted passage tomorrow without material changes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Soldiers and Sailors Insurance
Sensational London Trial Ends in Acquittal
London headlines soared as Lieutenant Douglas Malcolm was found not guilty of murder in the case of Anton Baumberg, a self styled count. The defense argued the homicide occurred in defense of his wife’s honor, marking one of London’s most sensational trials in years.
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Associated Press
London
Douglas Malcolm
Anton Baumberg
Malcolm
Baumberg
Wants Correspondents To Accompany Troops
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts urged Secretary Baker to cable General Pershing to allow newspaper correspondents to accompany American troops abroad. He argued they would travel with state troops to inform home readers about the soldiers' progress.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Representative Gallivan
Massachusetts
Baker
Pershing
Stae
Children and Women in Germany Rally Against Wilson
German children and women mobilize against President Wilson over his peace stance. In Hamburg area public schools join a demonstration sending telegrams to the emperor and Von Hindenburg. Resolutions denounce Wilson and vow to persevere in the war until German victory is achieved.
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Germany
Prest Wilson
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Wilson
Hamburg
Emperor
von Hindenburg
Short Term Certificates Oversubscribed
Washington D C Sept 11 oversubscribed for 3 000 000 000 in short term treasury certificates closed today complete figures not yet tabulated Fresh package Grits Arnold & At ey have them
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Arnold & Atey
Hat Day Proclamation in Athens Declares September 15 1917
Athens proclaims National Hat Day with a citywide observance on Saturday September 15 1917. The mayor urges residents to discard old hats and welcomes new styles as hatters advertise specials in The Banner Friday and Saturday.
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Athens
State of
Georgia
Custon
Must Remain Steel Hard Says Hindenburg
Amsterdam reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg declares Germany will stay steel hard behind the emperor and reject foreign interference as it shortens the war. He cites President Wilson's words and emphasizes unity and resolve among Germans.
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Marshal von Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Russian and Romanian Forces Press Offensives in Balkans and Fronts
The AP reports Russian troops on the Riga front fear a German push deeper into Russia while on the Bukowina front and in lower Romania Russian and Romanian forces have taken the offensive, claiming victories over German invaders. Verdun sees reduced action as German counter attacks ease, with artillery active in Flanders and raids on hospitals continuing, the latest strike at Dunkirk wounding five women.
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Associated Press
Riga
Russia
Bukowina
Rumania
Verdun
Flanders
Dunkirk
Lansing Seeks 30000 Aid for Americans in Germany
Secretary Lansing asked Congress to appropriate 30000 dollars to aid American citizens in Germany or German occupied territory and to assist American prisoners of war.
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Lansing
Germany
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Secreary
Congress
Jury convicts woman of second degree murder in child killing
In Johnsbury Virginia on September 11 Mrs Alvin Kenniston was found guilty of murder in the second degree for taking part in the killing of Alice M Pradshaw an eight year old crippled neighbor child. The jury deliberated for forty minutes.
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Associated Press
Johnsbury
Alvin Kenniston
Alice M Pradshaw
Sunday Schools of Clarke in Annual Convention
Clarke county Sunday schools held their annual convention at the Winfield Baptist church with leaders and Atlanta experts D W Sims and B F Sperow. The program featured readings sermons and teaching methods for Sunday schools and a future program outlined for Wednesday. Colored churches in Athens organizing a county convention with Ebenezer church hosting sessions and white and colored leaders on the program.
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Sunday Schools OF Clarke
Winterville
Clarke County
Baptist
Clarke
Sec
D. W. Sims
Atlanta
B. F. Sperow
M. H. J. Oldham
J. Cartledge
J. M. Pound
Athens
Ebenezer Church
Broad and
Newton Streets
Four Tage Blatt Officials Arrested Over Espionage Case
Philadelphia Tage Blatt workers arrested after raid on offices. Four men charged with violating the espionage act. Minutes from directors meeting show two directors complained editorials were not vigorous enough per federal agents.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Tage Blatt Company
Bank executive embezzled 300000, bank to reimburse
Comptroller Williams issued a statement saying the late J B Martin Dale, president of the Chemical National Bank of New York, embezzled about 300000 from a wealthy depositor. The bank will make good the full amount.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
WiMiama
J. B. Martin,dale
Chemical National Bank
New York
Argentina Cabinet to Meet on Swedish Legation Situation
Buenos Aires reports long delayed dispatches from Ambassador Noon in Washington, lacking full details the foreign office seeks. A cabinet meeting will be held to consider the situation and how to use Secretary Lansing.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Washington
Foreign Office
Lansing
City School Sealed Bids Sought For Supplies
The office of the Superintendent of Schools will receive sealed bids by noon on September 17 for items including crayons soap cleaners mops brooms ink and paper. Bids may be rejected in whole and the committee led by George H. Palmer reserves final authority. Wed Thu Sat.
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Superintendent of Schools
Sanatos
George H. Palmer
Young preacher shoots five-foot road crane on Conmeres road
Yesterday Rev. 8 R Belk and his son Rev. 8 H Balk sighted a large crane by the roadside. The younger preacher fired at the bird, which stretched over five feet from tip to wingtip, and waded into a pond to retrieve it. They will taxidermize the creature and keep it as a curiosity.
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R. Belk
H. Balk
Conmeres Road
Recruits Signed Up Yesterday Include Casey and Archer
Among yesterday's enlistments are David P. Casey of Gillsville serving Q M C in the National Army and Henry B Archer of Jefferada serving in the Infantry of the Regular Army.
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David P. Casey
Gillsville
National Army
Henry 8. Archer
Jefferada
Infantry
Regular Army
Local residents visit kin across state lines
Mrs Bertha Roberts and Miss Mina Roberts with Vera Roberts return from Apalachee relatives. Florence Hampton Allie Shaw Mina and Vera Roberts visit Cora Morrow and Miss Louis Iams Sunday. Mrs John Williams and Miss Williams drove to Gatnegyilis.
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Mra
Bertha Roberts
Mina
Vera Roberts
Apalachee
Florence Hampton
Allie Shaw
Vera
Roberts
Cora Morrow
Louis Iams
John Williams
Miss Williams
Gatnegyilis
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U. S
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Robert 0. Arnold
Ommcials
Sims
Redding
Pryor
W. R. ‘Tack
W. R. Colle
Argentina
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