War delays and the Austro-Servian dispute timeline
A historian notes a few days delay in Germany declaring war after ruptured diplomacy with Austria. Austria and Russia seemed near an Austro-Servian accord before Germany pressured Russia and Paris. Germany sent an ultimatum to St Petersburg and Paris on July 31 and quickly declared war, arguing that delay might have saved Europe from calamity.
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Russia
Germany
St. Petersburg
Paris
Europe
Belgians Present At White House To Charge German Atrocities
The Belgian commission to the Decree te SLI Ee im Belgium was formally received at the White House where President Wilson and officials heard their address detailing charges against Germany. The Belgian protest includes lists of atrocities at Linameau Cramael Aerschot and Louvain and calls for international judgment.
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Belgium
White House
Wilson
Linameau
Cramael
Aerschot
Louvaine
Germans Reach Line Near Paris After Retreat
AP reports British and German positions as of September 16 show German forces retreating from Paris to a line from Noyean to Boisfort, north of Verdun, with Metz fortress on the left. The maneuver indicates a substantial German withdrawal over two weeks as the army reorganizes behind the Aisne and the Argonne forest.
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Associated Press
London
Tessi
Paris
Aioe
Rheim
Argonne
von Kluck
Aisne
Austrian losses exceed three hundred fifty thousand men
Russian official sources report the Austrian army’s defeat in Galicia is complete. The Austrian toll since Lemberg is estimated at 250,000 killed or wounded, 100,000 taken prisoner, and 400 missing. German efforts to salvage the army reportedly failed.
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Associated Press
London
Gal- Yela
Lembergell
Parens Sorviets
A P Correspondent Denies the Atrocities
An Associated Press staff correspondent says he could not substantiate reports of German atrocities in Belgium. He says he visited the conflict areas and found German soldiers generally considerate toward Belgians and noncombatants. He notes German officers refused food to allow prisoners to be fed.
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New York
Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
Wilson replies to Wilhelm on dum-dum bullets row
President Wilson today replied to Emperor William’s message protesting Allied use of dum-dum bullets. He said he read the communication with grave concern but declined to offer a final judgment, noting the issue requires careful consideration before any stance. The reply closely paralleled prior statements from the press.
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Washington
Wilson
William
United States
Dancing Classes Begin at Holman Building Oct 1
Miss Lucy Fleming announces ballroom and esthetic dance classes at the Holman building in Dillard Georgia starting October 1. For more information contact Miss Lucy Fleming in Dillard GA.
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Lucy Fleming
Holman Building
Dillard
Clarke County Bank Promises Loans for Small Borrowers
Clarke County Bank advertises services for small borrowers and invites customers to advertise their needs, signaling a community financing push.
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Clarke County Bank
University Opens 115th Session Amid War News
The University of Georgia began its 115th session with about 250 registered students, over 120 freshmen, and a strong sense of loyalty to the state and alma mater. Rev. C C Jarrell led devotions as dignitaries including Mayor Dorsey and Senator DuBose addressed the gathering. Attendance is expected to exceed last year despite war talk.
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Dorsey
Robert Toombs DuBose
L.C. Brown
Georgia
DuBose
Truce in Colorado as Miners Back Wilson Plan
In Trinidad on Sept 16 the miners’ convention voted to accept President Wilson's plan for a three year truce in the Colorado strike after meetings late today.
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Rome
Colorado
Associated Press
Trinidad
Miners’ Convention
Wilson
Ordination of Deacons at First Baptist Church
The following deacons elect will be installed Sunday morning at First Baptist Church W T Bryan J Y Carthers Dr L H Crow H W Head H P Lawrence Dr C N Walker R B Wipcate All deacons urged to attend the ordination for the church event.
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Federal mediation invoked to avert strike on Cotton Belt
St Louis Sept 16 The federal board of mediation was invoked by the St Louis and Southwestern railway to avert a strike. The invitation was accepted after a committee of conductors engineers and trainmen urged reinstatement of a discharged conductor accused of drunkenness.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Federal Board of Mediation
St. Louis & Southwestern Railway
Mr J E Wall Dies at Bogart Age Seventy Five
Death occurred at Bogart in the early hours yesterday of Mr J E Wall age seventy five, father of Athens doctor J M D Wall. Funeral and burial today at Bogart with Rev W M Saye officiating. Survived by three children M A Wall of Atlanta Ophelis Rylee of Bogart and Dr J M D Wall of Athens. Sheriff Had Marshall and others noted. Prisoner Willie B Tompkins arrested in Comer. East wind blowing at the time. Western Meat Market advertises fresh meats and fish.
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Madison County
Public Schools Open in Athens Amid Strong Turnout
Athens public schools opened for the fall term with about three hundred more students than last year on opening day. Superintendent Bond and the staff organized across campuses while the high school welcomed back Principal Mell after illness. Building delays at the high school push occupancy past Christmas, with later plans for a swimming pool and manual training facilities. Enrollment figures show gains in day and night white schools, totaling 2516 compared to 2236 last year. The first night turnout was bolstered by bad weather yet still higher than the previous year’s opening.
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Nantahala
Deamee St
Senate backs Florida customs move and sponge fisheries aid
Washington reports the Senate approved a bill to relocate Florida customs headquarters from Jacksonville to Tampa and approved a separate measure granting 3500 dollars to protect Florida sponge fisheries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Today
House
Florida
Jacksonville
Tampa
Naval stores men meet to organize in Pensacola
Pensacola reports naval stores operators and factors gathering in Montgomery on Saturday to form an organization for marketing naval stores. The Justice Department reportedly said such an organization would not violate antitrust laws.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Montgomery
Federal Department of Justice
Mr Wright Decides To Remain In Athens
The many friends of Mr. H C Wright manager of the McClure Ten Cent Co will be pleased to learn that he has decided to remain in Athens. Some time since the McClure Co offered him the management of the house in Chattanooga but after visit
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McClure Ten Cent Co
Athens
McClure Co
Hifi
Chattanooga
Lucy Cobb Institute Opens Its Fifty-Eighth Session
The Lucy Cobb Institute for girls in Georgia opened its fifty-eighth session with exercises in the Senty Stovall chapel. Attendance is strong with local students and a large contingent from other cities and states. Students represent ten to twelve states and come from prominent families.
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School For Girls
Georgia
Lucy Cobb Institute
Senty-Stovall
Rosh Hashanah Celebrations Set For Early Week In Athens
The Athens congregations plan Rosh Hashanah observance starting Sunday evening September 20 through Monday 21 with Orthodox communities also observing Tuesday 22. The article notes the holy nature of the day, its biblical basis, and the seventh month new moon significance. Mr Wright returns to manage the McChire Co. in Athens.
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