Russian Advances Surprise Call for Eight Million Reserves
London dispatch reports Russian successes in Galicia drive Austro German forces back across the Stripa river while threatening the Vilna Dvinsk railway. Dvina river area near Dvinsk is compromised and Vilna center shows German gains. British losses in Dardanelles listed. French youths may be called to arms. Russian Duma prorogued. Lloyd George forms committee on factory fatigue and efficiency.
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Associated Press
London
Stripa
Galicia
von Hindenburg
Vilna-Dvinsk
Dvina
Dvinsk
Vilna
Grodno
von Mackenson
Pripet
Pinsk
Prince Leopold
Russia
Dardanelles
Admiralty
Paris
Bulgaria
Petrograd
David Lloyd George
McCurdy Declines British War Shell Contract
Evansville Ind September 16 W H McCurdy president of a buggy company refused a British contract worth 15 million dollars saying he would not profit from war. He stated he was unwilling to thrive on war profits.
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Evansville
Ind
H. McCurdy
Biggest rattlesnakes reported in Georgia this fall
Special to the banner from Atlanta Georgia notes that Georgia has seen some of the largest rattlesnakes this year. F O Wade of Cordele killed a five foot ten inch snake with nineteen rattles and a button. Walter Pritchard of Cobb county killed a four foot rattler near the Fulton county line. W M Strickland near Savannah river killed a snake as large around as his arm, missing many rattles after a fight.
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Atlanta Ga
Georgia
F. O. Wade
C. Cordele
Walter Pritchard
Cobb County
Fulton County
W. M. Strickland
Savannah River
Richmond County
Day for Everything Good to Eat Cue Becomes Busy
A fragment notes a call to Jossey at 1176 T with a hint of an event or promotion titled Day for Everything Good to Eat. The text is incomplete but implies a scheduling or contact detail for a culinary promotion.
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Jossey
Seizures of meat cargoes by British prize court
The United States will not take action now over the condemnation of American meat cargoes by the British prize court. The State Department said preliminary steps were taken but American packers chose to pursue legal remedies in England. The prize court condemned most of the cargoes from four Norwegian ships, valued in the millions.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
State Department
England
Death by Self-Inflicted Carbolic Acid in Statham
Athens yesterday morning reported the death of George Mc Gee a Statham citizen about fifty years old who died by his own hand after sending his wife to a sick neighbor. He was found dead when she returned no cause was given for the act.
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Athens
George McGee
Statham
Julius Caesar at Lyric shown today on College Ave
The Lyric presents George Kleine’s Julius Caesar with Anthony Novelli as Caesar. The film features a massive crowd scene and high production value, drawing students and the public to see Shakespeare on screen. Showings begin 10:30 a.m. and run throughout the day, with the last reel at 10:30 p.m. Tomorrow promises Hippodrome’s New York amusement showcase.
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George Kleine
Lyric
College Avenue
Stone’s Place
Shake Speare
Julius Caesar
Kleine
Shakespeare
New York
College Ave
Warm weather expected across the South
Washington reports continued warm conditions for the South per the weather bureau forecast. Little temperature change is expected tonight or Friday in the eastern half of the nation.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Weather Bureau
Madison County Singing Convention Dates Set
The Madison County Singing Convention will meet at Rogers Church on the 17th 18th and 19th. Attendees are reminded to bring their books. Grover L. Sailers.
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Madison County
Rogers Church
Grover L. Sailers
Tragic death of four year old Shaw
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs L P Shaw died yesterday at their home 140 Park Street The funeral and burial will be at Princeton Factory today at 11 o clock a m in the city.
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Cleveland
University of Georgia registration climbs to 376 students
Registration at the University of Georgia rose to 376 by closing time yesterday, 52 more than the opening week total last year. The rapid enrollment suggests a modest year over year rise, with a $2.50 late fee to be charged if students register by Saturday evening.
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University of Georgia
Five Deaths Reported in Texas Border Skirmish
Brownsville reports trumpet musician Harold T. Forney of Watertown New York died from wounds suffered last Monday in the Los Indies ranch clash. His death raises the U S military toll to five since Mexican bandit raids began two months ago. The Mexican independence day celebration proceeded without incident.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Harold T. Forney
Watertown
N. Y
Third Cavalry
Los Indies Ranch
United States
Bryan Opposes Allied Loan in Statement at Court
Washington September 16 William J Bryan denounced the proposed American loan to the Allies in a statement as he left the attorney general's office. He had gone to seek the appointment of a federal judge for the Nebraska district.
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Associated Press
Washington
William J. Bryan
Attorney General’s Office
Nebraska
Governor Manning May End Street Car Strike
In Columbia South Carolina on September 16 the street railway dispute shows signs of settlement through unofficial mediation by Governor Manning after a day marked by three clashes. A striker stopped a Main Street car and tugged the motorman off board. Alfred Wallace, head of the trolley firm, was saved from a mob by police as he attempted to strike a striker. A strike sympathizer was struck with a spade handle earlier.
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Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Manning
Main Street
Alfred Wallace
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
South
Clayton Street
Harris
Macon
Milledgeville
Cobb Street and Prince Avenue Closed While Paving
For a few days driveways on Cobb street and Prince avenue near their junction are closed pending paving. Drivers exiting Hill into Cobb and toward Prince must turn back after entering a narrow street. The closures may extend a day or two longer.
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Cobb Street
Prince Avenue
Hill
Cobb
Prince
Susan B Anthony Amendment Endorsed by Women Voters
In San Francisco on September 16 women voters in a suffrage convention endorsed the Susan B Anthony constitutional amendment granting federal women’s suffrage through Congress. The congressional union will oppose any other approach.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Congress
Women Voters
Congressional Union
Red Cross Appeal to Aid Starving in Mexico City
Mexico City on September 16 reports an appeal to the American Red Cross for funds to continue relief work. Charles J. O Connor, Red Cross representative, warns that without more funds from Washington three weeks of supplies remain and death and starvation may follow. General Devol confirms Rockefeller Foundation contributed 25 000 dollars to further Red Cross relief efforts in Mexico.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
American Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross
Charles J. O'Connor
Rew Cross
General Devol
O'Connor
Devol
Rockefeller Foundation
Mexico
Damages sought in suit against three young men
The city court adjourned in a $5,000 damage suit by J. B. Dudley against Henry Culp Henry Hodgson and Norbet Epting after the plaintiff alleged wounds and medical costs. Other cases included Haddock vs National Bank settling, and guilty pleas in thefts at St Marys hospital. Court resumes at 9 a.m. with Dudley v Culp to finish, then criminal docket.
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Wm. Haddock
the National Bank
Haddock
William Haddock
Tha
Bernstein Brothers
Wolff
State
Jas. Harris
Jessie Goosby
Miss Slaughter
St. Mary’s Hospital
Dudley
Billion Dollar Loan Shrivels to Five Hundred Millions
New York report on September 16 says the Anglo-French loan proposal shrank from a billion dollars to five hundred million in Wall Street chatter. Bankers expect five hundred million suffices and a higher ask would trigger counter terms. A pro-German participation rumor arose after James J. Hill met with Kuhn Loeb & Company.
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Associated Press
New York
Anglo-French Commission
Wall Street
James J. Hill
Kuhn Loeb & Company
White Children Increase in City Public Schools Opening Week
Superintendent Bond reports 250 more white children in the opening week than last year with only one additional teacher. Nearly 100 pupils were moved to desks and an extra room at Childs street. Total attendance exceeds last year by over 300 across grades in the second day. Bond plans near-constant oversight with a dedicated city hall office and afternoon presence at schools.
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Athens Public
Bond
College Avenue
Childs Street
City Hall
German toys arrive in U S from Zaandyk voyage
The first cargo of German made toys to reach the United States this year was unloaded from the Holland American Line steamer Zaandyk in Philadelphia. About 1,200 cases carried toys mostly handmade in the Black Forest region of Germany. The Zaandyk arrived yesterday from Rotterdam.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Germany
Rotterdam
Betts Family Called To Stone Mountain Funeral
Dr. Neese Betts and Messrs Burke Betts Ben Betts and Park Betts were summoned yesterday to Stone Mountain to attend the funeral of their sister in law Mrs George Betts.
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Neese Betts
Burke Betts
Ben Betts
Park Betts
Stone Mountain
George Betts
Plan favors auxiliary reserve to Army Navy Union
Atlantic City September 16 a plan favoring an auxiliary reserve to the Army and Navy Union was adopted at the union's annual encampment. The proposal would permit immediate membership for reputable United States citizens in a crisis in international affairs.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Army and Navy Union
United States
Fresh Cream Puffs and Cakes Ad from Arnold and Abney
An Athens area advertisement from Arnold and Abney offers fresh cream puffs and silver cake at 10c and 25c respectively. It also seeks 20 to 50 acres of land within 3 to 5 miles with terms, for box 26, Jefferson, Ga. 3t.
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Angel
Arnold & Abney
Athens
Jefferson, Ga
Deaths at James J. Lee Farm Shock Mississippi Town
A coroner ruled Monroe M. Lee killed his wife and two daughters before shooting himself after findings at his Clyde area farm six miles from McLaurin. The Lee family was visiting the farm when the tragedy occurred.
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Associated Press
Hattiesburg
Miss
James J. Lee
Lee
McLaurin
Clyde
Monroe M. Lee
Georgian Magazine seeks subscriptions to save its publication
The Georgian monthly magazine at the University faces continued losses and possible suspension. The university plans to help restore its finances and keep it on the air, urging every Georgia man to ask a board member for a subscription.
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Georgia Spirit
Georgia
Pink Hilliard Granted Parole After Commutation
Judge Geo C. Thomas received notice from the capitol that the governor signed a commutation for Pink Hilliard of this place. Hilliard, serving a fifteen year highway robbery sentence, will be freed on parole. Bob Lily, convicted for the same act, was paroled a few days earlier.
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Geo. C. Thomas
Capitol
Pink Hilliard
Bob Lily
William Sizer Falls On Hill Street Injures Head
William Sizer, son of R. W. Sizer, stumbled in a ditch in front of Mayor Dorsey’s home on Hill street during opening festivities. He struck his head, was stunned and unconscious briefly, but suffered no serious injury.
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Hill Street
William Sizer
R. W. Sizer
Dorsey
Neal of Navy at the Banner and Elite theater
The Banner and the Elite theater present Neal of Navy today. The story thickens with Lilian Lorraine in a fascinating role as audiences follow the ongoing serial.
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Neal
Navy
Banner
Lillian Lorraine
Elite
Produce Market Starts Sale of Fruits and Vegetables
Soft peaches sickle pears and head lettuce featured in Arnold and Abney sale items. Local grocer advertises fresh produce and fruit varieties, highlighting seasonal picks and pricing.
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Arnold & Abney
Ann Murdock Stars In Marion Today At Royal Family
Ann Murdock appears at Marion today in A Royal Family and stands out as the Princess of Arcadia. The Royal Family features Nat Goodwin Otis Skinner and a distinguished cast from the Broadway revival of The Celebrated Scandal. The story centers on a reared as a boy princess who fights for war and resists a peace proposal and marriage to the Crown Prince. The film promises unusual, novel situations and strong entertainment value.
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Ann Murdock
Marion
Nat Goodwin
Otis Skinner
Charles Frohman
Lyceum Theatre
New York
Miss Murdock
Mrs. Mary Foster Mobley Dies in Georgia
Mrs. Martha Foster Mobley of Monroe dies at a private hospital in Atlanta. Funeral from First Baptist church in Monroe after removal from Barclay and Brandon's. Survived by husband Albert B. Mobley, parents Judge and Mrs. F. C. Foster, two sons Albert and Coleman, two brothers Albert and Fred Foster, sisters Mrs. Harvey Stovall and Mrs. Manor Wade.
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Banner
Atlanta
Martha Foster Mobley
Monroe
Barclay & Brandon's
First Baptist Church
Albert
Fred Foster
Harvey Stovall
Athens
Manor Wade
Madison
Wilson to Vote in Princeton Primaries and On Suffrage
President Wilson plans to travel to Princeton on September 18 to vote in the regular state primaries. He may state his position on woman suffrage at the October 19 vote. Call Jossey at 1176 for details.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Princeton
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