Greece Mobilizes Amid Balkan Tension and Rumors
The Athens convention of the chamber of deputies is called to declare martial law and place state railways at government disposal amid Greece mobilization linked to Bulgarian preparations. Russia's progress in Galicia and Volhynia influences Balkan dynamics as Romania may join.
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Balkan
Greece
Associated Press
London
Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Bulgaria
Romania
Turkey
Galicia
Volhynia
Styr
Rumania
Russia
Serbia
von Megigedsen
Pripet Marches
Witii Piaces
Hisbak
Vilna
Iandenburg
Berlin
Labassee Canal
Arras
Artois
Champagne
Lorraine
Liverpool
Buenos Aires
Greece to join other warring nations in near future
Advices from Athens report unanimous approval by all parties and the press of Greece government measures in defense. All Greek stammers are requisitioned and railroads placed at government disposal. A moratorium will be immediately established.
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London
Athens
Greece
Mexicans in Carranza Uniforms Attack Texas Town
Bandits in Carranza uniforms attacked Progreso Texas today. Private Henry W. Stubblefield of Troop B Twelfth Cavalry was killed and Captain A V Anderson wounded as about eighty Mexicans looted the post office from a trench across the Rio Grande.
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Texas
Associated Pest
Brownsville
Progreso
Henry W. Stubblefield
Twelfth Cavalry
A. V. Anderson
Stubblefield
Half Billion War Loan Seen Practically Certain
A major government fund is expected to reach roughly 500 million dollars to finance ongoing war efforts. Officials express strong confidence the loan will proceed, highlighting its role in sustaining military operations and related expenditures.
Anglo French loan may be limited to half a billion
New York reports tonight indicate the Anglo French loan likely will not exceed 500 million dollars and possibly less. Negotiations reportedly reached Paris and London for approval while pro German banks are said to have signified intent to subscribe. Five year notes at five percent interest are expected to be issued for this amount.
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Associated Press
New York
Paris
London
Coast Cities Prey to Air Attacks Warns Engineer
John H. Freeman, former president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, told the International Engineering Congress in San Francisco that American seacoast cities face bombardment risk from air attacks if the nation is at war. He cited conflagration conditions across every Atlantic and Pacific coast city.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
John H. Freeman
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
International Engineering Congress
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Athens Mobilizes Large Car Convoy for Macon Meeting
The Athens Chamber of Commerce urges at least fifty cars to join the Seeing Georgia Tour to Macon for the Wednesday and Thursday meeting. The event will determine the location of a new highway, making strong Athens representation essential as other cities also commit full turnout.
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Athens
Georgia
Macon
Chamber of Commerce
Athens urged to push for Georgia highway routes
Co. D. Flanigen, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, urges a strong Athens delegation to a Macon meeting next week to establish twelve Georgia automobile routes. He warns nonattendance means Athens may lose influence in route selection and progress.
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Athens
Clarke County
Macon
Georgia
State Highway Commission
Co. D. Flanigen
Chamber of Commerce
Official Blank for Entry in Seeing Georgia Tour
Citizen signs official entry form for the Second Seeing Georgia Tour. The letter requests mail submission to Mr Martin J Abney with destination Athens and Macon Georgia and includes car details and timing for departure and assignment of car number.
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Martin J. Abney
Athens
Georgia
Macon
Corn Products sold 22 mills after absorbing them
New York September 24 testimony in the government suit to dissolve the Corn Products Refining Company stated that the firm sold twenty two mills after absorbing them, as part of the case's detailed accounting of corporate actions.
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Associated Press
New York
Corn Products Refining Company
Weather Warning for Jamaica Storm Moves Westward
Weather Bureau issues warning as storm roars southeast of Kingston Jamaica likely moving west to northwest. Early war news reports reinforcements under Captain Anderson forcing Mexican raiders to retreat to the river after taking to boats.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Kingston
Jamaica
Anderson
War Department
Funston
Citizens Advised to Boil Drinking Water for Few Days
A meeting of the city board of health and city officials adopted a resolution urging residents to boil drinking water. Unusually turbid river water and unsatisfactory filter operation prompted caution, with expected improvement in a day or two.
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J. P. Proctor
Health Board
City Board of Health
Echo of the LaSalle Trust Bank Collapse Reappears in Cross Bill
The LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank, led by William Lorimer, faces a cross bill in Chicago circuit court seeking 1.25 million dollars. Central Trust Company and ten individuals are named, with cash routed through LaSalle National Bank and notes from LaSalle organizers. The suit alleges improper manipulation and a return of funds after a state auditor's certificate. Sealshipt Oysters noted as fresh in an adjacent line.
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Associated Press
Chicago
LaSalle Street Trust and Savings Bank
William Lorrimer
LaSalle Trust Co
Central Trust Company
Illlinois
Central Trust
LaSalle National Bank
LaSalle Trust
Georgia Opens Football Season With Home Event
Elks of Athens held a late night house warming at the Athens Home with guests invited for the occasion. Addresses were given by Aaron Cohen W A Mallory and Wartick of a New York lodge. A string band performed, refreshments served, and Exalted Ruler Hob Arnold praised the lodge's strong start to the season.
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Athens
Hob Arnold
Class Rush at Princeton Death Sparks Rush Discontinuation
Princeton Sept 24. Heart failure caused by participation in the annual class rush led to the death of Stockton Wells a freshman from Madison New Jersey. Four classes tonight decided to discontinue the class rushes for the year.
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Associated Press
Princeton
Stockton Wells
Madison
N. J
Local grocer touts wide range of foods and household items
A Bloomington seller advertises a large stock including mustard, dressings, pickles, juices, olives, milks, canned goods, coffee, tea, spices, macaroni, fish, fruit, meats, baking products, soaps, oils, tobacco, and fresh produce. He invites customers to call for quick delivery and promises fresh milk and bread twice daily.
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Whitehouse
Campbell’s
Campbells
Virginia
Gorman
Libby
Morris & Company
Maxwell House
Gibbs
Temple Garden
McCormack
National Biscuit Company
Ideal
Vanity
Georgia meets Newberry in afternoon football clash
Georgia University football faces Newberry this afternoon at Sanford Field with a 3 30 kickoff. Newberry arrives strong and well trained, offering Athens fans a test of strength and speed as Coach Cunningham tests players in real game action before the 1915 season.
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Georgia University
Newberry
Sanford Mead
Holland Hotel
Cunningham
Athens
Palm Tree State
Clemson
Citadel
University of South Carolina
Furman
Wofford
Porter Military Academy
Davidson
General Blanco to be court-martialed in Mexico
El Paso reports General Lucio Blanco arrested with General Eulalio Gutierrez at Saltillo on an unstated charge. Clemmency efforts before General Obregon failed, and Blanco now faces court-martial amid tensions with the Gutierrez faction over a peace plan.
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Associated Press
el Paso
Texas
Obregon
Lucio Blanco
Eulalio Gutierrez
Saltillo
Blanco
Gutierrez
Work Day for the Orphans Observed Across Georgia
Georgia church groups and unaffiliated supporters observe the annual Work Day for the Orphans. Many donate earnings to Georgia orphanages, with reports of the day’s gifts to be announced tomorrow in Sunday schools of several churches.
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Orphans” of
Georgia
Josssey's Specials for Saturday
Fresh tender beans five cents a quart butter beans five cents a quart green shelled peas ten cents a quart fresh cabbage two and a half cents a pound Yem potatoes twenty five cents a peck Porto Rico yams thirty cents a peck Irish cobbler potatoes two cents a peck fresh turnip salad twelve and a half cents a peck fresh country eggs Nice fat fries thirty three and a half cents each half grown fries eighty seven cents each Kew fat hens fifty cents each Extra large lemons twenty cents fore large cooking apples Acook Fine eaters ppler Mert Kel oL Palent Ene er New White Peas ten cents the quart Green Butters Beans Arnold and Ab
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