Russians Lose Kovno as German Guns Open Railway Route
London reports German forces capture Kovno using 16 inch guns. The fall threatens the Petrograd frontier and Baltic rail links, with large booty and many prisoners claimed. Separate dispatches note Austrian bombardment of Pela gosa and Greece Italy tensions. Galveston suffers severe storm damage. 14 dead, many homes ruined and waters rising.
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Associated Press
London
Kovno
Vilna
Warsaw
Petrograd
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Galicia
Brest-Litovek
Courland
Old Negro Woman Dies of Injuries in Porch Shooting
Adaline Lester aged woman, shot on the College avenue back porch by her son in law Son Stovall, died yesterday morning from wounds. Stovall, who had attacked his wife on the porch, was later shot by officers and died the following night.
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Adaline Lester
Stovall
Cohen-Myers
College Avenue
Stern
Dog days save Atlanta ball team again yesterday
The Atlanta team avoided loss as hot conditions and a late rally kept them in contention. Key players delivered stability through the fourth quarter, preserving a hopeful position in the standings.
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Atlanta
Carranza arrest of British journalist sparks protest
Vera Cruz reports Henry W. Frances, a British subject and newspaper man, was arrested and held incommunicado after Lansing warned such actions would anger the United States. He was accused of publishing unfavorable news about Carranza. Starved women and children are reported in Mexico City, with Red Cross officials noting daily street fatalities. Villa's peace reply is favorable to U.S. efforts for a restored Mexican government, while Carranza’s stance remains unclear. Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire reached Vera Cruz. Brazilian Minister Jose M. Cardoso de Oliveira visited New Orleans on his way to Washington, praising U.S. efforts but declining to discuss Mexican affairs.
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Associated Press
Galveston
Tex
Courier
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Tremont Hotel
Hotel Galvez
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Carranza
Henry W. Frances
Lansing
Pueblo
Mexico
Mexico City
Red Cross
Villa
U. 8
Washington
Louisiana
New Hampshire
N. O
Jose M. Cardoso de Oliveira
Mr Potts Injured in Fall at Lucy Cobb Institute
Yesterday morning John Potts, a well known contracting painter and Civil War veteran, was injured when he fell from a window at Lucy Cobb Institute while supervising repainting. He suffered a head gash a wrenched shoulder and other painful wounds after an vertigo induced fall from several feet.
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John Potts
Lucy Cobb Institute
Dry Batteries Up Prices Hit Auto Users
Atlanta reports dry batteries have risen sharply due to scarce chemicals sourced abroad. The war and tax factors drive costs into everyday goods, affecting auto owners, door bells, gasoline pumps, and other common uses relying on dry cells.
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Atlanta
Deafness Strikes long-time Dorsey Servant Aunt Mandy
Aunt Mandy Cammons, longtime employee of Mayor and Mrs. W. F. Dorsey, woke to complete deafness yesterday morning. Doctors diagnosed a sudden brain-related condition such as a stroke or clot. She continued her duties pending medical advice.
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Mandy Cammons
Mr C E Dandridge Visits Athens
Mr C E Dandridge of Baltimore guest of Mr R B Freeman in Athens. He works with the Pennsylvania Railroad in Baltimore and holds an important position. He praises Athens as one of the most progressive growing cities he has visited.
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C. E. Dandridge
Baltimore
R. 8. Freeman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Athens
Tax Receiver J H Dorsey Reports Improvement
J H Dorsey tax receiver for this county has recovered from illness after overexertion preparing for a Masonic barbecue. He had been confined to his South Lumpkin street home but is now improving.
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J. H. Dorsey
South Lumpkin Street
Governor Signs Bill 10 Amending Athens City Charter
The governor signed a bill amending the Athens charter authorizing the city to levy court costs and fines, extend police jurisdiction to protect water supply, and provide permanent registration. Clarke County representatives urged veto before intervention, but city officials pressed for signing to make the measure operative.
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Athens
City of
Pnd
Jeff Road
Danelsville Road
Board of Health
Polie
Clarke County
Stovall
Father Abducts Daughter After Long Custody
Dooley of Oconee county abducted his granddaughter from Oscar Pooley in Gwinnett county after she had lived with her grandparents for years. The Easville case noted no legal remedy as Dooley claimed the child. The grandfather learned he had no legal adoption and sought US law avenues with no clear procedure available.
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Éhite
Georgia
H. H. Dooley
Hirstville
Oconee County
Oscar Pooley
Gwinnett Country
Mit
Dooley
Oscar Dooley
Evry
Gwinnett County
Eastville
Gwin- Bett
Uete Dooley
U. S
W. G. Cornett
Athens
United States
Diversification Plan for Georgia Crops Debated by Chamber
Georgia and the south push crop diversification with International Harvester funding. Athens Chamber of Commerce formed a committee led by Harry Hodgson to study the plan and devise execution steps. The effort aims to start district diversification work in the state.
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Georgia
South
Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Athens
International Harvester Co
Chamber of Commerce
Flanigen
Wessis
Harry Hodgson
M. J. Abney
J. F. Tibbetts
H. J. Rowe
D. F. Miller
J. D. Moss
J. W. Morton
J. Warren
Mith
J. T. Pittard
Hodgson
Appointment of Mr C B Arnow as state gamer and fish commissioner
Atlanta August 18. An announcement is expected soon naming Mr C B Arnow of St Marys as state game and fish commissioner to succeed Charleo Davis whose term ends September 30. Arnow will move to Macon to be near the center of the state as plans include widespread farmer education and farm club programs aided by International Harvester after years of success in Alabama and Tennessee.
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John W. Hammond
Atlanta
Arnow
St. Marys
Charleo
Davis
Armon
Macon
Jwill
International Harvester Co
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
Jury Revisors Complete Year Certification Lists
Yesterday the board of jury revisors completed their work for the year and signed certificates, placing all listed names into the jury boxes. The traverse jury lists 687 names while the grand jury lists show 250 names. Members include Jack F. Jackson J Berper Wier R J Hardeman Henry Comer J G Paine and M M Arnold who was excused for a Pacific exposition trip with his wife.
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Board of Jury
Court House
Mesers
Jack F. Jackson
J. Berper Wier
R. J. Hardeman
Henry Comer
J. G. Paine
M. M. Arnold
Athens physicians gather for ninth district medical meeting
About sixty doctors attended the Ninth district medical association meeting in Athens. Addresses by Dr. W. S. Goldsmith of Atlanta and locals Dr. T B Bonner and Dr. Robins were followed by talks on legislation and water supply protection. Officers elected included Dr. Stewart Brown Royston president and Dr. G S Smith Athens vice president, with Dr. E M Coleman Athens secretary treasurer.
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Aeery
Athens
W. B. Hardman
Ninth District Association
Atlanta
T. 8. Bonner
Lavonia
J. B. Robins
Siloam
W. 8. Goldsmith
Georgia Medical Association
Stewart Brown
Royston
W. J. Mathews
Elberton
J. C.holliday
Robine
Bijoam
J. H. Swafford
Frank K. Boland
Stewart Roberts
Mathews
A. J. ©. Stovail
J. P. Proctor
Bonner
Hart
Franklin County
G. 8. Smith
E M. Coleman
Commissioners Named to Locate New Fowler Road
The board of county commissioners appointed John W. Collier J W Daniel and G A Daniel as a special commission to locate the new Fowler road slated for county protection Athena local politics begin to simmer as the action unfolds.
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John W. Collier
J. W. Daniel
G.A. Daniel
Board of County Commissioners
Fowler Road
Georgia Governor condemns Atlanta mayor for lynching remark
Governor Slaton of Georgia denounces Mayor Woodward of Atlanta for declaring Leo M. Frank guilty and condemns the lynching. He says the lynching harms the state's name and promises a probe and rewards for those responsible. The Marietta coroner's inquest adjourns with quiet town.
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Gov. Slaton
Woodward
Atlanta
Associated Press
Harris
Leo M. Frank
Marietta
Frank
Brooklyn
Gays Woodward
San Francisco
Bormar
Slaton
Georgia
Game Wardens Appointed by Fish Commissioner
18 Game and Fish Commissioner Chas 8 Davis announced new wardens for Fulton Liberty Glynn counties. L 8 McClosky named warden for Fulton to fill J L Edmondson resignation. J Harry Parker reappointed in Liberty to serve another term. Robert G Buckney of Glynn named to fill Eustice C Butts vacancy.
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Eustice C. Butts
Paint Better Devoe Paint Ad From Talmage Hardware Co
A dramatic ad argues cheaper paint saves money but wears poorly. It claims a buyer saved fractions of a dollar per gallon yet questions profit from labor and paint duration. It promotes Devoe paint at Talmage Hardware Co as the best value for lasting, cheaper bills.
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Devoe
Devoe Talmage Hardware Co
Schooner M. Achorn Towed Into Key West Port
The schooner M. Achorn, reported lost, was towed into Key West Florida by the cutter Miami. Authorities say the vessel, crew, and cargo are being inspected and details remain unclear as officials assess the ship’s conditions and origin.
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Florida Port
Associated Presa
Key West
Fla
Nue
Miami
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