Belgium Ratifies Pact With Teuton
Paris July 2 The Chinese delegates to the peace conference expect their government will object to the one train treaty as it includes the league of nations and Chinese support for membership in the league. Washington July 2 In absence of other statutory limits war measures remain effective until the end of hostilities and the termination of hostilities governs official administration.
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Associated Press
Paris
Austria
C. T. Wang
Itat
U. S
Washington
Athens Moves to Establish Feeble Minded School Site Proposed
Plans are on foot in Athens to obtain a proposed by institution for feeble-minded children and movement will be launched immediately if a bill before the legislature authorizes a $150,000 appropriation for the school. While names are not yet sanctioned, it is stated the action has a concrete foundation and Athens offers site advantages.
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Athens
Superior Court Term Set for July One-Day Return Day
Judge Andrew J. Cotb will convene the Superior Court the third week in July for the July term, officially decreed as one day on July 1. The docket lists three divorce cases, one suit for money alleged due, and another suit concerning a land title.
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Andrew J. Cotb
Good Road Bonds to Be Validated Here Saturday
Clarke county's 250000 good road bonds will be validated Saturday by Judge Andrew Cobb in Superior Court. Evidence will show two thirds of voters favored the issue, voting date was properly advertised, and all legal requirements were met.
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Clarke County
Andrew Cobb
Superior Court
Yanks Pour In As Germans Leave
United States forces receive incoming troops while German units withdraw. Transports Oteego and Accomac arrived afternoon with overseas troops who entrained from Camp Jac to be remobilized. The entire rotation began as transports arrived.
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Associated Press
Oteego
Accomac
Camp Jac
Georgia Solons Refuse to Hear Reed on League
In Atlanta the Georgia General Assembly Lower House voted 84 to 54 to invite Senator Reed of Missouri to address the House on the League of Nations, a move Reed supports publicly next week in opposition to the League. The report notes additional bill-blocking discussions and ongoing appropriations debates related to the state archives department. Meanwhile Chicago telegraphers announce a partial strike settlement, with Western Union and Postal Telegraph workers set to return to work, criticizing Postmaster General Burleson for government involvement.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia General Assembly
Reed
Missouri
League of Nations
League
Chicago
J. Koenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Konenkamp
Kis Party
Mr. Burleson
Brother of Athens woman believed robbed murder victim
Mr J H Shirley brother of Mrs Hugh Weatherly of Athens was found dead at his Monroe home. He was believed killed by robbers who stole money and jewelry his premises showed no trace of valuables. He was struck on the head with a hammer. Mrs Weatherly attended the funeral in Monroe.
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J. H. Shirley
Hugh Weatherly
Athens
Monrcoe
Prof C M Strahan Attends Road Meet in Atlanta
Prof C M Strahan of the University of Georgia and a member of the state highway commission attends a meeting in Atlanta. He and commission members gathered at a banquet to discuss state road matters and were to reconvene the next day.
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C. M. Strahan
University of Georgia
State Highway Commission
Atlanta
Nine Men Enlist in U S Navy in Athens
Naval Recruiting Officer W G Orr began his Athens station by enlisting nine men last week and sending them to service. The activity marks his first substantial effort since opening the recruitment post here.
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U. S. Navy
Athens
W .G. Orr
Athena
Bars Gone Bars, Hotels Raise Room Rates
Boston on July 2 reports bars closed and hotels increasing room charges by fifty cents per person to offset revenue losses. The move reflects local economic strain with hospitality venues adjusting pricing to cover declines in bar revenue.
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Boston
Rail head to discuss freight rate issues with Wilson
Washington July 2 Problems facing the railroad administration will be addressed when President Wilson returns to Washington. Director Hines plans to confer next week but will not reveal topics. Freight rates are expected to be a primary issue as operating costs rise faster than income. A decision by September 1 is anticipated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Hines
Portal Topians
Georgia Men at Lee Progressing in Officer Training
Thirty five University of Georgia men sent to Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia last June 21 for reserve United States Army officer training are reported progressing. The list includes Bond Carwon Clark Culpepper Daniel Davis Dennard Dooley Garrison Goettinger Harwell Hay Heaton Hill Hodgson Johnson Jordan Kennedy Lang Lott O Callaghan Pugh Rogers Rudolph Weathers Hedgeon Harmon Poole Scott Sift Woodall Martin Daughtery Ober dermed.
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Universty
Georgia
Camp Lee
Petersburg
United States Army
Athens
David B. Bond, Jr
William J. Car Won
Millard W. Clark
Thomas M. Culpepper
George C. Daniel
Willie P. Davis
R. J. den
W. D. Weathers
Frederick C. Hedgeon
Luther M. Harmon
Wallec U Poole
Isaac J. Scott
Edwin C. Sift
Franklin M. Woodall
Raymond
Martin
Hampton L. Daughtery
Donald
Cotton Men in All South to Organize Campaign
New Orleans July 2 Plans for a systematic campaign to organize counties across the cotton belt for handling the annual crop were launched at a meeting of directors of the American Cotton Association. Four hundred million dollars will be needed to form the planned corporation to properly dispose of one fourth of the crop.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
America Cotton Association
Dr Wooster Attends Georgia Educators Meeting
Dr T J Wooster of the University of Georgia will return today from Atlanta where he has attended the quarterly meeting of the state board of education.
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T. J. Wooster
University of Georgia
Atlanta
State Board of Education
Boxing Rivalry Sparks City Heavyweight Title Fight
Fragments describe a boxing promotion in the city ahead of a heavyweight bout between Wil lard and another challenger. Report notes intense training, stadium atmosphere, and fans preparing for Friday’s anticipated event with high expectations.
More Men for New U S Army Call
The War Department seeks more recruits for the Regular Army. After placing 50,000 volunteers, vacancies remain as the second batch of 50,000 is organized. The service promises mental and moral development, urging young men and parents to press Congress for opportunities today. Sergeant Fisher notes the appeal.
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War Department
Pp. C. March
Stat
Army
Sergeant Fisher
Lenglen Reaches Finals at Wimbledon in International Tennis
French star Susanne Lenglen defeats Miss Satterthwaite in Wimbledon semi finals and earns a place to face Mrs. Lambert Chambers in the championship match in England on July 2.
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Associated Press
Wimbledon
England
Susanne Lenglen
France
Miss Satterthwaite
Lambert Chambers
Eight Thousand Damages Awarded in Elevator Fall Case
In New York on July 2 a verdict for eight thousand dollars was awarded to Miss Elizabeth Hoffman against the Florida East Coast Hotel company in Supreme Court Sere today. She sustained injuries after falling down an elevator shaft at the Hotel Breakers in Palm Beach Florida.
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Associated Press
New York
Florida East Coast Hotel Company
Elizabeth Hoffman
Supreme Court Sere
Hotel Breakers
Palm Beach
Cupid Falls Down In June Says License Figures
Cupid fell down in the June drive this year according to the marriage license record. Judge Ort reports 14 licenses issued last month, compared with 20 the prior year, a remark that cites women’s changing roles without stating any direct cause for the observed shortage in marriages.
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Cupid
Ort
Orr
Italians Riot Over High Prices At Forli Meeting
Forli Italy July 4 crowds protested the high cost of living in a large gathering. inflammatory speeches stirred anger as shops that refused lower prices were attacked and goods seized and moved to the labor chamber amid chaotic scenes.
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Associo Forli
Italy
Labor Chamber
Denomination Stamps Planned for Savings Certificates
Atlanta reports the treasury department will issue savings certificates in denominations of 100 and 1000 dollars on Thursday. Governor Welborn of the federal reserve bank announces a tiered convertibility option at four percent interest, compounded quarterly. The new securities meet demand for safe, profitable investment suitable for fraternal societies unions and civic religious organizations. One hundred dollar certificates convert to thousand dollar certificates with a per person investment cap of 1000 dollars.
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Atlanta
Treasury Department
Welborn
Federal Reserve Bank
Sardinia Seen as New Trade Center for U S Business
Rome July 2 United States commercial attache Dr A P Dennis concludes after study Sardinia offers strong potential for American traders. The island supplies cork olive oil tomato paste wool sheep cheese almonds tuna and other goods in excess of local needs and could trade for coal tools soap cutlery and kitchen utensils. Dennis favors a New York to Sardinia steamship line and the establishment of trade agencies and banking facilities in Sardinia. He praises Sardinians as simple friendly people.
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Associated Press
Rome
Sardinia
A. P. Dennis
United States
Italy
Dr. Dennis
Associated Prom
America
New York
Sardinian
Sarfinta
Dr Anna Shaw Dies at 71 in Moylan Home
Philadelphia July 2 Dr Anne Howard Shaw 71 honorary president of the National Woman Suffrage Association died at her Moylan Pennsylvania home at 7 oclock this evening.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Anne Howard Shaw
National Home Woman Suffrage Association
Moylan
Only Two Divisions Remain Overseas in August
Washington reports that about 1,000,000 men have served overseas with more than 400,000 still abroad. The War Department announces that under current demobilization speeds the American army of occupation would be down to two divisions by August 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Farm Banks Held Violating Loan Law, Says Pa. Solon
Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania charges that Federal Land Banks violate farm loan laws as guided by the Federal Farm Loan Board. Remarks printed in the Congressional Record today describe alleged legal breaches by the land banks.
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Pennsylvania
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Board
McFadden
Republian
Congressional Record
American Red Cross Cares for Children in Romania
The American Red Cross reports remarkable improvements among war affected Romanian children. Workers found many malnourished, with pellagra and skin diseases, now receiving nourishment, bacon, jam, cod liver oil, clothing and bathing. Children, previously starved and parentless, regain smiles as aid arrives.
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American Red Cross
Romania
Red Cross
Thesehildren
Essex owners find real joy in motoring
There is real pride and utmost joy in owning an Essex. Its design, proportion, and performance make it notable among fine cars while its simplicity, economy, and comfort suit long tours. It conquers steep hills, promises minimal depreciation, and provides luxurious ride on rough roads. Demand has outstripped production, so order now to ensure you get your car.
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Essex
Polish Forces Break Allied Resistance Across Galicia
Paris July 2 Polish forces began a counter offensive along the entire Galician front according to a dispatch from Warsaw. Poles report breaking enemy resistance with severe casualties, many prisoners, and the capture of machine guns and large stores.
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Asecemnwa
Petes
Paris
Warsaw
U. S. Occupation Army Withdrawn From Paris
Paris dispatch reports the American occupation technically ceased, with units remaining in the field dwindling. The withdrawal marks the end of a formal U S presence, amid limited detachments still in the area and unspecified figures remaining in occupation roles.
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Paris
Rembvai Wi
Wiheransuran Ee
Government to pay market prices for silver found in balloons
Washington July 3 The government mint offices have been instructed by Director of Mint Baker to pay market prices for silver found in gold balloon purchases. Before July 2 the government paid an ounce for such silver as the open market rose to 1.14 dollars after the embargo was lifted.
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Washington
Aseay
Mint
Baker
Oceanic Air Line May Be Reality in Three Years
New York July 2 Regular terms Atlantic aerial travel would become a reality within three years if wartime aviation interest continues in peacetime declared Lieut Commander Albert C Read skipper of NC-4 at a dinner by the American flying club honoring the men who made the Atlantic crossing possible.
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New York
Albert Cread
Amerian Flying Club
Atlantic
Hudson Six Keeps Leading Auto History In Daily Use In Hudson City
The Hudson firm touts the durability and ongoing service of Hudson No. 4 built ten years ago, in Poughkeepsie, N Y. It cites the 72 percent power gain without extra weight in the Super Six and claims widespread reliability proven by 60 000 owners. Demand now exceeds supply and prompts early ordering to secure delivery.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Iit
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