Russian Retreat Across Front as British and Canadian Actions Update War
Across the Carpathians to Tarnopol Russians retreat in disorder with heavy losses while fronts from the Baltic to the Black Sea see big operations. Stanislau and other Galicia towns are evacuated or captured by Teutons. Canadian airmen halt a bombardment near the front, while Kerensky warns Russia may awaken to national conscience amid political shocks in Petrograd. Britain asks for a large war credit as naval losses mount in the Mediterranean.
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Associated Press
Carpathians
Tarnopol
Stanislau
Galicia
Podhaytse
Halicz
Teutons
Baltic
Black Sea
Petain
Chemin Des, Dames
Belgium
Haig
France
Local school tax bill gains unanimous House support
In Atlanta on July 24 a joint meeting of education committees endorsed a local school tax bill. It requires counties to levy 1 to 5 mills to supplement state funds, with several state and county education officials in attendance, including M L Brittain and Luther Elrod.
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Atlanta
House
Senate Committees of Education
M. L. Brittain
Luther Elrod
Jackson County
W. B. Morris
Hart County
W. M. Holsenbeck
Barrow County
T. J. Cleveland
Elbert County
C. H. Calhoun
Wilkes County
J. 8. Stewart
Athens
T. J. Wooster
J. M. Pound
Open Letter to Athens Residents Seeks Genealogical Clues
Mrs Harwood Rosser of 1123 Market Street Jacksonville Florida asks Athens inhabitants for information on her grandfather James Russell Glenn birth details and birthplace. She notes his education at the University of Athens and marriage to a Clarke County woman while seeking any documents to connect him to the Revolutionary War ancestor James Glenn.
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James Glenn
James Russell Glenn
Athens
Clarke County
Harwood Rosser
Market St
Jacksonville
Fla
Train Crash Kills Several Near Port Clinton Ohio
Port Clinton Ohio July 24 A New York Central train struck an automobile stalled at a grade crossing. Six people died including a newlywed couple and one person was injured.
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Associated Press
Port Clinton
Ohio
New York Central
Home dollar value in a stable institution rises at home
A local home dollar remains a steady asset as the home institution emphasizes appreciation within its community. The statement highlights trust in the home market and suggests continued stability for residents seeking solid local investment.
Selection Army Now in Hands of Civilian Boards
Washington July 24. With master lists of Friday's conscription drawing in the mails for distribution to local boards the task of assembling the national army passes from the federal government to civilian authorities who will notify drawn men and arrange examinations. Each board will summon double the district quota for physicals and keep calling until the quota is filled.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Army
Jury Foresees Mistrial in Mooney Murder Case
In San Francisco on July 24 the jury in the Rena Mooney murder trial asked Judge Emmett Seawell to define second degree murder and announced it had reached no verdict after the court re-read its instructions.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Rena Mooney
Emmett Seawell
Child Labor Hearing Held in Washington on Law
Washington July 24 after an all day hearing from textile manufacturers and other interests affected by the child labor law the advisory committee to the cabinet board for making uniform rules announced it would report its conclusions tomorrow Speakers from the South urged liberal construction of the law as to proof of age and hours calculation.
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Washington, D. C
Cabinet Board
U S Squadron Arrives in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires July 24 The American squadron arrived this afternoon amid welcoming crowds at the quay. Argentine warships preceded the visitors as they were cheered by the large gathering.
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Buenos Aires
Advertising leaders visit Athens after Southern meetings
Mr. and Mrs. St Elmo Massengale of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. W R Secker of Atlanta stayed last night at the Georgian Hotel in Athens while en route from Asheville Minnesota to Atlanta. Massengale heads a leading Southern advertising agency and attended the Southern Publishers Association meeting in Asheville and the National Advertising Agency Association gathering. Secker manages the Ansley Hotel in Atlanta. The group traveling by touring car previously stopped at Lake Toxaway resort in North Carolina.
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St. Elmo Massengale
Atlanta
W. R Secker
Athens
Georgian Hotel
Night Control
Asheville
MN. C
Massengale
South
Southern Publishers’ Association
National Advertising Agency Association
Secker
Ansley Hotel
Lake Toxaway Resort
North Carolina
Superior Court Opens in Greensboro Georgia
Greensboro Ga May 24 Greene superior court for July term opened yesterday morning with Judge J B Park presiding and Solicitor Doyle Campbell handling the state. Dr J R Robins named foreman of the grand jury. Civil business completed. criminal case to finish in one or two days. Tax digest shows Greene county property value up $264 420 in 1917 versus 1916.
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Greensboro
Fay
Greene
Superior Court
J B Park
Doyle Campbell
J. R. Robins
Kitto Smith
Greene County
Jon.c. Hart
Athens Home Guard Elects Officers and Seeks License
The Athens Home Guard met to elect officers and apply to the governor for a license as deputies under the county sheriff. They aim to enlist 100 men, with officers named and drills planned, to protect property and lives in emergencies under state and county direction.
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Home Guard
Athens Home Guard
Walter E. Jackson
H. A. Nix
R. T. Goodwyn
W. D. Hooper, Jr
Herschel Carthers
Athens
Georgia
National Guard
Evern Athens
Hurley Named Chairman as Denman and Goethals Depart
Washington reports indicate Edward Hurley of Chicago will succeed Denman as shipping board chairman, with Goethals’ successor Rear Admiral Capps taking over the feet corporation. The Goethals plan to requisition private ships and build two government yards is expected to proceed, costs to be reduced, and British ships in American yards may be requisitioned. Secretary Daniels begins requisitioning ships, ordering seven tank steamers to report to Atlantic and Pacific ports to carry fuel oil for the Navy.
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Edward Hurley
Chicago
Denman
Senate
Capps
General Goethals
Feet Corporation
Washington
State Department
United States
Daniels
Atlantic
Pacific
Bowden College Bill Defeated in Georgia House Vote
In Atlanta the Georgia House defeated a Bowden College bill to make it a branch of the University and a state normal school. The roll call stood 87 to 76, short of the 95 required. Debate noted reconsideration possible. The Neill primary bill move next, with expectations of about 115 votes. Additional measures include salaries for solicitors and a proposal to muzzled dogs after September 15.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Bowden College
University
Theill
Beck
Neill
Conference on Balkan status opens in Paris with Allied leaders
Paris July 24 The Entente conference on Balkan military and political matters will begin tomorrow with Premier Lloyd George Foreign Secretary Balfour and General Sir William Robertson present from England Aaron Bonnino and General Cadorna attend from Italy Ribot to preside A naval authorities conference also set Vice Admiral Sims arriving to oversee Allied naval questions Serbia and Romania plan to protest for full membership rather than consultative powers in Paris talks
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Paris
Entente
Balkans
Lloyd George
Balfour
Sir William Robertson
England
Aaron Bonnino
General Cadorna
Italy
Ribot
Sims
Serbia
Rumania
Washington, D. C
Balkan
No Parking on Lumpkin Street Notice
Police posted notices on Lumpkin Street from Washington to White Avenue warning motorists not to park. The narrow street blocks fire trucks and hampers traffic. ample parking exists on Washington, Broad Street near the campus, and other nearby streets.
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Lumpkin Street
Washington
White Avenue
Automobilista
Lumpkin
Clayton
Broad Street
Clarke Board Asks For More Doctors
Clarke County Exemption Board asks the adjutant general to name more physicians for the local examining board. It plans to have 121 men report five days after notices go out, then 121 the sixth day and 120 the seventh day. Clerk Crawford expects advice today as lists are mailed from Washington. Love’s a funny thing the flame usually comes before the match is made.
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Clarke County
Adjutant General
Crawford
Washington
War cost estimates loom as first year tops fourteen billion
Washington July 24 The rivers and harbors bill debate reveals war appropriations totaling 9 22 billion for the current year with estimates stating the first year of war would exceed fourteen billion. Additional war expense estimates surpass five million dollars and the plan to raise revenue was overturned. Airplane spending at 640 million marks early stage of a broader campaign to overwhelm Germany by air. Food bill to president faced delay as administration lines up a special rule to push conference and oppose Senate amendments. Tax sources to meet new costs discussed amid dramatic estimates.
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Washington, D. C
Smoot
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
D. C
House
Eee
McAdoo
E H Dorsey Returns From Eastern Markets
E H Dorsey was back from an eighteen day trip to New York and other eastern markets. He bought winter clothing and furnishings for the old established clothing house of E H Dorsey.
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E. H. Dorsey
New York
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