Turkey blocks U S pass through Dardanelles for relief gold
Washington reports Turkey refuses to allow the cruiser North Carolina to pass the Dardanelles to deliver 150000 in gold for Americans in Turkey. The Grand Vizier says the straits are mined and warns of a precedent for other foreign warships. Scorpion may meet the cruiser. North Carolina sails for the Mediterranean tomorrow. Diplomats expect Turkey to declare war on Russia or Britain and mobilization is under way. Greece and Italy may align with the Allies.
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Germany
Military Secrecy Shields Plans Amid Paris War Talk
Paris dispatch notes secrecy around Allied strategy while The Temps predicts a decisive battle near Paris. It cites reduced enemy pressure on the left, center inactivity, and French gains in Lorraine as signs of German strain. General Joffre may favor a front battle in fortified ground outside Paris.
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New Pope Benedicto XV Confronts War Burden
Rome reports that upon election the new pope Benedicto XV spoke of an immense burden and a Europe soaked in blood. He warned war pits faithful against faithful, priests against priests, with bishops praying for national success while one side’s victory meant slaughter for the other.
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Rome
Bendicto XV
Europe
English Casualties Mount High Amid War News
The official bureau lists eighteen officers and 62 other ranks killed, 78 officers and 312 other ranks wounded, 86 officers and 4,672 other ranks missing. Missing include unwounded prisoners and stragglers. 2,652 men sent back as unfit are counted among those unaccounted for. Details omit officer names. Paris imposes military seals. Paris newspapers pledge government alignment to Bordeaux.
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Athens Cotton Receipts Show Decline From Record years
In the 1913-14 Athens cotton season ending September 1 1914 receipts reached 118 956 bales, higher than 106 782 bales in 1912-13 but below the record several years earlier. Total season receipts were 26 693 bales by wagon, with rail bringing in the rest, compared with 25 454 wagon receipts the prior season.
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Athens
War Wires Russia to Handle Taxation Question
A brief session of the duma is anticipated to ban taxation. the government has already raised international telegraph, town, and postal rates. Reports from Petrograd note Turkish mobilization on the Persian boundary is slow as Christians and Kurds refuse to join. Turks forcibly enroll all of military age amid conflict with Armenians at Bitlis. Germany allegedly tempts Swedes to abandon neutrality to weaken Russia by a Swedish attack on Finland. London observers report King George and Queen Mary visiting the Whitechapel hospital to see wounded soldiers while expressing satisfaction with care. Hinman repudiates Roosevelt.
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the Star
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Clarke County approves five mills tax rate for 1000 dollar property
The Clarke County commissioners fixed the county tax rate at five mills on a $1,000 property value yesterday morning. The rate matches the long standing level predicted in the Banner forecast.
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Banner
Sensational Grounds Alleged in Motion for New Trial Hill Case
Judge Brand reviews a motion for a new trial in the Georgia Railroad case of E. L. Hill suing for damages over an alleged wreck near Pacis Circle Walton County. The motion cites excessive verdict and alleged juror influence by a Monroe lodging owner and a sheriff threat, while denying by plaintiff's counsel. The case features extensive records, notable counsel, and complex injuries. Judge Brand to decide soon.
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Lawrenceville Sewerage System Delayed By Ruling
Judge Brand ruled on E L McBivey et al versus the city of Lawrenceville over a new sewerage plan. Citizens feared septic tanks in the street and property damage from cleaning cycles. the work is to proceed with a probationary septic tank and potential damages remedy if proven offensive after trial.
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One Clarke County Farmer Is Settling No-Price Situation
Farmer J. W. Morton, noted for early cotton blooms and high yields, declares he will hold this year's cotton and plant little next year. He plans to enter cattle raising with pure bred sires from the Georgia railroad service, aiming for profit.
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Clarke County
Tragic Buggy Crash Kills Three Year Old Child Near Ocones Heights
A fatal accident near Ocones Heights involves N Jack Mathews driving a fast automobile that struck a buggy carrying Mrs W A Wallace and two young women. A three year old Black child, Steve Branch, died after the crash which also damaged Mathews car and sent the occupants to a nearby home and then to the city. Witnesses say avoidance maneuvers caused the collision. The drivers express remorse and call the event unavoidable.
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Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa Elected Pope Benedicto XV
Rome reports Cardinal Giacomo Della Chiesa has been elected pope to succeed Pius VI and will take the name Benedicto XV. He is archbishop of Bologna, born November 21, 1854, and previously served in the Holy See’s secretariat and as nuncio to Madrid. Coronation set for September 6.
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Fulton County Officials Inspect Streets of Athens
A Fulton county delegation visited Athens to view concrete road work on Milledge Hill and Prince streets. County officials and engineers from Fulton assessed methods and costs, praising Athens' execution and planning while departing for Atlanta around 5 PM.
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Hansell
Athens to Lead South in Road Congress Delegation
Athens and Clarke county engineers and road builders prepare a strong Athens delegation for the International Road Congress in Atlanta this November. President Andrew C. Erwin of the Athens Chamber of Commerce selects expert members including J. M. Hodgson, Martin J. Abney, J. W. Barnett, and T. P. Stanley to represent Georgia in pioneering permanent country road making.
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Atlanta
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
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Georgia
Goody Roads Department
Athens planter to go to San Domingo
Mr A Van Deschwyler, a leading planter in this district, is preparing to leave Georgia for San Domingo to oversee a large Bogie plantation attracting New York investors. Some Athens buyers are also said to be interested in this plantation and its prospects.
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