Russians Capture Seventeen Thousand In Galicia Retreat
Petrograd reports on September ninth that Russians captured seventeen thousand men and one hundred and fifty officers in eastern Galicia near Trembowl on the seventh and eighth. Since September third on the Sereth front they say three hundred eighty three officers and seventeen thousand men have fallen into Russian hands along with many guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
Trembowl
Galicia
Teutons
Strypa
Sereth
London
Argonne
Berlin
Alles
Arras
Riga Gulf
Olita
Kovno
Pripet Marshes
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Paint or Not Is a Horse Worth More After Feed
The piece argues paint costs rise with time and that delaying painting increases yearly paint needs and lowers property value. It notes high prices for hay and oats and cites DEVOE paint sold by Talmage Hardware Co. An adv erinter's Ink claim from a Rochester Public Health Conference is mentioned as a health influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erinter
Rochester
Otter
Delirious When Confession Made
Dr. Bryce Sprayberry charged with the five year old murder of his aunt Vir Sprayberry and uncle William Sprayberry was released on a $15 000 bond after a hearing in Decatur Georgia. John Oxmore rising bond to $10 000. Congressman Wm Schley Howard said the alleged confession affidavit was made while Sprayberry was devisive and was repudiated and destroyed in front of several people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Decatur
Bryce Sprayberry
Vir
William Sprayberry
John Oxmore
Sprayberry
Wm. Schley Howard
Mexicans Chasing Farm Methods Visit in Georgia
Mexicans J Reyton and Manuel Dominguas left Athens after investigations at the State College of Agriculture Lumpkin Hill. They will visit district agricultural schools then the Martha Berry school at Mount Berry near Rome. They sent notes and cables to Vera Cruz and discussed Mexican politics noting Carranza may establish a peaceful government with US aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. Reyton
Manuel Dominguas
Athens
Cornell
Washington
Martha Berry
Mount Berry
Rome
Lumpkin Hill
State College
Courts conflict avoided as Athens and Jefferson courts shift
The city court of Athens is postponed to the 13th, aligning with Jefferson city court start. Judge Mahaffey will hear only criminal cases at Jefferson next week to reduce conflicts for Athens lawyers. After criminal work, the Jefferson court will adjourn to October 25 when civil business resumes. Madge Moore to serve as interim stenographer at Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jefferson City
Mahaffey
Jefferson
Madge Moore
Ed Cooley
Gwinnett Starts Systematic Cattle Tick Eradication Plan
Gwinnett County will begin a cooperative cattle tick eradication program with state and federal bureau support. Athens and Clarke County are noted as directly interested in the regional health and agriculture impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinnett
Athens
Clarke County
Cotton Industry Meet Opens In New London
The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers holds its semi annual meeting in New London from today through Saturday. President Albert Green Duncan of Boston delivers an address. sessions cover dye-stuff shortages and accident prevention in mills. Contests in golf, baseball and tennis offer trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
National Associaion of
Albert Green Duncan
Boston
John Calder
Edward 8. Chapin
I. V. Stanley Stanislaus
Philadelphia
Preacher Opposes Vindictive Retaliation After Georgia Lynching
In a New Year sermon, a leading New York rabbi urged against retaliatory violence following the Leo M. Wankia lynching in Marlotta Georgia. He condemned vengeance and urged restraint amid recent traumatic events.
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New York
Geor
Young Athens Man Zed Deadwyler in Fatal Poisoning Case
Report from Grady Hospital says Zed Deadwyler twenty, of Athens, remains critically ill after ingesting bichloride of mercury with criminal intent. His family, including mother and attorney brother Joe Deadwyler, await any sign of recovery as doctors fight to save him.
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Zed Deadwyler
Saunders Walker
Macon
Deadwyler
Walker
Grady
Joe Deadwyler
Athens
Dorough Seeks Solicitor General Race In Northern Circuit
Col T Glen Dorough of Royston announced plans to run for solicitor general of the Northern circuit, currently held by Col Sam Brown of Elberton. Brown has not declared, though he had been discussed as a congressional candidate. Col J L F Bent of Danielsville may also enter the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
T. Glen Dorough
Royston
Dorough
Sam Brown
Elberton
Brown
J. L. F. Bent
Danielsville
Recall Sought on Austro-Hungarian Envoy Dumba
Dispatches from London accuse Dr Dumba of conspiring to cripple American trade and using an American courier for an official message. Wilson and Lansing call it a serious breach. passports for Archibald may be canceled. Skepticism greeted the recall report as Dumba travels or rests in New York.
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Pentfeld
Dumba
Wilson
Lansing
Archibald
Lenox
Mass
New York
Reserve Right to Fire on Rangers Across Border
Brownsville Texas dispatch reports Carranza troops on the Mexican side near Progreso warning they reserve the right to fire on any Texas Rangers deputies or civilians on the Rio Grande bank. They say they will not fire on American soldiers as border guards complete patrols along the frontier. Torreon Evacuated by Villa Forces
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Carranza
Progresso
Here
Texas Rangers
Rio Grande
Torreon
VILLA
Washington
State Department
Laredo
Obregon
Chihuahua
Lansing
Normal School Opens Its Twenty-Second Year With Large Attendance
The State Normal School began its twenty second year with enrollment higher than last year and more arrivals by train. President Pound announced mandatory physical culture and wearing the school uniform for all students, including Athens residents and boarders. Two prominent local girls joined dormitory life to participate fully in campus activities, and letters from Georgia girls unable to return were read, expressing inspiration for current students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
C. Jarrell
Pound
Barrow
Lynch
Athens
Georgia
A Fashionable Church Pastor in Atlanta to Take Street License
Dr. Dunbar Ogden the Central Presbyterian pastor in Atlanta has obtained a street preaching license. He plans to preach on city corners in coming days to reach the poor and those who rarely attend church. He said ministers should spread the gospel to those in need rather than preaching to a chosen few.
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Atlanta
Dunbar Ogden
Central Presbyterian Church
Germany rejects indemnity claim over sinking of the Arabic
Berlin notes to the United States express regret over American deaths but state Germany cannot acknowledge obligation or pay indemnity. It argues the Arabic planned an attack and cites prior engagement in the Irish Sea on August 14. If needed, Germany would submit the dispute to The Hague but warns arbitral decisions carry limited weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
United States
Elt
Aneas
Goed
Irish Sea
Germany
the Hague
Howevr
Two Die and One Wounded in Bullochville Hotel Duel
Bullochville Georgia September 9 G A Thompson hotel proprietor and Sam Bulloch druggist were shot in a pistol duel inside the hotel dining room. Thompson claims Bulloch was disorderly. Bulloch fired first and was shot in the head and chest. Thompson was killed.
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Bullochville Hotel
Associated Press
Bullochville
G. A. Thompson
Sam Bulloch
Thompson
Bulloch
U S Official Moves To Athens
Mr. W. M. Bryant deputy collector in the United States internal revenue service has moved to Athens from Greensboro and will make his home and official headquarters here. His offices will be in the federal building and his family occupies a residence on Beuna Vista street near the school and for the railroad facilities for access to his territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bryant
United States Internal Revenue Service
Athens
Greensboro
Federal Building
Beuna Vista Street
Jefferson Mayor John N Holder to Speak at Athens Chamber
Hon John N Holder of Jefferson will be principal speaker at the Athens Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting Tuesday evening September 21. Holder, editor and farmer, former speaker of the Georgia House, banker and manufacturer, is mayor of Jefferson. His address excites Athens businessmen and trade leaders.
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John N. Holder
Jefferson
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Holder
House of Representatives
Georgia
Athens
Death of Miss Mary Augusta Haudrup at Athens home
Miss Mary Augusta Haudrup died after a months long illness at 435 Oconee Street Athens. She leaves a brother and four sisters in Georgia and Texas. Funeral today at 4 pm at Oconee Street Methodist with pallbearers named and 3:30 pm carriages from Morsey Furniture. She lived much of life in Athens and was a member of the First Methodist Church. An apparent wartime air raid reference follows with a note on potentially waking England.
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Mary Augusta Haudrup
Oconee Street
Yesteday
J. H. Handrup
Athens
W. A. Baldwin
Lineral Bprings
Texas
W. K. Powers
Morsey Purniture Company
Miss Haudrup
First Methodist Church
A G Spalding Dead in California
San Diego California reports the death of A G Spalding famed sporting goods manufacturer died at his home late tonight his international reputation for athletic goods reflects on his career
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A. G. Spalding
California
Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
G. Spalding
War Poet Takes Shot at Suffrage
Atlanta, September 9. War poetry enters the suffrage debate as both sides employ verse to sway opinion. One chant rewrites Ding Dong Bell to mock the vote while another gentle jibe highlights male curiosity. The anti suffragists counter with a sting about arguments and facts.
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Atlanta
D’annunzio
Trians
Georgia
Mary
Mrs Mealor Returns from Sister's Funeral in Newnan
Mrs J H Mealor traveled to Commerce after news of Mrs Welder's critical condition. She had just come back from Newnan where she attended the funeral of her sister Mrs W F Mealor. We await more autumn weather.
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Nice
J. H. Mealor
Commerce
Welder
Annie Blair
Mealor
Newnan
W. FP. Mealor
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Norwich
Middlesboro
Devoe. Talmage Hardware Co
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Jefferson City Court
Athens City Court
National Association OF Textile Men
T. G. Dorough
United
Dr. Dumba
Bureau of Berlinmore
U. S
Gussie Haudrup
Old England
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