War fronts shift as Allies push near the Marne
Across Europe reports show British and French gains north and east of Paris with repeated German setbacks. French forces claim 30,000 prisoners as Joffre uses favorable grounds at the Marne to counter the German advance. Russian efforts in Galicia press to envelop Austrian troops, while Romania and Bulgaria show sympathy with Britain, Russia, and France amid Austrian retreat rumors.
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London
Paris
Galicia
Auffenberg
Joffre
Chalons
Vietry-Le-Frances
Kluck
Marne
Meaux
Sezanne
Lorraine
Nancy
Chateau-Salins
Alsace
Austria
Champaigne
Sept
Petit, Morin
Ourcq
Morrocco
French War Office
France
Lemberg
Lublin
Kholm
Berlin
Washington
Germans and English Sink Liners Claim War Actions
London reports German and British actions at sea and on land as World War I battles rage across France and Belgium. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and other liners are cited in sinking claims while Allied advances east of Paris and near Compiagne unfold with prisoners and matériel seized. Russian and Balkan developments outline Austrian and Turkish troop movements as US calls for peace.
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Associated Press
London
Highflyer
Makepeace
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Kaiser
House of Commons
Winston Spencer Churchill
Twelve Jurors Serve in Justice Court Case
In Cobb County Judge Carlisle Cobb presided a justice court session with twelve jurors for the first time in years, unusual for the court. The case H. C. Weatherly against H. A. Weatherly involved forcible entry and detention of city property leased from the coal company. Verdict favored the defendant with a notice of appeal by certiorari to the superior court.
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Justice of the Peace
Carlisle Cobb
H. C. Weatherly
H. A. Weatherly
Big Foot Ben Collier Fined in Disorderly Auction Case
In Jackson County the longtime sheriff-elect nicknamed Big Foot Ben Collier was arrested in Jefferson on a disorderly conduct charge tied to an auction scene. He was tried and fined $10, with the lower court judgment upheld by the superior court after appeal. His fame as a loud, jovial leader and singer is noted alongside the outcome.
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Superior Court
Jackson County
State Normal Opens 21st Year With Large Fresh Arrival
State Normal School opens its twenty first year as dormitories receive reservations and early arrivals. The fall term begins Thursday the 10th with registrants from many counties and a large teaching staff returning, including new faculty members and several promoted posts. The campus hosts a welcome program at 10 am and President Pound notes steady enrollment despite fears.
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State Normal School
Athens
Pound
Bible Found At M and W News Stand
A Bible left at the M and W news stand bears an inscription reading Presented to Miss Luella M Saxton by her Father D EB Saxton The owner may claim the volume at the Banner office along with an advertisement for Favorite Remedy for Diarrhoea Chamierlins Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised by Mrs May Higgins of Peru Ind For sale by all dealers Also a note on President Wilson joining a cotton club with a judge and mayor cited in passing.
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Lester Wolroth
Pearl Wolroth
Herkimer
N. Y
Adv
Luella M. Saxton
D. EB. Saxton
May Higgins
Peru
Ind
Wilson
Burwell Lands 104 Speaker Support In New Georgia House
Atlanta Sept 8 Hon William H Burwell speaker of the recent house has 104 pledged votes for re election from the new 180 member body. Burwell lists only confirmed pledges with 104 backing and 82 against with expected additions. He has already secured a bid for speaker and opted to return to the house after considering a governor bid.
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NEW House
Atlanta
William H. Burwell
Hancock
House of Representatives
Burwell
Po do Lax Laxative Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement claims Po do Lax banishes pimples, bad blood, headaches and other ailments linked to indigestion. It promises a toned liver and purified blood with regular use, offers a 50 cent bottle with money back if not satisfied, and notes a Druggist as source. It also mentions President Wilson urging Christians to pray on October 4 for world peace.
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Wilson
Europe
Rheumatic Pain Relief Prompt with Sloan Liniment
A vintage advertisement notes Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves rheumatic pains around joints and other hurts. It extols family-use benefits and includes a testimonial from Chas H Wentworth of California. Also mentions Chamberlain's Tablets aiding stomach trouble with a Lima Ohio user testimonial.
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Sloan
Chas
H. Wentworth
California
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T. E. Hollingsworth
David L. Earnest
Roberta Hodgson
Frederick A. Merrill
E. Scott Sell
Ida A. Youngs
Joseph Lustrat
Helen L. Sprout
Edna M. Randall
Bessie M. Baird
Annie Linton
Lara B. Strong
Maude C. Townsend
Edith Jane Dolan
Edith Guill
Bessie Smith
Mary Lee Davis
Kate E. Hicks
Ada Jane Dolan
Magnolia Scoville
Chloe Allen
Iris Calloway
Bradwell Hall
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