Georgia Senate Passes Divorce Regulating Bill and Real Estate Loans
The Georgia senate approved a divorce regulation bill abolishing ex parte actions and requiring court appointed counsel in undefended cases. It tightens cruelty standards and aims to curb violent claims while exempting rare cases. A separate measure allowing municipalities to invest sinking funds in real estate loans also passed.
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Speakers for Peace Mobbed in England Riot
A hostile crowd in Saffron Walden England disrupted a peace meeting in the market place. The independent labor headquarters were stoned and a red flag was hailed down while the crowd burned it.
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Lord Kitchener Named for Secretary of War
London August 5 Field Marshal Earl Kitchener has been appointed secretary of state for war.
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Stackpole Arrested in Washington on Larceny Charge
Charles B. Stackpole a 43 year old former Atanta engineer was arrested here on request of Chief J L Beavers. He is accused of securing 480 dollars from Grayson Heidt in a fraudulent act after previously being partners.
From The Indianapolis Star Women and fashion at the bail game
A fragment from The Boston Transcript recalls women kicking for outfits once unavailable and now wearing Let. A spectator asks about a pitcher’s arm motions and signals to the catcher, noting two men in concert. The dialogue includes reactions to a concert pitch and curiosity about signals.
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Atlanta Awash With Praise for City at Chamber Dinner
At a dinner in Atlanta the chamber of commerce hosted over 500 attendees including members of the General Assembly. Gov John M Slaton Mayor James Woodward and leaders from the chamber spoke praising Atlanta and Georgia. Speakers lauded the Atlanta spirit, celebrated state progress, and urged continued support for the plaza project and tax equalization laws.
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Heavy guns boom off the Maine coast
Portland dispatch reports loud heavy guns heard off the Maine coast near Seguin Island, with 7 shots in two minutes before 7 am. Observers place firing near Portland, Bath, and the Kennebec river mouth. Navy officers in Portsmouth dispute foreign ship involvement, saying no foreign vessels were nearby. News mentions German, British, and French cruisers in American waters and ships like Dresden, Strassburg, Karlsruhe, Berwick, Essex, Lancaster, Cande, and Descartes.
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Germany aimed to scare London market in war threat
Pall Mall Gazette reports heavy German selling orders in the past week or two were a deliberate move to smash the London market and frighten the financial world. It notes a ten million dollar figure allegedly authorized by the German government to influence Britain’s entry into war.
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German steamer Porte seized by French warship
Confirmation comes of a French warship capturing the German steamer Porte off Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The 1,800 ton Portoite vessel, owned by Oldenburg Portuguese Steamship Co, sails between Hamburg and Portuguese ports.
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Britain to buy Turkish battleships for 25 million
London reports the British government will pay about 25 million dollars for two Turkish battleships under construction in English yards and taken over. The port of Southampton is closed to merchant vessels and the American liner St Louis is ordered to Liverpool.
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Welchonce Temporarily Ill Ends Season Return Hoped
Captain Marty Welchonce of the Crackera is not out for the season. A Nashville finale injury caused a strained blood vessel in his neck. In Chattanooga a physician diagnosed a local injury from strain and recommended serum treatment. The doctor hopes to clear up by the next game.
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Indians blank Scouts in first game amid multiple scores
South Atlantic Indians defeated the Scouts 7 to 0 in the first game. Savannah triumphed 7 runs on 11 hits with Smallwood and Smith behind the plate. Burmeister and Chatker, Farina pitched for Savannah. Second game ended 4 to 2 as Jacksonville won 4-2 in Savannah with Mullins and Smith on the mound. Umps Pender and Moran recorded time 1:18.
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German Ship Chased by British Cruiser at Sea
The German steamer Freida Leonhardt carrying over two million feet of lumber arrived in Jacksonville after a twelve hour chase by a British warship. Captain H. Lestner claims the cruiser shadowed him within a mile beyond the three mile limit until a squall forced it away. The ship was sailing from Gulfport to Italy when sighted off Key, with cargo valued for its timber.
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Dardanelles Closed By Order Of Turkey
Constantinople August 5 The Dardanelles and the Bosphorus were closed today to preserve Turkey re neutrality in the current crisis.
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Contraband of War Named by England in Gazette
London August The Gazette publishes the state of war between Germany and England and an order in council by the king. It lists merchant vessels at war with the British empire and defines absolutely contraband arms clothing harness and war animals. Conditional contraband includes foodstuffs fuel harness telescopes and field glasses.
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Beauchamp Succeeds Morley as President of the Council
London August 5 Harl Beauchamp was appointed to succeed Viscount Morley as president of the council today and Walter Runciman to take the place of John Burns as president of the local government board.
Navy aviator heads to Europe to study aerial warfare
Lieutenant John H. Towers, Rome, New York, leader of the U S Navy aviation corps, received orders to join the cruiser Tennessee in New York and depart for Europe to observe practical aeronautics in wartime. He had been on furlough when hostilities began and had requested foreign service, which was not granted.
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British seize several German steamers at port
In Hw England during August a number of German steamers anchored at the port were taken as prizes by British authorities. The crews, mostly naval reservists, were made up of war wrede?kleers of war.
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Crackers Top Lookouts in First 1914 Meet at Chattanooga
In a 5 to 4 victory at Andrews Field Atlanta Crackers rely on Long Kircher and Wibel amid shaky fielding by Chattanooga. Long drives in two runs, Kircher stellar in the field and on the bases, and Eshel, Tyree, and Long add key hits to clinch the win over Williams and Sline.
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Barons Take Double-Header From Mobile In Alabama
Birmingham swept both ends of a Mobile double header as the Barons out-hit and outfielded Mobile. Poor hitting by Mobile sealed both losses with 9 to 1 and 7 to 2 scores, while Birmingham benefited from errors and timely hits.
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Crackers See Slim Pennant Hope With Hitting Push
By Dick Jemison. The Crackers trail by seven games with fifty games left. A switch to aggressive hitting and smart baserunning could spark a dramatic turnaround, lifting spirits and narrowing the gap while pitching and fielding improve.
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Georgia League results with multiple innings scores
Brunswick 6 Warerons 3 Waycross 12 Hatterles 5 Valdosta 5 Thomasville 7 Cordele Americana 6 Americus 3 Batteries Dacey Mubank Zapke Pratt Ferre Umpire Falkenberry score by innings shows varied totals across games including ties and large innings runs.
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Cleveland Wins Ninth Inning Thriller Over Washington
Cleveland defeats Washington 4 1 in the ninth on Wood’s double and Joneston’s single. Morgan, Washington’s suspended shortstop, has suspension lifted and resumes play at once. Other scores include New York routing Detroit 14 4 and Boston beating St Louis 6 4 as Leonard dominates. Chicago loses to Philadelphia 7 4 after a late inning rally. Chattanooga reports Macormick signs pitcher Quarders and signs untielder Carp from Cordele.
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National League Giants Beat Cubs Again in New York
Giants fail to gain on Cubs as Tesreau shines for New York in a 6 run to 3 loss. The Cubs capitalize on errors and timely hits to claim the win in a busy August game as Lavender Archer and teammates pace Chicago.
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Opelika Triumphs In Doubleheader Against Talladega In 1900s League
Georgia Alabama League action shows Opelika sweeping Talladega in the first game 7 2 after late innings surge. In the second game Opelika wins 5 2 behind solid hitting and pitching. Rome defeats Anniston 2 1 with Sanford and Tindale sparking the win while Selma edges Newnan 5 2 in another league tilt.
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Rankin Johnson jumps to Federals in signings
Chicazy August 5 A Rankin Johnson pitcher was signed today by the Chicago Federal league team announced from league headquarters Johnson jumped to the Federals from the Cleveland American league club The rest discusses an unrelated line about the prettiest girl in the world and a different girl
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War causes Lipton to call off America's Cup races
London August 5 Sir Thomas Lipton telephoned the Associated Press that war declaration by Great Britain prompted him to withdraw his yacht Sharmock IV from the races off New York for the America's Cup. Also, Bowden of the Macon Peaches left for St Louis Browns to join the club, with Lem Wier signed as his replacement in the Sox.
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Sports Q and A on away games and league play
The sporting editor answers questions about the season. It cites a game count with away and home results, noting a tie, and asks whether a particular game counts toward the ten. It also inquires about Harry Chapman’s team and league with the St Louis Federati.
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NAPS Sell Ginn Roughly After College Season
Cleveland August 6 Rucker R Ginn captain of the University of Georgia baseball team of 1914, signed by the Naps after the college season, has been sold to the Waterbury Connecticut club of the Eastern Association for further seasoning.
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