Russian Forces Quit Grodno Fortress and Cross Niemen
Reports from Petrograd and London state Russian troops evacuated Grodno fortress and withdrew to the Niemen’s right bank. Austro German forces gain in Galicia and western front, while Dardanelles operations intensify with minesweeping and Allied transport losses. British report Ian Hamilton’s troops advance near Anafarta valley as news from the battlefield continues to unfold.
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Petrograd
London
252 & M
Russian War Office
Grodno
Niemen
Higa
von Hindenburg
Grodnos
Grodmo
Vilna
Bielovezh
Galicia
Vienna
Sereth River
Bessarabia
Russia
Graeda
Key
Vosges
Dardanelles
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Ian
Buyuk Anafarta
Anafarta
Achi Baba
Mims Deserts Wives After Police Court Trial
At Recorder Johnson's court Mims faced two wives and a third who would seek annulment. Mrs Mima No 8 denounced another marriage as excessive while Mims, held on $500 bond for bigamy, faces divorce efforts from Mrs Puckett and annulment actions for Mrs Mims No 8. Attorney C P Sims represents all parties.
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J W Mima
Thomas Puckett
Recorder
Mims
Puckett
C P Sims
Mra Puckett
Mims No 8
Monarchy in China Regarded as Certain
Shanghai reports Li Yuen Meng resigned as vice president of the Chinese republic a step seen as preparing for a monarchy widely considered virtually inevitable. A Pekin dispatch said Ei Yuen Heng, once confined in the palace grounds, did not attend yesterday's advisory council session, fueling sensational stories. Li Yuen Heng reportedly asked Yuan Shikai to allow departure from Pekin, and indicated he would not oppose a monarchy reestablishment though he would not sign a petition.
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Shanghai
China
Li Yuen Meng
Pekin
Ei Yuen Heng
Stra Palace
Advisory Council
Li Yuen Heng
Yuan Shi Kai
Wut
Commissioner Price Cashing a Fraudulent Large Check
Georgia commissioner of agriculture James D Price allegedly received a large check for 139000 from a St Louis man named X Mo 4 Nutt. The story frames Price as a fortune favored figure amid gossip while noting the check’s dubious origin and the humorless intrusion into Georgia’s foodstuffs funding.
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James D Price
Georgia
Tong
Rabun Gap
Price
Commissioner of Agriculture
Geho
Commissioner Price
St Louie
Tick Eradication Effort Aims At Southern Stock Raising
Washington September 2 The cattle tick cost the United States about $90,000,000 in the past year according to Dr A D MelinCmef of the federal bureau of animal industry. Destruction of cattle, declining hides and meat production accompany the fight. Government agents report progress in the eradication drive as southern farmers shift toward stronger stock raising. Secretary Houston issues a circular urging eradication as essential to a sound southern agricultural system and cattle production free from regional handicaps.
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Washington
United States
A D Melyin Cmef
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Houston
South
Von Tirpitz to resign reportedly. von Tebl to succeed
London dispatch cites the Exchange Telegraph that Admiral von Tirpitz Germanys marine minister will resign and be replaced by Admiral von Tebl, chief of the admiralty staff and commander of the German fleet, per Amsterdam report.
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von Tirpitz
von Pohl
London
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Admiral von Tebl
Admiralty Staf
Bare Heyt
Pope Benedict Sends Hope for Peace to Wilson
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Washington with a personal message from Pope Benedict XV urging peace in Europe and suggesting possible action by neutral nations and the United States. The pope’s text was not published, but the cardinal reported the interview left the president encouraged about prospects for ending the war.
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Washington
Cardinal Gibbons
Euurope
Wilson
Pope Benedict
United States
Stafe Department
Lancing
Germany
Wises
White House
Balkans
Haa
Europe
Wilsone
Oway
FW House
State Department
Baltimore
Monsignor
Bonzino
Russell L
Ortolph Freed as Charges Dropped in Florida Case
German resident Walter Ortolph was released after three weeks in custody as charges of entering government reservations to obtain defense information were dismissed for lack of evidence. Hearings had been postponed. a hearing was planned for today.
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Tallahasses
Fla
Walter Ortolph
United States
John L Neely
Ortolph
Florida
Americans slain by Mexican gang near Brownsville
In Brownsville Texas two American men, Harl Donaldson from Fayette Missouri and an engineer named Smith, were kidnapped by a Mexican band near the Brownsville area. After burning a trestle and dam, the men were held until U.S. infantry engaged the band, resulting in one Mexican death and the escape of others. Donaldson and Smith were found shot in a bed of a dried lake about 13 miles north of Brownsville. the gang leader Amelto Pizano is tied to prior Mexico incidents.
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Brownsville
Texas
Harl Donaldson
Fayette Mo
Smith
Stanley Dadda
Here
Dodds
Dobbs
Lato
United States
United States Infantry
Donaldson
Six British steamers sunk by submarines report
Berlin dispatch reports six British steamers sunk by submarines in recent days. Names include Farop Shank Glen Queen Trafalgar and Paroo, with tonnage figures around 2194 to 4572 tons. Movements unclear for Paroo after August arrival at Singapore from Freemantle. other details partial.
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Berlin
Tuckerton
Overseas Agency Today
Glen
Singapore
Freemantle the Glen
Cardiff
Shrikbyne
No Indictments in Frank Killing
Marietta Georgia September 2 Special We state we cannot find enough evidence to indict anyone for the crime in the Leo M Frank case The Cobb County grand jury presents findings and notes cooperation from state officials and law officers They could not identify any perpetrator and recommend publishing the presentments
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Marietta
Cobb County Grand Jury
Leo M Iran
Georgia Cobb
Hon Hoy Latterson
Isin
Cobb Superior Court
Georgia
Cobb Coun
Leo Mi Frank
Cobb County
Ley
Iivens
Caleb
Mariatta
Cobh
H I Patterson
Mndorse
Herbert Clay
Will Povemin
Brumby
Fifteenth of Gotham Owned by 13 Families
New York September 2 Thirteen families own one fifteenth of the assessed land in Manhattan, claims the Society of Lower Rents and Reduce Taxes on Homes in a study of the land monopoly. It lists the Astors, Vanderbilts, Rhinelanders, Potter properties, Morgans, Hoovers, Goelets, Shreves, Gerrys, Hortman estate, William R. H. Marin, and Eugene Holtman as owners of $205,404,875 in assessed property.
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New York
Borough of
Manhattan
Society
Astors
Vanderbilt
Rhinelanders
LG Potter Properties
Morgan & H
Vamngen Wondels Goelets Shrets Gerrys
Charles P Hortman Estate
Wilam
R H. Marin
Eugene Holtman
Germany Accepts Submission Of U S Claims To The Hague
Berlin reports Count von Bernstorff authorized to offer to submit U S claims arising from the Lusitania and Arabic cases to The Hague for adjudication. Germany proposes passenger liners gain immunity from attack without warning, with full safety measures for passengers and crew. Officials in Washington hope for settlement of submarine warfare, conditional on assurances of warning and noncombatant protection.
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Berlin
Wie
Tondon
Germany
Bernsterf
Wompens
Lion Aring
Warne
Count von Bernster
Washngton
United States
Count von Bernstoff
Great Britain
Count von Berkstorff
Coe
Iseft Ji
Vinal Adilstmfvd
Washington
Count von Hernstorff
State Department
Count von Bernstorff
Stoddard 10 Lead Georgia Tourists
Two Studebaker cars will lead Georgia’s second Seeing Georgia tour, leaving the Chamber of Commerce building in Macon to map a route from Macon through Athens Commerce Gainesville Tallulah Falls Dahlonega Tate Rome Marietta to Atlanta. The executive committee eyed signal boards color coded white red pink green blue to guide drivers, with Pacemaker Bill Stoddard chosen to lead.
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Studebaker
Chamber of Commerce
Toolock
Macon
Athens
Commerce
Big Bill Stoddard
Avanta
Good Reade
Mr Freeman
Jules Thomas R Gentry
L. W Hooks
Lanter
Lee Barned
Wyle West
Twoj Dabney
Thomas BR Gentry
Stoddard
George D Me
Cutcheon
A_C Webb
James D Price
Frank Bond
Walker
Scenic Tim Company
Charles J Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Blalock
Champ Clark Delays Stop at Near Lynching Scene
Bowling Green rush unfolds as Governor candidate Champ Clark hurries to Pike County jail after a mob forms to lynch Harrison Rose a Black man charged with murder. Sheriff and officials intervene dispersing crowd. mob dispersed after county attorney and mayor arrive.
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Bowling Green
Camp Clark
Pike County
Harrison
Dudley Davidson
Weather Prophecy Pair Forecast for Georgia
Saturday lurid clouds loom over Washington and Georgia with likely showers to the south. Forecast notes a cloudy day across the region as moisture moves in from the south, bringing possible showers later.
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Georgia
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