Detective slain in railroad yards ambush
W H Lane a 29 year old special detective for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway was shot in the rear of Sfaye saloon yards while inspecting freight cars. He died at Grady hospital. Policeman W S Barthan witnessed the event and J G Hicks was jailed on suspicion. A pursuit ended without capturing the shooter.
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W. H. Lane
Harden Atrect
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Sfaye
Ma- Metta and
Thurmond
J. G. Hicks
Lane
Grady Hospital
S. Barthan
Mayo
Vane
Barton
Mana
Burton
Moana
Jett
Shooting at Beer Saloon Sparks Row in Temple Court
Robert Suttles of College Park Ga aged 35 was shot in the left shoulder by W A Parker 60 a resident of Panthersville Ga in a beer saloon basement dispute Parker and Suttles son J A were involved onlookers say Suttles knocked Parker down twice before drawing his revolver and firing creating a disturbance Police seized three men and charged them with drunk and disorderly conduct awaiting trial before Judge Broyles
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Robert Suttles
College Park
Temple Court
W A. Parker
Panthersville
Suttles
Parker
J A
Broyles
General's Daughters Volunteer for War Effort
London dispatch reports that the two daughters of Russian General Tomilovaky volunteered for combat. They have been allowed to wear soldiers’ uniforms and will be sent to advance positions as per their persistent request.
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London
Petrograd
Times Telegraphs & Story
Tomilovaky
New Anchor Liner Tuscania Launched for Med Service
A new Anchor Line steamship, the Tuscania of 14009 tons, was launched at Alexander Stephen and Co on the Clyde. It is sister to the Transylvania and will serve New York to Mediterranean routes, strengthening the Anchor Line's historic direct service between Italy and New York.
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Mediterranean
Alexander Stephen & Co. Ltd
Clyde
Nouvel
Tuscania
New York
Transylvania
Italy
Europe
Times Criticises Press Censorship
London editorial condemns British censorship of outgoing news on war, noting delays and selective reporting harm neutral countries. It cites Italian and American reporters’ complaints, urges prompt authentic front reports, and criticizes government for withholding information while German and Dutch press mobilize distortions.
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London
London Times
the Times
Asquith
Pacific
Soas
Great Britain
Germany
Times
America
Turkey
Constantinople
Petrograd
War Office
The
Post Today
Berlin
Turkish Ambassador Objects to Funny Columns in US Press
Washington September 5 The Turkish embassy awaits guidance from Constantinople as Ambassador A Rustem Bey condemns American papers for ridiculing belligerent powers. He derides what he calls the funny column that mocks distress of nations in wartime and appeals to the U S public to oppose such excesses.
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Washington
Constantinople
A Rustem Bey
Turkey
Madame Jusserand
France
New Orleans
New England
An Appeal to Britons in Georgia Letters to the Editor
A Smyrna, Georgia reader signs an earnest appeal urging Britons in Atlanta to rally behind the Mother Country during its hour of need after the coronation celebration three years prior. The writer invites responses and expresses wholehearted support.
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Brions
Atlanta
Plante
Smyrna
Georgia
Forces Of Allies Angrily Retreat In Hard Patch
Dispatch from Ferrieres near Paris describes Allied retreat as perpetual and costly, with soldiers upset at losses yet the army remaining fit. German forces push forward rapidly toward Paris, destroying crops and towns while French trains fill with troops and refugees amid brutal weather and widespread mobilization. Reports note housing and horse shortages, widespread devastation, and rampant rumors about poison powder and a traitor officer.
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Ondon
Reuter Telegram Company
Ferrieres
Paris
Dragoons
Berlin
Mde
la Vere
Lille
Arras
Amiene
Beauvais
Competene
Uhlang
Tournay-En-Bray
Meru
Beaumont
Clermont
He 16
Alsace
Napoleon War Mottoes and Canal Zone Census Update
A mixed excerpt lists Napoleon era maxims on leadership and war and notes a Canal Zone census. The census records 37 961 total residents including 10 070 Americans and 27 881 aliens, with 7 285 departures since February 1914. Previous counts showed 48 298 total, 9 895 Americans, 35 401 aliens.
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Othe Canal Zone
Canal Zone
Stewart Company Opens Junior Shoe Department
Stewart Company launches a dedicated junior shoe department at its Whitehall Street store with entrances from the main shop and 8% West Alabama. The south’s only such department features a kid friendly showroom, rocking chairs, a swing, jolly chute and elevated seats with safety chains for babies, overseen by W. F. White with a caretaker for children.
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Fred 8. Stewart
Whitehall Street
Alabama Street
Stewart
South
Little Rock
German Force Scorched by French Artillery at Luneville
Paris reports a German force of five thousand massed before the French fort at Luneville was surprised and bombarded by French artillery for two hours. Only about 300 survived as the German commander and remaining officers surrendered, hoisting the white flag after a unanimous decision.
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Paris
Lennon
Luneville
Cette
King Albert Wounded in Belgium Retreat
London reports from Amsterdam say King Albert of Belgium was slightly wounded by shrapnel as he led Belgian troops in retreat. His automobile’s rear wheel was hit and the car badly damaged. earlier notes suggested minor damage from a shell fragment. Rome quotes Russian Ambassador to Italy on Galicia gains and aims.
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Napoleon
H. A . Fisher
Kntchief
London
Central News
Amsterdam
Albert
Belgium
Rarlier
British Deny Dum-Dums Found on Prisoners
London reports the British government officially denied German charges that dum-dum bullets were found on English and French prisoners. The statement asserted neither army possesses or issues any ammunition other than approved patterns that comply with The Hague convention. Bordeaux notes Premier Viviani said the parliament closing decree aims to allow convocation if needed, with cabinet measures to aid country districts and a food distribution scheme led by commerce ministers, with President Poincare presiding.
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London
Bordeaux
Paris
Viviani
Poincare
Germans Marching Round Paris
Sept 5 official bulletin says enemy pursuing a wide movement and leaving Paris camp to march southeast. Asterisks indicate a transmission error likely meaning converging. Observers note Germans plan an extended turning movement rather than engaging the allied force northwest of Paris.
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Paris
Paria
Spoils Captured by Servians in Jadarke Battle
According to Srpski Novine the Serbs seized in Jadarke a hundred cannon including 92 field guns eight siege guns 2500 horses three hospitals with 3000 beds. London dispatch reports German threat to communications near an unnamed location as of Friday afternoon.
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Nish
Servia
London
Srpski Novine
Jadarke
Daily Mail
Antwerp
German Corps Reach Vistula River to Counter Russian Advance
Five German army corps arrived at the Vistula, mostly from Belgium and northern France, to oppose the Russian advance. The Rome correspondent of the Paris Matin reports the movement via London on September 5.
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Paris
London
Vistula River
Rome
Belgium
France
German Staff Moves to Mons in War Dispatch
An Amsterdam Central News dispatch reports the German general staff moved from Brigsels to Mons. A Rome Telegraph dispatch says Vienna officially admits Russians captured Lemberg and Halics, amid disruptions near Termonde and Ghent.
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London
Amsterdam
Central News
Brigsels
Mons
Termonde
Ghent
Exchange Telegraph Company
Rome
Vienna
Lemberg
Halics
Impetus Given Cotton Company Moves Forward
A large farmer banker and business gathering in Atlanta backed the Southern Cotton Holding Company aiming to control surplus cotton by buying millions of bales and storing in bonded warehouses. The $1,000,000 initial capital could rise to $100,000,000 with certificates redeemable in cash or cotton. trust companies would act as trustees. Public subscription invited. a meeting to finalize plans will be held soon.
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Southern Cotton Holding Company
Atlanta
Harvie Jordan
J. E Toole
Paris Virtually in State of Siege
Refugees continue to arrive in London from Paris and Havre as reports say Paris was virtually in a state of siege. Up to 1,090 landed today. Four or five gates were closed and there were no guarantees trains would run further.
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Southampton
London
Paris
Havre
Faris
Funeral for Mrs Mary J Duncan Friday in Decatur Cemetery
Friends and relatives of Mrs Mary J Duncan gather for her funeral Monday at 3 30 PM from 141 McLendon Street. Interment follows at Decatur Cemetery with pallbearers listed and Rev John E White to officiate.
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Norcross li
West View
Es Randall
Ivy Randall
W F. Evans
Louise
Courtlan Street
W. R Hendrix
Westl View Cemetery
HM. Patterson & Son
Henry Harrigan
Clarendon Changellor
Theron Evans
Alvin Vans
John Webster
George D. Webster
George W. Sawtell
Raymond Hudson
John O. Holland
John Fereadre
John EK
White
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Galicia
Halicz
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Barclay & Brandon CO
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Forrest
George Adair
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Jgel Hunter & CO
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Equitable Building
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Fulton Investment Company
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