Frantic gale sinks schooner Leggett off Oregon coast
Astoria reports the three masted steam schooner Frances H Leggett torn to pieces in a September gale sixty miles from the Columbia River mouth. Lifeboats swamped as passengers drown. survivors describe Captain Jensen and Captain Moro's attempts to command the ship and evacuate. Crew numbered about twenty with six women aboard among forty to fifty passengers. The Leggett, built 1903 at Newport News and owned by Hacks Hauptmann Navigation Co, was under charter to McGormick & Co.
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Cotton replaces jute to aid the South in bags and sacks
National Cotton Consuming Association urges use of cotton for bale bags and packing. Railroads and firms order cotton sacks as indorsements pour in from Georgia travelers and industry, aiming to substitute cotton for jute in grain, feed, and other bags. Continued on Page Five.
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Fifth Ward Club Attacks Education Board at Meet
At a Fifth Ward Improvement Club meeting in English Avenue school a crowd protested alleged discrimination by the education board and criticized Superintendent William M Slaton. Alderman Maddox to lead a delegation to the board next meeting. councilman Lee predicted Slaton’s discharge. Continued on Page Five.
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Notre Dame at Rheims Hit by German Shells in Bombardment
London reports Notre Dame cathedral at Rheims struck as German shells pummel the town for three days. A correspondent saw shelling from the cathedral tower and described near destruction, wounded, refugees, and the abbé and Red Cross worker aiding from the heights.
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Evening News
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Paris
Austrian battleship Viribus Unitis damaged in Adriatic battle
A Venice dispatch to The Evening News reports the Austrian dreadnought Viribus Unitis was badly damaged in a fight in the Adriatic but escaped pursuers. The battleship displaces 20000 tons, crew of 1006, armed with twelve 11 inch guns, twelve 9. inches, eighteen 12 pounders and four torpedo tubes.
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Submarine Lost by Australian Fleet
London September 19 The British admiralty reports the loss of the submarine All-1 belonging to the Australian fleet No details were given in the cable from Australia The British submarine AD-1 displacement 310 tons length 176 feet speed 16 1/2 knots armed with four torpedo tubes and two 12 pound guns Commanded by Lieutenant Commander Thomas F Besant with Lieutenant Charles L Moore as second in command
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Charles L Moore
Result Not Decisive Allied Pressure Felt In Northern France
London reports the battle in northern France remains inconclusive after a week of fierce fighting. Allied forces press the German right on the Oise and near Noyon while the center clings to entrenched positions. The Crown Prince’s army on the left has again fallen back amid stormy weather and flooded trenches.
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Georgia Governor Mourns Gus Morrow Death
Georgia figures react to the sudden death of Gus Morrow in Jonesboro after a long career in journalism and politics. Governor Slaton and Lieutenant Governor Linton travel to Jonesboro to pay respects as Morrow’s funeral is scheduled for Monday afternoon, with Morrow described as a beloved figure across counties and papers.
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Griffin News
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Washington
Main French Attack Aims At German Left Front
The main French thrust targets the German left to push back toward Stemay and Sedan, severing Metz communications. French reports cite 50,000 reinforcements for General von Kuch as he stubbornly holds the German right. Weather worsens rivers and roads, delaying decisive action. outcome hinges on rapid troop arrivals from both sides.
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Weather Prophecy Partly Cloudy With Showers Likely
Georgia forecast shows partly cloudy conditions on Sunday and Monday with possible showers in the southern portion. Local report notes a low around 6B and high near 38, rainfall of 3 inches in the past 24 hours, and deficits since Sept 1 and Jan 1.
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