Atlanta in fight over Anglo French loan bonds sale
New York reports that a $560 million five year Anglo French loan bonds issue will be marketed in about two weeks with a broad syndicate across major cities. Banks expect oversubscription as U S banks join the sale while proceeds aid Great Britain and France.
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New York
J P Morgan & Co
Great Britain
France
Stock Exchange
Atigata
Ean
Phiadalphia
Heston
Chicago
Atlanta
Louia Ban Francises
Pittsboro
Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Louisville
Morgan
New York City
Wall Street
Matallinante
Bestermie
Srna
Banka Trust Companies
York City
Fierce Gulf Storm Ravages New Orleans and Coast
A gulf hurricane born in the gulf devastates New Orleans leaving five dead and millions in damage. Rail and wire communications cut off, electric light and trolley service discontinued, water rising on the lake coast, and several towns isolated as crews report extensive property loss and injuries.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Excelsior
Creole
Mobile
New Orleana
Eljetric Light
Boilev
Mo-oie
Lake
Pontchartrain
Maeburg
Southern Pacific
Imousten
Avondate
Gulf Coast
Bay Ot Howls
Pascagoula
Pensacola
Eiley
Gulfport
Mias
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Bay St Louis
Biloxi
Louisville
Nashville
Rigolattes
Savage
Ocean Springs
Kean
Mississippi River
Map of Allied Advances in the West Teases Campaign Progress
A fragmented caption outlines Allied advances in the western front with references to German lines and a credited map depiction. The text hints at a wartime update showing territorial progress and strategic positions, though details are incomplete.
Wireless voice across the continent proves long distance telephony
Washington reports long distance wireless telephone communication achieved for the first time with voices transmitted from Arlington Virginia to Mare Island California about 3000 miles. Experiments led by Captain Bullard of the Navy radio service, in cooperation with AT&T and Western Electric, show automatic landline to radio telephone transfer and promise maritime and military use. Secretary Daniels notes potential rapid connections for the infirm via central stations and predicts further continental advancement.
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Washington
Arlington
Mare Island
Cal
Bullard
Navy
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Electric Company
Daniels
Theodore Mail
New York
Navy Departments
Georgia Tourists Start Trip Today Through Middle and North Georgia
A tour caravan of more than 10 cars carrying nearly 500 Georgians leaves Macon at 3 p.m. with stops across the region. The group, hosted by the Macon Chamber of Commerce, will barbecue at forks of the Thomaston and Columbus roads, then head to Milledgeville for a square barbecue and ball. Notable participants include T R Gentry, Edward A Ciane, W W Murphy, Ford Auto, and many other officials and citizens from Atlanta Macon Milledgeville Athens and Commerce.
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Macon
Georgia
Middle
North Georgia
Thomaston
Columbus
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Lanier
Milledgeville
Athena
Old Capitol Square
Milledgesite
Pour
T R Gentry
Edward A Ciane
W W Murphy
E L Beaver
WH Barker
Haynes Auto Company
H Johnson
The
Dodson Printing Company
Mra
Johnson
Jennie Johison
WB Hamby
J” Lee Barnes
Waden Hoot Stante
M L
Turmer
Hadneck
ET Milligan
O Horton
James Wo
Morton
Athens
City of Commerce
Hood
Tra Commerce
Wow Webb
Hal
John Fagan
Fort Valley
Kight
Guyton
MG "Lee
Wadley
W. Jeaxtp
Eastman
Germans piled four deep in Toos during great western offensive
London dispatch describes a British first charge from Vermelles trenches reaching Loos and Hill 70. Soldiers faced heavy fire as they stormed Toos, fought room to room with bombs and bayonets, captured German trenches, and penetrated a fortified barbed wire line. The village suffered massive destruction. many German dead were reported four deep in trenches and cellars. The narrative honors new army battalions and their fearless advance amid bombardment.
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London
Reuters
Vermelles
Loos
Toos
Iuil
Bonday
Biveca
State Dispensary System Proposed by Lawmaker
John W Bale of Ftood County previews a local option bill for an extra session. The measure asks voters in counties to decide by petition a high license dispensary or liquor sale under state control. If no clear majority, a second election pits the top two options with county proceeds split to fund public schools.
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John W Bale
Ftood
German Front Under Fierce Allied Pressure In WWI Push
Allied forces renew hard offensive along Artois and Champagne fronts as German lines buckle. French and British command claim heavy losses for Germany, with 120000 soldiers killed wounded or captured reported. Kaiser William dismisses generals amid rapid frontline pushes and renewed attempts to disrupt Allied advances along key railway junctions.
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Champagne
Tower
Auecass
Lens
Rheims
Aubagive
Villeeur-Tourbe
Gerre
Aisne
Suippes
Mertville Sommery
Vouziers
Teuton
Genell Joffre
England
French
London
Weather Prophecy RAIN Forecasted In Brief
A brief weather prophecy predicts rain with clearing and cooler conditions by Thursday into Friday. No specific locations or temperatures are given. The forecast suggests a shift to clearer skies later.
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Ashington
Torecant Corca
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Wate
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Hunter Street
Secona
Pryor Street
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Gordon Street
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Tenth Street
Seventh Street
Gordon Streé
Peachtt Hemphill Av
Fagergood Nue
Ingpaterworks Department
Wood Smith
Fohe Waterworks
Arlington, Va
California
Board of Commissioners
Gaigt
Kaiser William
Artois
Champisne
Vimy
Rolda
Lena
Germany
Belgium
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Switzerland
Kaiser
Inaha
Warrows
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