Belgians Evacuate Brussels as German Advances Rise
From London via Berlin and Paris reports the Belgians retreating from Brussels toward Antwerp while Germans push through Liege and Turnhout. French resistance slows the advance as Antwerp and Namur see cavalry clashes and ongoing heavy fighting.
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Brussells
Antwerp
Belgium
Liege
Paris
Alsace
Lorrain
War Office
Townville
Turnhout
Herenthals
London
Aus
Big Land Case Decided in Ware County
The case of T H Teel and L L Britton versus A I Griffin, heard in Ware Superior Court in December 1912, ended with a verdict for the defendant. The Supreme Court recently affirmed the lower court’s judgment in favor of the defense.
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T. H. Teel
L. L
Britton
Supreme Court
Supreme, Court
Germany to Reject Japan's Demand
Washington, Aug 20. Germany's reply to Japan's demand is awaited with anxiety as it may signal new hostilities in the Far East. Officials expect Germany to reject withdraw from Kiaochow, despite cable difficulties, and to resist a siege while focusing on Europe.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Japan
Far East
Kiao- Chow
Europe
Kiao Chow
China
Theqemand
Jesuit Head Passes Away and Vatican Shuffle
Cardinal Della Volpe took temporary duties as pope after Pope Pius IX died. Father Werng, head of the Jesuits, died ten minutes after Pius, signaling a rapid succession change in Rome.
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Rome
Cardinal Della
Volpe
Pius
Father Werng
Order of Jesuits
Governor of Kiao Chow warns of imminent attack
Pekin August 20 The governor of Kiao Chow the German colony in China issued a proclamation saying that an attack was imminent.
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Kiao Chow
Pekin
China
Georgia Ballot Results by District and Candidate Names
Manor district listings show gubernatorial and statewide race tallies with numerous candidates across offices. Names include J Randolph Anderson, L G Hardman, N E Harris, Joseph M Brown, Hoke Smith, John R Cooper, Thomas Felder, Thomas W Hardwick, G R Hutchens, John M Slaton, Philip Cook, G M Roberts, Warren Grice, Clifford Walker, Lem M Park, W J Speer, H B Bowden, M L Brittain, John W Lindsey, W J Ianners, E L Rainey, G B Tippins, I J Brown, J D Price, H M Stanley, Beverly J Evans, Hiram Warner Hill, Stenara B Russell, Nash R Broyles, Alex Stephens, William H Terrell, Peyton L Wade, G McLendon, Paul B Trammell, J A J Henderson, J Randall Walker, F Willis Dart, M D Dickerson, L J Cooper, J W Bell, W E Steedley, J W McQuaig, R D Harris, Joe S Walker.
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J. Randolph Anderson
L. G. Hardman
N. E. Harris
United States
Joseph M. Brown
Hoke, Smith
John R. Cooper
Thomas 8. Felder
Thomas W. Hardwick
G. R. Hutchens
John M. Slaton
Philip Cook
G. M. Roberts
Wm. A. Wright
Warren Grice
Clifford Walker
Lem M. Park
W. J. Speer
H. 8. Bowden
M. L. Brittain
John W. Lindsey
W. J.ianners
E. L. Rainey
G. B.tippins
Eleventh District of Georgia
J. A. J. Henderson
J. Randall Walker
Judge Superior Court Waycross Circuit
F. Willis Dart
J. J. Summerall
Solicitor-General
Waycross Circuit
M. D. Dickerson
L. J. Cooper
W. A | Flanders
L. Rainey
C. B.tippins
Agriculture
J. Brown
J. D. Price
Commerce and Labor
H. M. Stanley
Judge Court of Appeals
J. R. Pottle
Peyton L. .Wade
B. G.mctudo
Paul B. Tameel
Eleventh
Superior Court Waycross Circuit
Joel &. Walker
Por
Britt
Johms
Bowden
Brittain
Lindsay
Riaig Dera
Rainey
Tipping
Brown
Price
Commerce
Stanley
The
Supreme Court
Evans
Russell
B. H. Hill—Broyles
Stephens
Terrell
Wade
Railroad
Mo[Lendon
Trammell
W. J. Flanders
EB. L. Rainey
Be Tipping
Herouly JD. Evans
Hiram Warner Hill
Pull
Richard H. Russell
Court of Appeals
B. H. Hill
Nesh
R .Broyles
Alex, Stephens
William H.terrell
Clinch County Returns In Congressional and Local Races
Report from Clinch records Walker 464 and Henderson 397 for Congress. For judge, Summerall leads with 38 votes, Dart has 337. Election totals reflect early returns from Homerville on August 20.
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Journal
Homerville
Clinch County
Walker
Henderson
Judge
Summerall
Dart
Petition Denied in Empire Life Receiver Case
Avanta Ga August 20 petition for receivers for the Empire Life Insurance Company was denied after hearing in room discussions.
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Avanta, Ga
Empire Life Insurance Company
Close Call From Bolt Destroys Hat and Singes Beard
Fairfax Aug 20 A bolt struck the porch of J B Oakes two miles south of Millwood injuring him and Walter Mercer. Dukes suffered a head near miss with hat, hair, and beard singed as a child nearby remained unharmed. Dukes had prior bolt experience two years ago. Weather local showers.
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Bolt
Fairfax
Millwood
Oakes
Warn County
Walter Mercer
Mr. Dukes
Dukes
Judge James I. Summerall Named for Waycross Superior Court
Hon James I Summerall nominated for Judge of the Waycross Superior Court by a strong plurality of votes. He now resides at Blackshear Pierce county and will likely relocate to Waycross after his term begins in January. Born in Appling county in 1864, his family moved to Pierce county when he was four. He has long served in public office including Pierce county ordinary and tax receiver.
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James I. Summerall
Waycross
Summerall
Blackshear
Pierce County
Appling County
Pierco County
Committee Names Delegates and Alternates for State Convention
At the county executive committee meeting today a committee of James Sinclair W L Lambdin W E B Sirmans and E G Jones will pick delegates and alternates for the state convention. The afternoon session named all members as delegates with alternates Jerome Crawley T J Bailey James Cowart and John W Bennett. Delegates favored Anderson for governor and Hardwick for senator for the short term.
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James Sinclair
W. W. Lambdin
W. E B. Sirmans
E. G. Jones
Jerome Crawley
T. J. Bailey
James Cowart
John W. Bennett
Anderson
Hardwick
Short Term Senator Decided by Macon Convention
Atlanta reports show the short term senator race will be settled at the state convention in Macon. Sinton and Hardwick contend for the seat with Felder third, while Hoke Smith trounces former Governor Brown. Most counties reported. one or two counties could shift the lead. All house officers except the attorney general were re elected. Clifford Walker slated for attorney general. Carl Vinson wins Tenth District seat.
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The
Journal
Atlanta
Macon
Sinton
Hardwick
Felder
Hoke Smith
Brown
House
Clifford Walker
Carl Vinson
Baldwin County
Election Results for County Offices Revealed
In the county race W E Steediey beat J W Bollinger by 162 votes for treasurer. Joel S Walker elected coroner over R D Harris by 66 votes. W W Griffis of Millwood defeats A L Britt of Jamestown for third district commissioner.
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W. E. Steediey
J. W. Bollinger
Joel S. Walker
R. D. Harris
W. W. Griffis
Millwood
A. L. Britt
Jamestown
Harris winner for governor in Georgia race
Atlanta August 20 Judge Nat E Harris of Macon won the Georgia gubernatorial race yesterday defeating two opponents. Hardman finished second in a surprising finish that capped a dramatic statewide contest.
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the Journal
Atlanta
Nat E. Harris
Macon
Georgia
Hardman
Ware County Ballot Battle Yields Steedley and Walker Wins
Ware County canvassed election returns after a lengthy session at the courthouse. The results show Steedley and Joel Walker winning key races with Hoke Smith leading statewide, and Anderson and Felder among other contenders receiving notable votes. County totals list dozens of races including governor secretary of state treasurer and railroad commissioner with county and precinct tallies.
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Ware
Superior Court
Hoke Smith
Smith
Hardwick
Anderson
Walker
Congress
Summerall
Judge
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Harry Smith
Berlin
Kiao Chau
Tokio
Flanders
Broyles
Manor District
J. W. Belll Hoger
W. E. Steedley
J. W. McQuaig
Joe S. Walker
Clinch
James I
Steedley
Joel Walker
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