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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1916

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Defeat of Villa Forces by Col Dodd Reported

Villa force estimated at 500 was defeated near Guerrero on March 29 by Col Dodd's U S troops. About thirty killed, General Hernandez killed, Villa wounded and carried away in a carriage. American forces rode fifty three miles overnight to strike the bandits.

Weby Associated Press Columbus N. M Villa Guerrero Dodd Bershing Hernandez D.C. Cabell Pershing Sangeronimo Manon Washington

Commerce High school leads in Ninth Congressional contest selections

Commerce Georgia held preliminary contests at the school auditorium to choose Commerce High School representatives for the Ninth Congressional school contests in Canton on April 17 18. Paul Barrett won the declamation ticket and Sarah Hood won the reading spot while eight girls vied for the music slot. Hugh Hodgson entertained with a piano solo as the evening concluded with Commerce claiming hope to retain the State Loving Cup.

Commerce Commerce High School Iis School Canton Ian Sanders Gerald Carreker Lawrence Hardman Paul Barrett Roy Steele Richard Dowdy Paul Betty Nunn Thelma Harris Annie Burns Reine Deadwyler Nell Wiltong Mark Jodgson Miss Blake Caters Athens Alexander State Normal R. E. Parke Walker University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson

Senators Debate Army Bill Divides Senate Split

Washington March 31 The senate army bill proposals to raise a federal volunteer force and federalize the national guard face attacks in debate. Senators Cummins and Hoke Smith push state troops as main reserve while Wadsworth backs the bill and Thomas warns against overreaction to foreign danger. For Sale listings follow with local ads.

Senate Associated Press Washington Senate Army Federats National Guard Cummins Hoke Smith Wadsworth Thomas United States

Flag Day in Athens Promises Grand Parade

A committee led by W G Griffeth plans Athens Flag Day on April tith. The event features a decorated automobile parade with prizes of 15 and 35 dollars in gold, plus a stage program with Hon. Samuel L Olive of Augusta delivering the evening address at city hall.

Athens E. H Dorsey W. G. Griffeth SM. Ossman Strand Lken Loew Enterprises Broadway New York Marcus Loew Augusta Richmond County Senate Olive Elberton Oglethorpe County University of Georgia Flanigen Chamber of Commerce J. J. Strickland Arnold Samuel L. Olive Sam L. Olive Athelis

Arnold & Abney Market Offers Fresh Produce Deals

Indian River oranges Winesap apples large yellow bananas Strawberries 25c quart String beans 15c quart Fresh carrots 74 46 bunch Extra fine cranberries 20c qt Ripe tomatoes 55c basket half basket Trout and shad today at O'Farrells Phone 1053.

Indian River Winesap Arold &Abney Arnold & Abney Arnold & ‘Abney O'Farrell's

Titanic Struggle Continues Across European Fronts

German forces attacked near Deadman's Hill and Hill 295 after taking Malancourt, but French counter attacks expelled them. Other fronts report ongoing artillery duels, storms and weather halting infantry on Russia and Italy. A Russian hospital ship Portugal was sunk by a German submarine in the Black Sea. Five Zeppelins dropped about ninety bombs on eastern England.

Associated Press London Malancourt Deadman’s Hill Paris Somme Dompierre Dixmude Portugal Black Sea England

Submarine Question Action Delayed by Cabinet

Washington March 31 no action was taken at today’s cabinet meeting on the submarine question. President Wilson and cabinet members agreed to await further evidence from American foreign representatives and conclusive proof of submarine attacks. Secretary Lansing indicated four to five days may pass before the desired information arrives.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Lansing

Hon Clifford Walker Speaks at State Normal School

Hon Clifford Walker, Georgia attorney general, will address the Mildred Rutherford and Allagria literary societies at the State Normal School this evening at 8 o clock. His topic is The Modern Woman. Celery and fresh produce advertised by Kings Hodgson Co. and O Farrells. Williamson's offers cakes and fresh citrus including Indian River oranges and Winesap apples.

State Normal Clifford Walker State of Georgia State Normal School Mildred Rutherford Allagria Society

Arnold Seen as Finest Choice for Senator in Crawford

Oglethorpe area voters rally to Hon. N. D. Arnold of Lexington, praising his mercantile and banking ties, farm sympathy, and proven post office record. Supporters urge ballots for Arnold, trusted to safeguard commercial and agricultural interests of the district.

Crawford Oglethorpe N. D. Arnold Lexington Arnold

Costa's Delica Ad Promotes Fresh Produce and Meat

Extra fancy strawberries and a fresh shipment of Frank's Meat Treats advertised with a variety of produce including grapes, fruit at 60c a dozen, asparagus, lettuce, celery, peppers, potatoes, cranberries, beets, carrots, and spring onions. Phone 1131 for orders.

Costa’s Delica Tessen- Shop Frank

Georgia Track Team Prepares For Class Meet Competition

Interest runs high as 81 spectators expected for the ELO event. Georgia’s track athletes practice across days and after supper, with seniors guiding freshmen. Key events include dash, half mile, hammer throw, and high jump led by Mobley, McClelland, Neville, Wingate, McConnell, Rigdon, and Edmunds as the class meets test nerve and form.

Osely Georgia Neville Wingate McConnell Rigdon Edmunds Bussey Georgia Athletics

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U. S Col Dodd Ful Villa Sghmef Cal Orig Pablo Lo Yina Colum Herman A Mbure Minaca Springdale Street J. D. Price Williamson’s B. Goldwasser Broad St College Ave King-Hodgson Co O'Parrill's Chamber of Clayton “Street Will G. Griffeth W. FP. Dorsey Aaron Cohen Hugh H. Gordon B. F Hardeman Edgeworth EK Lamkin Sam E. Woods Morris Yow Ter the Great Life Walker S. N.S NEW General OF Williamson's Kings Hodgson Co Kingé Hodgson Co KingsHodgson Co King- Hodgson Co O'farrell’s Stone’s University OF Georgia the Veterans Meet Cobb-DeLoney Birmingham N.j.arnold
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