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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1915

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British and German naval actions reported worldwide

British and German naval actions dominate dawn dispatches from London and New Haven. Submarine warfare continues around British coasts while attacks on German under water craft near Hoboken and Bruges are reported. The Seven Seas and Cherhima are torpedoed with heavy loss of life as U S officials monitor a drowning claim related to the Falaba incident. A German raider near Newport News loaded coal and prepared to take on supplies amid heightened security. Canadian leaders endorse King George V’s liquor policies during the war. An American note to Britain will be published on April 7 and Premier Asquith temporarily heads the English foreign office as Grey rests. The Swoboda arrest case is being reviewed officially in Washington.

Associated Press London Royal Flying Squadron Hoboken Seebrugge Beachey Head Cherhima New Haven England Seven Seas Beachy Head Setamer Liverpool United States Page Skinner Leon C. Thrasher Thrasher Officisis Germany Newport News Prinz Hitel Friedrich Georg Montreal Georges Dispatches Clarke New Brunswick Permier Murray Nova Scotia Foreign Office Asquith Ofiek Edward Grey Grey

US proposes neutral status for Mexico City in civil war

Washington reports the United States proposes to declare the Mexican capital neutral and out of military operations to protect 25 000 foreigners. Villa Zapata forces accept and would evacuate if Carranza agrees. No major battles reported. border dispatches note quiet along the border and unchanged Mexico City situation.

Associated’ Press Washington Mexico City United States Villa-Zapata Carranza

Detective Testifies in Bomb Plot Case at St Patrick Cathedral

Carbone the 18 year old co defendant in the case against Frank Abarno testified he was urged to violence by Polignani. He said detectives guided him along Fifth Avenue and he was denounced the rich and the churches. Other defense witnesses supported the accusation of urging violent action at anarchist meetings.

Associated Press New York Carbone Frank Abarno St. Patrick's Cathedral Polignani Fifth Avenue

Eradication of livestock foot and mouth disease announced

Washington reports virtual elimination of the scourge in the United States with only a few infected herds after March 25. The outbreak, starting in October, saw 124 141 diseased animals destroyed, with total killed value estimated between five and six million dollars.

Associated Press Washington United States Department of Agriculture Syracuse New York

Emmanuel Church Order of Services Announced

The rector Rev. Troy Beatty lists Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. with morning and evening prayers at noon and 5 o'clock. Prof. W. H. Howell returns from Missouri vacation and resumes duties as acting head of the dairy department at the State College of Agriculture.

Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church Howell Missouri W.H. Howell State College of Agriculture Georgia

Wake Up and Paint Up to Keep War-time Town Bright

An exhortation urges residents to paint and clean during wartime to boost morale and appearance. Paint acts as cleanser and disinfectant, protecting barns, houses, fences, and sidewalks while supporting prosperity. Whitewash is offered as a cheap, clean alternative. Get a move on, folks.

John

Revival Sparks Citywide Effort At Young Harris Memorial

A revival meeting opened at Young Harris Memorial church with a tented gathering on the corner of Boulevard and Chase. Rev. Arthur Moore delivered the opening message on "Praise Bearing." Daily services follow at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. with many denominations joining the effort.

Young Harris Memorial Church Boulevard Chase

Bananas and Produce Sale Ad With Prices

An old newspaper classified promotes bananas at 55 cents for 800 bunches and 650 and Tee bunches seven to ten dozen per bunch. Retail at 10 cents per dozen. Contact P Petro Broad or phone 1041. Also canned asparagus offered, 25 cents and 206 cans, described as nice and tender.

P. Petro- Broad

Knights Templar Elect Officers At Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery

The Knights Templar of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery will hold its annual meeting this evening at the regular location. On Good Friday the law requires the annual election of officers, so officers will be chosen tonight. Full attendance is urged as commanderies worldwide elect on this date.

Knights Templar Godfrey“de Bouillon Athens

Doctor Soule Recovering At Home From Illness

Dr. Andrew M. Soule president of the State College of Agriculture is again confined to his home with a mild case of lagnippe and tonsillitis. He is much improved and was seen in the yard enjoying the spring sun while continuing to direct college affairs from his sick room.

Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture

Prof Burson Returns From Southern Veterinary Meeting

Prof. W. M. Burson of the State College of Agriculture animal husbandry department returned from Auburn Alabama where he attended a meeting of southern veterinary science experts at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

Fresh Produce Advert from Buchwalds

Fresh Lettuce six and eight cent heads. New Irish Potatoes two quarts for 25 cents. Spring Onions five cent bunch. Nice Grapefruits six for 25 cents. Sweet Fila Oranges twenty and twenty five cents per dozen. Buchwalds phone 646.

Buchwald's

Western Market Offers Fresh Fish and Meats

AT WESTERN MARKET lists fresh Spanish mackerel black fish pike shad mullet and other fresh meats. Also advertised are fine fat hens with a variety of offerings for shoppers.

Mercer Georgia series opener set with Georgia in Macon

Georgia faces Mercer in a two game series in Macon as the Red and Black tour heads to Central of Georgia for today’s first game. Coach Bean lists thirteen players with Lattner and Hitchcock in key roles while Ed Laffiter will umpire the series.

Macon Georgia Mercer Central of Georgia Central By Park Coach Bean Cathers Torbett Nunnally Corley Hitchcock Dunio Henderson Harrison Clements Holden Erwin Carraway Gillis Brooks Ed Lafitter Tech Marist College Atlanta Chas. Black Mike Whitman sAstic Small Old Georgia Athens Telegraph Macon Daily Telegraph University Chapel

Athens High Heads to Gainesville for Two Games

Athens High baseball team leaves this afternoon for Gainesville to face the crack G H S in two games one this afternoon and another tomorrow. The Athens lads have won or eee and MEEPS.

Athens High Gainesville Meeps

Freight Depots to Close on Saturdays

Freight depots will close Saturdays at 1 00 p m city time from Saturday April 3 through August. Patrons urged to observe. Signed by J C Helier agent for C of G Ry R C Curry agent for S A L G M Ry B S Gillespie agent for Son Ry W C Thornton agent for Ga R R.

J. C. Helier G. Ry

Charles Chaplin at the Elite in A Night Out

Charles Chaplin the comic presence with the cane plays in A Night Out at the Elite theater today. Gaby Deslys appears on screen in Her Triumph, a four part novelty from Paris produced by Famous Players Film Co on the Paramount program.

Chales Chaplin Gaby Deslys Continents Paris Famous Players Film Co Paramount Adv

AT CENTRAL MARKET Friday and Saturday Specials

Central Market lists Friday and Saturday specials on beef and pork with prices per pound. Items include beef steak 15c, beef roast 12c, pork 16c, pork roast 15c, pork sausage 17¾c, mixed sausage 10c, shad 95c each, speckled trout 14c, red snapper 12½c, fresh country butter 25c, eggs 0c per dozen, and varying fresh vegetables at Williamson's.

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