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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1916

Page

6

Germany Lacks Knowledge On Sussex Disaster

Washington April 1 Germany told Ambassador Gerard it has no official information on the explosions that damaged the English channel steamer Sussex and sank the British ship Englishman. The Berlin government will inform Gerard when its inquiry ends, with weeks perhaps required for German submarines to report. Secretary Lansing said no major dispatches were received in the state department inquiry.

Germany Sussex Associated Press Washington Gerard Berlin Ised Lansing State Department

Sabbath School Group Sets Picnic at Pure Mineral Spring

J L Berryman announces an open path for picnicers this year to a mineral spring famed for its pure sparkling water. He signs with respect.

J. L. Berryman

Mercer Wins Narrow Pitchers Duel Over Georgia 1-0

Mercer defeats Georgia 1 to 0 in Macon in a pitchers battle as Fuss vs Philphot. Rawson and Clements star for Mercer with a three base hit and a double while Sosbee drives in the lone run. Georgia hits hard but fail to score with runners on third and on close plays.

Macon Mercer Georgia Fuss Philphot Erwin Holden Clements Swan Weaver Rawson Sosbee David Westbrook

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Laxative Remedy

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a reliable spring laxative. It claims the first dose moves sluggish bowels, stimulates the liver, and clears the system of waste and impurities. The ad urges readers to clear winter poisons and notes the price as 25 cents at the druggist.

Dr. King

Crawford Notes From May Or March Weather and Local Visits

Crawford notices report a windy month ending with updates on residents visiting kin from Center Augusta Macon Athens and Crawfordville New millinery appointment Miss Lula Atchison Miss Mozelle Hansford and Miss Gretchen Echols improving health updates on Mrs Burt and Dr C C Echols local business change W D Smith becomes furniture proprietor and calls for skilled surgeons and local promotion of advertising offers

Army Bill Debate Makes No Progress in Senate

Washington April 1 General de bate on the army reorganization bill continued in the senate today with no sign of work on amendments. Chairman Chamberlain did not limit debate. Borah attacked federalizing the national guard as unconstitutional while Cummins and Lewis defended militia provisions but opposed federal volunteer force. Brandegee proposed raising the regular army to 250000 and Smith of South Carolina offered 15000000 for a government nitrate plant.

Associated Press Washington Senate Chamberlain Borah National Guard Cummins Lewis Brandegee Smith South Carolina

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