Allies Hold The Line As War Reaches Pivotal Point
Allied forces brace for impact as Haig orders no retreat and the French rush to bolster the front in France and Flanders. German divisions press along the Lys and in the Aigre region while American and French troops repulse assaults in the Apremont forest and Hangard en Santerre sector.
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Associated Press
Britain
France
Flanders
Haig
Five Tollway
London
Paris
Apremont Forest
War Office
Hangard En Santerre
Defends Seizure of Dutch Shipping
Secretary Lansing answered Holland's protest against the U S seizure of Dutch shipping. He argued the act was necessary due to Germany's attitude which prevented Holland from fulfilling its engagements, and that the seizure benefits Dutch shipowners and people rather than being an injustice.
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Associated Press
Washington
Holland
United States
Lansing
Germany
Paris Bombing Continues and U-Boat Attacks Reported
The bulletin notes German shells reached the Paris region after sunset with two killed and twelve wounded. A German submarine bombarded Monrovia on April 1, causing extensive damage, while officials said no American landings were reported from Vladivostok. London reports a German air raid on the English east coast and Paris saw bombs dropped by German planes. Berlin claimed 20,000 prisoners and over 200 guns taken in Armentieres. Fresh lettuce, peppers, and celery advertised by Arnold & Abney.
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Paris
Monrovia
Washington
Liberia
Africa
State Department
England
London
Berlin
War Office
Armentieres
Camp Gordon Colonel Found Dead at Quarters
Atlanta April 12 Col William H Simmons commanding the 327th Infantry Camp Gordon was found dead in his camp quarters with a bullet wound in his head. No explanation is given from divisional headquarters.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
William H. Simmons
327Th Infantry
Camp Gordon
Will Protect Ships From Torpedos and Mines
A call to strengthen naval defenses proposes new systems to shield ships from torpedoes and mines, aiming to reduce vulnerability at sea. Officials emphasize rapid deployable countermeasures and integration with existing escort fleets to improve survivability.
Explanation of Sugar Prices Shown by Refineries
Dr Schuler remarks that sugar prices have not declined with the jobber in two months. The American Sugar Refining Company sells bulk 100 pound bags at 8.05 per hundred pounds and ten and five pound bags at 3.40 and 8.45 per hundred respectively. Savannah Sugar Refining Company offers standard granulated sugar at 7.85 and 7.92 per hundred pounds with lower freight due to proximity. Retailers may add a profit of one cent per pound for cash and two cents for charge and delivery sales.
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Dr. Schule
American Sugar Refining Company
Savannah Sugar Refining Company
Savannah
Liberty Loan Sale Progressing Nicely
Washington reports Liberty Loan subscriptions through five days of canvassing totaling about 452 million dollars. The Atlanta district alone shows approximately 3.25 million.
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Liberty
Associated Press
Washington
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Banks
Atlanta
Goethals Heads New Department
Washington, April 12. The consolidation of two of the five divisions of the general staff in the new department of purchases storage and traffic is headed by Major General Goethals as assistant chief of staff it is announced by Chief of Staff March. Vote for T. B. Wootten This Day.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Staff
Department of Purchases, Storage and Traffic
Goethals
March
No decision on consolidation of railway stations and depots
Athens officials report no decision has been made on consolidating ticket offices passenger stations and freight depots for five railroads entering the city. Seaboard official Sedden visited Athens to report to Atlanta after consultations with road representatives local and distant.
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Athens
Sedden
Seaboard
Atlanta
Gainesville
Athens Terminal Company
G. M
Broad Street
Georgia
Liberty Loan drive shows strong early progress in Putnam
Mrs. W. H. Taliaferro, Putnam county chair, reported $27,250 raised in the first two days at Eatonton. Mrs. Mell’s team notes daily county progress with subcommittees feeding reports to county chairs for district totals. At Tuckston school a Liberty Bonds sale drew seven Indies buyers, as teachers and local clubs rally around the war bond campaign.
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George Mell
Women’s Liberty Loan Committee
Eighth Congressional District
Mell
Athens
Putnam
W. H. Taliaferro
Eatonton
Tuckston
T. F. Green
James W. Morton
Tuckston School
Conway
Bob Morton
James Morton
Hancock
J. J. O'Kelley
A. D. Tuck
Annie O'Farrell
W. Meyer
W. Culver
J. E. McLeroy
J. Yarbrough
J. W. Courtney
A. Noell
Annie Young
Senator Smith Calls Interference by President Impeachable
Washington April 12 Senator Hoke Smith argued that presidential interference with the Interstate Commerce Commission would be an impeachable offense as Senate debate lingers over the Overman bill. Cummins criticized executive criticism of opponents while Hollis urged restraint before urgent legislation is moved. The article notes leaders planning to delay the bill to pass funding for government operations and other needs.
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Hoke Smith
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Cummins
Hollis
Smith
Georgia
Democrat
Interstate Commerce Commission
Athens official to attend hot springs highway meeting
At the Athens Chamber of Commerce meeting last night President M J Abney was authorized to attend the big road meet in Hot Springs Arkansas starting April 16. Abney, secretary of the Athens Motor Club and representative of the Georgia State Automobile Association, will join Bankhead Highway and National Good Roads Association sessions with county engineer Prof C M Strahan also slated to go representing the county.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
M. J. Abney
Hot Springs
Ark
Abney
Athens Motor Club
Georgia State Automobile Association
Bankhead Highway Association
National Good Roads Association
Arkansas City
Athens
C. M. Strahan
Messrs
Abney Strahan
Hot Springs Shay
Louisiana Senator Broussard Dies After Illness
United States Senator Broussard died at his home in Theria Louisiana on April 13 after weeks of illness. Physicians cited a complication of diseases as the cause. The death marks a major political loss for Louisiana and the Senate.
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I Theria
United States
Broussard
Tech Beats Auburn 8 to 4 in Atlanta Showdown
Georgia Tech topped Auburn in a yesterday game in Atlanta by an 8 to 4 score. Pitching and late runs iced the win for Tech as Auburn struggled to respond. RBI hits and solid defense backed the Yellow Jackets to secure the victory.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Auburn
R.H.E. Tech
Thornton's Luncheonette Specials Featured Today
Thornton's Luncheonette lists chicken salad with bread and beverage options, plus Brunswick stew, beef dishes with sides, oysters, desserts, and fruit. Williamson's supplies vegetables and dried goods while Costa's Delicatessen and Arnold & Abney promote produce and sliced dried beef.
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Thornton's
Arnold & Abney
Embargo On Flour And Sugar Hit Georgia Manufacturing
Official Georgia orders announce a state embargo on flour and sugar for new businesses since January 1, 1918. The move aims to prevent displacing established firms and ensure fair distribution as excess flour is redirected for military use. Citizens are urged to report shortages to the state administrator in Atlanta. Prices and local ads follow.
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Atlanta
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
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