Admiral Badger and Five Ships Arrive at Vera Cruz
U S Navy dispatch reports Rear Admiral Fletcher arrives with five ships off Vera Cruz. Marines and sailors land from Utah, Florida, and Prairie amid a brief bombardment. Mexicans open fire after the seizure of the customs house. four are dead and twelve wounded.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Tary
Daniels
Badger
Inchief
Atlantic
Fletcher
Utah
Florida
Prairie
Custom House
American flag raised at Vera Cruz in firefight
Four Americans were killed and twenty wounded as Marines and sailors seized the Vera Cruz customs house and raised the U S flag. Fire from Mexican garrison and shelling by Prairie followed, with combats extending through streets and wharves.
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Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Marines Land On Mexican Soil During Vera Cruz Action
Rear Admiral Fletcher landed a force of marines from American ships anchored in the harbor at Vera Cruz. Fighting occurred as Consul Canada requested aid from Generals Maas Antoni o Villa Venecio and Jefe Politico, who declined to assist in restoring order.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mex
Fletcher
Canada
Maas
Antonio Villa Venecio
Jefe Politico
Big Guns May Be Used on Vera Cruz
Rear Admiral Fletcher warned General Maas that American fleet big guns will be used if Mexican forces continue firing on Marines who landed and seized the customs house at Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
Associated Press
Washington
Fletcher
General Maas
Customs House
Admiral Badger Ordered to Tampico Port
Port Washington April 21 The Navy Department announced that Admiral Badger aboard the flag ship Arkansas is ordered from Vera Cruz to Tampico. He will divide the ships Louisiana New Hampshire Vermont New Jersey South Carolina and Michigan among his forces as he sees fit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Badger
Arkansas
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
South Carolina
Michigan
Fifteen Troopers Held by the Federals
A Tombstone dispatch reports fifteen members of Troop B Tenth Cavalry held by Constitutionalist forces near the Arizona border below Waco and Hereford. Troops on border guard crossed the line unknowingly and a large Hebel detachment surrounded them. Troop A Tenth Cavalry departed Fort Huachuca to investigate.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Arizona
Douglas International
Tombston
Tenth Cavalry
Waco
Hereford
Ariz
Tenth
Fort Huschuaca
Reported 200 Mexicans Killed In Veracruz Conflict
Washington reports say more than two hundred Mexicans were killed in the Veracruz battle. Secretary Bryan left the White House to confer with the German ambassador over arms for Huerta aboard a German vessel due at Vera Cruz. Congress debated authorizing use of the army and navy as the siege continued with marines from the Prairie and other ships engaged in the harbor operation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Galveston
Bryan
White House
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Congress
Senate
House
Second
Prairie
Senate in Session Considering Wilson's Mexican Policy
The Senate paused in a late session to decide on President Wilson's course in Mexico. Senator Root led a first speech for a substitute preamble, arguing the Tampico incident did not justify the president's actions while noting harm to Americans and property. The chamber planned to stay until final action is taken, with hours more debate expected.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
Senator Root
Golf club Wheat Cup involves three-time winner rule
In the April Country Club golf event A W Brooks won with J C Mell as runner up. Harry Hull had the low qualifying score. The Wheat Cup semi annual tournament is in May. The last Wheat Cup winner in November was C B Griffeth. Three consecutive wins grant ownership. past victors include C A Scudder W O Payne Morton Hodgson and C B Griffeth. No player has won it twice yet. all members may see engraved names before any one wins it three times.
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A. W. Brooks
J. C. Mell
Harry Hull
C. B. Griffeth
Messrs
C. A. Scudder
W. O. Payne
Morton Hodgson
New Elegant Pullman Cars Added to Macon Athens Train
Travelers Lee Bernard and John Kelley thought they made a mistake when boarding the Central of Georgia line and found a private smoker and refined upholstery in a fancy Pullman car. Two new coaches were added to the Macon to Athens service, delighting passengers. Captain Miller now commands the improved train.
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Lee Bernard
John Kelley
Athena
Monticello
Central of Georgia
Macon
Athens
Capt. Miller
Memorial Day address by Judge Thomas at Commerce
Judge George C. Thomas of this city will deliver the Memorial Day address at Commerce before the camp of veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy. The exercises are to be held on Monday next. Mrs. John Benson Wier leaves for Charleston to spend time with relatives. A special designed Gossard corset for dancing is sold at the Gossard Corset Parlor in the Southern Mutual Building. A Vera Cruz reference marks the day as headlines note. Senate debate features Reed and Weeks on war posture with Mexico.
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George C. Thomas
Commerce
Camp of Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy
Southern Mutual
Vera Cruz
Reed
Mexico
United States
Weeks
Scales
United States Department of Public Roads
Washington
Atlanta
Athens
Clarke County
South Carolina
American Highway Association
J. J. Strickland
Chamber of Commerce
Holman
Mr. Holman
Southern Cotton Exchange
Augusta
Messrs
M. J. Abney
H. J. Rowe
C. D. Flanigen
J. F. Tibbetts
J. J.strickland
John White Morton
Mexicans Organize to Resist Invasion at Piedras Negras
At a mass meeting in Piedras Negras led by Mexican citizens living under Federal guard, about five hundred volunteers formed and armed to resist what they term an expected invasion by the United States.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Piedras Negras
Americans Refuse to Leave Mexico Reported in Vera Cruz
Consul in Vera Cruz reports several Americans including women refused to board refugee ships and are now staying in hotels within the firing line near Mexico. Authorities state department received the update tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Canada
Vera Cruz
State Department
Capture of Soldiers Denied by Fort Huachuca Commander
Bisbee April 21 Colonel Gresham commander of American soldiers at Fort Huachuca denied that United States troops had been captured by Constitutionalists near Naco below the border.
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Associated Press
Bisbee
Ariz
Gresham
Fort Huachuca
United States
Naco
Twenty six coal strikers killed at Ludlow clash
Representatives of the American Red Cross report twenty six bodies recovered at Ludlow after a clash between strikers and militia. About three hundred armed strikers moved from the Freemont county tent colonies to Ludlow to aid their fellows, with more strikers expected.
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Associated Press
Denver
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Ludlow
Fremont County
Union
Mrs Sallie Martin Dies At 71 In Buford Home
Mrs Sallie Martin died yesterday at her son Vines Martins home 860 College avenue after a period of illness. She was 71 and a Methodist. The body left by Southern Railway for Buford for funeral today at 4 pm from First Methodist Church with burial in Buford. Survived by two sons Vines and D Martin a daughter Mrs Willis T Martin of Columbia sister Mrs T H Madaway and two brothers Vines Allen of Duluth and Bona Allen of Buford. Pallbearers who carried the casket to the train included H P Holcomb G A Tucker Walter Marbutt H D Marbutt F Hofmeister and W H Slenton.
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Sallie Martin
Vines Martin
College Avenue
Southern Railway
Buford
First Methodist
G. A. Tucker
Walter Marbutt
H. D. Marbutt
F. Hofmeiater
W. H. Slenton
College Quartette Sings All Week at Classic on College Avenue
The College Quartette performs nightly this week at the Classic, promising pleasing entertainment. Today features Sealed Orders with War ren Kerrigan and the comedy The Bad Egg. The Classic bills itself as the classy house, offering strong entertainment.
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College
College Avenue
Warren Kerrigan
Adv
Mangleberg Joins Fears Grocery Company for New Service
Mr. Frank Mangleberg leaves King Hodgson Company after months there to join the Fears Grocery Company and offers his best service to friends calling at the new firm. He thanks former customers and asks them not to forget him at his new place. Also notes on produce prices and Mrs. W. J. Russell's travel plans to Atlanta and Jasper. Williamson's advertises stone cakes and strawberries pairing.
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Frank Mangleberg
The
Fears Grocery Company
Mangleberg
King- Hodgson Company
W. J. Russell
Atlanta
Jasper
Georgia Beats Alabama in Second game 7 to 4
Georgia overcame a first inning deficit to edge Alabama 7 to 4 in Tuscaloosa. McWhorter paced the Georgians with a home run and a triple while Clements added two triples as Hitchcock settled after a rocky first inning and the team totaled 12 hits to Alabama’s 5.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Georgia
Alabama
McWhorter
Clements
Hitchcock
R. H.E
YWCA Luncheon Sparks Interest in Southern Conference
Young women at the YWCA enjoyed luncheon hosted by Mrs S O Hutcheson and Miss Lillie Moss. R M Guess and Dillard presented mirrorscope pictures about the upcoming Southern Conference in North Carolina. An informal discussion followed to boost interest for the June YWCA events.
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Young Women's Christian Association
S. O. Hutcheson
Lillie Moss
R. M. Guess
College
Dillard
Voters Summoned to Show Cause on Registration
Bailiff Frank Wood served summonses to more than fifty residents cited to appear before county boards of registrars. They must show cause why their voter registrations should not be counted null and void due to issues such as unrecorded or misnamed tax payments from past years.
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Frank Wood
Boards of Registrars
City School Notice for Teacher Applicants Exams
The annual examination of applicants for positions in the city schools will be held in the College Avenue School with segregated dates for colors on May 9 and whites on May 16. Exams cover Arithmetic Geography English Grammar U S History and Science of Education Vocal Music Penmanship from 9 am to 5 pm. For information contact G G Bond Superintendent. Also Williamson's offers fresh vegetables and strawberries today.
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College Avenue
U. S
G. G.bond
Sun-31
Athens seeks camp for 10000 US troops in city
The Chamber of Commerce urged locating the Ninth Division national guard camp in Athens after a miscommunication with Washington. Mayor officials chased support from Senators Smith and West, Congressman Tribble, and Gen Evans. Athens cites 1908 Spanish American War troop presence and claims capacity for ten thousand soldiers ahead of a July encampment.
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Blease
South Carolina
Army Department
Washington
National Guard
Ninth Division
Isle of Palms
Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
Tribble
R. K. Evans
Governor's Island
N. Y
General Evans
Senator Smith
Senator West
Athens
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
North Carolina
Atlanta
Warrant for Mathews Charges Felony
Yesterday morning a warrant was sworn for Ellie Mathews charged with a felony statutory offense for an attack on Mrs Bell. Mathews has been in the city lock-up and will be moved to county prison for a committal trial when Mrs Bell can safely testify. Mrs Bell, about 55, remains hospitalized with severe injuries and shock from the assault.
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C. M. Bell
Ellie Mathews
Mrs Bell
Linton Spring Water and Bowden Lithia Offered
Athens doctors praise Linton Spring Water and Bowden Lithia juice. Arnold & Abney promotes the product with phone lines 504 and 9, inviting customers to try a jar of the Butter Datenut.
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Linton
Athens
Bowden Lithia
Arnold &Abney
Tomato Plants and Fresh Produce for Sale
60 000 tomato plants all varieties now ready for delivery 10c per dozen special price on large quantities Costa's phone 697 yellow squash string beans fresh beets
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Costa's
Arnold & Abney
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Adm
Tampico Port
Thomas
John Benson Wier
Charleston
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Classic
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Williamson’s
Williamson's
G. G. Bond
Cornelison
Mathews
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