Curtain of fire holds Germans from their trenches
London reports heavy bombardment around Verdun with no infantry attacks yet. French curtain of fire repels a German northeast assault near Verdun. British fronts see activity near St Eloi. Russians claim success near Baranavichi and Chromiakova. Austrians repelled at Carso Selz. Russians drive the Tike from Bitlis area. Martial law declared across Ireland. Maxwell takes command. Dublin unrest spreads. Neutral shipping losses tallied by the British: 736 ships, over a million tons.
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Associated Press
London
Avocourt
Eanes
Cumieres
Verdun
Paris
Douaumont
Vaux
St. Eloi
Baranavichi
Chromiakova
Rovyno- Kovel
Rome
Carso
Ireland
All Ireland
John Maxwell
Egypt
Dublin
South
Sinn Fein
Athens Fellows Meet. Athens to Host Fraternal Lodge
The Fourteenth Division of the International Fraternal Society met in Athens with delegates from multiple lodges including Harmony Grove Commerce and Oak Grove Athens. Officers were elected and a permanent meeting place for the organization was discussed with Athens as a likely regular site. A collection was taken for two orphaned children of a departed member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourteenth
Fellows IN Meeting
Athens
William Farnum at Elite Theater Today
William Farnum appears at the Elite theater today in his latest triumph The Qondman. He is described as a universally popular film star with steadfast fan appeal. Also advertised are fresh fruits and treats at Williamson's including strawberries and Stone's Cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farnum
Williamson's
Summer School Auditorium Drive Gains Nearly Two Thousand
The Chamber of Commerce committee led by E H Dorsey seeks final reports at 11 am and directors meet at 4 pm in Clayton street offices. Subscriptions to the summer school auditorium fund total about $2,000 with many donors named, and further gifts are requested by phone or office contact. Local businesses list recent contributions and continue to advertise groceries and goods damaged by water.
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Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Dor
Clayton
Street
Chamber
of Commerce
Flanigen
E. H. Dorsey
Échool
Automobiles Sought for Bonds Election Volunteers
A public notice urges voters to participate in the bonds election on Saturday April 29. Residents are asked to cast ballots and recruit others to support bonds for pure water and health initiatives. Citizens are asked to offer an automobile for election day from 9 AM to 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Kaiser to confer with American ambassador at army HQ
Washington reports Berlin dispatches say Ambassador Gerard will meet the German emperor at his army headquarters about the submarine station. Officials view the meeting as significant and hopeful, with President Wilson awaiting Germany's reply in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Gerard
Lynsing
State Department
Pesident Wilson
Congressmi¢N
Tomar
Odd Fellows Lodge Celebrate 97th Anniversary in Athens
Williams and Glenn lodges unite to mark the ninety seventh founding anniversary with 250 plus members, visiting officers, and a program of music, addresses by Joe L. Deadwyler and Thomas Mell, and refreshments. Notables include Hon. Jake Joel Jr. and Rev. W. M. Saye.
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Odd Fellowship
Athens
Williams
Glenn
Order
Grand Lodge of Georgia
Jake Joel, Jr
Williams Lodge
W. M. Saye
JL. Morris
Joe L. Deadwyler
Thomas
Mell
Mr. Deadwyler
H. R. McClatchey
Rome
Glenn Lodge
A. M. Center
H. J. Davis
Harold ‘Juck
Republicans push broader naval preparedness in platform plan
In Washington on April 27 Republicans gear up for a bigger defense build up. They aim to raise naval construction to make the U S the second navy power within three years and to include the plank in the GOP platform. The push signals a campaign theme for the national convention and the coming election. Also on April 27 the state department discussed acceptable candidates to succeed Morgenthau as ambassador to Turkey, with Abram Selkus of New York under consideration. A June 1 deadline was noted for copies of bank examination reports to be sent to national banks examined by national bank examiners.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
United States
Turkey
State Department
Abram Selkus
New York
Henry Morgenthau
Morgenthau
National’ Bank
Nafional
Mt Ie
Agricultural high schools begin state first annual meet in Athens
The first annual meeting of the Agricultural High School of the congressional districts of the state opens at State College of Agriculture in Athens for two days. Leaders from eleven schools attend with contests in literary, athletic and agricultural fields, including a boll weevil debate and a large slate of events for both boys and girls.
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Agricultural High Schools
State College of Agriculture
State College
Athens
Denmark
State Normal School
Soule
Afi
Horticultural and Cotton Laboratories
Audorium
Sanford Field
Auditorium
Comedy Day at the Vaudette Delivers Nonstop Laughs
Today at the Vaudette a special Comedy Day offers six to seven one reel to feature films all clearly comic. Children under twelve enter free with a paid accompanying adult. The program promises wholesome laughs to lift spirits and brighten the day.
Jossey's Daily Bulletin Ad For Produce And Eggs
Advertisement listing fresh produce and eggs available at Jossey's and Buchwald's. Includes fat fries hens fresh country eggs vegetables Baldwin apples 50 cents per peck large oranges 40 cents per dozen grape fruits four for 25 cents extra fancy lemons 20 cents per dozen. Phone numbers 1176 and 646.
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Buchwiald's
Western Market Goods and Local Notices
A mixed page listing West ern Market offerings includes fresh fish dressed hens assorted meats and produce with prices for tomatoes beans celery onions turnips and more. Nearby notes mention hospital bed vacancies in London and a Philippine Independence bill caucus action in Washington with a looming amendment.
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Edward Carson
Ulster Volunteers
Department of Commerce
Iessea
Norway
Sweden
Holland
The
Vo Or
Georgia
C. A. von
Harmony Grove
Commerce
Oak Grove
Liberty
Bogart
City of
R. L. J. Smith
W. D. “Meadow
Comer
C. C. Persons
Bishop
Russett
Swett. Eer
Btone
Committee OF Chamber OF Commerce
Arnold
WH Rucker
M. P
D. P
Sheriff
I. Smith
Gamble
Costa’s
W. A. Skelton
R. E. Park
R. S. Pond
Smith Shoe Co
Citizens’ Pharmacy
Max Joseph
Head & McMahon
C. N. Hodgson
S. J. Ware
Dr. M. T
Summerlin
Green & Michael
Dorsey Furniture Co
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens Empire Laundry
Davison-Nicholson Co
Michael Bros
Athens Hardware Co
Webb-Crawford Co
Georgia National Bank
National Bank of Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Athens Railway & Electric Co
L. F. Edwards
J .F. Tibbetts
Talmadge Wholesale Co
L. C. Brown
A. G. Dudley
Chancellor Barrow
Cotton Exchange
W. T. Bryan
P. Petropol
Fred G. Davis
M. Goldman
Johnson Shoe Co
H. A. Nix
Prof. A Rhodes
Bernstein Brothers
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Griffeth Implement Co
Dr. H. W. Odum
P. Abelman
Wingfield Cash Grocery Co
Lee Morris
Boley Brothers
Arnold & Abney
Kaiser 10
Odd Fellows Lodges
Ollie DeLoach
Rowena
Gertrude
Pifth
Jewell Credille
Fannieath
H Tyler
Cee Lucile Still
Zedene Horne
Myrtle Johnson
Lilla Love
Harley Lee
Atabstt
Lonnie George
Lee S R. Woodrutt
Eitth
Vaudette
Buchwald's
Jossey's
Call
Bermuda
Arnold O 'Abney
House Democrats
Senate
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