Southern Athletic Conference Formed and Rules Set
After January 1, 1917 member colleges must join the conference to schedule games, with conditions of 500 students and conference territory. Officers elected include President Thomas Bragg of Auburn, Vice-President E P Frost of Tennessee, and Secretary-Treasurer Gillis of Kentucky. Sewanee invited despite under 500 students. next meeting in Charleston in December.
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Southern Athletic Conference
Thomas. Bragg
Auburn
E. P. Frost
Tennessee
Gillis
Kentucky
Charleston
S.laca
Appam Returns to Hampton Roads Under German Flag
The British liner Appam, long reported lost, sailed into Hampton Roads with a German prize crew from the Moewe aboard. Lieutenant Hans Berge and 22 sailors accompanied the ship, carrying word of the raider that had sunk seven British transports. Appam sits under Fortress Monroe guard with 116 passengers and 155 crew aboard, awaiting final disposition.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Appam
Afrian
Hampton Roads
Moewe
Admiralty
Moene
Hans Berge
Madeira Islands
Fortress Monroe
England
Henry Walthall Stars In The Misleading Lady
Henry B Walthall headlines as elite in The Misleading Lady a psychology driven romance adapted from a stage hit The film features Edna Mayo and Walthall with dramatic performances praised as among the best in Athens cinema showing.
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Henry Walthall
Edna Mayo
Henry B Walthall
Edgar Allen Poe
Fim
Cave
Athens
Fresh Bakery Deals From Arnold and Abney
Curly Mustard and Furhip Salad sell for 15 cents per Peck while Fresh Old Fashioned Pound Cake goes at 25 cents a Pound. Arnold and Abney offer Fresh Cream Puffs made today at 30 cents a dozen.
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Arnold & Abney
President Wilson Seems Ready to Act on International Breaches
President Wilson addressed a large Des Moines audience urging preparedness and action against breaches of international law. He warned that protests alone cannot shield U S honor and emphasized that the United States seeks peace but must assert self respect while the nation stands behind him.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Wilson
United States
Vaudette Theater Shows Five Reel Picture Today
A film titled Wild Oats features Malcolm Duncan in the role of Harrison Grey. The piece warns against fast living and its dangers for the American family. Duncan is praised for his dramatic strength and screen adaptability.
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Vaudette Theater
Malcolm Duncan
Harrison’ Grey Fiske
Vaudette
Elmo Ragsdale Joins College Extension Team
Elmo Ragsdale of Cornelia has been named a field agent in horticulture under the Smith Lever plan. A State College graduate, he previously served as demonstration agent in Habersham county and will assist Prof. J W Firor in extension work.
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Elmo Ragsdale
Cornelia
State College
Habersham County
J. W. Firor
Vaubette Shifts Programs As Kerrigan Move Delays
The Vaubette theatre altered its schedule due to a delay in transit of the Warren Kerrigan film. Lulu Glaser’s Lover’s Invasion of America moved from Friday to yesterday and Kerrigan’s film now appears Friday. Manager Stone plans a return engagement for the Miracle of Life as an early Vaudette attraction. Also listed are prices for cranberries and cream cheese from King Hodgson Co.
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Vaudette
Warren Kerrigan
Lulu Glaser
America
Kerrigan
George Ade
Stone
Air War Report Confirms Bombings and Frontline Duels
British official tally records fifty four killed and sixty seven wounded in there shire and Lincolnshire after 220 bombs. Luftwaffe airships returned safely targeting Liverpool Birkenhead and other points. Artillery duels dominated from Arras to Monterombons with infrequent infantry attacks repelled.
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Associated Press
London
Thereshire
Lincolnshire
Berlin
Liverpool
Birkenhead
Arras
Monterombons
Montenegro
Scutari
Albania
Equatorial Africa
Caucasus
Lake Tertum
Khryskala
Saloniki
Army Recruiting in Athens February 1916 Notice
The U S Army Recruiting Station Atlanta mails plans to hold recruiting parties in Athens February 7-8 14-15 21-22 26-29. Qualifications 18 to 35 unmarried with good character. Pay 15 to 45 dollars monthly. free clothing food medical dental care. 7 year enlistment with options to extend. may serve in reserve. Enclosed recruiting circular promises training and post discharge opportunities for government jobs.
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Athens
U. S. Army
United States
Levee Break Threatens Hundreds in Cummins Area
A break in the Arkansas River levee near Cummins in eastern Arkansas endangered hundreds tonight. The Associated Press reports crews worked to control the breach as flood concerns mounted for nearby communities.
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Associated’ Press
Little Rock
Arkansas
Arkansas River
Cummins
Appam Dilemma Halts U S Decision On Status
Washington February 1 AP German commander aboard the Appam faces a choice. If she is a warship she may be interned. if an auxiliary cruiser she may sail after repairs or be interned. if a prize of war she could be returned to Britain or kept until prize court rules. Authorities disagree on the fate and handling under international law.
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Associated Press
Washington
Appam
United States
Appami
Germany
Second Story Man Shot into Parham Home Early Morning
Yesterday about 2:30 AM an intruder entered Mrs. H. J. Parham’s upstairs bedroom at 1189 Pm avenue by climbing to the second floor and lifting the window. He fled after a flashlight blinded her, leaving the bathroom door open. no property was taken and footprints were washed away by rain. Police from a distant precinct arrived within 30 to 40 minutes.
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Pm Avenue
H. J Parham
Militia Pay Bill Backed by Secretaries Senators and Officers
Military leaders criticize a continental army plan as impractical and urge reliance on militia for wartime defense. Adjutant General Foster leads Florida guardsmen in arguing the militia route, while Secretary Garrison warns passage commits the U S to a failed system eroding public confidence.
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Bredéh
Senate
House A
Guardsmen
Foster
Florida
Ita
Chamberlain
Senate’ Committee
Garrison
United States
Navy midshipmen face mass resignations at Annapolis
About 220 midshipmen, roughly a quarter of the Naval Academy, will be asked to resign for failing the semiannual exams. Instructors dispute claims of tougher tests while reports cite changes after a scholastic-methods inquiry and the end of "advance dope" on exams.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Fire at Uptown Station Quelled by Chemical Extinguisher
A car pulled into the uptown fire station around 8:30 during rain. The hood was raised and flames flew out as the vehicle steamed. firefighters used a chemical extinguisher to suppress the blaze in moments. The car belonged to Mrs James White and was driven by her colored chauffeur.
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James. White
Unique Mother's Hair Watch Chain Shown by Prof Orr
Prof 8 P Orr, longtime city teacher, displays a New York shop bought watch chain made from his mother’s hair who died thirty years ago and his sister’s hair. The chain shows the mother’s grey strands and the sister’s coal black hair altered to chestnut brown. The chain is attached to a family watch once carried by his father who died in the first Battle of.
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P. Orr
New York
Orr
County Commissioners Hold Monthly Meeting
The first regular meeting of the month, led by Chairman R. L. Bramblett, covered planned improvements in county bridge repair, monthly road work, and progress on the new steel bridge at Princeton. Fresh Country Eggs available 25¢ per dozen from King Hodgson Co.
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R. L. Bramblett
Princeton
King Hodgson Co
Great Campaign Ends With Student Revival
A religious revival conducted under the Y M C A auspices by Rev J A Hemphill of Atlanta concluded at the chapel. The campaign will continue says leaders. About 400 students attended daily with last night 1400 young men affirming Christian intent and twenty unchurched youths converting. The preacher spent the day meeting many students on personal religious concerns.
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J. A. Hemphill
Atlanta
Athens High to Meet Madison in Big Prep Showdown
The Athens High basketball team meets Madison next Monday at YWCA. Guards Abe Goodman WH Jackson and R Burpee lead the Athens quintet as they seek a strong crowd to back a top Atlanta prep team visiting later. A 25 cent admission is planned. Game starts at 7:30.
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Athens
Madison
YW. C
B. Prne Center
D. C
Abe Goodman
WH. Jackson
R. Burpee
Atlanta
Athens High
Representative Bytes Seeks Labor Probe at U S Munitions Plants
Washington Feb 1 Representative Bytes of South Carolina introduced a resolution directing the secretary of labor to investigate labor conditions at munitions plants in the United States. The measure aims to uncover working conditions and potential improvements for workers in wartime production facilities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Bytes of
South Carolina
Secretary of Labor
Plenty Ammunition for All the Navy
Rear Admiral Strauss told the House Naval Committee that a sufficient supply of ammunition exists to arm ships in commission, reserve, or already constructed. He cautioned that supply for ships under construction or authorized is not sufficient, but current ships have ample reserve ammunition.
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Associated Press
Washington
Strauss
Ordanance of the Navy
House Naval Committee
Fresh Vegetables Head Lettuce and More
An old listing advertises fresh vegetables including lettuce, celery, ripe tomatoes, green peppers, cauliflower, carrots, turnips, and related plants. A phone line 1000-1001 is shown for inquiries.
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Sewanee
HAB
George “Klein
College Force
Vaubette
New York State
ONCLE
Sam Toopen
Army
Post Office
Atlanta, Ga
INC
U. 8
Navy
8. P. Orr
U. S
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