United States Readies for War as Submarine Attacks Increase
Reports from Washington and abroad detail fears of a U S entry into war after repeated German submarine attacks. Congress backs measures for immediate preparation and the president may seize ships and shipping facilities. Spain Sweden Cuba Argentina Germany and others issue protests, while the California sinks with one American aboard and 160 survivors reported.
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Consul Frost
State Department
California
John A. Lee
Montgomery
Alabama
Henderson
Frost
United States
Spain
Madrid
Germany
Freshmen Defeat Sophomores in Sanford Field Pushball
Freshmen won yesterday at Sanford Field by a two to zero score. Seventy five men per side played with many substitutions as the freshmen extended their four game winning streak in the five year old campus sport. One broken rib and an arm injury were the worst of the results. Proceeds go to the class of 1920 banquet fund and to dissuade others from harassing players.
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Sanford Field
University of Georgia
Democrats seek end to leak hearing as GOP probes higher sources
Washington February 7 Democratic committee members push to wrap up the leak hearing. Republicans disclose they have just begun investigating. They contend information came from someone higher than two reporters Nassy and Price.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Deepifé
Washington
New York
Essary
Price
Twilight Sleep Films and Lecture at Colonial Today
The Colonial Theatre presents Twilight Sleep with separate showings for women at 3:30 pm and men at 8:30 pm today. Dr Arthur H Rollnick will lecture on the subject, promoting Twilight Sleep as a boon to motherhood. Admission strictly segregates audiences. no children admitted.
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Arthur H. Rollnick
Colonial Theatre
Athens
Kurt E. Schlessingk
Friberg
Germany
Soa
Robert Edeson Shines In His Brother's Keeper at Colonial
Athens critics hail Robert Edeson in His Brother's Keeper as the season's artistic high point. Miss DeWolfe Newcombe and Miss Helen Barnes give convincing support in a well mounted production. The play's suspense, humor, and detailed sets sustain strong audience interest throughout.
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Athens
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Colonial
Edeson
DeWolfe Newcombe
Doris Osborne
Helen Barnes
Lipscomb Agency Tops 1916 Fire Insurance Tax Returns
Lipscomb and Company Agency submitted 1916 tax returns showing fire premiums of 48882.70 plus over 56 000 in total insurance lines, the largest Athens agency business to date. The firm paid 958 in city taxes and credited chief McDorman and firefighters for a low loss record. Also small ad for strawberries at Costa's Delicatessen Shop.
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Lipscomb & Co
Lipacomb Agency
North East
Georia
Athens
Lipscomb
McDorman
Belgian relief fund grows with small donations
The Belgian relief drive collects over 7 and remains open through Saturday. Contributions arrive from supporters eager to aid starving children in Belgium. Donations received yesterday total 18.00, bringing the grand total to 710.00.
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Belgium
R. Hodgson, Jr
Whitlock
Burglar Steals From Pi Kappa Phi Chapter House
A burglar entered the former J. N. Booth home on the Boulevard early yesterday, stealing $9 from J. A. Osborne and small amounts from other residents. Shoes were removed from under Osborne’s bed and a kitchen window was used for entry. Pocket contents and watches were rifled. Osborne’s watch remained untouched. The incident was reported to police.
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J. N. Booth
J. A. Osborne
Mr. Osborne
Osborne
Woodmen Name Delegates to Georgia Head Camp
Delegates R. E. Carter K A Hill J H McKinnon and W W Beacham named to represent Athens Camp at the Head Camp in Americus March 13 to 16 for Georgia. Alternates L B Collins S W Newby S R Kirk and Dr W T Hamilton named. Speakers Rev Enoch W Jones E Carter Col W J Simmons. Main officers W W Beacham presiding J D Wood clerk. Arnold Abney advertise Strawberries 35c quart 3 quarts for 1.00.
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Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen of the World
Athens
Americus
State of Georgia
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K. A. Hill
J. H. McKinnon
W. W. Beacham
L. B. Collins
W. Newby
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Enoch W. Jones
Oconee Street Methodist Church
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Col
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Atlanta
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Pre‘elding
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German submarine policy blamed for ocean losses
Paris reports Romania and Russia exchange accusations over forced conscription. Belgium cites German relief restrictions and coal port delays. British forces push Germans from Grandcourt and capture prisoners as Allied operations expand on other fronts. Admirals vow to counter submarines, while King George rejects German peace proposals.
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Ancree
Bapaume
Galicia
Beresina River
Lorraine
Death of Mrs J W Burkhalter Follows Millen Home Loss
Mrs J W Burkhalter nee Ettie Hutcheson of Winterville died at her Millen home about 10 o clock yesterday. She was a sister of Mrs A W Dozier of this city and a niece of Mrs T H Dealer Sr of Athens. Funeral and burial will be held at Winterville after the noon train arrives. several Athens residents plan to attend. Local notices advertise fresh goods from Bell’s meal and Arnold Abney markets in Green Florida.
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Millen
J. W. Burkhalter
Misa Ettie Hutcheson
Winterville
T. H. Dealer
Athens
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