United States Near Break With Central Powers, Sees Strain
Washington Feb 13 The United States weighs severing ties with the central powers as diplomatic strains rise. Interim actions include challenging the detention of African seamen aboard Yarrowdale and consideration of arming US ships, with President to decide. Some senators warn that opening ports to Allied ships could break neutrality.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Yarrowdale
Berlin
United States
Saulsbury
Stone
Foreign Relations ‘Committee
Messare
Bishop G. K. Nelson Dies in Atlanta
The Right Reverend Cleland Kinloch Nelson bishop of the Atlanta Episcopal diocese died at his home in Atlanta after a several days illness described as throat trouble developing from tonsillitis. His death ends a long tenure as bishop of the northern district of Georgia and is mourned by many in Athens and the church community.
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Associated Preas
Atlanta, Gai
Cleland Kinloch Nelson
Episcopal Diocese of
Atlanta
Associated Press
Nelson
St. Coke's
Mem
Georgia
Athens
Baraca Philathea Meeting Features Prof Park Address
A large crowd attended the Baraca Philathea city union at First Baptist Church last night. The program included music and exercises followed by an interesting address by Prof. Park of the University of Georgia. Lettuce Celery Yellow Yam Potatoes. Arnold Abney.
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Baraca-Philathea
Park
First Baptist Church
Baraca- Philathea City
Third of Billion Deficit in Sight
The Senate Finance Committee forecast a treasury deficit of 33.4 million dollars at the close of the next fiscal year. It urged amending the administration revenue bill to authorize a bond issue of 196.266 million and to raise certificates of indebtedness to 500 million from 300 million.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Senate Finance Committee
Senate defeats motion on postal bill postage hike
In Washington on February 13 the senate voted 37 to 34 to not suspend rules and allow an amendment to the post office appropriation increasing newspaper and magazine postage and raising drop letters to one cent, likely ending the fight this session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Leagues Break With Fraternity In Baseball Dispute
New York Feb. 13 The National League and Baseball Players' Fraternity severed relations today. Resolutions claimed the fraternity violated its agreement and abrogated ties. The American League plans similar action tomorrow, said President Tener.
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National League ‘Id Ie
American League
Tener
County Commissioners Adjourned Session Highlights Road Work Charity Aid
County board met in adjourned session with Bramblett absent ill at Princeton. They discussed road work plans, charity aid cases, monthly supply contracts, and routine matters. Sixty dollars was budgeted for the last month road conference banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for three agricultural conventions. City council street paving cooperation was not discussed.
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Board of County Commissioners
Bramblett
Princeton
Chamber of Commerce
Navy Recruiting Station Opens in Federal Building
The Navy recruiting station opens on the first floor of the federal building with a competent officer staff to receive applications. Officials believe the station will supply many men for Navy service, comparable to the Army’s output in this region.
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Federal Building
Naval Recruiting
Sam
Army
Sover
Navy
Special at Delicatessen Shop Extra Fancy Celery
Extra Fancy Celery offered at 10 cents per stalk at the Delicatessen Shop. Jones Greenhouse Co lists celery orders for Friday night, phone 364. Place your orders today.
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Darce
Jones Greenhouse Co
Mexicans raid ranch cross border and seize prisoners
Reports say Mexicans crossed southeast of Hachita New Mexico raiding two ranches capturing three Mormons and several American employees along with livestock. Later accounts note three Mormons killed at Corner Ranch and Andrew Peterson held prisoner. Paalomas Land and Cattle Company confirms three Americans and seven Mexicans captured.
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Associate Press
Sity
Hachita
New ‘Mexico
el Paso
Germany suspected in Cuban revolt amid unrest
Havana reports President Menocal authorized a 90 day volunteer call for ages 18 to 55. Rumors claim ex President Gomez landed at Camaguey and Quimones revolted, severing lines of communication. In Washington officials fear foreign pressure, with Germany viewed as a likely suspect due to a recent U.S. rift. The U.S. says it will protect interests but not intervene.
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Rela
Germany
Elkias Constantinople
Murphy
Sofia
Bulgaria
Associated Press
Havana
Menoval
Jose Miguel Gomez
Camaguey
Quimnones
Washington, D. C
Cuba
United States
Largest Naval Appropriations Bill Passes House
The House approved the largest naval bill in U S history totaling over 368 million dollars and advancing to the Senate. It funds a three year shipbuilding program and grants emergency powers to commandeer private yards and munitions plants in national peril. Eighteen Democrats led by Kitchin, four Republicans, and one Socialist opposed it.
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House
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Kitchin
Death Of Brightwell, Son Of MP Harry Wilson
Brightwell, the only child of Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson, died at their Waycross home yesterday afternoon. Mrs Lena Brightwell, from this city, was his mother before marriage. His grandfather Mr Joe Brightwell traveled to Waycross this week. The burial will take place there.
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Harry Wilson
Brightwell
Waycross
Officials in Market Inquiry Hearings Resume in New York
The Congressional leak inquiry resumes in New York on February 13 with a focus on broker and customer accounts during the leak period to determine if any official was involved. The session aims to expose how information moved in the market and who benefited.
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Associated Press
New York
Congressional
Georgia basketeers face Mercer on rugged road trip tests
Georgia's undefeated Red and Black prepare to meet Mercer after a grueling Southern schedule. The squad departs Athens Friday afternoon for a Central of Georgia/Macon route, aiming to extend a historic win streak despite travel wear and minor injuries.
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Mercer
Georgia
The
Baptista
Athena
Central of Georgia
Macon
Maton
Aiight
Obituary of K I M Smith Aged 51 in Tuckston
Mr K I M Smith a 51 year old well known county resident of Tuckston died after a several day illness from typhoid fever. The funeral led by Rev W M Saye will be held tomorrow at 10 am from the family home with interment in the family ground. Survived by mother Mrs A B Smith a sister and three brothers A L Smith R L J Smith and B W Smith all of this county. He belonged to the Pentecostal church.
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K. I. M. Smith
Tuckston
W. M. Saye
Burns’ Brothera
Grand Fraternity Holds Fancy Dress Masque Ball
The Grand Fraternity plans a large masquerade at the Odd Fellows hall in Max Joseph building tonight. Prizes will be awarded for the handsomest dresses worn by ladies and the most comical costumes by men.
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Grand Fraternity
Odd Fellows Hall
Max Joseph
GINN STILL IN JAIL. BATES IMPROVING INJURY UPDATE
Paterinn, who shot Will Bates on the street Saturday night, remains in county prison awaiting the outcome of recovery or death. Bates was reported yesterday to be steadily improving and may recover, despite a steel jacketed bullet hole through his long.
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Paterinn
Will Bates
Nigar
Bates
Ftill
White Star liner Afric sunk missing crew reported
London February 13 Associated Press reports the White Star steamship Afric of about 12000 tons sank with seventeen crew members missing. The British steamer Wareland of 2000 tons capacity is also reported sunk.
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White Star
Associated Press
London
Lloyde
Wareland
Mrs Innes Convicted of Larceny After Trust
Mrs Ida Innes was convicted in Fulton county superior court of larceny after trust. She and her husband Victor Innes had come here after acquittal in San Antonio on murder charges involving sisters Beatrice and Blois Nelms Dennis. She received seven years in the penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Ida Innes
Superior Court
Fulton County
Victor Innes
van Antonio
Blois Nelms Dennis
Beatrice Nelms
Innes
Senitentiary
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