Greater Unity Among Allies Seen By British Leader
London led news on parliamentary opening with Earl Kitchener and Premier Asquith stressing closer Allied unity. Kitchener reports strengthened France and Mesopotamia forces, while Asquith warns of rising war costs and tax needs. Canada plans a new 250 million dollar war loan to fund efforts. Berlin and Vienna claims of gains and setbacks follow, with reports of Russian and Italian actions.
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Associated Press
London
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Asquith
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Gallipoli
France
Mesopotamia
Canada
Ottawa
Ontario
Thomas White
House of Commons
White
England
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Artois
Champagne
Ypres
Lens
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Teuton
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Soissons
Argonne
Perlin
Tahure
Vosges
Dvinsk
Pripet River
Stripa River
Vienna
Monte Rombon
The Sins of Society at Elite with Robert Warwick
Robert Warwick stars in The Sins of Society at the Elite. Frances Nelson leads a thrilling drama with scenes of military review racing houseboat troop ship and a torpedo sinking. World Film Company presents a strong program with 5 and 10 cent admission.
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Robert Warwick
Dainty Little Frances Nelson
Covenanters Invite Boys to 4 PM Talk at First Presbyterian
Miss Katherine Hawes of Richmond will address the Covenanters of the First and Central Presbyterian churches. She originated the order in Richmond twelve years ago and will speak only to the boys at 4 o clock this afternoon.
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Katherine Hawes
Richmond, VA
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian
Central Presbyterian Churches
Richmond
Innocence of Ruth at Vaudet teases Athens with Viola Dana
The Kleine-Edison feature The Innocence of Ruth screens at the Vaudette today with Viola Dana in the lead and Edward Earle as the male star. Dana's Athena appearances draw growing anticipation from local fans as the film promises a pretty tale of friendship love and intrigue. The Vaudette shows the picture for 10 cents.
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Ruth
Kleine-Edison
Vaudette
Viola Dana
Miss Dana
Athens
Edward Earle
Bostwick High Edges Monroe Aggies In Close Victory
Bostwick Georgia February 15 Bostwick High beat the Monroe Aggies 25 to 21 in a fast clean game after trailing 11 to 10 at Monroe The matchup featured Grady Knight Jim Nunn Sanford Crvcrott Jesse Ruarks Cicero Byrd Otto Byrd Gus Boss and Rob erts among scorers The next game is Saturday versus Madison High Also includes local ads for seed potatoes and sausage prices.
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Bostwick
Bostwick High
Monroe Aggies
Monroe
Aggies
Madison High
Grady Knight
Jim Nunn
Sanford Crvcrott
Jesse Ruarks
Cicero Byrd
Otto Byrd
IL. Lumford
Gus Boss
Roberts
Tanner
Garrett and Anderson
Clarke Pension Money This Week
Banner News Bureau reports Atlanta Georgia February 15 pension payments begin with 449 160 to cover 7 541 pensions for 1916 two installments this year Clarke county receives 7120 for 117 recipients and over 1200 new applications were approved for 1916 with 854 added to the roll.
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Clarke County
Pension Department
Senator Eakes Visits City Ahead of Treasurer Bid
Prominent visitor State Senator W. J. Eakes of Conyers toured the city yesterday. He has long been active in legislation and recently announced his candidacy for state treasurer.
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Senator Eakes
W. J. Eakes
Conyers
Modern Woodmen Initiation At Local Hall
Last night at Woodmen's hall a special program featured the Georgia general manager and the national director plus an Atlanta degree team. Local members attended with representatives from nearby lodges in half a dozen towns, who conducted an impressive initiation.
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Woodmen's Hall
Georgia
Atlanta
Arnold's Pre Inventory Cut Price Sale Starts Thursday
John L. Arnold announces a pre inventory cut price sale in Athens offering wall paper and border bargains. The event runs from Thursday through March 4 with high quality patterns and colors featured.
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John L. Arnold
Athens
Quarterly Conference Tonight at First Methodist Church
The First Methodist church holds its quarterly conference Wednesday at 8 p m in the Stewards room. Presiding elder Rev S P Wiggins will lead devotional service and open the meeting.
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The
First Methodist Church
S. P. Wiggins
Wiggins
Oregon Ship Retired After Sail Across Cape Horn
The battleship Oregon was placed on the retired list at Mare Island yard and turned over to California naval militia. The ceremony marks the end of a famed voyage that helped end the Battle of Santiago.
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Associated Press
Vallejo
Calif
Oregon
Cape Horn
Santiago
Naval Militia of California
Mare Island Navy Yard
Plans for Fleet and Coast Defense Submarines
Washington reports outline a 183 submarine plan for fleet and coast defense across Atlantic and Pacific. Admiral Grant proposes thirty divisions, bases from Panama to New London, and 800 ton vessels. current submersibles ready are twenty seven. The Entente arming merchantmen is deemed within international law. Germany’s response to the Lusitania note is being adjusted with minor changes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
House Naval Committee
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Une
Panama
Key West
Norfolk
Philadelphia
New London
San Diego
San Francisco
Columbia River
Schley
United States
State Department
Germany
Teutonic
American
Italy
Sterling
South Dakota
Senate
Lodge
Brandeis acusado of unprofessional conduct before Senate panel
Two witnesses, Sidney W. Winslow of United Shoe Machinery Co and Hollie R. Bailey of Boston, charge Louis D. Brandeis with unprofessional conduct as a Senate judiciary sub committee probes his fitness for the Supreme Court. Bailey says Brandeis is an able lawyer but not entirely trustworthy. Winslow says Brandeis advised illegal acts by defending the company after severing ties. Winslow to continue testimony tomorrow.
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Washington
Sidney W. Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Company
Hollie R. Bailey
Boston
Louis D. Brandeis
Senate Judiciary
Bandeis
Supreme Court
Bailey
Massachusetts
Brandeis
Winslow
United Shoe Company
Princeton steel bridge opens to traffic today in new structure
At the semi monthly meeting of the board of roads and revenues F W Cater presented a bill for the new Princeton steel bridge which will be open to traffic today though some minor work remains. Prof Strahan will inspect before final settlement. The board also discussed employing a Clarke county home economics agent with $25 monthly support from the county. Warden Long on probation after a disorderly conduct case. rules for his office set.
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Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
F. W. Cater
East St. Louis Bridge Co
Princeton
Prof. Strahan
University
Lois Dowdlé
Messrs
Filanigen, Morton
Heidler
Chamber of Commerce
Clarke County
Chamber ‘of. Commerce
Oconee County
Recorder’s Court
Specials Today at Costas Delicatessen Shop
Specials today at Costa s Delicatessen Shop offer extra fancy Strawberries at 25c per quart and extra fancy Oranges at 20c per dozen. The shop lists produce including Spinach Snap Beans English Peas Egg Plant Parsley Oyster Plant Carrots Celery Lettuce and smoked products such as Fresh Smoked Salmon Bloaters Robin Hood Sturgeon Roquefort and Neufchatel. South Georgia Pumpkin Yams are priced at 25c per peck. Arnold & Anbys.
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Robin. Hood
Birth of a Nation tickets still available for key showings
Announcement correcting reports that all seats were sold for Birth of a Nation performances. Tickets remain for Thursday and Saturday opens. lower floor largely unsold. Gallery first two rows priced at seventy five cents for Friday and Saturday matinees. gallery general admission fifty cents. Entire house reserved for white patrons. gallery restricted to white attendees. Special Gainesville train plan noted. demand high with out of town orders and large purchases continuing.
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S. M. Funkenstein
Funkenstein
Jtown
Gainesville
Mobley
Central of Georgia Railway
Reguarly
New York
Boston
Chicago
South
North
Train Held For Birth of a Nation Patrons in Athens
The Central of Georgia train from Athens scheduled at 5 15 p m daily will be held thirty minutes on Friday and Saturday afternoons February 18 and 19 to accommodate patrons traveling to Athens to view The Birth of a Nation.
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Athens
Central of Georgia
Athens Chamber Eyes Growth Through 400‑Member Campaign
A historical Athens call to expand the Athens Chamber of Commerce to 400 members. Officers and executive committee listed rally members with a vision to build the largest progressive commercial organization in the South, urging citizens to push forward.
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Athens
South
C.D. Franigen
Athens Chamber of Commerce
M. J. Abney
J. F. Tibbetts
C. D. Heidler
J. Warren Smith
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