Release of Yarrawdale seamen ends German detainment
Associated Press reports that American sailors aboard the prize ship Yarrawale were freed in Germany. A U S note demanding release of 72 seamen prepared for submission through Spain's Berlin envoy signals rising tension as President considers addressing Congress on German aggression. Cabinet to meet to review the situation as prospects of wider conflict grow.
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Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Congress
Yarrowdale
Navy
Elkus
Constantin
Fresh Fish and Meats at Western Market
Western Market advertises fresh fish in one variety and dressed fresh meats for sale. Contact phone number 451 for orders or inquiries.
Money to Loan on Farm Lands by M Btera
On farm lands a loan is offered by M Btera as stated in the notice. The source fragment indicates available funds and security in farm property. This compact notice invites interested landowners to inquire about loan terms and approval conditions.
German War Pictures At Colonial Theatre Today
A Colonial Theatre program presents the film With Von Hindenburgs Army at the Front showing wartime scenes from East Prussia to Warsaw. The screening runs from 3 p m to 11 p m with continuous showings and admission of 10 and 25 cents.
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Colonial Theatre
von Hindenburg
the Colonial
W. H. Darborough
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Irving Reese
East Prussia
Prussian Poland
Russian Poland
Warsaw
Germany
Hamburg
Potsdem
Unter den Linden
Novo Georgievsk
Doboritz
Gen
von Beseler
Count von Bernstorff
Gerard
Jane Addams
Berlin
Prince of
Reuss
Prince Max of
Bad ‘On
Sven Hedin
Leak Committee Quits Hearings
The congressional leak committee adjourned its public hearings in New York on February 15, leaving further examination of brokers statements and December dealings to a three member sub committee. Sherman L. Whipple said full committee time was unprofitable given urgent duties in Washington.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Congressional Leak Committee
Washington
Sherman L. Whipple
Local Market Ad Lists Fresh Oysters and Produce
The notice advertises fresh Sealshipt oysters dressed and undressed hens and a variety of meats. It also promotes New Irish potatoes, cauliflower, cranberries, celery, rutabaga, with contact numbers tt New Irish Potatoes, Cranberries and other items via Turbine-Tuchwald's.
Germans Enter Russian Trenches in Surprise Attacks
The Germans crossed into Russian trenches north of the Tarnopol Zlochoff line in Galicia and captured 300, destroying tunnels. In the broader fronts, aerial activity rises in France, Ypres, and Verdun. Romanians report bombardment of alatazone while German forces push along the Sereth. Italians retake Hill 1050 near Paralovo as Austrian artillery pounds east of Gorizia.
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Associated Press
France
Ypres
Verdun
Galicia
Tarnopol- Zlochoff
Volhynia
Alatazone
Rumania
Sereth
Paralovo
Gorizia
Cuban Revolt Fails to Alarm Washington Officials
Washington reports from Feb 15 indicate no U.S. action yet as Cuba shows growing liberal rebellion. Havana remains optimistic about navy loyalty and hope to retake Santiago from revolutionists despite police plots.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cuba
United States
Havana
Santiago
Railroads Seek Quick Car Relief Amid War Port Backlog
Washington Feb 14 Representatives of the chief railroads met and urged faster movement of empty freight cars westward to ease a growing backlog at eastern sea ports. Commerce commission officials imposed regulations near embargo levels on exports through eastern ports until the vast accumulation of goods awaiting shipment can be cleared, as trans Atlantic sailing is cut by Germanys submarine campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Commerce Commission
Bar Meeting To Fix February Term Calendar 1917
Notice to attorneys that a Bar meeting will be held at 11 o clock a m Friday February 16 1917 in the City Court Room Court House to fix a calendar of cases to be tried at the February Term 1917 of the court by order of the Court Clerk E J Crawford February 15 1917
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E. J. Crawford
Mt. Vernon
Bro
Nicholson
Prdow Nf
Jones Little Pig Sausage Goming Sealahipt
Local advert lists Jones and Arnokl and Abney selling two foods, pig sausage and oysters, as good eats available era. The notice promotes these items for sale by the named vendors.
Germany Reconsiders Action on Relief Commission
London February 15 Representatives of the American Commission for Relief in Belgium will not withdraw from the occupied area as previously arranged and will remain for the present. A Brussels meeting concluded German authorities will keep all representatives on the same footing. The German legation says it will accede to all demands of the commission and allow Belgian and American participation in nutrition work management.
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Associated Prése
London
American Commission For Relief In
Belgium
France
Rotterdam
Brussels
Reuter
Prohibition Amendment Moves Forward in Congress
The judiciary committee favors the National prohibition constitutional amendment and predicts quick passage. Senate approves Reed amendment banning liquor orders into dry states via mail, with fines up to 1000 dollars or six months to two years imprisonment. house must accept for law.
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Washington
Judiciary
House
Webb
Senate
Reed
Deutschland is Now Guarded in the Thames River
The German submarine Deutschland is reported to be captured by the British and lying under guard in the Thames. Intercepted in the English channel on its third U S voyage, the sub had carried rubber nickel and other war materiel to Germany. The crew’s engine trouble forced a surface rise, enabling a British cruiser to fire the periscope and seize the vessel. Savannah reports confirm the capture with British and London authorities keeping news controlled. Also noted: German consul Ernest Eichborn sails from New York, German duties shift to Swiss consulate, and a British steamer Gretavale arrives with a deck gun mounted for defense against submarines.
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New York Times
Liverpool
Savannah
Thames
Thames River
English Channel
United States
England
London
N.Y
Ernest Eichborn
New York
Frederick VIII
Copenhagen
Count von Bernstorff
New Orleans
Eichborn
Germany
Gretavale
Glasgow
Indictments Hit Company Over Liquor to Atlanta
Atlanta scene reports indictments for Southern Express Co and two employees W T Jordan and John Barrow on charge of bringing liquor to Atlanta for fictitious names and delivery of liquor on Sunday. A storekeeper Alex George charged with liquor law violations died after a brief illness. Funeral plans set for this afternoon at Oconee Street Methodist Church with Masons to conduct graveside rites.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Express Co
W. T. Jordan
John Barrow
Alex George
Ior
A. A. Patatt
Oconee Street
Cobb-Delany
Oconee Street Methodist Church
B. W. Jones
Masons
Oconee Cemetery
Bernstein Brothers
Spratt
W. B. Harris
Covington
Messrs
R. H. Nicholson
H. K. Nicholson
Athens
J. B. Nicholson
W. K. Nicholson
Examination Announced for Stenographer and Typist
The Fifth United States Civil Service District in Atlanta announces open competitive exams for stenographer and typist for men and women. From the register of eligibles, certificates will fill vacancies in states where exams are held, unless a different method in the service is preferred. Exams occur on the third Tuesday of each month except December 1917. A submarine reveals its exposed gun if port time is three seconds, the first vessel with such exposure entering port.
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United States Civil Service District
Atlanta
Former preacher acquitted in obscene literature mailing case
Tampa Feb 15 J E B Wray former Methodist minister of Live Oak Orlando and Lakeland was acquitted in federal court of mailing letters giving where obscene literature could be obtained. The court dismissed the case finding the letter descriptions insufficient to prove illegality. He had been arrested on charges of expressing a lewd and lascivious publication in interstate commerce and released on $1000 bond.
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Associated Press
Tampa
J. EB Wray
Methodist
Liveak
Orlando
Lakeland
Twelve Pound Look and Rosalind at Lucy Cobb Institute
The delightful plays The Twelve Pound Look and Rosalind will be presented at the Seney Stovall chapel Lucy Cobb Institute next Tuesday evening February 20 at 8 15. Further announcement will be made in time.
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Barrie
Rosalind
Seney-Stovall Chapel
Lucy Cobb Institute
Three Special Trains Of Pennsylvania Guardsmen
Three special trains carried Pennsylvania National Guardsmen home to be mustered out after service on the Mexico Texas border. The trains passed through Athens yesterday afternoon on the Seaboard Air Line Railway. Extra fine produce including dried peaches prunes seedless raisins shelled pecans almonds and crystalized carrots lettuce and celery offered by Arnold & Anney.
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Pennsylvania
National
Mexico-Texas
Athens
Seaboard Air Line Railway
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