Russians Take Erzerum Chief City of Armenia
Erzerum in Armenia, a key Turkish stronghold, fell to Russian forces after a five day assault. Reports say Von Der Goltz led 80,000 troops in a siege nearby, while strategic roads from Erzerum open south toward Lake Urmia and beyond toward Kut al Amara and Mesopotamia as Entente efforts continue elsewhere.
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Armenia
London
Erzerum
Turkey
von der Goltz
Lake Urumiah
Persia
Paris
Ypres
Albania
Durazzo
Strumites
Bulgaria
Entente
Belgium
A. J. Balfour
Adralty
Freshmen Triumph in Classic Sanford Field Pushball Contest
Freshmen defeated the sophomores in a hard fought annual pushball game on Sanford field. A large turnout of students and many citizens witnessed the match with strong crowd support and no serious injuries reported, though a few players were slightly hurt.
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Sanford Field
The Old Homestead At The Elite Today
Denman Thompson’s rural drama The Old Homestead excitingly shown by Famous Players Film Company at the Elite. Frank Losee stars as Joshua Whitcomb with Creighton Hale Denman Mol ey Louise Huff in a celebrated cast praised as a great American photoplay.
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Denman Thompson
Old Homestead
Famous Players Film Company
Joshua Whitcomb
Thompson
The
Moving Picture World
Frank Losee
United States
Creighton Hale
Denman Moley
Louise Huff
Denny Joins Sassnett Chevrolet Agency
Mr. W. C. Denney, formerly in the local automobile business and a popular salesman, is now connected with Mr. B. H. Sassnett and the Chevrolet agency for this section of the state. He is a thorough auto man and should meet success with this car.
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W. C. Denney
B. H. Sassnett
Chevrolet Agency
Denney
State to Put in Claims for Inheritance Tax Upon Smith Estate
Atlanta dispatch reports looming legal battle over Col. James M. Smith's 2 million dollar estate in Simithonia Oglethorpe County. State tax commissioner Judge J C Hart and local officials prepare to stake inheritance tax claims ahead of a February 27 focus date as caveats from unlisted relatives trigger court action. Georgia stands to gain a sizable inheritance tax while Oglethorpe County seeks its share.
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Smith
Atlanta, Ga
James M. Smith
Simithonia
Oglethorpe County
Young
J. C. Hart
Col. Smith
Hart
Georgia
Lusitania Case Stalls as U S weighs German policy shift
Washington reports delay in a satisfactory Lusitania settlement as Secretary Lansing cautions that Berlin’s March 1 submarine campaign must be assessed for potential war impact. Diplomatic exchanges with Germany appear likely to continue with unclear outcomes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lusitania
Langsing
Germany
United States
Bernstorff
Lansing
Arablc
Levees Break in Louisiana Mississippi Flood Scene
A telegraph report from Ostrica Louisiana describes a new break in the lower Mississippi levee marking the third break in Louisiana. Damage feared with Newellton and Melville breaks reported, three known dead in Newellton and refugees reaching Natchez. Train service along the Atchafalaya flooded area is suspended as residents are warned to evacuate near New Roads.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Ostrica
Orange
Mississippi
Louisiana
Newellton
Atchialaya
Melville
Natchez
Atchafalga
Newroada
Red River
Explosion Wrecks Theater in Mexia Killing Four
Mexia Texas February 16 four are known dead four others and a negro missing and a child seriously injured after an explosion wrecked the theater where an art exhibit for school children was to open. The dead include Superintendent of Schools A B Wiesner his wife and child and C B Burton.
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Associated Press
Mexia
Texas
Schanls A
High School Play Postponed and Public Notices
The Private Secretary play by the High School dramatic club is postponed to Tuesday the 22nd with admission 25 and 35 cents. Also notes on movements of belligerent vessels and Rivers and Harbors Bill details, plus two pension bills for widows and Indian wars survivors.
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High School Dramatic Club
HOUSE
Washington
Dynamite at Florence Attorney Home. Suspect Sought
The home of prominent attorney George H. Jones in Florence Alabama was dynamited today but the family escaped injury. Bloodhounds traced to a nearby negro residence, but the culprit remained at large as tensions rose in the city.
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Aby Associated Press
Florence
Ala
George H. Jones
Moon slaying suspects in Georgia: one captured, one at large
In Danielsville Georgia February 16 Early Moon the Black man accused of shooting and killing his uncle Knox Moon was captured several miles from town and jailed awaiting preliminary trial Griff Wilson a white man accused of murdering Bud Saunders remains at large as officers scour the county and have twice or thrice secured crews that appeared close to capture.
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Danielsville
Early Moon
Knox Moon
Griff Wilson
Bud Saunders
Birth of a Nation opens at Colonial Theater tonight
The Birth of a Nation debuts at the Colonial Theater in Athens tonight at 8:30 with a 25 member orchestra. Tickets sold out quickly as demand soared, with remaining general seats in the gallery at 50 cents first come, first served. Doors open at eight. box office lines form promptly.
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Colonial Theater
Orchestra
Athens
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ugset
Atlanta
Oglethorpe County Prominent Citizens Named for State Senate
The Banner notes two leading Oglethorpe figures for the Thirtieth district senate seat: N D Arnold of Lexington and C O Stevens of Oglethorpe, with Clarke Madison Elbert and Oglethorpe counties in the district. Arnold, a longtime local business and property holder, is praised for state service and educational support. Stevens previously served as senator.
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Oglethorpe County
Senate
N. D. Arnold
Lexington
C. O. Stevens
Oglethorpe
Clarke
Madison
Elbert
Arnold
Stevens
Hac
Vaudeville and Comedy Bill at the Vaudette Tonight
A strong vaudeville program headlines The Adventures of a Mad Cap and Seeing America First with refreshed Doings of the Jones Family and Mischief in a Mirror. Also dancing instruction at Prof Mahler’s dancing school Elks Hall at eight. Fresh Fox River Butter 40 cents a pound from King Hodson Co. Phones 1000 1001.
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America
Fox River
King-Hodgson Co
Quarterly Conference Held At First Methodist Church
Last night at the First Methodist church the quarterly conference was held presided over by Presiding Elder S P Wiggins. The pastor Sunday school superintendent and board of stewards presented reports on the past quarter's work. Local church officials led discussions and outlined plans.
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First Methodist Church
S. P. Wiggins
Rev John Bomar Sermon at Baptist Tabernacle
Rev John Bomar former assistant pastor now pastor of a new Asheville church preached at the Baptist Tabernacle last night after passing through Athens on his way north. The dancing school of Prof Mahter meets tonight at the Elks hall at eight.
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Baptist Tabernacle
John Bomar
Asheville
N. C
Atlanta
Athens
Prof. Mahter
Elks
Campaign to Grow Athens Chamber of Commerce
A three day door to door campaign begins Wednesday February 23 to recruit members for the Athens Chamber of Commerce. Captains J F Tibbetts and Andrew C Erwin lead two teams under officers and an executive committee to push membership toward 400 and promote the organization as strong and progressive. Citizens urged to join and members reminded to recruit others.
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Chamber of Commerce of Athens
J. F. Tibbetts
Andrew C. Erwin
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
MEN OF Business
South
Man
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Flanigen
M. J. Abney
C. D. Heidler
J. Warren Smith
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