BPVATE RATIFIES NICARAGUAN TREATY BY A GOOD MAJORITY
Senate votes 55 to 18 ratify a canal treaty giving a 99 year option on the Nicaraguan canal project at Fonseca. Costa Rica Honduras and El Salvador protested but the pact advances as U S gains strategic access amid objections. Additional notes reference naval assessments and related diplomacy.
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Fonseca
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Martine
Clarke
Thomas
Vardaman
Explosion at Syracuse acid plant kills four
An explosion at the Split Rock Plant of the Sellent Solvay Company in Syracuse New York killed four and injured about a dozen. The plant manufactures picric acid used in explosives and was heavily guarded.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Split Rock
Sellent’ Solvay’ Company
Federal judge denies Eastland disaster removal bid
Grand Rapids in Michigan February 18. Judge Sessions denied the government’s request to remove six Michigan men indicted in Chicago over the Eastland disaster. The defendants are freed in federal court, but prosecutors plan to pursue charges in Illinois courts.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bryan Declines to Debate Paraguay’s Challenge in Nebraska
Bryan arrives in Tampa to deliver a war lecture and rejects a joint Nebraska debate on preparedness urged by Richard L. Metcalfe. The piece notes Bryan’s friends doubt he will accept, while other items cover Francis offered as ambassador to Russia, and U S stance on Germany’s submarine policy with Sweden warning citizens to avoid Entente ships.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Richard L. Metcalfe
Canal’ Zone
Bryan
U. S
Germany
Washington
United States
Lusitania
Sweden
Flood Waters Drench Eight Louisiana Parishes
Area of several hundred thousand acres across eight eastern Louisiana parishes is flooded by Mississippi Arkansas and tributary river overflows. Newellton in Tensas parish reports 3000 people without food and a rough camp at Natchez signals urgent aid. Congressional flood committee inspected the area as other sections show relief potential.
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Associated Press
New ‘Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Red
Black
Newellton
Tensas Parish
Tensas
Jacoby
Natchez
Congressional Flood Committee
Edmund Breese at Elite Today
Edmund Breese stars in The Lure of Heart's Desire a grand photodrama of romance and tragedy among fashion’s butterflies and Alaskan gold seekers. The film promises dramatic power with vivid action and gripping situations as it plays at the Elite today. George Bolton notes Fat Hens and Nice Celery for Sunday dinners.
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Edmund Breese
No Accidents Reported At Birth of a Nation Event
Automobiles faced trouble but no accidents occurred as hundreds of cars from nearby towns visited for The Birth of a Nation. A stolen car was found within ten minutes after rolling away from College Avenue. Two vehicles were disabled at midnight on Childs Street and at Lampkin and Clayton with broken axles.
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College Avenue
Clayton
Childs Street
Lampkin
Armenian Massacre Report Amid War Updates
Dispatches from London report a massacre of about a thousand Armenians by Turkish forces before evacuation. Aligned forces push near Durazzo as Essad Pasha loses rank in Albania. Berlin claims British attacks near Ypres failed. Italian front remains artillery clash. Rumors of Romania joining Allies and Russian massing remain unconfirmed.
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Albania
Berlin
Ypres
Somme
Vienna
Roumania
Bessarabia
Bulgaria
Atlanta Athletes Meet Red and Black Tonight in Athens
The Atlanta Athletic Club faces the University of Georgia in Athens for a decisive championship clash. Both teams boast only one loss, to strong rivals, promising a top South matchup. Reserved seats at Costa's are 50 cents.
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Athens
Atlanta Athletic Club
University of Georgia
South
Athletic Club
Bir
Mingham Athletic Club
Costa’s
Oklahoma House melee over election law bill roils chamber
In Oklahoma City the house of representatives erupted in a brawl between Democrats and Republicans during a vote on a new election law to replace the grandfather clause. Ink wells and books flew as lawmakers clashed after Nesbitt and Sams sparred, Speaker McCrorey fled, and Republican chairman Arthur Geiseler was knocked unconscious by Bryant.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
State House of Representatives
State Supreme Court
Nesbitt
Sams
McCrorey
House
Arthur H. Geiseler
Republican Committee
Bryant
Immense crowds in Athens view Birth of a Nation
Immense crowds flocked to the Colonial in Athens yesterday and last night to see The Birth of a Nation. Morning matinee at 10 30, afternoon at 3 30, and final show at 8 30 with railroads and autos bringing hundreds of patrons. Confederate Veterans invited to ride with a special city hall assembly. Gallery seats still available for all three showings at 50 cents.
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Athens
Gainesville
Jefferson
Central
Southern
Georgia
Seaboard
City Hall
Colonial Theater
Telegraph company faces wind damage and service troubles
High winds sweep across the country causing disruptions for the Telegraph Folks line. The page lists bakery specials from Arnold & Abney, including Fresh Lady Fingers, pound cakes, angel food cake, and almond macaroons, with prices per pound or per dozen.
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Arnold & Abney
Court Delays Athens City Court February Term to April
The Athens City Court postpones its February 1916 term to the fourth Monday in April 1916, the 24th, after a petition from the Athens bar. Judge H. S. West orders the rescheduled session with all parties jurors and witnesses to govern accordingly.
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City Court of
Athens
H. S. West
Judge City Court of
Vaudette Contest Ends as Drawn Winner to Be Announced
The Vaudette theater wraps up a weeks long contest at 9 pm last night with the automobile prize to be announced a theater this evening. Violet Merse reau stars in The Path of Happiness, drawing crowds and praise for her charm on the Vaudette bill. The Girl and the Game stars Helen Holmes and is promoted with the morning Baner for readers to follow the story.
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Vaudette Theater
Fine Picture
Path of Happiness
Vaudette
Violet Mersereau
Helen Holmes
Corner stone laid for Elijah Clarke Infirmary at State Normal School
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets to lay the hospital corner stone at the Normal School with Dr Hill J M Pound and Elijah Clarke DAR Chapter directing the program. Governor Harris Ogden Persons and W H Burwell invited to attend. Public invited.
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Masons
Communication of
Vernon Lodge
Max Joseph
J. H. M’kinnon
W. M
Recital by State Normal School Oratory Department
The oratory department of the State Normal School presents a recital at 8 o'clock in the auditorium. Friends of the institution are cordially invited to be present. Also note a fresh vegetables lot at Williamson's with cranberries in stock.
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Oratory Department
State Normal School
Williamson’s
Birth of a Nation sparks Athens civic revival push
Athens local leaders promote unity and Chamber of Commerce growth after public screenings of The Birth of a Nation. The article urges joining the trade organization and outlines officers and an executive committee guiding redevelopment and cooperation in the city.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Flanigen
Athens Chamber of Commerce
M. J. Abney
J. F. Tibbetts
C. D. Heidler
J. Warren Smith
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