Death of General Frederick Funston Ends A Noted Career
San Antonio reports General Frederick Funston collapsed at a hotel after playing with a small child and died shortly after. Physicians cited angina and heart disease as the cause, noting no pain. The obituary recalls his rise from Kansas childhood to famed artillery commander in Cuba and the Philippines, highlighting bold actions and promotions through major battles.
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Associated’ Press
San Antonio
Frederick ‘Funston
Aie
Col. W. Mireland
Fonston
Funston
Lawrence
Kansas
Port Smith
Ark
Furaton
Banta Fe
Punston
Cuba
Gomes
Havana
Poe
Aguinaldo
Banks Offer Prizes to Clarke Oconee Pig and Corn Club Teams
Banks and firms in Clarke and Oconee counties promote pig and corn club programs. Georgia National Bank lends money to boys joining pig clubs to buy pure bred hogs. First prize is a scholarship at the Georgia State College of Agriculture, second prize covers the loan note, third prize pays interest. The Pitlard Banking Company joins in offering prizes, with L C Brown and J F Tibbetts donating a $25 registered pig each. Athens Railway and Electric Co offers a $25 corn club scholarship, additional cash prizes to be announced.
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Corn Club
Clarke
Oconee
J. G. Woodruff
Georgia National Bank
Oconee County
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Clarke and
Pitlard Banking Company
Winterville
Georgia National
Mesers
L.C. Brown
J. F. Tibbe
Chicago Sails for Bordeaux Amid Submarine Zone Peril
The French liner Chicago carrying ninety American passengers sailed from New York for Bordeaux. It must pass through Germany's proclaimed submarine zone. The Cobra, first American ship to wait after Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare announcement, has passed Gibraltar and left New York on February 2 for Genoa.
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Associated Press
New, York
Chicago
Bordeaux
Germany
Gibraltar
New York
Genoa
Gredig Injured After Slipping on Syrup on Lumpkin Street
Mr. W. G. Gredig slipped on a syrup slick on Lumpkin street near Reid Drug store yesterday afternoon around 4.00. He fell and broke his left leg just above the ankle, with both bones fractured. After setting, X-ray showed need for resetting, and a painful operation followed. he rested last night as well as could be expected.
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W. G. Gredig
Lumpkin Street
Reid Drug Store
Gredig
Mr. Gredig
Central of Georgia Train Delayed by Track Damage
A Central of Georgia Railway passenger train arriving before eleven last night was more than two hours late due to a defective track segment near Whitehall. The freight engine and coach were stranded, passengers were transferred, and the roadway was closed while repairs were made. Train service resumed normally afterward.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Whitehall
Two More British Ships Sunk In War Report
A British official statement says British troops near the Tigris front in Irak attacked Turks at Sannaiyat, taking two Turkish trenches before counterattacks rolled them back. Elsewhere, a submarine sank two British steamers totaling 8,000 tons, as artillery duels persist on Verdun fronts and raids occur east of Souchez.
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Associated Press
London
Tigris
Irak
Sannaiyat
France
Souchez
Berlin
Messines
Armentiers
Verdun
Balt
Rumania
United States Fighting Strength Sought by White House
Washington February 19 The army and navy bureau chiefs have been ordered to quickly prepare an exact appraisal of the nation s fighting strength for the president s information. Both services are pushing strenuous recruitment of officers and men to reach authorized strength.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Army
Navy
Night Sessions Planned in Congress to Expire March 4
Washington Feb 19 Democratic leaders plan night sessions of the house from tomorrow until adjournment to pass needed legislation before March 4. The army appropriation bill will be considered tomorrow and the military academy bill will follow. The sundry civil bill reported today will be next. Prohibition measures threaten clashes, including the senate amendment to the postal bill and the senate bill for prohibition in the District of Columbia.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Congress
Senate
District of Columbia
Specials for Today at Costa's Delicatessen
Costa's Delicatessen lists vegetables and bulk items such as lettuce carrots celery cauliflower new Irish potatoes dill pickles ripe olives and Frank's Meat Treats. Also advertised are Ferndell Red Cherry Jam 20c and Genesee Red Cherry Jam 25c jars with phone numbers 1131 and 1076 for orders. Arnold & Abney appear as the advertisers.
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Frank
Genesee
Arnold & Abney
Wilson supports Menocal unqualifiedly in Cuba crisis
Havana February notes from President Wilson, delivered by American minister William E. Gonzales, pledge unqualified support for the legally constituted government of President Menocal. The move boosted government forces, with Camaguey and Santiago signaling remaining trouble. Cuban consul Rafael Martinez Ibor reported complaints to U S postal inspectors about sensational mail statements targeting Menocal.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Wilson
Presidential
William E. Gonzales
Menocal
Tion
Camaguey
Santiago
Rafael Martinez Ibor
Tampa
United States Post Office
President to seek authority to protect citizens before adjournment
Washington February 19 strong indications suggest the presidents next step in the German crisis will be postponed until days before Congress adjourns March 4. Political circles expect he will ask for authority to shield Americans and their ships from illegal submarine attacks. Support builds in both parties while opposition remains a minority.
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Congress
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
America
White House
Executive Departments
Apples and Potatoes Hidden in Barrel Allegedly Smuggling Ring
A raid on Thomas street yields a room with empty barrels and one containing apples on one end and potatoes on the other with a central stash of corn whiskey hidden among old clothes. Authorities call this a new smuggling method as a case names W. Hurwitz in district court.
Arrests Made in Conspiracy to Secure Military Information
New York Feb 19 Agents of the department of justice arrested two men named Albert A. Sander and Charles W. Wannenburg in a case charging violation of federal laws against a foreign military enterprise. A complaint by Judge Hand of the U S district court accuses them of conspiring to obtain maps photographs and other military information of England and Ireland to benefit Germany.
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U. S
Associated Press
New York
Department of Justice
Albert
A. Sander
Charles W. Wannenburg
Judge Hand
United States District Court
England
Ireland
Beneft
Germany
Georgia Meets Mercer Tonight and Other Basketball Games Listed
Athens hosts a basketball week with Georgia facing Mercer at home after a near faultless season start. The Mercer squad recently pushed Georgia to a close finish in a prior clash. Also on the slate, Athens High meets Madison A and M, and Lucy Cobb skirts Madison High in a girls game on Washington's Birthday week.
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Georgia
Mercer
Lucy Cobb
Madison High
Madison High School
Washington
Lucies
Decatur
Salesman Wanted to Sell Stock in Best Proposition
Advertisement seeks a salesman to sell stock in a top proposition. Four cents delivery claimed. Apply to Salesman of Banner. Idle Wives Colonial Today 3 p m to 11 pm Admission 25c.
Idle Wives at Colonial opens at 3 PM
Idle Wives, the sensational screen production with Lois Weber and Philips Stanley, shows today at the Colonial from 3 PM to 11 PM. Admission is twenty five cents for all seats as the program runs continuously.
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Idle Wives Colonial
Idle Wives
Colonial
New York
Lois Webber
Philips Stanley
Newsprint Pricing Decision Delayed by FTC
In Washington DC on January 19 the Federal Trade Commission will withhold its decision on a proposal by a large group of American and Canadian newsprint papermakers to fix prices. Most manufacturers are expected to support the plan, and the commission is likely to approve it after hearing from other manufacturers on Friday.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Espionage Bill To Be Passed This A. M.
Washington dispatch reports final debate on the administration espionage measure. A quorum failed as 38 senators were present with a majority favoring passage likely tomorrow. Cummins calls the bill drastic and says it would grant absolute wartime power to suppress newspapers and curb debate. Walsh argues the language won’t shut off criticism and targets reports that could hinder military operations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Cummins
Congress
Walsh
Money to Loan On Farm Lands at Low Rates
Money to loan on farm lands at five percent interest by real estate at six percent. Duprer Hunnicutt, attorney at Lew, Southern Mutual Building, 15Stead.
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Duprer Hunnicutt
Lew
Southern Mutual
Accidents and near panic strike Winterville region
A Winterville area report details several mishaps and injuries from the recent scare. A young man injured his arm while cranking an auto near Winterville. a baby dies in a family incident. a man near Winterville faced a close call with his wagon and mule. dogs and other animals caused disturbances as the scare spread.
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Winterville
J. W. Noell
E. T. Hale
Dockter
Thomas I. Toad
Sumie
Pasteur
Hetty
Noell
Brother of Athens La Dy Buried in Rome
Mrs. D. G. Anderson of this city traveled to Rome to attend the funeral of her brother, Joel Dean, who died recently in Texas. The services were held in Rome with local relatives among the mourners.
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Athens
Rome
D. G. Anderson
Joel Dean
Texas
Woodmen Circle Meeting Called by Local Clerk
The clerk Mrs. Sarah B. Mahaffey requests all Woodmen Circle members to meet at their hall tonight at 8:80. Business of importance to be transacted.
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Woodmen Circle
Sarah B. Mahaffey
Unclear Real Estate Notice Around Athens Area
Fragmentary OCR describes a farm lands loan notice tied to M. Stern, referencing impenetrable overhangs and lights near Athens. Vague scene mentions a street clock, damp air, and a hall front with electric glow described as uncertain sparks.
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Athens
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