County and City Eye Permanent Paving Plan
Clarke County boards and Athens officials discuss a long term program of permanent street paving. City proposes yearly paving with shared cost on Milledge Washington and Lumpkin corridors, seeking $5,000 county support this year and $10,000 total annual investments over time, with county to fund April $1,250 and subsequent three month installments.
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Board of County Commissioners
Chamber of Commerce
Dudley
Messrs. Dudley
Dobbs, Woods
Wright and Palmer
Barnett
Michaell
Tibbetts
Milledge
Woodlawn
Lumpkin
Washington
College
Hull
Hoyt
Weir
City
Oak St
Washington Street
Lrt
Princa Ave
City of Athens
Clarke
Indictments Return More Prohibition Violations in Fulton
The Fulton county grand jury returned twenty five further indictments charging violations of the state prohibition law as it investigates illegal shipments into Atlanta R M Rose & Company and Paul Heyman wholesalers in Chattanooga were named for shipping whiskey to Atlanta to fictitious persons The Southern Express Co is accused of illegal liquor deliveries Most indictments were not made public pending arrest efforts
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Fulton County Grand Jury
Atlanta
R. M. Rose & Company
Paul Heyman
Chattanooga
Southern Express Co
Measure forBidding Liquor Shipments in Senate Today
Washington Feb 20 The senate measure forbidding liquor shipments into prohibition states will come to a vote in the house tomorrow. Wet and dry advocates are divided on the measure though supporters say it will pass with votes to spare.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Inauguration Plans Demoralized by Senate Session Move
Washington reports that inauguration ceremonies face disruption as the Senate abandons a special session. The change alters methods for inaugurating the vice president, with the president aiming to avoid a special session unless an extraordinary congressional session is required.
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Associated Press
Washington
Falla
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Mr Gredig Resting After Broken Leg Update
W G Gredig remained resting after a fall Monday that caused a leg fracture above the ankle. Initial report said the break was reset after X ray. later clarified the limb was splinted and then placed in a cast with no re setting.
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W. G. Gredig
Harrisburg Editor Visits Athens Pa Weekly Paper Report
Mr Harry Lowengard of the Courier a Sunday weekly from Harrisburg Pa spent days in the city on business. He noted Pennsylvania interest in Athens calling it the Classic City Georgia and cited Atlanta paving plans of about eighty thousand dollars. The county board received many applications for aid from the poor and discussed county farm berths and extending cottages. Lamber was approved for Mitchell and Simonton bridges and road repairs were planned as weather allows with top soil prepared for many roads.
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Harry Lowengard
the Courier
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Athens
Georgia
Fulton
Atlanta
Bertha
Lamber
Mitchell Bridge
Simonton Bridge
Revolt Quiet in Cuba as Insurgents Surrender
Havana reports a quiet day in the Cuban movement after President Wilsons American note outlining policy. Insurgents retreat by scores, some armed only with shotguns. Colazo commands government at Sancti Spiritus with about fifty rebels killed and seventy five wounded. Col Mendieta, Liberal vice presidential candidate, reportedly wounded in the leg.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Wilson
United States
Co. Collazo
Sancti Spiritus
Carlos Mendieta
Liberal Can
City Court Hears Lengthy True Tag Paint Case Roster
All day proceedings on the True Tag Paint Co. versus W C Whitworth extended into late hours without a verdict. The court disposed of numerous other cases including judgments for A Rhodes against Mrs J M Merritt and Hopkins v Pridgeon, with several actions continued or passed as listed on today’s calendar.
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True Tag Paint Co
W. C. Whitworth
A. Rhodes
J. M. Merritt
Talmadge Hardware Co
Jackson
Hopkins
Noell
Hardrup
Upson
Anderson
Coleman
Constitution Pub. Co
Mra
Eberhart
Kimsey
Holliday
Max Michael
Thusteeva
Commercial Bath
Jones
Jet al
Stevens
Empire Laundry
Fleming & Cooper
Watson & Son, Et al
No Ransom Money in Form of Check Faced at El Paso
El Paso February 20. Jose Ynez Salazar refused a 5000 dollar check drawn by BE Warren & Sons as ransom for Bunk Spencer the negro ranch foreman and his Mexican wife reported safe at the Ojitos ranch Mexico Agents of Warren announced Spencer and his wife were captured during Salazar s raid on the Corner ranch Salazar reportedly demanded gold believing the check was a lure to draw his men to the United States where they would be arrested if cashed
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Associated Press
el Paso
Jose Ynez Salazar
BE. K. Warren & Sons
Bunk Spencer
Ojitos Ranch
Mexico
Warren
Spencer
Salazar
United States
Bound Over for Viola Ting U. S. Neutrality
New York February 20 Albert A Sander and Charles Wanneberger were bound over for violating U S neutrality by taking part in a German military enterprise. Each posted 5000 bail for a Tuesday hearing after being arraigned today before a U S commissioner. Neither spoke as bail was posted and they were released.
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Associated Press
New York
Albert A. Sander
Charles Wanneberger
United States
Germany
Beautiful Spring Millinery For Athenians Arrives
Miss Ora Kellum returns from leading markets with fine spring millinery for College Avenue shop. She secured some of the finest new styles to delight Athens ladies in this season's offerings.
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Ora Kellum
College Avenue
Athens
Spanish Mackerel Freshpanish Mackeral Ad
Advertisement for fresh Spanish mackerel featuring J. Van Btraatan contact at phone 931, highlighting availability and price details in a historical newspaper snippet.
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Freshpanish Mackeral
J. van
Btraatan
One Percent of German Campaign Sinks in Our Ports
Washington reports the new German submarine campaign has cost less than one ship per hundred entering British ports from Feb 1 to 14. Small raids and artillery duels continue across fronts including Italy and France, with weather hindering French operations and no major battles starting. Submarines have sunk two small fishing schooners as actions persist in multiple theaters.
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Associated Press
Washington
France
Armentieres
Ypres
le Transloy
Messines
Paris
Hill 304
Verdun
Russia
Galicia
Rome
Casere Zebio Pastorile
Gorizia
Sinai Peninsula
Bir-El-Hassna
Nekhi
Demosthenians and Phi Kappa Anniversary Exercises
Tonight at 8 15 the old University chapel hosts joint anniversary exercises of the Demosthenians and the Phi Kappa society. Public invited at $3. Master of ceremonies Mr John P Stewart of Atlanta. Anniversarian for Demosthenian is Rof Sims of Atlanta, introduced by James Allen Lowrey of Dawson.
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Old University Chapel
The
Demosthenians
Phi Kappa Society
John P. Stewart
Atlanta
Demosthen
Ian
Rof Sims
James Allen Lowrey, Sr
Dawson
Jan
Rofft
Georgia Triumphs Over Mercer In Rough 66 14 Contest
Georgia defeated Mercer 66 to 14 in a hard fouled game with Scott and Morrison leading Georgia scoring. Rawson and McCall anchored defense as Mercer’s Witchard fought hard at guard with Rentz close behind. Georgia faces Atlanta Athletic Club next in Atlanta for the South championship, with potential title implications for both sides.
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Georgia
Macon
Mercer
Georgia Boys
Georgia Scott
Morrison
Fox
Rawson
McCall
Mercer Witchard
Rents
Atlanta Ath
Eorgia— Mercer— Fox
Rf Witchard
Scott
St. Henderson Morrison
King
Mayo Rawson
Rg. Rentz
Lg. Dowls
Rentz
Jones
Athens Y. MC. A
Atlanta
Atlanta Athletic Club
South
Southland
Athens
Funston Body Lays In State At Historic Alamo
San Antonio reports Major General Frederick Funston died of heart failure. Funeral services featured military simplicity with regulars, national guardsmen, and about four thousand civilians attending. His body lay in state at the Alamo for the first time, amid abundant floral tributes. Burial planned in California. The casket was sent by special train to San Francisco for interment at the military cemetery Presidio.
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Alamo
Funston
Ey Associated Press
San Antonio
Frederick Funston
Southern Department
California
Finston
San Francisco
Presidio
Athens High Hosts A and M Madison In Season Finale
Tonight at the Y W C A on Hancock avenue the Athens High School basketball team meets the strong A M team from Madison. Madison, coached by B F Sammons, is said to have a solid quintet this season. This is the local boys last game and a good crowd is hoped for with Fess Dottery leading the high school band during intermission and before the game. Admission is 25 cents, 15 cents for grammar school students. Lineup includes E Rawson J Weatherly A Wood J Funkenstein C Cox S P Bradberry G with Mr. Cheeves of the University refereeing.
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Hancock Avenue
Athens
Mets
Madison
B. F. Sammons
Mercer
Senate Aids Major Bill With Provisions for National Build Program
The Senate supported a $128 million addition to a House passed bill, bringing the total to about $500 million. The package funds the next year of a three year building program and includes varied provisions such as authorization to commandeer private shipbuilding and munition plants in national peril, plus $750,000 for a dry dock at Charleston and $600,000 for a high power radio station at Porto Rico.
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Senate
House
Charleston
8. C
Porto Rico
Switch Engine Mishap Delays Four Trains at Winder Yard
Four passenger trains were held at Winder after a switch engine in the yards derailed the main track by side stepping at a critical point. Trains due from Atlanta and to Atlanta were stalled, with a wrecking crew from Lawrenceville working on the disabled locomotive. The day also carried notices of funeral services for Arnold and Abney and a note on Governor Capper's travel restrictions.
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Winder
Atlanta
Lawrenceville
Time ripe for per capita food commission plan
New York reports clashes between police and women food rioters at city hall as Joseph Hartigan urges action to stimulate foodstuffs. He cites an acute stage requiring a federal per capita consumption commission. Mothers Vigilance League supports keeping children home to avoid malnutrition amid rising prices in Chicago and nationwide hunger demonstrations.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph Hartigan
Congress
Food Control Commission
United States
Ida Harris
Mothers’ Vigilance League
Whitlock's Work to Be Welcomed in Brussels
Berlin Feb 20 The Overséam News Agency says Brand Whitlock American minister at Brussels will, with his staff, continue the work for the Belgian relief commission. The governor general has announced that continuation of Whitlock's work for the commission will be welcomed.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Brand Whitlock
Brussels
Whitlock
Ordination Service At Tabernacle For Four Deacons
At midweek services the Baptist Tabernacle will host an ordination and recognition service at 8 15 PM for four newly elected deacons. Ray John D Mell D D president of the Georgia Baptist convention will preach. Deacons named are H L Cook W R Jennings A M Langford and B H Hale. some have been ordained before, others will be set apart by presbytery laying on of hands.
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The
Baptist Tabernacle
Ray John D. Mell
D. D
Georgia Baptist Convention
H. L. Cook
W. R. Jennings
A. M. Langford
B. H. Hale
Fresh Doughnuts and Jam at Arnold & Abney Market
At Western Market today Arnold & Abney advertise fresh doughnuts and raisin bread along with angel food cake almond macaroons fresh lettuce celery cranberries red raspberry jam and strawberry jam. The market lists phone numbers 451 and 1078 for Ferndel and related listings.
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Western Market
Phone 451. Pty
Arnold & Abney
Ferndel
Arnold &Miney
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MR. Gredig
Pennsy
U. S. Neutrality
PHI Kappa
Letic
Fitzhugh Lee
N.Y
ASK
Athens High
Madison A. & M
E. Rawson
P Weatherly
A. Wood
J. Funkenstein
C. C. Cox
P. Bradberry
Mr. Cheeves
University
Winder Station
Arnold
ABNEY
Capper
Topeka
Kans
Chicago
United District
Tabernacle
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