German Hordes Press Forward Into Great Russian Lands
Japanese plan action in Siberia soon according to reliable reports. German chancellor says Bolshevik government accepted peace terms and peace must follow. German forces advance from the Gulf of Finland toward Ukraine, with Kiev possibly in reach. Reval captured. Pskov in enemy hands. Petrograd unstable. allied ambassadors stay. Berlin notes four mutual peace principles but no universal arbitration court yet. British casualties for the week are 760 killed. Grand Duke Nicholas is to be tried for treason by Bolsheviks.
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Associated Press
Harbin
Hable
Siberia
Japan
Reichstag
Germany
Gulf of Filand
Russia
Reval
Gulf of Finland
Pskof
Petrograd
Ukraine
Kiev
Amsterdam
Reicstag
Count von Hertling
Wilson
United States
Hertling
Fulton Knocks Out Moran in Early Third Round
In New Orleans Fred Fulton of Rochester Minn stopped Frank Moran of Pittsburgh in the opening two minutes of the third round of a scheduled twenty round bout. Fulton, a heavyweight, issued no challenges tonight though he has challenged Jess Willard previously. Willard responded from Jacksonville that he would meet Fulton in a title bout on reasonable terms once arrangements are made.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Fred Fulton
Rochester
Minn
Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
Fulton
Jess Willard
Willard
Jacksonville
Fulton- Moran
Five Dead in The Air Service France
Five air service fatalities reported by General Pershing to the War Department include one lieutenant and four cadets from airplane accidents. The notice also lists local court action where a man named Ben Hill was fined six dollars for cussing at a woman acquaintance in the recorder's court. Glenn Lodge announces a Tuesday meeting to vote on by-law changes and to entertain members. Fresh sausage and produce items offered by King-Hodgson Co. includes turnip salad Irish potatoes and cabbage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Leutenant
War Department
Pershing
Recorder
Ben Hill
Recorder’s Court
Wool Market Corner Plot Seizes New York Merchant
Eugene Schwerdt, a prominent wool merchant tied to New York and Boston firms, was arrested as an enemy alien on charges of plotting to corner the world wool market. Authorities say his activities were revealed in letters of Hugo Schmidt, the banker linked to the Bolo Pasha case, and Schwerdt faces internment.
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New York
Germany
Associated Press
United States
Eugene Schwerdt
Boston
Allen
Schwerdt
Hugo Schmidt
Bolo Pasha
Tobacco Fund Closed But More Is Donated
The Banner reports the tobacco fund for the boys in France closed Saturday night, with a Sunday morning acknowledgement listing donations. Yesterday’s gifts total 104.00 dollars, including 2.09 in cash and contributions from KF. B. Betts and J. T. Brown, with the Athens community forwarding additional funds.
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Tobacco Fund
France
Lberal
Athens
B. Betts
J. T. Brown
No Leniency For Turn-Coat Officer
Washington February 25 Secretary Baker declared no leniency should be shown to men who perjure themselves after pledging loyalty to the United States in the case of Captain Henkes the sentenced army officer. MR H A POSS III AT HOME FROM STROKE FRIDAY Mr Poss who suffered a partial stroke of paralysis Friday last was yesterday reported to be doing nicely at his home on Church street. He showed marked improvement in condition. Green Florida Cabbage White Danish Cabbage Yellow Turnips At WILLIAMSONS Nice Juicy Indian River Oranges and Grapefruit Fancy Red Winesap Apples large Prunes Seeded Raisins Fresh Celery Nice Lettuce Fresh red Beets At WILLIAMSONS
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Associated Press
Washington
Henkes
Baker
United States
H. A. Poss
Church Street
Train wreck near Greenville kills twelve and harms over a hundred
South ern Railway train No 42 rear ended train No 18 near Frost Station. Ten people died at the scene and two more died later, with about 100 injured sent to Columbia area hospitals including fourteen in serious condition. Most fatalities occurred in the smoking compartment of the rear coach.
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Associated Press
Columbia
U. S
Southern Railway
Frost Station
German American Alliance Aims English as Foreign Tongue
Bulletins distributed to German American Alliance members in 1904 urged extending German teaching and treating English as the foreign language in public schools. The senate judiciary sub committee heard the aim while considering Senator King’s dissolution bill. Witnesses cited bulletins printed as German American Annuals and noted funding to defend a German language editor indicted for alleged utterances.
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Associated Press
Washington
King
Utah
Witness
Packers Had Tip Hoover's Appoint ment as Food Head
Chicago officials charged that packers had advance knowledge of Herbert Hoover's appointment as food administrator and used influence in Washington to place employees and friends in the food administration. Special counsel read private letters seized in a raid on packers' correspondence files.
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Tip Hoover
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Food Administration
Joseph Edwards
Federal Trade Commission
Heney
American Made Guns Roar Across Europe In War
War department reports reveal American built artillery in Europe, featuring the latest 14 inch rifles and 10, 12, and 14 inch rifled weapons. The heavy caliber ordnance, previously coastal defense, is now deployed with Franch Weldby Americans on the Italian front.
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Europe
Associated Press
Washington
Franch Weldby
War Department
Italy
Troop Trains Through Athens Sunday In Transit
Troop trains passed through Athens Sunday as a long train of soldiers from Camp Gordon journeyed northward. The brief mention notes frequent troop movements through the area, reflecting ongoing mobilization during the period. Also listed are local deli items, including Fancy Winesap apples and Juicy 'Gage fruit, offered at Costa's Delicatessen.
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Athens
Camp Gordon
Costa's Delicatessen
Capital and labor meet to frame wartime policy
Washington, Feb. 25. A conference began to avert strikes and maximize war materiel output. Five representatives from each side plus two more chosen for the public will join daily talks over several weeks. Secretary Wilson outlined the aims as the government seeks a national labor policy for the war and perhaps new legislation to enforce it.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
London Meat Rationing Begins Across City
London imposes compulsory rationing on meat and margarine with four ounce weekly quotas for margarine and one and a quarter pounds of meat per person. The national scheme will extend to other foods as needed.
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Associated Press
London
Slow Progress On The Railroad Bill
The House made slow progress on the administration railroad measure in Washington. Debate focused on minor amendments to a section establishing a standard return to be made by the roads, casting doubt on passage by tomorrow night.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Mind of Loyalty Verse From Georgia Editor Explored
A fragment from a Georgia editor’s column reflects on loyalty and civic duty. The terse note hints at patriotism and regional sentiment, inviting readers to consider how loyalty shapes community identity and action.
Order Signed For Power Plant at Mussel Shoals
Washington February 25 The president signed an order authorizing the construction of the water power dam at Mussel Shoals Alabama as part of a 60 million dollar government project to fix atmospheric nitrogen and improve the plant.
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Mussel Shoals
Associated Press
Washington
Alabama
Carpenters Wanted at Chestatee Pyrites Plant Ga
Chestatee Pyrites and Chemical Corporation seeks twelve to fifteen skilled carpenters at its Chestatee Lumpkin County Georgia facility. Competitive wages and reasonable board offered.
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Chestatee Pyrites & Chemical Corporation
Chestatee, Lumpkin Co. Ga
Rain and colder weather sweep Athens region
Special to the Banner reports rain in Atlanta area with colder air following a southeast storm path. The forecast notes rain and warmer conditions tonight and Tuesday, with much colder temps to arrive later Tuesday night. Also mentions highs around 60 in southern zones, and lows near 10 above zero in the northwest sector, plus general weather items and local ads for bread and baked goods.
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Atlanta
Athens
Georgia
Mississippi Valley
Wisconsin
Ohio Valley
Nashville
Oklahoma
Thornton's Luncheonette Meatless Special Menu
Thornton s Luncheonette offers meatless specials with chicken salad and bread plus coffee or milk for 25 cents. The menu includes vegetable soup chicken hash on toast baked red snapper with tartare sauce creamed mashed potatoes bread pudding and muffins for 36 cents. Oysters fried or stewed 50 cents each with two per order, home made pie and lemon coffee ice cream on offer. Arnold Abney promotes fresh Spanish mackerel trout coconuts pancake flour buckwheat flour and related goods. phone 1076.
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Thornton's
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