Laconia Sinking Dominates U S Rights Clash
AP dispatch from Washington reports administration awaiting Congress on responses to the Laconia sinking and alleged German ruthlessness. Secretary Lansing presents accounts of the unwarned attack. Officials cite two American deaths from exposure after lifeboats. Senators seek stronger measures, cabinet backs swift action.
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Associated Press
Wehington
D. C
Congress
Laconia
Lansing
Senate
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Lavonia
Germany
Prohibition Furore in House Over Bone Dry Clash
Prohibitionists rally in Washington as District of Colum bia dry bill moves ahead while a bone dry amendment in the postoffice appropriation bill is abandoned due to conference deadlock. A reso lution to revive the bone dry provision faces Senate and House scrutiny amid strong anti prohibitionist resistance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Prohibition
District of Columbia
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Senate
House
Illinois 28 Atlanta 24 football game discussed and score
The report notes Illinois defeated Atlanta with a final score of 28 to 24 in a recent game. It mentions related political debate about a bill and procedures in the Senate. Other items include Frederic Eighth sailing to Copenhagen and diplomatic notes on Austria Hungary relations and Gerard sailing plans.
French greet with cheers for American crew in Bordeaux
Thousands of French greet the American steamer Orleans crew as they disembark after braving a submarine. Hats and flowers fly, cheers of Vive Americque and Vive Vi son echo through the streets. Mayor and guards escort to city hall for a toast to the United States.
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Sub-Perul
Associated Press
Bordeaux
Ticker
Orleans
Food Riots Rise with East Side Demonstrations
Housewives on the East Side protested rising prices with mass meetings and several hundred women mobbed a poultry delivery. Four leaders were arrested for attacking a butcher shop and police were assaulted as two more women were jailed.
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Associated Press
New York
East Side
Wreck of the Mercantile Express in Pennsylvania
Cause unknown as federal state and railroad investigators probe today's collision on the Pennsylvania line. A freight engine plowed into the Mercantile Express as it discharged passengers, telescoping sleepers and killing twenty people.
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Associated Press
Altoona
No Grounds Indictments Yet In Rising Food Prices
The attorney general said there is no evidence to warrant federal indictments in the investigation of rising food prices. He noted food retail sales fall outside federal jurisdiction and that price hikes due to trader motives are not punishable under federal law. No legislation is contemplated now. attention turns to trade commissions for remedies.
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Trade Commissions
First Battalion Georgia Field Artillery Ordered to Entrain
The First battalion Georgia Field Artillery is ordered to entrain at El Paso on March 5. Return dates for other Georgia troops were not announced.
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EL Paso
Associated Press
Atlanta
Georgia Field Artillery
Georgia
Fresh Mackerel and Canned Goods at Western Market
Local market ad listing fresh mackerel steaks and a wide range of canned and preserved foods from Elberta peaches to pineapple. Prices claim to match last year, noting current market inability to buy at higher costs. Contact Buchwald at phone 1471-1472.
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Buchwald
Fresh Country Eggs and Produce Ad by King-Hodgson Co
A King-Hodgson Co advertisement lists Fresh Country Eggs 35¢ per dozen and items such as Pearl White Shortening 1.50, along with vegetables including Snow White Cauliflower Lettuce Celery Carrots Green Cabbage New Irish Potatoes and seasonal Irish Potatoes Rutabaga Turnips.
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King-Hodgson CO
King-Hodgson ‘Co
First Call For Red And Black Baseball Curry
Coach J Tiny Henderson opened the Red and Black baseball campaign with about forty players reporting for the first practice at Sanford Field. Veterans like Rawson and Southern were absent, while many new prospects auditioned alongside returnees as infield and pitching duties were assessed for the season.
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J Tiny Henderson
Sanford Mead
Georgia
Henderson
Sanford Field
Regrets Break With U S Policies Amid Cuban Rebel Conflict
Havana reports Minister Gonzales urged punishment for rebels implicated in the February 20 attack that wounded American mining men near Cienfuegos. He told President Menocal the United States considers all rebel party members guilty and will not falter in punishing attacks on American life and property.
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Associated Press
Havana
Gonzales
Menocal
Cienfuegos
United States
City Court Docket Moves. Several Defendants Acquitted
The city court adjourned for a half holiday then resumed, clearing civil cases with orders and judgments. Lucius Brittain was acquitted on a whiskey charge, Alfred Jackson was found not guilty and won a malice prosecution verdict against the prosecutor, Tom Rogers was fined 650 for stabbing, Lonnie Culbertson pled guilty to a pistol case with a 50 fine, W Horowitz paid 100 after a prohibition conviction, and several docket items including Col. Tinney Rucker as counsel were postponed to March 12.
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Alfred Jackson
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Jackson
Tom Rogers
Lonnie Culbertson
W. Horowitz
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Anderson Va. Peoples
Insurance Men Meet Chamber of Commerce in Athens
The Athens Insurance Exchange held its regular monthly session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms the first time in the directors rooms. The meeting was well attended and officers praised the convenient location. J N Harris of Atlanta representing the Southeastern Taff Association attended.
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Athens Insurance Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
J. N. Harris
Atlanta
City Plans April Start For New Business License Tax
The city council in committee of the whole has nearly completed a special tax ordinance. It will assess license fees against most business classes this year and must be ready to operate from April first. A final review is expected at the general preliminary committee meeting Monday night and adoption at the March meeting next Wednesday.
Arnold and Abney Bakery Produce Ad
Fragments advertise fresh baked goods and produce from Arnold and Abney including cream puffs pound cake raisin bread and vegetables like cabbage lettuce rutabaga turnips celery and cauliflower. The ad references the dot location and May reflect a historical city paper listing.
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Arnold & Abney
Rebels Beaten For Third Time In Bayame Capture
The government today reports the third successive rebel defeat in the capture of the Bayame region Oriente province yesterday. City Board Education.oped meet.
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Associated
Hvana
Bayame
Oriente
Ontario Women to Vote Endorsed by Government
Toronto February 27. Ontario women are virtually assured the right to vote as the government endorses a bill providing equal suffrage. The move marks a major step toward universal political participation for women in the province.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ontario
Clemson Baseball Schedule Faces Tough 1917 Lineup
Clemson College lists a demanding 1917 baseball slate with multiple away games against West Virginia Wesleyan Erskine South Carolina Georgia Tech Furman and Auburn among others. The schedule includes numerous campus meetings and key regional rivals.
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Clemson
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Erskine
University of South Carolna
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University of South Caroline
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Greenville
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German Chancellor Halts Backward Steps in US Rift
Berlin reports Chancellor Hollweg says victory dominates policy in the life struggle and regrets the rupture with the United States. He accuses Amelia of shipping munitions to the Entente and asserts rights to travel for citizens, opposing Central powers restrictions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hollweg
Reichsbag Today
United States
Amelia
Entente
German Chancellor Defends War Aims and Blockade Policy
In a speech the German chancellor reiterates that Germany never withdrew promises and warns that English starvation blockade continues. Reports from the front say British advances in France and Mesopotamia persist while other fronts are quiet. Allied losses include four vessels totaling 8,500 tons and the British transport steamer A-190 sunk.
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Mesotamia
Associated Press
Mesopotamia
Ligny
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Tan Curzon
London
Maude
El-Amara
Agere
Montgomery Mayor Invites Confederate Reunion Move
Montgomery mayor W T Roberteon wired General Geo P Harrison asking to transfer the Confederate reunion from Washington to Montgomery. He calls Montgomery the birth of the young Confederacy and extends an earnest invitation to hold the event there, praising Confederate heroes and gratitude of the people.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
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Geo. P. Harrison
United Confederate Veterans
Washington
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