Germany presses on in Russia as Petrograd front nears
By Associated Press German forces push toward Petrograd while claiming disinterestedness in Russia's future. American casualties rise from gas as German bombardments continue. In Russia, Hoffmann says the advance will press to the peace terms. Don Cossack capital Neva Tcherkne has fallen to revolutionary troops.
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Germany
Associated Press
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Petrograd
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Teuton
Neva Tcherknse
Don Cossacks
Austria Germany Break Threatened By Disputed Meeting
A French official dispatch reports a meeting between Emperors William and Carlos amid growing strain in German Austrian ties over Austria’s stance in renewed attacks on Russia. Germany threatens violent measures to settle the dispute if needed, signaling possible conflict. Amsterdam reports Philip Schiedmann, socialist leader, opposing Hertling’s policy while defending Fatherland, denying aims to dismember Russia or subjugate Belgium.
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Washington
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Austria
Russia
France
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Carlos
Amsterdam
Philip Schied Imann
Hertling
Belgium
Increase in Losses: Mine and Submarine Sinking Report
The British admiralty reports a rise in losses last week with fourteen submarines more than sixteen hundred tons. Seven fishing vessels were also sunk showing a marked increase from the prior period when fifteen vessels were destroyed.
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Seivantee
Twenty nine believed lost on foundered tug off Maryland coast
Twenty nine are believed lost after the naval tug Wokee foundered in a heavy gale off the Maryland coast. Ten survivors and eight bodies have landed at a nearby port. Junior Lieutenant ll, commanding the tug, is among the missing.
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Maryland
Associated Press
Elphia
Thieves in Paris Defraud Hotels with Bogus Tires
A Paris edition report says a gang of thieves used fake tires to defraud numerous hotels and individuals in the United States. Details of the scheme and victims are outlined in the Paris Paris edition of the New York Herald.
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Associated Press
United States
Paris
New York Herald
Onton Sunday School Plants a War Garden
Batonton Georgia February 27 The Presbyterian Sunday school class at Mrs Family Spiveys home has planted a war garden. Boys and girls of the class are busy tending each plant.
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Onton Sunday School
Williamson's Grocery Ad Lists Eggs and Canned Goods
Fresh country eggs 35c per dozen. American tomato soup one per dozen. Red apples evaporated peaches figs prunes. Williamson's advertises multiple fruit and grocery items with prices.
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Arnold & Abney
Williamson's
Balfour Finds No Prospect of Peace
Foreign Secretary Balfour in the House of Commons rejects the German chancellor speech on balance of power. He says German militarism must end and that the chancellor offers no basis for peace. Belgium stance and lack of German cooperation undercut any hope for dialogue with Wilson’s proposal.
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Associated Preas
London
House of Commons
Belgium
Wilson
Macon Meeting Pledges Support for Hoover Food Administration
More than two thousand Georgia farmers gathered in Macon to back the Hoover food administration, promoting conservation and increased red meat production. Speakers included Governor Dorsey and F. C. Walcott with Hoover’s assistant. Advertisements note fresh produce and charges extending to March accounts at Williamson's.
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Food Administration
Associated Press
Macon
Hoover Food Administration For Conservation
Dorsey
F. C. Walcott
Hoover
Cook Convicted in Atlanta Mayor Blackmail Case
J W Cook an Atlanta real estate man was convicted of attempted blackmail against Mayor Candler. The trial drew large crowds. a new trial motion was set for March 16. Mrs Margaret Hirsch, indicted with Cook, faces trial Friday. Candler testified he did not engage in any improper acts. Cook denied conspiring to blackmail the mayor.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
J. W. Cook
Cook
Mrs. Hirsch
Margaret Hirsch
Candler
Grand Jury
Hirech
Candoler
Japan proposed joint operations in Liberia critique
Associated Press report from Washington dated February 27 discusses domestic criticism of Japan for not taking a larger wartime role. The piece notes Japanese inquiries to the Entente and the United States to gauge reactions to a feint operation in Liberia. It mentions potential shifts if the plan is broached again and American acceptance.
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Liberia
Associated Press
Washington
Entente
United States
America
Gas Explosion Injures City Hall Officer in Basement
Police veteran R A Burpee was burned when a gas flame exploded in a basement room next to the city hall officers’ bathroom last night. He suffered burns to hands face hair and clothing but eye sight was not believed harmed. rushed to his home by car and later described as seriously injured.
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R. A.burpee
Burpee
Craft
Harvey Seagraves
British Knight and Nobel Prize Winner Pursues Indian Independence
A British knight and Nobel laureate propels efforts toward an independent India. An intercepted German diplomatic correspondence, dated Rye New York, alleges plans to fund revolts and smuggle agents into private audiences, introduced by the United States government to close a case against thirty defendants charged with fomenting revolution.
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San Francisco
Rye
New York
Uitates
Porterdale Boy Among Dead In Fraud Case Report
Washington reports one American soldier killed in action and three others die of natural causes. Homer J. Terry of Porterdale Georgia is among the dead. General Pershing released details today. Arnold and Abney advertise groceries and bakery items while funeral services for Henry Poss are noted with interment at Oconee Cemetery in a Tabernacle Baptist Church rites.
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Associated Press
Washington
Homer J. Terry
Porterdale
General Pershing
Henry Poss
B. H. Jennings
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Georgia Baseball Schedule for 18 Nearly Finalized
The 1918 season outline for the Georgia baseball team shows a home heavy slate with Auburn opening at Athens on March 29 and 30, Davidson and North Carolina, then Trinity Mercer and Mercer games across Athens Macon and Atlanta. The schedule favors local venues and lists multiple Auburn Tech and North Carolina dates with several games pending.
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Polly
Bankner
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Davidson
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Trinity
Mercer
Macon
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Tech
Atlanta
Register Cars With the Chief Register Cars
The fragment outlines registering vehicles with the chief register and mentions care, pleasure cars, and dating or timing aspects. It is unclear and fragmented, offering no concrete event, names, places, or dates to anchor a full news item.
Local YMCA light-weighs to face Gainesville Invaders Friday
Athens YMCA announces the light-weight five will meet Gainesville High School Friday at 8 30 PM after a hard scrimmage. Coach Jones says the teams’ speed promises a whirl wind game on the floor with a light practice tomorrow. Admission 25 cents funds visiting team expenses and reserved seats are selling fast.
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Athens Y. M. C. A
Gainesville
Gainesville High
Oracre
Thornton's Luncheonette Special Today
Luncheon menu highlights include chicken salad with bread and a beverage for 25 cents, vegetable soup, Brunswick stew, spring roast lamb with sides, Yankee pot roast, beef hash on toast, oysters fried or stewed, homemade pies, lemon apple, coffee tea and buttermilk options, and old fashioned pound cake. Includes potatoes, cobblers, and seed Irish potatoes mentioned.
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