Austrians seize Cettinje capital as war widens
Aboard London dispatches report Austrian forces capture Cettinje the Montenegrin capital for the first time in centuries. The drive south continues with Montenegrins pushed back before a larger foe. Reports also note Turks capture Kermanshah and bombardments on Gallipoli as Allied reinforcements arrive. The Von Papen correspondence is described as sensational with several payments to operatives and diplomats.
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Associated Press
London
Cettinje
Montenegro
Vienna
Berlin
Kermanshah
Persia
Gallipoli
Saloniki
von Papen
United States
Werner Horn
St. Croix
Maine
Seattle
Count von Bernstorff
University Athletic Board reviews plans and coach contracts
The University Athletic Board met this week to review the athletic program and financial report. They discussed upcoming seasons in basketball baseball and football. Coach Cunningham's contract expires in June and renewal is expected. Coach Bean will lead baseball training arriving March 1. No final actions were taken.
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University Athletic Board
Cunningham
Bean
Bankrupt Hardware Sale Opens on Clayton Street
Beginning this morning at 8 30 the Fleming Dearing Hardware Company conducts a bankrupt sale under the court order. Col Max Michael as receiver oversees the sale with a full sales force. Everything on hand is offered at retail at cost and below. A partial price list appears elsewhere in the Banner for local buyers.
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Clayton Street
Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company
Max Michael
Coldest Weather Over Believed Across Nation
Washington reports unseasonably cold conditions across the United States with Florida largely spared. Disturbing frigid spell touted to peak tonight in the Atlantic states, while Chicago and the central west see some relief. Seattle cites a German official payment for transporting Germans to New York, as France sinks Austrian cruiser in the Adriatic. Russia says no separate peace and vows to continue the war alongside Allies. Berlin notes Germany will retaliate after Britain rejects explanations for sinking a U-boat.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Florida
Atlantic States
Chicago
Central West
Seattle
New York
Georgia Five To Open Season In Atlanta
The University basketball team departs for Atlanta to face the A2 Athletic Association five in the season opener. Coach Howell Peacock leads Captain Rawson Brown Scott Morrison Holtzendorff McCall Dezendorf and Cox with referee L. F. Blanchard officiating.
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Atlanta
A2 Athletic Association
Joe Bean
Howell Peacock
Rawson
Brown
Scott
Morrison
Holtzendorff
McCall
Dezendorf
Cox
L. F. Blanchard
Athens Chamber Protests Early Train Schedule Change
Athens chamber to appeal to the Georgia railroad commission over Southern Railway’s change of train No. 212 to leave Athens at 5 am. The move aims to connect with Lula and the Air Line Belle but trade groups warn it shifts business to Atlanta and harms many along the line.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Athens
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Flanigen
Beam
C.D. Flanigen
Athens Chdmiber
Comanes Ec
Xoeares
Gaos
Lula
Air Line
Belle
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade At Commerce
Arnold and Abney advertise fresh produce sale
The ad lists head lettuce at 10 and 15 cents, celery 5 cents, spring onions a bunch for 5, curls mustard 16 cents per peck, eggplants 10 cents, bell peppers 20 cents per dozen, ripe tomatoes 30 to 40 cents per dozen, Spanish onions 25 cents for 3 pounds, cauliflower 12 1/2 cents per pound, carrots two bunches for 25 cents, and country butter 20 cents per pound.
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Arnold& Abney
Farrar in Tempta Packed Colonial Show Delights Audiences
Miss Farrar, famed for grand opera, appears in a high class production at the Colonial. Hundreds of Atlanta Music Festival patrons saw her last night on the silent screen and will have another chance this afternoon and tonight. Prices 15 and 25 cents. Haughey's orchestra.
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Ture
Miss Farrar
Atlanta
Colonial
Haughey
Laying the First Stone for the New Y M C A Building
The article notes the laying of foundation stones for the new Y M C A building yesterday at 11 30am. Surviving members of the original committee E R Hodgson Sr Maj John E Talmadge and Chancellor D C Barrow attended. The ceremony included a Bible chapter read and a prayer. The second stone was laid by E R Hodgson Jr the association president.
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Messrs
E. R. Hodgson
John E. Talmadge
D. C. Barrow
John D. Moss
R. L. Moss
Association
Forbes
Hodgson
Talmage
Barrow
Moss
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Fire injures three children after gasoline ignition
A fire damaged by gasoline started last night at a railroad home when a child tried to light a fire in an open fireplace. One girl suffered serious burns while her mother and neighbor Mr J P Scott aided efforts to extinguish the blaze. Mrs Hayden sustained minor injuries as ambulance crews rushed to St. Marys Hospital where doctors reported the child will recover with likely no severe scars.
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J.P. Scott
Hayden
St. Mary’s ‘Hospital
Funeral Services Set For Mr J C Chandler This Afternoon
The funeral for Mr J C Chandler will be held at 3:30 PM today at the home of Mr H T Huggins 297 Barber Street. Rev R H Neighbour of the Baptist Tabernacle and Rev Jarrell of the First Methodist will conduct the service. Interment will be at Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers are J W Jarrell Jr H B Sparks F W Ussery W T Forbes Parks Bettis and Prof S V Sanford. They will meet at Dorsey’s Funeral at 3:00 PM.
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J. C. Chandler
H. B. Sparks
F. W. Ussery
W. T. Forbes
Parks Bettis
Prof
S. V. Sanford
Dorsey
Charlite Chaplin at the Marion Today
Charlite Chaplin performs at the Marion venue today. crowds gather for the notable show led by the famed comedian in a marquee appearance amid local excitement.
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Charlite Chaplin
Miss Genevieve Vanderau Died in Jacksonville
Miss Genevieve Vanderau aged about 25 died yesterday in Jacksonville after two weeks illness. She is survived by three siblings including Malcom Vanderau of this city and W H Vanderau of Helena. The funeral will be held at Oconee Cemetery after 10:40 AM arrival of the Seaboard train with pallbearers named and services at the grave conducted by Dr. Lynch.
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Genevieve Vonderau
Jacksonville
Ila
W. P. Vanderau
Malcom Vanderau
W. H. Vanderau
Helena
Ark
Margearite Vonderau
Conway
Athens
Lynch
First Baptist Church
Seaboard
Oconee
Messrs
Ia. S. ‘Parker
Wda Forbes
F. M. Drury
T. S. Mell
Ben H. Weatherly
Dorsey
Medical Society Had Good Meet
Clarke County Medical Society held a well-attended meeting last night with regular business and papers read on Influenza by Dr. McKinney Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Du.
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Clarke County Medical Society
McKinney
Reynolds
Veteran Citizen Bloomfield Dies After Long Life in Athens
Robert L. Bloomfield aged over 90, longtime Athens manufacturer and war commissary in Savannah, died yesterday in Cincinnati after a brief illness. Survived by sister Mrs. Sarah Merriman and children Miss Elizabeth Bloomfield and Dr. J C Bloomfield, he shaped Athens business and church life, helping build Star Thread Mill and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. His funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert L. Bloomfield
Elizabeth Bloomfield
Springfield
Ilinois
James C. Bloomfield
Mr. Bloomfield
Athens
Rahway
New Jersey
Georgia
Athens Manufacturing Company
Star
Barnett Shoals
Bloomfield
Confederacy
Savannah
Realty
Clayton Street
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Prince Avenue
Sarah Merriman
Grass Lake
Michigan
Hilnois
J. C. Bloomfield
Robert EK. Bloomfield
Samuel C. Benedict
Republicans to Make Political Capital From Wilson Attitude
Washington reports show Republicans pressing the Wilson administration stance on Mexican events. Carranza offers to punish killers of Americans at Santa Ysabel without U.S. intervention, while debates in the Senate intensify over possible intervention and policy toward Mexico. A special train carries American refugees as Carranza promises protection for evacuees and Huerta’s burial plan is rejected by Carranza officials.
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London
von Papen
R. von Meysonbug
New Orleans
von Pari Pens
F. W. Meyer
Wilson
Meyer
Friederick
Germany
Albert
H.F. Albert
Washington
United States
Santa Ysabel
Mexico
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Works
California
Eliseo Arrendondo
Carranza
Cientifico
Huerta
Mexico City
Stgne
Missouri
Lewis
Ilinois
el Paso
State Department
Juarez
Lansing
Specials at Deliga Tessen Shop Today
Fresh shipment includes Frank's famous meat treats and Philadelphia cheese. Also available are Neuchatel and Camembert cheeses. Produce features fancy eggplant, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, beets, carrots, parsley, and King apples at 50c. Phone 1131 for details.
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Frank
Philadelphia
Neuchatel
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Athletic Board
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Adriatic Sea
Russia
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Sayville
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Usral
Baralong
Chamber OF
J. Cc.’ Beam
Chamber’ of Commerce
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Franklin
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Medical Society
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