Admiral Dewey Dies in Washington at Age 79
Admiral George Dewey, famed for Manila Bay victory, died at his Washington home in his eightieth year after a general breakdown with arterio sclerosis. President Wilson to confer on funeral plans. burial planned at Arlington. Dewey praised as one of the Navy’s greatest officers, with a career spanning Civil War to modern defense planning.
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Rank Perjury in Leak Inquiry Kickoff at House
Washington reports the House rules committee held an executive session on using expert counsel for witness examinations in the leak probe and planned a vote to seek time extensions. Subpoenas issued targeted J P Morgan H P Davison A Vanderlip Arthur Tipper Sol Wexler and J C Bache. Lawson accused Henry of denials and claimed rank perjury. He named Secretary Lansing Bernard Baruch and others in leak rumors, and Visconti was subpoenaed to testify after returning to Washington.
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James Music Co advertises pianos and phonographs
An 1837 Montpelier advertisement promotes James Music Co offerings including Mason and Hamlin pianos Conover Kingsbury Wellington Carrolla players and liners. It touts used planes, two carloads of commercial goods, Edison phonographs and Crepe toilet paper with a price of 1.50 per dozen. The page notes a continued story about Dewey choosing Annapolis over West Point.
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Arnold & Abney
Bernhardt Booking Opens At Palmer’s For One Night
Seats go on sale at Palmer’s at nine o’clock for Madame Sarah Bernhardt’s engagement. Demand is high with lines forming early, prices range from 75 cents to $2.50 across galleries and floors. The program includes Cleopatra and From the Stage to the Field of Honor with Angelo as leading man.
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Judge Cobb Named Western Circuit Judge
Judge Andrew J. Cobb of this city was tendered the Western circuit seat for the unexpired term of Judge Brand who joins Congress. Governor Harris urged acceptance. Cobb accepted and will be sworn in today in Atlanta with Judge Brand resigning locally. The appointment met with broad approval from city county circuit and state observers.
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Entente considers major offensive as war moves loom
Reports from London indicate a possible second large Entente offensive in Belgium and France. A two day war council meeting between Lloyd George and Allied commanders signaled military focus, while other fronts show heavy fighting near Vadeni and Galatz with Russian advances claimed. Sweden and Switzerland take defense steps as mobilization rises on borders. Petrograd confirms continued heavy action on the northern Romanian front with mixed results.
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Bernhardt to Close With Camille Death Scene in New York
Mme Bernhardt finishes with Camille, the touching final act, after triumphs in New York and beyond. She will appear in one of her last performances before local theatergoers. The supporting company will present a short comedy Rosalle.
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Pershing's Expedition Withdrawal Seen After Cabinet Meeting
After a cabinet session Secretary Lane reported on the American Mexican commission work. The administration is expected to withdraw Pershing's expedition and delay Ambassador Fletcher's posting to Mexico City, with a formal announcement not anticipated.
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Fresh Produce At Arnold and Abney
Egg plants fresh squash and green bell peppers offered by Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076.
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Associations Elect Officers At Today's Closing Sessions
Road meet to be held at Chamber of Commerce rooms Holman building at 11 oclock delegates from counties between Athens and Atlanta and Athens and Augusta expected. Speakers include Clark Howell Loyless Camp and county ordinaries plus Strahan and Stanley from the state road department. Chamber barbecue to follow at State College campus at 2 oclock.
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Deutschland Sails for American Port from Berlin
Berlin reports preparations completed for the submarine Deutschland to sail today via London toward an American port. The note confirms ongoing wartime naval movements and routes.
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Epoch event marks piano contest winner presentation
Flanigan and Flanigan present a Lester Piano to the contest winner at 6 oclock with the public invited to witness the vote tally at Flanigan and Flanigan's store at 7 oclock. The piano is praised as a fine instrument and linked to prominent music schools in the region.
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Major Leagues Set April 11 Opening Date
New York reports the joint schedule committee announced the major leagues will open on April 11. The date is the sole detail released by the committee.
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Fresh Fish and Produce At Western Market
Market ad announces fresh fish at Western Market with oysters from Norfolk and daily specials including ARNOLD & ABNEY blue sealship products. It lists fresh cauliflowers white squash green cabbage rutabaga turnips and Jones' Pig Sausage. Contact phone 451.
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Barbecue Highlight Boosts New Live Stock Pavilion Plans
A brisk program on the campus includes the Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association Georgia Breeders Association and Georgia Horticultural Society with officer elections. A large barbecue, a live stock parade, and talks by state leaders emphasize a proposed fifty thousand dollar pavilion for stock judging and related events.
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