Congress Dissension Weakens Wilsons Foreign Policy Push
Washington with President Wilson pressing for a showdown on pending anti piracy measures as German submarine policy looms. He convenes lawmakers and leaders to push a united U.S. stance before sea danger increases, while Congress debates control of foreign policy.
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Wilson
Congress
United States Foreign Affairs
Associated Press
Washington
Santor Stone
Representative Flood
Foreign -Relations Committee
Kern
Senate
White Borrow
Weabin
Diaz Named Chief in Tierra Vera Cruz Quarters
The report notes Diaz has been made chief in the Tierra Vera Cruz quarters, with the designation received locally. The brief confirms the appointment and its geographic context in Tierra Vera Cruz.
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Tierra Vera Cruz
Y W C A Pictures at Little Theatre Jubilee Week Closing
The Mite theater will turn over its small venue to the local Y W C A for a reel program built around Y W C A life and activities. Elsie Janice V will be featured in a charming day’s receipts and the work of the association will be highlighted in a revealing presentation.
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Mite Theater
Fife
Y. W. Cc
Elsie Janyce
Elks Will Elect Officers Tonight
Tonight the Elks lodge will elect officers for the coming term. Retiring officers will preside briefly and refreshments will be served after the vote. Fresh produce stands and a phone listing appear in the notice accompanying the item.
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ELKS
Tragic Burn Death Of Cobb Street Child James King
Yesterday morning the death of six year old James King occurred after severe burns from clothing catching fire before his grandmother's open grate. His mother Mrs King and grandmother both suffered burns while trying to extinguish the flames. Surviving sister, nine, mourns his loss as funeral plans proceed from Cobb street this afternoon at 2 with Rev. C C Jarrell. burial at Boggs chapel cemetery. Pallbearers listed as George Crewe Carlton Jester Walter Jester and T F Comer.
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Little James King
Tom ‘King
James 8
Cobb ‘Street
King
Cobb Street
C. C. Jarrell
Boggs Chapel
Gonrga
Crewe
Carlton Jester
Welter Jester
T. F.co
Currency Based on U S Bonds
The first steps toward implementing the federal reserve act were taken as Secretary McAdoo announces readiness to retire 30 million dollars of 2 percent bonds used by national banks to secure notes. More than 700 million of such bonds exist, fixing bank note circulation regardless of money conditions. The plan shifts national currency to reserve notes backed by commercial paper and gold.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Act
United States
McAdoo
Reserve Board
Recreation games attended by many at YWCA gym
The YWCA gymnasium hosted recreation games last night with numerous attendees. Participants included Mrs Vernooy Miss Montine Vernooy J D Moss W K Whelchel Miss Bell Richer Miss Netie Irby Miss Irene Gregory and others.
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Vernooy
Montine Vernooy
J. D. Moss
W. K. Whelchel
Bell Richer
Netie Irby
Irene Gregory
J. H. Earnest
Howard Graham
R. C. Murry
J. W. Camp
W. M. Burgess
Lizzie Cheatham
Nelie Christian
Elma Sisk
Clara Belle Daniel
Miss Williams
Mattie Chastain
Laura Blackshear
Sarah Mildred Rawson
Agnes Gregory
Robert Gregory
Vivianny
Fairy Elliott
W. . Edmonds
Clara Belle Cook
Dell. Irby
Maude Cheat
Misa
Ruby Elliott
Representative Tileon Pushes War Tool Manufacture Bill
Rep Tileon urged quick passage of a new bill to convert private plants for government standard weapons. He cited cost near 20 million dollars and warned current munition producers could not supply a full battle’s guns and ammunition. Senate and House committees advanced army bills aiming to federalize the national guard and boost regular forces.
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Bagaerdon
Washington
Tileon
House Military Committee
Americanavy
Theo Ry
House
Selite
Senate
National Guard
Silver Threads Among the Gold at Colonial Theater
This afternoon at 4 o clock and tonight at 8 o clock the Colonial Theater presents Silver Threads Among the Gold with Vegher's Orchestra, Miss Lavender and Richard J. Jose in the leading role. Prices: balcony 15 cents, lower floor 26 cents. Reserved seats on sale at Palmer's drug store.
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Vegher
Richard J. Jose
Palmer’s Drug Store
Crime Against Humanity Opposition to U.S. War Entry
Budapest reports Count Tisza, Hungarian premier, told the Associated Press that U S participation in the war would be a crime against humanity. He declined to discuss American relations with the Central powers as he spoke.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Count Tisza
Associated Press Today
United States
Germans Claim 17 000 Captured as Verdun Drive Rules
Berlin reports nearly 17 000 prisoners as German troops push a twelve mile front from Dieppe to Champion near Verdun. French guns defend Woevre, Vosges, and Champagne sectors while near Douaumont armored works fall to French forces.
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Vosges
Senonés
Bundesapt
S2ppols
Champagne
Verdun
Pepper Hill
Douaumont
Hanhulles
Champion
Verdim
Dieppe
Berlin
Dyinek
Rumptang
Constantinople
Byzerum
Detala
Ministry of Marine
Hearing in James M. Smith estate at Hartwell today
The Hartwell hearing on the James M. Smith estate proceeds with administrators to deliver property to receivers. Lawyers from Athens arrive as Friday’s battle over the estate looms and Judge Fite weighs possible contempt charges.
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Hartwell
James M. Smith
Athens
The Return of Proserpina at Lucy Cobb Chapel
The Lucy Cobb vocal department staged The Return of Proserpina a one act cantata at Seney Stovall chapel. Miss Blake as Ceres Miss Moselle Ashford as Proserpina and Dot Haselton as Pussy Willow led a graceful ensemble with Misses Lereaux Young and Yvonne Dumont dancing as frost elves and the Spring Flowers chorus. The audience praised the performance with several encores though Miss Blake did not respond to the final encore.
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Seney-Stovall Chapel
Lucy Cobb
Proserpina
Athens
Miss Blake
Ceres
Moselle Ashford
Goss’mer Wing
Dot Haselton
Frost Elves
Constance Lereaux
Marilu Young
Yvonne DuMont
Mother Ceres
K. Blake
Pussy Willow
Constance Leveaux
Sun Fay
Mary Pease
Mary Lovell McElmurray
Omar Short
Bernice Adams
Louise Daniel
Isabelle Hutchinson
Sallie Goodwyn
Edith Griner
Miriam Haselton
Mai ‘Audri Chandler
World’s greatest picture at Colonial with Miss Lavender
See the world's greatest picture Silver Threads Among the Gold at Colonial this afternoon and evening. Miss Will Nell Lavender known for Every Woman and Madame Butterfly will sing at each performance. Admission 15 and 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for children. Matinee 4 o'clock. night show 8 30. Also Williamson’s offers Fancy Headed Lettuce Celery Tender Red Beets and Turnip Salad. California canned peaches pears apricots cherries and Red Pitted Cherries at 25 cents per 3 pound can.
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Miss Lavender
Colonial
Will Nell Lavender
Everywoman
Madame Butterfly
Madame _ Butterfly
Georgia Boy Murdered by Villa Bandits Near Durango
Grover Varn of Valdosta Georgia was killed by Villa bandits at Kis father's ranch 95 miles north of Durango Mexico. He had left El Paso to join his father two weeks earlier. His brother George W Varn of Valdosta confirmed the report.
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Associated Press
Washington
Grover
Varn
Valdosta
Kis
Durango
Mexico
Young Varn
el Paso
George W. Varn
George Varn
Manufacturing in Georgia to Be Studied by University Speaker
A University of Georgia talk by MGR Stanley from the department of labor and commerce reviewed Georgia cotton manufacturing from its early years to now and surveyed state manufacturing during the current year. He urged profitable study for students and attendees. Future talks include S. Arkwright on public utilities and finance and H. Harriz on commerce topics. The text notes Georgia had eleven woolen mills among 44 textile mills then, counting census data from 1840.
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University of H. M. Stanley
Department Labor and Commerce
Georgia
Stanley
Prea
Arkwright
Atlanta
Georgia Power and Railway Company
School of Commerce
W. J.harriz
Department of Commerce
Washington
Page
Athens
Hemember
Chamber of Commerce
Athen Picture Show Schedule and Menu Notes
The notice states the picture will arrive by noon in Athens with shows at 1 pm today and continuous until closing. Tomorrow shows start at 10 am and run until 1 pm. Children admitted only with a parent or guardian. One price for all. Fresh mustard and turnip salad, spring onions, lettuce, carrots, beets, peppers, eggplants, and dill pickles are offered. Smoked bloaters and fresh potato chips are available at stated prices.
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Athens
Arnold & Abney
Athens Tea Encourages Chamber of Commerce Support
The New Athens Spirit urges townspeople to back local businessmen and join the chamber of commerce. The piece promotes spending in Athens and forming discussions at home and in meetings to boost growth and cooperation among residents.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
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London
Pet
Woevre
Fite
Calhoun, Ga
A. W. Fite
The
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Mitchell
Bacon
Oglethorpe
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Mr. Stampy
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