President Won't Budge Till Congress Acts Unquivocally
The Associated Press reports President Wilson demands a record vote on anti administration resolutions warning Americans off armed ships before resuming German negotiations. He rejects votes of confidence as misleading to Berlin and insists Congress must act directly on pending resolutions before any further talks. Congress leaders left resentful, while many Democrats and some Republicans share support for his stance amid Germany's submarine moves.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Berlin
Wilson
Germany
House
Senate
Ford jokes about presidential bid filing
Detroit March 1 Henry Ford said the filing of his name with Michigan officials as a Republican presidential candidate was a joke He declared he does not want any involvement with politics or political offices and dismissed the move as not serious
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Associated Press
Detroit
Henry Ford
Michigan
Ford
Remington Typewriters Barred From Australia
Washington reports the Remington Typewriter Company protested to the state department that Australia, under British demand, banned sale of Remington machines. The company says it supplies about seventy five percent of machines used in Australia and cites suspected ally adversaries.
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Associated Press
Washington
Remington Typewriter Company
State Department
Australia
Remington
Woodmen of Uniformed Rank Hold Night Meet
Uniformed Rank members met at the Woodmen of the World armory to reorganize and get in shape for the upcoming annual encampment, time and place to be announced soon.
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The
Woodmen of the World
Knights of Pythias Knights Several Men
At a special meeting of St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias several squires who had held the rank of page were knighted with formal ceremony. The lodge's membership is growing rapidly.
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St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
St. Elmo
W. C. A. Board Meeting Agenda Noted
The board of directors of the W. C. A. will convene Friday afternoon at 4 oclock at the residence to discuss organizational matters and routine business. The meeting details are listed for members and observers with focus on governance and planning.
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W. C.,a. Board of Directors
Friday Night Basketball at Y W C A Gym
A Friday night match at the Y W C A gym features West on Bomtosy against rwWw.ca in a competitive basketball event. Local fans are urged to attend as the teams collide for an exciting game night.
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Weshton Bomtosy
rwWw
Glynn Defends Wilson Policy At Democratic State Rally
Former Governor Martin Glynn addressed the New York Democratic state conference defending the Wilson administration. He praised the Federal Reserve Act as a major government achievement and argued Root’s Republican critique misreads the war era. Glynn contrasted Root’s Belgium neutrality stance with Korea policy and criticized Taft over U S actions in Mexico as the heritage of Republican policy.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Martin H. Glynn
Elihu Root
New York
Root
Wilson
Glynn
Belgium
Korea
Taft
Madero
Glover Burney Moves to Athens City
Mr Glover M Burney relocates from Atlavite to Athens and will reside here. He is brother of George W Burney of this city and is connected with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company offices locally.
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Glover M. Burney
Athens
Atlavite
George W. Burney
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Increased Acreage Report Marks Cotton Growers Forecast
Washington March 1 reports from southern reserve bank agents indicate a rise in cotton acreage across the South this year unless prevented. The Richmond and Dallas districts show notable increases with Dallas up to 15 percent amid generally good business conditions nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Southern Reserve Bank
Richmond
Dallas
Lumber 15 Off in New Orleans Trade Report 1915 Declines
Lumber exports from the South Atlantic and Gulf States fall for 1915 due to the war. Mobile remains top, Gulfport moves from fourth to second, Pensacola drops to third, and New Orleans falls from second to fourth in the ranking.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Mobile
Gulfport
Miss
Pensacola
Funeral of Bright Little Boy Yesterday
Yesterday afternoon from Mrs. J. S. King on Cobb Street the funeral of six year old James grandson of Mrs. King. Services were conducted by Rev. C. C. Jarrell and interment followed at Boggs Chapel near the city.
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J. S. King
Cobb Street
Little James
Dr Ravaud Benedict Visits Athens For A Day
Friends of Dr Ravaud Benedict welcomed him to Athens yesterday evening. He traveled from Birmingham to handle business tied to his late father’s estate settlement.
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DR. Ravaud Benedict
Athens
8. Ravaud Benedict
Birmingham
Worley I accepts Hartwell court for big Smith estate action
Judge Jos N Worley assumed jurisdiction over the administration dispute of the Big Jim Smith estate after Judge Meadow’s resignation and Judge Fite’s restraining order. Ordinary Bacoh will hear permanent administration at 9 am Friday in Lexington as crowds gather, with many Athens attorneys attending Hartwell hearing.
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Hartwell
Meadow
Jos. N. Worley
Worley
Lexington
Athens
Hamilton McWhorter
A. C. Erwin
J. H. Griffeth
H. Sibley
Union Point
Joe James
Atlanta
H. S West
8. C. Upson
T. J. Shackelford
Blanche Sweet Star in The Ragamuffin at Strand Theater
Blanche Sweet stars in The Ragamuffin as Jenny a street waif who overcomes despair. The Jesse Lasky production, directed by William DeMille, features Sweet praised for dual roles and rivaling Mary Pickford in impact. Strand theater presents the film with no advance admission.
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Blanch Sweet
Virginia
Miss Sweet
Jenny
Mary Pickford
Peppina
William DeMille
Athens
Strand Theater
Jesse Lasky
National Bank of Athens to Have a Modern Interior
The interior of the National Bank of Athens will be remodeled to be modern and up to date. Banking will continue at the building back of the current site on Jackson Street during improvements. Fresh vegetables listings accompany a misc blurb, noting King Hodgson Company and George Bolton contact lines.
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National Bank OF Athens
Jackson Street
Verdun Offensive Ceases as German Preparations Suspected
The Verdun drive ends for now as German bombardments continue west of the Meuse between Malancourt and Foy and east toward Waur and Damploup. British lines report 30 to 40 miles of front toward Amiens to free French forces. Italians claim Austrian Mount Marmolada. Russia notes Armenia and Persia gains. Madrid quotes a German ships ultimatum to Portugal. a German seaplane bombs England’s southeast coast injuring a baby.
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Associated
London
Verdun
Meuse
Malancourt
Foy
Waur
Damloup
Woevre
Berlin
le Pretre
Cham
Somme
Amiens
Mount Marmolada
Petrograd
Armenia
Persia
Germany
Madrid
Portugal
England
Plan to form industrial and technical reserve for the army
Washington, March 1. Representative Kahn of California proposed an amendment to the house army increase bill. The plan calls for peace time enlistment of non-combatants including teamsters, mechanics, railroad workers, engineers, telegraphers, and munition workers into a reserve, with details to be set by the War Department. The house aims for final committee action tomorrow while another push seeks a 200,000 peak army. The senate plan foresees federalizing the National Guard to meet the house program, with a final vote expected Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Representative Kahn
California
War Department
House
Senate
North and South clash over claims bill in House
Congressmen Heflin of Alabama and Clarke of Florida sparred with Mann and Stafford of Wisconsin on a floor clash over a bill restoring the court of claims power to reimburse Southerners for property seized by Union troops during the Civil War. The $500,000 claims sparked sharp charges about loyalty and justice.
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Clarke
Floeida
House
Mann
Stafford
Wisconsin
Court of Claims
Mr. Heflin
Clark
Stannord
President Wilson gifts $1000 for Ellen Wilson Memorial
Atlanta on March 1 reports a personal check of $1000 from President Wilson for the Ellen Wilson Memorial education fund aiding mountain youth in the South. The donation follows Mrs Wilson's letter to the national chairman and notes her late husband’s commitment to mountain children's schooling. Also appears are local grocery ads from BUCHWALDS and King Hodgson Co. listings with prices on produce and meats.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Wilson
Ellen Wilson
South
New Officers Elected by Athens Elks
The Athens Elks held their regular officer election with a social session and a buffet luncheon. Elected officers include Esteemed Loyal Knight J C Charles Esteemed Lecturing Knight Moses Bernstein Esteemed Leading Knight Homer Stark Exalted Ruler Ben Tuck Secretary Ross Cr ee k more and Tyler Ed Wilson. The notice also lists grocery specials from Buchwald's and an art class announcement by the Y W C A with Campbell's pork and bears for sale.
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Athens Elks
J. C. Charles
Moses Bernstein
Homer Stark
Ben Tuck
Ross Creekmore
Tyler
Ed Wilson
Coach Joe Bean Arrives to Review Georgia University Baseball Material
Coach Joe Bean will arrive today to begin work on the Georgia University baseball roster for the coming season. He was delayed but will soon organize try-outs and line up the ball rosters for the season.
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Joe Bean
Georgia University
Ballrossers
No Fortifications Maps Found In Arrests Case
New York March 1 Agents of the department of justice announced that investigation failed to confirm reports that plans of United States fortifications were found in the rooms of Richard Von Arend and Rudolf Von Kracht. Maps of American cities were found but do not show defenses. The two men claiming to be German army lieutenants and Berlin university graduates are held in $5 000 bond for a Saturday hearing on the mail fraud charges.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Justice
United States
Richard von Arend
Rudualph von Kracht
Berlin
Y W C A Picture at Elite Theater
Elite theater will host a YWCA film event featuring several reels about YWCA life and activities. Elsie Janyce stars in It Was Ever Thus a charming comedy. Proceeds go to the YWCA as Jubilee Week ends with a revealing look at the association’s work.
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Elsie Janyce
Woman's Liability Address At City Hall Tonight
The Equal Suffrage League of Athens hosts Col. T. F. Green on the topic The Liabilities of Woman Under Common Law and Under Modern Statutes at 8 o'clock this evening. Col. M. G. Michael will preside, and both men and women are invited.
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Equal Suffrage League of Athens
T. F. Green
M. G. Michael
Costa Delicatessen Tessen Shop Ad
At Costa's Delica Tessen Shop today listing extra fancy produce and imported cheeses. The ad highlights grapes, strawberries, new potatoes, parsley beans squash eggplant celery carrots cauliflower tomatoes peppers onions sprouts and fresh Swiss and Roquefort cheese. Phone 1121. Arnold & Abney.
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Roquefort
Arnold & Abney
Interurban Line Talk With Monroe Delegation
Athens chamber of commerce and Monroe business leaders met Mr. T. L. Murphy of Atlanta to discuss a proposed interurban electric line from Anderson to Atlanta. Murphy said Atlanta capitalists back a one million dollar mortgage plan, with seven or eight dollars from each subscriber, to be paid after the line begins operation. Routes considered included Commerce to Athens to Monroe to Atlanta, with other options discussed and to be reported on in a few days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Trade Organisation
Athens
Monroe
T. L. Murphy
Atlanta
Anderson
D. C
Murphy
Walton City
Messrs
B. 8. Walker
J. J. Nunnally
A. B. Mobley
2. R. Nunnally
Duke
Carolinas
Alors Ae Eee
Georgia Territory
Georgia
Royston
Commerce
Jefferson
Hoschton
Monrace
Mr. Murphy
Georgian Hotel
Sarah Bernhardt Picture Postponed at Vaudette
The Jeanne Dore film featuring Sarah Bernhardt, scheduled for Friday at the Blue Bird feature in Tennessee, was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Reprints are in progress and Vaudette will show the picture at an early date. In the interim the theater will present Blue Bird features and other items.
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Jeanne Dore
Sarah Bernhardt
Vaudette
Tennessee
Louise Loveley
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W. G
MR. Glover Burney
Metropolitan Life Ins.co
Lumber
Judge Fite
Blanche Sweet
LASKY
King Hodgson Company
Hollow
George Bolton
Industrial and Technical Reserve
U. S
Mountains
King-Hodgson Co
King Hodgson Co
ELKS
Libby’s
Nabob’s
Buchwald's
Campbell's Pork and Bears
Kings Hodgson Co
ELITE
Association
Col
COSTA
Philadelphia
Florida
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