Sanguinary Engagements Between Czechs and Germans in Bohemia
Reports from Vienna on March 5 describe sanguinary clashes between Czech soldiers and German Bohemians in Bohemia towns. Germans tried to hold elections for the Austrian national assembly in Vienna, which the Czech government barred. Demonstrations were suppressed with rifles and bayonets. casualties include three killed at Karlsbad and ten at Stornberg.
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Associated Press
Vienna
German Bohemia
National Assembly
Bohemia
Karlsbad
Stornberg
Red and Black Baseball Squad Begins Practice
Georgia’s Red and Black baseball team opens spring drills at Samford Field under Captain Davis. Veteran pitchers Philpot and Claud Saterfield are highlighted, with Whitey Davis Red Pound Dick Hancock Wesca Hargett and returning stars backed by newcomers Sinclaire Cody Walker and others. Coach Red Wingo drives a strong outlook as the squad prepares to face SAIA competition and pursue a top infield and pitching staff.
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Bill Beck
Samford Field
Sanford Field
Davis
Georgia
Filald
Isea
Ike
Milltién
Dolarrmata
Whitey Davis
Whitey
Red Pound
Red
Keystars
Dick Hancock
Wesa Hargett
Ted
Austin
Westbrook
Fox
Philpot
Claud
Jimmy Crawford
Bob Nowell
Kennon Mott
Sinclaire
Cody
Walker
Red Wingo
Survey of Cut-Over Lands Stopped by Lane Decision
New Orleans March 6 D W Ross federal reclamation engineer announced he had received instructions from Secretary Lane to discontinue the preliminary survey involving more than eleven million acres of cutover and reclaimed southern lands offered for colonization of returning soldiers and sailors due to Congress failure to appropriate the needed funds.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
D. W Ross
Federal Reclamation Engineer
Secreary Lane
Congress
Red Cross canteen serves 91st division en route to California
Troops of the 91st division bound for California received refreshments from the Athens Red Cross canteen run by Mrs. and V. Sanford and team. Soldiers shared thrilling experiences as they were served on their journeys and a young man from near Athens surprised his family with a visit to the canteen.
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91St
California
Red Cross
V. Sanford
Athens
The
Lelly
Barnes found guilty of manslaughter in Lewis murder case
Thomson Georgia March 6 John M Barnes former postmaster and ex deputy marshal was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of his brother in law J O J Lewis and sentenced to 19 years imprisonment Defense plans to move for a new trial tomorrow Solicitor General Franklin urged first degree murder during the trial after several days of contentious proceedings
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Associated Press
Thomson, Ga
John M. Barnes
United States
J. O. J. Lewis
Franklin
Basketball Game Tonight at YMCA Court
A lively battle unfolds at the City YMCA gym as Social Circle Athletic Club faces Southeastern Christian College to decide which is the best team. Both have one win and expect victory. tipoff is at 3:30 with admission 50 cents. Public invitation to all.
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City Young Men's Christian Association
Social Circle Athletic Club
Southeastern Christian College
Tims
Commandery Conclave to Confer Degrees Friday March 7 1919
A called conclave of Godfrey de Pouillon Commandery No 14 K T will be held at their asylum on the third floor Max Joseph building at four o'clock p m Friday March 7 1919 The Red Cross will be conferred then a recess for refreshments The Order of the Temp will be conferred All Sir Knights are requested to attend E B Conen Acting E Co INO G Qunn Recorder
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Godfrey de Pouillon
K.T
Max Joseph
Red Cross
Order of the Temp
E. B, Conen
Camp Beauregard to be dismantled at once
Orders from the War Department direct immediate abandonment and salvage of Camp Beauregard at Alexandria Louisiana. The notice, part of a local newspaper page, also includes business ads for State College Eggs and Arnold & Abney selling fresh Angel Cakes and Oatmeal cookies with brief product descriptions.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
War Department
Camp Beauregard
State College
Arnold & Abney
Eufaula Appeals for Quick Relief After Tornado
Mayor Thomas of Eufaula telegraphed Governor Kilby describing immense property damage from a Wednesday tornado and urging immediate outside aid to prevent widespread loss and privation among residents.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Mareh G
R. D. Thomas
Buwfaula
Kilby
Riviera Girl Delights with Colorful Costumes at Colonial
Athens patrons flock to The Riviera Girl a Colonial Theatre production praised for its striking wardrobe and staging in Khim and Erlanger style. The full orchestra enhances the suite while the cast delivers solid performances though some patrons disrupt the show with early exits and noisy interruptions. The score features crowd favorites like Lets Build a Little Bungalow in Quogue and Man Man Man, drawing a warm reception from the audience.
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Athens
Riviera
Quoque
Anita Stewart Stars in Virtuous Wives at Elite Theater
Yesterday Ath en screened the photoplay Virtuous Wives adapted from Owen Johnson with Anita Stewart in the lead role. The film, praised as artistic and widely shown, is ending its run today and the management expects packed houses for the last show.
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Owen Johnson
Anita Stewart
University of Georgia offers help with income statements
The School of Commerce makes its facilities available to local businesses and individuals for preparing income statements. Those seeking assistance or information should call 1528-J.
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School of Commerce
University of Georgia
New York’s Own Welcome Home for Wild Cats Troops
Fourteen thousand New York soldiers of the 27th division, joined by the 29th Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina divisions, returned from break of the Hindenburg line aboard the Leviathan and Mauretania. Crowds thronged Hoboken and Cunard piers as Major General John F. O’Ryan and staff met Mayor Hylan. O’Ryan praised American troops for earning wide respect from allies and enemies, while Hylan saluted the former national guardsmen for lasting service.
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New York
Tennessee, South Carolina
North Carolina
Maure‘ania
Ilaboken
Cunard
John F. O'Ryan
O'Ryan
Ciildren
Hylan
O’ryan
Robins Warns Americans of Bolshevist Rule
Former Red Cross mission head Raymond Robins told a senate inquiry that Bolshevism poses a global menace and urged full public disclosure of its teachings. He cited Lenine's forecast of Bolshevist influence and argued for withdrawing American and allied forces from Russia to halt the Red Terror. He claimed Brest-Litovsk was rejected to resume war unless US and Britain cooperated.
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Associated Press
Raymond Robins
Red Cross
Russia
Senate
Robins
Nikola Lenine
Bulgaria
Austria
Germany
Lenine
Brest-Litovsk
United States
Great Britain
Lockhart
Moscow
Pocatello Offers 165000 Cash for Willard Dempsey Fight
Pocatello Idaho March 6 The Pocatello Athletic Club telegraphed Tex Rickard an offer of one hundred sixty thousand dollars cash for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight fight.
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Associated Press
Pocatello
Idaho
The
Pocatello Athletic Club
Tex Rickard
Railway Director To Call Conference To Study Problem
Washington reports Director General Hines will convene a conference of leading bankers and railway representatives next Tuesday to address the funding gap created by Congress failure to appropriate funds for railroad administration. Also notes local pickle products and ham shipments from Arnold & Abney.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
Bankers and Railway Corporation
Congress
Jon
First Step Taken to Begin Writing Treaty of Peace
Paris March 6 The supreme council adopted the American delegation proposal to have commissions present reports and conclusions as articles for peace preliminaries The council also discussed military naval and aerial terms to be imposed on the enemy.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Orange Crush Popular Drink Secures Bottling Rights
L C Brown of ComCala Potting Co secures exclusive rights to bottle and sell Ward s Orange Crush. Reports from Tennessee and Florida show strong demand with high food value claims. January 14 1919 letter from Columbus Laboratories analyzes 7 oz bottle versus fresh orange. promotional events planned by H Kress Co and Cocadoola Bottling Co.
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L. C. Brown
ComCala Pottling Co
Ward
South
Jacksonville
Florida
Tampa
Orange Crush Company
West Huron Street
Chicago
Minots
N.C. Ward
Columbus Laboratories
J. A. Wesene
8. H. Kress Co
Cocadoola Battling, Co
Musical Clubs Plan Tour Through Georgia Ahead of Spring
The Glee and Mandolin Clubs will tour Georgia starting March 20 led by John Conyers and W D Hooper Jr. The itinerary includes Madison, Milledgeville, Macon, Americus, Columbus, Albany, Barnesville, Rome, and Gainesville through March 29 with new comic pieces and a varied musical program.
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Glee and
Mandolin Clubs
John Conyers
W. D. Hooper, Jr
Madison
Milledgeville
Macon
Americus
Columbus
Albany
Barnesville
Rome
Gainesville
Supreme court rules judicial reciprocity with United States
Mexico City March 6 The Mexican Supreme Court ruled that judicial reciprocity is in effect with the United States. The decision states that when a case involving property in Mexico is pursued in an American court with jurisdiction, the American court’s decision must be carried out in Mexico.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Santa Cruz, Ariz
Supreme Court of Mexico
Mexico
United States
Starvation in Bolshevik Russia Reported From London
Associated Press dispatches from Berlin and Stockholm report widespread starvation across Bolshevik Russia. Petrograd and Moscow face extreme food shortages and high prices. British residents recount dire conditions, warning that without relief residents may starve. Prices cited include milk five dollars a pint pork thirty dollars a pound butter forty five dollars a pound and tea one hundred twenty five dollars a pound.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Bolshehvik
General Officers Reduced To Rank Before War
Secretary Baker announced that Brigadier General Edward A. Kreger was ordered home from France to act as judge advocate general during General Crowder's Cuba absence. Early a score of generals were reduced to regular army rank, including Samuel T. Ansell who becomes lieutenant colonel and remains chairman of the clemency board. Others affected include Farrand Sayre, Tyree E. Rivers, William H. Burt, James D. Glennan, Colden Lid Ruggles, Charles McK. Saltzman, Herbert O. Williams, John F. Madden, John W. Baker, Robert M. Danford, and James J. Hornbrooks.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tretary Baker
Edward A. Kreger
France
Crowder
Cuba
Samuel T. Ansell
Coronel
Ansell
Judge Advocate General's Office
Farrand Sayre
Tyree E. Rivers
William H. Burt
James D. Glennan
Colden Lid Ruggles
Charles McK. Saltzman
Herbert O. Williams
John FP. Madden
John W.baker
Robert M. Danford
James J. Hornbrooks
Georgia Bucked Season With Strong Basketball Showing
Georgia's basketball team closed the season with a solid record, overcoming early defeats to Auburn and heavier rivals. Captain Cox led the lineup with Pound and Anderson, while Cheeves Mort and Satterfield contributed including scrubs who helped build the team for next year. The Tigers were defeated by Clemson and Birmingham, and Georgia finished strong by beating the A A C before a player was eliminated in one game. Total points by Georgians and opponents are listed from season scores.
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University of Georgia
Georgia
Auburn
Cox
Aster
Macon
Satterfield
Owens
Scrubs
Pound
Anderson
Cheeves
Mort
Sergeant Roy Saye Reports His Landing
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Saye received a telegram from Sergeant Roy Saye stating he had landed at Newport News after service in the 5th division in France. The item notes his overseas service and mentions Indian River produce such as grapefruit and thin skin juicy oranges available direct from Arnold & Abney.
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W. M. Saye
Sergeant Roy Saye
Newport News
Sergeant Saye
France
Indian River
Mgue
Arnold & Abney
Instruction To Discharged Men To Secure Bonus
Atlanta March 6 Brigadier General H M Lord directs publication of a bulletin on collecting a $60 bonus for officers soldiers and war clerks upon honorable separation. Discharged personnel will be paid on the final pay voucher and those who have already been paid without the bonus should send discharge details and addresses to the Zone Finance Officer Washington. Checks will be mailed in order claims are received with discharge certificates returned. About 1.25 million may be entitled and payments will take time.
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Atlanta
H. M. Lord
Joel B. Mallet
Revenue Act
Zone Finance
Lemon Building
Washington, D. C
Goldiers
False Rumor Triggers Run on Florida Bank
circulation of a rumor that the American National Bank of Pensacola was insolvent caused a three hour bank run. officials posted a placard saying they had plenty of money and urged the public to come in. by closing, confidence was restored and the bank would reopen at the usual hour tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
American National Bank
British Press Urges Peace Amid German Conditions
London on March 6 reports the British press urges speedy peace amid German political upheaval. They back the government and warn that failure to end the conflict could jeopardize indemnities and risk prolonged Allied occupation. A note on dire food shortages and the threat of a Spartacan victory amplifies demand for swift settlement. Mules advertised locally by R. L. Cauthen at 167 W Clayton St.
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Associated Press
Copenhagi
Philipp Scheidemann
Berlin
Ebert Ix
Scheidemann
London
Germany
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Jones
Eufaula
Hindenburg Line
Coca-Cola CO
Cccs Ween
Roy Saye
Florida Bank
R. L
Cauthen
W. Clayton St
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