English citizen's plight adds embarrassment in Mexican war
British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring Rice informed Secretary Bryan that an Englishman named Snydan was driven from his ranch and his property endangered, prompting Bryan to instruct Consul Letcher in Chihuahua to probe. Reports also say Luis Terrazas faced a $500,000 ransom threat from Villa, with U.S. pressure to prevent execution and avoid weakening the Rebel cause in northern Mexico.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cecil Spring Rice
State Department
Bryan
Snydan
Counsul Letcher
Chihuahua
Carranza
Villa
Carothers
Chibhuahua
Luis Terrazas
Huerta
el Paso
Consul Letcher
Luis Terranzas, Jr
Sacramento Army of the Unemployed Faces Washington March
Sacramento debates how to handle Kelley Army deserters and unrest as militia guard the arsenal. Leaders press Governor Johnson for food and transport to the state line while the governor offers work. about half the army secedes from Kelley. Officials delay decision on disposition and consider sending the invaders back to San Francisco.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Kelley
Washington
Johnson
State Line
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce St Patrick’s Day smoker planned in Athens
The Athens Chamber of Commerce schedules a St Patrick’s Day smoker on the evening of March 17 at City Hall. Members old and new are expected to attend with plans and contributions for better service of the organization in Athens.
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Chamber OF Commerce
ST. Patrick's Day
Begorra
Chamber of Commerce of
Athens
Organization
Athens Chamber of Commerce asks for member input on meetings
Athens Secretary Clare Heider sent a survey to about 300 city residents and Chamber members seeking opinions on attendance, interest, and improvements. Nearly 200 replied, with many citing after dark travel or current success. suggestions urge bigger attendance, better focus, civic issues talks, and stronger involvement from retail merchants and social aspects.
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Clare Heider
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
A. C. Turner
Troy Beatty
W. F. Dorsey
C. M. Strahan
L. R. Geissler
Howard W. Odum
T. L. Mitchell
H. H. Gordon
H. H. Linton
H. G.anderson
A. C. Holliday
W. H. Shelton
A. Rhodes
H. J. Rowe
H. E. Martin
A. H. Sikes
J. B. Weir
Buckhead Marshal Shot by Escaped Suspect Forest Adams
About 1 o'clock this morning the Buckhead marshal was shot and killed by a young white man named Forest Adams. He escaped after the slaying and police were told to watch for him as Adams headed toward the town. No further details were available at the hour.
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Buckhead
Forest Adams
Adams
Fears Grocery Launches Auto Delivery Service
Beginning tomorrow morning Fears Grocery will inaugurate an auto delivery service to supplement wagon deliveries. Deliveries will occur at 10:30 and 12 in the forenoon and at 4 and 5:30 in the afternoon to any part of the city.
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Fears Grocery Company
New Officers Elected by Classic City Council of U C T
In a regular semi monthly meeting the Classic City Council of the United Commercial Travelers elected Ed Weir as senior councillor I A Bradberry as junior councillor John Perdue as conductor J B Thornton as page Allen Moore as sentinel and John Roberts re elected secretary R L Patterson and M H Merry with C Y Weir named to Grand Council E D Weir chief officer Joe H Wilson and J B Thornton chosen to Grand Council with alternates M D Browning and J P Perdue Two candidates Dan Horn and Mr Morgan presented and received degrees last night
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United Commercial Travelers
Ed Weir
I. A. Bradberry
John Perdue
Page
J. B. Thornton
Sentinel
Allen Moore
John Roberts
R. L. Patterson
M. H. Merry
C. Y. Weir
Know Paint Advertises Devoe Paint Education
An ad explains buying by the job rather than by the gallon, showing how Devoe paint compares on a per job basis. It details gallon counts for a typical job, labor days, and total costs, asserting Devoe lasts longer and costs less per job under typical labor conditions, sold by Talmage Hardware Co.
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Devoe
Houses For Rent Listing Reflecting Mixed Rates
A fragmented rental ad shows various price entries such as 25, 20, 30, 16, 25, 12.50 and 30.09 with negative signs and fluctuations. The lack of full context suggests a catalog of rental bids or posted rates, indicating openings or temptations for tenants in search of housing.
Charlemagne Tower Crew Rescued After Sinking Off New Jersey
Captain N C Simons and sixteen crew members of the American steamer Charlemagne Tower were brought to Newport News after a late afternoon rescue by the Bayport. The ship sank near Barnegat light in a snow storm as seams opened and water flooded the wooden vessel. Four men were recovered with cold exposure, and the ship had been recently refitted after six years laid up.
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Associated Press
Newport News
N. C. Simons
Charlemange Tower, Jr
New Jersey
Bayport
Barnegat Light
Beranger
Bay Port
Easter Bonnet Styles Spark Spring Showings In Athens
Spring hats take center stage in Athens as Broad and Clayton shop windows unveil colorful early millinery. Jay H. Epting on Broad Street announces a full display of the latest creations at lower prices, with Miss Trader, famed milliner, returning to guide customers this season under the banner Under the Blazing Light.
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Broad
Clayton
Athens
Jay H. Epting
Broad Street
Anti-Prohibition Democrats in Texas Have Too Many Candidates
A Dallas conference of anti-prohibition Democrats decided to hold precinct and county conventions to select delegates for the state convention in Fort Worth on April 14. The July primaries will choose governor candidates. Six anti prohibition hopefuls are currently announced, with Thomas H. Ball named by prohibition opponents.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Fort Worth
Thomas H. Ball
Anti Prohibition
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