House backs President on McLemore resolution vote
The House voted 276 to 142 to table the McLemore resolution warning against armed merchant ships, a victory for the President. Subsequent votes showed broad support across Democrats, Republicans, and progressives, with Georgia voting solidly for the administration.
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A. M. Washington
Administration
McLemore
Wilson
Congress
Campbell
Washington
Liken
Alexander
Allen
Almon
Ashbrook
Aswell
Ayres
Barkley
Barnhart
Beakes
Bell
Blackmon
Booker
Bortrand
Brumbaugh
Burgess
Burnett
Bygmnes
South Carolina
Byrnes
Tenneghea
Caldwell
Candler
Cantril
McAdoo Replies to Massachusetts Senator over bribe demand
The Associated Press reports Secretary McAdoo released a telegram from State Senator James I Green of Massachusetts. Green urged promotion or a pay raise for his brother in the Boston customs house, and McAdoo rejected the bribe and condemned improper influence. The note lists voting tallies by party and region, including Democratic and Progressive counts.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
James I. Green
Massachusetts
Green
Boston
Explosion destroys Niagara Electro-Chemical plant
Niagara Falls March 7 explosion destroys the Niagara Electro Chemical Company plant. One person killed, several injured, and property damage estimated at 200000 dollars.
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Niagara Falls
Associated Press
N. Y
Niagara Electro- Chemical Chemical’ Company
Price hikes in European capitals sharpen war impact
The department of labor reports huge food price rises in European capitals since the war. Berlin lists bacon at 64 cents a pound and ham at 58 cents, eggs at 80 cents a dozen. British prices are about 54 percent higher than last year, France about 23 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Labor
England
France
Berlin
Great Britain
Officer Charged With Misconduct Near Progresso
Major General Funston announced a court martial for Lieutenant J. E. Mort of the fourth field artillery over the Progresso incursion on January 26 attempting a rescue of two U. S. soldiers. Four of fourteen attackers drowned during the Rio Grande swim back. Subordinates Peyton and Waldron had charges dropped. Villa with 300 men reported near the Texas border at Buques Grandes 15 miles west of Palomas opposite Columbus.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Funston
Southern Department of the Army
J. E. Mort
Fourth Field Artillery
Mexico
Progresso
United States
Rio Grande
Mort
Mercedes
Peyton
Waldron
Villa
el Paso
Thirteenth United States Cavalry
Buques Grandes Ranch
Palomas
Columbus
N. M
Temporary Quarters for National Bank in Athens
The National Bank of Athens has moved to temporary quarters behind its regular building on Broad Street while carpenters redecorate. The entrance faces Jackson Street around the corner. The move aims to complete the modernizing work soon. New suit patterns priced at 13.50 and 15.00 are advertised by Columbia Tailoring Co. at 128 College Ave. Fresh onions are noted from Arnold & Abney.
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National Bank of Athens
Broad Street
Bank
Jackson Street
Columbia Tailoring Co
College Ave
Waterworks expansion eyed at Athens council meeting
Citizens gather with Mayor and Council as 8:30 p m session, with Chamber of Commerce and Board of Health backing the water supply extension. Officials urge immediate action to build a storage and sedimentation basin for a clear, wholesome city water supply for 30 years.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
of Health and Board of Education
Chamber Commerce
Council
C. D. Flanigen
D. Heedler
Board OF Health
Germany Exhausted All Means to Retain U S Friendship
New York reports that German officials and noted men believe Germany has exhausted all means to win back America’s goodwill. Roy S. Macelwee, secretary of the American consul general in Berlin, arrived and said Germans think Allies expect pro Allied sentiment in the United States to prevail and are prolonging the war with America as a fallback.
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Associated Press
New York
Germany
America
Roy S. Macelwee
Berlin
Heer
United States
Smith estate case ties up as bond secured and counts dismissed
Court filings in Macon show a Fite estate case alleging dismissal of the state court bill by Joe James. Six temporary administrators in the multimillion dollar estate posted a one million dollar bond with the American Surety Company to cover duties, with a $1,475 premium.
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W. M. Howard
Macon
Emory Speer
Federal Court of
Southern District of Georgia
Joe James
Atlanta
Fite
Oglethorpe
Judge Bacon
American Surety Company of
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W. M. McCallie
Messrs
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J. O. Mitchell
D. W. Meadow
L. K. Smith
N. D. Arnold
F. P. Holder
Georgia
Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Chicago Ad Husband Case
Chicago residents recount a grim scene as P J Gingelis 74, a self-styled Spanish count from Matagorda Texas, shot his wife and killed himself at his son in lawSebastian Carroll Braganza De La Coralla's ranch after arranging a marriage for his 16 year old daughter Ludvicka through a newspaper ad. The daughter was forced to stand on a Chicago street corner for days awaiting a reply to the ad.
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Associated Press
Chicago
King Hodgs on Co dairy and produce listings spark shopping
Local catalog style ad lists Pumpkin Yam Potatoes at 25 cents per peck with delivery today. ARNOLD & ABNEY advertise Country All-Pork Sausage and Small Pig Hams at 20 cents per pound. Fine Celery Lettuce Apples Oranges Grapefruit and Winesap Apples promoted with King Hodgeson Co contact numbers 1000 1001 1002.
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Arnold &Abney
GERMAN ADVANCES AT VERDUN HIGHLIGHT WAR NEWS
At a March hearing in Washington C J Austin of the New York Produce Exchange said Britain and France dictate the commodities shipped through New York. He claimed ships without British permission are seized and French lines impose the same control. He noted this power is exercised by two belligerents over their own ships and not over neutral European ships, and urged there is no American remedy. No congestion relief plan was agreed.
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Associated Press
Washington
C. J. Austin
New York Produce Exchange
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Great Britain
France
New York
Quartette to Sing for Elks Tonight
Athens lodge of Elks holds its regular meeting at the usual hour with a social session to follow. A first class quartette will render a delightful program of musical numbers for the entertainment of attendees.
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Athens
Republican Gains in First Indiana Presidential Primary
Slow returns tonight from Indiana's primary show unusually heavy Republican voting and a falloff in Democratic and Progressive ballots. Analysts attribute the GOP surge to many contests within the Republican slate.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Progress editor returns from New Orleans trip
Sam E Woods business manager of Progress magazine returns from a successful trip to New Orleans. A special New Orleans edition will be issued next month for a major Southern educational society conference. The issue will include thirty pages of advertising and gain new subscribers. The list grows to between five and six thousand names in under a year.
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Sam E. Woods
Progress
F. E. Merrill
New Orleans
Great Southern Educational Societies
White Boy Bound Over on Larceny Charge
Nat Hubbard appeared before Judge Carl Crossley for a preliminary hearing on a larceny after trust charge. Authorities allege he took a guitar from a city home to sell and did not report proceeds. He claimed the guitar was sold on credit and payment unpaid. The case will be heard by Judge West.
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Nat Hubbard
Carl Crossley
West
Fruit and vegetables advertised by King-Hodgson Co
An advertisement promotes Tridian River Oranges and Grape Fruit with praise for sweetness and juiciness. It lists Arnold & Abney and a display of fresh string beans eggplants beets and carrots. Sundried apples are offered at 3 pounds for 25 cents with contact phones 1000 1901 1002 and 4000 1001 1002.
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King-Hodgson Co
Tridian River
Arnold ‘& Abney
King-Hodgson_ Co
Germans Gain Ground Near Verdun With Fresh Attacks
German forces drive along a wide front from Bethincourt to the Muese river, seizing Hill 265 and Corbeaux woods near Forges, and capturing Fresnes in Woevre. Berlin claims Champagne recapture and Argonne gains, while Churchill criticizes the Admiralty amid reports of German dreadnought movements from Kiel.
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Cole de L’oie
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Forge
Champagne
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Berlin
Weather forecast for Athens Georgia and region
Forecast to 7 pm Wednesday for Athens and Georgia calls for fair weather in Athens and vicinity and partly cloudy conditions across the state. A western storm moves northeast to the upper Great Lakes bringing widespread cloudiness and rain from the Ohio valley southward with several thunderstorms. High winds in the north and northwest include Louisville 52 mph Toledo 48 mph Chicago 40 mph.
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Georgia
Upper Lakes
United States
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F. von
Lenten Services At St Joseph's Church Begin Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday services set for today at 9 a m at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Stations of the Cross at 5 p m on Wednesdays. Father invites non Catholics to attend as part of Lent observances.
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ST. Joseph's Catholic Church
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