Armed Neutrality Takes Effect in U S Policy Shift
President Wilson orders arming of American merchant ships and calls an extra congressional session for April 16. The move, aimed at defense of the merchant marine, signals potential clashes with Germany and hinges on Congress for further authorization.
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Wilson
United States
Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Jowels
Congress
Mexico
Japan
Hot Fight for Control House
Both parties claim to control Congress in the extra session but many outsiders expect a bitter fight. A bipartisan outcome is possible though uncertain.
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Washington
Congress
Officers and crew convicted of sinking German vessel
Eight officers and crew members of the German steamer Liebenfels were convicted in Charleston federal court of sinking the vessel in Charleston Harbor. They were acquitted on the conspiracy charge. Sentencing is set for tomorrow. Captain Klattenhoff is ill and will be tried later.
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Associated Press
Florence
S. C
Liebenfels
Federal District Court
Charleston Harbor
Klattenhoff
May Fight Rebels at Santiago Cuba
American Marines and blue jackets landed at Santiago as naval dispatches show possible rebel attack. Officials expect rebels to stay out of the city though defense plans remain. President Menocal’s forces gain ground as rebels threaten to destroy sugar mills and canefields, with Palma Soriano mill losses cited at 700000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Santiago
Havana
Menocal
Gomez
Palma Soriano
Red Cross Nurse Month Funded For Athens Chapter
At the Athens Red Cross officers meeting yesterday morning it was announced that John White Morton, treasurer, has volunteered to underwrite $55 to secure a Red Cross nurse from Washington for a month in Athens to train the local units. The nurse will arrive in Athens as soon as possible.
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Red + Cross
Athens
John White
Morton
Ters
Washington City
United States Battleship Connecticut Image and Specs
Photo from American Press Association shows the 16,000 ton Connecticut laid down in 2003. It cost 7 911 174 dollars, carries four twelve inch and eight inch guns, reaches 13.8 knots, and has a crew of 500 officers and men.
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American Press Association
Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce backs Auto Club and anti fly drive
The Athens Chamber of Commerce approved organizing an Automotive Club for Clarke county to back road improvements and public support. It also launched an anti fly campaign with a $25 pledge and urged equal city funds for prizes to reward school children who combat flies. Shown support for Athens Red Cross and prepared Chautauqua week drive with a 4 sustaining membership pledge.
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Chamber Commerce
RED Crossbacks Auto Club
Chamber of Commerce
Holman Building
Messrs
J. F. Tibbetts
D. P. Haselton
J. Z. Hoke
G. A. Mell
B. R. Bloodworth
J. W. Jarrell
C. N. Sisk
Jerome Michael
D. F. Miller
H. al Nix
C. D. Flanigen
M. J. Abney
Dan Dean
D. G. Bickers
Prof. Strahan
Messrs. Cofield
Fie
Ton
Athens
Clarke County
Strahan
State Highway Commission
Martin Abney
Chamber of Commerce Good Roads Committee
Auto Club
Fields
Osborne
Court House
Haselton
City Board of Education
Louisville Ball Club
Ellis
J. J. Strickland
C. M. Strahan
Red Cross
Athens Red Cross
Old Vaudette to Be Rebranded as New Elite
The old Vaudette theater in the old Y M C A building will be opened within days as The New Elite under Ed P Stone. The Vandette name is dropped, the house is modernized with ventilation and seating, and the old Elite will be closed and leased for a mercantile establishment.
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Vaudette Theater
Ed. P. Stone
Strand
Eilfte
Vandette
Bute
Gidley
French Stand Firm in Champagne as German Attacks Persist
French forces repelled three German assaults on the Champagne front and reclaimed trenches while Germany claimed some incursions elsewhere. British raids on German trenches yielded prisoners for London, amid heavy gales and snow hindering operations. In Weather and transport news, the Mendi sea transport carrying South African laborers sank after a collision off the Isle of Wight, with 625 lives lost and compensation promised.
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Associated Press
Champagne
France
Germany
Moldavia
Russia
London
Mendi
Isle of Wight
May Propose Submitting Matter to Vote of the People
Fragmented text notes propose submitting a matter to a popular vote on prohibition across the state. The passage hints at an amendment and debate over whether the measure will pass, with language suggesting a decisive, statewide decision.
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Brown
Paul
White man arrested on a felony charge
Perry Elder from Statham now living near the Southern Mill was arrested last night on a state warrant charging a felony for seduction. He was turned over to county officers and confined in the county prison.
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Perry Elder
Statham
Police arrest of Jack Swain in Elberton case
Police arrested Jack Swain a black man wanted in Elberton for a shooting scrape. He had been wounded in Elberton fled to Athens was captured while resting and later recaptured after slipping away.
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Jack Swain
Elberton
Athens
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Florida Grape Fruit Florida Oranges Black Twig Apples Cauliflower and Carrots New Irish Potatoes Fresh Smoked Boaters Fresh Shipment Frank's Meat Treats Expected to arrive this morning Lettuce Celery Spinach and Beets Phone 1181.
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Florida
Frank
Rev Belk Hosts Albany Meeting With First Methodist Group
Rev Dr Is R Belk pastor of First Methodist spends two weeks in Albany Ga aiding in a special series at First church led by Rev Loy Warnock. Presiding elder Rev B Wigs gin preaches in Albany tomorrow morning and evening. Green Florida cabbage new Irish potatoes and other produce offered by Arnold Abney at 6 phone Spinach 10c bunch Parsley 10c. Pine Evaporated Apples Prunes and Raisins advertised by Waldo’s.
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Is. R. Belk
First Methodist Church
Albany, Ga
Loy Warnock
P. Wigsgins
Belk
Florida
Arnold & Abney
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New York
Emergency Peace Federation
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Bryan
Arnold
Abney
Ruchwald's
Cuba
Chautauqua Committee
Chautauqua
C. D. Heidler
F. A. Lipscomb
W. G. Griffeth
R. 8. Freeman
Aaron Cohen
H. Abit Nix
Homer Stark
Oonny Clarke Planters
CLAB
Chamber of Athens
Joe Woodruff
Elbert CO
Parsley
Costa’s . Delicatessen
R. Belk
Albany
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