United States Orders Troops to Pursue Villa
President Wilson ordered American forces to cross the border and pursue Villa and his bandits dead or alive. Major General Funston leads the movement as about 12,000 troops mass on the border from El Paso to Douglas while plans for possible occupation unfold. Carranza’s position remains unclear with no formal objections reported.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Villa
Funston
Mexico
Carranza
Huerta
Congress
General Staff
War Committee
Baker
White House
Garrison
el Paso
Douglas
Arizona
National Guard
Fall
McCumber
Foreign Relations Committee
House
War Department
Chattanooga
Fort
Leavenworth
San Francisco
U. S
Waite Houge
Villa Scouts Report Villa South of Border Near Boca Grande
Reports from scouts place Villa at Boca Grande twenty five miles southeast of Columbus New Mexico with cavalry ready for a crossing. Troops from Victoria to Columbus bolster the garrison while incidents near Osborne Junction Arizona prompt orders to Bisbee. Carranza privately disapproves US action and Calles seeks cooperation while warning border towns of Villa spies. Villa allegedly targets Casas Grandes Mormon settle ment as US policy favors non intervention but pursues capture. Cabinet supports a strong pursuit to end Villa's raids with US forces aiding Mexican authorities.
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New Mexican Border
Associated Press
Columbus
N. M
Villa
Boca Grande
Here
Slocum
Twentieth Infantry
Victoria
New Mexico
Osborne Junction
Ariz
Bisbee
el Paso
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Juarez
Bertani
Carranza
Palomas
Tompkins
Mexico
Ann
Benson
Williams
Adjustant
Civ Uians
Fire destroys Yaryan Resin and Turpentine plant in Brunswick
Fire at Brunswick refinery caused near total loss estimated at 500000 dollars with 365000 dollars covered by insurance. Workmen suffered serious burns as oil tanks exploded and electric sparks ignited more oil, with flames seen for miles.
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Associated Press
Brunswick, Ga
Yaryan Rasin and Turpentine Company
Farmers Union Seeks Change to Smith Lever Bill
New Orleans March 10 The State Presidents Association of the Farmers Union votes to protest Congress against sections eleven and eleven A of the Smith Lever cotton futures bill arguing the changes would force foreign countries to accept American grade standards and place the burden on farmers.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Association of the Farmers’ Union Today
Congress
Chamber of Commerce Sets Ambitious City Plans
The Athens Chamber of Commerce outlined a proactive year with new member recruitment and regular meetings. Members debated price increases affecting manufacturing and wholesale sectors and voted to protest these hikes to Congress and Georgia senators, urging action to shield consumers.
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Directors of Commerce
Idw
Dudley
Congress
Georgia
Chamber. of Commerce
Athens
Allies Disarming of Belligerent Merchant Ships Debate
Report from Washington and London notes that Allies reject U S efforts to disarm belligerent owned merchant ships. The issue would mark a shift in international law, with officials indicating a decision is expected soon.
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United States
Republic
Athens Waterworks Reports February Pumped Over Million Gallons Daily
The Athens city waterworks in February pumped over a million gallons daily, totaling 34 820 000 gallons for the month. Receipts reached 3 667.65 while expenses were 1 495.32, with bond interest 548 and a net profit of 1 629.33, higher than many recent months.
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Athens City
Fire Drives Near Collapse at Higginbotham Home
Early hours fire engulfed the Higginbotham residence on South Barrow Street. Neighbors alerted the fire department after an alarm from box 115 at Bridge and River streets. Firefighters saved the building. the Higginbothams escaped with limited belongings including a piano and furniture. Cause undetermined.
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Thomas M. Higginbotham
South Barrow Street
Bridge and River Streets
Prosecution Plans April Start in Steel Conspiracy Case
Youngstown Ohio March 10 The conspiracy trials of six steel companies and Elbert H Gary U S Steel chairman will begin April 3 according to County Prosecutor Henderson The federal industrial relations committee commended Henderson for going beneath the surface in investigating the East Youngstown strike riots
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Ohio
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Henderson
Federal Industrial Relations Committee
East Youngstown
Specials Today at Kos Ta's Delicatessen
Specials today at Kos Ta's Delicatessen feature fresh produce including spinach lettuce soup bunches eggplant celery carrots cauliflower cranberries bell peppers tomatoes squash grapefruit and Fancy Winesap apples pineapples oranges. Also fresh Irish potatoes and Indian River oranges priced 30c 38c and 40c. Sealshipt oysters from Arnold & Abney.
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Indian River
Arnold & Abney
Williamson’s
Woman killed by Seaboard train near Winder
Reports from Athens indicate a northbound Seaboard train struck and killed a Black woman on the tracks at Winder yesterday afternoon as travelers from Atlanta reached the area. The brief item notes urgency and local traffic impacts.
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Seaboard
Athens
Atlanta
Winder
Battleship Critique Cites Oregon and Connecticut Turret Flaws
Capt Sinise argues German naval setbacks stem from colossal construction mistakes uncorrected while rivals modernize fleets. He claims the Oregon is the worst naval design afloat and CT class turrets are vulnerable under modern fire, contrasting with newer ships built under the general navy board.
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Sinise
Oregon
General Navy Board
Strand Presents Extraordinary Program at Athens
The Strand offers a star packed bill with The Upstart stage screen adaptation starring Maxine Elliott and Mr. Jack Wins a Double Cross with Frank Daniels. Fido's Fate from Triangle Keystone closes the program with Charlie Murray in a classic Keystone cast. A triple alliance of entertainment in five acts plus laughs, all in one night.
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Maxine Elliott
Frank Daniels
Vitagraph
Mr. Jack
Sunday American
Fido
Charlie Murray
Keystone
Athens
Drink Linton Spring Water Sealed as Pure
Linton Spring water promoted as pure and sold locally with a contact phone number 504 for orders or inquiries. The brief ad emphasizes purity of the beverage and provides a single point of contact.
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Linton
City Doctors Busy Through February
City physicians reports show a busy month with many visits and prescriptions. Dr J H Swafford logged 26 visits 7 office calls and 1 plaster cast while Dr Mathews recorded 34 prescriptions and 43 visits. Vegetables and fruits advertised at Williamson’s and William Duns with pies peaches and dried fruit specials at Buchwald’s.
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J. H. Swafford
German losses near three million in world war totals
London reports German casualties since the outbreak of the war near 2,667,372 with February toll at 35,198 as Verdun battles begin February 21. Portugal joins the conflict as the thirteenth nation, with 100,000 army strength and a limited navy. Local notices advertise produce and bread, Arnold & Abney.
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Portugal
England
Russia
France
Italy
Japan
Serbia
Montenegro
Belgium
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Turkey
Bus
London
Verdun
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Scott
Galt
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Chamber OF Commerce
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Arnold & "Abney
Angel
Frenge
Caerron Poly
William
DUNS
California
Buchwald's
Teutonig
Corbeaux ‘Wood
Paris
Berlin
Hdlge
Donaumont
Bixville
Villers-Sous-Bonchamp
Zee
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