Plans perfected for swift invasion of Mexico
Major General Funston announced secret plan details for a border expedition with a brigadier general in command and four cavalry regiments and mountain artillery prepared. Army and air units on standby while Pershing may lead four thousand troops if deployed. 23,000 National Guardsmen could be rapidly mustered in southern states for border service.
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Funston
Mexico
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
War Department
Villa
Fort Sait
United States Army
Foulois
Washington
Baker
General Funston
Wilson
Carranza
United States
Virginia
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Louisiana
Florida
Mississippi
Col Mikhael Condition Improves Says Reports
Reports say Col. M. G. Mikhael’s condition, once described as satisfactory, continues to improve steadily as treatment progresses.
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M. G. Mikhael
Aviator Killed in 13000 Foot Flight Attempt
W C Robinson an aviator was killed when his biplane fell from 13000 feet ten miles from Grinnell Iowa. His tank exploded as the craft hit the ground and burned his body beyond recognition. Robinson held the American record for sustained flight flying last year from Des Moines to Chicago.
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Associated Press
Grinnell
Iowa
W. C. Robinson
Robinson
Wes Moines
Chicago
Senior Law Class Banquet Highlights At University Of Georgia
Senior Law Class of the University of Georgia Law School held its annual banquet at the Hotel Georgian. Toastmaster Prof H A Nix and Dean Sylvanus Morris spoke among others. The menu featured a dry banquet with toasts from Joel Mallet C W Johnson M N Andrews Sam Brown Lippitt L McLaws and P A Wilcox.
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Georgian
University of Georgia Law School
Messrs
S. H. Wiley
J. H
C. W. Johnson
L. McLaws
H. A. Nix
Joel Mallet
Morgan Denies Rumor of Second British Loan
New York March 11 J P Morgan and Company deny suggestions from the British government that they wish to float another loan in America. The denial refutes reports that Morgan arranged in London for large credit against American securities.
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Associated Press
New York
J. P. Morgan & Company
America
J. P. Morgan
London
Memphis Medical College Dean Visits Athens for Mother’s Illness
Dr. Hubert Brooks, dean of the Memphis Tennessee Medical College, is in Athens for several days visiting his mother Mrs. Mary Thomas who fell ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. J T Dudley.
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Hubert Brooks
Memphis, Tenn
Medical College
Athens
Mary Thomas
J. T. Dudley
Hera
Athens Fire Insurance Agents Form Cooperative Exchange
The Athens Insurance Exchange was organized with headquarters in Atlanta. Charles H. Newton was elected president and Harry F. Patat secretary as most Athens fire insurance agents joined. A five member committee was appointed to draft by laws and rules for the new exchange.
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H. S. Townsend
Southeastern Underwriters
Atlanta
Athens Insurance Exchange
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Charles H. Newton
Harry F. Patat
Messrs. F. A." Lipscomb
E. I. Smith, Sr
R. T. DuBose
Ross Creekmore
H. F. Patat
Serious Point Raised by Sinking of Bark Silius
American Consul Osborn at Havre reports to the state department details of the Norwegian bark Silius torpedoed March 9. Seven American seamen were rescued and the United States will seek strict accountability if the sinking is proven deliberate, viewed as more serious than a liner loss.
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Havre
France
Associated Press
Washington
Osborn
State Department
United States
Georgia Educational Association to Tackle Adult Illiteracy
Fort Valley Ga March 11 at the Georgia Educational Association meeting in Macon on April 20 21 22 the main topic will be adult illiteracy and plans for a state wide campaign. Counties Newton Houston Tatnall and Tift show progress with teachers playing a large role. Mrs Cora Wilson Stewart pioneer of moonlight schools will attend and speak on eradicating illiteracy. All Georgia teachers should hear her.
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Fort Valley
Georgia Educational Association
Mac
Georgia
Newton
Houston
Tatnall
Tift
Fraternity Honors Founders Day With Atlanta Banquet
Sigma Alpha Epsilon held Founders Day at the Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta with local alumni Georgia Tech members and reps from University of Georgia Mercer University and Emory. Colonel E E Pomeroy presided. toast responses honored figures and topics from the fraternity like Leslie DeVotie and the Alumni Association.
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Atlanta
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Georgian Terrace
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
Mercer University
Emory University
E.E. Pomeroy
Clifford M. Walker
S. A. EB
Leroy Duncan
W. Carroll Latimer
Walter R. Brown
Robert H. Jones
Hal G. Nowell
Monroe
Leslie DeVotie
Dozier Lownes
Alumni Association
Robert T. Jones
John D. Little
Pound Lectures On Prophets At Sunday School
Dr Jere M Pound continues a series of lectures on the Prophets for business men at the Methodist Sunday school. The class is growing and already one of the largest in the city. A cordial welcome is extended to business men to attend this morning's session.
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Jere M. Pound
Methodist Sunday School
North Georgia Singing Convention Called Off at Danielsville
W J Glenn of Danielsville announces the North Georgia Singing Convention planned for March 17 18 in Danielsville has been canceled due to local sentiment and conflicts with a court session and a large Sunday School rally. If held, the group will seek another location.
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Danielsville
W. J. Glenn
Athens
North Georgia
Vaughn
Madison County Democrats Fix Primary Date
Danielsville Georgia March 11 The Madison County Democratic mass meeting decided not to hold county and state primaries on the same day and to use the plurality system. J B Daniel was re elected chairman C E Adams secretary and T J Nelms committeeman of Danielsville district. A May 4 date is favored for the county primary. The discussion touched on eugenics and the personal element.
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Danielsville
Madison County
Daniel
C. E. Adams
T. J. Nelms
The Ministry as a Life Work Sermon Arrives
Dr. R. H. Bennett former Virginia Methodist leader and current general conference officer arrives in the city to preach at First Methodist Church this morning. He leads the department of ministerial supply and training and will speak on The Ministry as a Life Work inviting the public to attend.
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R. H. Bennett
Methodist Pulpit of
Virginia
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Atlanta
First Methodist Church
C. C. Jarrell
Bennett
Department of
Ministerial Supply and Training
Methodist
Dr. Bennett
Auto of Mr. J. D. Price Damaged by Fire
Yesterday afternoon about 6 o'clock the fire department was summoned to Milledge avenue and Waddell street where the touring car of Hon. J. D. Price, commissioner of agriculture, was nearly destroyed in a blaze. Price tried to extinguish the flames with a laprobe but failed. Firemen arrived and doused the blaze, leaving the ignition system severely damaged.
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Milledge Avenue
Waddell Street
J. D. Price
Commis of Agriculture
Death of Mrs F M Coker in Atlanta at 80
Mrs. F M Coker aged eighty died at her home 86 Washington street Atlanta after a long illness on Saturday at 9 28 am. She was born Sarah Johnson in 1839 near Eatonton and married F M Coker in 1855. Survived by son F M Coker and two daughters Mrs W W Turner and Mrs George T Hodgson. Funeral at 10 am Sunday from 86 Washington with Trinity Methodist pastor Dr C O Jones and Bishop Warren A Candler officiating. Interment Oakland Cemetery.
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Atlanta
F. M. Coker
Washington Street
French Losses To March First Reach Two Million
London reports Paris officially states German Verdun attack has slackened with no new infantry thrusts on that front. Heavy bombardments continue on the east bank of the Meuse near Douaumont as German guns ease in the Woevra and Bethincourt sectors. Germans claim to have retaken Corbeaux wood and hold Hill 265 while Saxon regiments advance 1400 yards in Champagne near Rheims. German seaplanes attack a Russian battleship and five destroyers off the Bulgarian coast. one destroyer reportedly hit. Berlin cites a Gallieni confidential report as basis. Portugal forms new defense cabinet after resigning.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Douaumont
Woevra
Bethincourt
Cote de L’oie
Corbeaux
Cote de L'Oie
Champagne
Rheims
Bulgarian
Berlin
Gallieni
Kaiser’s Fifth Son Marries Princess Augustine
Amsterdam reports Prince Joachim fifth son of the Kaiser wed Princess Marie Augustine daughter of Prince Rid ward of Anhalt at Bellevue. Joachim a Hussar captain narrowly escaped capture by Russians recently and was said to be king of Poland.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Joachim
Marie Augustine
Ridward
Anhalt
Bellevue
Poland
First Dress Rehearsal for Georgia Gle Club Tour
The first dress rehearsal of the Georgia Gle Club was held last, immediately after the arc over the club began a tour of the state visiting Gainesville Rome Carrollton Barnesville and Savannah. The group plans a return to Athens for a performance on March 27.
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Georgia
Gainesville
Rome
Carrollton
Barnesville
Repeal of the News Paper Law Proposer
Washington congressman Bankhead of Alabama proposes repeal of the newspaper law, signaling a shift in press regulation. The move draws attention to press freedom and legislative stance regarding media controls.
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Washington
Bankhead
Alabama
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