Rail unions prepare nationwide walkout if eight hour demand not met
Four railroad brotherhoods ratify strike plans with local leaders in the southeast and southwest. An ultimatum will be issued to railroads as talks in New York attempt to reach eight hour day and overtime pay. President Wilson may appeal for patriotism to avert disruption amid national crisis. Walkout to start Saturday six p.m. Central time and spread to all railroads by Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Southeastern
Southwest
St. Loui
Brotherhood
Railroad Conference Committee
New York
Wilson
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Brotherhoods
Bere
Hale Holden
Chicago, Burlingtoh & Quincy
Wilson Durng
Rairoad
Clean-up ordered for idlers and vagrants by Athens police
Chief Beusse directs officers to crack down on idlers and loafers as several cases are filed against known vagrants. With farmers hiring, demand for labor rises. a local firm offers $1.50 a day for able-bodied colored workers, others seeking steady help. Police target unemployed vagrants.
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Beusse
Police Department
Athens
Athens Shoe Co to Give Away China Set
Athens Shoe Co plans a weekly drawing offering hundreds of 42 piece china sets for twenty six weeks and a 100 piece set in week twenty seven. Customers must be present at 3 PM each Wednesday, March 21, to win. display windows and in-store purchase are part of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Shoe Co
Atlantic Aeronautic Stations to Get Eight Bases
Washington reports the army and navy board plans eight aeronautic stations along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Each station will have two dirigibles, six to eight seaplanes, and bases for 110 foot scout boats. Sixteen dirigibles are contracted. Pensacola training for officers and men is under way, with a cook dirigible nearing delivery. The eight stations will be near strategic coastal points, one near Colon Canal Zone.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army and Navy Board
Atlantic
Gulf
Navy
Air Service
Pensacola
Rally at Bishop Draws Athens Delegation
The Eighth District Agricultural Society plans a large Bishop rally with a strong Athens showing. J Warren Smith and J W Welch will lead car caravans for attendees, others may ride in available seats, and Bishop’s event is praised as a credit to Oconee County.
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Bishop
Eighth District Agricultural Society
Athens
Messrs
J. Warren Smith
J. W. Welch
Oconee
Senator Hoke Smith to Deliver Georgia Commencement Address
Chancellor Barrow announced that Senator Hoke Smith has accepted the invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address at the University of Georgia commencement in June. Smith, who was present for parts of last year’s ceremonies, received a Doctor of Laws at that time and elicited much applause.
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Barrow
University
Hoke Smith
University of Georgia
Smith
Georgia
Free fertilizer with garden seed deal promotion
An advertisement touts free fertilizer with each one dollar purchase of garden seed from Reid Drig Co. The offer promises enough fertilizer to cover the crops from the bought seed. Also notes sale on mackerel priced at 10 and 25 cents.
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Reid Drig CO
High Cost of Living Encourages City Garden Efforts
A local plea urges families to grow vegetables to cut living expenses as prices rise. Despite rain delaying work, citizens are advised to act now with garden planning and tool purchases from Talmadge Hardware. The Banner highlights garden tools and seeds, stressing the city benefits from widespread home gardening this season.
No War Cannot Absolve U S From Duty To Belgium
Herbert Hoover, leader of the relief commission for Belgium, declared in New York that any war the United States enters cannot excuse it from aiding starving Belgians. He heads to Europe to resume the relief effort as funds are raised locally. He notes two and a half million of the Belgian relief wards are completely destitute.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Belgium
Herbert C. Hoover
Commission For Relief
Europe
Hoover
Commission
Brenau Glee Club to thrill Athens Friday at Colonial Theater
Brenau Glee Club, a 30 member group of bright capable women, visits Athens for a highly praised concert with vocal and instrumental selections. Special features include the Quartette, Ukelele Club, Guitar Club and harp performances. Tickets at Palmer's 50c 76c and 1.00.
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Colonial Theater
Brenau Glee Club
Athens
Brenat
Georgia
Alabama
Palmer’s
Tech
Auburn
Emory
Milas Ellis
Brenau
F Hall
Harry
Ellis
Dimon
Dupre
Fuller
Guitar Club
Barham Sheehan
Ole Virginny
Miss Sheehan
Lucia
Colonels to Meet Georgia University in Open Practice Game
British succeed in their campaign in the region of Bapaume. Louisville business manager Brigam announced full length regular practice game Saturday at Banford Field between the Colonels and the Georgia University Team. It marks the local season and Athens fans will see the big boys of the American Association in action for the first time this year. Lineups to be announced. Clymer’s boys awaiting word from Frank of the Atlanta Crackers for late month games. Colonels open season at home against Cleveland on April 20.
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Brigam
Louisville Ball Club
Banford Field
Colonels
Georgia University
Collegians
Athens
American Association
Henry Watterson
Clymer
Frank
Atlanta Crackere
Louisville
Cleveland
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Anderson Peeples Case
The jury in the damage suit J T Anderson versus W J Peeples worked through testimony and the judge's charge but remained unable to reach a verdict, likely prompting a mistrial when court reconvenes. Also appears in the issue are local ads for groceries and a Brenau Glee Club concert inviting Georgia students to support the University program in Gainesville.
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J. T. Anderson
W. J. Peeples
West
British Drive Toward Bapaume And Sinking Of Relief Vessel
British forces push near Bapaume with bombardments and rear guard withdrawal as German defenses west of Bapaume collapse. Turkish retreat continues under pressure while Kasimain falls north of Baghdad. A relief ship for the American relief commission is sunk without warning. a German cruiser is pursued after sinking a Japanese freighter.
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London
Lars Fosatenes
America
Rotterdam
American Relief Commission
Norwegian Mercantile Shipping
Ead
Tokio
Indian Ocean
Reid Drug Co and Barrett Co Offer Free Fertilizer with Seed
The Reid Drug Co partners with the Barrett Co to supply Sulphate of Ammonia free with each dollar of garden seed purchased. A bag valued at fifty cents is given to promote gardening and fight rising costs. Limited supply, boosting backyard efforts amid rising prices. Also advertised are canned fruits at Williamson’s and fresh produce including lettuce celery cauliflower cabbage and root vegetables, plus King Hodgson bakeries items.
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Reid Drug Co
Barrett Co
Costa
Athens
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Florida
Williamson's
Bell Drug Co
Arnold & Abney
State College of Agriculture
Graham
Chief
China
Aeronautic
Navy Board
Colon
Canal One
Gregat
Minnesota
Phot
American Press Association
Talmadge Hardware Company
Atlanta
Mre Nau Glee Club
Bapaume
Anderson-Peeples
King Hodgson Co
Indian River
Gainesville
Thalians
Glee Club
Georgia Glee Club
Brenan
Brengu Club
Somme
Ancre
Kasimain
Bagdad
Germany
Galicia
Macedonia
Grevillers
Loupart Wood
Grape Pratt
Gardner's
Kingy Hodgson Co
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