Troops Move Toward Border Amid US Mexico Tensions
El Paso reports indicate preparations are underway for American forces to cross into Mexico soon with main body to follow in days. Washington authorizes a joint resolution to raise the regular army to full strength as press coverage tightens and censorship strictens.
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Asociated Press
el Paso
Columbus
N. M
Washington
Senate
Hay
House
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Baker
London
War Department
United States
Mexico
Villa
Funston
Beautiful seasonable windows at McClure's
The windows at McClure's this week are among the most attractive display fronts as spring arrives. Local manager Mr Key arranges attractive window dressings, keeping McClure's up to date with the latest in window dressing.
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McClure's
Western Union Names Pro Tem Manager For Vacation
Manager Malphurs of the Western Union offices has taken a leave of absence for a Florida vacation. Mr. Bassee of Alanta will serve as manager in his absence.
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Malphurs
Western Union
Florida
Mr. Bassee
Alanta
Specials Today at Costa's Delicatessen Shop
Fresh beans egg plants bell peppers parsley carrots new potatoes squash cranberries celery Spanish onions lettuce Winesap apples pineapple oranges extra fancy tomatoes. Phone 1131.
Tax Notice From State and County Tax Receiver
State and county tax books are now open for returns. J. H. Dorsey, tax receiver, invites property owners to file assessments and settlements.
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J. H. Dorsey
Clarke county selects primary election managers and clerks 1916
At the Clarke county democratic committee meeting the undersigned named election managers and clerks for the March 18 1916 county officers primary. If any named cannot serve a justice of the peace may appoint a substitute. Detailed lists cover districts 216 217 218 219 220 211 and 227 with box and first and second box assignments. Ballots and tally sheets due March 16 1916. Blanton Fortson vice chairman.
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Clarke County
Democratic Executive Committee
C. F. Crossley
J. P
G. H. Palmer
Vincent Mathews
C. A. van der Lieth
J. C. Haynes
F. C. Reese
Carlisle Cobb
F. S Patat
F. K. Freeman
A. O. Harper
Crawford Lyle
Frank Betts
G. M
J. A. Suddeth
F. D. Tuck
H. E. Pittard
G. M—Dewitt Daniel
J.P
J. T. Brown
E. W. Jackson
Héth
Nance O'Neil Stars at the Strand in Souls in Bondage
Nance O Neill headlines at the Strand today in Souls in Bondage a suspenseful drama about two sisters and a major sacrifice featuring Ida Stanhope and William Corbett. The Strand also shows the fourth chapter of The Strange Case of Mary Page with Edna Mayo Henry B Walthall and mystery clues prompting theories about the culprit. Pumpkin yams remain at 35 cents per peck in Arnold and Abney's display.
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Nance O'Neil
Strand
Edna Mayo
Daniels
Langdon
Henry B. Walthall
Mary
Frederick Lewis
J. Charles Haydon
French and British Hold Key Fronts as War Rages On
Reports say the English repel German assaults at several points while French resist furiously. Artillery fights flare in the Argonne and Vosges as Verdun combats continue. Russians claim gains in Armenia and east Galicia. Italian offensive starts on the Isonzo with San Martino taken. Vienna denies the claim. Sir Edward Grey states Britain urged Portugal to seize German ships.
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Verduntier
Armenia
Galicia
Riga
Isonzo
San Martino
Vienna
Edward Grey
England
Portugal
Athens Flag Day plans underway for April event
A Athens chamber of commerce committee named a sub committee to organize an early April Flag Day, claiming it will be the first city in the United States to stage such an event. The chamber purchased an electric flag for daytime display in national colors and a brighter night display. The flag will be raised on City Hall, with the mayor and council approving electricity costs. Details of the program will be announced soon.
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Flanigen
chamber_of commerce
Athens
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meet Plans
Local executives map May Georgia Grand Lodge event in this city. Uniformed Bank of the order from across the state to encamp over three days and be housed in tents. Col Pomeroy orders state companies to report. hundreds expected including Savannah cavalry. $1,000 in prizes for best drilled companies and a dress parade with University cadets scheduled.
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Georgia Grand Lodge
the Knights of Pythias
Order
Col. Pomeroy
Savannah
Wilson Unopposed In Minnesota Primary
Senator Cummins appears the Republican choice in Minnesota as Henry Eastbrook of New York and William Webster of Chicago oppose him. Wilson faces light voting with scattered returns reported. An unpledged Republican delegation for Chicago was chosen in New Hampshire’s primary. Wilson again ran without opposition.
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Asociated Press
St. Paul
Cummins
Iowa
Minnesota
Henry D.eastbrook
New York
William Grant Webster
Chicago
Wilson
Manchester
N. H
The Soul's Cycle at Vaudette with Margaret Gibson
The Mutual Master Picture de Luxe The Soul's Cycle is shown at the Vaudette today featuring Margaret Gibson and the Bostock collection's Viohs. The story promises remarkable scenery photography and acting and aims to please cinemagoers.
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Margaret Gibson
Viohs
Bostock
Drink Linton Spring Water Ad
Pure spring water promotion with contact phone 504 and an offer for small pig haris at 20 cents the pound by Arnold and Abney.
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Linton Spring
Arnold & Abney
Dr Plato Durham Speech At University Club
Dr Plato Durham dean of the Candler School of Theology Emory University gave a forceful lecture on The Progress of Literature In the South at the home of Dr and Mrs Jerre M Pound. The event drew an unusually large and enthusiastic audience with lively post address discussions, marking a rare pleasure and profit for members and guests.
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Jerre M. Pound
University Club
Plato Durham
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
South
Cold wave to hit South with frost possible in Northern Florida
The weather bureau reports a cold wave will invade the South tomorrow night with frost possible as far south as Northern Florida Thursday morning. The advance is preceded by general rains.
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Washington
Florida
Fresh Produce and Canned Goods at Arnold and Abney
Fresh cauliflower and turnip available this morning with salads. Van Camp's Soup priced at 0.80 per dozen in assorted varieties while supply lasts. Arnold and Abney advertise limited stock.
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Arnold & Abney
van Camp
On Trial hailed as gripping reverse chronology drama
Critics praise the play On Trial, presented to a large audience, for authentic courtroom detail and rapid scene shifts. Lee Baker leads a capable cast with Maxine Hodges and Pauline Ward delivering strong performances in a gripping, murder mystery of reverse storytelling.
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Atlanta
Ned’ Macintosh
Lee Baker
Maxine Hodges
Pauline Ward
City Attorney OKs Immediate Waterworks Bond Election
The Athens water works movement gains support as City Attorney Michael rules an immediate election to issue forty thousand dollars in bonds is legal without legislative action. A called mayoral council meeting is planned upon Tibbetts return to push ahead, aiming to secure a pure water supply before summer.
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Michael
Tibbetts
Water Works Committee
Athens
Solicitor General
Superior Court
Senator Benjamin F. Shively Dies After Long Illness
Washington report says Senator Benjamin F. Shively of Indiana died after a long illness at a Washington hospital. He had served in the Senate since 1909 and was the ranking majority member of the foreign affairs committee. The Senate adjourned in respect this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Benjamin F. Shively
Indiana
Senate
Foreign Affairs
Funeral This Morning for Mr W A Cook
The funeral and burial of Mr W A Cook will be held this morning after the 10 40 train from Atlanta. He died Saturday at his Irvington Alabama home and will be buried in Oconee cemetery. the procession leaves the Seaboard station for the cemetery directly.
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W. A. Cook
Irvington
Ala
Atlanta
Oconee Cemetery
Seaboard Station
Personal dispute erupts outside Shackelford building
Yesterday morning near the Shackelford building a heated personal exchange occurred between Mr J L Booth a prominent young attorney and Mr G O Lavender over notes Booth claimed to have sued on. The confrontation was described as not serious in nature.
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Shackelford
J. L. Booth
G. O. Lavender
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