Algonquin Sunk By Torpedo With No Warning
The American freighter Algonquin was torpedoed without warning on March 12 while en route from the United States to London. Reports say all aboard were saved, with 27 men landed and the ship later blown by four bombs after shells fired by a German submarine. The vessel, valued at about 450000 dollars with cargo over 1250000 dollars, carried 2000 tons under Captain A Nordberg. Washington reports also note the East Point torpedoing with two Americans saved.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Plymouth
J. G. Stephens
Trymouth
American Star Line
United States
Germany
A. Nordberg
Sone
Washington
State Department
Philadelphia
Evacuation of Baghdad and Turkish retreat reported
Paris dispatch notes General Lyautey resignation citing chamber incidents. Constantinople admires Baghdad evacuation as Turkish forces pull toward Samara, 75 miles north. Russians reach near Samara, capture Kermanshah. Germans press in Galicia while Berlin notes French defeats in Macedonia. British push near Bapaume as they flank north.
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Associated Press
Rsd
Paris
Autey
Aep
Bagdad
Constantinople
Samara
Kermanshah
Galicia
Berlin
Macedonia
Bapaume
Persia
Auto registrations surge as deadline nears
Scores have registered their automobiles and motorcycles with the police chief ahead of the new ordinance requiring entry before March 15. Many owners have not yet received state license tags and cannot register until numbers are assigned by state officials at the capital.
Parole Notice For Ben Sanford Linked To Clarke Court
Notice posted by attorney W. L. Erwin indicates intention to apply to the prison commission for parole for Ben Sanford. Sanford was sentenced to ten years at the April term 1916 Clarke superior court for voluntary manslaughter.
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Prison Commission
Ben Sanford
W. L. Erwin
Sanford
Clarke Superior Court
Local Hen Lays 53 Eggs in Two Months at Timdell Farm
Mr W R Timdell of this city reports one hen laying fifty three eggs in under two months and starting a sitting season yesterday. The unusual performance sparks interest among neighbors and poultry savants alike.
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W. R. Timdell
Brenau College Conservatory Glee Club to Perform in Athens
Brenau College Conservatory Glee Club makes its first Athens appearance at the Colonial TheatreTomorrow evening at 8 30 oclock tickets on sale with strong advance sales indicating a capacity house. The program features soprano alto and contralto voices a harpist ukulele and guitar ensemble and a quartet with an acclaimed reputation from the Souths leading music school. Box parties have been arranged by University and Glide Normal School groups.
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Colonial Theatre
Brenau Colege -Conservatory Glee Club
Brenau College Conservatory
Conservatory of Music
Athens
Interepersea
Sheehan
Emminent
Brenau Girls
Glate Normal School Glee Chu
Lacy Cobb
Worley Trial in Elberton Opens Amid Dense Courtroom
Arnold Worley, prominent attorney and son of Judge Jos N Worley, stands trial for his life in Elberton for the killing of Sheriff Halley last May. The courtroom fills as Judge Hodges presides and the jury retires after brief proceedings with self defense as the defense stance.
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Elberton
Arnold Worley
Jos. N. Worley
Halley
Athens
Hodges
Hartwell
Skelton
Sam Olive
Augusta
Worley
Horace M. Holden
Athers
Holden
Lucy Cobb to Meet Washington Seminary in Big Game
The Lucy Cobb basketball team hosts Washington Seminary of Atlanta tonight at 7:30 in the Lucy Cobb gym. The undefeated Lucy Cobb and strong Washington Seminary squads promise a spirited contest before the season ends. The public is invited to attend.
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Lucy Cobb
Washington Seminary
Atlanta
Colonial Theater
Brenau Glee Club
Preacher Convicted in Flag Desecration Case
Bouck White pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution and two congregants were found guilty by a jury of desecrating the American flag burned in a melting pot behind the church. Eight co defendants were acquitted and the jury urged clemency for the convicted trio.
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Associated Press
New York
Bouck White
Church of the Social Revolution
Arnold & Abney Bakery Ad Promotes Sweets And Bread
An ad lists Cream Puffs and Fresh Raisin Bread from Arnold & Abney at 30 cents a dozen. It also notes a fertilizer deal at Reid Drug Co and mentions Washington Seminary Basketball tickets at Palmer's Drug Store with admission prices 60, 75, and 1.00 dollars.
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Arnold & Abney
Washington Seminary
Palmer’s Drug Store
China cuts ties with Germany reshapes war effort
Washington reports China severed diplomatic relations with Germany. China takes over six German ships in Shanghai and detains crews while guarding vessels. China may boost munitions output for Russia, with vast arsenals, mines, and labor power including 100,000 workers sent to France and Russia.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Germany
Russia
Japan
France
Shanghai
Navy Department
Reinch
Peking
State Department
Ching
Fly-Swatting Campaign Urges Citizens to Kill Flies
Local notices urge Athens residents to join a citywide fly extermination drive. The Chamber of Commerce and civic groups prize schoolchildren for good fly-swatting while the Board of Health seeks cooperation to curb typhoid breeding flies, warning of dire disease risk if ignored. Pro bono publico.
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Athens
New York
Board Health
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Civic League
Woman's Club
Board of Health
Athens Auto Club Forming Promises Rapid Growth
The Athens Auto Club organizes under Messrs. Cofield and Fields with over seventy applications already. Leaders plan to form probably the first of next week and expect membership to reach 100 or 160.
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Athens Auto Club
Messrs. Cofield and Fields
Free Fertilizer With Garden Seed Promotion
Advertisement from Reid Drug Co offering free fertilizer with every $1 purchase of garden seed. The deal states enough fertilizer to treat the crops from the purchased seed and mentions Florida Cabbage Rutabaga Turnips Arnold and Adney.
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Reid Drug CO
Florida
Arnold & Adney
Carter elected Head Banker of Woodmen of Georgia
Mr R B Carter, past consul commander of Geo B Davis camp Woodmen of the World, was elected Head Banker of the Head Camp of the Woodmen of Georgia at the annual Americus meeting. Athens representatives at head camp were R E Carter W W Beacham J H McKinnon and Capt C A Von der Lieth of the Uniform Rank.
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R. B. Carter
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen of Georgia
Americus
Athens
Messrs
R. E. Carter
W. W. Beacham
J. H. McKinnon
C. A. von der Lieth
Pardon Petition Filed for J W Griffin
Notice posted at the courthouse states an application will be made on an Oral Monday in April before the state prison board for a pardon for J W Griffin serving time for violating banking laws. The case has seen multiple higher court actions and three local trials. Griffin, once organizer and president of the Athens Trust and Banking Co., has been in prison about three years without bond. Attorneys H M Holden Thomas & Thomas Thos J Shackelford and Shackelford & Meadow sign the notice.
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State Prison Board
J. W. Griffin
Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
H. M. Holden
Thomas & Thomas
Thos. J. Shackelford
Shackelford & Meadow
Fresh Tender Produce at Arnold & Abnty Market
Local listing shows fresh tender beets and carrots new Irish potatoes head lettuce and celery available at Arnold and Abnty.
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Arnold & Abnty
Brotherhoods threaten strike over road demand plan
A wartime alert frames Jersey City as authorities push for a military guard after rumors of a plan to dynamite Boonton reservoir flooding Pasvic Valley. Police report a German officer was seen near the reservoir and two men are under scrutiny for suspected German activity along the border.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Boonton
Pasvic Valley
Edge
Antwerp
Gerard Reports on German Food Conditions and Break with Germany
Former Ambassador Gerard, just back from Berlin, said Germany intended to press submarine warfare as peace talk faded. He and Secretary Lansing reviewed events before the break and Gerard described treatment of Americans after the rupture and Germany’s treaty aims with major changes. He estimated about 20 million Germans were in serious want, while troops officials and the wealthy and rural classes were well fed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Germany
Lansing
Polk
For Sale Fine Lot of Stable Manure in Bulk
Auction note from R L Cauthen s Sale Stable at 107 W Clayton St offering a bulk lot of stable manure for immediate sale.
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R. L. Cauthen
W.clayton St
Attorney for Dreyfus dies at 57 in Paris
Paris reports Fernand Labori, the attorney for Captain Alfred Dreyfus, has died at age fifty seven. Labori represented Dreyfus in the famous treason case, and his death is noted in the Paris dispatch.
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Dreyfuss
Associated Press
Paris
Fernand Labori
Alfred Dreyfuss
Rail unions push eight hour demand amid looming crisis
W G Lee signals a modified eight hour settlement proposal to railroad managers backed by employers. The National Conference Committee appeals to patriotism to avoid industrial action during an international crisis. Indications show unions may strike if demands are denied. AFL pledges full support.
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Associated Press
New York
W. G. Lee
Lee
Supreme Court
Railways
National Conference Committee of Railways
Brotherhoods
Railways Conference Committee
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Fresh produce and deli items listed as specials at Costa's Delicatessen. The sheet includes spinach, carrots, parsley, lettuce, celery, artichokes, vegetable soup mix, broccoli, new potatoes, onions, horseradish, dill pickles, Roquefort cheese, grapefruit, and Franke meat treats. Phone 1131.
Norwegian Steamer Lars Fastenes Reported Sunk
A Copenhagen report claimed the Norwegian steamer Lars Fastenes was sunk, but a commission representative said it was not part of Belgian relief operations. The note clarifies the vessel’s non involvement amid relief efforts.
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Associated Press
London
Lars Fastenes
Copenhagen
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