Germany Offers Peace Terms to Great Britain?
Associated Press notes claims Germany may have floated peace ideas to Britain amid conflicting statements. British minister Lord Cecil denies any proposals involving Russia. Reports cite Hindenburg and von Ludendorff hinting at German aims, while front-line fighting continues with local French victories and raids near Lens.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Robert Cecil
Russia
Lttfa
Cartier
Hindenburg
Champagne
Lorraine
Lens
Mount Passable
Lameville
Pershing
Naval Engagement at the Colonial Athe ns program draw s crowd
The Colonial hosts a blackface vaudeville night featuring the Anderson-Gunn Comedy Company in A Naval Engagement. Ruth Lamont and Ivan D. Anderson perform a charlie chaplin style dance The Charrie Chaplin Wabbie. The show promises novelty acts by Anderson sisters Baby Drew and Leon Gunn with other specialties. Last appearance in Athens.
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Anderson-Gunn Comedy Company
Gunn
Listep
Ruth Lamont
Ivan D.anderson
Charrie Chaplin
Athens
Anderson Sisters
Baby Drew
Léon “Medley
War leaders and government differ
Washington reports serious differences between the German government and military leaders over the general staff plan to annex the Russian Baltic provinces. The dispatch cites German newspaper reports received from France.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
France
Last Day To Register Cars Extended Grace Period
Athens police will distribute a list of registered vehicles to patrols today. Officers will detain cars whose numbers are missing from lists and docket cases for recorder's court. Officials note the deadline was the 15th but extension allows no excuses.
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Hsta
Athens
Recorder’s Court
Income Tax Blanks Available at Athens Post Office
Capt J H Rucker Athens postmaster reports a large supply of income tax return blanks. The short time allowed by law has delayed many returns, but blanks are now on hand and may be obtained by applying at the post office to the postmaster.
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J. H. Rucker
Athens
Bargain Produce and Breads at Costa's Delicatessen
Local ad lists freeh loads of bananas, grapes, apples, cabbage, onions, potatoes, and other fruits with low prices for today. Corner of College and Bread features Pete Petropol and Costa's Delicatessen offering Juley Florida oranges, Dill Pickles, Victory breads, and wheatless day options from Arnold & Abney.
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Bansays
Florida
Costa's Delicatessen
Victory
Arnold & Abney
Will Declare Another War on Ignorance
Washington March 15 Secretary Lane seeks President Wilson's aid to pass a pending bill funding a national campaign against adult illiteracy and English ignorance among foreign born. If approved quickly, focus shifts to teaching illiterate men in Class A who may be drafted soon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lane
Wilson
Bureau of Education
New Parcel Post Rules Take Effect Across Nations
Effective yesterday the postal department expanded parcels post limits. Deliveries in zones one to three may weigh seventy pounds or less, up from fifty. farther zones rise from twenty to fifty pounds. Rules exclude shipments to soldiers in France and target foods and produce to connect producers with consumers.
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Postal Department
United States
France
Willard Fulton Title Fight Scheduled for July Fourth
Kansas City news reports heavyweight champion Jess Willard and title hopeful Fred Fulton matched for July 4. Col J C Miller promotes the bout with unannounced venue and purse. Feltons guarantee $20,000.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Jess Willard
Pugilst
Fred Fulton
Col
J. C. Miller
Oklahoma
Feltons
Negro shot near Lynwood Park injures man
A colored man named Hugh Fitzpatrick was shot last night near Lynwood Park and is seriously injured. Police say the shooter fled the county and investigation is underway. The rest of the report lists produce items from Arnold & Abney.
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Hugh Fitspatrick
Lynwood Park
Polce Department
Fifty Speeches Marshalled in Clarke County on Food Production Need
Clarke county will host exactly fifty talks tomorrow stressing the urgent need to increase food production to feed soldiers and sustain Allies. Rallies occur at eighteen church sites across races with local business leaders and experts assisting. A Winterville mass meeting and a patriotic music program accompany the county campaign, with a detailed schedule listing multiple party routes and speakers.
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Clarke County
Clarke
Aica
Winterville
Oglethorpe
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Soule
Dr. Pound
M. C
Morris Orchestra
Atlanta Boy Killed in France in Airplane Accident
Cablegram from Atlanta announces the death of Lieut. Rich Whitner in France. He is son of Mrs. Mary Whitner and great grandson of Atlanta founder Reuben Cline. The report notes the fatal air accident and lists local party arrangements and speakers for upcoming events.
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Aasociatid Press
Atlanta
France
Whitner
Mary Whitner
Reuben Cline
J. W. Mortoin
Tuckston
St.Luke's
J Forbes
J. R. Fain
Edith Andrews
Princeton
J. Abney
Lois P. Dowdle
W. A. Worsham
Boges’ Chapel
White
Cadet Battalions Likely 10 Go to Annual Camp
Col. P. B. Trippe returned from Gainesville where he studied the annual encampment for the cadet battalions. It is likely the camp will be held in Gainesville for about a week, roughly April 20 to April 27, with tentage and details to be finalized.
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Gainesville
Col
P. B. Trippe
University Cadets
Itokely
Mrs Hirsch Testimony Goes to Jury as Court Clears
In Atlanta on March 15 the defense rested and the State began rebuttal witnesses in the Mrs Hirsch blackmail trial of Mayor Candler. The courtroom was cleared while Hirsch spoke and reporters left. Witnesses included J W Cook and his relatives, and Rosa Humphreys who shared a jail cell with Hirsch.
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Mrs. Hirsch
Associated: Press
Atlanta, Ga
Hirsch
Candler
Hirech
J. W. Cook
Rosa Humphreys
America Means Business editorial on German property sale
Daily Mail editorial under the heading America Means Business praises President Wilson and advisers for vigorous steps toward selling German property in the United States, calling their approach smashing blows to Germany. The note is dated London and Thursday, March 14.
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Associated Press
London
America
The
Daily Mail
United States
Wilson
Germany
Longest U S War Casualty List Reported
The war department releases the longest Pershing casualty list yet, with sixty two names public and about fifty withheld for check. four killed in action, three died of wounds, two from accidents, five from disease, and two wounded severely. among the wounded named are Lieut Richard Whitner and Lieut Louis Ross along with several others.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
General Pershing
Richard Whitner
Louis Ross
John F. Apperson
William Blédso
Granville Burrow
William Dabney
Concrete ships may ease wartime ship shortage
Washington March 15. Reinforced concrete ships appear to play a large role in solving the shipbuilding bottleneck for victory over Germany. Chairman Hurley telegraphed builders who launched a concrete vessel on the Pacific coast yesterday to report prospects for more hulls. Four 3500 ton concrete ships were authorized as an experiment with one to be built at Brunswick and one at San Francisco, with other yards to be chosen later.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Germany
Hurley
Pacific Coast
Brunswick
San Francisco
Thornton's Luncheonette Menu Highlights
The menu features oysters any style and baked apple with whipped cream. Beverages include coffee or tea for 5 cents, cocoa for 10 cents, chocolate and buttermilk, plus lemon apple and iced tea. Thorntons is listed.
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Thornton's
Mass Meeting Sets Food Production Rally at Athens Campus
Dr Soule and Dr Pound lead a city rally at the Octagon auditorium University of Georgia this afternoon at 6 o clock. Speakers include Andrew Erwin mayor of Athens and Dr Andrew M Soule president of the State College of Agriculture. Organizers urge all residents to attend and pledge to aid in feeding and producing surplus.
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Soule
Pound
America
M.C
B.L. Hill
D.D
Andrew C. Erwin
Athens
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Leiture
Federal
Georgia
Dax
8. M. C. Band
Clarke County
University of Georgia
Ya Unis
President of National City Bank Dies in New York
James Stillman longtime chairman of the board of National City Bank died of heart disease at his New York home after months of ill health. He was renowned as a leading figure in American banking and public life.
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Famous Pub
Associated Petes
New York
James Stillman
National City Bank
United States
Boy Scouts Mustered Into War Work Service
In Washington on March 15 the Boy Scouts were mustered into War Work Service at the request of President Wilson. The notice includes a vendor-style advertisement for groceries and delicatessen items with prices listed, indicating a local shop promotion intertwined with the news item.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
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Chamber of Commerciy
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Morton's Chapel
Harry Hodgton
J. Phil. Campbell
Fox River
Thornton
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