Assassins Victim King George of Greece Assassinated
Saloniki reports reveal King George of Greece was assassinated this afternoon after commanding troops earlier in the war. He had arrived in Saloniki in December during the siege of a Turkish fortress and met with King Ferdinand of Bulgaria to discuss territory postwar. The piece traces the throne's history from 1863 to the present and notes the Queen Olga’s aid to the sick.
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Saloniki
George
Greece
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
London
Athens
Europe
William George Gluecksburg
Christian IX
Denmark
Alexandra
England
Great Britain
Englandfi
William George
Hellas
Otto I
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Saxe
Olga
Constantine
Russia
Indian Islands
George I
United States
Christopher
Duke of
Sparta
Sophia
William II
Turkey
Ruler Ages Highlight Shift in European Leadership
The report notes Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria remains a central figure while King George is identified as the oldest reigning European monarch, marking a notable age-related shift in continental leadership.
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Francis Joseph of
Austria
George
Increased Activity in Eradication of Cattle Tick
Washington March 18 increased activity in eradicating the cattle tick is expected after revised quarantine rules by the United States Department of Agriculture. President Finley of the Southern Bay Company says loosened movement rules will encourage farmers to remove ticks from herds and benefit individually, with large areas released from quarantine. Mississippi shows 2181 dipping vats by end of 1912, signaling broader action across the quarantined region and a potential tick destruction within years. Senator Bacon gains admiration as a steadfast statesman amid partisan divides.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Finley
Southern Bay Company
Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Southern Commercial Congress to Examine European Rural Finance
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan directing American ambassadors to secure courtesies for a European rural credit study mission. The semi official commission, approved by Congress and President Wilson, will investigate cooperative credit, purchasing, markets, and distribution to boost agricultural production and reduce living costs.
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Washington
Europe
American Commission
Southern Commercial Congress
William Jennings Bryan
Knox
State Department
Congress
Wilson
Bryan
Secretary of State
Cam
Paign
Farmer
Pic
Democratic National Partmarin Oe
Agricultural Co-Operative Movement
Organization of Co-Operative Credit
Federal Congress
The
Nations Commission
Winterville Items Include Visits and Engagement Note
Miss Sarah Lena Arnold of near Crawford has been visiting friends here for several days. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dunlap left Tuesday for a two week visit to his mother in Westminster, S. C. Little Miss Sarah Elder of Athens spent the weekend with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thornton. The engagement of Miss Leila Waggoner is announced.
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Winterville
Sarah Lena Arnold
Crawford
W. A. Dunlap
Mr. Dunlap
West
Sarah Elder
Athens
J. W. Thornton
Leila Waggoner
Irwin Coile
Wag ¥Oner
Grace Johnson
B. A. Hooks
Thomas
Dublin
F. H. Kroner
A. T. Harper
Waggoner
Griffeth
Elbert Carter
Crawford Freeman
Sarah Harris
Joe Stone
Sunday Schools in Atlanta Break Attendance Records
In Athanta Ga on March 18 two Atlanta Sunday schools contest attendance for 15 weeks with a picnic prize for the winner. First Christian leads after last Sunday with 1135 attendees versus 802 at Second Baptist, despite a handicap. Canvassing, social talks, and prize incentives boosted turnout, with both schools showing dramatic gains and a lively campaign spirit.
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Athanta
Atlanta
Second Baptist
John E. White
First Chrisan
Athinta
First Christian
Linde
Cement work available by T B Hill in Athens Georgia
First class cement work offered including walks steps and floors. Large experience and best quality at reasonable prices. Phone 1074. Also a note on Georgia college athletics describing a spring condition and baseball team prospects with a few proven players while others must be developed.
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Georgia
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Young
Clayton Street
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Manhattan
Earl & Wilson
Eclipse
Chas. Stern Company
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