United States Near War With Germany Declared by Officials
Washington March 20 officials largely agree that despite armed neutrality a de facto state of war exists with Germany after German U boat aggression. Cabinet discussions favored an early congressional call and possible formal declaration, with Secretary Daniels noting no new navy orders yet. New York warns US unprepared for war and calls for rapid readiness across navy coast defenses and army modernization. Newark dinner highlights Tumulty praise for Wilson guiding national destiny with patience and skill.
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Germany Declares Retirement Part of Strategic Plan
Washington reports the United States may recognize the new Russian government soon as Germany evacuates key towns in a strategic move said to alter western front warfare. British and French advances press on while German positions are rendered useless.
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Government to insure contraband hereafter
Washington March 20. The government wet risk bureau will insure all contraband for Europe except munitions. The decision was reached at a conference by Secretary McAdoo and the Bureau advisory board today.
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Europe
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Earnings of U S Steel Nearly Doubled in Year 1916
The United States Steel corporation reported total earnings for 1916 of 342,997,090 dollars, about 3 million more than the previous year, with New York reporting the figures on March 20.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Irish Question Conference Weighed by Bonar Law
London March 20 Bonar Law told the House of Commons the government may call a conference with Dominions representatives to frame a settlement of the Irish question.
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Associated Press
London
Bonar Law
House of Commons
Dominions
Temple of Palmistry Among the Sibley Shows at Lumpkin
The temple attraction on Lumpkin Street offers palmistry and mind reading. Professors Keene and Rajah claim to read fortunes and transfer thoughts. They recently performed in Savannah at the Bike Convention and will remain with the Sibley Shows for the week.
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Rajah
Sibley
Savannah
Western Market Ad Offers Fresh Produce and Specials
A Sunday ad lists Spanish mackerel shad dressed chickens and fresh cabbage at 10 cents a pound. Ruta baga turnips 6 cents a pound, Snow White cauliflower 25 cents a pound, extra fancy Winesap apples 35 cents a dozen, grape fruit three for 25 cents. Buchwald's markets operate with phone numbers 1446 1447 and 1471 1472.
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Legislature Convenes With Prohibition Bill In Play
Atlanta March 20 Following approval by caucus Governor Harris Prohibition bill introduced in both houses. A special 35 member committee reviews changes to strengthen it, including seizure of liquor transport vehicles and license revocation for violators. Both chambers adjourned until Wednesday after hearing the governor’s message.
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Suit 15 Filed Against Stockholders of Now Defunct Bank
Clarke Superior court records show a lawsuit by T F Green as receiver for Athens Trust and Banking Company against about a hundred stockholders. The action seeks deposits dues totaling roughly 30 416 75 per stock share, with $7102 54 remaining in the receivership to cover costs. The bank failed February 26 1912 and depositors have received 15 percent.
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Slayer of Judge Lawler Shot by Posse After Escape
Birmingham March 20 David Overton, convict of Judge W Z Lawler, Huntsville, Alabama, and another escapee were killed by a posse in a Birmingham suburb tonight. Tony Malias, 30, serving murder sentence, died. J L Lathen, accused of forgery, was badly wounded. Seven men who escaped this morning were reported at large.
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Associated Press
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Huntsville
Alabama
Tony Malias
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Athens Motor Club to be Formally Organized Tonight
Athens motor enthusiasts gather at the courthouse at 8:30 for the formal organization of the Athens Motor Club. State and federal highway officials including T E Patterson and George S Marshall are expected, with speakers from the Georgia Automobile Association and local highway commission. The club already has over a hundred member representatives.
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Athens
George S. Marshall
Athens Club
Specials at Costa's Deli Today
A long ad listing fresh produce and seafood from Costa's Delicatessen and Arnold and Abney, noting 25 cent strawberries, Florida oranges, celery and lettuce, with several mentions of King Hodgen Cooper and sugar prices. The fragment also describes a later violent pursuit near Birmingham college with a posse firing fifty shots, Overton reportedly killed.
Athens Chamber of Commerce Holds Spacious Quarterly Meeting
In Athens last night the Chamber of Commerce hosted a well attended quarterly meeting at the YMCA with a Noblesse of guests from Louisville and local institutions. The program featured a luncheon and talks on cooperation between the chamber and city, university, summer school, Clarke County, State Normal School, clergy, rural districts, State College of Agriculture, and press interests. Officers and directors were announced, including John F. Tibbetts as president and D P Haselton as secretary.
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Federal Highway Department
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Morris’ Orchestra
J. L. Morris
Prof. Odum
Clarke County
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State Normal School
H. B. Ritchie
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Bill Clymer
J. W. Brigman
State College of Agriculture and
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J. T. Pittard
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Kentucky
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