General and Special Tax Ordinances Passed by Council
At a called meeting last night the general and special tax ordinance for 1917 was passed with April 1 effective. The ad valorem rate was fixed at 1.5 percent, expanding special taxes to mercantile and other untaxed businesses. The ordinance lists ad valorem on property as of January 1 and taxes on stockholders, debt instruments, and banking entities. A partial list of business license taxes includes retail merchants, hotels, boxing exhibitions, auction firms, real estate auctioneers, boarding houses, bootblack stands, blacksmiths, book agents, brokers, butcher shops, carriage dealers, and related trades with varied fee amounts.
Athens Motor Club Formally Organized
The Athens Motor Club was formally organized last night at the courthouse with over 125 members and growing. Officers elected include President C D Flanigen and vice presidents W G Griffeth James W Morton and C M Strahan. secretary M J Abne and treasurer B R Bloodworth.
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Athens Motor Club
C. D. Flanigen
W. G. Griffeth
James W. Morton
C.M. Strahan
M. J. Abne
B. R Bloodworth
Board of Governors
B. H. Lasnett
Paul Smith
C. F. Crossley
G. Palmissino
Messrs
Athens
Big Fight Over Governor's Bone Dry Bill Splits Committees
A heated confrontation over the bone dry bill to limit alcohol sales drew sharp lines in committee. Lawmakers from both parties argued enforcement details and potential economic impact as the measure moved through panel stages.
Big Debate Opens In Georgia Legislature On Governor Race
Atlanta March 21 The steam roller dominates today as the legislature begins a decisive fight over the administration program The house and senate read the administration bill second time and move to refer and report It includes Blackburn's plan to inaugurate Governor elect Hugh Dorsey and oust Governor Harris but is tabled amid strong anti prohibition sentiment The day features determined house resistance and a lengthy session with roll call warnings and journal verifications.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Blackburn
Hugh Dorsey
Harris
Dorsey
Neill
Muscogee
Burwell
Temperance Committee
Spencer R. Atkinson
Jong
Jackson
Chatham
Atkinson
Journal
Bob Blackburn
Fulton
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Shepard
Sumter
Wellngton
Kitchin
Wilson
Costas Café Beautiful Adds Overland Delivery Car
Costas of Athens has added an Overland delivery car to its fleet, boosting ice cream and other treats delivery. The thirty-two horsepower vehicle is built stoutly and promises better service, with fuel economy over twenty miles per gallon, following a trend of fleets expanding in larger cities.
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Costas
Shemeelves
Atheny
Athens
War clouds loom as Germany likely to strike soon
A Amsterdam dispatch says Berlin expects a state of war with the United States within 48 hours. President Wilson plans a defense buildup, Congress to act on April 2, and the navy faces manpower and merchant marine questions. Major policy moves include recognition of Russia’s provisional government, readiness of Red Cross unit bases, guarding major rail bridges, and insurance readjustments for vessels in the war zone.
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Associated Press
London
Ams
Sterdam
Bern
Amsterdam
Berlin
United States
Germany
Congress
Washington
McKinley
Wilson
Russia
Provisional Council of Ministers
Francis
Petrograd
State Department
J L Lathem dies after jail break chase in Alabama
J L Lathem who escaped jail with six others including David D Overton, the Huntsville probate judge slayer, died tonight after a fight with a posse in a Birmingham suburb. Overton and Tony Malino were killed. four others remain at large as the posse hunts them. Includes local grocery ad text and contact details.
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Associated Prose
Birmingham
Ala
J. L. Lathem
David D. Overton
W. T. Lawler
Huntsville
Overton
Tony Malino
Congressman Brand Receives Summons For Extra Session
Congressman Charles H. Brand of Athens was summoned by telegraph to attend the extra congressional session called for Monday April 2. The Democratic caucus is set for Friday March 30, with Judge Brand urged to be in Washington early. He will depart Athens next Tuesday the 27th.
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Washington
Caucus
Charles H. Brand
Athens
Champ Clark
Claud Kitchin
Judge Brand
American Bark Posted Over Due Confusion at Sea
London March 21 The American bark Brown Brothers owned by American Shipping Company Brunswick Ga has been posted over due The Brown Brothers with Robert Crawford second mate Pendleton Oregon and John Kelly a cook of Brunswick were the only Americans aboard The report notes confusion and limited crew details aboard the vessel.
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Associated Press
London
Brown Brothers
American Shipping Company
Brunswick, Ga
Brunswick
Robert Crawford
Pendleton
Oregon
John Kelly
Protests Over Adamson Decision Split with Labor Leaders
Washington march 2 President Gompers and AFL Secretary Morrison lodged a protest with Attorney General Gregory challenging the supreme court ruling that railroad workers rights to strike are limited by public interests. Gompers called the statement reactionary despotism of Russia and Mexico and out of step with the republic’s free institutions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gompers
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Gregory
Supreme Court
Russia
Mexico
Republic
Switchmen to Profit by the Adamson Law
New York March 21 Switchmen of the New York Central will gain Adamson law benefits dating January 1 by voluntary act of the company on par with members of the four brotherhoods the announcement said.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Central
Four Brotherhoods
Negro 18 Held Without Bail For Murder Trial
Jacksonville Fla March 21 The coroner s jury ordered George Thompson the negro who shot and killed Edmund J Murch a retired Bangor Maine capitalist yesterday held on a charge of murder without bail.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fis
George Thompson
Edmund J. Murch
Bangor
Maine
Police suspect two German sailors escaped in Philadelphia
Police in Philadelphia, March 21, still believe two German sailors escaped despite the Navy Department stating all sailors from the two German cruisers that attempted to escape have been accounted for. Local authorities are pursuing the theory of the two fugitives.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Spanish Mackerel At 15 Cents A Pound
Western Market advertises Spanish mackerel at 15 cents per pound with contact numbers 1446 and 1447 for orders or inquiries.
Britain Recognizes New Russian Government and Mesopotamia Advance
UK confirms recognition of Russia's provisional government as Russian forces move into Mesopotamia. Berlin rumors of food riots surface amid German munition workers strike. British War Cabinet to greet the Duma with a resolution to encourage the Russian government.
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Great Britain
Mesopotamia
London
Atlas
Allette
Crouzat Canal
Tigris
Diala
Bagdad
Polland
Berlin
Goddess of Health Head Stolen in Atlanta March
The Goddess of Health has lost her head and the Greek government is perturbed. The United States government is being asked to help locate the missing head. Governor Harris of Georgia has urged the public to assist, asking all Georgians to help find the goddess head. A humorous tone frames the incident amid official correspondence.
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Atlanta
United States
Lansing
Harris
Georgia
Executive Department
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