Fire Devastates Augusta Core. Millions Lost
Special correspondence reports a massive blaze in Augusta from the Dyer office building to Cotton Row, destroying the Empire and Augusta Chronicle, with tens of blocks, including Cotton Row, burned. Estimated losses in the millions and thousands homeless as fires spread with high winds. Local Nashville fires threaten East Nashville, destroying 36 blocks and causing one fatality and extensive damage.
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Anguila
Dyer
Augusta
Fife
Charleston
Columbus
Niga Bank
Empire
Augusta Chronicle
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal
Augusta Evening Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Cumberland
Miies
Hazel Dawn Detec tive My Lady Incog
Hazel Dawn stars as a southern society belle who becomes a detective to save her home in My Lady Incog. The film blends thrills romance and comedy with a Jacksonville Florida location background and strong artistry by Dawn.
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Hazel Dawn
My Lady Incoy
Paramount Pictures
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Florida
S—S
Fire danger warnings amid March winds in three Texas cities
The city reports appalling property losses from fires in Augusta Nashville and Paris Texas. The mayor and fire chief urge citizens to exercise extraordinary caution this March and use all precautions to prevent fires during windy days when spread risk is high.
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Augusta
Nashville
Paris
Texas
China resumes republic rule as monarchy rejected
A state mandate from Peking announces the abandonment of the monarchy and the restoration of the republican form of government. Yuan Shikai rejects the imperial throne and resumes the presidency as imperial documents are turned to the state council to reconvene the senate and resume the republic.
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Associated Press
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
State Council
Senate
British and Russian Frontlines in Verdun and Bukowina Shifts
London reports indicate German gains at Haucourt hill near Malancourt while Allied counterattacks repulse assaults from Ava court wood to Malancourt. Fighting persists near Douaumont, Vaux, and the Argonne. Russia claims Ispahan in Persia and reports trench gains near Lake arocz. The Galloper lightship is torpedoed near the Thames.
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Associated Press
London
Verdun
Haucourt -Hill
Malancourt
Malancourt Wood
Avacourt Wood
Douamont
Vaux
Argonne Forest
Postavy
Petrograd
Lake +arocz
Ispahan
Persia
Cernewitz
Bukowina
Thames
Athens Flag Day committee named for full preparations
The Athens Chamber of Commerce forms a general committee chaired by E. H. Dorsey to plan a large Flag Day program. A parade and music committees are organized, and the corner stone lay of the M C A building adds to the events. Washington coverage notes the Hay army increase bill proceeding in the House with debate on federalizing the National Guard and Gardener's amendment.
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Athens
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Dorsey
W. A. Capps
Herschel
H.W. Odum
A. C
Erwin
Fortson
Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Representative Gardener
West Point Cadet Roll Doubled by Chamberlain Bill
Washington March 22 the Chamberlain bill passed to double cadets at West Point. Only two senators Vardaman and Norris voted against it. The bill sets the appointment pattern with up to 200 enlisted by the president, two per congressional district, two per territory, four from the District of Columbia, two natives from Porto Rico, four per state at large, and sixty from the United States at large, raising attendance to 1300 to 1332.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thessenate
Chamberlain
West Point
Vardaman
Norris
District of Columbia
Porto Rico
United States
Young Harris revival meeting grows in power
The Young Harris revival continues to draw a large congregation despite blustery weather. Rev. P. A. Kellett delivered a strong gospel message from a Bible text inviting belief and prayer. Several older persons joined the church as services run at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM daily.
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Young Harris
P. A. Kellett
City Council Plans Read Of Ordinance On Works Expansion
City officials met with Mayor R. O. Arnold to discuss improving and enlarging the city works. An ordinance has been prepared and will be read tonight. Extra Fancy requests. DELAWARE SHOP, Phone 1131.
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R.O. Arnold
Reverend Jarrell and family depart for Atlanta duties
Rev. C. C. Jarrell and family left yesterday by automobile for Atlanta where he will assume duties as commissioner for Emory University. Mrs. Jarrell and their daughter will stay with Mrs. R. F. Eakes in Decatur for several weeks as arrangements are made. Reverend James M. Morris, named to succeed Jarrell at the First Methodist church, will arrive next week from Birmingham. Extra Fancy Strawberries and other produce advertised at Delicatessen Shop and Williamson’s.
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C. C. Jarrell
Atlanta
Williamson’s Fresh Goods Highlight Produce Mix
A fragment lists Indian River Oranges Fine Grapefruit Sheep Nose Apples and Fresh Homeade Graham Flour Meal from Georgia with a casual storefront tone. The text suggests a small market or general store display featuring assorted fruits and grains.
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Indian River
Sheep Nose
Welllamson's
Billie Burke in Peggy at Colonial Theater Today
A lively Colonial showing features Billie Burke in Peggy with Thomas H Ince directing. Continuous 3:30 p m to 11 p m showings promise popular crowds and special music as Burke appears in multiple roles in the beloved silent star's film.
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Peggy
Colonial Today
Colonial Theater
Billie Burke
D. m. - Haughey’s
Pegley
Burke
Thos. H. Ince
Miss Burke
Billie
The Wrong Door at the Vaudette and Blue Bird feature
The vaudeville page highlights The Wrong Door a five reel feature starring Carter de Haven and Clara Parker de Haven praised as a charming romance of youth with 5000 feet of film. Also listed are local ads for 10c kisses and assorted produce from Arnold and Abney including macaroons chips and fresh vegetables.
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Arnold & Abney
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