Border Patrol Returns Fire as Mexican Federals Clash
Across the Rio Grande near Delrio and Torreon area reports describe clashes between American border patrol units and Mexican Federals and Constitutionalist forces. The Delrio exchange led to several American and Mexican casualties and multiple surrenders, with officials backing swift border punishment for cross border fire.
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Border Patrol
Associated Press
Ile Pass
Texas
To Delrio
Ican
Eagle Pass
Constitution
Gial
Col. Sibley
Fort Clarke
Rio Grande
Mc Mh
Delrio
Winterburn
Ted
Sam Houston
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
R Delrio
Strem
Washington Bucks
Bliss
Washington
Frank Ap
War Department
Army
General Bliss
Government surrenders in matter of Ulster Orangemen
London reports a clarified misunderstanding over officers refused to serve in Ulster. Premier Asquith, Sir Arthur Paget, and War Secretary explain a not-to-fight stance, with officers returning to Ireland after assurances they would not face Ulster combat. Parallel dispatches describe Mexican Federal actions and Villa forces near Torreon.
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Ulster
Orangemen
Associated Press
London
Asquith
Seeley
Arthur Paget
Ireland
Paget
Curragh
City Council Bans Minors From Pool and Billiard Rooms
In a called meeting the city council passed a strict ordinance prohibiting any minor from entering pool or billiard rooms, with fines up to 100 dollars for violations. The measure, drafted by City Attorney Jerome Michael, removes the need for parental permits and targets both operators and minors, aiming to curb betting and student distraction in pool halls.
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Jerome Michael
Gainesville
TROUBLES NEVER COME SINGLE
A boilerplate ad mental gag appears with sales pitch for Max Joseph's Department Store listing washable goods at 10 cents a yard and a carnival claim about Tuesday luck.
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Max Joseph’s Department Store
Demonstration of Gas Generator for Stoves at Fleming-Dearing
A demonstration of a famous gas generator for coal or wood stoves promises fuel savings of 1 3 to 1 2 with no labor smoke ashes or soot. Gas is made from kerosene oil and demonstrated daily at Fleming Dearing Hardware Co Orders taken at Jublin Bros Phone 153 Baking demonstrations run 2 to 6 pm Tuesday Thursday and Saturday Ladies especially invited adv String Beans Advertise your Wants.
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Fleming- Dearing Hardware Co
Jublin Bros
Adv
President Says Panama Toll Exemption Won Support of Minority Democrats
President Wilson commented that the Panama tolls exemption bill passed with Republican support, a move he says shows minority Democrats aided by Republicans. He warned of continued filibustering and suggested a possible delay in bringing the Sims repeal bill to a vote. Representative Thompson of Chicago indicated he would back the president on the toll exemption.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Baltimore
House
Progressive Party
Thompson
Chicago
Athens Industries Granted Tax Exemption
On motion of Councilman Betts and with amendments by Councilman Hinton the Athens Foundry and Machine Works Georgia Mattress and Spring Bed Company Athens Mattress Company and the Shirt Factory were exempted from the city's special tax for this year. The move aims to foster these enterprises that largely reinvest their receipts locally and provide employment.
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Betts
Hinton
Athens Foundry & Machine Works
Georgia Mattress & Spring Bed Co
Athens Mattress Co
Athens
Fire destroys five story Duke building in Durham
A fire in Durham totally destroyed the Brodie L. Duke office building, a five story structure. Reports say the loss exceeds half a million dollars and the blaze continues at midnight, the worst in Durham’s history.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Brodie L. Duke
Durham
Officer John Donovan at the Crystal Today
A big Athens program features the Vitagraph epic Officer John Donovan in two parts plus Lubin special Smiles of Fortune in one part and Eliene The Heart of a Gypsy in two parts. Also shown a Vitagraph comedy. Six reels total. Admission 5 and 10 cents. adv.
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Athens
John Donovan
Lubin
Eliene
Reverend Cartledge Leaves for Greensboro Evanglical Meetings
Rev. S J Cartledge of Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church departed yesterday afternoon for Greensboro to assist in a series of evangelical meetings for ten or twelve days. Mrs Cartledge and the children accompany him to visit relatives during the stay.
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S. J. Cartledge
Greensboro
Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
Athens Trade Association plans two big trade days
Merchants urged to join the Athens Trade Association and receive advertising, as two excursion trains and a mass distribution campaign prepare to boost Athens as a Georgia trade center. Plans include advertising posters, by laws, schedules, and member recruitment ahead of April meetings.
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Athens
Lula
Union Point
Georgia
A. H. Sikes
Advertising and Transportation Committee
BE. H. Dorsey
Athens _ Trade Association
Advertising Committee
Southern
W. A. Sanges
Cahirman Cohen
Elbert Hubbard
Merchants
Roosevelt Exploring Party in Brazil Report Silent
New York March 23. The American Museum wired the American consul at Para for further advices on the accident to Colonel Roosevelt and his exploring party in Brazil. No word has come from the party since Sunday when Anthony Fiala said over the wire that he had lost everything in the river.
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Associated Press
New York
American Museu of Natural History
Para
Roosevelt
Brazil
Anthony Fiala
Athens Drama League to Organize Study Circles
Members of the Athens Drama League and others meet at Lucy Cobb Institute parlors tonight at 8 15 to organize study circles across the city. Attendees urged to bring suggestions for outlining the work. Tonight 8 16 L C I parlors.
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Athens Drama League
Lucy Cobb Institute
County officers primary set for May ninth
County Democratic executive committee fixes May 9 for the county primary. Entries close April 20 and registration books close April 7. Fees set at 35 for clerk tax collector receiver sheriff and treasurer with 20 for county commissioners. Coroner and surveyor exempted from fees. Commissioner nomination to follow state primary. Chairman Howell C. Erwin to issue detailed rules. Record shows unusually high attendance.
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Democratic Party
Howell C. Erwin
Classic Theater Today Shows The Buccaneers Feature
Three reel feature The Buccaneers screens at Classic Theater with Haughey's Orchestra providing the 7:30 performance.
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Classic Theater Today
The
Buccaneers
Haughey
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Arnold & Abney
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Crystal
Athens Trade Association
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Dorsey
Sam Cephers
Minnie Cephers
Colored Friendship
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