French and British Gains and Danton Sinking Report
French and British forces report gains on all fronts as Danton sinks after a submarine torpedo strike in the Mediterranean. About 296 killed, 306 rescued. French liner Rochambeau reaches Bordeaux with 107 Americans aboard. survivors from the Illinois tanker Minois reach Southampton after submarine attack. deportations from invaded northern France expected to resume.
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Senate Dry the administration bill in Georgia senate
The Georgia senate approves the bone dry prohibition bill amid debate on referendum and trimming the commissioner's powers. The bill draws tighter penalties and expands sheriff power to halt moonshining, with medicinal exceptions tightly supervised. In the House the drive remains to keep provisions absolutely bone dry, defeating a medicinal exception and rejecting a caffeine ban on Coca Cola style drinks.
Naval government over new islands set for Danish West Indies
Washington reports the administration has determined naval government for the Danish West Indies with a formal announcement to follow. Arrangements for raising the American flag are to be expedited due to the looming war with Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Appointees Hold Amid Georgia Oil and Fertilizer Offices
Attorney General Clifford Walker has issued an opinion at the request of Commissioner J. J. Brown confirming the new commissioner may not remove appointees to oil and fertilizer inspector posts created by former Commissioner J. D. Price except for cause.
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Clifford Walker
J. J. Brown
J. D. Price
Government forces defeat rebels near Camaguey Santa Clara
Government forces under Colonel Collazo operating near Camaguey and Santa Clara dispersed a rebel column after a sharp engagement. The pursuit of the fleeing rebels continues.
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Associated Press
Havana
Collazo
Camaguey
Santa Clara
State Senator Crane Convicted of Embezzling Funds
In Tampa Florida on March 23 former State Senator James HB Crane was convicted of embezzling 20000 from Hillsborough county road funds. A sentence was delayed pending appeal. Crane has already repaid 9000 to the county.
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Fla
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Hillaborough County
Athens High Baseball Postponed By Weather
Athens High baseball was rained out yesterday as morning weather prevented travel to Madison for the scheduled game with A and M. The game will be rescheduled. A game with Commerce next week is probable and Gainesville games the following week are listed as possibilities.
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Wet weather cancels Athens girls basketball game
Athens High School girls versus Greensboro five was postponed due to rain as the Greensboro court is outdoors. No travel occurred from Athens to Greensboro. Also listed are Thornton's chocolate covered cherries at 49 cents a pound and fresh Sealshipt oysters, meats, and cranberries at Williamson's market.
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Plan To Send Allies Five Billions To Prosecute War
Washington reports outline a mobilization for total war with strong military and industrial preparations. No troop decision yet, but army, navy and industry to be ready. A loan of five billion dollars for the Entente is discussed, with emphasis on vast wartime sinews. Taft calls for sinking submarines on sight, while naval yards connect directly to Washington and a wartime push aims to bolster allied strength.
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Cyclone devastates New Albany Indiana killing and injuring many
A wind storm swept New Albany Indiana causing heavy loss of life and extensive damage. Authorities report twenty-five dead and about a hundred injured as stores and homes were demolished. The city’s lighting is out and rescue work proceeds slowly with aid sought from Louisville and state troops mobilized in Jeffersonville.
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Railroads Seek Freight Rate Hikes for National Demands
Washington reports that major U S railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise freight rates except on coal and ore with tariffs to take effect in thirty days. Eastern lines led the move, with western roads to follow, arguing rates are needed to meet wartime and national defense demands. The Southern railroad is expected to join.
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GAME TODAY GEORGIA VERSUS LOUISVILLE AT ATHENS
Georgia meets Louisville in a long awaited baseball game at Athens this afternoon with fair grounds and paid admissions General six cents grandstand fifty cents. Louisville lineup includes Roach Clemons Crossin and Mize among others while Georgia fields Wooten Wooten Quattlebaum Cheaves and Scheusler in a tense meet to settle the postponed clash.
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Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Florida Grape Fruit 75c a dozen Manatee River Florida Oranges Washington State Apples Ripe yellow Bananas Fancy White Celery Teeberg Lettuce Carrots Cauliflower New Potatoes Soup Bunches Fresh shipment Smoked Bloaters Fresh shipment Frank's Meats Phone 1131.
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Western Market Ad Stocks Fresh Produce and More
Spanish mackerel up to 150 pounds roes and dressed chickens listed at Western Market along with icebox lettuce celery beets spinach and carrots plus New Irish potatoes. Phones 1446 and 1447 provided for inquiries and purchases.
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Arnold & Abney
Williamson's Fresh Produce Ad in Florida Market
An ad fragment lists Florida oranges and grapefruit from ARNOLD & ABNEY and BUCHWALD groceries, highlighting extra fine carrots, celery stalks, cranberries, evaporated peaches and apples, jams, and various produce. It references Indian River fruits, fresh graham flour, and Williamson's as a sale point, with multiple phone numbers.
Prohibition Debate Divides Georgia Lawmakers Over Bone Dry Bill
Clarke representative O H Arnold returns home amid heated session on the administration bone dry prohibition measure. He opposes hasty railroad action and seeks public adoption via statewide vote, proposing Section 26 to wait for voter ratification at the next general election. The bill would tighten bans on transporting or possessing intoxicants, with exceptions for medicinal, mechanical, sacramental uses and a state enforcement framework.
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