Willard Retains Heavyweight Title Over Moran in Ten Rounds
Jess Willard defeated Frank Moran on points in a ten round heavyweight showdown at Madison Square Garden. Willard kept Moran at bay with long jabs while Moran pressed inside, but failed to turn the tide as a large crowd watched the defense with receipts reported over 150000 dollars. Moran reflected that forcing the fight would have made it less tame, while Willard declined interview.
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Associated Press
New York
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Champain
Moran
Willard
England offers help with Clean-Up and Paint-Up week
England advertises special prices on painting and cleaning services during a Clean-Up and Paint-Up week. Calls to 813-4 directed to A A England for assistance.
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England
A. A
German Raider Greif Sunk in North Sea Naval Engagement
London reports the German raider Greif and the British auxiliary cruiser Alcantara were sunk after a naval engagement in the North Sea while attempting to break the blockade. Verdun artillery activity continues with fires caused by German shells as Russian forces face heavy attacks and offensive setbacks near Dvinsk.
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North Sea
Associated Press
London
Greif
Alcantara
Verdun
Paris
Dvinsk
Americans aboard Sussex torpedoed off Dieppe
Washington reports 25 Americans aboard the Sussex were told by Ambassador Page that only two were saved Edward Huxley and Francis Drake The ship was torpedoed off Dieppe with 60 to 80 wounded or killed Survivors later arrived at Dover with two injured and others aboard a French trawler
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Associated Press
Washington
Ambassador Page
Sussex
Dieppe
France
Edward Huxley
Francis Drake
Sharp
Paris
Boulogne
London
English Channel
Score Bridge
Avonmouth
State Department
Patrix
Lansing
Dover
C. H. Crocker
Edward Marshall
Charles Crocker
Wilder Penfield
Georgia Glee Club Pleases Savannah Audience
The Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club minstrel received warm praise in Savannah last evening. The ensemble, led by Bill Campbell and Peter Donaldson, impressed with songs, dances, and witty sketches. The program featured the mandolin quintet Blame It On the Blues, the University Four in Song Hits of the Day, and Far moreous readings. Alumni and guests occupied prominent boxes, adding to the festive college spirit.
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Georgia Boys
University
Georgia Glee and Mandolin Club
Mandolin Club
United States
Georgia
Bill” Campbell
Peter” Donaldson
Far
U. of G
Meldrim
Mas
W. W. Gordon
Lester Randolph
Lenore Hunter
Dorothea
Karen
G. L. C. Hunter
Androse Gordon
J. Dudley
Hall
Charles Macl
Alex Cassels
Hendree’ Norwood
Stes Pauline “Overton
Ox- Kinga
Emia Walthour
Ermine
Delia Lindsay
Alan ‘MacDonell
Carvel Carson
Porter Mackall
Lis
Eight Die in Western Tornado Path from Davis Oklahoma
Eight persons were killed in a farm house two miles east of Davis Oklahoma when a tornado struck the area. The path extended eight miles. Mrs C A Von der Leith and Ire H C Rhodes motored to Augusta yesterday.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Davis
C. A. von der Leith
H. C. Rhodes
Augusta
Villa Outwits Pursuers Heading for Hill Country
El Paso report says Villa split forces to hold Carranza troops at Namiquipa while a picked band moves toward the hills south of Matiera. Pershing says American cavalry pressed Villa as word arrives from Pearsons and Casas Grandes.
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el Paso
Villa
Namiquipa
Matiera
Pearsons
Casas Grandes
Pershing
Madera
Tutuaca
Sierera Madres
Vaudette Weekly Lineup Of Top Pictures
The Vaudette presents a varied weekly program with daily highlights. Monday features The Red Circle part two with Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and The Oval Diamond from Thanhouser with Barbara Gilray and Harris Gordon.
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Red Circle
Ruth Roland
Frank Mayo
Oval Diamond
Thanhouser* Co
Barbara Gilray
Harris Gordon
Sandy Bar
Hobart Bosworth
America
Gaumont Traveller
Wm. Russell
Unto
Crane Wilbur
Helen Holmes
Library of Congress sells book index cards to libraries
Washington March 25 The Library of Congress card division earns money by selling book index cards to libraries nationwide Its receipts last year totaled 59379 about 11000 more than expenses Mrs John P Campbell received a message that her father was critically ill in Washington City She departed on the Midnight train to reach his bedside
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Associated Press
Washington
Library ‘of Congress
John“P.‘Campbell
Washington City
Mary Harris Armour to Speak at Athens Prohibition Rally
Mrs. Mary Harris Armour, famed Georgia temperance and prohibition advocate, will address a mass meeting at the First Christian church in Athens on Monday afternoon April 9. The Georgia speaker is praised for potent, rapid-fire eloquence likened to a gatling gun by newspapers nationwide.
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Mary Harris Armour
Georgia
South
Athens
First Christian Church
Bnnlock County
Breeze
Union Springs
Ala
Mary Hartis Armour
Golden Age of
Atlanta
Waite Planned 10 Kill Others Too
From statements by Mrs. Margaret Horton the district attorney said authorities believed Dr Arthur Warren Waite who faced murder charges in the poisoning of his father in law John E Peck planned to kill Horton and her husband also. Horton and Waite shared a studio at a hotel under the names Dotter and Mrs A W Walters. Waite remained hospitalized.
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Associated Press
New York
Margaret Horton
Dooling
Arthur
Warren Waite
John E. Peck
Grand Rapids
Waite
Wable of contents for the Congressional Record
The Congressional Record will now include a printed index with each edition to aid locating topics of public interest. The change followed a request by the American Library Association noting libraries and readers struggle to find referenced items.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congressional Record
Senate
House of Representatives
The
Record
Athens Flag Day Plans Rally Meet Monday
Chairman E H Dorsey leads committees on arrangements for Athens Flag Day to be held April 11. A meeting for all committees and subcommittees is set for tomorrow Monday at 11 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce offices on Clayton street. Prompt attendance is urged to cover vital business efficiently.
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E. H. Dorsey
Athens
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Clayton Street
Former Villa Officers Flee El Paso Jail Toward New Orleans
El Paso reports that two former Villa officers, General Manuel Medinaviella and General Manuel Banda, have disappeared from the El Paso jail and are believed en route to New Orleans. They are last known to have been confined at the local jail in March.
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EL Paso
Cano
Namiquipa
Gavira
Villa Bisis
Wien
Villa
Associated Press
Tex
Manuel Medinaviella
Manuel Banda
New Orleans
Miller County Citizens Endorse Georgia Chamber
Miller county leaders meeting in Colquitt Ga. endorsed the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and formed the Miller County Chamber of Commerce. Temporary officers elected were L B Calhoun as president and S M Watson as secretary. A future session will appoint permanent officers and plan the chamber's work. Louis N Geldert is editor and publicist.
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Colquitt
Miller County
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Miller Couity Chamber of Commerce
Louis N. Geldert
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M. G. Micha
G. A. Mell
Mary Harris
Armour
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