Americans Fight Alongside Allies in Key Action
Atlanta reports a major seizure of flour amid federal penalties. Elberton Grocery Company faces up to 910,000 in fines and years in prison for hoarding 6380 barrels of flour, violating food control rules. Biberton firm’s on hand assets seized. 4000 barrels stored, 1880 on track. Andrew M. Soule, U.S. food administrator for Georgia, orders immediate storage and accountability.
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Elberton Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Pilice Soule
Athens
Grocery Company
Mber 4On
Food Administration
Hiberton
Copeland Grocery Company
Elberton
Thea
Andrew M. Soule
Fon
Fatal shooting during capture of deserter in Barrow County
In Barrow and surrounding counties an attempted arrest of deserter Ernest Hayes led to a battle at his parents home near Winder. Deputy Long was killed, Sheriff Crow wounded, Hayes and father wounded. mother and sister arrested. Officers and Hayes family face federal and state charges.
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Winder
Barrow County
Athens
United States
B. B. Landers
W. A. Crow
Gainesville
Sheri Long
Hall
Chestnut Mountain
Jower Hall County
Ernest Hayes
Winder National Guard
Camp Wheeler
Barrow
Jackson
Lower Hall County
R. L. Hayes
Deputy Long
Aes
Sheriff Crow
Hayes
Fresh Fish At Western Meat Market Selina Style
The Western Meat Market lists fresh shad Spanish mackerel and other kinds of fish for sale. Details show contact numbers 1446 and 1447 for buyer inquiries and availability.
Americans Give the HMS Bigger Dose of Their Own Medicine
With the American Army in France, March 26, the American artillery shells towns held by Germans and gas attacks in the Toul sector. German batteries opposite Toul retaliate, but the gas from American shells is reported twice as large as that received. Richecourt north of XIVray, a target of American patrols, has been abandoned so far.
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HMS
Associated Press
France
Toul
Richecourt
Xivray
London
War Office
Roye
Ser
Moncy
Scaife
Aginalritish
Somme
Vice President Opens Campaign in Wisconsin Battle
The vice president declares Wisconsin Republicans face a national test as primaries expose disloyal votes needed for any senatorial victory. He argues no Republican can win the U S Senate without such primary support, framing the state as a trial before America and the world.
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Wisconsin
Associated Press
America
Senate
The
United States
House Passes Postal Measure
Washington March 26 The House passed a bill granting permanent salary increases of 10 to 20 percent to nearly all postal employees. The measure funds postal savings stamps, allocates 300000 for motor truck service experiments mainly to move food to big cities, and sets a maximum air mail delivery charge of 24 cents per ounce.
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iBy Associated Press
Washington
House
Last Day to See Cleopatra in Athens
Today is the final opportunity for Athens residents to view the acclaimed Cleopatra photo drama. A matinee at 1 p.m. and an 8:30 p.m. night show mark the last Athens screenings of the film featuring Theda Bara. Do not miss this notable entertainment event.
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Athens
Cleopatra
Theda A Ares
Government Uses Substitutes to Save Wheat for Soldiers
Government urges use of peanut flour soya bean flour country ground graham and whole wheat flour as substitutes to conserve wheat for soldiers. Advocates Arsold and Abnoy as examples of alternative ingredients for home kitchens and public institutions.
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Arsold & Abnoy
Defenders Hold Line as German Aims Grow Fainter
Across the Somme front British French and American troops hold positions with renewed stamina. German efforts falter as casualties mount with estimates reaching 400000 Germans and 150000 Allies. Paris and Washington report Allied forces tightening their hold and planning a potential counter move along the Oise left bank near Noyon.
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Streag
Aris
St. Quentin
Oise
Noyon
War Office
Snes
Explosive Firewreck Destroys Jersey City Factory Area
Fire in Jersey City near Jarvis Wr Company severely damages a building and repair shops on Waterfront. The blast, reported shortly after 8 pm, shatters hundreds of storefront and house windows as a strong northerly wind drives debris. several injuries reported and authorities investigate the mysterious explosion.
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Jersey
Cty
Associated Press
New York
Marth
Jarvis Wr Compny
Jeray City
Erie Fallond
Extt
Lorrie
Government to Send Speakers to War Rally in Athens
Government sponsored war rally set for Friday evening at Colonial Theater in Athens. Not a fundraiser or subscription event, speakers include Miss Katherine Lynon, Capt Leslie Vickers, and Dr Jore M Pound presiding with musical support. Public urged to attend to hear National Committee on Patriotic Societies members explain the war situation and patriotism. The event begins 7:30 p.m. Friday March 29 with open seating and no admission charges.
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T Ny
al Lewis
National
Leslie Vickers
Katherine ‘Synon
Washington
National Bureau of Information
Bach
Colonial Theater
Jore M. Pound
Haughey
Lesle Vickers
France
William Mather Lewis
America
Audley Morton
Senate Seethes Over War Readiness Shortfalls
Washington March 3 1917 Democrats and Republicans condemn war effort delays amid German push on France. Senator Lodge calls this a wasted year after spending 840 million on aviation with no fighting planes in France and only two ships built for the delivery of artillery and soldiers by the shipping board.
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Associated Press
Washington
America
Senate
France
Leonard Wood
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
General Pershing
Hotel Proprietor William McCartney Dies in Washington Ga
William McCartney aged about fifty, proprietor of a Washington Georgia hotel, died suddenly this morning at the Georgian hotel after a half hour illness. He fell ill shortly after retiring, called a physician, and died after the doctor arrived.
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William McCartney
Washington, Ga
Russia Seeks U S Help in Rail Reorganization
Moscow on March 26 reports the council of commissioners authorizing the railway commissioner to employ the military to enforce orders for reorganizing railway service and requesting the United States permit John F. Stevens, head of the American railway commission, to come to Russia at once to assist.
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Moscow
Council of Commissioners
United States
John F. Stevens
American Railway Commission
Russia
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