German Intrigues Rumors Promised Action at War Front
Associated Press dispatch notes rumors of German moves and possible large scale actions. Reports discuss troop movements and potential deployment abroad as war efforts intensify.
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Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
1
Lloyd George backs woman suffrage in Commons vote
London March 28 Premier Lloyd George declared in the house of commons in favor of woman suffrage. He welcomed Asquith's electoral reform recommendation and the house expressed approval of franchise reform by a large majority. Asquith and Andrew Bonar Law endorsed women's right to vote with only a small opposing party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
Sats
Major R J Guinn to address State Normal School on insurance
Major R J Guinn longtime president of the State Normal School board and Fulton county insurance leader will address the school at commerce University on April 10 about special aspects of the insurance business. Other items note government tax certificates and labor mobilization plans as war uncertainties loom with discussions in Washington and Pacific coast shipbuilding plans.
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R. J. Guinn
State Normal School
Fulton County
Atlanta
Commerce, University
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Civil Service Commission
Capitol
D. C
Emergency Peace Federation
New York
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Theodore Brent
Pene Board
Athens Red Cross campaign nets hundred new members
The Athens Red Cross campaign surpassed the day’s goal with 100 new members and $100 in donations by dusk. Susie Cohen and Gertrude Van Straaten earned praise for bringing in 43 members in the afternoon. Three stations will operate today, continuing the drive to reach over 300 new members for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Tim
Advances Across Fronts Reported by British German French Forces
London and Paris report gains northwest of St Quentin. British cavalry seize two villages north of Rossel and push toward the St Quentin lambras road. Heavy German attacks near Champagne pierce French trenches, yet losses inflicted. Croisilles area contested with diverging reports. Monastir defense cited as repelled. Submarine threat noted with 2314 ships reaching UK ports and 2403 sailing. Transport Tyndarens hits a mine February 9 with Middlesex battalion aboard upholding traditions.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
St. Qudritin
Rossel
St. Quentin-lam- Bras
Champagne
Riga
Croisilles
German War Office
Croiailles
St. Quentin
Maison de Champalgne
Tyndarens
Admiralty
Middlesex Regiment
Relloat
Rpecus
Loyalty pledge spreads in Athens amid wartime pledge drive
A loyalty declaration to the United States surfaces in Athens, with Mayor R. Arnold and council members signing. The pledge, backed by H L Doherty Company and Athens Railway and Electric, aims to enlist thousands of Georgians, mirroring a national wave as the Red Cross and Chamber of Commerce join the effort.
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The
United
States
R. ©. Aronld
C. R
Dobbs
A. B. Davison
H. T. Tuck
R. T. Wright
E. K. Lampkin, Jr
Athens
H. L. Doherty Company
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Amercan
Loyal Legion
New York
Georgia Indiana Open 1917 Baseball Schedule At Athens
Georgia opens the 1917 season at Sanford Field against Indiana at 3 15 this afternoon. Coach Henderson works with a mostly new material as Indiana arrives after a Kentucky Tennessee trip hoping to prevail. Positions battle as Mize moves to shortstop and White Davis guards the hot corner with Gillis Crawford and David in the outfield setting the tone for a strong southern lineup.
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Sanford Field
Georgia
University of Indiana
Indiana
Athens
Kentucky
Tennessee
Henderson
Pot
Westbrook
Indi
Wooten
Tabor
Cheeves
Mize
Clements
White
Davis
Gillis
Crawford
David
Georgia Bone Dry bill passes as session adjourns
The Georgia legislature approved the bone dry liquor ban effective immediately after adjournment. The Senate backed the bill 33 to 1 with Governor Harris signing it tonight, ending all liquor deliveries in the state. The extra session lasted seven days with swift action and no conference sought.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Southern Express Co
Lquor
Georgia
Ate
House
Roscoe
Ott
Senate
Gine
Richards The Wizzard Again Amazes Audience at the Colonial
Richards The Wizzard offered a new program of thrills magic illusions and comedy at the Colonial theater last night audience size grew with each night proving the show’s popular appeal. A sensational act had a young woman shot from a cannon into a sapphire then found locked inside three trunks hanging in midair. Local youngsters supplied further comedy and the crowd enjoyed the performance with strong applause. A special matinee was announced for Saturday.
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Richards
Wizard” and ‘Company
Colonial Theater
Athens
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