Administration Decides On Definite Course of Action
The Associated Press reports Washington on March 30 the administration has determined a definite course to meet German hostility. An official war declaration is expected after the congressional session begins, with no dissent at the final Viet meeting. Germany is accused of sinking American ships and plotting to involve Mexico and Japan, prompting a strong united stance.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Congress
United States
High Seas
Mexico
Japan
House
Organis A. 5
Fett
Republican’ Organization Committee
Rev Troy Beatty to preac h Lucy Cobb commencement sermon
Rev Troy Beatty longtime rector of Emmanuel Church Athens has accepted the invitation to deliver the commencement sermon for Lucy Cobb Institute. Commencement Sunday is May 27, the last Sunday in May.
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Emmanuel Church
Lucy Cobb
Troy Beatty
Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
Southern railroads seek general freight rate increase
Officials of nearly all Southern railroads join others in pushing a general freight rate rise. The amount is undecided but a committee led by Green of Southern Railway will determine the percentage sought.
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Associated Press
Washington
South
Ee Wore . Com
Green
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Readable fragments list fruit vegetables and meats on sale. Mentioned items include ripe strawberries at 224%4c, grapefruit 75c per dozen, oranges from California and Florida, Washington State apples, celery, headed lettuce, cauliflower, carrots, eggplants, soup bunches, and Frank's Meat Treats with phone contact 1131.
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Florida
California
Washington State
Frank
Bar Meeting and Local Market Ads Almanac
Bar meeting announced by Judge Cobb to organize a calendar this morning at 11 in the Superior Court Room. Also local ads list Fresh Turnips Celery Snow White Cauliflower Iceberg Lettuce Star Hams Bacon and Butter prices. Mention of Benson release and Nelson bark Braul reference. ZIMMERMANN EXPLAINS MEXICAN PROPOSITION noted.
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Cobb
Superior Court
Thos. F. Green
Westphalia
Benson
Norfolk
Silas
Entente Monarchs Tottering on Throne Says Catholic Leader
In a speech to the Reichstag Dr Peter Spain head of the Catholic 4 Center party declared that the monarchs of all Entente nations are tottering on their thrones and those ousted would have been dethroned if they had stayed. He said the Italian throne is unstable and warned that America and Germany could clash with Germany prepared. In Salt Lake City the Episcopal Church displayed the American flag beside the cross at St Marks cathedral to show loyalty amid the crisis. New York Mayor Mitchells committee reported 620000 people have signed the loyalty declaration for President Wilson, underscoring broad civic support.
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Berlin
Peter
Spain
Catholic 4 Center Party
Reichstag
America
Germany
Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
St. Marks
New York
Mitchel
Committee On National Defence
Wilson
China Denies Li Yuan Hung Breaks With Germany
Washington reports the Chinese legation says President Li Yuan Hung did not express regret over China severing diplomatic ties with Germany. Villa atena and loses. 800 killed and prisoners. Chihuahua City fights 3500 cavalry, 500 taken prisoner, 360 killed. German raider crew lands 200 at Rio Janeiro. sailors drown. Escaped Germans seen at a club in Mexico. Republicans fail to decide on organization. Local ads note vegetables, fruit, oil, and market items at Williamson’s.
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Associated Press
Washington
Li Yuan "Hung
China
Germany
Villa Aten
Chihuahua City
Villa
Battery A Georgia Field Artillery Called to Service
Special to the Banner. Atlanta March 30 The War Department ordered Battery A of the Georgia Field Artillery into service to guard postal commercial and military channels in Georgia. The order came from the president and Governor Harris acknowledged receipt and routed it to Adjutant General Nash for execution.
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Georgia Field Artillery
Atlanta
United States
Georgia
United States War Department
Harris
Nash
Big House Welcomes Richards at Colonial Theater
A full house greeted Richards last night at the Colonial with varied tricks and illusions. A live baby prize sparked audience nerves as Miss Crystal Williams introduced the act and a ducky number repeated for responses. Matinee today at 3:30 with candy for children, evening show at 8:30. prices 10 20 cents matinee and 19 20 30 cents evening.
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Big House
Wizard Richards
Richards
Colonial
Misa Crystal Williams
Fine Suits for Boys Made of Merchant Tailors Remnants
Georgia shoppers are urged to buy boys suits made from Merchant Tailor remnants by Head and McMahan. The ad promises affordable Athens garments, with savings of five to ten dollars per suit, plus emphasis on sewing machines as a better investment than fixtures.
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Head and McMahan
Georgia
Athens
Brad & McMahan
More Than Seventy Added To Red Cross List Yesterday
More than seventy members were added to the Red Cross in Athens yesterday, bringing in individuals from Jefferson and nearby towns. Names include Ruth Stephens Lewis Richardson J C Turner W H Smith and others. committees named to oversee sessions are listed with group chairs and volunteers in attendance.
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Red Cross
Fed. Cross
Athens
Jefferson
J. P. Proctor
Ruth ‘Stephens
Irs
Lewla Richardson
J.‘C. Turner
W._H. Smith
Wills
M. Bryan
Fiona Colley
Olen
M. Matron
Hidden Check Puzzle In Sunday Banner Adverts
A puzzle promises a $5 prize in Sundays Banner featuring multiple local ads with extra letters. Read ads to extract superfluous letters, form a sentence revealing the hidden check location, and claim the reward.
Community rally unites Clarke County for school beautification
Speakers traveled from Athens to Tallassee Road to support a school beautification drive. Miss Flanigan, Miss Oliver, and local teachers joined a campus and community effort backed by Chancellor Barrow and Dr Odum. A University MC and an 8-member glee quartet performed as residents rallied to raise 33 for the project amid a crowded turnout.
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Tallassee
Barrow
Pr. Odum
University
Fowler’s
Arnold & Abney Retail Groceries and Oysters
Arnold and Abney advertise a variety of fresh produce and seafood including Norfolk oysters, cauliflowers, rutabagas, iceberg lettuce, celery, yams, and melons. The notes mention their phone number 1076 and a sale on fresh Lady Fingers macaroons from Arnold and Meney. Local delivery planned with afternoon hours.
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Arnold & Meney
Germans Enter the Russian Trenches Rebuffed in Actions
France affirms adherence to humanitarian law amid inquiry into reprisal measures for German actions. British forces seize three more Somme villages as they press toward the Peronne-Fins road. Berlin concedes retreat east of Neuville St Vaast with Canadian losses. Petrograd reports Russian offensives near Riga.
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France
Paris
Mier Ribot
Chamber of Deputies
Somme
Berlin
Peronne-Fins Road
Neuville St. Vaast
Petrograd
Riga
Western Market Tumay Dressed Osh Country Items
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Western Market, dresses, and assorted items with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases. No coherent event or names to anchor a full summary. report reflects incomplete listing from a shop or ad page.
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