Lusitania Sunk Off Ireland. Passenger Toll Uncertain
News reports from London and Washington detail the Cunard liner Lusitania torpedoed and sunk off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland. Initial notes claimed all aboard saved, but later bulletins and eyewitness accounts suggested many casualties, with 1253 passengers listed and survivors to be confirmed.
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London
Cunarder
Lusitania
New York
Irish
Queenstown
Cunard
Ireland
Cunard Company
Old Head
Kinsdale
Naval Station
Cork
Clyde Bank
Elbert Hubbard
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Kinsale
Exchange
Liverpool
Japan and China edging toward crisis avert signals
Official advices report the Oriental crisis averted as Japan modifies demands and awaits China's reply to the ultimatum. Naval and military preparations are rushed with five transports and many warships heading toward China, amid government efforts to avoid rupture.
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Washington
Japan
China
Georgia Tech baseball series rained out in Atlanta
Rain spoiled the opener as Georgia and Tech failed to play yesterday in Atlanta. A single game is planned today with a three game series, one in Atlanta and two in Athens. A special 8:30 morning train from Athens expected to carry hundreds of students and the Georgia band with eager rooters.
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Georgia
Tech
Atlanta
Sanford
Bean
Athens
War updates depict ongoing battles across Carpathians Galicia
Vienna reports Russians retreating across Beskids as Austro German forces press them. Petrograd notes Galicia battles turning into a major clash. Western front reports poor weather and little fighting. Italy and Japan face rising tensions while China accepts Japanese proposals to avert rupture.
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Carpathians
Galicia
Vienna
Beskids
Eastern
Petrograd
Italy
Japan
China
Local Produce Sale by Arnold & Abney
Arnold and Abney advertise a series of fresh produce and baking items with prices. Three quarts Irish potatoes and 3 pounds yellow squash at 25 cents each or per deal, two quarts string beans for 26 5 cents, three bunches carrots for 25 cents, lettuce at 10 cents or 3 for 25 cents, one pound Old Fashion Cake at 25 cents, two quarts cranberries at 2 cents, home grown cucumbers and fresh beets at 10 cents per bunch.
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Arnold & Abney
Rowland Plans Expansion as New Firm Forms in Athens
Mr. C A Rowland, president of the Rowland Company, buys stock from several holders and launches Myers Distributing Company with J R Myers S A Hord among incorporators. The move adds a general warehouse and storage operation, including cotton handling, leveraging Georgia depot facilities as a sign of confidence in Athens and the surrounding region.
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Athens
C. A. Rowland
Rowland Company
J. R. Myers
J. H. Bradberry
L. M. Bernard
S. A. Hord
Mr. Rowland
Rowland
Georgia
Superior Court
Myers Distributing Company
Mits-Is
Fire Destroys Part Of Mrs Dure Residence On Clayton Street
Early morning blaze at 5:30 damaged the roof of Mrs M E Dure's home at 162 Clayton Street. Rain all day worsened losses to household goods. Mrs Dure and daughter Mrs Henrietta Ussery thank neighbors and Chief McDorman for extinguishing flames and shelter that saved much content in the two story house once owned by Julius Cohen.
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M. E. Dure
Clayton Street
Lusitania Passengers Noted In City Circles
Mr Charlie Hill representing the English American Tobacco Company was aboard the Lusitania yesterday. He was a friend of Dr. Broughton and of Mr. and Mrs. A.S. Parker of this city. Also mentions local markets with beans cabbage potatoes and hens from King Hodgsions and Deep Rock Ginger Mili.
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Charlie Hill
Limb falls cuts out city light in storm on Hancock Avenue
A falling limb from last night’s storm snapped a wire on Hancock avenue, cutting the electric company's circuit that serves downtown. The outage lasted over an hour, affecting many phones including several company lines, a rare interruption after six years. Fresh country butter and eggs. King Hodgson's.
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Electric Company
Hancock Avenue
Cloverhurst Country Club Annual Meeting Tonight
The Cloverhurst Country Club holds its annual meeting this evening at 7 30 at the club house. Supper will be provided and many important matters are to be discussed. It is earnestly desired that every member be present.
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Chamber of Commerce
Knights
Athens
Grand Lodge
Cloverhurst Country Club
Te Club
Indian River Oranges and Fresh Cakes Ad
Local notice promoting Indian River oranges grape fruit fresh golden and raisin cakes made Friday afternoon with fresh potato chips available for sale.
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Indian River
Arnold & Abney
Torrey Sermon On Gods Love At Rainy Torrey Meeting
Dr. Torrey spoke at a rain soaked Torrey meeting about Gods love, citing I John 4 8 and Hebrews 12 6. He contrasted liberal views with biblical teaching and offered four facets of love including pardoning chastening sympathy and self sacrifice supported by Bible verses and personal anecdotes.
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First Methodist Church
Mr. Milam
Dr. Torrey
John
Moody
Christ
Torrey
Chas. N. Crittenden
Jesus
Mr. Crittenden
Charlie
Florence
Yale
Howard Bell
Germany
Reuben
China
Calvary
Aid
Spirits England Plans Prohibition on Young Spirits Sales
An official statement says most mischief is caused by raw fiery spirits, so the government proposes taxing substitution through complete prohibition of selling spirits under three years old. Time will be allowed for storage. Beer duties remain, wine duties are withdrawn.
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Associated Press
London
Tornado Hits Peedee Section Killing Several in South Carolina
A tornado swept the Peedee region of South Carolina causing seven deaths and many injuries. Clarendon Orangeburg Darlington and Marlboro counties suffered extensive damage to homes trees and crops. In Manning and Clarendon county the business district was destroyed with three deaths. A girl and her little brother died on a Marlboro plantation. The Marlboro jamshouse was wrecked and details are delayed due to wire service outages.
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Associated Press
Columbia
S. C
Peedee
South Carolina
Clarendon
Orangeburg
Darlington
Marlboro
Manning
Marlboro County
Details of Game At Tech Georgia Benefit Service
A report notes Poss Place on College Avenue will post game details this afternoon about Tech versus Georgia in Atlanta and invites friends to enjoy the service. The account then shifts to a sermon describing Jesus trial and crucifixion, stressing God’s love and urging action. A bridge keeper recalls a drowning incident linked to a swinging drawbridge as a moral frame. Dr Torrey shares a jail release story guiding a man to faith, while a Scotch testimony prompts reflection on love and redemption amid prayers. Mr Milam concludes with a song and closing remarks.
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College Avenue
Tech
Georgia
Atlanta
Jesus
God
Torrey
Minneapolis
Mr. Milam
Christ
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