Bloodiest battle of months reported near Ypres in Belgium
The April 21 dispatches describe brutal fighting southeast of Ypres as Germans try to seize Hill Sixty from the British. Paris cites 3,000 to 4,000 German losses defending the hill since April 17, while British counterattacks continue amid broader western front activity.
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London
Belgium
Ypres
Paris
France
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Hill Sixty
Frenchs
Carpathians
Bukowina
Hundred Fifteen Jurors Drawn For Griffin Trial Next Week
Judge Brand drew an additional batch of 113 jurors for the Griffin banking case in Athens. The list includes five ministers among the names, with Rev. A. A. Sullivan noted as moved from the city and thus not listed. The court continues to prepare for the trial, with the accused J. W. Griffin awaiting proceedings after prior delays.
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Brand
J. W. Griffin
Athens Banking and Trust Company
A. A. Sullivan
E. H. Scott
W. R. Duncan
J. Wilkins
Geo. F. Mygatt
W.A. Condell
Sam KE. Woods
A. A. Fambro
W. B. Newton
Ben A. Crane
Figar Levy
A. P. Fianigen
W. T. Myer
G Eo
W. Hollis
Lon G. Crawford
Fred H. McEntyre
C. W. Pittard
Geo. W. Joiner
Geo. T. Young
M. N. Pledger
Fire destroys Southern Cotton Oil plant injuring city area
The entire Southern Cotton Oil Company plant between the Southern Railway yards and Pulaski Street burned in the early hours. Loss estimated at 100000 to 125000 with buildings machinery and stock destroyed. Fire spread rapidly as fire fighters battled high heat and limited water. residents nearby were protected. Local manager J B Wier not informed until near total destruction.
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Southern Cotton Oil Company
Southern Railway Yards
Pulaski Street
J. B. Wier
Wier
Filery
Roosevelt on stand in Syracuse trial over party bosses
Theodore Roosevelt spent five hours on the witness stand in the New York supreme court at Syracuse detailing alleged machine politics and bi partisan boss rule. He said he learned from Murphy Democrats and Barnes led Republicans that they united to defeat independent reform efforts. He denied malice toward Barnes and called for good government. Cross examination looms as he faces Barnes’s lawyers.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Supreme Court
New York State
William Barnes
Barnes
Roosevelt
Murphy Democrats
Sulzer
Join Hennesy
Death of Former Congressman Jon M. Faison Reported
Associated Press reports the death of former Congressman Jon M. Faison of North Carolina in his home bathroom. The family did not reveal a cause, and officials have not issued an inquest or formal statement. Authorities note uncertainty as to whether the death was self-inflicted.
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Associated Press
Faison
N. C
Vormer
Jon M. Faison
North Carolina
Georgia Pension Payments Await Remittance to Complete Rush
The 1915 state pension payments totaling about $495,000 will be issued next week as county tax remittances are awaited to cover all pensions. About $600,000 has already been paid this year. law requires all pensions to be paid by May 1.
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Atlanta
FRAUD PAINT Warning on Low Price Paint
The author warns that choosing paint by price alone is risky and deceitful. The piece condemns ultra cheap options as fraudulent, arguing many claim superiority while the best remains uncertain among a few. It cautions consumers to avoid low price schemes that cheat buyers.
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Mars
Teddy's take on Pinchot firing in Belgium shocks world
Theodore Roosevelt weighs in on the uproar over Gifford Pinchot's dismissal abroad, expressing curiosity about the reaction and noting the broader implications for U S policy and public opinion.
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Teddy
Gifford Pinchot
Belgium
Delegates Named For Southern Sociological Congress
Athens adopts a push to appoint delegates for the Southern Sociological Congress in Houston. Mayor Dorsey names Dr C M Strahan Capt J W Barnett Col M G Michael John Welch Dr J P Proctor I H Goas C D Flanigen Joe M Hodgson J P Tibbetts H R Palmer to represent the city. Bankers plan their annual meeting in Athens, with no protest from the city.
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Athens
Southern Sociological Congress
J. B. McCullough
Nashville
W. F. Dorsey
Dorsey
Houston
C. M. Strahan
The
University For Georgia
J. W. Barnett
M. G. Michael
City School Board
John Welch
J. P. Proctor
Board of Health
I. H. Goas
C. D. Flanigen
Chamber of Commerce
Joe M .Hodgson
County Board of Commissioners
3. P. Tibbetts
H. R. Palmer
Athens Hosts Conference On Water Supply And Sewage
Athens residents attended a University of Georgia engineering conference on water supply and sewage under the school of engineering. Leaders including the health board president city engineer and waterworks superintendent stayed through sessions amid strong faculty student participation. Judge Hillyer recounted Atlanta artesian well efforts illustrating public belief in ground water and the shift to relying on streams with scientific treatment. The article notes planned steps with the pardon board and governors as the case moves forward.
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Athens
School of Engineering
Strahan
Col
Griggs
Slack
Hillyer
Atlanta
Republic
Jefferson
Jackson County
South Georgia
North Georgia
Peruna credited with easing bowel trouble in Fort Worth man
Mr John D B Capers of Fort Worth Texas recalls a severe constipation episode years ago and says Peruna provided prompt relief. He reports repeated attacks since then and credits Peruna with easing symptoms when castor oil water or salts failed. He notes Peruna’s five qualities aided his recovery through Verena directing treatment.
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John DB. Capers
Fort Worth
Texas
Perrns
Capers
Verena
Superior Court Indicts Several in Grand Jury Session
Grand Jury returned many true bills. Indictments include Love Griffeth for bigamy and Allen Abrams for escaping from the gang. Several colored prisoners and some not yet jailed faced charges. No bills for Laurens Smith Hinton and W F Dobbs. Burglary indictments and vagrancy charges against several women were also recorded.
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Incorporation Young
Hinton
Williams
Love Griffeth
Allen Abrams
Laurens Smith
H. P. Hinton
W. F. Dobbs
D. R. Hinton
Wreck collapses kill and injure in Birmingham stores
In Birmingham Alabama a five story wall toppled during a storm causing many deaths and injuries as two stores were buried in debris. E A McLeod manager of the Atlantic Pack Tea Store was recovered. Three more unidentified bodies were found while rescuers labored to reach others buried. Also noting regional affairs Bulgaria and Italy edge toward conflict.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
E. A. McLeod
Atlantic Pack
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H. H. Jackson
W. Green
H. E. Couch
C. C. England
W. T. Lester
H. T. Huggins
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J. H. Dosler
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H. C. Kirk
Asa Wier
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