Bone Dry Reed Amendment Clears House in Prohibition Push
Washington and Atlanta reports detail the House passage of the bone dry amendment to the postal bill by 321 to 7, prohibiting shipments into dry states and banning liquor ads. The move aims for nationwide prohibition, with brewers backing the outcome and distillers opposing. Only Florida, Louisiana, and Texas may legally import whiskey after June 30 for personal use. other southern states remain dry.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Senta
Washington, D. C
Congress
Sherley
United States
National Board of Temperance
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Frida
Alexander Tops Pitcher Salaries With Record Contract
Philadelphia reports Alexander of the Nationals signed a two year deal at a record price, claimed to be the highest ever paid to a pitcher. The figure was not disclosed, but he had previously refused to sign for 10000, insisting on 15000 or quitting baseball.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Alexander
Philadelphia Natonals
Alexander Sfused
British Penetrate German Lines in Belgian Fronts
British official reports say German lines were penetrated deeply 650 yards south of Armentieres and 600 yards southeast of Ypres with heavy German casualties and lighter British losses. Verdurun region artillery activity. overall quiet elsewhere. In Austro Italian theatre bombardments and small raids continue. Berlin cites failed French Hill 185 capture and a British attack between Vardar and Lake Doiran. Sir Edward Carson warns parliament submarine menace remains grave and measures are in place.
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Associated Press
Armentieres
Ypres
Verdun
Berlin
Hill 185
Vardar
Lake Doiren
Macedonia
Edward Carson
Admirality
Parliament
Cuba Faces Complex Aftermath of Cuban Revolution
Reports from Havana indicate the Cuban Liberal revolt nears end but a complex political situation remains. President Menocal’s term ends May 20, and a special election in Oriente is needed before any re election. Alfredo Zayas is labeled a traitor amid alleged leadership, risking candidacy and possibly triggering a island wide vote. Quiet holds in Havana as both sides prepare for a decisive move at almaguey.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Havana
State Department
Menocal'e
Oriente
Alfredo Zayas
Zayas
Cuba
Almaguey
Food price rise to be probe by grand jury
Boston February 21 United States District Attorney George W Anderson announced a grand jury will launch a four part special investigation into the recent jump in food prices. The inquiry seeks to determine how far the price increases may violate federal and antitrust laws and whether any acts are obstructing competition.
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Associated Press
Boston
Grand Jury
United States
George W. Anderson
New Home Distilling Kettle Promises Quick Spirits
Local residents report advertising from a western kitchenware maker offering a kettle with an internal coil and small still setup for home distillation on a stove. The pitch hints at producing "little spirits" at home and disposing of wastewater through sewers, with a note linked to drought preparedness.
Million to Probe Food Conditions in Greater New York
Mayor Mitchell orders a thorough investigation of food conditions across Greater New York by the police health and charities departments. A Friday report will go to the board of estimates seeking a one million appropriation to buy food for distribution at fair prices. Rioting subsides but spreads to railway terminals with vegetables withheld from markets as women storm Brooklyn market and clash with police.
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Associated Press
New York
Mitchell
Police, Health and Charities
Greater
Board of Estimates
Eastside
Etty
Brooklyn
Goodrich Promotes New Coast Manager
Mr A E Cook, Pacific Coast Manager for B F Goodrich, is brought into the central Akron factory organization by General Sales Manager W C Rutherford. Cook now directs operations of 122 Goodrich ranches and thousands of employees selling products nationwide. Frank R Carroll succeeds Cook as manager of San Francisco and Los Angeles territories.
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Manuas
A. E. Cook
Pacific Coast
B. F. Goodrich Company
W. C. Rutherford
Mr. Cook
Rutherford
Oscar Capaay
Faeaea
Cook
H. QO. Miller
Akron
Miller
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Receiver appointed for St Andrews Bay Development Co
New York, Feb 21 B Bright Wilson of New York was named receiver for the St Andrews Bay Development Company which owns land electric light and power plants and other Florida property. Henry H Hanson filed suit seeking 27355 dollars and creditors claim about 260000 dollars. The stock value cited is 1700000 dollars held by New York business men.
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New York
B. Bright Wilson
St. Andrews Bay
Florida
United States District Court
Henry H. Hanson
Superintendent G G Bond Attends 2320 Meeting in Kansas City
Prof. G G Bond city schools superintendent leaves for Kansas City to attend the twenty third annual session of the National Department of Superintendents. He has attended this national gathering many times, a probable South record.
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G. G. Bond
Kansas City
National Department of Superintendents
Nation-Wide Association of Educators
South
Diocesan Council to Meet Macon April 18th
Atlanta Ga Feb 21 the Episcopal diocese of Georgia will convene in Macon on April 18 to select a successor to the late Bishop C K Nelson. Delegates to the annual council will serve as delegates to this council.
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Diocesan Council
Macon
Atlanta
Episcopal Church of Georgia
C. K. Nelson
Armenian Relief Efforts Reported Amid Refugee Crisis
A cable from Johns Masefield citing the relief committee in Syria notes many Armenians are in distress, with disease and displacement causing homelessness and hardship. The report highlights urgent aid needs and calls for assistance from international relief networks.
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Johns Masefield
The
Committee of Relief
Syria
CAR SHORTAGE STIRS CALLS FOR CONGRESS POWER
Amid reports of a widening car shortage, officials and investigators seek decisive action. The administration plans to appeal to Congress to take control, possibly placing the matter in dictatorial hands if necessary, as the interstate commission probes railroad yards for empty cars and widespread congestion.
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Associated Chicago
Congress
One killed and nine hurt in strike riot near refinery
Philadelphia February 21 A riot by wives of Franklin Sugar Refining Company workers led to one man dead and nine seriously injured as police and rioters clashed near the refinery. A woman was rescued and arrested after being dragged to safety by a police officer while carrying a baby. Florence Shadle was charged with inciting to riot.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Franklin Sugar Refining Company
Marelquenas Detkobae
Florence Shadle
Universal training plan to be drafted for Congress
Washington February 21 Secretary Baker after a White House meeting said universal military training will be prepared by the army general staff and war college experts and sent to Congress later this week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Army General Staff and
War College
Congress
Relative of Athens People Buried at Greensboro
Greensboro, N C Feb 21 The funeral of Mr John W Loving occurred here yesterday He died after a long illness at age 38 He is survived by his wife Lucinda Loving two sons Loving of Athens and Ing of Greensboro and Mrs C S Long and Mrs G F Ware of Rutherford N C Owing to the illness of a big little girl Hugh Loving of Athens could not attend this funeral Fashion now predicts two women sort of breeches of fashion as you might say Go to speak as it were
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Greensboro
N. C
John W. Loving
Lucinda Loving
Loving
Athens
Ing
Long
G. F. Ware
Rutherford
Hugh Loving
Railroads adopt drastic measures to meet freight shortage
Washington February 21 Drastic steps were taken today by the chief of railroads to cope with the acute coal and food shortages from the Mississippi to Maine. Data from the American road shows the situation improving and the likelihood of general famine or feedstuffs shortage easing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mississippi River
Maine
Colonels Coming to Train Here This Spring
The caretaker for the Louisville Colonels of the American Association has arrived to begin spring training. The first battery delegation is expected Saturday night March 3 or the following day, with remaining units arriving around March 10.
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Louisville
Colonels
American Association
Athenians Attend Great Meet In Lexington
Several Athenians travel to Lexington Kentucky this week for the Laymen's Missionary Movement conference of the Southern Presbyterian Church. The president and treasurer Mr C A Rowland and Mr W H Linton, the secretary, formerly resided here. Mr J A Morton also lived here and accompanied the group along with Dr Marion Hull of Atlanta.
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Lexington
Southern Presbyterian Church
Oranisation
C. A. Rowland
W.H. Linton
JA. Morton
Rowland
Morton
Marlon Hull
Atlanta
Winterville Social Notes and Local Accidents
Winterville residents attended visits and weddings with Athens and Camella links. Miss Laura McWhorter, Mrs Musgrove, and Miss Powell hosted and visited relatives. Mr Charles Pittard married Miss Cleveland Baggs in Atlanta. A school recital impressed patrons. A series of accidents wounded several townspeople including a baby’s death, Mr J W Noell losing a foot, Mr Hale improving, and a youth injuring a foot while clearing land.
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Laura McWhorter
Musgrove
Stephens
Lexington
Miss Powell
Athens
Annie Mathews
Camella
Atlanta
J. T. Pittard
Church Street
McWhorter
E. T. Hale
J. W. Noell
Hale
Todd
W. Fp, Hardeman
John T. Hardeman
Athens Represented at Great Good Roads Meeting in Boston
Frank C. Miller reports Athens and its chamber of commerce Good Roads Committee attended joint Great Roads Conventions in Boston February 6 to 9. Attendance exceeded 4000. sessions covered federal aid policy, road materials, tests, and methods. The group urged state led cooperation and opposed royalties on patented materials.
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Athens
Great Good Roads
Boston
Mechanics Building
Logan Waller Page
Office of Public Roads
Page
R. L. Morrison
Agricultural and Median College of Texas
Wm. R. Farrington
Masa
Highway Commission
Bert
H. E B. Breed
New York State Commission of Highways
Ellis R. Dutton
Minneapolis
Minn
FR. Williams
Cleveland
Ohio
John H. Gordon
Albany
N. Y
D. B
International Chase
United States
Frank 0. Miller
Man Fights Self in Daring Local Cafe Display
A nameless young man at a neighborhood cafe drew a crowd by boxing and wrestling with himself. He grew red faced and short of breath, head butting the well, striking the door post, and leaping onto a table before the scene subsided.
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Taat
Frayed Words and Fear Amid War at Home
Fragmented remarks describe public disorder and social critique as Denver women face gossip about reckless conduct and vice. A distant note claims seventy five thousand Germans will join a brigade, while confidence and courage waver between peaceful chores and warfare.
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Breaeres
Spring Garden
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Reed
House OF Representat
TVES
Lexander
Federal Grand Jury i
Goodrich
NEW Coast
MR. Co. &. Cook
Akron, Ohio
Will
Chicago Board OF Ral
ACT
Winterville
Southern
Cat Southern
Middle West
Bernea
Faa
Univeanty
Abtodhe
Loi le Bene Bulletin
Mcrae
West
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga
Denver
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