Algonquin Sunk By Submarine With No Warning
The Algonquin, an American freighter carrying about 2000 tons of cargo and valued at $1.7 million, was torpedoed without warning on March 12 near the English coast. Ten Americans aboard including Captain A Nordberg were saved after the ship was boarded and blown up by a German submarine. The vessel had sailed from New York on February 20 bound for London and was among the first American ships to sail after Germany’s submarine campaign.
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Associated Press
New York
London
Plymouth
J. G. Stephens
Trymouth
American Star Line
United States
Germany
A. Nordberg
Washington
State Department
East Point
Philadelphia
Reacher Convicted of Flag Desecration in Church Yard
In New York on a Thursday morning Bouck White, linked to the Church and a Social Evolution group, and two segregation members were convicted of inserting and burning the American flag in a church yard melting pot. Eight other defendants were acquitted. The jury recommended clemency for the convicted.
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New York
Bouck White
Norwegian Steamer Lara Fastenes Sunk Not in Relief Work
London reports that the Norwegian steamer Lara Fastenes, previously said sunk in Copenhagen, is not involved in relief work. A representative of the commission stated this clarification today, distancing the vessel from Belgian relief operations.
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London
Norweg
Lara Fastenes
Copenhagen
Parole Application Filed for Ben Sanford
Notice of intention to apply to the parole commission has been posted by W. L. Erwin for Ben Sanford who faced a Clarke Superior Court charge of voluntary manslaughter with a ten year term set at an April 1, 1915 sentencing.
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Sanford
W. L. Erwin
Clarke Superior Court
Biddy Sits Season Starts Amid H. C. Of L. Rivalry
W R Timisul of this city reports a new season of sitting after fifty three eggs in two months a young hen geared to compete with H C of L. dynamics.
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W. R. Timisul
Evacuation of Baghdad and Persian Front Moves
Paris reports General Lyautey resigns as French war minister amid chamber turmoil. Baghdad evacuation continues as Turkish retreat to Samara. Russians push toward Samara and capture Kermanshah. In Galicia German forces storm Russian lines, capture prisoners. British press toward Bapaume and flank efforts. Russians advance from Persia toward joint strike.
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Paris
General Ly
Autey
Chamber of Dep
Utios
Bagdad
Constantinople
Samara
Kermanshah
Galicia
Berlin
Macedonia
Bapaume
Persia
Mistrial Declared in Anderson Versus Peeples Case
A mistrial was declared after jurors could not reach a verdict in the Anderson versus Peeples automobile collision suit. Judge West called for a verdict after about twenty six hours of deliberation with possible amounts from one dollar to 2500 discussed. Plaintiff sought 5000 in damages for alleged damages to his team and himself.
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West
Anderson
Peeples
Marcus McWhorter to Practice Law in Athens with Father
After April 1 Marcus McWhorter will relocate from Atlanta to Athens to join his father Judge Hamilton McWhorter in legal practice. He built a strong record in Atlanta as attorney for the Southern Railway and served as assistant solicitor general of the Atlanta circuit.
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Marcus McWhorter
University
Atlanta
Athens
Hamilton McWhorter
Southern Ralway
Attorney for Dreyfuss Dies at Fifty Seven in Paris
Paris report says Fernand Labori, famed attorney for Captain Alfred Dreyfuss, died today at age fifty seven. Labori defended Dreyfuss in the famous treason trial and was a prominent figure in legal circles. He died following a long illness, and his death ends a storied courtroom career spanning decades.
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Dreyfuss
Associated Press
Paris
Fernand Labori
Alfred Dreyfuss
Gerard reports far reaching effects of China severing Germany ties
Washington reports detail how China cuts relations with Germany impact on food, Allies, and war supply. Gerard, Lansing, and Polk review Berlin break, German treatment of Americans, and treaty shifts. China seizes German ships in Shanghai and passports German minister in Beijing.
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Gerard
China
Germany
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Berlin
State Department
Lansing
Polk
Carter elected Head Banker at Americus Woodmen meeting
Mr. R. E. Carter, past consul commander of Geo. B. Davis camp, was yesterday morning elected Head Banker of the Head Camp of the Woodmen of Georgia at their annual Americus meeting. Athens delegates included R. E. Carter, W. W. Beacham, J. H. McKinnon, and Capt. C. A. Von der Lieth of the Uniform Rank.
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R. E. Carter
Geo. B. Davis Camp
Woodmen of the World
Woodmen of Georgia
Americus
Athens
Messrs
W. W. Beacham
J. H. McKinnon
C. A. von der Lieth
Pardon Petitioned for Griffin After Long Prison Term
Notice posted at the courthouse states an application will be made on a Monday in April before the state prison board for a pardon for J. W. Griffin serving a term for violation of banking laws. The case has gone through higher courts and trials here thrice. Griffin, organizer and president of the defunct Athens Trust and Banking Company, has remained in prison about three years without bond. Attorneys signing the notice include H. M. Holden, Thomas & Thomas, Thos. J. Shackelford, and Shackelford & Meadow.
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State
J. W. Grifin
Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
H. M. Holden
Thomas &Thomas
Thos
J. Shackelford
Shackelford & Meadow
Congressman Brand to report on 12th
Congressman C H Brand received a message from Democratic Leader Kitchin directing him to report to Washington on April 12 four days before the special session convenes. The purpose is to participate in a party caucus regarding the election of a speaker.
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C. H. Brand
Kitchin
Washington
The Precious Shop Spring Sale Preview
Beautiful items were donated on Tuesday for Chapter A B s spring sale. An attractive collection of useful articles will be available, with early buyers given first pick when the shop opens. Easter sale timing to be announced.
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Waster Wrek
Fly-Swatting Campaign Urged Before Warm Weather
The Chamber of Commerce offers 25 for school prizes to encourage fly swatting if the board of education matches. A New York report notes Miss Catherine Brennan captured the first winter fly of 1917, preventing billions in future flies. Athens urged to exterminate typhoid breeding flies before next April, with help from the Board of Health and local churches.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Education
New York
Catherine Brennan
Edward Hatch, Jr
Merchants’ Association Committee
Brennan
Sanitary Department
Athens
Board “Health
Woman's Civic League
Woman’ S Club
Thec
Board of Health
Georgia Historical Society seeks expand Georgia reach
Prof Otis Ashmore of Savannah arrived in Athens after visiting Augusta to promote the Georgia Historical Society. He plans meetings with Georgians in Augusta Athens and Atlanta to broaden membership and publicize the new Georgia Historical Quarterly. Ashmore, former Savannah city schools superintendent, is the society's corresponding secretary and aims to engage residents statewide. He will sign new memberships, with a 5 annual dues for non Savannah residents.
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Otis Ashmore
Savannah
Athens
Augusta
Georgian Historical Society
Georgia
Ashmore
Georgia Summer School
Grier
Gavannah Morning News
Andmore
Georgia Historical Society
Savan‘ah
Air
Hodgson Hall
Society
Lawton B. Evans
John B. Cummings
Preston R. Brooks
History Department
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Mark Howell
Alex C. King
King
German plot alleged to dynamite reservoir heard in Jersey City
Rumors of a plan to dynamite a seven billion gallon reservoir at Boonton to flood the Pasalc Valley prompt Jersey City authorities to ask Governor Edge for a military guard. Police report a German officer observing the reservoir and two men photographed the area. A soldier at Fort Bliss, Alexander Fruchter, is under arrest on desertion charges amid reports of German papers and suspected ties to border plots. An undercover link to Carranza officers in Chihuahua to raise German reservists is noted as confirmation.
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Jersey City
N. J
Boonton
Pasalc
Edge
Antwerp
el Paso
Seventeenth
United States Cavalry
Fort Bliss
Alexanlar Fratcher
Company K
Fruchter
Frachter
T Belm
Mexico
Carranza
Chihuahua
Germany
Athens Auto Club Forming Soon by Cofield and Fields
The Athens Auto Club is being organized by Messrs Cofield and Fields with more than seventy applications already. Leaders aim to form probably the first of next week as memberships climb to about 100 or 150.
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Athens Auto Club
Messrs. Cofield and Fields
Apportioning Great Shipbuilding Work
Washington March 14 The navy plans to assign to American shipbuilders portions of the great building program authorized by Congress as each plant is best fitted to handle without delay. Full information on present capacity and possible extensions of plants is furnished.
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Washington
Navy Iis
Congress
Duchess of Connaught Dead in London News
London reports the death of the Duchess of Connaught born in 1860. She was the daughter of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia and married to the third son of Queen Victoria. A Georgia society note mentions membership fees and benefits for access to historical publications and Hodgson Hall resources.
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Duchess OF Connaught
London
Prince Frederick Charles
Prussia
Queen Victoria
Railways Hear New Nine Hour Plan Amid Crisis
New York March 14 W G Les head of the trainsmen s organization announces a modified proposition for settling the eight hour controversy. He will present it at the jab meeting with railway managers and claims backing from all employers. The plan aligns with last December demands for one day base and pro rata pay for seven hours. The National Conference Committee appeals to patriotism to avoid industrial strife during the international crisis and warns a railroad stoppage would worsen food shortages and traffic. Indications suggest brotherhoods may strike if denied. The American Federation of Labor pledges full support to strike effectiveness if railroads reject demands.
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Associated Press
New York
W. G. Les
Lee
Supreme Court
Railways
National Conference Committee of Railways
Brotherhoods
Railways Conference Committee
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Federation Socials
Plan Apartment Hotel for Unmarried Working Women of New York
Plans to erect a twelve story apartment hotel in New York’s shopping district for unmarried working women to rent rooms at four dollars a week. The Webster Apartments, funded by Charles Bertram Webster, will offer 400 well lit rooms with food at cost in the on site restaurant. Directors say the project aims to give young women a chance to be courted and will open next year.
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New York
Charles Bertram Webster
Webster Apartments
Townsend
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