Scholarships in State Normal School Here Given by U D C
Daughters of the Confederacy Laura Rutherford Chapter held a meeting led by Mildred Rutherford in Athens plans for Memorial Day with Dr Battle of Charlottesville delivering the address and a veterans barbecue scheduled. Scholarships tied to Cincinnati and Boston chapters noted along with new members and a Colonial theater fundraiser for chapter pledges.
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State Normal School
Cincinnati
Boston
Daughters of the Confederacy
Laura Rutherford
M. W. Welch
Mildred Rutherford
Georgia
Athens
Battle
Charlottesville
W. F. Walton
Mm. Paul Hadaway
J. Warren Smith
Jossey
Macon
Sidney Lanier
W. A. Capps
Colonial
Former Athens man commands Philadelphia navy yard
Philadelphia reports a plot to destroy the Philadelphia navy yard by Teuton conspirators. Arrests include Adelbert Fischer and Henry Bohner, with German interned raiders Prince Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm involved. Captain Robt L Russell, a University of Georgia alumnus from Athens, serves as commandant, directing guards over the interned raiders.
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Athens
Georgia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Yard
Philadelphia
Teuton
Adelbert Fischer
Prince Eitel Friederick
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Navy Yard
Fischers
Henry Bohner
Adelbert K. Fischer
Ad Koerting
Carnegia
Germany
Robt, L. Russell
Naval Academy
University of Georgia
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Bell System reports 29.42 million daily calls in 1916
The Bell system logged a daily average of 29,420,000 telephone calls in 1916. It plans to spend 90 million dollars on improvements this year, up from 66 million last year, while 1916 operating revenues reached 264.6 million and gross income rose 14.1 percent to 79.353 million. The AT&T reports show 44.743 million net earnings, up 3.627 million from 1915, with 1,344,770 miles of wire added in 1916, totaling 19,850,316 miles.
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Bell System
Associated Press
New York
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
China cuts diplomatic ties with Germany amid war tensions
Peking reports parliament approves severing relations with Germany and expects government action Monday. The move follows Premier and cabinet decisions to cut diplomatic ties as Britain, France report new World War I style fronts.
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Peking
China
Germany
Senate
High Shoals Business District Destroyed By Fire
News from High Shoals reports a Sunday morning blaze around 3 a m that wiped out most of the town s Oconee side business block including five stores the post office and a manufacturing company building with estimated losses around 25000 residents suspect incendiary origin but have no definitive culprit yet
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Athens
High Shoals
Oconee
Walton
J. L. Lowe
Hugh Price
L. T. Williams
J. T. Stowe
High Shoals Manufacturing Company
J. H. Allen
Organized labor offers U S services in event of war
In Washington the American Federation of Labor delegates vote unanimously to offer labor services across fields if the U S enters the European war. About three million workers are represented. The report also notes steps toward arming American merchant ships and ongoing war readiness. The president, currently ill, may cancel a cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Organized Labor
United States
American Federation of Labor
Great Railroad Brotherhoods
State Department
Wilson
Germany
One legged bootblack fatally wounds street car official
A one legged bootblack fatally wounds a Street Car Company official in a public incident. Police investigation underway as witnesses are questioned and details remain sparse.
Man Shot by Former Employee at Spreckels Company
San Diego March 12 William Clayton vice president and managing director of Spreckels Company was shot twice by Lorenzo Bellomo a bootblack and former officer who lost a foot in a streetcar crash six years ago Bellomo was arrested Clayton lay dying Bellomo expressed regret at not killing himself noting his tough life and jobless prospects after the shooting
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cali
William Clayton
Spreckels Company
Lorenzo Bellomo
Hellomo
Clayton
Focal Lines
Bellomo
Rank Foolishness on Colds and Chamberlain Remedy
A brief defense of the link between cold weather and colds. It argues that germs flourish in damp cold air and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and highly recommended, claiming long usage and wide availability.
New Castle Tornado Ravages City with Casualties
New Castle Ind March 12 national guardsmen patrol streets after a tornado. Twenty dead two missing about twenty seriously hurt and a hundred slightly hurt. Public buildings opened to homeless as relief efforts continue amid intense suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Government to collect about 300 million in income tax
Washington March 12 Preliminary reports to the treasury department indicate the government will collect about 300 million dollars in income taxes during the current fiscal year, nearly two and a half times as much as the past year. The total internal revenue receipts are expected to exceed 700 million dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Spring Colds Warn of Danger and Relief Remedy
Sudden temperature changes bring spring colds with stuffed up head sore throat and general cold symptoms. Dr Kings New Discovery offers relief as a antiseptic balm clears the head soothes irritated membranes and breaks up lingering colds. Continue treatment until the cold is gone.
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Dr. King
Reef
Beautiful little Cecelia Michael passes away at four
Sunday morning at 8 a m the four year old Cecelia Theresa Michael daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Michael died after a week long illness Funeral services were held from the home 120 Grady avenue with pallbearers Morris Michael Ernest Michael Leroy Michael Jerome Michael and David Michael all of Athens The Michael stores closed in mourning and relatives from Macon and Athens attended The community mourns a bright gentle child described as beautiful in character and charm and a cherished presence in her family and town
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Meales
Cecelia Theresa
Max Michael
Nabbi Hirsch
Grady Avenue
Oconee C
Michael
Messrs
Morris Michael
Macon
Ernest Michael
Leroy Michael
Jerome Michael
David Michael
Athens
Solomon
Sign of Good Digestion Promoted by Chamberlain's Tablets
An advertisement notes a cheerful old lady as a sign of good digestion. It claims Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen the stomach aid digestion and promote gentle bowel movement. Available everywhere.
Proof in Figures of Old H. C. of L
Washington reports retail food prices in the United States rose nineteen percent in the past year per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gain exceeds the total of the previous three years. every staple food except coffee and tea advanced last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bhu
How to Prevent Croup in Children
When a child is prone to croup, give a light evening meal to avoid an overloaded stomach. Watch for the first signs of hoarseness and administer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Bad checks charged to Jefferson youth
Atlanta March 12 special to the Banner reports 18 year old David Christian of Jefferson Ga was arrested for disorderly conduct after attempting to pass worthless checks on Atlanta merchants. Detectives say he used checks for 5 10 and 110 dollars and claimed to have come from Jefferson. He is also wanted in Athens and two other places. A bank book and many photos were found on him.
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Atlanta
David Christian
Jefferson
Allen
McKibben
Young
Jamison
Athens
First National Bank of Independence
Kansas
Bad Colds From Sudden Changes Hit Spring Weather
Sudden weather shifts bring colds and winter coughs and hoarseness. Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims to head off new colds or stop existing ones and soothes sore throats while healing tissues. Available now from your druggist for 26e with formula on the bottle.
Turkey Abandons Abrogation of Capitulations
Washington March 12 Turkey has abandoned the attempt to force the United States to abrogate the capitulations. It will accept the four American consuls ordered from Germany and drop the demand for Turkey to change the legal status of American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Washington, D.C
Turkey
United States
Germany
You Need a Spring Laxative Dr Kings New Life Pills
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a spring laxative to cleanse winter waste from intestines, purify blood, lift spring fever, brighten eyes, and improve vitality. It claims a quick, natural purge and availability at all druggists for 25 cents.
When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets
When you feel dull and stupid after eating. When constipated or bilious. When you have a sick headache. When you have stomach trouble. When you belch after eating. When nervous or despondent. When you have no relish for meals. When your liver is torpid.
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