Sinking of three American vessels shocks nation
Washington reports three unarmed American ships the City of Memphis Altnais and Virgilancia were sunk Friday night with loss of life. Fifteen sailors drownings reported on Virgilancia and survivors say no warning given. Secretary Daniels orders sixty submarine chasers built and 2000 private motorboats mobilized for coast patrols. President Wilson to decide on war steps amid looming extra congressional session.
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Memphis
Jeat
Associated Press
Washington
Frank A. Middleton
New York
Middleton
Virgilancia
Daniels
New York Navy Yard
Wilson
Naval Construction Emergency
Navy
Annapolis
Ciass
Adamson Law Declared Constitutional Avert Strike
Supreme Court upholds the Adamson eight hour day and wage increases for train crews, affirming federal power to compel arbitration. Back pay tied to retroactive wage schedule from January 1 awaits arbitration with estimates of 12 to 13 million dollars for workers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
White
McKenna, Holiffen
Brandeis and Clark
New York
Brotherhoods and
Vice President Speaks on Real Patriotism at Athens
Hon. Thomas Riley Marshall visited Athens at the invitation of the local Red Cross and spoke on true American patriotism. The visit included a train reception, luncheon, and an Octagon address before nearly two thousand, with Barrow, McWhorter, and Mell presenting him and leading a program of music, prayers, and remarks stressing equality, service, and civic duty.
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Athens
United States
Thomas Riley Marshall
Red Cross
Adanta
Marshall
J. F. Tebbetts
Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Snelling
J. M. Pound
J. Lustrat
J. Z. Hoke
Atlanta
C. S. Compton
Staion
Chancellor Bartow
McWhorter
C. D. Flanigen
A. Rhodes
Georgian
Tibbetts
Barrow
Dean Snelling
University
Messrs
G. A. Mell
H. J. Rowe
Geo. A
Robert Toombs DuBose
J. C. Bloomfield
John D. Mell
J. F. Tibbetts
Russell Bridge
Chas
H. Brand
T. J. Wooster
Bilups Phinizy
Joseph Lustrat
John White Morton
L. F. Edwards
Shear
Haughey
Chancellor Barrow
McWhortler
Geo. Mell
America
State Normal
Lucy Cobb Institute
Judge McWhorter
Lynch
Patriotism and the Golden Rule in Mr Marshall's speech
The keynote emphasized that government rests on the Golden Rule, not the Declaration or Constitution, and urged universal brotherhood and a league of peace. Marshall praised Red Cross founder Clara Barton and Madame Lustrat, urged self-questioning patriotism, and defined the American ideal as selfless duty to God and humanity. He urged courage to do right despite loss or opposition.
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United States of America
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Madame Lustrat
Washington
Howard
Hood
America
MR. Marshall
Judge Brand
Marshall
Senate
Mr.Marshall
Tom
When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets
Advice on taking Chamberlain's Tablets for dullness after meals constipation biliousness headaches sour stomach belching nervousness low tone low appetite torpid liver with note that they are obtainable everywhere.
Grand and Traverse Jurors Drawn for April Term 1917
In the Union States Court clerk office yesterday morning three citizens selected grand and traverse jurors for the April 1917 term of the United States District Court Eastern Division Northern District of Georgia. Numerous names listed from Clarke, Elbert, Jackson, Madison, Hart, Morgan, Oglethorpe and surrounding counties. Communities such as Athens, Elberton, Elberton County, Lavonia, Jefferson, Commerce, Watkinsville, Madi and Buckhead are represented among jurors and residents called to serve.
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United States Court
W. G. Cornett
Union States Court
T. W. Reed
Marshall Miller
D. G. Bickers
Edgar Thompson
J. W. Alexander
Grand and Traverse
United States District Court
Georgia
Roas A. Creekmore
Athens
Clarke County
Thos. W. Baxter
Clarke
John D. Mercer
R. F. D. Elberton
Elbert
Wm. D. Dadisman
Jefferson
Jackson County
Calvin G.burnett
Commerce
Madison County
Paul Hadaway
George E. Scott
J.C. McLane
Clarke Coun
Chas. M. Benton
Hull
R. PF. D
Luther H. Cobb
Hartwell
Hart County
Guy Weatherly
W. Guy Comer
Robt, M.maret
Lavonia
John P. Faust
Texington
Oglethorpe County
Edgeworth E. Lampkin
Rank C. Thornton
Alexander H. Davidson
W. Pete Bearden
Madison
Morgan County
Wm. H. Paul
Godfrey
Frank BH. Saddler
Royston
Ivanc
Newton Butler
John M. David
Danielsville
Richard E. Frierson
Herdmont
Elbert County
Thos, J. Ross
Vincent Matthews
Andrew H. Milatead
Geo
W. Davis
Buckhead
Morgan
Thos. B
J. Comer
Travis O
Tabor
Elberton
John E. Hix
Ernest H. Youngkin
Garnett Daniel
Maxeys
Earl F. Neece
Hart Coun
Notable Citizens and Firms Listed Across Ath ens Clarke Oscar District
A fragmented OCR list catalogs residents and businesses across Clarke Ogle Barrow Jackson and nearby counties. Names include Albin Dearing Clovis Talmadge Halley Collins Roberts Stapler Hull Hill Shelton Callaway Archer Gredig Allen Malcom Ward Potter Morgan Mapa Phinizy Hubert Baker and others.
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Albin P. Dearing
Athens
Clarke Count
Clovis G. Talmadge
Clarke County
Francis N. Halley
Wm. R. Collins
Comer
Anoon
Pleasant J. Roberts
Pendergrass
Jackson County
C. Stapler
Nicholson
T, MaLeroy
Hull
Madison County
Hugh R. Hill
Shelton B. Callaway
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Samuel B. Archer
Jefferson
Wm. G. Gredig
Chas. H. Allen
Dewey Rose
Hibert County
Wm. D. Malcom
Watkinsville
Oconee County
Geo
C. Ward
Etherton
Wivert County
Inc
Potter, Row
Windgr
Barrow County
Andrew J. Morgan
D. Hosebton
Moses J. Mapa
Billups Phinizy
Mex M. Hubert
Ino. T. Baker
Danielsville
Geo. W. Brooke
Crawford
Spring Cold Remedies Promote Quick Relief
Colds in spring bring stuffed head sore throat and general ill feeling from sudden temperature shifts. Dr King s New Discovery is promoted as fast relief with antiseptic balms to clear the head and soothe irritation. Do not stop treatment at partial recovery. continue until the cold fully clears.
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Dr. King
Spring Weather Brings Colds and Soothing Remedies
Sudden weather changes bring colds and hoarseness as spring arrives. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is promoted to head off new colds or stop lingering ones. Soothing balsams claim to relieve irritated throats and styes. Get a bottle at your druggist.
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