Germany's note to U S handed to envoy in Berlin
Washington reports Germany has handed its reply to Ambassador Gerard and will transmit it to Washington immediately. Berlin press carries an unofficial text. U S reaction centers on Wilson's demand Germany abandon submarine warfare. Berlin public backs officials while seeking to avoid a break with the United States.
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Berlin
United States
U.S
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Gerard
Pete
Neefieieh Ie
Tha Wot
Engineering parties return from a trip
Two engineering teams from the University of Georgia surveyed relocation routes for the federal highway between the city and Atlanta under Dr. C. M. Strahan and Col. E. L. Griggs. Walton county welcomed promises of a better permanent highway as the Missouri road around Mitchell's Bridge awaited relocation. A third team under Prof. B. Slack operates in Oglethorpe and Wilkes counties and will return tomorrow. The Walton party met the Georgia State Drainage Congress with Gov. Harris attending and a large barbecue and plant tour at Jack's Creek Drainage project.
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School of Engineering
University of Georgia
Atlanta
C. M. Strahan
E. L. Griggs
Walton County
8.B. Slack
Oglethorpe
Wilkes Counties
Mitchell's Bridge
Walton
Georgia State Drainage Congress
Gov. Harris
Col. Lawton
Savannah
Jack’s Creek
City and County Tax Returns Closer to Deadline
Two hundred or more citizens filed their tax returns yesterday with State and County Tax Receiver J. H. Dorsey. The books close to prepare the year’s digest, but they remain open for a few days more. Returns must be in by Saturday night or defaulters face double taxation by law.
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J. H. Dorsey
Dorsey
Shortage of Refrigerator Cars Hits Early Produce Supply
Washington May 4 The nationwide shortage of refrigerator cars is felt by shippers and distributors of early fruits and vegetables. Intercity conferences show non-perishable freight interests largely represent the shipper view while southern lines report half their refrigerator equipment on other lines. The situation risks harming users of perishable goods as railroad needs clash with overall tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia Democrats Endorse Wilson for Nomination in 1916
The Georgia Democratic convention adopted enthusiastic resolutions urging renomination of President Woodrow Wilson. Judge Charles La Bartlett introduced the motion, praising Wilson for loyalty to party pledges, courage, and steadfast leadership during wartime, and pledging Georgia’s electoral votes and support at St Louis.
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Bpeplal
Macon
Wilson
Charles la Bartlett
St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
United Democracy
Democratic Party
Georgia
Providence
Eminent Editor Ng Poon Chew Delights Athens Audience
The Chinese editor and statesman Dr. Ng Poon Chew spoke to a Chautauqua audience in Athens yesterday afternoon. His speech impressed listeners with clear delivery and engaging content, underscoring his stature as a prominent reformer and thinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ng Poon Chew
Sinking of Brazilian steamer and French schooner alarm
London reports Brazil ordered inquiry into the Rio Franco sinking to defend neutral rights. Paris says the French fishing schooner Bernadotte was sunk by a submarine 150 miles off the French coast with eight rescued and twenty six still adrift. Also updates on battles near Deadman's hill Hill 304 and Ikskull Bridgehead amid German Russian clashes. Turkish offensives repulsed by Russians near Baiburt Erzingan and troop concentration under Von Sanders in Smyrna. American James M Sullivan, ex envoy to Santo Domingo, reportedly implicated in rebellion rumors. his resignation cited.
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Associated Press
London
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Paris
Deadman’s Hill
Verdun
Ikskull
Krevo
Baiburt
Erzingan
Turkish
Armenia
von Sanders
Smyrna
First Open Boll of Cotton, 1916 in Athens Georgia
The first open boll of Panama cotton appeared yesterday in Athens at the State College of Agriculture after January blooms. The plant, grown in a greenhouse, was moved from a glass house when cold weather hit, and Prof. Loy Rast had experiments ready from last fall.
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Georgia
Athena
State College of Agriculture
Loy Rast
Glass House
Governor Harris Invited to Georgia Road Convention
Savannah May 4 Governor Nat B Harris has been asked to attend the Georgia Society of Wardens and Road Superintendents convention in Savannah from May 23 to May 26. Secretary pro tem Harry Rose of Elberton says about 500 people are expected. Rose has urged Harris to speak on Good Roads and cites Savannah as most inducive. He opened headquarters at the Hicks Hotel amid an anti fly crusade push.
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Savannah
Nat B. Harris
Georgia Society of Wardens and Road Super Intendents
Harry Rose
Elberton
Society
Harris
Rose
Atlanta
Macon
Hicks Hotel
Agreement 15 Reached At El Paso Conference With Mexico
Washington reports President Wilson announced the Scott Obregon tentatively agreed plan fo cooperation between the American and Mexican governments Pending Carranza acceptance a final El Paso conference will be held there tomorrow The plan calls for Carranza troops to move south of the current line and for gradual American troop withdrawal with Mexican railroads used to supply forces Pershing patrols operate south of NamIqui pa as reports indicate Carranza’s stance remains unclear before official word arrives
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Associated Press
Rte
Washington
Wilson
El + y Paso
United States
Beott
Baker
Carranza
Uation
Mexico
War Department
Persh Ing Ia
Namiquipa
State
Marvelous Progress in Work of Georgia Sunday School Assn
Georgia Sunday School Association reports rapid growth under secretary D W Sims. Four full time workers now, 133 counties organized, 49 banner counties, 12 gold star counties. Counties reach Banner and Gold Star standards through conventions, reports, and offerings. Training, cradle rolls, and home departments cited as gains from county and division events.
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Georgia Sunday School Association
Hurt Building
Atlanta
D. W. Sims
Banner Counties
Dade
Whitfield
Habersham
Floyd
Bartow
Cherokee
Polk
Paulding
Cobb
Milton
Banks
Franklin
Jackson
Coweta
Oconee
Madison
Troup
Pike
Butts
Jasper
Johnnson
Morgan
Greene
Warren
Mel Duffie
Richmond
Jefferson
Laurens
Houston
Bibb
Crawford
Talbot
Sumter
Dodge
Tattnall
Wilcox
Calhoun
Dougherty
Miller
Baker
Ben
Catoosa
Gwinnett
Barrow
Bibert
Newton
Henry
Spalding
Upson
Baldwin
Putnam
Ware
Clarke
County Association
United Sovereignties of the Earth Proposed in this Scheme
Leslie M. Shaw urged at Carnegie Hall that a world government named the United Sovereignties of Earth be formed with a US style constitution. He argued nonjustifiable wars could be prevented by a world court and a federal structure including a congress, a chief executive, a court, and a standing army and navy.
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Associated Press
New York
United Sovereignties of the Earth
United States
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
Pennsylvania
Earth
United States of America
Congress
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Holland
Denmark
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Columbia
Georgia Delegates Named for St Louis Convention
The Georgia delegation to the national convention at St Louis is listed by district and county, naming James R. Gray as chairman and 20 plus delegates across the state. The article notes Georgia remains dry and discusses broader issues of sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine in the context of union.
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Georgia
St. Louis
James R. Gray
Fulton
John Vandiver
Floyd
W. H. Davis
Burke
Frank Jenkins
Putnam
Neyle Colquitt
Chatham
Crawford Wheatley
Sumter
S. J. Cummins
Decatur
R. G. Weathers
Millen
B. G. Tippens
Screven
Hinton Booth
Statesboro
W. R. Hewlett
Veterans to Meet Saturday Morning in Cobb-Delony Camp
The Cobb-Delony Camp Confederate Veterans will meet Saturday at 11 in the city hall council chamber. Miss Mildred Rutherford of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will speak on Memorial Day themes. Commander Frank Griffeth invites all veterans and friends to attend and decide which members can attend the Birmingham reunion, arranging aid for those unable to pay.
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Cobb-Delony Camp
Mildred Rutherford
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Frank Griffeth
Miss Rutherford
Birmingham
Madison County Primary Results Reported
Madison County results show W. M. Davis re-elected sheriff by 200 plurality, T. G. Hitchcock defeated for clerk with W. D. Meadow ahead by about 600, A. M. Hix elected treasurer over three foes, E. F. Martin won tax collector by 75, D. P. Brown led in tax receiver by 106, W. M. Duggan unopposed for county surveyor, J. R. King unopposed for coroner, C. B. Ayers defeated W. S. Randers by about 700 for county school superintendent, Geo. Griffeth re-elected county commissioner by about 600.
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A. H. Lang
W. M. Davis
D. H. Cain
W. W. Camthers
T. M. Kidd
J. Ms. Patten
T. G. Hitchcock
W. D. Meadow
A. M. Hix
TJ. Ne
Geo.ry Griffeth
H.h.polbert
Rowland Place Sold to Harold Hinton
The C. A. Rowland home on Dearing Street sold at public outcry by the American Land Co. yesterday afternoon for 4400 dollars to Harold Hinton of the city. Bidding was lively for the property despite a drought prompting cautious optimism among real men and Georgia democrats backing the president.
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C. A. Rowland
Dearing Street
American Land Co
Harold Hinton
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James M. Sullivan
Santo Domingo
Baal
EL Paso
Ewe
Georgia Sunday School Assoc
Hill, Jeff Davis
Haralson
Carroll
Douglas
Campbell
R. E. L. Spence
R. L. Shipp
Colquitt
J. H. Tipton
Worth
J. W. Callahan
W. W. Dykes
J. B. Lawrence
Turner
W. B. Steed
Taylor
H. A. Wilkinson
Terrell
Harry Fisher
I. BE. Dismukes
Muscogee
C. E. Rook
J. H. McGehee
Hollins Randolph
Carlos Mason
Claud Smith
J. A. Drake
W. T. Anderson
F. H. Johnson
J. J. Flynt
C. O. Sammers
G. BE. Maddox
L. W. Reeves
W. E. Wood
Dobbs
Orrin Roberts
J. Hy Dosler
Clarkes St
D. Callway
Wilkes
Lban Ses Joke’ Holder
J J. B. Roberts
Joh Moore
Lampkin
Edgar Dunlap
Hall
J. C. McAuliffe
Frank Hardeman
J. B
Johnson
Ben Obdman
Hancock
W. R. Frier
W. E. Sirmans
Waycross
H. J. Quincy
Oollis
Grover C. Edmundson
Bacon
Bradley
Emanuel
Davis
Emmett Houser
Houstom
L. B. Palmer
Montgomery
Peruna
Veterans OF the Confederacy
Madison County
W. D
Meadow
Hitchcock
Superior Court
Rowland Place
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