Germans Charge Le Mort Homme Attack Fails Near Verdun
London March 11 Allied dispatches report German forces captured Malancourt then shifted east toward Le Mort Homme. French counterattacks recaptured trenches as the assault faltered. Widespread artillery duels persevere on the Russian front and in the Argonne and Champagne sectors amid thaw.
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Malancoum
le Mort Homme
Teutons
Paris
Malancourt
Verdun
Somme
Dompierre
Argonne Forest
Apremont
Hulgiana
Tytxmude
Russien
Hoindes
Tuga
Tuga Southward Bad Weather Also As Hamverrine
Tratians
Black Sea
Portugal
Orient
Dureau Thecagery
le Ment
Homme
Jompierre
Champagne
Sainte Marie-a-Py
Tahure
Argonne
Heroism of Girl Saves Baby Sister From Infuriated Dog
Miss Barah Owen of East North avenue bravely fought off a malicious bull-terrier that attacked her baby sister Mary Owen age 22 months. The infant was bitten on the cheeks and lip, but both sisters were saved from worse harm. Doctors treated wounds and the dog was penned up for rabies testing. No arrest was made as the owner aided in relief efforts.
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Barah Owen
East North Avenue
Mary Owen
Miss Owen
Peachtree Street
North Avenue
Passme Noil
Mr Strong
Savannah Dry Vote Sparks City Gossip in 1916 Calendar
Early this morning during a joint debate close, Dr LG Mardman of Commerce and Governor Hammond discussed the news as Mayor James G Woodward and Mari oo Jackson left the Auditorium Acinery arm in arm. Clayt Robinson teased about beer prices in Vienna Belle Marion. Robinson relayed that Alex Lawrence wired Savannah has finally gone dry with Pierpont voting wet. Jackson rushed to form a Griffin theater partnership with John A Manger while Dr Eichelberger pursued engagements, then a calendar prompt confirmed the tale.
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Wis
LG Mardman
Commerce
Hammand
James G Woodward
Marioo Jackson
W . Leichelberger
Clayt Rtobinson
Vienna
Belle
Marion
Robinson
Jackson
Alex Lawrence
Chatham
Savannah
Mayer
Pierpont
Hichelberge
John A Manger
Griffin
Eichelberger
Bill
Tf Your New Suit Fades Dont Blame the Seller
New York March 2 Purchasers of new suits after the present season are warned by the National Association of Clothiers that if the garment fades they must accept the situation as one over which no maker or retailer can exercise control The circular notes the cessation of coal tar dye imports rapid exhaustion of domestic supplies and American production shortfalls have caused woolen and worsted mills to refuse color guarantees for upcoming seasons The public is urged to meet this condition cheerfully and be frank about it.
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New York
National Association of Clothers
State Senator in Alabama Shoots Self at Home
Athens Alabama March 31 Senator Thach a member of the Alabama senate and prominent figure in Athens shot himself through the head at his Tarney home this afternoon no reason has been given for the act authorities reported no suicide note was found and the motive remains unknown at this time
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Self
Athens
Ala
Hoc Thach
Alabama Senate
Tarney
Sunday Dinner Planning via Constitution Advertisers
The Constitution highlights economy and convenience in grocery planning with diverse market advertisements. It promotes personal market shopping versus phone orders, noting Atlanta housewives increasingly act as personal marketers to compare prices and save time and money.
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Atlanta
Germany Asked About Torpedoing Unarmed Ships
United States through Ambassador Gerard requests information from Germany about attacks on the Sussex the Englishman and other vessels. Berlin plans to investigate delaying reply. Washington seeks conclusive evidence before action.
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United States
Gerard
Sussex
Berlin
Waireless
James W Gerard
Foreign Office
Cross Channel
Overseas
Jte
Manchester
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Lansing
Severe quake shocks reported at Georgetown area
Seismic tremors were recorded at 24 3 a m to 8 3 0 a m Friday morning at Georgetown University. The shocks peaked around 8 o clock with center estimated about 3 3 00 miles from Washington. The event disrupted early activities and prompted safety notices.
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Washington
Georgetown University
Georgia Widow Wins 41000 Estate Left by Deserted Husband
Mrs Mary BE McNally of Newnan and her daughter awarded the entire 41000 estate of J J McNally who died in St Louis. Probate Judge Holtcamp ordered payments of 11000 to the wife and 10000 to the daughter now while the balance is held for final settlement. McNally, once a recluse, died September 5 in a poorly furnished room. discovery of papers increased the value from 575 to 41000.
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Mary McNally
Newnan
J. J. McNally
St. Louis
St Louis
Mary Be, McNally
Job. Power
Holtcamp
McNally
Mra McNally
M and M Club Seeks Reorganization After May First
Members approve a plan to form a new club after May 1 as current M and M dissolves under new prohibition laws. Proposal envisions 100 members by April 10, possibly adopting the Forsyth building premises and merging elements with the Transportation club.
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M & M Club
Forsyth Building
Atlanta Club
Transportation Club
Uyon
Educational Feature Urged for Army Measure By Senator Smith
Senator Smith urged an army bill amendment offering nine thirty hours of educational work monthly to recruit young men into the services. He read a letter from Major General Leonard Wood praising the plan and noting officers could serve as instructors. Senator Clapp opposed the resolution, arguing it would build up the army and provide better training for enlisted men for industrial life.
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Washington
Smith
Senate
Leonard Wood
Clapp
Minnesota
Auto Men Form Company With Capital Of Millions
New York March 21 automobile manufacturers allied with the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce announced plans to form a company with an ultimate capital ranging from 5 to 10 million dollars to produce gasoline and other petroleum products. The aim is to demonstrate gasoline can be produced profitably at a price within reach of automobile and motorboat users. Alfred Reeves, S A Miles, and John Regal attended the conferences. Miles noted consumers now pay about 15,248,000 dollars annually more for oil than in August 1911. Washington March 31 Dr Witham F Rittman, inventor of a process to extract more gasoline from crude oil, resigned to become vice president and active head of a Pittsburgh corporation to manufacture gasoline.
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Nw York
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Reeves
S A Miles
New York
Chicago
John “ Regal
Miles
Washington
Witham F Rittman
Interir Department
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburg
Railway fined for rebates in New Jersey case
Trenton March 31. The Lehigh Coal and Navigations company was fined 100000 in federal court for accepting rebates on coal shipments from Central Railroad company of New Jersey. Central Railroad found guilty of granting rebates and has paid 200090.
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Trenton
Lehigh Coal and Navigations Company
Central Railroad Company
New Jersy
Central
Portugal Ship Sunk by German Torpedo in Black Sea
Paris reports the hospital ship Portugal, 444 feet long and 5153 tons, owned by Messageries Maritimes of Marseilles, was sunk by a German torpedo boat or submarine in the Black Sea. The vessel had Red Cross markings and carried numerous wounded. Built at La Citant in 1887.
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Portugal
Black Sea
Paris
Fortugal
Messgageries Maritimes
Marseilles
la Cintat
Probe Committee Report Now Ready
The council investigation committee adopted a condemnatory report with 314 findings on alleged abuses of position. It names Renfree, Maddox, and Faringer in contract and purchase irregularities, improper department practices, and tax omissions. Seawright approved all but paragraph nine citing insufficient evidence.
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Cornelman Renfree
Texas Comppany
Fortland- Carolina Cement Company
Renfroe
Taylor
J W Maddox
Maddox
Carter
Seawright
Taylor Street
Strike on the Clyde Begins to Collapse
Glasgow march 31 brief report notes the Clyde strike at major plant sites producing large guns shows signs of rapid collapse. It returns today with indications of a general resumption of work and movement toward ending industrial action.
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Clyde
Glasgow
Maren
Zeppelins Raid Eastern England With Nine Attacks
London April 1 official statement says five Zeppelins raided the eastern counties last night. About ninety bombs were dropped at various localities as the invaders crossed the coast at different points and times. Details on results remain sparse while reports of hostile aircraft on the northeast coast are noted but not confirmed.
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London
Fne
England
Soja
German pirate plots rescue and exile in voyage tale
Report on the German plot to seize a British ship Me toppo and strike against England. Schiller describes his privateering motives, exile from England, and plans to form a prize crew with four associates. He seeks government protection from extradition and outlines his move from Hoboken to New Jersey and Connecticut before coming to America.
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Lewes Tiel
Traess Schaler
Butomobile
Harrington
Schiller
New York
Newark
Eehiller
Justice of the
Igngland
Huma
Moewe
Appam
England
Hui
Sehilerhera
Great Britain
Hull
America
Danbury
New Haven
Bridgeport
Battle near Guerrero drives Villa followers into small bands
Colonel Dodd led the Seventh and Tenth Cavalry in a five hour pursuit, striking Villa’s force at Guerrero Main. Thirty Villa soldiers were killed and American troopers wounded, some seriously. Villa himself was reportedly wounded, with unconfirmed reports of capture or death. Hernandez led the Mexican side, and pursuit continued as Dodd pressed to reconcentrate his scattered men.
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Texas
Villas
Francisco Villa
George O Dodd
Guerrero Main
Seventh
Tenth Cavalry
Villa
Hile
Guerrero
Elizeo Hernandez
Lopes
Patin Lopes
Jta Wechel
Columbus NM
Wua- Rat
Silla
Lershings
San Geronimo
Willa
Deda
Dodd
Per
Weather Prophecy FATR Washington Forecast
Georgia Falr Saturday storm outlook warns local rains likely. North and west portions to feel colder as a chilly front edges in. Forecast calls for unsettled conditions with possible drops in temperature across the region.
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Washington
Georgia
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