German Attack Loses Power As Pressure Shifts
London reports a shifting German drive near Verdun as French artillery disrupts offensives in the Woevre and Vosges. Germans gain trenches north of Cote du Paivre, seize Manheulles and Champton, and claim prisoners and materiel as observers note a possible future concentrated thrust. Continued on Page Ten.
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Wilson Nomination Moves Open in Georgia Primary
Secretary Massengale files Woodrow Wilson letter permitting Georgia Democrats to name him as a potential presidential candidate for delegates to the national convention in St Louis. The state committee requires multiple entries or a May Macon convention for delegate selection. Clark Howell files for re election as Georgia's national committeeman. John W Bennett is mentioned but undecided.
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Rebel Republicans Triumph in Chicago Ward Showdown
Chicago February 28 Six of the nine reforming aldermanic wards voted against Mayor William Hale Thompson with anti Thompson tickets in nineteen wards of the thirty five. The fiercest battle occurred in the seventh ward home to the University of Chicago where John N Kimball challenged Frederick W Krengel. Thompson faced strong bids but carried the third thirteenth and thirty third wards.
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William Hale Thompson
Thompson
University of Chicago
Charles E Merriam
John N. Kimball
Merriam
Frederick W. Krengel
Bargain Hints Push Read Advertising in The Constitution
Bay-right guidance urges housewives to scan The Constitution’s advertising pages for genuine value and sharp price reductions. From meat and machinery to groceries, grand pianos, real estate, and ready wear, bar gains appear like spring marigolds, inviting careful comparison to maximize every dollar.
Georgian Killed Amexican Home By Villa Forces
Grover G. Varn, an American, was murdered by Mexican bandits at his Durango estate last night. He was brother to Valdosta banker George W. Varn and tied to the Durango ranching and mining interests of the Varn company. Varn had remained as estate manager and G W Varn had recently visited the border, hopeful for calmer times. Telegrams from friends followed the news as the family began arranging the body repatriation.
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Grover C.varn
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Valdoste
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J. E. Varn
Hazlehurst
Varn
Mexico
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Women swing Merriam in downtown ward contest
In downtown district the Republican contest produced Hilda Johnson Hasking, who won 26 votes to 107 for William Schrader among female voters. Alderman John Couklin was renominated by Democrats unopposed. Merriam's victory in the seventh ward came from women with 277 to Thompson's 119 in favor of Merriam. The mayor faced scrutiny over Sunday closing law enforcement and national committeeman ambitions. Democratic primaries showed Sullivan followers strong against Dunne and Harrison supporters. complete ward tallies favored Thompson in nine of 19 contested wards, while Sullivan's forces swept roughly 27 of 35 wards.
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William F. Schrader
John Couklin
Bath House
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Thompson
Roy
West
Roger Sullivan
Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
Charles 5 iDeneen
Mr. West
Sulivan
Runaway wedding thwarted by concerned mother in Atlanta
A Lawrenceville couple planned to marry after secretly loading a suitcase and fleeing to California. J A Carlisle sought parental approval, but Mrs Carlisle returned early and halted the escape. Family gathered as Dr St Purser set a date for the ceremony at West End Baptist Church before the pair departed for California.
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St Louis Votersback Segregation Ordinances in City
Unofficial returns show both segregation measures pass by 24 345 with 62 220 for and 17 876 against. One ordinance bars black residents in blocks dominated by whites. the other limits residence in blocks with 75 or more white residents. Restrictions only apply to housing use not ownership.
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Anglo French reply on seizure of mails to U S
London reports the Anglo French answer to the U S protest over mail seizures between America and Europe will be issued soon. It will be a French memorandum with Britain's concurrence and communicated by the French and British ambassadors at Washington to the United States and other neutral nations.
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Hirsch Heirs Donate 10000 for Grady Nurses Home Memorial
The four living heirs of Joseph Hirsch pledged 10000 to Grady hospital for a nurses dormitory, to be named The Joseph Hirsch Memorial. This follows an 18000 city appropriation and plans to begin foundations, with a committee to draft resolutions of thanks and name the building. The donors are Mrs. Hirsch and children J H Hirsch Jr Milton Hirsch and Mrs Arthur L Wel.
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Chicago
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Hunter P. Cooper
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Jacob Elsas
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James W. English
Colonel Lowry
Iy the Hospital
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City Electrician
Weather Prophecy WARMER Tuesday Midnight Berlin Sub Commanders
Washington reports grave concern over Austro German submarine campaign against armed Entente ships. Germany promises to avoid attacking American citizens aboard ships and to restrain armament use. U S government weighs response with Wilson Lansing and cabinet. outcome pending missing appendices and policy clarity.
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Mutiny Critics Push for Quick U-boat War Debate
President Wilson seeks swift action on warnings to neutral merchant ships amid mutiny protests. He urges floor debate and a vote, summoning key lawmakers for a White House conference to press for unity and a prompt resolution supporting the administration’s course on submarine warfare. He notes foreign policy rests with the president, not Congress.
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