Beavers Plans Crusade Against Near Beer Saloons and Locker Clubs
Atlanta Police Chief Beavers and City Attorney James L. Mayson held a three hour conference to map a campaign against near beer saloons and locker clubs. They prepared data on state and city laws, aiming to prosecute violators and enforce the four percent alcohol rule, with another briefing expected today.
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Sarah Bernhardt Improves After Hasty Surgery
This fragment notes Sarah Bernhardt in recovery after a serious relapse and leg treatment, with a surgeon's crisis management described as ending and a sense of progress toward stabilization.
Recorder speech mirrors Magdalene lesson in modern tale
A recorder addresses a woman charged by men camping near Liberty with lying about marriage. She says she fled Rome Georgia and gave police the name Mar McLemore. The recorder invokes the Magdalene as he declines harsher punishment and tells her to go and sin no more as the crowd disperses.
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Ibbelty
Rome
Mar McLemore
Atlanta Fire Department Bans Outside City Calls
The Atlanta fire department will not respond to calls outside city limits. Firemasters ordered new motor trucks and four additional officers. Chief Cummings was instructed to refrain from sending crews beyond municipal borders. Mayor Woodward supported the stance amid debate. Four supernumeraries added to the first company were Roy L. Turner, John P. D. Mayfield, Lam C. Holloway, and Alfred J. Bender.
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Fiemen
Cliet Cummings
Woodward
Dallas
Mayson
Marietta Street
Roy L. Turner
John PD. Mayfield
Lam C. Holloway
Alfred J. Bender
Bank of England invites tenders for 250 million exchequer bonds
London March. The Bank of England invited tenders to an issue of 250,000,000 in exchequer bonds payable in five years with interest at nine percent.
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Bank of England Today
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Suspended Frock Revival Harks Back To Poke Bonnet Era
The article notes a fashion revival of high-waisted suspender frocks paired with back buttoned guimpes in soft white chiffon, a nostalgic return to hoop skirts and puffed sleeves. It urges readers to check The Constitution's advertising columns for more on fashion trends.
Secretary Cook Upholds Auto Law in Georgia Dispute
Secretary of State Phil Cook defends the state automobile law amid county opposition over enforcement and tax collection. He cites constitutional precedent in other states and the U.S. Supreme Court, noting the law carries a misdemeanor penalty. Further counties, including Bibb, Chatham, and Sumter, await his stance as the matter continues.
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United States Supreme Court
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Bibb
Chatham
Sumter
Taylor
Mallory H. Taylor
Bibb County
Obregon Rejects Foreign Aid Plunges Mexico Into Crisis
President Wilson faced a severe Mexican crisis as Obregon rejects international relief, orders 300 jailed merchants to reopen, and bans looting while fearing another evacuation. Foreign ambassadors warn of worsening hunger as freight to Veracruz and relief channels are blocked, prompting Bryan to seek Carranza aid and possible drastic measures. The agent noted the situation may trigger an allied expedition.
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Silli
Ban Upon Cotton Thought Unlikely Says Express
London reports strong belief in informed circles that Britain will not declare cotton contraband. The Express urges government to buy all U S cotton to deny Germany a supply for explosives, while Allied notes discuss reprisals against German shipments and neutral trade limits. Boston notes a cotton steamer held by a French warship and redirected to Deal. Secretary Bryan transmitted Germany’s war zone reply to Ambassador Page as discussions stall in London.
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Ammunition Steamer Sunk by Germans Near Ostend
An army headquarters report states a French ammunition carrier bound for Bieuport slipped into Ostend by mistake and was sunk by German forces. Wounded crew members were saved, the report says the delay was due to crew disorientation.
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Wieless
Bieuport
Ostend
Russians Drive Austro Germans Westward From Baltic
A chaotic wartime notice reports Russian forces again pushing Austro German troops westward from the Baltic toward Romania. A separate account describes a faintly described burglar entering the J EB Whe residence at 618 Ponce de Leon Avenue on a Friday morning, observing a sleeping occupant, then fleeing without violence after considering theft.
Invited by Prince Gordon Lee to Take Trip Thro Hawaii
Representative Gordon Lee is invited by Prue Kelanisnaole from Hawaii to visit the islands next month as guest of the Hawaiian government to inspect agricultural development possibilities. Hawaii’s strategic Pacific position is noted. Lee plans to sail from San Francisco on April 16 for a month trip with Mrs Lee and will cancel the Panama Pacific exposition visit.
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Washington
Gordon Lee
Prue Kelanisnaole
Hawaii
House of Representatives
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Tiawaiian
United States
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Pringa Ixalanfanaole
Negro in Garage Tries Gasoline as Foot Warmer
Dawson Georgia March 3 Special Chappell Draten a well known negro who works at one of the garages decided that gasoline would be good for cold feet pawed some into itsue While it was on his fret to save the trouble of taking it off sat by the stove for a few minutes when the gasoline ignited and the black mobile proved to be a self starter When he thought to apply the brakes he tore off the shoe and extinguished the flames before any serious damage was done The crowd gathered at once to see the performance as Chappell blew his horn loud enough to be heard 4 block away
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Chapwell
Probe Ordered into Dum Dum Bullet Manufacture
The state department ordered an investigation into the alleged manufacture of dum dum bullets in the United States for ally use. Secretary Bryan said new evidence from the German embassy prompted the inquiry. He indicated the president would act to halt any ammunition shipments if proven to be exiting the country.
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Dutch Ship Reported Torpedoed in Channel
The Dutch steamer Nooderdyk, a Holland American freighter, was torpedoed in the English Channel while returning to Rotterdam for repairs after sailing March 2 from Rotterdam to New York Baltimore and Newport News. The vessel had been off the Isle of Wight when damaged machinery forced her to turn back toward Rotterdam.
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Daily Express
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English Channel
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Isle of Wight
Spanish Steamer Stopped Off French Coast
A French torpedo boat cruising off Paris yesterday stopped two Spanish steamers and inspected passengers. Among those aboard were four Austrian reservists and one German who had boarded to travel to Italy hoping to join front line regiments. The men were taken prisoner.
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Italy
Austrians Press Carpathian Passes as Russians make Gains
London dispatch reports fierce Austrian attacks in the central Beskid and passes of the Carpathians with Russian forces advancing along the entire front from the Belts to the Romanian border. Russians claim advances across the Bukowia line, with Czernowtsi and Sadagera reported in their hands, while western fronts see trench warfare in the Dukla region and Anglo French forces unable to gain new ground. The U eight submarine sinking adds to British naval losses, with no tonight news from the Dardanelles.
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Sadagera
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Poland
Plock
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Warsaw
Forts Withstanding German Artillery Reported
Telegraph dispatch from Przasnysz says fortress defenses hold against siege guns. Report notes Russians escaped with twelve pins and twenty nine masts, 122 ammunition cases and one aircraft. Ogseowetc fortress reportedly resists German siege artillery.
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Weather Prophecy FAIR.
A brief weather note forecasts fair conditions for Georgia coastal areas with near term calm winds and mild temperatures. The message predicts continued fair skies and light breezes, noting the overall pleasant outlook for the region through the forecast period.
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