Verdun War Dispatches Describe Weather Hindered Troops
The report notes heavy German infantry use and shifting divisions as weather worsens with rain and snow turning ground to marsh. Automobiles move in vast daily traffic behind French lines while Allied observers express cautious optimism about German efforts. A wounded lieutenant quotes small French losses, and Paris reports German gains in Champagne and a mined explosion near Courtes Chaussees.
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Maisons de Champagne
Argonne
Courtes Chaussees
French and Belgian Front Updates and Prisoner Report
In a detailed Allied and Berlin release, French lines describe a cratered sector west of the Meuse after two mines exploded, with gains at several points then repelled. artillery actions continue from Bethincourt to the Meuse and Forges, and a village near Cote de Liore changes hands before counterattacks drive the enemy back. The Belgian front reports artillery activity south of Dixmude silencing German bomb throwers. Berlin notes nearly 1,000 French prisoners taken near Verdun, with additional minor British and mining actions northeast of Vermelles and Meuse bank operations. the day’s combat involved intensified artillery and periodic infantry activity on the eastern Meuse.
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Dixmude
Berlin
London
Verdun
War Office
Vermelles
Russian fleet shells Turkish coast in Black Sea campaign
Reports from Petrograd describe the Russian Black Sea fleet extending westward beyond Trebizond, bombarding the Terma river mouth and destroying Turkish craft. Trebizond civilians flee as Turkish forces loot, while Russian advances along the Caucasus front push toward Ras-El-Ain and Bagdad railway areas amid heavy fighting on the Tigris and Mesopotamian fronts.
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War Office
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Riza
Air Bomb Raid Wounds Austrian Troops at Laibach
Geneva reports say eight hundred Austrian soldiers were killed or wounded in Laibach during an Italian air raid February 19. Two senior staff officers of Archduke Eugene may have died. raid planes were destroyed. Laibach, about 45 miles east of Gorizia, is cited as Austrian army HQ against Italy. Rome says retaliation for violations of international law. An Austrian statement calls the raid a lamentable failure.
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Mage
Laibach
Archduke Eugene
Italy
Gorizia
Thataliana
Rome
Americans Freed After Monastir Detention Report
Washington reports that Mrs Jarrell Mian Mitchell and Dr Henry Forbes along with Americans Lewis Einstein held by Bulgarian authorities in Monastir have been released. The state department received the information from Einstein, special diplomatic agent in the Balkans.
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Jarrell
Mian
Mitchell
Henry Forbes
Monastir
State Department
Lewis Einstein
Balkans
No Bluff by Kaiser About Submarines
Washington reports on Germany's new submarine policy and the pending Allied and central powers negotiations. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing await complete documents while Colonel House returns from Europe to urge careful handling to avoid war.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Congress
Lansing
Wilson
K. M. House
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Presiden Wilson
House
Herr von Jagow
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Lanning
Phillips
State Department
House Debates McLemore Resolution After Rules Report
The House, amid a tense session on a homestead bill, debated the McLemore resolution and rules committee report. Representative Gardner attacked the rules panel while Mann warned against entangling American citizens. the debate drew cheers as members pressed for a clear stance on supporting or opposing the president.
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Rules Committee
House
Tr Oirlock
Gardner
McTemore
Gardier
Gariner
Mane
Mann
Tale
McLemore
Mr. Gardner
Persident
America Mens
State Convention to Plan Constitution for Georgia
Editor Loyless urges a Georgia constitutional convention to craft a new moral framework guiding laws and enforcement. He argues a broad, non political forum could unite leaders, clergy, and citizens to address lawlessness, prohibition enforcement, and Georgia’s global standing, spurring practical reforms.
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Georgia
Furely
Meon
Union
United States
George
March Term Chattooga Court To Begin Monday
The March term of Chattooga superior court will convene Monday at 10 in Summerville with Judge Moses Wright presiding. The civil docket is unusually heavy while the criminal docket is deferred to March 20 for an adjourned term. Numerous divorce cases are noted, with several slated for trial.
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Lyerly
Chattooga
Madison Ave Property Brings Splendid Price in Atlanta Real Estate
An Atlanta realty exchange valued at 135000 ties central Madison avenue parcels to residential lots on Ponce de Leon avenue and Juniper street. Dr J W Roberts sold Nos 6 and 8 Madison avenue to Mrs Berta M Swift for 85000, leased to Cathcart Transfer and Storage for 5260 annually over eight years, with Swift trading in 20 Ponce de Leon avenue and a Juniper street lot valued at 40000 and 10000 respectively. Front foot values show Madison avenue at 1417, Ponce de Leon at 971, Juniper at 132, with total lease income exceeding the sale price by a substantial margin.
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B. F. Burdett
Candler Building
Arthur C. Burdett
Burdetts
J. W. Roberts
Berta M. Swift
Madison Avenue
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Hunter Streets
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Cathcart Transfer and Storage Company
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Ponce de Leon Avenue
Ponce de Leon
Georgian Terrace
Juniper Street
Third Street
Madisen Avenue
Edwards Urges Unified Support for Wilson on Submarine Issue
Representative Edwards calls for nonpartisan backing of President Wilson in the submarine warfare dispute with Germany. He warns against passing the McLemore resolution, arguing it could derail U.S. self preservation, threaten national security, and risk innocent blood, while urging peace and guided leadership.
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Washington
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House Today
United
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Germany
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McLemore
Europe
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Greene County
Robert Branch died suddenly at a home in Greene County. Survived by wife and six children including Mrs Griffith and Mrs Griffin, with services tomorrow at 11 conducted by Pastor Trey L. Durtan. Also notices Durning aged 85 of Cork Ireland. W. W. Jossey 58 of Decatur. Robert Young Jackson 47 of Vernon Ave. Nancy Adams 58 of Lee Ave. Charles L. Wade 48 of Pratt St. J M Garst 63 at Confederate Soldiers' Home. multiple survivors listed.
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Penweeges
Robert Branch
Greene County
Mra. J
Griffith
Albert Weir
Athens
Fannie Leo Branch
Sara Karl Branch
Batheridge
Douglas and
Lows Branch
Greensboro
Trey. L
Durtan
the Baptist Churn
Elen Durning
Cleburne Avenue
Cork County
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Shere
D. J. Griffin
J.R. Griffin
E. G. Carpenter
Misa Emma Kate Griffin
W. W. Jossey
Decatur
T. A. Joxsey
Atlanta
Cleabe Josae
A. Blackstock
J. D. Pacot
F. 8. Joasey
Mallia Statham
Robert Young Jackson
Area
Vernon Avenue
Hhe
FE. B
Otis Jackson
Newnan
Burkett-Simmons
Nancy Adams
Lee Avenue
Poole’s
J. G Adams
Lillie King
Charles L. Wade
Pratt Street
Z. C. Wade
Doneha
J. M. Garst
J. M.garst
Confederate Soldiers
Toole’s
J. Garet
Martin Again Chosen Jackson School Head
For the fifth year Professor W. P. Martin has been elected superintendent of the Jackson public schools in Jackson Georgia. He is a well known educator and civic leader and has placed the Jackson schools in the front ranks.
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Jackson
W. P. Martin
Jackson Public Schools
Board of Education
Joe H Hall Injured in Speeding Car Crash at Idle Hour
Macon Ga March 6 Special Joe H Hall longtime Bibb county representative in the general assembly was seriously injured when struck by R L Williams automobile on the Forsyth road near Idle Hour Country club several teeth knocked out head cut and bruised he was crossing to enter a city bound car and was thrown through the windshield he was taken home for treatment and will be out of action for some time Also an ad for Laxative Brom Quinine appears at end of clipping.
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Macon
Joe H. Hall
Bibb County
General Assembly
R. L. Williams
Forsyth Road
Idle Hour Country Club
Hall
Best Friend
A grocer promises to refund money on the first dozen pints if customers are not pleased with the results or satisfaction.
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