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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

7

Legal note hints weakness in subseq rt case

The report argues the sole legal weakness in the subseq rt case lies in the asserted evidence from other sources. The statement notes the reliance on external evidence as the case’s main vulnerability.

Germany Asks For More Details On Sussex Case

Reports indicate ships torpedoed include more than twenty neutral vessels and over twenty five belligerent ships in the past two weeks, with few American citizens aboard. Ambassador Gerard has pressed Germany for specifics on the Sussex attack as officials weigh possible steps before Congress. Colonel House visits White House amid naval diplomacy and inquiries continue from Paris and London.

Sussex Germany Gerard State Department France England Colonel House Furipe Amer Briain Lansing Whte Berta Londo Ameri

Inquiries Grow Over Sunk Steamer Eagle Point Mystery

Today inquiries were added as officials await replies from the Foreign Office after the American embassy sought details about the steamer Eagle Point sunk off Queenstown. The Admiralty pressed for precise timing, location and circumstances amid Sussex and cruiser theories, while German submarine involvement remains unofficially suspected.

Offic Eagle Point Queenstown Foreign Office Sussex Manchester Fagle Point Admiralty Alfred F M Zimmerman Associated Press Zmmerman Zimmerman Br Zimmerman

Judge Ellis Hears 125 Divorces in Four Days

In a four day session Judge Ellis handled 125 divorce cases. The docket included testimonies and settlements, with one notable case where a midnight incident prompted a divorce. A respondent described fear and absence of support, leading to a decree for the petitioner.

Ellis

Indiana G O P Delegates Vote For Fairbanks Nomination

Indianapolis April The Indiana Republican convention today instructed twenty six delegates to the national convention to back Charles W Fairbanks for president. The platform criticizes foreign and Mexican policy and favors preparedness and a protective tariff. Delegates at large named Sims Hemingway Havs and Tower. Harry S New and James F Wasson nominees for the United States Senate. State ticket chosen with main contest for lieutenant governor Edgard Bush of Salem. James Goodrich nominated for governor at primaries.

Indianapolis Indiana Charles W Fairbanks Tred A Sims James A Hemingway Wood Havs Tower Harry S New James F Wasson United States Senate

Barefoot Thieves Arrested In Atlanta and Millen Case

Police say the barefoot burglars who hit affluent Druid Hills homes over months are connected to Chandler of Marietta and Beaumont of Millen Ga. Hodges is held for possible information. Detectives expect to recover thousands in jewelry pawned in Atlanta and Macon as Starnes travels to Millen to bring Beaumont to Atlanta for trial.

Chandler Atlanta Verner Beaumont Millen Ga Atherme Hodges Druid Hills Hodge Starnes Millen Beaumont

Senate Keeps Volunteer Army Amid Debate Over National Guard Role

The Senate endorsed the volunteer army plan amid sharp exchanges over national guard politics. Senators Chamberlain and Gallinger clashed on race and preparedness while Vardaman pressed segregation concerns. Provisions for 30 day annual training and district based federal volunteers faced added amendments and criticism.

National Guard Vardaman Gailinger Mississippi Gallinger

Military training in schools to defend the country

Senator Smith advocated annual encampments for the national guard and training in schools and colleges to build a ready, organized force. He noted units stay together after encampments and can be called within constitutional limits as an organized military force.

Smith National Guard

Admiral Fiske Denies Daniels Statement Before Committee

Washington April 6 rear admiral Fiske asked to reappear before the house naval committee to contradict Secretary Daniels. The hearing had closed and Chairman Padgett opposed reopening. Fiske disputed Daniels account of him opposing the wine mess and cocaine use and said Fletcher would have been the logical choice for command if he had been secretary. He insisted he never harbored such feelings about the episode and offered a memorandum opposing abolition of the wine mess.

Washington Iear Fiske House Naval Committee Daniels Aide Padgett Can Admral Wioth Ife Daniels Ag Adia Fletcher Badger Wold Padpett

17 Murders in County Since First of Year

Dallas April 6 The murder of MOH Humpitnea an elderly man was reported today in his Lisbon Street store a suburb of Dallas County raising the toll since December 31 to seventeen Mrs Fertha Fione a widow and merchant’s daughter found her father unconscious and badly beaten beside the body police said they had no definite clue or suspect at this time while the motive appeared to be robbery and the assailant remained unidentified.

Elha File Cape Alfersoon Davoru Ethel Stevens Piatof Plattsburgh Intena Va Militam Senate Chamberlain Appeala Hoke Smuth Hardwick Plattaburg Ro Brith Dallas Texsad Humpitnea Gorr Lisbon Tfe Citom Dallas Fertha Fione Werchant

All Clocks in Germany to Advance One Hour

Wireless dispatch reports Germany's federal civil authority passing a measure to set clocks ahead one hour on May 1. The move aims to lengthen daylight working hours and cut artificial lighting needs for hygiene and economic reasons.

Germany Berlin

Son of British Admiral Seeks Bavarian Naturalization

Bayreuth Bavaria apai via London Houston Stewart Chamberlain, son of a British rear admiral, has applied for Bavarian subject naturalization. He has lived in Germany since youth while remaining a British subject. He is married to Eva Wagener, linked to Hans von Buelow, and has written pro Germany pieces blaming England for the war. Last year Emperor William awarded him the Iron Cross.

Bayreuth Bavaria London Houston Stewart Chamberlain Champerlain Germany Mr Chamberlain Eva Howard Wagener Mrs. Chamberlain Hans von Buelow Chamberlan Gemany Engeland Wiliam

Meat cards introduced in Bavaria and Saxony

Berlin reports meat cards will be issued in Bavaria and Saxony starting in April to limit consumption to one third pound per person daily with two meatless days weekly. Bavaria bans sale of certain salted meats to curb stockpiling and Berlin may not issue individual cards. Distribution will target wholesalers to choke supply and build the system. GROVES TASTE LESS chill TONIC advertises quinine and iron in a tasteless bottle label.

Berlin Pnt London Bavaria Saxony

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