16 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1916
Page
1
Report notes ten solemn pledges by the United States broken by the Kaiser as neutrals watch for possible American action. It states the United States may consider the fate of neutral vessels sent to the bottom by German submarines.
London reports the German emperor awarded the Hohenzollern order to two submarine commanders, Lieutenant Wenninger and Lieutenant von Werner. The item notes U.S. officials weighing new shipping losses blamed on German submarine actions and outlines ongoing U.S. diplomatic and investigative steps as Washington prepares possible indictments and seeks a unified neutral stance.
Mayor Woodward urges the city council to prepare or authorize multiple charter proposals and submit them to the people for a vote. The mayor notes past calls for reform, recalls 1915 ideas to form committees supporting different government forms, and warns continued inaction may shift pressure to the press. Continued on Page Thirteen.
The Constitution highlights department stores millinery and shoe shops as trusted authorities on quality and style. With Easter a week away the piece notes forthcoming ads offering low prices to help women decide what to buy early. It stresses sunny weather forecasts and urges early shopping to save time and money.
Detectives Sturdivant and Hollingsworth recovered a gold watch stolen from Judge Nash Broyles residence over four months ago. They also found a second watch and a satin dress stolen from a Darktown residence. A tip led officers to a vacant house where the items were located, and they believe they have the former resident accused in custody soon.
Real estate news reports Venable Brothers lease of Temple Court to Central Building Co for 25 years with annual rent estimated between 209000 and 250000. The eight story building will receive about 40000 in upgrades including a new lobby, marble walls, modern elevators, wired glass shafts, and 1000 safety deposit boxes. Frasier Drawing Plane Co. drafts the plans. original 1883 structure expanded from five to fourteen stories.
A basement fire in the military department store room at the state capitol caused hundreds in damage before discovery. It follows two prior fires in the building within a month and another in the last year, prompting calls for closer scrutiny and a possible interior inspection by state officials.
A portion of the building is leased to a single firm and the property is largely occupied by members of the Regal Fraternity. The site is described as desirable, near the county courthouse and state capitol, and modernization is expected to further enhance its appeal to buyers.
Berlin reports French infantry assaults on Dead Man's Hill and west of it south of Corbeaux wood were repulsed with heavy losses. Some French battalions penetrated Dead Man's Hill trenches but were slain in hand to hand fighting. Paris silent on the Verdun action while German and Austrian fronts engage in heavy artillery duels and local clashes across multiple sectors.
Washington reports the United States is ready to fix a limit on how far American troops in pursuit of Villa may advance into Mexico and to ensure withdrawal within a reasonable time. Secretary Baker says Carranza forces are cooperating in practice, while U S officers say no clear cooperation has been observed. A reply to General Carranza is virtually complete and will be sent soon. The chase of Villa continues with lines of communication stretched and supply moves hindered.
Washington forecasts generally fair for Sunday and Monday in Georgia. Local reports show a low of 3d and a high near 88. Mean temperature around 66 with no significant rainfall in the past 24 hours and minor monthly deficiencies noted.
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