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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1916

Page

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One Million Men For Peace Army Passes Senate

Washington April 1 The senate passed an army reorganization bill creating a peace army of one million men and a regular army of 250 000 with a reserve force and a youth reserve corps. The measure would federalize national guard forces and boost overall strength to 790 400 plus youth reserves. Debate included rejection of a reduction plan and notes of looming war threats. Continued on Page Nine.

Washington United States Senate Houses of Congress House National Guard Hardwick Myers Reed Brandegee Williams Congress Mexico

Charter Revision Seems Assured in Atlanta City Hall

Mayor Woodward and Alderman Dunlap push for two 25 member committees to draft charters for public approval. The charter revision committee, led by Councilman Edwin F. Johnson, will meet Thursday at 4. Members weigh revising the present charter versus adopting a new one, with mixed views on a commission form of government and the need for economy and centralized responsibility. Continued on Page Four.

Woodward Edgar Dunlap Edwin F. Johnson Frank H. Reynolds Jesse W. Armistead J. D. Sissons Nelson Spratt Claude L. Ashley Atlanta Edward Johnson Frank H. Reynoulds Lam

Easter Fashion Show Promises Bright Spring Styles

Department stores shoe shops milliners and novelty shops report the busiest pre Easter period in a decade. New season fashions tempt with fresh styles and lower prices. consumers, guided by The Constitution’s ads, expect quality and economy throughout the season.

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Constitution guarantees ad claims in stores

Fragmentary OCR text indicates a constitutional guarantee affecting advertising in stores. Details are unclear due to damaged wording, but the note references rights or regulations tied to consumer ads in retail settings. Further readable context is needed for precise summary.

Market Savings Noted In Local Ledger

Fragmentary OCR notes a marked saving on purchases and pricing details. The brief mentions lower prices and discounts but lacks完整 specifics or named entities.

Trebizond Falls to Russian Forces in Black Sea Victory

Washington reports the German embassy demands return of papers seized in New York from Captain Franz von Papen's offices and seeks release of Wolfe von Igel on conspiracy charges. In New York, Von Igel is held on $20,000 bail after being charged with complicity in a Welland canal plot. Trebizond, the Black Sea port, falls to Russian forces in a swift operation, part of a broader push isolating Turkish troops in Mesopotamia.

Washington State Department Department of Justice New York Franz von Papen Wolfe von Igel von Papen Polk von Tgel Warren Prince von Hatzfeldt von Igel Teutonic van Iver Heriin Foreign Office United States Marshall Welland Canal Howe William B. Offley von Izger von Zael Officy Captain Papen Hans Tauscher Krupps London Turkey Black Sea Trebizond Drona Przerim Batburt Erzerum Mesopotamia Verdun Asia Morning Post Erzingan Kharput Diarbekr Perata Bagdad Petrograd Anatolian Kara Dere Asia Minor Constantinople

United States aims in Villa pursuit under review

Washington reports that the administration awaits further officer reports in Mexico before deciding to withdraw or reinforce the Villa pursuit. More troops are placed at Pershing’s disposal to protect the long border communications as officials weigh risks from possible German action and Carranza’s stance.

Pershing Funston Washington Germany Mexico Europe United States Villa Letcher Chihuahua Carranza San Antonio Baker Parral Tompkins Herrera Lwving

Wilson to Address Submarine Crisis Before Congress

President Wilson will speak to a joint session of the House and Senate in the capital tomorrow at 1 PM on the submarine situation with Germany. Details are not disclosed as officials anticipate a possible ultimatum or severance of relations, while preparations for a joint session and further meetings with congressional leaders unfold.

Congress Shington Wilson House of Representatives United States Germany White House Stone Flood Lodge Representative Cooper White Horse Washington Capitol House Senate

Let Wilson Do Worst Says German Editors

Berlin reports newspapers prepare readers for Washington note. Jagow replies to American inquiries disappointing. editors fear Wilson may withdraw from the Mexican undertaking. Conservative papers urge restraint but echo tone of “let President Wilson do his worst” while Frankfurter Zeitung calls for peace if Germany aligns submarine warfare with neutral rights.

Berlin London Washington Jagow Wilson United States Germany Frankfurter Zeitung

Wilson’s Duty to Humanity Guided U S in World Role

President Wilson outlined America’s duty to humanity in remarks on April 18 and a Jefferson day speech. He asked if the nation would risk entanglement, adding that U S action should defend global interests when aligned with mankind’s welfare and withdraw when not. He spoke before the D A R about fighting for all mankind rather than for self alone.

Washington Wilson Congress America

Weather Prophecy Fair Forecast for Wednesday

The forecast calls for Georgia and Washington regions to experience a fair, mild Wednesday with light winds. No precipitation expected, temperatures mild across areas under the forecast.

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