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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
7
An archival excerpt reveals a dominant belief among the Irish people that blood ties define identity. The text notes that thousands of Irish soldiers have reaffirmed this view through action, signaling a widespread cultural stance of belonging and loyalty tied to lineage.
In a Dublin rebellion report, Ireland wide debate over home rule continues as leaders denounce German involvement and stress Ireland’s right to decide its policy. Paris and London outlets confirm operations against rebels, with fires in Sackville Street and clashes near the Four Courts. Disturbances remain localized to Galway Enniscorthy Klarnery Clonmel and Gorey as troops tighten cordons.
Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey told a trusted source he will definitively state his gubernatorial plans within days after the state convention and executive committee meeting in Macon. He is expected to oppose Governor Harris and Ter L. G. Hardman, with resignation as solicitor general possibly issued around the same time as his gubernatorial card. The governor may appoint Ed. T. Williams to fill the unexpired term if a vacancy occurs.
Allied reports describe British reverses in Egypt and Mesopotamia, with a four cavalry squadron force annihilated near Quatia and Kut relief failed due to a vessel grounding in the Tigris. Turkish air actions hit an Entente warship area and bombing raids targeted Imbros and Port Said.
Washington press reports say Carranza troops must cooperate as General Funston attends a conference with General Obregon and General Scott. The American pursuit of Villa continues with cavalry movements south from Columbus, possibly part of Funston’s redistribution with President Wilson’s approval.
El Paso April 28. As Oregon Scott Funston talks proceed over U S troop plans in Mexico, observers expect tentative American occupation of Chihuahua pending Villa band eradication. Carranza and Obregon aides discuss half way terms while rumors of Pershing’s columns on Mexican soil surface. Carranza forces move into Guerrero. U S infantry shifts southward. officials say movements are precautionary.
A four mile long cavalry column left base camp Columbus New Mexico planning to encamp at Gibsons line ranch fifteen miles west and cross the frontier early tomorrow. The detachment is the largest to leave Columbus since the initial expedition crossed March 15. Officials deny link to Carranza soldiers arriving Guerrero district. Villa forces are said to be crumbling as remnants flee and morale wanes amid reports of hardship.
Berlin reports show Ambassador Gerard meeting with Emperor William and German leaders to gain a clearer view of Washington’s stance on submarine warfare. Officials expect a decision next week as Germany weighs how fully to meet American demands amid tense Allied and naval contexts.
A Berlin report to The Cologne Gazette notes entente powers seek to undermine German American relations by portraying German terms as unacceptable. Tages Zeitung emphasizes Germany’s submarine program as pivotal in war plans against Britain. The dispatch suggests England and France seek German American complications and urges careful reading of enemy rhetoric for conclusions.
William Oldknow serves as president with Joseph Marentette as treasurer and Samuel Denbow and Dave Warneryesterday applying for a charter in Fulton Superior Court for the Screen Club. The club seeks quarters on the top floor of the Walton building in Film Row at Fairile and Walton streets, previously used by the Transportation club. A meeting was held last night to discuss the formation.
New quarters now occupied by the Transportation department will cease operation at the end of the month. The Screen Club plans a house warming and will launch festivities with a formal dinner hosted by President Oldknow in the coming days.
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