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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
Reported status shows the German cruiser Prinz Eitel being held at the Norfolk Navy Yard amid wartime restrictions. The vessel remains under guard as U S authorities maintain oversight and monitor potential implications for Allied commerce and maritime operations.
The German cruiser and its officers were interned at a U.S. naval yard under Secretary Daniels authority. A pledge to disable propulsion and wireless gear was accepted to ensure neutrality compliance. Officers and crew will be moved to Norfolk in temporary parole while foreseen exchanges and transfers are arranged with allied ports.
The Theseus, a British steamer, escaped after a dramatic pursuit by a German submarine off the coast near Liverpool. Fire and shell damage were reported, but the captain ordered full steam, and the Theseus outran the sub as crew members faced injuries and abandon ship warnings.
Washington April 9. A federal employment report shows 14 basic tasks completed in February with 7 directed to agriculture and more placed across cities including New York Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago and Denver. The aim is to shift job seekers from urban centers to agricultural areas as labor officials note limited details on individual needs while warning the system will adjust to meet demand.
Refugees returning from the war zone in France are reported as half starved and in dire condition. The American Fleet Clearing House at its New York headquarters released a letter from Pere Lettere noting extreme hardship among 600900 refugees and 00090 Belmin civilians and urging rapid relief efforts including clothing and supplies.
A Reserve Board statement declares no conflict possible between federal and state authorities over banking functions. The note asserts state laws govern bank operations and that federal supervision remains primary where applicable.
A deadly brawl at Howell school house in Lotart West Virginia during a school entertainment left multiple brothers and others involved. The dispute reportedly stems from an old feud and escalated into fatal violence among attendees.
Athens April 9. At a party meeting Venizelos announced he would retire entirely from public life amid the dispute between King Constantine and the former premier over Greece ceding havala to Bulgaria. The decision follows the king’s rejection of Premier Gounaris’s statement that the king never approved the proposal.
Washington April 4 American merchants are asked to submit proof of ownership and payment for goods bought in Germany or awaiting shipment before March to the British embassy. The embassy indicated that such proof will prevent seizure by allied warships and permit shipment of large quantities of merchandise. The circula r letter urges forwarders to provide evidence of ownership and payment without shipping histories, listing ship dates and current shipment status as of 1924.
A historic dispatch recounts a captain who faced a German submarine during a sea engagement and earned honors for steadfast leadership. The incident details the vessel Redling from Lesutmiaine and its crew as the submarine fired repeatedly before the ship made harbor, with casualties among the crew and passengers.
Atlantan witness spoke at a rates hearing arguing for a proposed increase. The testimony centered on valuation of freight and tonnage hauled, with critics urging restraint and noting potential impacts on shipments.
A dynamite blast wrecked the Serbian club at Broadway and damaged surrounding buildings. The club had been used as a headquarters for the local Serbian nationalist movement and had been the focus of police investigations. No injuries were reported as the fire was extinguished and investigators began assessing the scene.
Dispatches discuss American and Japanese positions at Pekin talks with negotiators signaling progress. Reports note discussions on mete policy and potential outcomes as the conferences move toward a conclusion.
Fragmentary text reports armed motorboats near a coast or river guarding a strategic area. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a security operation with patrols and defense measures involving gunmen and boats. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable.
A chaotic report describes an American detained by British forces on espionage charges amid alleged transmission of military information to Germany. It notes an American passport possession and mentions Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn as an address, with three men reportedly involved and a civil court proceeding hinted at as gravely important.
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