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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
10
Washington reports President Wilson and his cabinet decided to dispatch American warships to the canal zone to counter neutrality violations by belligerent ships. Exact numbers depend on a full report from Governor Goethals and Captain Rodman. The War Department seeks specifics on incidents and use of the zone as a base of supplies.
Secretary Daniels pledged action to enforce the presidents radio order as the Navy questions wireless use in canal zone waters. A Balboa radio note says British carrier radio is unmanned for coast communications. Destroyers may be sent to enforce neutrality. British-flag ships may have been unaware of canal regulations reaching London yesterday.
One hundred men at the Tenth and Grime streets sewer construction, many doing manual labor for the first time, received thick warm gloves Tuesday. The gifts came from J. M. High company employees and were handed out by A. P. McClelland of the public works department, boosting morale in the cold weather.
J Haden president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce will address the Augusta Rotary Club on diversified crops. He travels from Atlanta and will be hosted by Captain P H Rice president of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association in Augusta.
Major General Leonard Wood and former Secretary Henry L. Stimson urged organizing a volunteer army through college camps, federalized militia, and expanded regular forces. They backed 660000 as a stop-gap, with college camps training volunteers and officers, plus citizen training and better armament to prepare for sudden war.
Commander Stirling testified the navy had 57 submarines with 38 built 11 building and 8 authorized including 9 at Manila. He said submarines could support canal defense, while a large navy was needed for secure sea control. Theodore Roosevelt was floated as a witness before the naval committee but not yet decided.
The Marist college faculty and cadets announce a military tournament and grand ball to be held at the Auditorium Armory on January 8. Preparations aim to create one of the season’s most brilliant social events, with details to follow.Thursday Dance at Vesper Club and Strand Debutantes as Ushers. The Strand theater will host debutantes of Atlanta this Friday with ushers from the Debutante club of 1911 directing and aiding the charity for the Home for Incurables.
At Grady Hospital Gordon ise reports 18 people collecting funds toys and fruits for the annual Christmas tree for the little ones in the children's ward. The tree will be presented December 24 at 3 PM. Mrs Kiser invites contributions to 40 Cone Street for tree arrangements each year. Clarke Barber Miss Leake Clark and Dr W B Barber wed at 4 PM Tuesday at Rev W R Hendricks's residence 368 South Mortland Ave. The bride wore blue with paradise feathered hat. Dr Barber formerly Hawkinsville Ga, with Wesley Memorial Hospital for a year. They depart for a brief trip and will reside at the bride's mother 144 Cherokee Ave.
Memphis reports say a 13 year old girl near Ramsey, Tennessee, accidentally shot and killed Mrs. William Tripp. The tragedy followed chastisement by her husband, with Tripp using his wife as a shield as the girl fired a shotgun.
Reduced Christmas excursion and freight rates announced by Northern Pacific and St Louis and Santa Fe routes. Agents are authorized to apply these lower fares via N and C S L Ry and W and A R R. Reach out to local agents for travel and shipping discounts during the holiday period.
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