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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1916
Page
6
Francis W. Hirst, editor of The Economist, argues Britain should employ a science based blockade against Germany. The interview highlights wartime economics, large expenditures, and the shift from pure military to economic warfare as a key strategic frontier.
Mrs Anna Kerr of Burlington Wisconsin reports irregular pain in her side and back improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tablets and Sanative Wash. She urges other women to try these remedies, noting the product's roots and herbs restore health and strength. For special cases, write the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co confidentially for free advice.
Coronel House earlier consulted Mr Hirst who endorsed a scientific blockade over a blanket one. Hirst argued the aims are to allow nonessential imports paid in gold, curb German credit, and avoid boosting domestic German production. He contrasted naval and financial power with continental army limits and warned on the long-term economic strain of war.
Washington February 14 Information about submarines warfare and the limitations of submersibles will be given to the house naval committee this week by Rear Admiral Albert W Grant assigned by Secretary Daniels as shore and fleet commander of the submarines of the Atlantic fleet. The admiral will appear before the committee tomorrow and this examination probably will last well into the week as several members of the committee have shown a desire to go into the subject exhaustively with previous witnesses who have referred them to Admiral Grant for exact information.
Good roads enthusiasts from Cairo Illinois to New Orleans will gather in Memphis on February 17 and 18 to discuss routes for a Jefferson Davis highway from Memphis to New Orleans and Beauvoir Mississippi. A map by Henry Haley shows river and central route options through Mississippi with strong Confederate organizational support backing expansion to Beauvoir.
Claude Graham-White, a British aviator, has been gravely wounded at Hazebrouck, France. He was commissioned a lieutenant last month and is noted for earlier international fame from sensational flights in England and America. His wife, Dorothy Taylor of New York, obtained a decree for restitution of conjugal rights prior to divorce proceedings.
Paris February 13 President Poincare received a telegram from Serbian deputies recently arrived at Nice expressing gratitude for France friendship and faith despite Serbia grave situation hoping for final victory for France and its allies.
A banquet at the University Club in Chicago for Archbishop Mundelein involved arsenic in the soup. Dr. Frederick C. Tonney estimated each guest received 1% grains of white arsenic, with the entire kettle totaling 490 grains. Missing assistant chef Jean Crones is sought, while investigators including Hinton G. Clahaugh and Captain Nicholas Hult pursue leads amid heightened security at the reception.
Madrid reports the governor of Fernando Po announces 140 German refugees have reached Santa Isabel from German Kameran. They will be sent to Spain for internment on the next steamer sailing from the island.
Paris February 1. The body of Francia Pegoud brother of Adolphe Pegoud the aviator killed in action months ago was found yesterday hanging from a tree near Versailles. He had been low in spirits due to his brother s death and financial difficulties.
A city rumor claims a youth named Jack Pickford, visiting Atlanta, was mistaken for the famous Mary Pickford’s brother. The real Jack Pickford, in San Francisco, revealed the truth too late as the Atlanta crowd he mingled with departed for Jacksonville. The imposter, age about twenty one, impressed locals with style and performance, joining drinks and songs before leaving.
Panama February 13 delegates to the congress on Christian work in Latin America attended devotional services in Panama Colon and canal towns. Addresses were delivered to soldiers at their camps and reports will be discussed tomorrow. A misunderstanding over report wording arose due to language gaps, but private conferences clarified Catholicism discussions and a complete understanding was reached.
Washington February 13 Speaker Clark denounces talk of ousting Representative Kitchin from the house majority leadership over opposition to preparedness programs and other administration plans. He says he may leave the speaker’s chair to oppose or support measures but will not oust Kitchin or other leaders. He urges Democrats to pursue unity through moderation and dialogue, not force, noting every member has a right to his opinion.
Rear Admiral Robert I Peary, authorized by the Aero Club of America, announced a central committee with members including U S Senator Charles F Johnson U S Senator Morris Sheppard Representative Julius Kahn Newton assistant secretary of the treasury head of the coast guard E Lester Jones H Frankenfield John Hays Hammond Jr Emerson McMillan and 27 aero club presidents. The plan focuses on a coast patrol chain along the Atlantic Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes with inner stations later. The service aims for observation in wartime and to aid the coast guard.
Washington details a busy week ahead as President Wilson plans conferences with Congress to appoint a new secretary of war and discuss national defense. Advisers expect the secretary to choose his assistant, with debates over preparedness and a possible trip to advocate rural credit reforms. Old Point Comfort reports the Mayflower sailing for Washington with Wilson aboard and a planned dock by 3 am.
Washington February 13 Secretary iMcaAdag wrote Chester C. Platt of Baytavia N J that under no circumstances would be permit the naming of him as a delegate to the Democratic national convention in St Louis next June. McAdoo said delegates should be chosen from men who have stood in the trenches and fought the battles of the party and have not received official positions.
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