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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
7
The department claimed that gun use by British merchant ships was intended for defense. German sources alleged some merchants attacked German targets, but officials say the information is not conclusive. Berlin sent copies of German accusations and secret British instructions for ship commanders.
London February 17 The reference to Winston Spencer Churchill as Colonel Churchill in the House of Commons signals his promotion, though it has not yet been gazetted. The remark by an under secretary for war was described as a flat public intimation.
Washington on February 17 two opposing views of Lou Louis Brandeis were presented before the senate judiciary subcommittee investigating his fitness for the Supreme Court. Moorfield Storey a Boston lawyer testified Brandeis was highly capable yet willing to use unscrupulous methods if needed, while Sherman Whipple praised his sincere motives and idealism though noting a tendency to carelessly handle some cases. A New York lawyer quoted Brandeis saying that everyone should get a square deal in the James case.
The hearing touched on Brandeis and possible involvement with the New England railroad in 1882. A witness claimed Brandeis may have been connected to interests unrelated to the case and was reluctant to say whether Brandeis was hired to damage the New England roads, creating ambiguity in the proceedings.
In a candid speech King Peter argues freedom vs feudalism as Europe bleeds, praising Serb resilience and loyalty to allies. He cites Austria and the Obrenovitch era, pledges fidelity to the Yugoslav ideal, and vows to fight to redeem his people even unto death. The interview blends war rhetoric with personal resolve and regional tensions in the Balkans.
London February 17 in the house of lords Lord Kitchener stated during the lost Zeppelin raid the British account for one airship lost at sea and believed a second craft was put out of action He warned that air incursions will be costly and that defense rests on warning systems antiaircraft fire and interceptor planes He said the defense will be led by Viscount French with Sir Percy Scott as adviser and noted night attacks remain difficult but improvable with practice
A Newellton flood relief telegraph reports more than 2,000 Black residents marooned around Newellton and surrounding areas. Food and boats are urgently needed as rivers rise two to six feet. St Joseph and Natchez areas see rising waters and refugee movements by steamer and motor boats toward levees and the Mississippi. Local relief committees seek federal aid and rapid action to save thousands of flood refugees.
Memphis February 17 The Jefferson Davis Highway association organized to build a standard route from Memphis to New Orleans and Beauvoir Mississippi. A route through the hill county of northern Mississippi was adopted and a Grenada Mississippi meeting is planned to select between proposed options within thirty days. Representatives from counties along the Memphis Paducah highway joined the meeting and decided to drop that name in favor of the Jefferson Davis highway.
Washington reports a party driven measure to repeal the free sugar clause of the Underwood tariff. The house voted 4 to 20 in favor with penalties and revenue impact estimated at 4 million dollars annually. Majority Leader Ellenin/Kitchin noted costs tied to preparedness funding may be shifted to income tax and excise taxes on spe cies goods.
Panama February 17. At a session of the congress on religious work in Latin America proposals were made to enlarge the powers of the committee on cooperation in Latin America. Resolutions will be introduced Saturday calling for American and European factions to form representatives from mission agencies in the United States Canada and Europe. Proposals include organizing in each Latin American country a national or international commission to oversee district work.
London reports the Church of England bishops in convocation at Canterbury Cathedral adopting a resolution opposing reprisals aimed at killing or wounding non combatants. The scope and specifics were outlined by the Archbishop of Canterbury amid the session.
The bishop expressed a desire to encourage every possible energy in prosecuting the wars and warned against drifting into dishonorable methods that would have been condemned years ago.
Fragmentary OCR note references bromine quinine remedy and boxing box labeling. Details are unreadable, with possible mentions of gym, Groves, and signals. No coherent event, date, or clear entities.
Secretary Daniels announced a civilian naval training system modeled after military camps. Battleships will train volunteers for about a month starting around August 15, selecting enrollees at Charleston Norfolk New York Boston Philadelphia and Portland. About 2,600 men could be trained across six ships.
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