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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1915
Page
1
Crowds thronged hotels as New Year celebrations lit Atlanta at midnight. Revelers danced in Ansley and Piedmont venues, with trains, bells, horns, and church chimes joining the roar. The City showed carnival spirit, tables crowded, and many guests toasted the coming year with music and fireworks.
A Senate test vote to strike the literacy test from the immigration bill failed 47 to 9 with amendments to exclude Africans and to curb polygamy. Senators Reed and others debated race, religion, and treaty effects as amendments drew sharp lines, while some argued religious prohibitions should not bar entry.
Rural routes face possible abandonment as Congress and the Post Office Department weigh route efficiency and demand. Inspectors report several lines fail to carry enough mail to justify costs, prompting efforts to discontinue underused rural services across communities.
Secretary Redfield of the commerce department issues a New Year greeting to merchants and manufacturers urging bold action to spur prosperity. He cites low prices and rising costs ahead, urges starting improvements now, and notes strong American examples of pluck while forecasting a favorable trade balance and progress toward creditor nation status.
Washington receives text of the note to Britain demanding an early improvement in treatment of American commerce by the British fleet. The message, dated December 26, 1914, outlines U S concerns over seizures and detentions of American cargoes at neutral ports and protests ongoing policy. It criticizes delays in relief and calls for respect for neutral rights.
London December 31 The British foreign office with the American government released the text of the U S protest against searches of American commerce by British war vessels The note is viewed as a diplomatic document of high significance though papers say it is less specific than anticipated It is likely to be followed by a cautious British reply next week Officials expect no official comment until a cabinet meeting endorses policy Ambassadors Grey and Page conferred while Norway Sweden Denmark and Holland are urged to curb contraband leakage to Germany The American note transmitted by Ambassador Page is dated December 23 1914 and forwarded to Washington for action Continued on page twelve
London reports a Berlin communication claiming German unity and strength as prisoners exceed 136,000 since November 11, with guns and machine guns captured. The Austrian front yields Galicia and Italians push in Alsace. Russians cross the Carpathians again, while Belgium and French fronts see artillery actions and limited offensives. Widespread combat slows in Flanders and France with sporadic attacks. South Africa seizes Walvis Bay and Bougainville Island changes hands. New Year’s Eve celebrations in London are toned down.
London reports the Danish steamer M. C. Holt from Savannah struck a mine and sank off Flamborough Head with all crew escaping in small boats. The vessel went down in about fifteen minutes. Flamborough Head lies on the North Sea in Yorkshire. Paul Jones is noted for a historic naval victory nearby in 1779.
Aims toward Laex reported by Athens dispatch with German officers leading Turkish forces. French clergy say subjects of triple Entente in Jerusalem faced police surveillance after Alexandria bombardment rumors. Turkish authorities attempted to seize French consulate records in Damascus but backed off after Spanish consul protest.
Athens December speech by premier Venizelos during budget debate assures deputies that all essential defense measures are in place since the war outbreak. He states Greece is ready to mobilize at any hour and on every point of the country. He emphasizes preparedness and national defense.
John C. Reese longtime Atlanta journalist and correspondent for The Macon Telegraph Augusta Chronicle Albany Herald and Valdosta Times died this morning at his Seals Place home after several days of pneumonia He had lived in Atlanta for about ten years and previously served as private secretary to Congressman Maddox of the Seventh District in Washington.
A British airman Flight Commander Hewlett from the raid on Cuxhaven was believed lost but is found at sea. His machine was picked up off Helgoland and rescued despite rough weather delaying port arrival. He was later located in Amsterdam via telegram from Marden, Holland, dated December 21.
Rome December 21 Guglielmo Marconi, famed for wireless telegraphy, was appointed a member of the Italian Senate today by King Victor Emmanuel with the appointment announced in Rome. The historic move elevates the inventor to a bench of state leadership reflecting his scientific achievements and national prominence.
Berlin dispatch says over thirty French and British warships engage the Austrian base at Pola and the nearby Bouigne seaport. A submarine reportedly entered Pola harbor, while another submarine reportedly torpedoed the Austrian dreadnought Viribus Unitla. An Anglo French attack seemed plausible per last night London dispatches.
Melbourne report states British forces have occupied Bougainville, the largest island in the region, marking a significant strategic advance. The dispatch notes the action occurred recently with London confirming the operation.
Weather summary notes fair conditions Friday and Saturday with varying temperatures. Forecast includes low temperatures around 29 and highs near 46. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is 0.60 inches and total since month start 0.77 inches. Deficiency since January 1 is 28.38 inches.
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