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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
14
After a long session the Georgia militia advisory board urged Governor to press the General Assembly for a larger appropriation. They seek an increase from 40,000 to 60,000 dollars to operate the state military department, arguing current funds are insufficient and could force troop reductions.
A set of letters discusses payment and connections between Franz von Papen and alleged plotters, describing diplomatic notes, recalls, and reactions in New Orleans and New York. The correspondence references German officials, neutrality tidbits, and mentions days of reckoning with government figures.
A New York report notes a special train carrying butter bound for Russia, claimed to be the first American butter shipped to the country. Dealers say America had surplus butter and aims to expand exports. Storage butter in leading houses stood at 93,280,000 pounds, up about 16,000,000 from the previous year.
The Atlanta Typothetae, a key printers’ group, met at the Piedmont hotel for its annual gathering and dinner. The event stirred debate over a Chamber of Commerce reform proposal, with strong support but no action taken, as speakers revived old Atlanta spirit.
German attaches Von Papen and Dumba figures surface amid U.S. inquiries into how correspondence and embassy accounts were shared with Berlin. Officials note secrecy on investigations and suggest moves aimed at avoiding inflammatory public opinion in wartime.
Vyren YT Herrich, a former ambassador to Nome, announced his candidacy for United States senator subject to Republican primaries. The entry lists a January 14 date and a ballot location at 1 Elm.
A promotional note extols Shredded Wheat as the purest most nutritious cereal. It claims it is best for youngsters and adults, aids energy for work and play, and preserves wheat’s life in a digestible form. Made at Niagara Falls New York with milk or cream.
Senate leader Cummins proposes raising national guard strength to 400 000 in peace and 800 000 in war with three year enlistments and expanded rifle and camp training. No police duty obligation after M40, six army posts to federal reserve status, and guard reorganized for quicker mobilization and better training than a continental army.
London January 14 It is officially announced that Baron Chelmsford former governor of Queensland and of New South Wales has been appointed viceroy and governor general of India in succession of Baron Tardinge.
The Georgia School of Technology board in Atlanta met to approve plans for a new power plant and the development of the department of commerce and business. An appropriation is available and work has begun under Professor W A Kell, dean of the department, with strong support from cities and business sectors.
Number of businessmen went to the school with the board to hear the department report. The board expressed pleasure at progress on the new power plant and was glad to be informed that equipment for businessmen in Atlanta is involved.
The board transacted only routine matters with Governor Kathrine Harris chairing. Attendees included WB Miles N P Pratt JS Abereal of Atlanta and Monroe judge George D Gober and Colonel W S Simonon of Lawrenceville.
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