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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1915
Page
6
President Wilson inaugurates a new practice of regular Friday night informal cabinet discussions on government business. He plans to continue the custom indefinitely.
An old advertisement proclaims Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieve itching burning raw or scaly skin. It claims quick relief, no harmful ingredients, doctor recommended for 20 years, and available from pharmacists. It also mentions Resinol cleans pimples blackheads and dandruff.
Washington January 15 Senator Lodge urged Senate action for a commission or permanent council on national defense. He said the defense is imperfect and unbalanced and must be strengthened without more taxes by cutting unused posts yards and unnecessary expenditures. He warned the nation is unprepared and vulnerable to attack. He criticized militia readiness, canal protection, and shortage of artillery, ammunition, and motorized transport. He highlighted weaknesses in the navy including submarines scout cruisers aircraft and naval aviation funding delays.
Reports describe Avezzano reduced to rubble with only two to three percent of survivors. King Victor Emmanuel and Antonio Marconi recount mass destruction surpassing Messina, with many residents left destitute and crews overwhelmed by fires and debris. Rescue work proceeds slowly as avalanches, floods, and near-total lack of water hinder efforts. Hundreds of thousands of troops are dispatched to aid the scene.
London reports Sir Edward Grey received a Washington dispatch asking if the former Hamburg-American liner Dacia, now American-flag, could sail from America to Bremen with cotton without setting a precedent for selling German ships to Americans. British officials favor caution and question allowing the Dacia into German trade.
Vancouver January 15 The German emperor’s nephew Prince Franz Josef of Hohenzollern reportedly became demented after his experiences on the Emden during its battle with the Sydney. He escaped a torpedo hit only to be dazed and later restrained, then moved to Port Said as a prisoner of war.
The Atlanta federal reserve bank shows a prosperous condition in the weekly report issued Friday night by Governor Joseph McCord. The report lists resources including gold coin and certificates, cash, loans and discounts, and other resources, totaling 8,967,477.78. Liabilities include capital paid in and deposits, with in-circulation federal reserve notes totaling 30,000. The report notes paper maturing within 30 days at 4 percent, with longer maturities detailed.
Rotterdam dispatch relays Cologne Gazette letter from a German front soldier about Emperor William visiting trenches. The emperor, in good health and high spirits, toured an Argonne cave, drank wine with an artillery officer, and was startled to see a full French prisoner group. An officer reassured him they were prisoners, easing the moment.
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