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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1916
Page
5
War dispatches describe heavy fighting on the Russian front with German and Austrian forces attacking Le Mort Homme Cumieres and other sectors. Despite intense bombardments and counterattacks, Allied defenses held, inflicting heavy losses on the aggressors along the Meuse and Avoyport corridors.
In trenches four kilometers east of Felahie our detachment killed or wounded 1500 of the enemy and took prisoners while one aeroplane was shot down. The report covers evacuations, bayonet actions, and counter attacks across the Caucasian front with enemy losses estimated at 3500 and our losses small, plus a coast monitor engagement near Karatatseh Burnu where our guns disabled the opposing monitor and towed it away.
El Paso police reported that General Yuezs Salazar a former Huerta general now living in El Paso crossed the border with a stated plan to take up arms against the United States. A man closely associated with Salazar gave the information which police verified after inquiry.
London reports that Premier Tisza and Austrian foreign minister Burian are expected to resign as Austria Hungary and Turkey oppose a German plan for a customs union. Tisza reportedly refused the scheme and may lead the opposition. a cabinet of soldiers is predicted, with many politicians unwilling to take the post amid Tisza’s opposition.
Mexico City April 9 General Gonzales issues a manifesto to Mexican farmers offering a prize of $1,000 to the planter in each township under his jurisdiction for the best planted field. The states cited include Mexico Puebla Morelos Tlaxcala Hidalgo and Oaxaca. A crop shortage is cited as a national crisis.
Washington April 9 delegates from affiliated unions in every state arrive for the eleventh annual Navy League of the United States convention. Officials plan to outline how the United States may be adequately prepared for national defense with talks from authorities on international law commerce and military and naval science. About 1,000 expected for the opening session Tuesday evening through Wednesday.
In Del Rio Texas Private John Wade of the Twenty fourth United States Infantry a black soldier was killed by Ranger Barler during an arrest attempt on sixteen black troops who had caused a disturbance. Two soldiers were arrested and a coroner s jury found Barler acted in self defense. Citizens urged Washington to move the black troops.
Berlin dispatch reports Vorwaerts denounces the socialist caucus for censorship and dictatorial tactics. It accuses the party of suppressing press freedom and criticizes banning Karl Liebknecht from addressing the Reichstag over Tirpitz's resignation and submarine policy.
Aurich March 30 The Associated Press reports that jurists debate whether peace should come via a grand congress or separate treaties England favors a congress with all belligerents while Germany and its allies push for separate peace Germany may pressure smaller conquered states Belgium Serbia and Montenegro toward peace or risk annexation If separate peace occurs it would be incontestable in law but could leave Germany with fewer enemies at the table and shape postwar borders Professor Binding argues for the congress while Rinding urges Germany to take the initiative in peace efforts.
New York April Dr Arthur Warren Waite confessed poisoner of his father in law John E Peck Grand Rapids was examined at Bellevue hospital today by three attendants designated by District Attorney Swann. He will be arraigned tomorrow to plead to the indictment charging him with murder and then remanded to prison to await trial. Nashville Grocer Kills Self. Nashville Tenn April 9 Mac C Jackson 59 years old one of the best known retail grocery men of Nashville committed death by own action about noon today by shooting himself through the head with a pistol at his home. No reason for the act is known. He was a member of the firm of Crone Jackson.
Petrograd reports that torpedo destroyer Stegi rammed an enemy submarine near the location where hospital ship Portugal was sunk in the Black Sea. Official announcement cites the incident as it occurred tonight via London.
New York April 9 national defense stance calls rifle practice for unorganized militia vital. Formation of civilian rifle clubs urged. government will supply about 300000 model 1908 rifles and 20,900,000 cartridges free to affiliated clubs for members at small arms practice. Ten or more citizens in a town or county can form an affiliate club with the National Rifle Association.
Macon Georgia April 9 Special The Macon Telegraph reports alleged circumstances of James M Smith making a will disposed of millions. Witness Henry Heard of Union Point and Jesse Turnell recall the event and contend a third witness may exist. The will’s fate remains a mystery amid pending litigation and questions of heirs to about 3 million dollars in Smithonia property.
Denver reports John J Rockefeller Jr will provide financial help for church construction in mining camps of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company. The funding may go to Protestant or Catholic churches, or both, in camps with enough residents to sustain worship and permanence.
Colin Muncker, former parliamentary candidate from Aberdeem against Lord Bryce, died in New York at 79. He mapped Teklens along the Amazon, later settled in California and became a naturalized American citizen.
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