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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
5
Wire reports from London and Berlin discuss the Arabic sinking, noting no warning given, German replies, and US diplomats pressing for evidence. Ambassadors Page and Lansing stay in contact as Count von Bernstorff may visit Washington. The incident widens tensions with Britain over neutral rights and maritime safety.
White Star Line managers in Liverpool released a statement denying any torpedo attack and asserting the Arabic was sunk without warning. The inquiry noted no munitions or disguises on board and described thorough precautions, lifeboats ready, and life-saving measures implemented after the vessel was struck off the south coast of Ireland.
War bulletin reports heavy Teuton blows and enemy gains near Dixmuide and Niemen with Allied counter moves. In Russia, German forces defend and press along the Pulva and Bug lines as Bolshevik actions and ship losses mark a broader front.
War dispatches report intensified fighting on multiple fronts. German units push toward Alsace while Austro Hungarian and German cavalry advance near Kovel as Russians retreat near Brest Litovsk. Serbian artillery halts Austro Hungarian efforts along the Danube and Save rivers with fortifications disrupted and wire entanglements prevented.
Vienna reports heavy artillery and infantry actions along the front. Italian forces claim to repulse multiple attacks near San Martino and Tolmino with Austrian positions bombarded on Lavaronne and Malgaria. An air raid at Schlo on August 24 killed a civilian.
San Antonio August 24 John Slovac a Bohemian farmer living near Shiner was taken from jail by unknown parties beaten with a wet rope and killed by a pistol shot Monday night Slovac was charged with mistreating his wife in the incident reported today by local informants
Several obituaries appear from Newnan and nearby areas. Morton Murray, 43, dies in Asheville after health retreat, will be buried in Newnan with funeral tomorrow. Mrs Ed T Naftel of Montgomery dies in Indian Spring, interment in Montgomery. Albert Wood of North Jackson St. dies, survived by wife and three children, long Atlanta resident. Rigdon R. Smith dies at 65, prominent planter and wealthy citizen with daughter in Anniston. funeral planned. Daisy Tanner, 86, dies in a private hospital. survived by husband and father and aunt. services at Barclay & Branson chapel pending.
Atlanta friends mourn the sudden death of Martha Victorine Seydel eleven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hermand Seydel formerly of Atlanta now in New Jersey. The family recently moved their business to New Jersey following a move from Atlanta.
Brown Bros. & Co. announced a one year French commercial export credit of 20 million dollars to pay American exporters in dollars and aid French buyers of U S goods. The credit is secured by Bank of France guarantees and collateral in New York. Five British financiers expected to represent Great Britain, with two other delegates from the British treasury department.
A report details U S influence in Haiti following Guillaume’s ouster and Dartiguenave’s election by Congress amid revolutionary opposition. Officials anticipate swift authorization for a treaty, aiming to stabilize Haiti’s finances and avoid European creditor pressure.
A personally conducted 24 day tour covers St. Louis Xansan City Toneka Williams Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco with Salt Lake City Colorado Springs Denver return. Highlights seven thousand miles of travel featuring standard drawing room Pullman dining car hotels meals side trips and sight seeing. Price from Atlanta 129.75 with transfers and hand baggage service on offer.
Charleston, August 24. Southern Railway announces a modern export coal handling plant at Charleston will begin operation on September 1. The facility will handle commercial coal for overseas export, matching Atlantic seaboard facilities, with a capacity of about forty cars or two thousand tons per hour. It will be electric powered, delivering coal directly to ships with minimal breakage. A 400 car storage yard and expanded passing tracks support a surge in coal movement to Charleston.
Montreal August 24. Fifty men mainly city firemen were overwhelmed by smoke while suppressing a fire of unknown origin on the British steamer Anglo- Californian. The vessel sustained considerable damage and carried over 1,000 horses intended for cavalry. The ship had been attacked by a German submarine on July 5, resulting in eight crew deaths including two Americans. The Anglo- Californian reached Queenstown seriously damaged.
John L. Moore and Sons Opticians advertise a line of guaranteed accurate thermometers. A wide stock at 42 North Broad Street offers choices to fit taste and budget.
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