English at St Quentin Suffered Great Losses
German dispatch reports severe English defeat at St Quentin with heavy losses. German forces pursued the English across northern France and toward Maubeuze, with 1160 casualties in von Kluck’s corps.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
2
German dispatch reports severe English defeat at St Quentin with heavy losses. German forces pursued the English across northern France and toward Maubeuze, with 1160 casualties in von Kluck’s corps.
Historians may call the present European war the silent war with millions marching, yet brutal silence cloaks front lines. The piece notes secrecy hides generals and plans, making reports meager while battle rages across a continent.
A reflective piece extols the humble cob pipe over costly tobacco brands. It argues the cob’s value lies in durability and simple craft, accessible to the poor and rich alike, and questions why a lasting humble item never gains social polish.
A lyrical fragment extols a mountain brook and its witchery, describing the lure of love and nature’s beauty. The piece flows with imagery of ocean, gem like gleam, and carefree joy from mountain to sea, attributed to Frederick A Noblé.
Postmaster General Burleson urges county seat postmasters to set up parcel post displays at county fairs and rural gatherings to educate farmers about direct exchange with cities. Exhibits may use free space, feature sample shipments, and include literature. no department funds are available, but local spaces and voluntary staff help are encouraged.
Mayor Woodward states he did not force John S Holliday to resign from the city tax assessors office but refused a 30 day leave for a campaign against J H Goldsmith for comptroller. He says Holliday resigned after suggesting it to run, claiming the move protects the citys business interests and to avoid training a replacement today.
A New York World excerpt notes about 260000 tons of ships now under American registry, mostly foreign built but owned by U S firms like Standard Oil United Fruit and U S Steel. It argues current laws encourage foreign built ships to fly American flag while many ships remain under foreign flags, urging steps to boost American ownership and registry in commerce. The piece also references insurance costs and Washington policy changes relevant to ship registration and ownership.
The body of a young woman was found in a park ravine after heavy rains. Detectives believe she was washed through the Sutler street sewer, not murdered there, due to the nude condition, lack of clothing, and overflow evidence along the banks. Investigators note possible links to a missing person, a decoy telegram, and a ride to Louisville, with inquiries into railway offices and a screen clerk friend.
Reporters describe Mrs Mady Bundoy noting a fear of danger for Miss Macey who planned a day trip to Loutaville to collect trunks and return to Atlanta. A body found Saturday night near a fire is identified later as OVie Vera. Curiosity seekers swarm the scene as coroner’s inquest proceeds amid ambiguous clothing and possible foul play.
A charming young woman on her first tour abroad meets the steamer captain during a Genoa to Buenos Aires voyage. The captain notes crossing the Tropic of Cancer. The narrative mentions a rainy season in Janda of Hellador where a vine yields a fruit dried into a vegetable sponge praised by some as superior to animal sponges.
Relatives and friends from multiple states attend the 1914 funeral at Burket Simmons Company chapel. Palm bearers named including Lambert, Stewart, Hicks, and Randolph. Masons and friends from Greenwood Last Lake attend. special car arranged.
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