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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
7
Troops pursue the beaten Germans energetically as several corps cross the frontier. During the chase prisoners, guns, and war material are captured. On December 16 in eastern Galicia no major fighting occurred. Przemysl garrison conducted sorties that were repulsed, with heavy enemy losses and several hundred prisoners and machine guns taken.
News from Warsaw and Vienna describe a major battle near Sochaczow as German and Russian forces clash with heavy losses. Berlin claims a decisive Russian retreat while Austrians announce breakthrough near Lodz and advancing toward the Bzura, with French and British reports noting gains along the Ypres Menin road and in the Somme region.
A testimonial from Charles E. Harris of Marion Iowa praises Swamp Root detailing kidney and stomach relief after eight bottles. The affadavit by J P Kinley confirms Harris swore to truth. Kilmer Co advertises samples, booklets and sale of 50 cent and one dollar bottles through drug stores with Atlanta Constitution notice.
Berlin rejoices over Austro German victory in Poland as 31,000 Russians were reported captured. Officials say battles in West Galicia and northern Poland proceed with Austrians attacking from Cracow eastward and from the south, while Berlin flags and Red Cross activity mark the mood.
Washington reports continued German naval raids along the English northeast coast with officials and Congress weighing potential defenses and invasion risks. Analysts note Britain’s east coast forts vary, with several harbors and rail links exposed to landing sites and the need to deter any expeditionary force.
Rome dispatch reports an Austrian training ship Beethoven blown up by a mine near Trieste with loss of the crew and cadets aboard. No naval reference confirms such a ship in Austria Hungary service. training ships are sometimes renamed when used for training.
Lima Peru dispatch reports Argentine cruiser Pueyrredon capturing the German steamer Eleonore Woermann for neutrality violation. Earlier, Vatagonia and other German vessels are said to be chased or in port as British ships linger at Arica Chile amid war tensions.
New City New York December VTA ibe liam V Cleary formerly town clerk of Haverstraw was placed on trial today charged with killing Eugene Newman his daughter's childhood playmate and sweetheart when Newman called to inform him on July 23 last that he and Miss Cleary were married Anna Cleary Newman 20 daughter of the defendant and widow of the man he is charged with slaying entered the courtroom clad in deep mourning Both state and defense asserted she would testify in their behalf She has not said whether she would help defend her father or seek to have him punished as her husband's slayer Cleary a defense it is believed will be temporary emotional insanity I saw red is his own statement in explanation of his alleged act.
Rome December 17 Prince von Buelow arrived and learned of bombardment of the English coast by German ships. He said the act had been planned before leaving Berlin and called it the prelude to further German fleet actions that may astonish the world.
Berlin reports German raiders bombardment of Hartlepool Scarborough and Whitby met with multiple hits from coast batteries. Official word says damage was slight and ships were struck, amid heavy sea action and wartime defense.
Berlin December 17 Prince August William fourth son of the emperor has recovered sufficiently from injuries from a front line automobile accident to be taken to Berlin He arrived in the capital in fairly good condition and will require time for a complete recovery. Get Xmas spirit see the best show of a lifetime at the Atlanta tonight and Saturday
Faris December 17 The minister of marine said that not a man had been lost in transporting thousands of troops to France since hostilities began from Algeria Tunisia East Africa Morocco Madagascar Tons king Asia Australia Africa and Canada He attributed this to the efficiency of the allied fleets The statement was to the naval committee of the chamber of deputies The minister added that the cooperation of the allied navies assured the seas were closed to their adversaries
London reports from Constantinople via Sofia that Field Marshal Baron von der Goltz is appointed military commander of Constantinople and acting minister of war Enver Pasha has gone to Anatolia. A German admiral has taken charge of the ministry of marine while Djemal Pasha leads troops in Syria.
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