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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
12
Russian bombardment silenced Bulgarian defenses and laid the town waste in June. The garrison suffered heavy losses. Russians then landed infantry and artillery, encountering insufficient resistance and advancing without notable losses.
An Athens correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph reports the arrival of a Russian cruiser and two destroyers off the Bulgarian coast. The dispatch notes prior coverage of the Hus sian expedition and confirms naval movements in the region.
Reports from December describe Bulgarian Varna under heavy naval bombardment by convoys carrying sixteen transports. Varna and Burgas are key Black Sea ports near the Romanian border, with prior mentions of Russian demonstrations and possible landings at Odessa. Greek forces still hold Fort Kraburna near Salonika despite French pressure, while Bulgarian deserters rumorions spark controversy and Bulgarian army denials claim regiments remained faithful and fought Serbian forces near Prisrend.
Salt Lake City reports the death of Julia Anne Baker Adams 90 widow of Barnaby Lathrop Adams a confidential adviser of Brigham Young and grandmother of Maud Adams. She had lived in Utah since 1948.
Paris reports German forces marshal two decisive blows one toward Calais and another for Egypt aimed at breaking the war. Reports recount British withdrawal from Gallipoli with disputed casualty figures, and Turkish claims of vast booty and heavy losses by the British.
Nashville dispatch reports a cashier at the First National Bank of Wartrace Tennessee was arrested on embezzlement charges totaling $50,000. The Comptroller closed the bank last week. Hooser posted $20,000 bond and pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing as deposits stood at about $120,000.
A terse House of Commons reply from Prime Minister Asduith says Sir Ian Hamilton will not return to command in the Sear East. If other duties are assigned, an announcement will be made in due course. The statement followed a query by Sir Edwin Andrew Cornwall regarding The Grip. A separate ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine with Groves signature, priced 25¢.
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