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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
5
General staff reports intensified engagements on the right bank of the Vistula in the Serpetz region. Vanguards clash with increasing violence as forces push across the frontier between Sanok and Gunno. Mezolaborcz reportedly captured amid ongoing operations.
The Rock Island Scenic Circle Tour offers gateways routes and fast trains including the Golden State Limited from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City with direct Kansas City connection and through service from the southeast. Travel bureau at 411 Retera p building provides planning and literature on California and the Expositions.
Russian observers anticipate a spring offensive after German redeployments toward East Prussia. Across Poland and the Vistula front, Russian forces gain ground at multiple trenches and fortifications while German detachments retreat. In the Carpathians fighting persists as Austro-Hungarian and Russian forces clash near Dukla pass amid heavy snow.
London February 8 The largest military budget in Britain’s history dominated Commons debate. War Office Secretary H J Tennant urged more recruits as the fleet and army face heavy demands. An undersecretary called for labor support to replace conscripts and keep production steady while the press bureau defended its information policy amid calls for freer disclosure. The naval estimate seeks 32,000 more personnel, totaling 250,000 for the year.
The Cologne Church Gazette prints Cardinal von Hartman’s pastoral stating God has been with German fighters and people in the war. He urges confidence in victory, sacrifice, and faith under the emperor’s leadership as battles rage in Europe. The note cites Pope Benedict’s prayer for peace read in Cologne with Cardinal von Hartman participating in a mass procession.
Report from Mienna dated February 9 notes the death of General Pilin Peck chief of the Austrian army medical corps from typhus contracted during a tour of Russian prisoner camps. The disease is described as a menace to armies fighting Russians and is not yet widespread in the field due to incubation.
Amsterdam dispatch notes Cologne Gazette article on Britain plotting to cut food to prisoners. It claims 6 000 and Belg another 11 600 000 people affected, warning Sudetes or Nazi states may respond with hunger.
Calcutta girl Myrtle Bryant, five years old, raised a prize pig that won against all rivals last fall. The pig was butchered this week and the child, once celebrated after exhibiting at fairs and the Atlanta corn show, mourns the loss and shed tears rather than stay home. Letters of congratulations arrived from many states.
Washington February 8 The Belgian Legation issued a statement denouncing Germanys tax on Belgian refugees absent from their country by March 1 as a confiscation in violation of The Hague convention Minister Elavenith called at the State Department The statement notes nearly one million Belgians fled after German atrocities and burning of towns and that the tax equals ten times the usual personal tax for those not returning to Belgium The text cites Germanys prior 480 million franc war levy and argues the new tax breaches solemn pledges and amounts to confiscation rather than a tax.
Steamship Dacia bound for Rotterdam faces delay as eleven or more crew members refuse to sail amid fears of prolonged detention by Britain. Fireman W B Carmichael says trouble among firemen and sailors. captain notes unfilled vacancies, unsure when voyage will proceed. Ship had arrived from Galveston and was cleared earlier today.
London reports a government backed plan to build a dye industry to replace German imports. A $10,000,000 company would be formed with the government matching funds up to $5,000,000 and potential further support up to $2,500,000. A 4 percent loan repayable in 25 years, plus $600,000 for labs and experiments, are provided.
London report quotes Sir Edward Grey asserting American pacifists proposed that neutral nations join The Hague to enforce international law. He contends such a mechanism could have prevented the current war and expects nations to adopt collective responsibility at future meetings. The Hague signatories failed to protest violations, Grey argues, which worsened the conflict. A resolution calls for universal peace and collective enforcement of international law.
Washington February 3 a conference of neutral nations to discuss world peace was proposed by Senator La Follette in a nine point resolution. The plan directs the president to urge neutrality nations to convene, offer mediation to warring powers, limit armaments, prohibit arms exports, create a federation to protect neutral ocean trade, protect neutral commerce, and pursue other steps toward permanent world peace.
Bakers in Wilmington Charlotte Greensport Greensville and Abbeville announced a six cent loaf price tonight. August Geilfuss president of the Southeastern Master Bakers association cited wheat price increases as the cause. A large local bakery said it would raise prices to six cents starting next Monday.
Washington February 4 official misconduct charges against Federal Judge Alston G Dayton of the northern district of West Virginia were raised by Representative Neeley. A judiciary committee resolution asks authority to investigate and determine House action if needed. Tomorrow action slated. Bartholemew M Gaithling named postmaster Raleigh N C by President Wilson prompting interest in the South. Strong push for Mrs Charles B Aycock wife of former Governor.
The readable OCR shows monetary totals including 3 635 918 of NTH, 882 771 of Blaaisle and 825 736 in an Empire Slag entry. The text appears to be partial financial data from a six month period with missing context and identifiers.
Memphis Tenn February 8 five years in the penitential prison was the penalty recommended to the federal court by United States District Attorney Hubert Fisher today for C H Raine president of the Old Mercantile Bank. Raine pleaded guilty to indictments charging fraud and misuse of the mails. Sentence was deferred until Wednesday by US District Judge McCall. Claude Anderson cashier also charged received a centencing until May term. In state indictments pending over one million dollars misappropriated by Raine. Federal charges claim he devised a scheme to defraud by mailing fictitious reports on the bank."
In Marion and Jonesboro Indiana on a February day James Davis Fort celebrated his 100th birthday at the Friends church in Jonesboro. His son Lige long believed dead greeted him. Fort’s own father Christopher Fort served under George Washington in the American Revolution.
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