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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
7
Reports say fighting raged south of the Somme and in the Vosges with mine detonations and grenade hand assaults. British and German artillery traded blows near Authurle Loos and Ypres as trench activity intensified.
War office dispatches report Western theater near Vimy with French positions stormed and prisoners and guns captured, plus aerial downing. Reports from Dvina front describe German pressure and cautious Russian defense, while Serbia and Albania face shifting fronts with Austrian and Bulgarian movements and Persian clashes noted.
Reports from the front detail Austro Hungarian advances in Albania crossing the river Im and occupying Preglja and surrounding heights near Durazzo while Italian detachments and Essad Pasha mercenaries retreat southward. Turkish coast and Black Sea actions are noted with torpedo boats sinking a small steamer.
Washington February 9 a bill introduced by Representative Sherwood of Ohio proposes special pensions of 13 dollars a month for 1 000 veterans and widows of Spanish volunteers who served more than ninety days. The measure, debated in the house, faces uncertain action with questions of eligibility and fairness raised by leaders and opponents.
New York health officials reject the belief that wearing cheap furs transmits anthrax. Health Commissioner Emerson notes only nine anthrax deaths in 1913 and attributes cases to varied occupations with no clear infection source. He argues the danger from fur wear is negligible and cites limited city cases among workers handling meat and cats.
Newsroom dispatches claim the German cruiser Roon was captured after a three hour battle by the British armored cruiser Drake about 200 miles east northeast of Bermuda. Credible followers say two German merchantmen were taken, one armed, with many officers and men reported as captured. No official Bermuda confirmation yet from Hamilton or the British embassy in Washington.
Rome reports the Giornale D Italia states Belgium rejected a German peace offer via Monsignor Taccarol, involving restoration of Belgium under King Albert and large indemnity, in return for economic privileges. Belgium to remain allied with France and Britain. Cardinal Mercier reportedly failed to influence Belgian policy. Amsterdam reports Germany will not join a general peace conference, preferring separate negotiations with each enemy.
Washington reports Secretary Redfield admitted gross errors in U S export statistics. He cited shipper noncooperation and old laws, but said a February order fixes the issue. The session at the Chamber of Commerce also discussed vocational training funding, and new directors were named for the chamber. President Wilson was expected to address the annual dinner.
John C Sheehan, once leader of Tammany Hall and former New York police commissioner, died at 87 in New York. Born in Buffalo, he served as Buffalo comptroller, rose through Tammany ranks, and led as police commissioner from 1892 to 1896 before later political estrangement with Croker.
Washington reports outline secret changes to the Lusitania agreement as Secretary Lansing proposes replacing recognize liability with assumes liability in the draft. Officials say Berlin may resist the wording while both governments aim for harmony on the issue.
John Edward Telper faces a murder charge for the death of his mother Mrs Agnes Telper after an indictment by the grand jury. Both sides agreed to proceed with a single murder count at the April term in the Supreme Court. The case follows a family tragedy at Orchard Park and raises questions about whether a separate count for the other victim, Frederick C. Telper, should be added. The court ruled there was no legal basis to compel adding a second count before trial.
Atlanta supporters have raised 74125 toward the Metropolitan Grand Opera season fund for 1916. Officials expect the total to hit 80000 as remaining voluntary pledges come in.
Ringgold Georgia February 9 Special In his charge to the grand jury Judge A W Fite discussed the Western and Atlantic railroad project and the possible sale or relaxation of the state rail line as part of the court's business in Catoosa county superior court.
Judge J N Haley died in Clearwater Florida after a brief illness of pneumonia. The report notes his death occurred in February and mentions a ceremonial call for a genuine remedy. The item references various names and a signature request linked to a medical cure.
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