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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
5
A British observer notes artillery duels and two infantry attacks in the Argonne and northwest of Verdun with German claims of success. The account reflects ongoing action and contested outcomes on the western front.
Berlin dispatches claim British artillery dominance over Germany with new guns in service. Air forces from both sides clash as British thirty flyers attack Belgium and German aviators bomb Verdun. Reports of raids at Dunkirk and Flushing surface amid Balkan moves toward settlements. French forces say they fought under the Red Cross during actions near Souains and Verdun. Prisoners and materiel increase as fighting continues near Verdun, the Mazurians, and along the Vistula fronts.
Berlin reports via National Zeitung that Russia is mobilizing thousands of laborers to reinforce a second defensive line. At Ivangorod Brest-Litovak and Kovno fortresses workers toil day and night while Brest-Litovsk rings flood protections and 75 miles around the forts are closed to travel. Ammunition and provisions are accumulating as fears grow of renewed thrust. Grand Duke Michael? continues unclear in dispatch.
A correspondent notes the grand duke holds wide confidence among Russians and soldiers, with no sign of a peace mood among the people. Russian forces drill in major cities, yet weapons are poor. Dukla pass remains contested as Russians push through, suffering heavy infantry losses. Thawing weather brings battlefield odors and sanitary measures.
Petrograd reports Russian retirement from East Prussia as due to new considerations. German concentrations threaten the Northern front and signal a series of active operations. Russian forces reposition into a crescent from Mazurian to Kovno, with engagements near Vilkoviski Nyshynetz Ostrojenka and Siggpec. Reinforcements in East Prussia are largely new German recruits trained by western officers.
Petrograd reports an official statement signaling a major operation near East Prussia as Russian forces retire to fortresses for secrecy. Four new German corps appear in East Prussia, with Russian efforts described as seeking repositioning after defeats at Koslovka heights and Przemysl fortress sorties.
Fragmented text records military secrecy notes and battles. It mentions Germans occupying heights after failed attempts, a bayonet assault, and a fortress garrison under pressure. Also notes the sinking of the Turkish transport Broussa with 50 400 pounds of provisions in the Black Sea.
Paris reports a French advance amid heavy artillery actions in Belgium and Champagne. In Lorraine German attacks near Arracourt were repulsed while hill No 957 near Ludemme farm was captured in a snow storm with minor French losses. Elsewhere, bombardment and mining occurred along the Somme and in the Woevre, with bombardment of Thiaucourt and Arnaville rail stations. Austria claims Bukowina progress in the Carpathians as battles continue in Russian Poland and western Galicia. Paris also notes the German offensive in Poland is a complete failure with heavy German casualties and dramatic scenes of wounded and dead after night fighting.
Pekin dispatch reports a meeting between China and Japan ends with Japan unhappy about China's stance. Chinese officials direct talks via Tokio to resolve differences with Baron Kato. China acknowledges Japan's right to propose on Manchuria and Shantung but favors broader divergence on other provinces.
A Rotterdam dispatch reports the Dutch steamer Duiderdijk flying the Dutch flag was stopped by two German submarines in the North Sea and forced to show her papers. She was then allowed to proceed to Rotterdam.
Washington reports the first installment of Britain's supplementary note to U S protest on neutral shipping was transmitted. About 3200 code words were received and more are promised in days. The note expands January 10 points and includes Germany's grain expropriation decree. It argues Britain may seize ships for inspection to check cargo and determine if it serves enemy aims.
Miss Carolyn Wilson of Beverly Massachusetts, once a Berlin resident and Chicago newspaper correspondent, was arrested on espionage suspicions. Ambassador Gerard’s vigorous representations secured her release on condition she depart Germany immediately.
News brief on German reply uncertainty and the risk of U S ships, noting tensions after a note from Ambassador Gerard to German Foreign Secretary von Jagow and a formal inquiry over mail interference. Also includes an unrelated medical ad about hemorrhoid treatment.
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