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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
7
Reported heavy fighting in the Carpathians and Bukowina as Russian forces retreat in parts while stubbornly resisting the Austro German offensive farther west. The scene described covers ongoing battles and shifting fronts in the region.
The war report notes heavy fighting on the western front with large German forces blocading the east and British and Indian troops distinguished themselves in trench warfare. Reinforcements arrive weekly as British gains near La Bassee and Loivre while German trenches near Perthes and Benuse join the day’s assertions of action along the line. Precarious diplomacy between Greece and Turkey adds to the global strain.
Paris reports Albanian raiders driven back across the Serbian frontier with claims that Austrian priests and Muslim adversaries incited the raid. Turkish and German agents are said to direct the movement as Italy seeks assurances Germany and Austria will not invade Romania amid rumors of Anatria threat. Russian general staff states stubborn fighting near Augustowo and Bzura with gains on the upper San and Carpathian activity unchanged.
In the dispute over neutral flags and the submarine war, Ambassadors Page and Gerard report informal talks with Britain and Germany but no policy change. Officials warn of the gravity of the crisis and discuss possible supervision of foodstuffs, while Belgium and German concerns shape neutral response. The British note to the American protest is presented to Wilson, and German press forecasts war zone operations after February 18 with mixed expectations on American replies.
Berlin declares British and German actions risk naval losses as ships must avoid war zones. The note cites Germany’s stance on unarmed neutral ships and warnings to Britain. Meanwhile Gerard expects a friendly outcome as Sweden Denmark and Norway plan a protest note to Germany. Spain contemplates joining US measures. Many ships sail toward or through the proclaimed zone with passenger and freight cargoes.
German surgeons and nurses retried for alleged pillage at Peronne on September 15 were acquitted due to lack of precise proof. Prosecutors claimed officers found Tanagra figurines and fine textiles in baggage after Peronne hospital capture. Nurses said items were gifts from Carmelite sisters for aiding French wounded. The hospital was part of the Second German army corps.
London reports Sir John French’s bi weekly communique notes British artillery superiority on the front near La Bassee and Ypres with direct hits on the enemy’s positions. He cites weather, air support success, and the valor of Indian troops and Princess Patricia’s regiment while praising reinforcements and medical corps after heavy November battle losses.
Britain tightens controls to block copper exports from neutral countries to Germany. Denmark and Holland face stricter rules as Norway's output increases and Swedish mills use Norwegian copper for shell alloys. Italy’s imports surge at war start, Gibraltar detains much of it, and Britain stores copper in seaports with some purchases by the government under market terms.
Captain Erdmann, commander of the German cruiser Bluecher, died in Edinburgh from pneumonia contracted after exposure when his vessel sank in the North Sea during the battle of January 25. A noted Gunnery authority, his loss is mourned by the German navy.
Palo Alto, February 16 Louis C. Roth, a tailor, died tonight after fasting 59 days trying to cure stomach trouble. He reportedly ate orange juice briefly last Sunday but could not retain nourishment as his digestive system failed him.
Lincoln February 16. The Nebraska House tonight passed a bill making tipping unlawful. The state Senate defeated a bill that would bar clubs or organizations from dispensing intoxicating liquors to members.
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