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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
5
Officials regarded Germanys proposal that American warships convoy merchantmen as impracticable and beyond U.S. legal obligation. They warned that mines at sea would force protest unless safe channels were provided, and convoys could provoke strong U.S. reaction from both convoys and merchant ships.
London papers rally against Germanys war zone reply to the United States and warn that America may be drawn into the conflict. They stress that convoys cannot shield ships from mines and allege Germany aims to blockade England while ignoring neutral rights. News from Copenhagen and Copenhagen reports cite German mine activity and naval plans.
The Netherlands rejects the German demand for convoyes and tells shipping firms to stop at sight of a submarine and disclose details about it. The Amsterdam Telegraaf calls Germany ready to threaten neighbors, while neutral states watch for Washington and President Wilson's next move.
FRANK JAMES KILLED BY APOPLEXY STROKE Excelsior Springs Mo February 18 Frank James of the James gang died on his farm near here late today at age 74 after months of ill health. He was among the last of the James Younger gang once feared across a dozen states. He briefly faced jail after surrendering in 1882 but was acquitted and never imprisoned. Funeral set for Saturday at the farm with burial in Kearney.
London, February 18. Turkey has yielded to Greece’s demand for satisfaction for an insult to the Greek naval attache in Constantinople. The Constantinople police chief met the Greek legation staff and expressed regret, promising an official press statement. The matter is now regarded as closed.
Western allies press the offensive along the western line to ease pressure on Russia. French and British forces claim gains, while Germans evacuate Norroy. Berlin celebrates Hindenburg’s East Prussian victory with tens of thousands of Russian prisoners reported. Battles continue near East Prussia frontier as Austro German forces push in Bukowina and Galicia.
London reports that Russians evacuated Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, after midnight, burning bridges. Austrians Hungarians and Germans entered to mixed reactions. Emperor William declares Russians beaten and East Prussia free, praising troops amid harsh winter. Hindu soldiers mutiny at Singapore with 860 mutineers. Japanese and French warships land Marines and clashes occur before subsiding.
The Scottish Rite bodies back a nonsectarian charity to help crippled children, aiming to open The Scottish Rite Home for Crippled Children near Atlanta. Dr. Michael Hoke and Dr. Fred Haudgson will lead medical staff, with early plans for fifteen patients and a first year cost around 7500 dollars.
Buenos Aires reports via the German steamer Holger that in January and February the German auxiliary cruiser Kron Prinz Wilhelm, off Brazil’s northern coast, sank the Hemisphere Potaro Sumatra and Wilfred. Crew and some passengers were saved. the Highland Brae 7684 tons is listed among the sunk vessels. The Kron Prinz Wilhelm has operated against British merchantmen since the war’s early days, previously a North German Lloyd liner with a murky itinerary.
Tom Hanby, a 21 year old plasterer, was thrown to the ground while attempting to alight from car No 391 on the Highland-Walker route at the corner of Taland and Randolph about 8 o'clock Thursday night. He was examined by Dr. Jenkins who said injuries not serious.
A dated tonic claims value as a general tonic with quinine and iron described as malaria fighters. The note promotes blood enrichment and system strengthening properties, presenting Tonie as equivalent to a generic tonic in aiding vitality.
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