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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1916

Page

7

Russians Attack and Press Front Across Eastern Front

In Teargrad region you trenches faced attempts to approach lines as forces in Chartorysk drive from wood between Koshukinovka and Poncherevitchi. Czarist and Austrian operations along the Styr and Strypa show ongoing crossfront advances with key gains near Czernowitz and Kliret while rail corridors near Kovel and Sarny draw German focus.

Teargrad Chartorysk Koshukinovka Poncherevitchi Strupa Bielavintze Czernowitz Kovel Sarny Caartoryak Klrreat Kovel-Royno Kovel-Sarny Teutons Kolki Petrograd Sereth Strypa Buczacz Sokolow Teutone Bakowina Nto Khrask Meddeezhek

Austro German and Allied Front Reports From Galicia To Saloniki

Front bulletins recount fierce fighting in east Galicia with Austro Hungarian forces repulsing Russian assaults near Toporoutz and Buczacz while heavy losses are claimed by the Russians. Italian, British, French and Montenegrin reports note artillery duels, trench fighting, and limited offensives along the Italian and Belgian fronts. King Peter of Serbia engages in reorganizing the Serbian army at Saloniki as front tensions persist across Europe.

Zerin Wirélesa Sayville Fuselang Galicia Austro-Hungarian War Office Lopasa Dolje Tolina Couting Mnea Toporoutz Hegehaua Rerinczle Drnn Uscziec Buccacz Buczacz Boehm-Ermolt Ikwa Dolie Londom Loos Ypres Lye Lagasach Falzarego Monte San Michele Berlin Witeless War’ Office Saloniki Paris Pater Serbia Havas Ercups Peter Athana Nicholas Fontenesto Salonit Havaa Athena Al“bania Monftenerrin Paria Majkovac Bernie

Steamer Geelong Sunk In Collision With Bonvilston

The Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company announced the Geelong was sunk in a collision with the Bonvilston. Reports said sinking occurred last night with no cause given for the ship’s loss. Meanwhile school lunches were offered at nominal cost to elementary students in 41 American cities and many communities across English German and French speaking regions.

London Peninsclar and Oriental Steamship Company Geelong Bonvilston

Britons Go to the Colors Recruiting Totals

London reports Lord Derby’s figures for October to December show 1 150 000 unmarried and 1 673 263 married men presenting for service. Of 2 829 262 total men, 103 000 unmarried and 112 431 married enlisted immediately. 840 000 single and 1 344 979 married were attested for future service. 207 000 single and 221 853 married were rejected. The canvass found 2 179 231 single and 2 882 210 married men uncalled. Total attested enlisted and rejected 2 825 363. 2 182 178 did not offer service.

London Lord Derby Derby England Scotland Wales

Britain Replies To German Complaint Over Baralong Incident

London reports British official statement by Sir Edward Grey replying to German protests about the baralong sinking of a German submarine off Ireland. affidavits from six Americans aboard the Nicosia corroborate the sinking. Daily News notes inconsistencies in Baralong evidence and calls for civilized postwar reestablishment of sea traditions.

London Edward Grey Forfeign Affairs Ireland Baralong Bawara Grey Unite States Navy Foreign Office Chicago Nicosia Larimore The Daily News New Orleans Lundy Muleteerg Matinea Haralong Marine

Greece Stirred By Allied Action In Saloniki Arrests

Greece faces tense diplomacy as premier M fitouloudia states protests to entente powers over the arrest of German and allied consuls at Saloniki. Reports say Greeks laugh at espionage claims and note public anger, with King Peter aboard a French destroyer meeting French officers in Saloniki. The Paris press cites Greece seeking a loan from the entente, while the interior ministry vows to move arrested consuls to Marseilles and then the Swiss frontier amid reprisals. Public opinion swells as entente threats to blockade Mitylene and pressure Greece to hand over two criminals linked to mail robbery. About 1,000 Germans and Austrians arrested at Saloniki, including a German school headmaster.

Athens London M. Fitouloudia Greece Entente Povers Saloniki Germany Entente Peter Serbia Sarras Mahon Boitisa Paris de Petit Parisian M. Romanos France Briend Salonik Berlin Vienna Ministry of the Interior Splonski Marseilles Daffaires Legation Sayville Mitylene Entante Selonik Savvilis Correre Della Sera Milan John ©. Kohl Austria Bulgaria Turkey

McAdoo Seeks $100000 to Fight Pellagra in South

Secretary McAdoo asked Congress for a 100,000 appropriation for studies and rural sanitation to curb pellagra. A Public Health Service report notes 75,000 cases nationwide and 1,500 deaths last year, with Mississippi reporting 10,864 cases and 1,024 deaths. It cites urban rural sanitation gaps and the protective role of proper food.

Washington South McAdoo Congress Public Health Service Mississippi

Campbell to be tried in Dougherty County

Pelham Ga January 4 change of venue granted in the case of D C Campbell who was convicted in Mitchell Superior Court in October 1914 for the murder of John Harrell and given a life sentence The lower court verdict was not sustained and a new trial ordered Campbell has been tried twice in this county and jury selection caused trouble The case will likely be carried to property puny and set for trial next Tuesday

Pelham Camilla Fudge Cox D. C. Campbell Mitchell Superior Court John Harrell Campbelle Anderstood

Robert Heel Drowns in Pond Near Griffin Georgia

The body of Englishman Robert Heel was found in Corbin's pond at noon. He apparently fell while attempting to climb the embankment after entering the pond earlier in the day. An inquest returned a verdict of death by drowning.

Griffin Apedal Robert Heel Corbin's Pond

Probable date fixed for trial of Chances

The probable trial date for Chances is set to be brought here within about a week. Comans and Wilkerson of Dawcom and Colonel HR Forronter of Escapurg will represent the defendants. Solicitor Gander R Williams will conduct the case.

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Simon Has Quit British Cabinet

London January 4 Announcement was made in the house of commons to pay off the resignation of Sir John Simon secretary of state for home affairs The resignation had been forecast and the formal announcement made today was generally expected The home secretary was not in agreement with the cabinet decision on compulsion. Sir John entered parliament in 1900 and entered the ministry in 1910 as solicitor general When the coalition cabinet formed he assumed the post he had just relinquished. The cabinet faces shifts as McKenna and Runciman conditions on army size and Ireland policy provoke uncertainty ahead of Wednesdays parliament sitting. Potential successors named include Lewis Harcourt and Herbert Samuel.

London House of Commons John Simon John Gimon Home Secretary John Viscount Morley John Burns Belgium McKenna Reginald McKenna Walter Roneiman Board of Trade Asquith Ireland Press Association The Times Morning Post Runciman Daily Chronicle Lewis Harcourt Herbert Samuel Sa Duchy of Lancaster Offles

Appeals Court Affirms Damages to Ex Manager Jack O Connor

The St Louis Court of Appeals upholds a May 191 against John O Connor for $5000 damages after his discharge as manager while under a one year contract. It rejects evidence of a player conspiracy involving Laigie and Cobb in 1910 and finds the contract not void for ambiguity.

Jack O’connor S Jafe Cobb Detroit Court of Appeals O Connor O’connor

National Prohi Convention Moves to St Paul Venue

National Prohibition Convention changes venue from Minneapolis to the Auditorium in St Paul for June 19 due to lack of a satisfactory hall in Minneapolis. Announcement came tonight from W G Catherwood, a member of the national executive committee.

Paul Munn Ginneapolis National Executive Committee Chicago W. G Catherwood Minneapoita

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