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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1915
Page
12
Berlin reports German forces fully reoccupied Steinbach in Alsace after French retreat with heavy losses to Thann and Burnhaupt-le-Haut. Front dispatches claim 4,000 prisoners taken in Alsace, 1,200 prisoners and seven machine guns elsewhere, with heavy fighting near Perthes and Raissons and several trench detonations near Flirey.
Official dispatches claim continued progress north of Soissons with renewed offensives repulsed, gains of trenches and hundreds of yards achieved at several points, and strong artillery activity across Arras Amiens Perthes Hill 132 and Laon. German victory admitted in Alsace with Burnhaupt le Haut reoccupied.
In the front between Rheims and the Argonne our artillery reports significant enemy losses. We established presence in Perthes and advanced beyond the village boundary with a total gain exceeding 309 yards in this locality. In the Argonne our right endured a lively enemy attack, countered to regain our starting point. Further north west of Flirey and in the Ailly and Le Pietre forests we progressed while Cernay remained held. South of the area, Burnhaupt-Le-Haut was retaken by enemy reinforcements at heavy cost.
An official bulletin from General Headquarters describes intense clashes in Russian Poland around the Mughely farm region on January 7 8 with German assaults repelled by counter attacks and bayonet charges. It also notes a Bukowina advance lasting eight days yielding 1900 Austrians captured, and a Turkish cruiser pursuit near Sinope ending with the sinking of a transport.
Geneve reports Austrians trapped by a skilfully set trap as Generals Rugsky and Ivanoff press operations. Austrian columns halted by marshy ground near the Nida while Russians shift to Cracow, mining core routes and defending Cracow. Russians occupy Carpathian positions, forcing Austrians to meet along Wisliczka to Dochniander line.
Petrograd correspondent reports Russians advancing into Transylvania as Austrians evacuate Bukovina opening routes into Hungarian territory. Maramaros-Sziget, near the Carpathians, noted as a strategic point 214 miles northeast of Budapest. German losses in Alsace reported as heavy.
Heavy rains flood trenches with over a foot of water as German forces suffer 6,000 casualties in ongoing fighting. Belfort fortress area filled with prisoners mostly aged 40 plus. Basel Delile shelling heard daily while Cernay battles intensify. Steinbach changed hands multiple times. Germans rush reinforcements from Bavaria and Bur en. rail traffic halted to move troops.
Petrograd reports captured Turkish officers arriving in Tiflis after defeat near Sar Kamysh in the Dallus region. Jishkan Pasha, commander of the Ninth Army Corps, says climatic conditions doomed the retreat and only about 6000 of the corps and staff survived. Russians surrounded and killed many gunners. Pasha surrendered with about 300 men. Several German officers are among the prisoners.
Austrian war department reports thaw and heavy rain have turned Poland Galicia into a sea of mud. Quiet fronts from the Vistula to Uszok Pass, snowless Carpathians, swollen streams flood valleys, fog halts all actions. West Galicia sees a night attack repulsed near Zakhiczyn. minor engagements in southern Bukowina and the Carpathians.
An official Montenegrin statement from veltmyje in January reports torrential rains and bad weather hindering operations but asserts Montenegrin troops have firmly held all positions under fierce Austrian artillery fire. The king and queen are said to be visiting the troops at the front.
Paris reports French colonial forces from Congo occupying Eden in Kamerun repulsed a German and native detachment. The field losses cited as seventy four dead and wounded with one machine gun and five rifles captured. Telegram notes Wrench losses as trivial. fighting date unspecified.
German authorities impose strict martial law in Alsace Basel reports describe heavy suppression of French speech under orders from multiple German army corps. Courts martial admit testimony from children and servants as proof of language violations. Local sentiment divides Alsatians between pro French and pro German. Nearby residents report recent divorces granted to couples unable to live together.
Berlin dispatch reports the Prussian minister of state urging postponement of grand public festivities on Kaiser's January 27 birthday due to serious times. separate celebrations for significance of the day are planned across creeds. Cologne Gazette notes Vienna Germans plan a million postcard greetings to William I, which the Gazette urges abandoning.
Amsterdam December 27 A P correspondent reports British air scouts located the German general staff quarters and dropped several bombs in the vicinity. One blast is said to have exploded about 200 yards from the emperor’s dining room. The attackers withdrew under heavy shelling with no reported casualties.
West Hartlepool England December 24 Cuthbert Pounder died ten days after the raid. The coroner ruled death from fright and shock caused by German bombardment. Pounder's wife testified he slept through the barrage until warned, then a shell struck the house, the shock prostrated him and he declined.
Mary Szan kopf a 20 year old Russian volunteer in a Cossack regiment was wounded by shrapnel near Moscow while on scouting duty and taking part in a charge against Pius dragoons. She previously excelled as a fencer and horsewoman and received the Cross of St. George for gallantry.
Berlin reports a Turkish official statement that Grand Duke Alexander Michaelogite, mother in law of Emperor Nicholas, was killed in the fighting at Mianduab Persia.
Reported in RoGl Rank J January seeadvice from various directions that epilepsy treatment by the consulting physician of Kime Laboratories of this city yields wonderful results. Old cases show steady benefit and many claim complete cure. Persons seeking relief should write to Kime Laboratories Branch 4 Red Bank New Jersey for a free supply.
Secretary Daniels announced a 57 vessel canal fleet for shipment to San Francisco via the Panama route next month. The force includes 21 battleships led by Wyoming, 23 torpedo boat destroyers, 13 auxiliaries, plus Oregon and Olympia. President Wilson will embark from Hampton Roads aboard New York on March 5 6 or 7.
New York January. Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield announced medals awarded to Captain Haus A. Krohn and thirty-nine officers and seamen of the Red Star Line steamship Kroonland for rescuing eighty-nine survivors of the burning steamship Volturno in mid Atlantic on October 9 1913. The watch given Captain Krohn bears an inscription noting the rescue. The Kroontland second officer Frederick Mansfield and four other officers received gold medals, five petty officers silver medals and twenty-nine seamen bronze medals. Each medal shows a draped figure pointing to a burning steamer.
Ban Johnson, president of the American League, writes to William A. Vane of the Panama Pacific Exposition committee proposing a second World Series in San Francisco next fall after the current series. A league by law amendment would be needed to stage the event.
The American Bar Association plans its next gathering in Salt Lake City Utah with dates August 17 18 and 29 discussed by the executive committee A number of applications from other cities were considered The meeting was attended by Peter W Melitrim president from Savannah and George Whitelock secretary from Baltimore along with other selected members
London reports Princess Patricia's regiment led the advance from Salisbury Plains to Southampton and aboard for a French port with ten Scottish regiments to follow. Canadians join British regiments as they prove fit, maintaining the unit identity while serving alongside seasoned troops. Major General Alderson praises progress amid rough training and rough weather.
Berlin reports the sudden apoplexy death of Senor Gonzalo de Que sada Cuban minister to Germany He had served since 1910 and earlier represented Cuba in Washington His body will be moved to St Headwins church for services before being sent to Cuba The Quesada family faced prior political strife and detention in Berlin including son Gonzalo de Quesada Jr alleged as a Russian agent The note also mentions the Emperor William knighted Quesada for a book on Germany earlier this year
Boston January 9 Former President Taft told MIT alumni dinner that the people regulate too much and the pendulum has swung too far the other way He praised railroad leaders view that government regulation has gone too far and urged retracing steps to serve justice and public good
Jackson Ga January 9 Special For the purpose of starting a movement to provide markets for farmers products the Farmers union of Butts county will hold a meeting in Jackson on the first Friday in February inviting the public. Leaders in the county will speak on how markets for farm products can improve conditions and diversify farming.
Leslie's Weekly recounts a modern boxer trading jabs with skill and speed. A single misstep delivers a straight blow to the rival's eyes, prompting the victor to express regret and apologize for the hit.
An advertisement from The Sunshine Safety Lamp Co. promotes a new portable gasoline lamp from 325 Factory Brig Kansas City Missouri. The lamp claims 300 candle power, no wick, no chimney, safe use with gas or electricity and costs one cent per night. A 15 day free trial offers to send details to interested readers who mail their name and address.
January testimony before a commission debating a minimum wage law for women and minors included letters from shop girls describing tight budgets. A clerk lamented no raises after three years while living on $4 weekly and paying $3 for board and $1 for lunches.
New York January 9 Dr Bernhard Dernburg former German colonial secretary told the Republican Club that the sea should be common property and free to all. He argued Britain's rule of the seas leads to empire claims and wars and that only a free sea for merchant ships can bring lasting peace.
Atlanta will host the National Greeters annual meeting June 7 8 and 9 with the Southeastern Greeters in session simultaneously The National Greeters clubs clerks and assistant managers of leading hotels had planned Philadelphia as the site but accepted Atlanta's invitation The Southeastern group which last year chose Birmingham Ala for its 1915 gathering will also meet in Atlanta for the joint event
A reader from Laurel Mississippi testifies that Bat N a Pellagra Remedy saved her life after severe weight loss. The ad promotes Baughan’s Pellagra Remedy from American Compounding Co box 200% Jasper Alabama, offering a free book and money back if it fails to cure.
A major Atlanta business move closes the Keeley Cures era and launches the Neal Three Day Treatment. Dr J W Conway leads the transition with funding from a group of Atlanta citizens, forming a million dollar Neal Institutes Company. The program promises home or institute treatment in days, with full refunds if unsatisfied, and cites 60 Neal Institutes nationwide.
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