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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

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Teutons Attack to Break Allied Sal

Athens reports German forces aided by Bulgars and Turks have begun a push around Saloniki against Anglo French positions. Austrian troops press Montenegro with Mount Lovcen seizure opening routes to Cetinje as Italy faces Austro Italian threat while Russians renew assaults in Bessarabia and western fronts show cautious gains. Continued on Page Two.

Athens Mount Lovcen Montenegro Austria Adriatic Italy London Saloniki Giornale d'Ttala Rome Doiran Cette Lkely Belgrade Alles Salomik Cettinge Koevess Serbia Lovcon Albamia Ital Maran Talan Cattaro Loeyeen Calais Great Britain Bessarabian Petrograd Ramphaten West Front

Reagan Calls Feb Meeting for State Democrats and Primary Dates

Chairman E F Reagan of the Georgia Democratic Executive Committee issued a formal call for a February 19 meeting at the Piedmont Hotel Atlanta to set a presidential primary date and to arrange delegate elections for the national convention in St Louis. He urged counties to align county officer primaries with the state plan, noting Georgia constitutional timing prevents nominations before August for state officers, while the presidential primary must occur in spring ahead of June 14 convention.

Hirahburg & Clifton Cratic E. F. Reagan State Democratic Executive Committee Atlanta St. Elmo Massengale Reagan Massengale Piedmont Hotel State Committee St. Lome Earry County Heagan Constitution Georgia General Assembly State House

Economy Buy Right Hints for the Housewife

A daily advertising feature in The Constitution promotes thrift with morning price alerts. Reads: prices that save 16 to 50 percent on meat groceries shoes clothing linens millinery gowns and ready to wear items, plus drugs and housekeeping goods.

Note on Constitution Promise of Savings in Atlante Ads

A note states that the Constitution guarantees a marked saving on every price in Atlante where advertisers list their lowest prices in these pages. This notice emphasizes guaranteed reductions across advertised items and urges readers to compare prices within the section for best value.

Atlante Alores

Train Hits Auto Killing Pollard in Ameen City

A Central of Georgia train collided with a large automobile near the depot injuring Dr Wadkins and Virgil Hemperly and killing Walter Pollard, all within sight of the station. Wadkins and Hemperly suffered serious injuries including broken bones. Pollard died at the scene. Pollard was 24, survived by a wife and child, and a Campbell county native.

Ameen City Walter Pollard Ant de JT. Wadkins Virgil Hemperly Central of Georgia Atlanta Columbus Dr Wadkins Hemperly Tr Wadkins

Atlanta Indorsed for International Convention in 1917

The second annual Southern Rotary conclave opened at the Grunewald hotel with Mayor Behrmen welcoming attendees. International president Allen D. Albert and Secretary Chessley R. Perry spoke as Atlanta earned strong support, with 90 percent of delegates backing Atlanta as host for the 1917 Rotary International convention. Delegation members included Jevelyn Harris Kendall Weisiger C. O. Beauchamp Jim Thomas Victor Smith. The delegates also gathered for an informal banquet where Albert and George E. Leonard addressed guests.

Wred Houser New Orleans Southern Rotary Chibs Grunewald Hotel Behrmen John Turner Tampa Fla Allen D Albert Chessiey R. Perry Kolbs Atlanta

Knapp Estate Bequeaths One Dollar to Daughter

The will of Charles W. Knapp former president of The St Louis Republic and treasurer of The New York Times was filed. The entire estate goes to his widow except one dollar bequeathed to daughter Mrs Guthrie McConnell of Waterloo Town tonight no inventory filed to show estate value.

St. Lows. Mo Charles W. Knapp St. Louis Repubdiie New York Times Guthrie McConnell Waterloo Knapp

Council Prepares Budget Gap With Overstes 760000

City budget talks reveal a tentative apportionment sheet about 260000 over estimated receipts with potential cuts to fifty or more projects. Council plans unchanged salaries and departments seek funding for new schools fire gear and street work while the mayor vows vetoes. Councilman Johnson’s effort to cut salaries was tabled as committees convene to finalize allocations ahead of Monday council session.

Finance Committee of Council Schoen R. J. Guinn Dan W. Green Exposition Mills Mitchell Street Fraser and Hounton Street Guinn Fire Department West Hunter and Jeptha Street Hawin F. Johnson Spring Street Marietta Street Carnegie Way Carjmegie Way Shmpson Street Edwin Johnson Comptroller's Office

Father Killed Holding One of His Babies Near Castleberry

Castleberry Alabama January 12 Wade Longmyer was shot and instantly killed at his home about a mile from Castleberry. Willis Johnson is held for the crime. The father was holding a baby when shot and the child’s leg was broken by a shot.

Castleberry Ale Wade Longmyer Ax Miles Willis Johnson Longmyer

Hearing Arranged On Georgia Waterways Projects

Washington reports Representative Edwards schedules hearings Friday and Saturday for Georgia waterways funding. Macon Hawkinsville and Dublin residents push 44000 for Altamaha river system including Ocmulgee and Oconee while talks cover Chattohoochee Flint and Coosa river works with several specific appropriations and a Cedar Creek to Abbeville canal proposal by Representative Frank Park.

Washington Edwards River and Barber Committee Georgia Macon Hawkinsville Dublin Altamaha Ocmulgee Oconee Ocean Steamship Company Chattahoochee Flint Coosa Chattahoochee River Savannan River Augusta Frank Park Oenulgee Cedar Creek Cordele Abbeville

Congress Swept by Anger Over Mexican Massacre

Congress reacted with strong indignation to the Chihuahua killings of Americans. Senator Sherman urged intervention by the United States and Pan American nations unless Carranza protects foreigners, while others urged patience. A debate over U S action reflected deep partisan and policy divisions as calls for decisive measures grew.

Washington Congress Chihuahua Administration Stone Senate Foreign Relations Committee Carstanza Mexico Senate House Sherman Winois United States Carrabis Dyer Mingouri Wilson Welling Memeo Foreign Affairs Committee Tendera Carransa Carranza Idaho Borah Thomas Colorado Rio Grange Standard Oil Company Pearson Gallinger J. W. Holmes New Hampshire Thomas B. Holmes Holmes Henry Texas Colanlte

Saxe elected clerk in city tax office over Bearden

George H. Saxe won a council tax committee vote to become a city tax office clerk, replacing William M. Bearden after Bearden’s Shriner supporters urged retention. Ballots show Saxe prevailing on the second vote. Bearden and allies vow to challenge the committee’s action when council meets to ratify. Other clerks named include Beauchamp, Gifford, Johnson, Holiday, Fishback, and Collier.

George H. Saxe Tax Committee of Council William M. Bearden Bearden Shriners Walter P. Andrews Andrews Bearden Lasee Prince Farlinger Sea“wright Saxe Renfroe Woddall Sims Dallas McDonald Woodall Baxe George H. Beauchamp W. O. Gifford F. A. Johnson John 8. Holiday W. H DuBard Mary Fishback John 7. Collier Friends of Bearden

Death and indictments cloud Huerta’s last hours

El Paso reports Victoriano Huerta the former provisional president of Mexico nears death with sacraments given at 4 pm and a second hemorrhage at 8:45 pm. In San Antonio a federal grand jury indicted Huerta and José B. Ratner, billed as a purchasing agent, and ten others for conspiracy to violate neutrality laws tied to a new revolutionary movement. Orozco’s fate and Huerta’s detention in Fort Bliss are noted amid the Texas context.

el Paso Tex Victoriano Huerta Mexico Huerta San Antonio Texas Jose B. Ratner New Mexico Pascual Orozco Orozco Fort Bilas van Horn

Two Italian Steamers Sunk By Mines In Adriatic

Rome reports two Italian steamers the Brindisi and the Citta di Palermo were sunk by mines in the Adriatic. Brindisi lost about half her passengers. crew saved. Citta di Palermo, an armed turbine, with most aboard saved. Dates: Brindisi sunk Jan 6 and Citta di Palermo Jan 8.

Rome Citta di Palermo Adriatic Sea Brindisi Bari Italian State Railway Palermo W. F. Becker Messina Galveston Barcellona Norfolk

No Action Likely Beyond Demand Over U S Killings in Mexico

Washington reports no plan for action beyond demanding the apprehension and punishment of Villa bandits who killed Americans. Secretary Lansing blames Villa and notes Americans erred by entering guerrilla territory. Carranza blamed if officials were negligent. Congress debates intervention while Wilson maintains policy. Secretary Lansing vows every step to punish perpetrators and protect noncombatants. The note to Carranza calls for immediate pursuit and punishment.

Washington United States Mexico Carranza Hta Congress Wilson Sherman Senate Landing Uptate Department Taft Stone Foreign Relations Committee Secetary

Weather Prophecy RAIN Forecast for Georgia

Washington forecast notes rain across Georgia with Thursday turning colder north and west. A night time cold wave. Friday colder with a southeast cold wave. Local report lists temperatures and rainfall deficiencies for the period.

Washington Georgia

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