Kaiser Watches as Germans Break French Lines Near Soissons
Emperor William directs a major German assault that captures several thousand French prisoners and pushes near Soissons amid French withdrawals due to flooded bridges on the Aisne. Russian actions in East Prussia and Azerbaijan show limited gains for the Allies, while British bombs target Antwerp. French reports describe a partial German success with no overall war impact, and front lines around Crouy and Vregny see continued fighting.
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Soissons la
Vregny
Crouy
Inmperor William
Petrograd
Lower Vistula
Russian Caucasus Army
Azerbaijan
Inntwerp
Netherlands
Soissons
Paris
War Office
Fouquescourt
Roye
the Somme
Tver Aisne
French War Office
Belgium
Mieuport
Ypres
Stuyvekneskerke
Lys
Qise
Angres
Guarantee Fund for Opera Grows Year by Year
Atlanta Music Festival Association reports strong support for the grand opera guarantee fund. Subscriptions are mailed to last year’s donors and many Southern patrons have increased pledges. Early payments promise top seat selection as patrons from Atlanta and elsewhere renew eagerly. A sample letter from Knoxville, Tennessee confirms continued backing and a $100 pledge for opera in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Aulanta Misit Festival Association
Grand Opera Guarantee Fund
South
Association
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Lanta
Tauste
Knoxville
Tenn
Mrs Ann Coleman Dies Oldest Methodist Member
Athens Ga January 14 Special Mrs Ann Coleman aged 83 died here tonight. She joined the Methodist church eighty four years ago and was said to be the oldest member in continuous state membership.
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Athens
Ann Coleman
Methodist Church
Ruined by the War A Franco firm bankruptcy shock
Thuring, ACBIY reports on the January 14 bankruptcy of a Franco firm dealing in precious stones. A $2,000,000 deficit is noted, caused by war disruptions with Belgium and Antwerp, preventing debt collection. The impact is spreading through trade networks and creditors seek clarity.
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Thurin
ACBIY
Belgium
Antwerp
For Sale Miscellaneous items in The Constitution
Numerous things you don't need, but that someone else wants. Ten items listed under For Sale Miscellaneous in The Constitution want ads. Quick response via phone Main 5000, ask for Classified in Atlanta 5001.
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Atlanta
John H Boston Dies At Residence Of Son In Marietta
John H Boston of Marietta died Thursday at his son Josephs home in Atlanta. He was 78 and had lived in Cobb county fifty years. He was closely tied to the W and A railroad and married Sallie Malissa Brown, sister of Senator Joe Brown. The body was moved to Marietta Friday and the funeral will be held Saturday at 11 20 AM from the son Johns residence with interment in Marietta City Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter Minnie B McNeel of Marietta three sons Joseph E Frank M Boston of Atlanta and John H Boston Jr of Marietta two brothers Fred A Boston of Atlanta Jeff Boston of Cartersville and two sisters Mrs James Alexander of Atlanta and Mrs Josie Bowles of Folsom Ga.
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John Houser Boston
Marietta
Joseph
Boston
Weat Peachtree Street
Atlanta
Cobb County
Sallie Malissa, Brown
Joe Brown
John H. Boston, Jr
Minnie B. McNeel
Joseph E
Frank M. Boston
Fred A. Boston
Jeff Boston
Cartersville
James Alexander
Josie Bowles
Foulsom
Duel on streetcar platform ends with shooting and arrest
In downtown Atlanta a confrontation on a West Faith streetcar platform near the Third National Bank left Robert Howard wounded by pistol fire after attacking Conductor El C. Rainey. Police pursued, drills fired, and Howard was captured near Whitehall Street with a dirk in hand.
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Robert Howard
Udner
EL C. Rainey
Third National Bank
Howard
Rainey
Gossett
Broad Street
Howerd
Alabama
Whitehall Street
Martin and Williamson
Whitehall Crossing
Grady Hospital
Nas
Land
North Broad Street
B. F. Dunlop
Alabama Street
Dobbs
Jewelry Theft Shocks Atlanta As City Battles Burglars
Police brace for tougher anti theft measures as a major jewelry burglary hits Atlanta. Chief Beavers orders heightened vigilance while detectives trace losses at Mrs. C. A. Braddy and Mrs. C. BF. Baya, including diamond ear rings and a platinum ring. Robberies continue citywide with a Cohen Saloon theft and porch climber incidents reported. authorities describe a surge of professional burglars from various areas.
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C. A. Braddy
Atlanta
Cohen
Peachtree Street
C. D. Ray
Minnie Anderson
Lucile Avenue
City budget in 1915 sheet shows overage of four thousand
City finance committee reports 1915 budget draft totals $4 790 062 63 with departments yet to hear from and about 200 000 expected for new projects. Alderman Maddox vows to battle smoke department while schools and water demand large sums for salaries pumps and school construction. Additional appropriations include recitals meat inspector sewer work sanitary equipment and memorials. Continuous on page two.
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Councils
Graham
Comptroller's Office
Forsyth Street
West Peachtrea
South Pryor
Mitchell
Griffin Street
Whitehall Street
Garnett
Thorsyth and
Whitehall
Spring Street
Carnegie Way
Simpson Street
Cecil P. Poole
Edwin Johnson
James W. Maddox
Council
Poole
Tle
Health Board
Highland Avenue
Sanitary Department
Tenth Ward
Atlanta Chita
Recorder Johnson
Grady Hospital
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
West End
Georgia Tech
Carnegiebrary
Cochran
Memorial
Grant Park
Maddox Park
Oakland City Park
Johnson
Ed Arthur
Earthquake Ravages Central Italy With Thousands Dead
Rome reports a vast disaster after a powerful earthquake devastates central and southern Italy. Estimates place dead and injured from 25,000 to 50,000, with Avezzano alone suffering around 20,000 casualties. King Victor Emmanuel directs rescue as 30,000 soldiers assist. hundreds more are buried, and towns like Sora are largely destroyed. Trains bring in hundreds of injured to Rome for care as surgeons and nurses rush to affected areas.
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Marsi
Avezzano
Victor Emmanuel
Vigter Emmanuel
Perdona
Italy
Messina
Sora
Rome
Alabama Prohibition Bill Passed by Alabama Legislature
Montgomery Ala January 14 A bill to make Alabama a prohibition state after June 30 1915 was passed by both houses and goes to Governor O Nea l for consideration If vetoed supporters say they will attempt to pass it over the veto Prohibition leaders cite 74 27 in the house and 26 9 in the senate as strong showings The incoming governor Charles Henderson is described as an avowed local optionist The house opposed a referendum urging a statewide vote while speaker A H Carmichael warned against it and emphasized changing election methods as the priority The legislature and incoming governor dispute deepened with Carmichael vowing to punish Henderson for an alleged indiscretion.
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Montgomery
Als
Alabama
O'Nea
House
Senate
O'Neal
Charles Henderson
Henderson
A. H. Carmichael
Carmichael
Turned Bandit Confesses to Bank Robbery Plot in Augusta
Burke County sheriff reports Thomas F. Buxton, former Waynesboro bank cashier, confessed to being the masked man who tried to rob First National Bank of Waynesboro. He said the motive was to retrieve papers, not money, and pledged guilty at trial. Buxton tried to bond with his brother Preston Buxton and J. W. Meers as sureties.
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Aulgueta
Sam Story
Burke County
Thomas FF. Buxton
First National Bank of
Waynesboro
Warren
Story
Preston Buxton
J. TY. Meers
Bond
Buxton
Augusta
Meers
Weather Prophecy FAIR Local Report
Weather summary reads as a local forecast with unclear values for the lowest and highest temperatures and mean and normal temperatures. Rainfall in the past 24 hours is listed with inches for excess since the month start and since January 1, but specific numbers are missing.
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