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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
5
Berlin reports two strong English-supported positions were captured yesterday near La Bassee in a general assault. British forces in Mesopotamia are said to have some success advancing on Baghdad, as Ottoman troops face a dangerous plight on the Turkish Black Sea flank.
Paris and London reports describe German and Austro German offensives near La Bassee Givenchy and Craonne. French and British forces claim gains, repulses, and counterattacks with prisoners and matériel captured. Kielce taken in Poland, Russian front actions noted. British destroy a large German gun near Bethune, and a Zeppelin is destroyed by Russians at Libau.
At a Petrograd meeting Sergius Sazanoff declared the government will fulfill the Emperors Manifesto and fight until no enemy soldier remains on Russian soil. He noted evacuation hinges on allied agreements and said Britain bears a heavy burden while Russian industry meets state demands. Talks cover Sweden ties railway links and broader war questions with Italy Romagna Algaria and symbols like Dardanelles and Bosphorus.
A collision near Fenwick Shoals light ship left the American Hawaiian line steamer Washingtonian sunk and the American schooner Elizabeth Palmer abandoned with decks awash. One life lost, water tender H Meyar. Fifty three aboard Washingtonian and Elizabeth Palmer were saved by the Old Dominion line steamer Hamilton. Washingtonian carried forty, departed Honolulu December 0 bound for Delaware breakwater with a sugar cargo. Value of Washingtonian and cargo placed at 1,500,000. Elizabeth Palmer value 125,000. Five-masted Schooner Elizabeth Palmer reported to be towed toward safety after collision.
New York January 26 The West and East News Bureau transmits a Tokio cablegram noting the Japan Peace Society has formed a fifteen member committee led by Count Okuma to study causes of friction with America and to take steps to remove them.
New York January 26 William Travers Jerome declined to discuss his removal from the office of deputy attorney general in the Thaw case. Thaw indicated he was pleased by the dismissal though he refused further comment. Franklin Kennedy, deputy attorney general, said Jerome will cooperate as needed.
Chicago January 26 additional indictment returns against former United States Senator William Lorimer president of La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank and others for misapplication of funds. Munday is charged for a third time Hut tle and Mun day face new counts in the case with ties to the defunct bank. The item notes Grove’s Tonic ad text among the legal report.
London reports admiralty statements that the British destroyer Meteor and cruiser Lion were towed in for repairs after Sunday's action in the North Sea. One officer and 13 men killed, 3 officers and 26 men wounded on Lion Tiger and Meteor. all ships returned to port in safety. Details note German claims denied and describe heavy anti ship fire and submarine threats during the engagement.
Washington reports that Senate leaders plan long night sessions to wear down a filibuster on the government ship purchase bill. Majority Leader Kern said the strategy aims to counter the apparent obstruction while Minority Leader Gallinger rests. Gallinger denied illness and urged proceeding as Democrats seek quorum late into the night.
In the house today a debate over free seed distribution by congressmen did not oust a 32,000 subsidy within the agricultural bill. The proposal sought funding for seed distribution but was defeated, leaving the bill intact.
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