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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
3
At nearly ten, Parisians still filled streets, cafes, and theaters as Zeppelins passed overhead. Bombs exploded across districts, haltingly destroying a house, killing some, injuring none. A boy survived wedged in a demolished bedroom as a grandmother recalled rebuilding with help from her son’s employer.
A Paris district suffered extensive bomb damage with ten victims buried under debris as two blocks were split by explosions. Police and government officials, including President Poincare, inspected wreckage while crowds gathered. bombs totaling about 600 pounds were dropped, killing residents in their beds and injuring families, with one fatal blast striking Police Sergeant Bijault’s home.
Roosevelt urges German Americans to stand as Americans first and oppose aiding Germany and its allies. He denounces pro German opposition, calls for preparedness with a mobile army of 150000 and total force near 250000, and warns against harboring foreign influence over U S policy.
Paul Swan the painter sculptor dancer appears tonight at the Atlanta theater under the Atlanta Art Association. He will display a half dozen paintings in the parlor of a local hotel and has works painted in Egypt and Greece including portraits of prominent figures. His career includes commissions from Mme Nazimova and a bust by Thomopoulos in Athens.
Stars headed by Marguerite Vourst arrive in Atlanta for the Lyric opening. Mutual film stars to attend in person, with luncheon, auto tour, and dinner at Hotel Ansley. Notables and officials expected, and tickets selling fast for what may be the theater’s biggest crowd.
The speaker recalls pre automobile times when he served as a deputy sheriff and carried a self cocking 40 caliber revolver. He states he would have used a 24 caliber muzzle loader only if necessary and argues for preparedness to avert war while upholding human rights over property rights. He urges courage to risk some danger for a noble ideal.
In mid January Baltimore the Northeastern Saengerbund adopted a resolution opposing Wilson’s renomination and criticizing his attack on German birth citizens. The meeting, attended by many active and passive members, denounced the president and asserted loyalty to the United States while defending Hungarian and other immigrant communities.
Military dispatches describe heavy fighting near Neuville and the Somme with German gains claimed and repulsed, French and British losses, and artillery duels across multiple fronts including Vimy Neuville Pont a Mousson and Champagne. Separate reports note a Bulgarian camp raid by French aviators and a Nashville poet injured after a horse incident at his home.
Pauline Enza aged 10 died suddenly at the residence of her parents Mr and Mrs Neal Meier 298 Last Fifth Street. She is survived by a sister Dorothy and a brother Homer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Finglish Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Rev W O Schaeffer officiating.
The notice lists Oscar BD Medlock aged, died at his sister Mre Standridge's residence, survived by wife and five brokers, with addresses in Atlanta. Kane aged 2, died at a private hospital, survived by wife, four sons, two daughters, and two sisters. May Hawkins, 2, died in Atlanta, survived by both parents and five brothers and two sisters. Bodies removed to local chapels for services.
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