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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
7
Fragmentary notes mention Obama, officials, and a sinking event with reference to the United Kingdom and London. It hints at a diplomatic inquiry by a secretary and ambassador, emphasizing potential effects on regional stability and immediate actions.
Reports from Consul Armstrong detail a German submarine attack on the British steamer Armenian. Officials seek whether the vessel was armed, whether warnings were given, and how many Americans were aboard among the missing and rescued. A list of missing Americans includes J M Monroe and Williamson among others. the Armenian had carried mules valued at 293 400 dollars and sailed June 17 from Newport News.
British troops with warships attacked lines near Saghir Dere on Gallipoli. June 28 fighting involved Australians, Royal Fusiliers, Loyal Scots, Lancashires and Gurkhas. trenches counted Turkish dead after bombardment. Allies claim further success on Gallipoli with two Turkish trench lines captured east of Saghr Dere and three west. Official report notes heavy fire, French support, and Australian corps demonstrations aiding the push.
The Armenian British steamship, captained by Trickey, is described as a 542 foot vessel with 52 percent gross tonnage, built in 1895 at Belfast. Dominion Line, subsidiary of International Mercantile Marine, notes cargo details unknown though inspected as potentially contraband and miscellaneous supplies forming a substantial portion.
Dispatches report a French infantry push east of the Krithia area during a prolonged bombardment. Turkish trenches were taken, with casualties and prisoners. left flank gains extended to a strong point beyond the initial line. The 29th Division and Royal Scots figures praised for their roles in the assault.
An official dispatch from Constantinople reports heavy bombardments and counterattacks at Avil Burnu Seddul Bahr and Krithia on June 8 and June 27. Turkish forces claim to have repelled Anglo French assaults major enemy losses and prisoner captures are noted, with Turkish positions advancing on the Krithia heights and Cape Tepoh.
A man named Binkech is held in Jackson county charged with stealing 25 cents and one of two letters from a rural mailbox on Ur Wheelers farm near Maysville. He is said to have confessed.
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce weighs an embargo response and whether to ask President Wilson to take a stronger stand on cotton export controls. A broad group, invited cotton interests, attended as directors debated and postponed action to Friday amid protests over riots near Governor Slaton’s home and press coverage of commutations. A protest committee of John E Marpay chairman Brooks Morgan Witmer J. Wogre and Walter G Cooper was formed to draft the letter.
The murder case of Cox, previously ruled a penitentiary sentence, will be appealed to a higher court after Judge Thomas denied a new trial. Proceedings centered on charges of harassment and involvement with local officials, with attorneys stating the case moves to the higher court for review.
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