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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
5
Two sides battle near Istanbul as Turkish forces defend Stantinople while Balkan states monitor the operation with keen interest. The outcome of the allied push to open the Straits could shape regional fortunes and influence actions by the King of Greece.
Petrograd reports gains by Russians as fighting across northern Poland, Ossowet region, and Grodno details. The war office notes assaults repulsed near the fortress and captures include ten officers and several soldiers plus two rapid fire guns on the left bank of the Amoule. In the Carpathians, between Ondava and the San, Austrian attacks are repulsed with continued success.
Reports from Paris and Berlin describe heavy fighting along the Aisne and Champagne fronts. French advances north of Mesnil and Beausejour are noted with captured trenches and prisoners, while German counterattacks near Verdun and Pont-Vousson are said repulsed. In Galicia Austrian lines face serious setbacks as German and Austrian efforts continue along river corridors with prisoners taken and artillery captured.
Reuters style dispatches describe Allied and German actions near Ypres and Peronne with repulsed attacks, gains near Osly and Apremont, and German advances northeast of Celles. Turbulent fighting in Russia and the Caucasus includes Russian advances to Khopach, Turkish fronts, and Austrian activity in the Carpathians. Antivari bombarded by Austrian ships, and Russian forts near the Baltic reported wrecked.
Russian forces endure heavy snow and losses as they push to regain heights while bombs strike residential Warsaw. A French war office dispatch from the Argonne proclaims Allied ascendancy after sustained limited operations showing bold troops and improving morale.
Alamo No 1 moves from 24 Whitehall street to the former Dlte theater at Peachtre street five points. The renovated venue will boast a ventilating system an orchestra and first run films from General Film company with a slated opening next week to be announced in The Constitution.
Athens dispatch reports heavy bombardment as British and French ships pound Turkish positions. Turkish defenses rapid mobilization across Smyrna Vilayets report, with desertions and internal dissension alleged. Austrian fleet, including submarines, sails toward the Dardanelles to aid the Turks, with details via The Telegram.
County commissioners approved purchase of three portable convict camps from Dalton Ga jail works despite protests by ministers and the Ven and Religion Forward Movement. The cages cost 40 each, to be built per Talton county plans, labeled portable greeting compartments by the county engineer. Opponents called them rolling cages and condemned the project. Also note an advertisement for TERRILINE Quinine Syrup, a tasteless 2 ounce original package priced 25 cents.
London reports say Britain will publish a detailed order outlining retaliatory plans against German submarine warfare. Officials question American proposals on food ships and neutral duties while awaiting Germany’s reply and allied responses. Washington eyes London for official U.S. stance and possible actions.
Special order No 12 directs patrolmen to follow duty to the letter, watch for decked places and suspicious characters, ignore criticism, and stay vigilant late at night against idling persons, sneak thieves, burglars, and holdups as discussed in a talk to the Watches by Chief Beavers.
Three people were near death after a large fire that destroyed the residence of L. M. Dunlap on Jones Avenue and a neighboring grocery store. B. O. Price’s home on Jones Avenue was badly damaged. Mr. Jones aided his wife and saved his child as timbers fell. The loss includes furniture and is partially insured.
Samuel Rogers of Franklin C had been selected by President Wilson for director of the census to succeed William J Harris of Cedartown Ga who was confirmed by the senate last night as a member of the new federal trade commission. Mr Rogers nomination was sent to the senate today.
Alpharetta Ga March 3 special resolutions deploring the death of Judge James F Brown were presented by the solicitor general and adopted. The bar at Milton superior court mourns a capable judge influential lawyer and respected citizen who was a husband and father.
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