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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1916

Page

7

Unclear Frontline Skirmishes and German Force Deployments

French and German forces trade artillery along the Dniester and Meuse approaches as risks of a broader campaign rise. Paris reports German reserves of 300000 men planned for Verdun, with 200000 already employed and the balance yet to be used. The attack around Corbeaux Wood and Bethin court area remains contested with no decisive breakthrough yet.

Senha Senneh Kermanshak Dniester Paris France Meuse Bethincourt Cumbres Yeaterday Corbeaux Wood Dead Man Goose Hills Verdun

Germans Gain Ground In Meuse Battle Left Bank Pressures French

Reported combat along the Meuse describes German forces advancing on the left bank near Cumieres and Regnieville after capturing Fresnes. French withdrawals aim to preserve alignment on the right bank as German troops push toward Hill 265 and Le Morte Homme environs.

Govse 1H Pariament Goose Hill Cousumont Meuse Woevre Fresnes Resneville Cote de Loie Regnieville Cumteres Siepen Bethincourt Cote de Lo1e le Morte Homme Corbeaut and Cumieres

French Counter Attacks Regain Corbeaux Wood

French forces launched a strong counter attack and pushed the Germans from most of the Corbeaux wood, with only the eastern edge remaining in German hands. In other sectors the French repelled German efforts near Verdun as bombardments and small engagements continued along the Meuse and in the Argonne.

Ment Corbeaux Wresnen Verdun Forges Chalons Mause Cote de Lisie Charons- Verdun Bois Hardaumont Danaumont Verdun i Aisne Craonne Pass Sorsaons Argonna Haute Chevauchee Meuse Rethincourt Bois Des Corbeaux Dauaumont Upper Alsace Germany Seppois Metz Sablong Hea Champagne Malsona da Champagne Othe Argonne Mount Faucon Blanzee Germancourt Fresnes Mandeullesa Berlin London Forges Brook Bethincourt Regaleville Raben Cuimeres Woevre Frasnes Maisons de Champagnes

Dazed Doctor Found With Woman's Corpse in West Eleventh

Policemen found a dead woman in a West Eleventh Street apartment, believed to be Nellie Kiernan, 35. The physician companion, said to be dazed, claimed the woman fell from a chair. Coroner Lehane later ruled death due to alcoholism from repeated falls and bruises.

New York West Fleventh Street Nellie Kiernan Lehane Bellevue Hospital Nelshhors Phy Sicilian Lehane

Bryan Influence Explained By Bailey At Luncheon

Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania described William J. Bryan’s role at a luncheon with about twenty senators and representatives. He said Bryan’s influence favored the house action to table the McLemore resolution and did not sway members on the warning resolution.

Washington Bailey Pennsylvania William J. Bryan Bryan House McLemore Bryan Dia Hatley Foreign Affairs Committee

Churchill Reappears in Commons Over Navy Row

London reports a heated parliamentary scene as Colonel Winston Spencer Churchill returns to politics to attack Admiralty leadership. Arthur Balfour counters with forceful defense while urging stability amid shipbuilding delays and shipwright declines. Churchill hints at reinstating Lord Fisher, drawing sharp replies.

Balfour Dardanelles Belgium Grand Fleet London Winston Spencer Churchil House of Comumong Eaday Ional

Newspaper reaction to Balfour Churchill clash heats up

Morning papers hesitate to guess amid sharp exchange over admiralty affairs. The Daily Telegraph criticizes both Balfour and Churchill for harmful tone and warns that the nation will be unsettled by the fiery exchange. Admiral Fisher is urged to stay silent as calls for unity rise.

Balfour Colonel Churchill Daily Telegraph Admiralty Churchill Suny America Lord

Germany to Dismiss Portuguese Minister

Zurich dispatch via Exchange Telegraph says Germany will dismiss Portugal’s minister if seized German ships are not released. Munich Nachrichten notes no ultimatum has been presented to Portugal and passports will be handed to the minister at noon Saturday.

Portugal London Germany Exchange Telegraph Company Zurich Switzerland Frankfort Munich Nachrichten

German Captives Cheer Escape From Verdun Hell

German prisoners describe brutal Verdun fighting from February 21 onward. They recount staggering losses, heavy artillery and machine gun fire, and a chaos that shattered battalions as they attempted to seize French trenches. Officers promised swift progress, but a failed assault left many dead or scattered.

Pans Priaonera Verdun Sixty-fourth Infantry Fort Douaumont Twenty-fourth Regiment

One Carolina Delegate Talks for Roosevelt

Columbia March 7 The South Carolina convention of the Union Republican party elected at large delegates to the Chicago convention without instruction. J W Polberc Ip Goodwyn JH Fordham and J pun can Adams Goodwyn Fordham are Negroes. Adams formerly United States area strongly supported Roosevelt. Webster and Saxon elected from Seventh and Second districts respectively. Other districts to elect delegates soon. No county or state ticket announcement tonight.

Columbia C. March Prour Chicago Canyon South Carolina Union Republican Party Deles Gates J W Polberc Ip Goodwyn JH Fordham J” Puncan Adams Goodwyn Fordham Mr Adams United State Area Roosevelt Webster

Verdict Awarded to Miner in Mine Explosion Case

New York March three day verdict of 30200 in favor of Walter Lawry a miner burned in a mine explosion near Nanticoke Pa against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad company which operates the colliery The plaintiff contends the mine owner knew unsafe conditions and failed to make it safe causing permanent injuries

New York Walter Lawry Nanticoke Supreme Court Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company

First Commissioner Gammon In Unconscious State After Stroke

Rome March special report says First Commissioner Gammon remains unconscious after a stroke Tuesday morning with no hope of recovery. Doctors hold the patient at bedside as his family stays near.

Gammon Rome

Orpet Arraigned in Wisconsin Murder Case

William Orpet, University of Wisconsin student, was arraigned in circuit court in Wauqeagan Illinois today for the murder of Marian Lambert. Attorney Hanna moved to quash the indictment. Judge Edwards set arguments on the motion for next Monday morning.

Wauxegan William Orpet Marian Lambert Hanna University of Wisconsin Edwards

German Fleet Heads West Amid North Sea Sightings

Reports from Amsterdam and Ymuiden say a German force of at least fifty battleships plus a large armed trawler fleet, two Zeppelins, and submarines was seen in the North Sea heading west toward a base. Observers note ships with yellow funnels and gray others, with some unidentified cruisers passing at full speed.

North Sea London Reuters Youiden Corres

Wilson Denies Foolish Rumor In House Statement

President Wilson today denied in the House a foolish rumor that he has changed his mind and will issue warnings against American armed merchant ships. The issue arose on the floor as debate continued on armed merchantmen and related policy.

Washington Wilson

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