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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1915

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Wilson Seeks Reparations After American’s Death in Mexico City

Washington reports indicate John McManus, an American citizen, was murdered in his sealed home under the U S coat of arms and flag. The Brazilian minister delivered a demand for punishment and reparation, with Secretary Bryan telegraphing approval. Officials expect prompt action by Mexican authorities as Zapata forces occupy the capital amid limited looting and tension.

Washington Mexico City Obregon United States Wilson Hrvan Braghan Minster Ister Mexico Salacer Demanin Salavar Zapatiatas McManus Zapata Gutierrez Carranza WeManus Kbling Obvesons Carrenva

Railroads Join Ad Campaign to Influence Public Opinion

Eastern railroads unite in a newspaper advertising drive to show how unwise legislation harms their industry. The campaign seeks to inform the public and demonstrate the value of frank, fair advertising to reach thinking readers. The Times notes this trend and suggests applying similar methods through The Constitution's advertising columns.

Times

Atlanta Building Boom Pushes February Growth to 406 Percent

Bradstreets latest February report shows Atlanta’s building volume up 406 percent from February 1914, among broad gains in major cities. New York four boroughs rise nearly 6 percent, while Minneapolis surges 628 percent and Cleveland 239 percent. declines appear in Newark 22 percent and Chicago 77 percent as other cities post mixed results.

Bradstreets Atlanta New York New Haven Springfield Philadelphia Rochester Cleveland Minneapolis St Paul Washington Newark Pittsburg Detroit Loledo Chicago Milwaukee Dallas Kansas City St Louis Baltimore Los Angeles Portland San Fransco Seattle

Last Call for Opera Seats Across Atlanta

Now is the time to secure opera season seats as sales run through March 27. Prompt buyers should visit Cable Company on Broad Street or Philips & Crew on Fryer to claim the best remaining seats before they vanish.

Gabriel Bost Bidwell Cable Company Broad Street Philips & Crew Fryer

Bulgarians Deserters Sentenced to Hang by Court Martial

Pariz March 12 The Balkan agency Sofia correspondent reports a court martial verdict for the Thirty third and Thirty fourth regiments soldiers who in July 1918 deserted against the Romanians. A lieutenant colonel two majors twenty minor officers and one hundred men were sentenced to be hanged.

Pariz Sofia Saya

Two French Generals Wounded in Trench Sightings

Paria reports an official war office statement detailing wounds to Generals Michael Joseph Maunoury and De Villeret while observing the German front line from an embrasure. Injuries described as unclear in gravity, both generals noted for past commands with Maunoury linked to Paris governance and central army leadership.

Paria War Office Gayn Michael Joseph Maunour de Villaret Michael Joseph Maunoury Paris Allies Boissans De*Villeret T de Vallaret AM A de Vilaret

Rumor Of Russian General's Death By Own Action

A Frankfurter Zeitung dispatch from Petrograd says General Steeve, commander of the Russian Tenth Army Corps defeated at the Mazurian Lakes, may have died by his own hand. A mourning service in a Lutheran church is cited as the basis. Dispatches from Constantinople report renewed bombardments at the Dardanelles, hampered by fog, with a British landing force of about 1000 to 2000 possibly retiring to ships. some accounts say they were killed or captured.

Bein Frankfurter Zeitung Petrograd Steeve Tenth Army Mazurian Constantinople Dardanelles Ita

French Steamer Guadeloupe Sunk by Kronprinz Wilhelm

Buenos Aires reports the French steamer Guadeloupe of 2947 tons was sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm in the south Atlantic 125 miles off Fernando de Noronha. The Churchill arrived at Pernambuco with the Guadeloupe crew and 143 passengers. The ship sailed from Buenos Aires February 15 bound for Bordeaux under Captain Jasseau.

Buenos Aires Pernambuco Guadeloupe Fernando de Worenha South Atlantic East Tremit Brazil Kronprinz Wilhelm Buenos Aire Bordeauy London Admiralty Bavano Belfist Dail Telegraph Glasgow Elder & Ioffey

Deputies Pass 1516 Class Bill March 12

The chamber of deputies approved a bill designating the 1916 class of recruits. These men will not be sent to the front until after the forces at the plier clages are utilized.

Chamber of Deputies

No Decision Yet By Thaw's Jurors

The jury in the Thaw conspiracy case was locked in after nearly five hours of deliberation and failed to reach a verdict. Thaw was returned to the Tombs for the night, with Judge Page signaling a recess to 1 o clock tomorrow. The panel showed division on Thaw’s legal status at escape and the impact of his claimed right to flee.

New York Mareh Harry Kendall Thain Tombs Prison Supreme Court Criminal Court Sheriffs Office Cook Justice Page John B Stanchfield Haw Thaw

Violinist Skibinsky Rescued After English Spy Inquiry

Alexander von Skibinsky, Russian violinist and former Shorter college instructor, arrived in Atlanta after a four hour interrogation in New Castle, England, where a copy of The Constitution reportedly helped verify his identity as a musician rather than a German spy. He recalled that a Constitution story and picture of his leather finger aided his release. He had just completed a 106 concert tour across 29 states with soprano Kime Grace Hall Philadelphia and pianist Clarence J. Vele of New York, and plans further coast to coast engagements.

Alexander von Skibinsky England Alexander Skibinsky Shorter College Rome Atlanta Engsh Secret Service New Castle Skibinsky I Skibinsky Moscow Russia Baltic Christiania Alups Lingliah Kaiser T Scotchman Kaiser America Constitution Kime Grace Hall Piheldetfer Fittaburg Clarence J’ Vele New York

General Bernhardi To Speak On The War In The Constitution

Under Kaiser privilege General Bernhardi who wrote Germany and the Next War is now in East Prussia with HQ at Posen. He will contribute a 5000 word article to The Constitution explaining why Germany went to war and detailing battles and prisoners from the present conflict. The piece appears tomorrow.

Bernhardi Germany East Prussia Posen Paris

You Must Not Fail to Read Sundays Constitution

A compact notice urges readers to consult Sundays Constitution for detailed information. It emphasizes the publication's role in delivering legislative and civic updates and invites engagement from the community.

British Cruiser Sunk By Kaiser Submarine in West Front

British forces advance in the west relieve pressure on Russia while a major east war battle rages with million men engaged. German fortifications near Armentieres and Neuve Chapelle report losses as French and British troops push forward toward Wesnil and surrounding trenches.

Kaiser’s East Champagne Phuraday Wesnil

German Cruiser Will Be Interned Until End of War

Newport News dispatch reports Captain Kiehne of the German cruiser Eitel Friedrich insists his ship will remain in American waters until the European war ends. The German commander and crew are awaiting Washington guidance as naval officials inspect the vessel and discuss repairs following the sinking of the American ship Frye.

Newport News Prinz Litel Friedrich Associated Press H H Hiehne Willem P Frye South AtlAntic Ocean Kiehne Whierichens Washington Waa Friedrich Frye 6 Queenstown Falmouth Plymouth England Hitel Friedrich Willerby Theresa Archiera Virginia Capes Gaid Kiehne Hlehnes Dubose Norris Allen Eitel Friedrich Washington Se Hamilton Thierichann

Weather Prophecy Generally Fair

Washington and Georgia forecasts indicate generally fair weather for Saturday and Sunday. Light winds, no precipitation expected, steady temperatures across regions with mild to warm afternoons.

Washington Georgia

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