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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
5
Petrograd reports a Russian advance in the Carpathians on March 26 with London dispatches noting renewed activity and strategic movements along the front.
Tonight's communique notes continued offensive near the Niemen with enemy counter attacks. It reports no major change on the Narow Narow and Vistula fronts, progress between Barffeld and Uzsok, and says 1,700 prisoners and two guns were taken on March 24. German attacks near Munkaus Strr and Hustholing were unsuccessful.
Tonight the war office describes continuing fighting in the Carpathians with repeated Russian attacks repulsed and the general situation unchanged. In the region south of Zaleszczyki eleven Russian points of support were captured and over five hundred prisoners taken. In Russian Poland and west Galicia artillery duels were reported.
Paria March 6 via London war office issues public brief detailing artillery fights near Nieupo rt and the occupation of the north of St George s Farm in front of allied lines. It notes bombardment in Champagne with no infantry attack and claims solid ground held north of Hadenviller in Lorraine since Monday. In Alsace near Reichsa Ackerkopf German fire sprayed trenches.
Six airmen carried out bombardment of hangars at Frescaty and the Metz railway station. They dropped a dozen bombs causing panic but returned safely amid heavy gunfire. A further bombardment targeted Strasbourg barracks.
Paris dispatch says French official statement reports calm along most of the front with rain. Enemys attacks between the Meuse and Moselles repulsed. Two attacks at Bois de Conservoys and Bois des Caures, north of Verdun, three at Bourges and two at Bois de Pretre. Russians defeated by Austrians north of Czernowitz. Austrian troops cross the Russian frontier. Durazzo shelled by Albanian insurgents.
Army dispatch reports French forces on the heights of the Meuse southeast of Verdun near Combres attacked the German position with strong effort but were repulsed after a determined engagement. Fighting at Hartmanns-Weller-Kopf continues as Russian attacks near Augustowo on the lakes to the east have been repulsed.
Vienna reports continued violent fighting in the Carpathians with multiple Russian attacks repulsed south of Aleszezyki and eleven Russian positions at Dappuj taken, 600 prisoners captured. Artillery duels occur on fronts in Russian Poland and western Galicia. a church tower in Paradsz near Sulejow used as an observing station was struck by artillery.
Rome March 26. Prince von Buelow German ambassador renews bid to settle differences between Italy and Austria. He urges broader policy, warns dissolution of Triple Alliance could leave Italy exposed to France England Russia and their allies. Boundary talks remain stalled as Austria resists concessions.
The piece recounts Dean Atkinson defending a planned social dance initiative in Atlanta or nearby, noting backing from Dr Ruinsford and prominent women educators. It describes a proposed "house of recreation" to be run by Atlanta's leading church and civic figures, aiming to offer supervised social recreation for diverse religious groups while stressing community support and the need for youth recreation in a large city.
London reports show ongoing stoppages despite Lord Kitcheners warnings and government unions pacts. Birkenhead dockers quit over pay delays while Liverpool dockers threaten walkouts. Dowlais Wales steel works delays due to materials orders, Clyde engineers seek higher pay after arbitration.
Berlin dispatch reports three soldiers killed after hostile airmen dropped bombs on Metz. artillery repelled the attack with no material damage reported. The notice is dated Berlin March 27 and notes the incident occurred in the southern Metz area.
Washington March 26 The note to Great Britain and France over the German blockade was completed today but expected to be delayed for final consideration by President Wilson and advisors with dispatch unlikely before tomorrow. Secretary Bryan offered no details on the note’s contents.
Dutch newspapers take a serious view of ongoing sea warfare. Officials refuse comment on interference with and destruction of Dutch shipping by German submarines beyond saying expra natiera have been asked of Germany for eventual protest. An extraordinary council met with foreign and marine ministers and the naval staff chief to discuss the matter.
London reports the British steamer Delmira, 2011 tons, sunk by a German submarine off Boutaine in the English Channel. The crew abandoned ship after a torpedo and the submarine signaled with revolver shots. The captain ignored orders, noting stoker resistance. boats were towed before the sub departed with the wreck.
Berlin officials ban baking of any cakes in homes from March 25 to April 12 to curb flour use for Easter treats. Bakers and housewives face restrictions on yeast based cakes and a 10 percent flour limit for permitted cakes. The ban extends to private households in the Duchy of Anhalt.
Partial returns indicate gains for the government party in the general elections held March 24 to choose a new house of representatives. It now is probable that with the help of friendly dependents the government will control the next house.
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