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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
3
Ramsgate England reports a Zeppelin air raid early morning causing fires and hotel damage with several injuries. The craft also sighted over Marmite and Dover harbor experiences minor explosions and power outages as lights go out.
In New Haven Connecticut on March 16 the Yale university flag flew at half mast for three graduates who died aboard the Lusitania Justus Miles Forman Alfred G Vandertilt and Lindon Bates Jr the observance marked a solemn tribute by the university to the fallen scholars and noted their service and memory.
The Khaki Magazine appeals for relief funds for millions of vulnerable children in Poland Serbia Belgium and Montenegro harmed by war. Subscriptions will be acknowledged in this paper on June 15 1915 and donors are urged to aid irrespective of personal war views.
A Athens dispatch via London says Allied forces gained heights of Kilithla after six hours of desperate fighting with hardening holds in Kilid Bahr and Mandos hills, while Mytilene reports furious Dardanelles combat and large Turkish losses. Goeben battered by Russian shells. Turkish ships sunk as Russian fleet devastates several vessels.
Summer outing at Warm Springs on Wednesday June 3 aims for record attendance. 6000 tickets printed for police department members and Atlanta citizens. Children 20 cents round trip. adults $1. Safety patrols arranged, no special trains, dancing, races, prizes, and a large swimming lake to enhance the event.
An elderly church member, Enele Johnny Logue, 78, who has attended First Christian in Atlanta since age 10, left a sick bed to participate in a Bible school class. The service featured Anna Mueller’s violin solo as 30 Sunday morning attendance reached 631 with 32 new scholars. A roll of honor was created. every scholar was on time with the goal of bringing new members each Sunday.
In New York on May 16 rain limited turnout but thousands still boarded Atlantic fleet battleships moored on the Hudson. President Wilson and Secretary Daniels plan to review the fleet aboard Mayflower. a canal brigade parade and boat races accompany the event ahead of a seaward fleet pass on Tuesday.
Seymour H Knox vice president of the Woelman-Morth company and a prominent figure in finance died in Buffalo. Born in Russell, NX in 1961, Knox began as a clerk in Hert, Michigan, then moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, with a cousin to open a 5 and 10 cent store that grew into a coast to coast chain.
The Eight Belgian Relief Ships arrived at Rotterdam that week under the commission for relief in Belgium. Their cargoes are valued at about four million dollars.
Lisbon May 1 reports confirm rebel victory as provisional government led by Jacó Chagas announced from city hall. Madrid dispatches say mutinies continue between rebels and royal troops, with bombardment halted due to ammo shortage and many casualties and looting reported. Proclamations promise a republican national government and unity, while battleship protection for foreigners is pledged.
In Savannah Georgia on May 16 Police Sergeant Morgan and pickpocket Isaac Brown exchanged gunfire on West Broad Street. Morgan was wounded but pursued the fleeing suspect, aided by Patrolman Willer, and captured him on foot. the horse was not fatally hurt.
New Orleans May 15 The Republican state central committee met and set a state convention in New Orleans October 5 at a leading hotel. White and Black critics warned the move would bar Negroes allied with the party from participation in the convention. One white member objected. The body also approved a resolution praising President Wilson for his Lusitania note.
Mrs Ida Graham faced arrest at 81 South Pryor street after a Sunday morning call during which she allegedly cussed at Officer Walter McWilliams who was handling her appeal to husband Charle Graham. Charle Graham had been arrested the night before for beating her, leaving her eyes reportedly bruised.
The American Commission for Relief in Belgium reports sixty five million dollars in foodstuffs supplied by mid August. Charity totals from America and other sources approach two thirds of the value, while Belgians themselves provide much of the rest through a credit system. Bread prices stay low, hunger largely avoided since November, with aid expanded into northern France aiding two million more.
London reports a zeppelin fought 27 British aeroplanes near Byuse t. At 8 p m it was attacked and tried to gain altitude but the squadron pressed the attack, inflicting mortal wounds. The zeppelin and its sixty crew were destroyed, two British planes reportedly lost.
Funeral notices appear in the mortuary section as the page ends. Names, dates, and services may be listed in the small print for final rites and memorial arrangements.
Dalton Georgia obituary reports well known merchant and restaurant owner Louis Bucholse died suddenly at his place of business at 830 o clock. He was of German heritage and had resided in Dalton for many years conducting a successful enterprise. Survived by wife and five children Otto Bucholse of Richmond Pain Bucholse of Chattanooga Herman Katharine and Marerah Bucholse of Dalton. Interment planned here Tuesday. Also note Mrs Besse Dabners died Sunday evening at 11 Courtland Street. moved to Pooles Chapel. survived by husband and seven stepchildren.
The archbishop of Canterbury writes to Prime Minister Lloyd George and the bishop of London urging restraint and warning against using reprisals against Germany. He pleads that Britain not lower itself to the enemy’s level and avoid inciting violence. Church leaders also denounce riots and call for united support in the war effort.
A garbled report describes disruption to London street car service amid a strike. It mentions demands and a cost-related context but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes.
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