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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
7
A Constantinople dispatch reports the British battleship Triumph, a vessel of 11 985 tons with a 706 crew, carrying multiple large guns and torpedo tubes, was sunk by a single torpedo and disappeared in seven minutes near Berlin Missouri after the torpedo hit.
Representatives of four major express firms appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission to seek changes affecting allowances and revenue. They argued for modest rate adjustments and a reduction in certain per hundredweight allowances, claiming the move would adjust about 3 percent in gross revenue and reflect current operating costs.
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish, prominent New York social leader, died at Glen Cliff, Garrison NY, after a cerebral hemorrhage. She was planning a garden party and luncheon and passed shortly after 10 pm as Dr Richard Ges attended. Her husband and three children were unaware of the moment of death, and she was about 50 years old.
President Wilton delivers a message to school children in New Trenover County praising hometown ties and offering heartfelt greetings. Secretary of the Navy references highlight national concerns while a parade of students passes by. The event underscores enduring patriotism as officials note the nation’s responsibilities.
Reports from London and Paris describe renewed German and Austrian offensives across Galicia and Artois with furious assaults to regain ground lost in recent weeks. British and French statements cite progress and heavy losses on both flanks while Berlin notes limited gains and warns of continued pressure. Russian fronts also indicate ongoing offensives as troops push near the Dniester and Vistula regions amid heavy artillery exchanges.
A promotional notice touts very low travel fares to Colorado starting June 1 with round trips from Memphis at 32 dollars and from St Louis at 25 dollars. It highlights sunlit skies, mountains, canyons, streams, and outdoor sports, urging a visit as a national playground. The Rock Island travel bureau advertises the Colorado Flyer and related trains with sleeper service, inviting inquiries at 411 Peters Street, Atlanta.
Tourists travel through central Georgia faced with mud and slick highways as they visit Macon Cordele and Griffin. Cars struggled barely, LB Norton’s Lithania vehicle skidded into a ditch but was freed with help. Mardi touring party included Firestone and Hudson motor officials and local hosts, with receptions from Adel to Griffin highlighting peach orchards and local hospitality.
Unfayette Indiana May 26 Special this 26 year old A J Hoffman died instantly when the car he rode in struck a buggy and turned over in a ditch. His neck and skull were broken. He was manager of a Tolnsetta hotel at St Vetershure and was to become manager of the Arlington. He married Miss Clarine Nevits of Danville and was a relative of George Hoffman of Atlanta. He had many friends here where he visited about a year ago.
Reports claim Italian forces advance on a broad front across Austria with captures at Cudora and Val Brenta defiles. Austrian artillery fires near Tay of Martina with limited effect as Italians press along the Carnia frontier and Isonzo line, destroying bridges and cutting communications. Allied aviation targets Monfalcone power and rail facilities as fronts shift on the Udine region and Tyrolean sectors.
Cleveland Ohio May 26 The rail head of Locomotive Engineers convention completed its roster with the election of Alma B. Mientur of Cleveland as first grand engineer and secretary to Welsh Anwersrant grand chief engineer chosen to serve six years in the permanent ventnt in city Tawad G Corrigin of liliebore Texts chosen
A local lawyer took his own life by shooting amid a voluntary bankruptcy petition. He faced debts estimated at substantial sums tied to real estate holdings. The despondent action followed mounting financial and personal pressures.
Albany officials discuss cutting legislative budgets to curb spending. FitzGerald argues executives should bear most costs while enabling limited legislative appropriation. He cites national costs and warns of political hurdles to reduce spending. The debate involves suspending rules to pass a dormitory measure. Rootfrey supports allocations amid national savings talk.
Washington Mo report outlines measures to prevent losses and damage to government property. It cites disbursements for militia and enlisted men, government pay, and Treasury costs. It notes legal actions and officials debating reimbursement and accountability.
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