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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1915
Page
2
Reports from a wartime briefing describe renewed clashes on the western front near Heurie and in Artois and Champagne. German advances are offset by French repulses while Russians push west of Riga and toward key rail links. British and Italian actions are noted with mixed results as the war widens.
War office bulletins from Paris report continued artillery action in Artois and the Soissons region with heavy losses on November 14 at the Laby rinth. Bombardments target trains at Roye and fortifications near Bethincourt while Turkish actions persist and British monitors strike Gallipoli. Russian and Italian theaters show gains and counterattacks with battles near Czartoryak and Conca Bezzeca.
Vienna reports 278 prisoners taken, eleven officers among them, as Italian offensive stalls. Italian attack on Monte San Michele repulsed. Italian bombardment destroys 300 buildings in Gorizia and wounds fifty civilians. Berlin cites Austro Hungarians saying Italians failed to move Austrians, third Isonzo battle virtually ended with Italian losses.
War desk reports heavy fighting along the Carna front with Serbian forces repelling a major attack at heavy cost. Berlin discloses 8 500 Serbian captives and 12 cannons taken by Bulgarians and Italians claim further Serbian prisoners and guns. Vienna notes continued pursuit of the enemy as forces reach key heights near Sokolovio. Milan reports growing unease at Monastir amid Bulgarian threats and Turkish troops moving to Varna. Babuna pass action described with Serbian defense under Colonel Vasile, Bulgarian pressure near Monastir, and French lines assaulted west of Perlepa. Montenegrins claim repulsion of Austrian assault except near Viehegrad. Petrograd signals a swift Romanian decision, while Russians note Serbian withdrawals easing risk and Allies bolstering forces for future offensives.
Alfred Jennings, a cattleman near Elsworth Kansas, is suffering from foot and mouth disease. Dr S J Crumbine secretary of the Kansas board of health said they notified Rupert Blue surgeon general of the U S Public Health Service and officers of the state live stock sanitary commission. The disease is said to be rare in humans.
Physicians examined seventy five babies on Monday at Taft hall with most from Atlanta. Julia Forsythe led the day with 98 percent, while L. J. Blackstone Jr. posted 96 percent for a boy. Several other infants scored highly. many more await testing today between 9:30 and 1. A long list of names appears for today’s schedule with numerous ages and addresses in Atlanta suburbs and surrounding areas.
A long string of personal names and initials appears, likely from a public notice, directory, or legal listing. Names include Catheryn Wells, William A. Clonte, Mary Wike, Edward Copelan Evarve, Arthur Petit, Elizabeth Warren, Alice Center, Robert Gardy Jr, Marguerite Pace, Phillip Smith, H H Sutton Jr, Mary Stan nerd, Helward Pite Jr, Mary Hurd Hinger, Scott Hughes, Bethe Louiss Haslett, Margaret Clay, William Brad berry, James Gentry, Joe Agnew, H L Wilson Jr, Alma Grace Ward, Milord Wison, Ken Pate, Francie John Cooper, William Morris.
Washington reports Frearbet Wilson ordered the reinstatement of George Burkitt, assistant postmaster at Winnetka Illinois, after his remarks about the president’s engagement drew dismissal. White House officials said the move stands despite prior charges and a history of admitted offenses.
Twenty words by Rev J Otto Vitz of Toursville tout Vitalitas as a wonderful tonic. The ad claims it strengthens vitality and cures many disorders without alcohol or drugs, urging readers to obtain a booklet or sample from Jacobs Pharmacy in New York.
Initial note claimed reinstatement was conditional on no further charges, but officials tonight said the order was unqualified and not subject to such a condition.
Nance O Neill stars in A Woman's Past as sensation in the movie world. Victor drawu Musband presents two reel Mermaid Dynamite. Premianory Honor Thy Powers draws Hex comedy.
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