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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
5
In Belgium and France allied warships remain offshore blasting inland as the bombardment continues. The action follows a stiff retreat by German forces, with reports noting heavy shelling and continued aerial activity over key fronts. Local civilians face disruption while military operations press forward.
Reports from the Black Sea describe a long range duel between Russian and Turkish squadrons near Gebus topel with claims of victory by both sides. The Russian navy claims damage to the Turkish cruiser Joeben and severe damage to a Russian battleship while other Russian warships reportedly suffered. Vienna reports Belgrade’s call to surrender as bombardment of the Servian capital continued. Servians and Montenegrins push toward Khorroven country as Austrians strive to crush their northern front. French win noted in Tracy-le-Val with an official war office communique.
The day brought reports of artillery activity in the north with no infantry attacks. American, British, and French forces conducted actions near Schoerbake and Chauvincourt, while Belgian civic guard officers anticipate future leadership. Berlin and Washington dispatches describe west front conditions, French advances near St Mihiel, and Turkish forces driven back on the Shat el Arab.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Champ Clark receiving pledges as presiding head of the next House. About 165 of roughly 280 Democrats elected have assured him of their votes, and Clark’s friends say his re election is assured.
A reader from Govleville Michigan testifies Swamp-Root cured back pain after twenty years and claims five bottles over five years prevented further issues. The letter also notes her husband’s past bladder trouble and endorses publication. sworn notarization dated July 18 1509.
A letter to Dr Hilmer and Co in Binghamton advertises sending ten cents for a sample bottle of Kilmer products. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and urges mention of The Atlanta Daily Constitution. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles are claimed for sale at all drug stores.
Petrograd reports German feints along the Vistula front aim to draw Russian forces from Cracow while Germans fortify Kaliss to Cracow. Russians push toward Cracow, with Austrians defending strongly. A Russian force of about one million continues toward Cracow as German and Allied lines hold. A separate account from The Hague notes Russian cavalry harassing retreating Germans and plans to attack Germany via Breslau and Glogau after targeting Cracow. London notes Kaiser gambit in Poland and Berlin confirms ongoing fighting north of Lodz with limited German gains near Soldau and Wiana supported by French and British actions along the Ypres front. A detailed WWI front report describes brutal trench warfare around Ypres, with counterattacks, heavy bombardment, and sniper hazards, including a noncommissioned officer killed after receiving a decoration.
New York news describes the American commission for Belgium relief forming offices at 71 Broadway and ready to ship large quantities of provisions to Belgium this winter. It aims to avoid interference, dispatch freight from multiple ports, and allow donors to send small quantities via express offices. Women’s organizations totaling 5.9 million members join to aid the effort, with fourteen societies including the Congress of Mothers and International Suffrage Alliance backing the drive.
In Greneva, Switzerland, Professor Theodor Kocher and Dr A Ponce claim edagulen powder stops blood flow almost instantly when dissolved and applied to a wound The invention gifted to armies and sent to French and German surgical HQs could save thousands of soldiers lives and may be used by untrained hands or the wounded.
Cleveland Ohio November 19 Bullivan a progressive national committeeman from Ohio announced his resignation and return to the Republican party.
Petrograd reports a Black Sea fleet clash near Anatolia with Goeben and Breslau engaging Russian ships. The Goeben was hit amidships and withdrew after fourteen minutes of battle while Breslau stayed on the horizon. Russian losses included one lieutenant and 48 sailors.
Jackson Miss November 19 A proposed constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum failed in the November 3 election official returns show 13111 votes in favor while 19973 were required for adoption. An amendment allowing nine or more jurors to return verdicts in criminal cases was adopted.
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