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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1914
Page
6
Washington reports Great Britain declines to modify the embargo on wool exports from Australia and other British dominions, leaving current restrictions in place. The decision affects trade between Britain and Australian suppliers, with no changes announced.
American manufacturers hoped to buy Australian surplus after satisfying British needs but the state department indicated no exception for now. Officials and makers still expect a later modification as Great Britain may not require all colonial raw wool and rubber exports. Through last June the US imported about 60 million dollars worth of woolens, mainly from Britain, with a partial wartime embargo extending to all grades as Britain expanded its armed force.
Berlin reports German forces repelled a French attack near Verdun and describes ongoing Russian retreat in northwest Poland. Official statement cites heavy rains and snows hindering movement, with gains shown around Lipne and Neuwamleantingas and limited advances south of Plock. no decision yet in fighting near Ledz and east of Czernatechowa.
Washington dispatches quoting Vienna reports say Austro Hungarian forces in Russian Poland forced the Russian main army to battle along a wide front. A group of Austro Hungarian troops captured 3000 more prisoners as operations continued along the entire front.
London dispatch says the Belgian inquiry into German war crimes reports the massacre at Tamines with about 600 shot and others bayoneted, more than 700 of Dinant killed including 84 on parade square, and 3,000 similar executions in the province of Luxembourg.
The notices report the death of W. J. Fritch a 79 Eyans drive resident aged four years? and a native of Tennessee with survivors wife and daughter Leola. He served in the Seventeenth US Army and the Governor's Horse Guard with pallbearers to be selected. Also Mrs M D Dempsey funeral at North Rome Methodist church with interment at Oakland cemetery. Miss Mamie DeLoach age 40 dies at 104 Gordon street survived by mother and siblings in Atlanta.
A dense compile of real estate transfers and deeds dated November 1914. Entries show names such as Pursley, Langston, Yeast, Wright, Bodger and others, with properties along Gordon street Mercer avenue Wadley avenue Oak street Central avenue and more. Details include lot dimensions and sale values like 9000, 3600, 4200 in various amounts.
Paris dispatch says Prince von Buelow is named German ambassador to Italy. Mention notes that von Flotow contemplates retirement and that Baelow, Italy-connected, is set to take the post amid crisis. London reports from the admiralty an extension of the pilotage system after November 27 on several rivers and channels.
A war photographer captured German troops under General Von Beseler near Antwerp during a calm before the siege. The soldiers soon entered combat in Flanders, with several believed to have died.
Jean Brandon of the Belgian relief committee reports 25,000 refugees arriving in Brussels daily due to fuel and transport shortages. Brussels distributes 600,000 meals to about 300,000 people, with kerosene scarce for heating and cooking. Bread rations have been cut to four ounces, amplifying hunger as the entire nation faces a bread shortage.
From The St Paul Pioneer Press Poland appeals for aid as 25 million people face devastation and famine after months of war. The Polish National Council of America highlights widespread destruction from battles and enemy advances and urges American relief aligned with the nation’s humanitarian ideals.
A Boston Post excerpt cites George HL Cushing in Technical World Magazine arguing New England manufacturers face a wartime dyestuff shortage due to reliance on foreign sources. He notes U S coal derived anilin dyes emit German exports, urging American innovation to match German gains and seize opportunities amid economic storms.
Tokyo October 3 The prime minister Count Okuma urged a larger military and naval force at a meeting of government parties preparing the imperial diet program for December 5. The Ghumna program calls for two new army divisions. He argued the international situation requires earlier defense increases despite opposition over Japan Russia ties. Strong defense underpins Anglo Japanese alliance and ties with the continent.
Savannah November 21 Nearly 18 hours behind schedule the Merrimack and Miners steamer will arrive with a disabled schooner in tow believed to be the Henry W Cramp abandoned by its crew off Cape Lookout Lightship The local agent was notified that the Merrimack picked up the schooner Thursday and is towing toward Savannah A tug will escort the vessel into Tybee and then Savannah harbor
W T Martin, a member of the Florida Industrial School committee that blamed school management for the fire last Tuesday morning that cost ten lives, issued a statement. He cited a 1913 legislature resolution criticizing conditions, noting heavily barred prison like windows and a single hallway door with stairs to upper floors creating no safe escape. Milton, board chairman and former US Senator, called it criminal negligence. Board sessions were adjourned until Monday as Governor Trammell and others return, with officials planning to consult the gas company about a room heater.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend the funerals of J E Dantzler at 22 North Jackson Street with Rev A W A Little officiating. Rose Landauer funeral at 72 Austin Avenue with Dr David Marx officiating and interment at Oakland. Also Mamie L DeLoach funeral at 10 40 Garden Street with pallbearers listed, interment at Sylvester Cemetery. Carriages meet at Barclay Brandon Co chapel.
The record shows multiple appeals in the State Mutual Life Insurance Company cases. Judgment affirmed in some rulings and reversed in others with Warren Grice, attorney general, representing plaintiffs in error. Attorneys Maddox Doyal Spencer Atkinson and others argued for and against the insurers.
The British government contemplates raising one million more soldiers to join reserves, bringing total effective troops in the east to 2,136,490. Premier Asquith cites heavy losses and economic strain, with a projected 250 million dollar annual army cost and a two billion dollar war loan.
The article notes the 1916 Republican convention will be set by an apportionment reducing delegates by 89 mostly in the south. It predicts a stronger GOP in 1916, questions Wilson’s fate, and argues a united Republican front with a Hughes candidacy could challenge the Democrats.
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