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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1914
Page
6
Washington reports a French embassy statement debunking claims of German wounded having noses and ears cut off by Francs-tireurs. The reply notes Francs-tireurs are not irregulars in France and praises those who risked their lives to save German wounded in French hospitals and in Rheims cathedral.
Petrograd recounts a Russian victory from October 3 after Augustowo battle began September 29 with heavy German artillery. Russians pursued as Germans retreated east toward Prussia, abandoning trains and munitions. Reports note bayonet charges, fierce counterattacks, and German routs across Ossowetz and other fortresses as six Russian armies engage in border regions.
A Chronicle from Petrograd quotes The Daily Telegraph detailing a German crossing at the Niemen that turned into a catastrophe. Russian guns dominated the bridges as German troops were swept into the river. The report cites massive German casualties and a pursuit by Cossacks, with estimates of thousands killed or drowned.
Vienna reports Austrian military experts say Russian attempts to cross the Carpathians into Hungary would struggle. Only four or five passes could admit troops, six days of marching strain supplies, with major food concerns. Russians may try later in small detachments, but Austrians could repel them. Russia seeks left wing near San and Przemysl and to threaten railway traffic in Hungary. German command at Koenigsberg claims Russian losses in Oct 1 2 battles include 3 000 prisoners, eighteen Siggunz and significant materiel.
London reports a Dutch steamer from Coole England to Totterdam struck a North Sea mine and sank. Seventeen crew members escaped, but no shipping records list the Nieuwland.
The piece explains how the term Uhlan, a Polish lancer, came to symbolize German cavalry across battles. It notes the lance as a key element and traces the spread from a lance-equipped unit to the broader German cavalry, highlighting the Uhlan as a representative, though not sole, source of German dashing cavalry deeds.
An Octlist promotion asserts glasses relieve headaches and urges bringing an oculist prescription to John L. Moore & Sons at 42 Broad Street. The ad ends with, Everyone will talk about TODAY that vivid sensation at the Atlanta See it pure.
Antwerp reports Germans begged a two hour armistice to bury their dead but Belgians refused. Belgian forts around Antwerp hold, Fort Waelhem damaged but not fallen. Waelhem destroyed a German regiment. Briegden village bombarded as front lines hold. Refugees say Belgian positions strong and German advance checked. King Albert in trenches directing operations.
From Pekin in October a.m. reports Japan moving along the railway to Tsinan with forces at Wel-Hsten reinforcing positions. Chinese troops largely refrain from active resistance, small clashes occur, and China proposes control by Germans under war-time conditions while Japan argues occupation is needed to block German war-supply use. US guidance seeks withdrawal from Kiao-Chow area.
Washington October 4 Former President Taft and other prominent bench and bar members will join the annual meetings of four leading law organizations in Washington this month. The Uniform Law Commissioners meet October 13 to 14, followed by the American Bar Association led by Taft, the American Institute of Criminal Law, and the Maritime Law Association in session.
President Wilson motored to Baltimore on October 4 visiting relatives of the late Mrs. Wil- in an event reflecting a private call during his Baltimore trip.
The passage notes that Miss Mary and Florence Host joined the president for dinner while he was unaccompanied except for a Secret Service escort.
Venice reports hospitals and temporary asylums for sick and wounded soldiers are crowded. City plans wooden barrack hospitals with 10 000 beds and grants university buildings to wounded. Destitution rises as thousands face starvation and daily meals for 100 000 are sought. Authorities seek 1 000 tons of Argentine beef import.
Every day we will sell some items for less than Regular Price. Everything offered will be of that Guaranteed Quality for which the Linen Store is known.
One day sale on ladies pure linen handkerchiefs in white and sheer varieties. Prices marked at 15 cents for some and 10 cents for others. Quantities limited at the corner shop with odds and ends available.
Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co advertises Sorosis Shoes as artful, international footwear shaping Paris to New York tastes. It touts quality, price range, guaranteed pairs, and the designer’s genius, claiming Sorosis blends beauty, material judgment, and bold creativity into a manual and intellectual triumph in shoes.
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