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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
4
A Reuters dispatch from Getty says Montenegrins engaged forces on October 7 in a continuing conflict report. Details are incomplete in the fragmented text.
Reported clashes describe 30,000 Austrian troops attempting to cut off Montenegrin forces moving toward Sarajevo. Montenegrins halted their advance, inflicting about 1,500 casualties on day one. Prisoners and stores fell into Montenegrin hands as Austrians retreated to Kalenvitch. Belgrade shelled. ten weeks of bombardment left half the city ruined. A traveler notes King Milan Street nearly unrecognizable.
Tokio report states German forts, warships and aircraft attempt to slow the Japanese advance near Tsing-Tau, seat of the German protectorate. Japanese warships silenced a fort and forced a German warship to withdraw. German aviators reportedly failed an attack on Japanese mine dragg ers after bombing runs over Tsing-Tau.
London report says crews refuse to work on Adriatic vessels due to fear of floating mines. Forty one passages canceled and Adriatic traffic again at a standstill.
Paris dispatch says an imperial decree adds to existing laws banning subjects of nations at war with Russia from buying real estate. The measure tightens controls amid wartime tensions.
London dispatch reports a German unit tactic of using specially tasked snipers to pick off French and British officers at medium range, with prisoners noting officers were told to remove shoulder straps and foreseen risks from captured weaponry. Descriptions cover battlefield geography along the Aisne, including rivers, bridges, railways, and cave fortifications aiding both sides.
London reports The Times Paris correspondent says English aeroplanes outpace the Germans with fast Chasers capable of 150 mph and rapid climbs. German anti-aircraft guns now effective, requiring pilots to stay above 6,000 feet. New bombs leave lasting smoke to locate targets quickly. Airmen must continually maneuver to avoid aiming, with looping the loop forbidden.
The U S Supreme Court began a new term with all members present and plans to sit until June. Opening day will include the swearing in of James Mc Reynolds as associate justice to replace the late Lurton and confirmation of the new attorney general Gregory. The first cases involve the Thaw extradition matter, the Danbury Batters verdict challenge under the Sherman act, and the Oregon minimum wage case. Early actions also raise questions on coal screen law, workmen’s compensation, two cent fare law, and bank depositors funds.
Washington October 11 Rights of belligerent war ships to shelter in the waters of Panama during a state of war are to be the same as those in the United States under a protocol signed today. It adds that hospitality in Panama waters to vessels engaged in hostilities shall lead to a three month loss of hospitality in the canal zone by the vessel, and vice versa.
In Pittsburg on October 1 more than 25 000 men marched in the Holy Name Society procession with no music but male choirs. It took two hours for the Protestants against blasphemy to pass a given point.
LaGrange Ga October 11 Haye Blaylock a Negro brakeman on the Atlanta and West Point railroad was arrested and jailed Saturday night on a charge of breaking the seal on freight cars and stealing goods Blaylock will be taken to Columbus Monday afternoon by United States Marshal Owens for that action
An advertisement announces Kryptok glasses from L Moore and Sons at 42 New Broad Street, Grant Block. It invites customers to bring their ophthalmic prescription to obtain a single solid lens with double vision relief and mentions expert service.
Washington October 11 administration leaders in congress push to adjourn by next Saturday night with the war revenue bill possibly delaying final action. Senator Hoke Smith drafts an amendment to speed passage and aid cotton, proposing 225 million dollars from the treasury and reduced next year acreage to shield the south from European market losses.
The famed engine General, tied to the Andrews raid half a century ago, ran for the first time in decades under steam during a test on the Nashville line. After warming up, the locomotive moved well, with speculation about who will throttle it in the reenactment. Uncle Dave Kennedy, who aided in the original raid, is a likely candidate to drive if the project moves forward.
William F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, issued an appeal urging citizens to contribute to cover printing and travel costs for the current campaign. He touted the president and Congress’s record as a reason to back the administration and preserve a Democratic majority, directing donations to Rolla Wells, treasurer, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Washington reports a suspension of weekly weather forecasts by the weather bureau because cable reports from Europe and Asia are interrupted by the war. Alaska cable outages add to the issue, and forecasts will cover only thirty six and forty eight hour periods until reports resume.
Confidence and health are linked to success in life. Overwork and stress harm both brain and body, but Tona Vita is advertised as a restorative tonic aiding natural vitality. The ad claims thousands have used it with tireless success, selling in Atlanta drug stores.
New York October 11 Pasquale Amato the Italian baritone of the Metropolitan Opera was imprisoned in Trieste for a day and a half on suspicion of spying. He arrived in New York, said the authorities released him after identity was confirmed. Caruso was not aboard the Duca di Genova as expected. Metropolitan Opera plans to sail on the Canopic within a week.
Honolulu dispatch says the jury in the Jeff McCarn assault with a dangerous weapon trial failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The vote ended 6 to 5 in favor of convict or acquit, leaving the case unresolved.
MecCarn faced charges after an altercation tied to a lawsuit with attorney Claudius McBride. MecCarn claimed McBride struck him as hands were restrained, and he admitted reaching for a revolver amid a struggle. McCarn was bolleted by territorial and U.S. grand juries. federal indictment dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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