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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
5
Paris reports a German Taube dropped six bombs over the Northern railroad station area at 10 15 AM. Trains filled with passengers pulled out as five French aviators pursued the intruders. Several bombs failed to explode and were found embedded in the earth two feet down. A new squadron of aircraft was noted in the daylight raid.
A New Yorker with wide experience presents a book claiming tobacco and snuff habits can be conquered in three days. Benefits include better health, calm sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, strong memory, and reduced cravings for tobacco products. Edward J. Woods offers a free copy upon request from New York City.
Moss E. Garrison of Atlanta submits that the new butter should be named Better Butter arguing its quality matches the name. He notes the firm already sells large quantities at 32 cents and invites others to mail name ideas with a $25 prize, contest closing December 15.
Paris braces after German bombs kill three and wound fourteen as authorities appoint General Hirschauer to lead aerial defense. Deputies discuss rapid squadrons firepower and warning networks while Notre Dame damage prompts Vatican contact. Reports note eight bombs dropped on Paris, with destruction and panic across multiple districts.
An old advert warns against calomel’s dangers and side effects. It promotes Carlson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver without causing sickness, promising steady energy and no griping, suitable for adults and children.
London reports amid fragmentary German movements near Antwerp and Ostend. Readers learn of expected combat on the Lassigny Lens line, with three German corps released from Antwerp to participate. The piece notes Apremont, Verdun, and Lemberg as strategic points, and mentions Austrian relief claims and Austro Italian moves.
Berlin reports a strong Antwerp defense collapsing after infantry and marine assault. British marine brigade among garrison. surrender negotiated with the burgomaster. many defenders interned after fleeing to Holland. Beseler proclaims protection for civilians. French defeated, troops numbers unclear.
Berlin reports German authorities found a Belgian archive dossier titled English Intervention in Belgium. It details a 100000 man expedition plan sanctioned by Sir James Grierson, with landing sites at Dunkirk Calais and Boulogne and Belgian food and quarters logistics. Additional notes discuss Dutch non reliance and Antwerp supply routes. A second map shows Franco Belgian accord and Barok Greindl's 1911 Berlin dispatch.
Lord Curzon of Kedleston told a Harrow school war meeting that Germany will fortify Antwerp to control Belgium and pressure the region, making Holland compliant and aiming to destroy Britain. He warned the war will be long, not ending by Christmas, with more than one Christmas passing before victory. He urged listeners not to divide the German empire before securing it.
Thom as E. Cooper, president of the Bankers' association, called a meeting to discuss a plan for supporting cotton pools. Joseph G. Brown, NC Currency association head, endorsed it. A Richmond meeting will decide if North Carolina banks should join a proposed pool of about 3.5 million dollars.
Petrograd reports October 11 fighting along the left bank of the Vistula toward Ivangorod and Warsaw with no front changes elsewhere. Russian cavalry reportedly crossed Carpathian passes into Hungary. Vienna claims Russians retreating in Galicia and north of the Vistula under Austro German pressure, many towns returning to Austrian control. Przemysl is said to be relieved by Austrian forces, with Russians fleeing toward the San River after attacks around Sintava and Lezayal.
Berlin reports an episode where Count Schwerin, a German officer fluent in English, posed as a lost English officer to gain access behind French lines. Enticing a French officer with a ride to the English lines, he attended a French mess, received a horse, and escaped under fire after being pursued. The ruse yielded valuable military information for Germany.
Official report says German authorities in Brussels tried to have Minister Whitlock relay word to Antwerp residents about an impending bombardment. Whitlock refused to carry military messages, citing U S neutrality, and Spain’s naval attaché was sent instead. Consul Diederich reports Antwerp endured a frightful bombardment with petroleum tanks ablaze.
An old advertisement highlights a product branded Laxative Bromo Quinine with the slogan cures a cold in one day. It directs readers to look for the signature of E. W. Grove on the full name label and emphasizes the product as the genuine call for relief.
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