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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1914
Page
8
London reports a sudden Boers revolt in South Africa as a first warning note since the war began. The rebels, a section of the Dutch settlement, are said to aid German forces, signaling heightened tensions within the British empire.
Cape Town reports martial law across the union after Colonel Maritz and rebels seize northern Cape provinces. Proclamation cites German intrigue and German Southwest Africa influence, with Maritz accused of treachery and plans to invade the union.
Senate considers federal bonds to aid cotton states with a proposed conditional tax on 1916 1927 or 1928 crops. Southern leaders fear adjournment by next Saturday. debate centers on taxing beer and spirits and other revenue measures while defending 1915 appropriations versus 1913 levels.
Petrograd reports Grand Duke Constantine's son Prince Oleg died from wounds suffered in action while carrying a Russian standard during a cavalry engagement at the front. An official dispatch dated October 11 confirms the injury. The Hague dispatch notes about 20,000 Belgian and English prisoners en route to Northern Holland, with wounded details pending.
The state railroad commission heard petitions from Atlantic Coast Line seeking to cancel a 60 cent fertilizer rate from Savannah to Blackshear and from Athens Gas Light and Fuel seeking rate changes to boost subscribers and wholesale pricing. Both petitions were taken under advisement with Athens Gas Light opponent removed by council action.
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam cites forty four published lists of Prussian army losses totaling 211000 killed wounded or missing. The tally excludes Bavarians Saxons and Würtembergs.
A British reporter in Amsterdam quotes German officers near Berlin claiming Krupp guns may reach twenty one miles and could be used at a channel fortress if Germany gains a foothold there. He notes 208 aviators weekly qualifying, full wartime censorship, and widespread belief in eventual German victory despite occasional hard knocks.
Cardinal Pietro Gaspari, born near Rome in 1852 and made cardinal in 1907, has been selected by the pope to fill the position of secretary of state after Cardinal Ferrata's death. He is renowned among canonists and authored the new code of canon law, previously serving as secretary of state for extraordinary ecclesiastical affairs.
Train No 4 at present leaving Atlanta 935 pm will be discontinued. Train No 3 leaving Atlanta 18 to pm will handle traffic of Train No 5 and Savannas sleepers. Train No 9 due to arrive Atlanta 315 pm will be discontinued. Train No 13 will leave Macon 6 50 pm arrive Atlanta 8 15 pm making the local stops farmers made by Train No 9. Train No 94 Dixie Fier leaving Atlanta at present 30 pm will leave at 40 pm. Train No 4 Drie Fier at present arriving Atlanta 723 pm will arrive 7 40. Schedules of other trains remain unchanged. Gen's Pass Agent Savannab Ga.
In Tifton Georgia on October 13 twenty six county Corn club boys presented reports with twenty three exhibits. Notable champions include Sim Stewart with 11.5 bushels profit of 6150 after costs and George Conger at 6320 profit from 1065 bushels. Fred Kirk led money earned despite fifth place yield. The event also featured Registered Duroc Jersey pigs and upland rice showing potential 60 bushels per acre.
The Kaiser Wilhelm canal has been closed to ordinary traffic between the Baltic and the North Sea for the duration of the war. Reuters correspondent at Amsterdam telegraphs the action as a wartime measure affecting maritime movement.
London dispatch reports Crown Prince Alexander of Servia slightly wounded and his brother Prince George mortally hurt in fighting with Austrians. Alexander, 19, became heir when George renounced rights. George killed his servant amid suspected homicidal mania. Alexander has acted as regent during King Peter’s illness.
Berlin reports the German government has notified the Netherlands that the Scheldt waterway to Antwerp will be treated as neutral. No change in status or use is planned, and Germany will adhere to the established international understanding regarding the river.
Estelle Mershon of New York showcases gold and silver hat designs in Atlanta for afternoon and evening wear. The feature highlights plumed shapes, lace details, and rose accents, while corset expert Mrs Moxon demonstrates La Vida models. Her two week event invites shoppers to explore the season’s newest styles.
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