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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
7
The French press says fighting elsewhere proceeds normally on the left wing toward the Oise and confirms Allied gains in the Berry au Bac region. For the first time the French general staff denies other German assertions regarding the right wing.
Competing German and Austrian accounts deny destroying French cavalry divisions while claiming heavy losses on German riders. Avian and French forces reportedly attacked Verdun and crossed the Meuse at St Diichel with mixed outcomes. Russians face a major battle as Vienna says Lemberg is evacuated, Russians deny Przemys siege, and Galician retirement discussions surface. Baltic and Gulf activity suggests German reinforcements, while a German squadron near Aland Island and the torpedoing of the Pallada signal intensified naval hostilities.
Reports indicate Turkey and Portugal may enter the war as Portugal declares war on Germany amid partial mobilization. Goeben and Breslau possibly influence Turkey’s stance while German actions near the Black Sea raise risk of engagement with Russian ships. South Africa mobilizes against Colonel Martin’s rebel force, not as large as feared.
Paris reports indicate the bulk of Allied forces remain secret while French and Belgian troops have joined since Antwerp. German cavalry around Hage beand faced stiff Allied resistance near Ypres as ground conditions hindered their mobility. Engaged around La Bassee and the Lys, German forces suffered losses as aviators bombed them, with Verdun investment still unachieved. The left wing is expected to see sharp fighting as French and British offensives press forward near Lille, Armentières, Lassigny, and Tracy.
A Kansas City resident promotes a home hair treatment said to darken gray hair and boost growth. Mix half pint water with bay rum one box of Barba Com one wound and teaspoon glycerine. Apply every other day until darkened then every two weeks. Claims relief for scalp problems and dandruff and hair loss with non staining non greasy results.
Dr Philip Tissie notes fatigue levels in a Pau hospital study of 151 French and 26 German wounded. Using a 9 millimeter device, he reports French soldiers show 6 percent greater fatigue resistance in blood circulation than German troops, observed near Horgeaux on October 14.
London dispatch quoting Berlin notes that Germany plans a siege of Belfort with a large force. Belfort, an impregnable French fortress near the Alsatian border opposite Muelhausen, faced a siege in the Franco Prussian War and has a population around 28 000.
Philadelphia October 14 The British government placed with a local chemical manufacturer an order for 6000 packages of lockjaw antitoxin to immunize French and English troops in trenches. Officials said tetanus is prevalent in earth and soldiers will be inoculated before entering trenches. The contract will take six to eight months to fulfill and is among the largest such orders in the country.
Thousands of Belgians flee the German invasion to Ostend as Iand and sea routes collapse. Refugees endure hunger, fear, and crowded ships while shells and a Taube aircraft loom overhead. Wounded soldiers arrive from Ghent and Antwerp as officials beg calm.
A Paris dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph reports typhus outbreak among German troops north of Saissons. The French take strict precautions to prevent spread and have vaccinated troops twice.
In Macon Georgia October 15 thirty Mercer students and part of the Mercer University faculty including Coach Robins Tupelo Mississippi fell ill shortly after locking the dormitory. Five physicians and city bacteriologists attended the group for suspected ptomaine poisoning. Nearly every football team member slated to play King College Bristol Tennessee Thursday was affected. Professor J F Sellers and Dr Struby also became seriously ill after dining with the students Wednesday night.
Paris reports war in the skies with serial scouts and aerial duels. A French biplane challenged a German monoplane north of the Olss river, gaining altitude and pursuing the German flyer as it aimed toward its lines. A burst of machine-gun fire preceded the German crash, while French pilots defended troop movements from surprise.
Cambridge October 14 Harvard psychology professor Hugo Munsterberg offered his resignation to President Lowell after a letter from Major Clarence Wiener of London threatened a 310,000,000 consequence if Munsterberg remained. Wiener cites unwarranted pro German utterances as the reason. The Harvard corporation plans to review Wiener's letter and Munsterberg’s resignation next week. Wiener, Harvard class of 1800, runs Wiener News agency in Strand, London, and has a storied background including service in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and South Africa. he is noted as immensely wealthy.
The MCA opens its boys department with a staged schedule for members, students, and employed youths across multiple days and locations. A Newsboys Club forms with forty members, representation from newspapers and telegraph firms, officers chosen, and a dedicated boys building wing with showers, gym, pool, and lockers provided.
Paris dispatch reports the Rheims law courts reopening amid shelling. The Temps notes the public prosecutors opening address was nearly inaudible due to the thunder of guns and artillery fire.
Advertisement touts PEBRILING as an Improved Tasteless Quinine syrup safe for children and adults. It claims no stomach upset, no nausea, no nervousness, or ringing in the head, and promotes a 2-ounce original package and a 25 cent bottle labeled FEBRILIND.
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