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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
8
Mexico City report says foreign minister Ysldra Sahela denied rumors that several orange shipments forced a political shift, insisting Carranza remains firmly in control as October 37 passes with no change in leadership.
Reports from Aguas Calientes say the presidential succession was settled in secret talks while the Mexico City convention moved to declare itself sovereign upon Zapata’s anticipated representation. Carranza’s resignation remains unsettled as delegates debate Zapata’s inclusion and the convention’s authority. Meanwhile at Naco, Sonora, Carranzista troops faced a fresh Yoqui assault with heavy losses and border-town damage.
London dispatch reports from October 15 16 describe intensifying bombardment of Przemysl by Russian forces with garrison decimated by cholera and imminent surrender anticipated. Austrian sorties are repelled and Russian columns win prisoners and guns while central East Prussia positions see no change in the broader German plan.
Official German dispatches from Antwerp claim the enemy including Antwerp garrison retreating from Ghent toward the coast, with 4,800 prisoners captured. Berlin reports 4,000 prisoners at Antwerp and over 40 guns, plus a Russian attack toward East Prussia repulsed and heavy losses for the Russians between Warsaw and Ivangorod.
Reuters reports from Amsterdam Vienna and Petrograd describe Russian forces repulsed along the Traier and near Lycie East Prussia with heavy losses to Russians. Austrian strongholds hold Przemysl while Austro German forces push along Stry Sambor Midura line. Fighting continues near Warsaw with Germans forced back and Grodzisk retaken by Russians as aeroplane supported artillery impacts feature in the battle.
The Tribune foresees a long European conflict, noting nations’ stakes resemble Napoleonic wars and warning Italy may remain neutral for an extended period. Washington reports Ambassador Di Collere stating Italy will not fight unless its safety is at risk and will maintain neutrality despite alliance ties. colonial troops return to Italy for discharge after two-year service.
The Georgia Experiment Station board, in a quarterly session, urged Congress through Georgia senators and representatives to pass relief measures for the cotton states. They called for legislation restricting cotton acreage, securing farm supplies, and assistance to farmers to plant cereals and raise livestock, as winter crops approach.
In Cordele Georgia Roy Hitler 21 white man dies after a rifle discharge from his father W Elder a Tremont area farmer during an incident where he and another man confronted a black suspect Near a tenant house the bullet pierced his abdomen and caused fatal bleeding despite surgery Sheriff Ward and residents search the Crisp County area for the suspect alleging the black assailant grabbed the weapon and caused the discharge
On November 18 1914 Southern Railway announced schedule changes for Atlanta trains. No 33 and 87 to stop, while New York Atlanta New Orleans Limited No 7 and 38 keep noon departures. Birmingham Special No 39 westbound shifts to 12 10 pm arrival. No 30 eastbound to 2 pm arrival. No 26 arrives 11 40 pm from Birmingham and departs 12 01 am to Washington New York. No 40 eastbound leaves at 6 10 pm. No 49 from Charlotte arrives 4 30 pm. North south shifts for Nos 39 3 46 pm and 11 20 am. Macon Atlanta Asheville sleeping car discontinued after 3 45 pm.
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