22 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
1
British nurse Miss Edith Cavell was executed after aiding soldiers to escape and admitting guilt. London and public opinion were deeply stirred by her death, despite diplomatic pleas from neutral powers.
The Cavell case is described as the most damnable crime of war by British papers. A ministerial dispatch from Brussels and coverage in London papers note Trafalgar Square crowds mourning Cavell with heads bowed and a wreath ready for Nelson's statue. The piece reports new recruits marching to avenge the English nurse’s execution.
Full report on Edith Cavell conviction and execution issued by the British government. Brand Whitlock and Hugh Gibson recount efforts to save her life, German official assurances, and notes on alleged German lack of good faith. Witnesses describe Cavell as calm and committed to country.
G E Wood a 37 year old carpenter of 248 Bryan street appeals to city detectives to locate his wife Maud Smith born Alpharetta Georgia. After meeting at a circus and marrying on the same day the couple traveled to Buckhead and Alpharetta where Maud confessed love for a former sweetheart. She disappeared after a Buckhead drugstore visit leaving Wood heartbroken and seeking her return. Maud is described as 17, pretty, blue suit and large black hat with a red rose.
At 157 Euclid Avenue a cradle fire started by an exploded lamp burned Mrs. Eugene Wildee and her mother Mrs A G Wilkie. They suffered burns to hands arms and face while rescuing baby Eugene Wilder who slept in the cradle. Eugene Wilder Sr is out of town.
From Trans Caucasia October reports estimate prewar Armenian population of 1,260,000 in Turkey has dwindled to 200,000. The Armenian Patriarch at Constantinople cites 860,000 killed or enslaved by Turks, with another 200,000 believed to have fled to Russia.
Paris October 21 French military authorities report an organization of physicians and others issuing fraudulent certificates of physical unfitness for active service. The scheme allowed holders to serve only in auxiliary branches. Several arrests were made including Drs Achille Lombard and Saint Morice who were taken into custody.
Washington reports complete success of dietary treatment for pellagra after a year of trials in Georgia and Mississippi. Public health officials say the disease can be prevented and cured by proper nutrition, urging more fresh animal and legume foods, milk and eggs to counter rising costs and scarce protein in southern families.
Petrograd reports The Newa Vremya emphasizes a Russian policy to balance losses of Russian subjects in German occupied lands by confiscating German property in Russia. Millions of acres and numerous German businesses have been seized or controlled by Russian officials, with a value in the hundreds of millions. The policy is to be enforced immediately against losses caused by German military actions.
Lynn Massachusetts October 21 J Chauncey Reding of Melrose and ip Bulman operating the machine and mechanic Behe owner were reported killed in a test flight. The fragmentary item notes the fatal incident and names the two American aviators involved.
About 1000 German Americans attended a German Day event in Atlanta celebrating German culture and patriotism. The program featured national songs, war pictures, and addresses by German officials including consul Adolf Mueller and Major Mozen. General von Hindenberg was cheered as his image appeared on screen, and speakers urged German Americans to support Germany and counter anti-German sentiment in the United States.
Read's ex president testifies to fierce interrail rivalries and key minutes showing attempts to block competitors, quotes rate threats, and describes how the New Haven gained control of connections into New York City. Swacker labels him hostile as prosecution seeks pivotal evidence in the Sherman Act case.
Arlington and Paris linked by wireless as John Carty of AT&T announced the first voice transmission across the Atlantic. Webb in Arlington heard a Paris receiving note while Honolulu and French officers also reported understanding the message. Officials caution further work is needed before global telephone service is routine.
West Palm Beach reports the parcel post carried the ashes of A Ninomiya a truck farmer to his homeland in Ehims Japan. Cremated at his home after relatives fulfilled his request the ashes were placed in a secure receptacle and mailed for interment with ceremony by family in Japan.
Rome October 21 official Vatican organ to deny rumors that Pope Benedict urged King Albert I of Belgium to begin peace negotiations. The Belgian king replied negatively, thanking the pope for offering to use influence with Germany to evacuate Belgian territory if peace came. King Albert said he would not surrender while his country faced slavery.
A fragmented foreign dispatch notes King Ferdinand moving to the front with artillery support. The text references Sofia and Sofia Bulgaria, mentions London, and includes garbled phrases about October, Pinecvia, and Emengwe with unclear context.
Local weather forecast suggests rain likely Friday with breezy conditions. The outlook notes cooler temperatures and possible showers across the region, with high chances of light to moderate rainfall.
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