This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Stuarts Buchu and Jumper Compound as a remedy for diabetes and weak kidneys. It urges immediate purchase from druggists, claims to cleanse the kidneys, reduce swelling, and restore normal function, warning of symptoms like frequent urination and fatigue.
London reports describe a desperate third British battle with heavy German artillery and massed infantry pressing the Allied line toward Paris. Fresh English reinforcements join as French forces hold center, German losses mount, and Allied counterattacks slow the advance amid fierce combat and reports of German atrocities.
George Hakhmeteff, Russian ambassador to the United States, explained through the Russian consulate that a German interview misquoted Russia on Polish treatment. He noted orders from the Russian commander in chief to treat Poles leniently where occupied, while branding certain Polish troops as francs-treveux. He urged readers to verify texts of the manifesto and orders in American papers.
London dispatch reports Empress and heirs visit the first wounded from the front at Tsarskoe Selo station. They tour the train, hear medical reports, and observe transfers to ambulances bound for the Tsarkoe Solo hospital. Most injuries occurred near Soldau in East Prussia. Also notes new railway alcohol sale restrictions.
John J Woodside of Atlanta rests in a New York hospital and shows improvement after heart trouble. Doctors say he is in bad condition but not in immediate danger and expect a two to three week hospital stay.
New York reports British consul says the Kronprinz Wilhelm may have been seized as a prize and taken to Bermuda after leaving New York with coal aboard to support German cruisers. The claim awaits confirmation, with prior sightings placing her near mid Atlantic before vanishing.
London report cites Leon Hard of Hainault claiming Germans killed their severely wounded on battlefields and only tended recoverables. Dispatch notes heavy German casualties at Mons, British remnants recount stout defense, and devastations along Mensig region amid retreat.
London dispatches summarize a Russian admission of a serious defeat affecting two army corps and the deaths of three generals Samdonty Marton and Pestitch. The Times correspondent notes wartime censorship and a shift to Petrograd as the city name, with ongoing rail and frontline reversals in East Prussia and Galicia.
Brief death notices announce multiple local residents' passing with details of services and burial plans. Names, ages, and dates appear where legible, with locations and funeral home references guiding final arrangements. The page consolidates obituaries and memorial notices for community members.
Memphis reports 18 year old Edward Bailey died after his motorcycle skidded at a turn and slammed into an embankment at a track. Elias Friedman, involved in practice, was thrown but not seriously hurt. Labor Day races were to be held at the venue.
R J Milton aged 50 of 100 ia street died suddenly last night at 8 pm after eating supper and going out for a smoke. The body is at Pooles chapel pending funeral arrangements. Mrs Virginia J Simms aged 30 died Wednesday morning at her residence 21 East Linden street. She is survived by son C L Simms of College Park and four daughters.
Washington reports Amb Herrick requests guidance to avoid Paris travel as railways risk disruption. A special train will depart Paris carrying 1,000 Americans to Havre. successor William G Sharp arrives to take charge. Secretary Bryan seeks help for Masaryk case. Page says Italy can transport all needed relief workers. Wilson issues neutrality proclamation as Belgium and Austria-Hungary clash.
Washington reports a French relief fund is being formed to aid sick and wounded refugees from France and Belgium. Subscriptions are being received by the French embassy in Washington as American and French residents in Paris highlight urgent needs of displaced peasants. An organized Franco American committee will soon be set up to centralize and administer the appeal.
Morning notices list seats on sale for the opening season at the Atlanta theater with Mate and Jet in Mexico and The Musical extravaganza plus a week of performances at Forsyth and Lyric. Herman Fimbur g, Minnie Dupree, Paul Conchas, Dustin Farnum headline, with Cabiria at the Atlanta and a three day Dustin Farnum engagement at the Grand. Ladies day matinee and strong box office expectations noted.
New York dispatch notes J Ward a professor at the state normal school in Athens Ga. and passenger on the steamer Carpathia which arrived from Messina Malta and Naples. He was accompanied by others as the ship reached port.
A witness describes seeing hundreds of thousands of soldiers mobilized in Italy. In Naples and Rome the streets rang with cheering for France as Italian troops moved. Professor Wardlaw, chairman of an American relief committee, worked with Ambassador Page in Rome to aid fellow countrymen.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.