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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1915
Page
5
Rome reports doubt over Germany’s promises as ships sink without warnings. The Vatican and American officials note the contradiction between Germany’s assurances and actual wartime actions. The text cites expectations Germany would refrain from arming ships used for transport.
A Canadian soldier named Chambers returns home as the vessel Fresperian sank. He had lost both eyes to gas fumes but later regained sight in one eye after the explosion revealed the recovery. Surgeons warned a cautionary future if his eye wavered.
Cobb county commissioners report progress on a Dixie Highway improvement linking Pace’s Ferry road over the Chattahoochee to the Western and Atlantic main line at Vinings. The new Vinings route lowers the grade to under 6 percent, reduces railroad crossings, and aims to offer a better Cobb to Atlanta corridor. Chief official J N Gantt says work may begin next year with completion before summer, and crews will also repair Bolton to Bartow county roads.
Dr Ralph F Thompson of St Louis University, back from France, predicted today that the European war would last five to fifteen years.
German editorials express unity behind unaltered submarine warfare against merchant ships and reject peace talks with Britain. They insist Lusitania and Arabic events do not alter Germany’s honor, warn Britain against relying on American pressure, and claim peace only via direct negotiations as WWI context remains volatile.
Rev Richard D Stinson principal of Atlante Normal and Industrial Institute preached at the Coliseum during Lincoln celebration. He cited Georgia as leading in educational moral and economic progress among the states and praised friendly race relations while urging practical education for the masses. Dr J C Anderson led a school fundraising contribution. Several thousand attended with many prominent negro leaders present.
A German giant biplane undergoes testing with claimed 4246 meters wingspan, 300 horsepower motors, and long range fuel for eight days. Reportedly carries bombs, machine guns, crew of eight, and aims to fly London round trip in five hours, to surpass Zeppelins.
Twenty one companies of Woodmen of the World from North and South Carolina prepare for a four week encampment in Charlotte starting today. The opening exercises will honor governors Manning of South Carolina and Craig of North Carolina with prize awards to be presented.
Athens reports an Allied submarine sank the Turkish torpedo boat destroyer Yar Hissar in Marmora Sea. Built in 1907, the vessel measured 182 feet with 234 tons displacement and a speed of 25 knots.
Reported wartime dispatches describe German plans to compel Russian action amid heavy bombardments around St Die and Arras zones. French and German batteries clashed north and south of Arras, with mine warfare near Courtes Quauges and bombardments targeting Disae and Mar. 208 night attacks by Turks, and Austrian claims of Russian repulses on multiple fronts followed by modest gains near Putyjowska and in the Sereth region. Italian theater observers noted artillery activity along the Kreuzeberg ridge but no infantry clashes.
Athens reports Premier Venizelos offered no new statement on foreign policy after a strict anti contraband law. The government faces Allied pressure over Bulgarian territorial concessions as diplomats say Greece must act. Two officials are jailed for leaking messages amid doubts of intervention. a Bucharest dispatch notes Romania and Austria-Hungary reached accord on exports and transit for Bulgarian goods under supervision.
Word bag Wesn announces the death of Mrs B J Roberts at her Dallas home with funeral and interment in Dallas. Survived by husband daughter Mayne Roberts mother Mrs H Cole sister Mrs M L Haralao brothers Harry A and Austin H Cole and Howard R Cole. Also mentions Mrs F P Alston buried in Madison after dying in Norfolk Va. Separate note: auto driver O S Bixler killed and Will Rendall injured near Warez Jockey Club track in Juarez Mexico during a race won by Walter Smith.
General headquarters reports frequent and spirited reconnaissances resulting in encounters with enemy detachments near Marco and in the San Pellegrino and Aviaio valleys west of Costabella. Our forces destroyed trenches, ambushed detachments, captured enemy troops and munitions, and drove opponents from a wood in Rovitlea. Enemy airplanes attempted shows of force but retired across the front.
Secretary Lansing to meet Austro-Hungarian ambassador Constantin Dumba at the state department to discuss reports he sought to handicap U S munitions production. Dispatches to Vienna seized by British authorities allegedly show plans to restrict war materiel output and employ Austro-Hungarian subjects in American plants.
Reylin September 6 reports an official warning to Germans not to answer questions about the status of German industries by foreigners. The war minister will decide if inquiries are proper. Heads of all industrial establishments are urged to exercise caution with foreigners resident in Germany in the interests of the fatherland.
Asheville reports banker Edward Felder of St George South Carolina, a well known financier, ended his life by slashing his throat with a razor. He had been staying in Asheville with his family during the summer and had been suffering from insomnia.
A Berlin dispatch received in London reports that Germany, at the Emperor’s request, is declining American mediation. The note describes rejection of U S mediation as part of a foreign policy move amid tensions.
In Chicago on September 6 Mrs Armour and three maids were held by two robbers who looted the Armour home, escaping with 9500 in jewelry after forcing the women into a room while assailants ransacked the house.
Maggie Mitchell admits loving Joy rides and is detained at police HQ on disorderly conduct after a taxi driver took them from Five Points to the country. The driver was pressed into service and did not return with the man. authorities locked Maggie at 98% Central place while the case proceeds.
Raleigh September 6 Robert L Walls a wealthy farmer of Wiutenga county sought entry to the state prison for a three and a half year manslaughter term but was refused as he arrived without a sheriff or deputy. The law required accompaniment though he possessed proper commitment papers, and he was telegraphed to the Watauga sheriff to come and place him in prison.
Richmond Va September 6 James N Boyd 65 president of the Planters National Bank of big city and head of the James N Boyd Tobacco Company dies at his home here tonight He was a noted cotton financier and several times a millionaire in the south News records his death and career in banking and tobacco interests.
San Francisco reports the total attendance at the Panama Pacific Exposition has exceeded 12 million with over 1 million people passing through in the last fourteen days. The daily average for that period stands at 71,557.
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