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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
8
Washington reports no German reply yet on peace attitude but officials expect tangible progress from informal efforts. German Americans push for peace terms while President Wilson and Secretary Bryan stay in close contact.
Reports from Petrograd via Havas agency describe a Russian invasion of Buko wina in western Hungary advancing unopposed. Placards claim Austrian victory. Berlin fortifies Kalisz named Grossgarten. Russian efforts in eastern Prussia face delays though local offensives press on.
Washington Democrats clash over a proposed war tax on freight transport with calls for a party caucus. President Wilson's position unsettled, as Underwood seeks his endorsement to press a plan or pivot to a different revenue method. A lively House debate looms after Wilson’s return. Dr Harvay Wiley urges税 levies on rectified liquor and other products to raise about 190 million dollars.
Telegraphic dispatches describe Austro Hungarian forces pushing back Russians near Lemberg after five days of fighting ten thousand Russian troops and many guns captured. German troops exhausted report limited fighting while Hungarian cavalry praised for crossing rivers aiding Austrians and Russian aviation credited with locating enemy contingents.
Vancouver reports definite news that the Fanning island cable station has been captured by German sailors. It is unclear if the landing party came from the Nurnberg or the Leipzig. The British admiralty acts to restore Australia and New Zealand links. Meanwhile trade moves via Persia, India and the transcontinental telegraph through Australia.
London dispatch reports Prince Joachim, youngest son of Emperor William, told the dowager grand duchess of Baden that God allowed him to be wounded and that he is proud of the day he fell. He called it the finest day he has lived.
A late autumn chill signals coming cold weather and King Hardware Co offers 10 percent off all heaters for immediate delivery with no bill until November 1. To ease delivery congestion the offer applies to prompt orders though payment can be delayed until November.
Vogue magazine highlights this season’s millinery with hats echoing Paris and New York trends. The September 1 page features creations by Es telle Mershon of New York, run by Atlanta’s Miss Price, as a non advertisement showcase.
The article proclaims a showcase of hats in Atlanta, featuring top Paris names and Estelle Mershon designs. It emphasizes artistic atmosphere over mere name value and highlights an Atlanta woman whose genius has earned New York recognition, preparing for a first-hand display of this season’s best millinery.
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