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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
7
War Office reports September battles as German rear guards fortify a broad front from Noyon to Verdun. Allied forces claim success is certain while detailing vast prisoner captures and wartime maneuvers around Paris Paysea and nearby rail hubs.
German forces retreat to a long defensive line from Noyon to Bois-Forges near Verdun with Metz on the left, preparing to battle the Allies along the Aisne Rheims and Argonne. The right wing under General Von Khick regroups after pulling back over seventy miles in two weeks as British and French forces press ahead.
Reports from German headquarters claim full battle along the Paris Verdun line with no clear victor. Von Bluck and Von Buelow engage Sunday and Monday as Crown Prince’s forces join. expert notes front contact extends about 180 kilometers Crepy to Verdun with partial successes balanced by ongoing heavy fighting.
The North German Gazette published President Wilson’s call for US impartiality in the war, noting international press reactions. It states Germany will not surrender until guarantees for its future position are secured, and briefly records the sinking of the cruiser Hela with 172 saved of 481 crew. It lists losses including Admiral Mass and Baron von Maltzolen, and notes Commander von Rottmann, former US naval attache, commanded the Strassburg in the engagement.
London September 16 John Redmond Irish leader issues a manifesto calling on Ireland to bear its share in the war. He argues the democracy of Great Britain granted Ireland liberties and urges formation of an Irish brigade to serve together with British forces for liberty, unity, and common purposes. He appeals to all Irish to support the alliance and high ideals of the war.
Obituary notices list J E Arnold of Orlando dying at 7 pm at his temporary home in Atlanta seeking treatment. Rev JO A Radford dies at 84 in Monroe after protracted illness. Mamie P Bird, 53, dies at private sanitarium, survived by daughter Mrs George W Morgan. Mrs Beatie Potts, 83, dies at private sanitarium, survived by husband and two children. William Thrallkill, 21 months, dies, body taken to Pooles chapel.
President Wilson says the end of the war will decide accountability for alleged German atrocities in Belgium. Belgian commission report details killings, rape, arson, looting, and destruction of cultural treasures by German troops, with the U S neutral and awaiting a final settlement.
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