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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
1
Officials in Washington report a relaxation of tension with Germany as unofficial information suggests Germany will soon agree to recall Captain Boy Ed and Von Papen. The move is tied to a broader controversy over German American relations and signals a possible easing of the diplomatic standoff.
The Democratic National Committee chose St Louis as the 1916 convention site with 26 votes for St Louis and 14 for Dallas and 12 for Chicago on the first ballot. June 14 was set for the meeting date. Colonel McGraw shifted from Chicago to St Louis helping secure the majority.
Margaret Avington of Grafton age 98 died Saturday in Midvale Upshur County West Virginia. She was the sister of Mrs. John McLaughlin of Grafton and the widow of George Avington of this city.
The column notes that home shoppers can make lists from the season’s advertisements. It highlights that the Press pages offer suggested wants and direct locations to purchase. The piece emphasizes local retailers and holiday bargains.
Berlin reports a new Allied offensive at the Dardanelles while Mesopotamia sees battles as von der Galtz leads Turkish forces against Kut. In Gallipoli and Western Europe, Turkish accounts claim Allied pressure grows with heavy artillery and reinforcements, amid Bulgarian mutiny rumors and Italian landing talks.
Congressman David J. Lewis was the principal speaker at Maryland state grange's second day in Salisbury. He argued the post office and private press pressures hinder small business and proposed cheaper farmer telegraph and telephone services through governor ownership of wire lines. Virginia Whaley, 12, gave an oral recitation as the floor’s youngest granger.
burglars entered the Marshall residence in Indianapolis while Thomas R. Marshall, the vice president, was away for two weeks. Only valuable item reported stolen was a box of cigars valued at about $30 near his bedside at St Vincent's hospital.
London reports show the British expeditionary force led by Sir John Nixon reached within 30 miles of Baghdad before a Turkish German commanded army halted the advance. Now in Amara 105 miles south of Baghdad, the campaign faces heavy criticism and delays. The Times questions the decision to assault a waterway frontier with limited forces and warns the campaign has been badly marred.
The Ford peace voyagers plan to wire President Wilson their view on his congressional message once they reach agreement. Ford seeks to end not only World War but all industrial warfare, drawing support from peace advocates and conservatives alike. Aboard the Oscar II the party requests Congress aid, while Hanna of North Dakota asks for passports for peace delegates to visit belligerent nations.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo declares the United States finances the strongest in history and the banking system is the world’s strongest. He notes heavier domestic demand for iron and steel, proposes a $3,000 plus gross income tax, urges public health and narcotics reforms, leprosy isolation, coast guard navy cooperation, parcel post savings, and raises assistant secretary salaries to 7500.
Fire believed started by crossed wires completely destroyed the clothing store of Nathan Threshaw and the residence of C. E. Logan at Pine Grove Pottsville area this morning. Loss estimated at thirty five thousand dollars.
Paris announces Sub Lieutenant George Victor Hugo grandson of the novelist has been cited in the Order of the Day and awarded the Cross of War for bravery under fire during the Allied offensive in September.
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that only licensed insurance brokers may solicit renewals. Judge Stockbridge wrote the opinion in the case State v. Geddes, involving Robert E. Geddes of Baltimore, clarifying the clerk firm relationship in solicitation activities.
New Orleans reports at yesterday's session of the Association of State Presidents of Farmers Unions an offer from a leading European belligerent to purchase 1,000,000 bales of cotton middling grace at 20. The union officials noted the offer as a bona fide opportunity amid wartime supply concerns.
A World War I battle report from Ssionika describes Bulgars attacking Anglo-French positions near Strumnitza. Allied artillery holds, Casualties listed include Bulgarian, French and British dead, with harsh cold and wolves said to prowl the woods.
In Frostburg Mary Ada Lewis a schoolteacher from Green Ridge rides to the railroad station with a driver when their carriage at the Green Ridge ford is spooked by a passing train on the Baltimore and Ohio line the horse bolts the carriage bed floods as darkness falls and the suit case is lost before the driver regains control.
A terse report notes Republicans plan to back the education program if the caucus keeps the agenda intact. President on today was informed of this stance and indicated willingness to proceed without opposition from party members.
The Allies War Council discussed the withdrawal of British expeditionary forces from the Balkans. Sir John French reportedly suggested abandoning the Balkan campaign, facing opposition from General Joffre and other Allied leaders while France backs Serbia.
Vienna announces destruction of the French submarine Fresnel by an Austrian warship near San Giovanni di Medna on the Albanian coast of the Adriatic. Two officers and 25 crew captured. Fresnel built in 1909, 167 feet long, 392 tons, six torpedo tubes.
West Virginia housewives find Christmas fruit cake barred by state prohibition law. Home made cakes require at least one pint of whiskey or rum to bake. Residents may possess whiskey only if imported for personal use, but cannot invite guests to partake of intoxicants at home.
William Brucker and his son, of Greenbury, Kentucky, were burned to death and four others injured, one seriously, when a fire destroyed the Seventh Avenue hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, today.
Maryland Building on Presidio grounds sold for 2350 after originally costing about 25000 for wreckage purposes. Furniture valued at 3500 sold at cost with some pieces to San Francisco residents and Marylanders. Pictures and furnishings packed for owners under Miss Elizabeth T. Hemsley. Governor Goldsborough also appointed William A. Roulette to Wellington County School Board, replacing Harperger. Roulette is a Republican businessman.
New York reports the steamer Communipaw, owned by Standard Oil of New Jersey, arrived at Alexandria Sunday after being reported sunk. A cable from Alexandria’s Standard Oil agent notes a possible attack or confusion with another vessel. The ship sailed from New York October 21 for Egypt, after Genoa had released it from Italian government detention on December 2.
Senator Smith of Georgia plans a Senate speech directing the foreign relations committee to probe the British blockade of neutral ports. He aims to present documents alleging British aims to curb German and American trade and to claim Britain facilitates German access to dyes and markets. The speech signals sharp moves against British policy and potential diplomatic tension.
Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson plans a benefit performance to aid the Belgian relief fund. He will present a Hamlet run in San Diego on December 9 and 10 with a share of proceeds to the Belgian cause. Proceeds also support the Christmas fund in Belgium.
A man entered the Manitou bank yesterday, locked the cashier in the vault, and escaped with about 1500 dollars in cash. The robber used a whet knife and wave to elude pursuit, leaving Campbell as a suspected accomplice.
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