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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
1
London reports Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s Reichstag speech ends talk of early peace. British officials and many London papers say the war’s end is not in sight and blame for the war is not placed on the Allies.
President Wilson arrived in Columbus with a group including Secretary Tumulty and Senator Pomerene. He spoke at a noon luncheon before the Chamber of Commerce on business matters and planned a later address to farmers at a Federal Council of Churches gathering. An afternoon Democratic reception was also on the schedule.
The Christmas advertisements in the Press help readers make home shopping lists. Ads suggest wants and indicate where to buy, guiding profitable seasonal purchases.
Berlin reports a near universal endorsement of Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg's peace speech before the Reichstag. Business and professional groups back his position and blame enemies for the war. Socialists caucus praise the reply as satisfactory and oppose anti government hostility. Berlin officials note Washington’s stance on German Americans.
The Porto Rico liner Coamo was stopped by French cruiser Descartes which removed four German firemen. Chief Stewart Schasde of the Porto Rico liner Carolina was taken from that vessel. Both ships fly the American flag and are owned by the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company. Officials expect no diplomatic exchange unless laws were violated.
A Turkish official statement relayed from Amsterdam says Turkish forces are advancing on Aden after fighting between Mahadi and Aden. Aden, a British held port in southern Arabia, is considered impregnable with strong fortifications guarding the land link to the mainland.
Russian scouts penetrated the German base near a village, seized the Eighty-second Army division staff, including two generals and seven officers, and brought them as prisoners into Russian lines after a dawn raid. One colonel was killed escaping.
Erie Pa December 10 An early day blaze destroyed three Anchor Line elevators storing about 600000 bushels of grain for allies. Loss placed at 750000 dollars. Investigators arrived to probe reports that pro German incendiaries started the fire, though officials cite spontaneous combustion in elevator B as the likely origin.
Paris reports Patrice de MacMahon Duke of Magenta a son of the late Marshal MacMahon cited in the orders of the day for gallant conduct as general of division at the Cham pagne battle. The order notes he inspired his men.
William Howard Taft urged U S world power status and defense readiness in a Chicago Association of Commerce talk. He backed Wilson's preparedness plan, criticized Bryan's opposition and noted Roosevelt's wartime rhetoric as overly alarming, urging a strong standing army.
Tokio observers mark the coronation of Emperor Yoshihito with a holiday. Crowds packed the streets as the imperial procession passed through thirty decorated gates. The emperor rode in an open carriage amid cheers, and Mayor Okuda delivered an address. The night lantern procession ended with three banzai for the emperor.
Milton S. Lowry a crim inal court juror was late 20 minutes for a trial when he explained his wife returned home late from Christmas shopping and turned the clock back an hour delaying the start of testimony. The judge waited for his arrival before resuming the case proceedings.
Henry Ford’s peace advocates plan a three day stay in Christiana with Norwegian delegates invited by broadcast. Special trains will haul Swedish and Danish delegates to Stockholm and Copenhagen, then the party aims to The Hague if Germany grants passage. Dutch Spanish and Swiss members expected to join. ship Oscar II trails and faces four day delay to Christiania.
Eliseo Arredondo, Carranza confidant, named Mexican ambassador to the United States. Henry P. Fletcher, likely American envoy to Mexico, a veteran diplomat and Republican from Chambersburg, Pa., age 43, remains to be announced. Britain also formally recognizes the Mexican government.
Reports from Hopewell describe a disastrous urban fire that destroyed about 400 buildings, left 10 000 homeless, and prompted militia from Richmond. A heroic 11 year old Richmond boy Adam Drum saved two infants from the flames while Mother’s dress burned. Officials believe arson may be involved though details remain sparse.
The dispatch notes a plate order from the Orient with a Pittsburgh route and early next year delivery. It states a price of 3.60 per box and an additional 10 cents per box on this order, with the plan to begin shipments early in the new year.
Heavy snow blankets Garrett County causing Oakland to begin its winter season with a lighter business wake. Merchants report slowed foot traffic and cautious shoppers as the season shifts.
A dynamite blast at a canal construction zone caused an explosion that prompted workers in Cumberland to evacuate. Among Hopewell residents, Mugene Kean, son of Mrs Thor Kean, is noted as employed at Pont Powder Works.
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