Russians Destroy Zeppelin Raider Near Kalka Station
Reports from London say artillery hit a German airship on December 6 near Kalka on the Giban Romin line. The craft rose after being shot at by searchlights and Russian guns, then crashed and burned over Russian trenches. The German crew were buried with a cross reading tribute to the brave enemies.
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Rad
London
Kalon
Giban
Romin
Dirigible
Novo Alexanvsk
Dvinsk
Issian
Kalkan
New York
Cumberland
Unique calendar literature sent by David J. Lewis
The Lewis campaign mails a 1916 calendar featuring his photo and endorsements from state and national figures. Accompanying reprint of a Who's Who writeup and editorials praise his Parcels Post record. Endorsements come from Senator John Walter Smith Postmaster General Burleson William Jennings Bryan J F C Talbott B John Black and Oscar W Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Lewis
Lewis
Saturday Evening Post
John Walter Smith
Burleson
William Jennings Bryan
J. F. C. Talbott
B. John Black
Maryland Grange
Oscar W. Underwood
Government Officer Halts Messages From Interned Bulgaria
Baltimore officials report the naval officer sealed the Bulgarian wireless apparatus after a naval wireless expert observed activity nearby. Officials had faced charges that messages had been sent from the ship while interned, with most crew members still living aboard as German citizens. The Bulgaria sits with Rhein and Neckar near Locust Point, and local residents note limited monitoring of movements.
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Baltimore
Bulgaria
United States
Washington
Rhein and Neckar
Locust Point
Kaiser Praises Von Mackensen
The Kaiser sent Field Marshal von Mackensen a letter praising him for closing a great campaign with Austrian and Bulgarian allies. He commends crossing a great river and storming the enemy capital, noting the enemy was defeated on all fronts and expressing gratitude for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rotterdam
The
Daily Mail
von Mackensen
Births in Cumberland Week Ending December 11
Vital statiette reports multiple births in Cumberland for the week ending December 11. Listed families include Bowser, Loothmai fenia Clayton, Bergandio, Leasure, Cunningham, Mills, Lee, Blough, Hovatter, Hartman, Coward, Clifton, Haines, Lindner, and others with both male and female newborns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Statistics Vital Statiette of
Cumberland
Joseph L
Daisy M. Bowser
Brenford
Eva Loothmai
Fenia Clayton
Florence Stice
Clement
Marguerite Bergandio
James 8
Rosetta Leasure
Pated
Elizabeth Cunningham
CC. W
Ella Mills
Foard
Blanche M. Lee
Leo J
Tanz Blough
Dr. Ward
Margaret Cecelia Hovatter
Charles
Alberta Hartman
Louis
Blanche Coward
Edith Clifton
Anna Haines
Carrie Hough
Caroline Lindner
Delegation of Oakland Women Attends Anti-Suffrage Conference
Mrs Gilmor S Hamill leads a large Oakland delegation to Baltimore for the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage conference. Officers are elected and plans set to oppose a federal amendment and to campaign in Iowa South Dakota and West Virginia. President Wilson meets the antis as Mrs Arthur P Dodge thanks him for his stand.
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Baltimore
Washington
National Association
Towa
South Dakota
West Virginia
Wilson
White House
Arthur P. Dodge
Two Killed at the Front in Martinsburg
Martinsburg West Virginia December letter informs fruit merchant J Ferrari of the deaths of Deve Tacopo and Mr Ambrogi, both Washington merchants and close friends from this country who lived on North Queen Street.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
J. Ferrari
Queen Street
Deve Tacopo
Mr. Ambrogi
Washington
Frequent visits and business trips build Mr. Ferrari's renown
The text notes extensive visits to a location by Mr. Ferrari and repeated business trips that contributed to his growing prominence and recognition. It highlights sustained engagement with the area and regular travel as key factors in his reputation.
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Ferrari
Electric Trains Deal From Edison Electric Co
Edison Electric Co offers locomotive with two cars and track for four dollars. Ad placed at 80 Liberty Street.
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Edison Elec, Co
Liverty St
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Ladies’ Union Taffeta
Rogers
SIE
Cccensyacee Lee
Spalding
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