War Bulletin Claims Allied Gains on Rail Route
British and French forces report capture of several German troops along the railway to Lille after joint operations. Petrograd dispatches note uncertain fronts with Warsaw defense, Belgrade siege, and Austrian advances into Galicia. Fears of Zeppelin raids on Paris and Petrograd rise as water shortages hit Moscow due to Neva ice. The Turkish cruiser Sultan Selim bombarded Batum and Sebastopol, while German cruiser Cormorant faces internment options.
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Galicia
Petrograd
Carpathians
Germany
Paris
Sian
Berlin
Sultan Jans Selim
Batum
Guam
Daniels
Gold wave grips entire nation as cold snaps hit
Washington reports a first winter cold wave sweeping from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada and Maine to California. Forecasters expect a gradual warmup by Thursday while below zero readings appear in Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Western Maryland Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and the Northwest. Devils Lake records the coldest at twenty below.
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Washington
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Maine
California
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Mi Iisie
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwest
Devils Lake
Frederick County Counts Nine Carloads for Belgium Aid
Frederick Md December 15 contributions reach about 8400 tons including cash food and clothing. Three carloads already sent plus a fresh carload from Middletown Brunswick Thurmont Emmitsburg Adamstown and Buckeystown. Additional carloads from other towns bring total to 10 carloads. A country ham from William E Smith bears the tag for the King of Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Albert
Frederick
Middletown
Brunswick
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Adamstown
Buckeystown
Frederick County
William E. Smith
Belgium
Unclaimed Letters in Cumberland Post Office 1914
List of unclaimed letters at the Cumberland Maryland post office for the period ending December 12 1914. Patrons are instructed to state advertising when claiming. mail should be addressed to street and number for carrier delivery. Names include Joshua Barker Miss Guile Bell Miss Martha Broadick and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Joshua Barker
Guile Bell
Martha Broadick
Marsons Campbell
J. G. Cornelius
Flick Cunninghan
John Deal
M. Denmain
E. E B. Lucey
Chas
E. Frica
Geo. J. French
Chorge Harding
Lester Kefauver
Bernard Kilduff
John Leasure
Griff Lindell
John T. Long
Geo. McCune
Chester McLashlan
R. D. Martin
Edna Mobus
Victor G. Moreland
W. M. Otterie
Frank Parsons
W. F. Rueschlein
Chester Lakens
Max Shoner
C. E. Schreiber
Tresse Beott
Jacob Sechauf
Steward Schellenberg
Justus Shumaker
F. Schreiter
M. H. Spillex
Grace Spriggs
Bessie Thorp
Virgie Weaver
Goldie White
Local Residents Named in List of Settlements
Emmett, Yount and Matilda Ober of Dubois PA. Robert Bruce Potts of Rock Hill Furnace PA. Ella Mae McElwain of Huntingdon PA. Philip Fay Houston of Mona WV and Dora Ethel Hilpert of Morgantown WV. William Justice Cubbage and Esther Ruth Loy of Cumberland. Winifred Joseph Rowan and Nina Evelyn Sluss of Lonaconing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett, Yount
Matilda Ober
Dubois
Robert Bruce Potts
Rock Hill Furnace
Ella Mae McElwain
Huntingdon
Philip Fay Houston
Mona
W. Va
Dora Ethel Hilpert
Morgantown
William Justice Cubbage
Esther Ruth Loy
Cumberland
Winifred Joseph Rowan
Nina Evelyn Sluss
Lonaconing
Maryland Building at Panama Exposition Shines in Plans
Baltimore December 15 The Maryland Commission aims to make the Maryland Building the most interesting state exhibit at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Leaders invite historical loans from families and emphasize cooperation with Mrs Hester Dorsey Richardson and others to ensure surpassing beauty and interest. Governor Goldsborough and wife Mrs Phillips Lee Goldsborough pledge support reflecting Maryland’s prominent lineage.
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Baltimore
Maryland Commission
Maryland
Roberdeau A. McCormick
James McC. Trippe
Henry F. Baker
Edmund 8. Dickey
W. H. Boykin
J. C. Roulette
Hester Dorsey Richardson
Baker
Trippe
Hemsley
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Goldsborough
Mrs Frances McCormick Returns Home From Philadelphia Visit
Mrs Frances McCormick a supreme officer of the Shepherds of Bethlehem returns to Philadelphia after a stay with Mrs John J Brooks at 10 Columbia Street. Mrs M Josephine McClain operating a boarding house at Arch and E Fifth streets was slightly hurt in an apparent fall after leaving services at St Marys church. Mr Chas McNemar went to Baltimore due to a friend's illness. M H Broughton assistant superintendent of the Cleveland division B and Q Railroad visits. C S Hendrickson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad called by illnesses of his father and mother at Western Maryland Hospital. Mrs Hendricksons condition deemed hopeless while Mr Hendricksons night was poor but not as serious.
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Frances McCormick
The
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Philadelphia
John J. Brooks
Columbia Street
M. Josephine McClain
Arch and
E. Fifth Streets
St. Mary's Church
Chas. McNemar
Baltimore
M. H. Broughton
Cleveland
Cumberland
C. S. Hendrickson
General Freight
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Western Maryland Hospital
Orphans Court Settles First Account of J W S Cochrane
J W S Cochrane as executor of Catherine A Laing filed a first account for settlement. James C C Schriver as executor of Rodger Perry submitted an inventory of personal property and related order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. S. Cochrane
Catherine A. Laing
James CC. Schriver
Rodger Perry
Estate actions and new coal mining method in China
The estate of John Markley proceeds with sale orders and executor accounts. Letters testamentary issued for Anthony Kienhofer’s estate. A new open cast mining method in Manchuria’s Fushun coal fields begins April 6 with Kuchentzu excavation reaching the seam May 28 and expected to expand across 180 000 square feet by end August employing steam shovels to boost supply amid prior sand flushing limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
G. of
Hanson
Dalny
Dairen
Fushun
Kuchentzu
Manchuria
Sweden Seeks 130000 Tons of American Coal
Cables from London report Sweden plans to buy about 130 600 tons of coal in the United States for a three month period beginning January 1. Deliveries may start once negotiations finish, with transport details likely arranged by Swedish interests aboard their vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sweden
United States
Baltimore Girl Served as Nurse in Aix les Bains
Miss Ruby McCormick, a Baltimore resident, spent 10 weeks in Aix les Bains France serving as a nurse. She describes hospitals set in hotels and schools, helping with cooking letters and listening to soldiers as wounded men recovered and were sent back to the front. Her family resides at 504 Cathedral Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Europe
France
Aix-les-Bains
Navy Engineer Chief Sees No Advantage to Underwater Coal Storage
In the annual report of Admiral R. S Griffin head of the Bureau of Engineers of the Navy, he notes three years of tests at New London show no marked difference in value between coal stored in the open, under cover, or underwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S Griffin
Bureau of Engineers of
The
Navy Engineers
New London
Veteran Maryland Congressman Talbott critically ill at home
J Frederick C Talbott long serving Democratic leader and Baltimore county figure is seriously ill at his Lutherville home with a severe heart attack worsened by a cold and ongoing worry over his wife’s death last year. He has represented Maryland in Congress for eleven terms.
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J. Frederick C. Talbott
Maryland
Congress
Baltimore County
Lutherville
Mr. Talbott
Bedford Springs
Cumberland
Hugh A. McMullen
President Won't Act Hastily on Canal Zone Destroyers
President Wilson said the administration would not act hastily regarding Col. Goethals request for destroyers for the Canal Zone. He has asked Goethals to provide a complete report on the matter. Representative Menslay of Missouri called for an investigation of the Navy League, claiming lobbyist-like qualities and Morgan interests among many members.
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Washington
Wilson
Col. Goethals
Canal Zone
Goethals
Representative Menslay
Missouri
Navy League
Morgan
League
Navy
Foot and Mouth Disease Reappears in Carroll County
Westminster Maryland December 15 The spread of foot and mouth disease in Carroll county was confirmed again as Paul Shipley’s dairy herd two miles southeast of Westminster reported new infections A bull and two cows are affected and will be slaughtered this week The outbreak in a previously untouched area alarms nearby farms with large fattening herds
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Westminster
Carroll County
Paul Shipley
Girl Goes Blind From Grief Over Mother's Death
West Huntsville report says 14 year old Miss Julia Taylor daughter of Mrs Julia Taylor died and her crying caused blindness. Mrs Taylor aged 54 died unexpectedly while her daughter was away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Taylor
West Huntsville
Fire damages three rooms in Ellerslie home of Dr. Smith
Fire gutted the bathroom and badly damaged three rooms in the residence of Dr. J. Carl Smith at Ellerslie on Sunday morning. The blaze started on the second floor and destroyed much clothing, with losses covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carl Smith
Ellerslie
Bids Wanted on Coal by County Officials
The County Commissioners invite bids on run of mine coal 2240 pounds per ton delivered to courthouse bins and jail yard in car load lots on Payne Spring for the Insane Asylum and County Home. State from mine coal to be furnished. right to reject any bid reserved. By order of the Board ANGUS IRELAND Clerk.
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Courthouse
Jaj
Payne Spring Sidigig
Insane Asylum
Dressmaker seeks work at 217 Fayette Street
Wanted ad from a skilled dressmaker offering satisfaction guaranteed. Apply at 217 Fayette street or call 13878-1. Classified D2-1m style item in a midcentury paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette Street
Geo. Sisk
York St
Home Furniture Co stock at less than wholesale cost
Three days sale of furniture at 16 N Centre St with parlor bedroom dining hall porch and kitchen pieces on three floors. Storewell heated. sale runs 2 to 10 pm as Wm M Somerville trustee and Charles C Willison auctioneer handle bids December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Furniture Co
N. Centre St
Wm. M. Somerville
Charles C. Willison
For Sale Furs Attractive Black Set. Pillow Muff Scarf
For sale furs in a handsome large set including pillow muff and animal shaped scarf. New and never worn. Sacrifice price of 12 dollars for a 65 dollar value. Lady traveling to Florida for winter, furs not needed. C O D delivery inspection prior to payment. all expenses paid. Miss Alexandra 14 E Centre St Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Alexandra
Centre St
Baltimore
For Sale Packard Touring Car in First Class Condition
Advertising blurb notes a Packard Touring Car offered for sale in first class condition for $600. Interested buyers should apply at New Creek Garage Keyser West Virginia with the date November 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Creek
Keyser
W. Venian
Turkey and Candy Given Away at O'Hara's Pool and Shooting Warlock
A nightly candy giveaway and weekly turkey prize reward the highest scorer at O'Hara's Pool and Shooting Warlock located 24 N Mechanic Street. Dee 14 1 mo.
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O'Hara's
Warlor
Mechanic Street
Dee
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