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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
1
A1 Serbian women and girls face severe hunger cold and possible attack as men are recalled to fight. The Serb government orders male relocation leaving women in villages to endure hardship under roving bands and retreating armies.
Berlin reports four allied aircraft were shot down by German anti aircraft guns during raids on Bapsume and Perone in France and Walheim in Baden. A German attack also claimed an English steamship. In the Balkans, Serbian forces are pursued southwest of Prilep, crossing the Tara river and the Grab Brodarevo line. Several hundred prisoners were taken.
Charleston businessmen urge the initial meeting of the West Virginia Branch of the National League to enforce peace to be held in Charleston rather than Parkersburg on December 30.
Police investigate after a dead white infant was found wrapped in a napkin on the pilot of a Pennsylvania Express engine in Johnstown last night. The discovery was made by the engineer during the train’s operation.
Readers are advised to use Christmas advertisements in the Press to craft their home shopping lists. The ads guide what to buy and where to purchase, promising an easy and profitable season.
Maryland Theatre presents Creation. Grande Theatre showcases William Farnum in the Wonderful Adventure. Liberty Theatre screens Beatriz Michelena in Salvation Nell. Victoria Theatre and Belvedere Theatre offer pictures.
Three bandits attacked Kansas City Southern passenger train number one early today one mile south of Engletin Ark. They forced the engineer to detach two baggage cars and one mail car, dynamited the Wells Fargo Express Safe, and robbed the mail car. Passengers were not molested. four rifles and four registered letters of unknown value were taken from the express and mail cars.
Paris December 14. In the chamber of deputies Julien-Antoine Simyanan accused the war ministry of profiting from contracted supplies and paying huge commissions. He cited an English horse purchase and a notorious intermediary linked to Crevecoeur, urging full disclosure and action by Joseph Thierry. He urged the minister to act decisively.
Ilavana hosts the Cuba American Jockey Club inaugurating the winter meet with President Menocal present. The season runs to March 19 offering eight and a half days of racing and improved track facilities. More American stables of prominence expected to attend this year.
Paris dispatch states Italian troops with war supplies have landed in Albania and move to aid Serbian armies. It notes destruction of the Totjan destroyer Interpide and the Reumoserto by drifts while other ships reach the Albanian coast unharmed.
London reports rising public anxiety over London air defenses as the House of Commons convenes. Admiralty officials deflect on anti aircraft measures and Rear Admiral Sir Percy Scott with guns transfer to the War Office pending review. Proposed changes in AA personnel remain undeclared amid abortive Zeppelin raids since October 17.
Paris dispatch reports a German submarine sunk in the Black Sea near Varna off Bulgaria. It notes a Turkish torpedo boat sunk in the Sea of Marmara by British forces and that the Turkish cruiser Sultan Selim, once the German ship Goeben, engaged but not seriously damaged.
Copenhagen reports the destruction of the super Zeppelin ly 22 with nearly all of its 40 crew members killed or wounded after the event near Schleswig.
Constantinople reports Turkish troops are shelling the main British positions at Kut Al Amara in Mesopotamia. Dispatches state enemy artillery activity near Kut El Amara is decreasing due to Turkish counterfire and advances have brought Turkish forces close to the British lines. General Nixon reports heavy musketry on December 12 with no Turkish advance and British reinforcements continuing up the Tigris.
The Columbus lodge of Fiks dedicated its new home with an all day program and festivities. National officials and many guests attended from across the country as a big street parade showcased the largest national standard, a flag linked to the Canton G A R post and notable events in Washington last fall.
Delegates from all sections of the state gather in Weston West Virginia for the three day opening of the annual State Grange convention. The event features addresses and discussions on topics important to farmers and agriculturists.
London reports the death of Viscount Alverstone former lord chief justice of England at an advanced age. He was a widower whose wife died in 1875 and whose only son died in 1910 after an appendicitis operation, leaving no heir to the title.
London reports confirm General Sir Douglas Haig will replace Sir John French as commander of British forces in France and Flanders. The shake up includes potential transfers for officers blamed for Loos failures, with no broad administration changes. Haig, 54, educated at Oxford, began service in 1885 and held multiple staff and campaign roles.
London December 16 Captain Smith of the Royal Flying Corps was killed when his aeroplane burst into flames during flight at Farnborough. He attempted to reach the ground but perished just before landing as the aircraft suddenly plunged.
State figures show total assessed value at 1,274,824,311.25 dollars. Secretary Al an Girdwood states first general release of figures. Real and tangible personal property total 859,212,818.12 dollars.
Chicago December 16 The eight hour day demands of four railway brotherhoods will be submitted to a referendum vote among all members before presenting them to employers.
Rome reports Pope Benedict plans to declare the year holy to promote peace through speeches and pilgrimages. The Agenzia Informazione said the pope aims to purify hearts and reduce hatred and ill will.
An official Austrian report to Verne Switzerland and Washington defends the submarine commander who sank the Italian steamer Ancona. It states the commander acted within his duties and that destroying the Ancona prevented its reuse by enemy forces. The admiralty asserts no fault or reluctance to the action.
News from Salonika and Athens report Bulgarian cavalry crossing the Greek frontier west of Gregveli while Salonika fortifications expand as allies prepare for potential Austro German or Bulgarian actions. London dispatches note German forces near Monastir Doiran and the Romanian border with Allied positions strengthened along Gallipoli and in Salonika.
New York December 16 report shows the Anglo French five hundred million external war loan. By yesterday $280 million withdrawn for investment at 46 1 4 and $40 million sold at public subscription for 98. The remaining 180 million unsold to be distributed this week among syndicate members. Managers say cash returns to non withdrawers range 10 to 11 percent of their participation. The syndicate dissolved Tuesday and the flotation is praised as a foreign and unprecedented venture by American bankers.
Washington reports that the government will accelerate investigations into neutrality violations. A conference among Assistant Attorney General Warren Counselor Polk and A Bruce Bielaski led to a decision to speed pending cases including the Crowley affair in San Francisco and others in New York.
Washington reports that Austria must either comply with or refuse the United States demands in the Ancona case. An official outlined the approach today and advised Lansing on every step to take in the matter.
The article notes a broad increase in prohibition across the United States with laws adopted in Colorado Idaho Oregon and Arkansas becoming effective January 1. Other states Maine Kansas North Dakota Georgia and more will enforce stricter traffic and enforcement measures as the new year begins.
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