War Bulletins Report Allied Attacks Repulsed and Russian Break
Berlin dispatch says all Allied western front attacks repulsed and Russian offensive broken. British fleet shells Turkish positions near Gulf of Saros but damage not reported. Servian official cites eighty thousand Austrian prisoners, ten thousand at Tarnak battle near Belgrade, German trenches seized in Flanders, Vermelles French advance ongoing, Verdun–Rivieres sector sees heavy artillery duels and trench captures.
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London
Berlin
Athens
Gulf of Saros
Fice
Tarlak
Belgrade
Flanders
Vermelles
Ver= dun
Ruver Lys
Fire destroys home and office of Dr Stigers at Hancock
The brick two story residence and medical office of Dr P E Stigers burned in Hancock Maryland about 6 am. Insurance on the house was about 3000 with contents lost including surgical instruments and medicines. The Monterey Hotel nearby escaped only after firemen saved it and the old hand pump engine was used.
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P. E. Stigers
Hancock
Elwood Stigers
Western Maryland Railway Station
Monterey
Hancock Volunteer
Western Maryland
Frank Dodson
Dr. Stigers
Bowling games postponed in local league schedule
The match between 8S. T. Little Jewelry Company and the Car men in the B and O YMCA Bowling League was postponed by both teams’ managers. Also, the Imperial s versus Boilermakers game was moved to a later date while Centrals and B Y M C A are set to meet tomorrow evening.
Bandit Gets Eight Thousand Dollars In Broad Daylight
In Cincinnati on December 17 an armed bandit robbed Edward Hughes manager of a Provident Savings and Trust Bank branch of eight thousand dollars. He fled in a waiting automobile after shots were exchanged but no injuries were reported.
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Bandit
Cincinnati
Edward Hughes
the Provident Savings and Trust Company
Hughes
Young Miner Injured in Rock Fall at Mine No 10
Jesse Morrison about 20 who boards at the Finzel home Frostburg Was injured about 1 PM in a rock fall at Mine No 10 near Eckhart He was taken to the Miners Hospital badly bruised at hips and back Dr J Marshall Price attends He is expected to recover if no internal injuries Ya All Hours Washington Lunch Row advert.
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Jesse Morrison
Finzel
Frostburg
Eckhart
J. Marshall Price
Engineer Reports Lion Sighting Near Keyser Lines
Grafton W Va December 17 a Keyser area lion story persists. An engineer on No 71 from Cumberland to Grafton says he saw a blood smeared lion by the tracks as the train passed. The animal leapt down the mountainside and vanished. Local sportsmen plan a hunt to remove the unwelcome visitor.
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Grafton
W. Va
Keyser
Cumberland
FIGHT ENDS IN FATAL MINER FIGHT AT PENN MINE
Johnstown Pa December 17 David Dempsey 19 is dead and Harry Smith 22 is jailed on murder charges after a mine fight at Jenner Quemahoning Coal Co Jerome Somerset. Smith says he struck the fatal blow during a dispute over coal car distribution. Dempsey collapsed after a rail impact and died hours later from a fractured skull.
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Johnstown
David Dempsey
Harry Smith
Jenner- Quemahoning Coal Company
Jerome
Somerset County
Smith
Dempsey
Woman Struck By Sled In Street collision
Mrs. John Rank of Walnut street was hit by a speeding sled on Columbia street near Valley while walking to C. G. Boor's Grocery. Her back was slightly wrenched and police say they will crack down on coasting in the area.
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John Rank
Walnut Street
Columbia Street
Valley
C. G. Boor
Austrian training ship Beethoven blown up by mine
London reports the Austrian training ship Beethoven was blown up by a mine with the entire cadet crew lost. The admiralty makes the announcement official.
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London
Beethoven
Admiralty
Hopy Wreaths Displayed in Town at Rupperts
Local advertisement notes Finest hopy wreaths in town at Rupperts with decorative displays and sale listings.
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Rupperts
Bundle Day Delivers Clothes and Food to City Hall
A large City Hall basement displays donated coats suits shirts shoes and bed clothing along with canned goods preserves fruits potatoes apples and even lima beans. The public is invited to view tomorrow as bundles continue to be received through the week for Self Denial Day. Contributions may be left at City Hall general charity committee Associat ed Charities St Vincent de Paul Salvation Army Walsh building Carroll Shryock Little Virginia Ave store Blaul Mechanic St.
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City Hall General Charity Committee
Associated Charities Office
St. Vincent de Paul
Salvation Army House
Walsh Building
Carroll & Shryock
S. T Little
Virginia Avenue
F A. Blaul
N. Mechanic Street
MISS MURRAY STARS IN THE QUAKER GIRL AT MARYLAND THEATRE
The Quaker Girl light opera impressed at the Maryland Theatre with a refined Quakerish tone. Miss Katherine Murray carried the title role Prudence, praised for charm and dance, while Charles Clear and Harry McDonough Jr. led the male cast as top comedians.
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Maryland Theatre
Katherine Murray
Prudence
Quakercass
Charles Clear
Harry McDonough, Jr
Phil Moore
Prince
Dixie Girard
Charlotte Manning
Pre Catelan
Paris
The Toy Shop prepares for big school production
Three hundred children and young people will present a home talent show at Maryland Theatre tomorrow night. Miss Bookwalter directs with John Duke handling music. Highlights include the old toy maker and daughter on stage with a kaleidoscope of color and the Scotch doll May Reid. Admission ranges from 25 to 75 cents for different showtimes.
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P. W. Blake
Elizabeth Powell
Santa Claus
John Duke
May Reid
Scotland
Maryland Theatre
College athletics show profits in football and basketball only
Across Pennsylvania Wisconsin and New York reports reveal football and basketball as the only self supporting sports. at pennsylvania football nets about 45000 with basketball small profit while wisconsin reports total athletic income 44349 and expenses 41119 with only football and basketball self supporting. columbia rowing appeals for 2700 to cover a deficit from last year plus 1500 from 1913.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
New York
Morton G. Bogue
Columbia
Crowing Club
Poughkeepsie
Lost child reported near Washington Lunch Advertisement
A brief item notes a missing youngster seen near a Washington lunch advertisement area. Police request public help with any information leading to the child's safe return.
Murderer of Son-in-Law Stands Trial in New York
William V. Cleary, former clerk, appeared in court in New York to face trial for fatally shooting his son-in-law Eugene Newman, who had married Cleary’s daughter hours earlier. Anna Cleary Newman did not attend. she was en route from her mother’s home. Justice Morschauser predicted a likely verdict by Saturday night with possible night sessions.
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New York
William V. Cleary
Maryerstraw
Eugene Newman
Cleary
Anna Cleary-Newman
Morschauser
Washington Linen Room Advertises Popular Eating Place
An advertisement promotes the Washington Linen Room as the city’s most popular dining spot, emphasizing its appeal and dining options for patrons seeking a preferred eating experience.
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Washington
Washington & Room
E City
Braves Beat Cubs in South End Bowling League
Braves defeated Cubs in a bowling match at the South End league. Friday night Stars beat Heroes. Last night scores show Braves 522 477 6564 1563 and Cube 499 493 516 1508 in the uneven line scores.
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Braves
Cubs
Stars
Roll the Heroes
City Code Water Wastage Prohibition Notice
Property owners and tenants are warned that it is unlawful to run water from toilets hydrants or spigots to prevent freezing. Offenders may be fined up to twenty dollars or jailed five to twenty four hours at the Police Magistrate’s discretion, per Commissioner Schiriver. Advertisement. De17-31.
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Joseph S. Schiriver
Overheated China Kiln Sparks Fire at Baltimore Hotel
A china kiln in a rear porch room of the Cavanaugh Hotel on Baltimore Street overheated and ignited woodwork, causing smoke and a possible rooffire. Fire departments responded, doors and shutters were used to protect the building, and damage is under fifty dollars with china saved.
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Cavanaugh
Baltimore Street
Kimmel & Durr
Central
West Side
Kenneweer
Personal notes on weddings births and visits in Cumberland area
Miss Mary Charles attended the wedding of Miss Ethel Tabler near Martinsburg and joined relatives in Hancock. A. L. Schilling visited friends in the city on his way home to Cumberland after Ohio-McKeesport trip. Dr. Humphrey of Chewsville and Harne of Hagerstown are visiting. Several births announced on Laing avenue. A reporter Ernest King promoted to Boston Transcript editorial staff. he is nephew of ex mayor Clarence King. Local church pastor Bergner returned from Washington after funeral. Moose lodge meeting announced for Dec 17 1914 with post meeting festivities.
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Mary Charles
Ethel M. Tabler
Catherine Tabler
Tabler
Richard KR. Feller
Martinsburg
Charles
Hancock
A. L. Schilling
Cumberland
Ohio
McKeesport
Humphrey
Chewsville
T. FE. Harne
Hagerstown
Florence Hambright
Ernest King
Harry E. King
Toledo
Boston Transcript
Ife
Clarence M. King
William McDonald
James Torbet
Laing Avenue
Baltimore, Co
L. Wilhelm
Gang
Presh and Clean Meat Ad Promotes Fresh City Cuts
Local butcher Hiram B. Woolfe advertises fresh and clean meat in a shop on 45 N. Liberty Street. Customers can call 411 to order or stop in for delivery service.
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Hiram B. Woolfe
Liberty St
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Ten 76c
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Victrola X
Victrola XI
Victrola
W. F. Frederick Piano CO
Baltimore St
Keyser Lion
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Coe
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South End
China
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Harry
John Smith
Woodlawn
South Cumberland
Lloyd Ambrose
Frank Kelley
Pittsburg
Cumberland No. 271
Order of Moose
Ing
Ang Ker
Moose
Business Personals
Glisan
C. C. Bender
C. C. Hobell
Frederick Street
O'Hara's
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Dugan Glass Company
Lonaconing
Fayette Street
Geo. Sisk
York St
Miller’s
Apply Press Office
Home Furnitors Co
N. Centre St
Bedrom
F M. Somerville
Charles Willison
New Cree
Florida
Alexandra
Science
E. Centre St
Bal Md
J. W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
N. Mechanic St
Mille
Wills
Lee Kesner
Water Keyser
Ann St
Jos. Ruppert
Bedford
Decatur Street
Ford
Union, Woolen Mill
Baltimore
Neave
Union Street
Marshall PresStamMar
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