Little Stories of the Big War Across Frontline News Bits
In London a six year old prays for sailors and soldiers in the trenches. James F Hope MP gains a parliamentary post and a police directorship. Refugees arrive at Rozendale near Rotterdam. Paris notes three French artists commissioned by the War Office to depict battle scenes. A British soldier recalls German Iron Crosses seen on Christmas Day during the unofficial truce.
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London
Margery
Paris
M. Georges Scott
M. Tinayre
M. Jacquier
War Office
Splendid Work by German Women
More than six million German women aid soldiers at the front through 2000 societies. They volunteer in nursing, convalescent care, and entertainment for wounded, run popular kitchens, knit warm garments, and care for children of working mothers during the war.
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Germany
Fld
French Fire and Ammunition Train Destroyed in Woëvre
Dispatches say French shells set ablaze a train of twenty five ammunition wagons in the Woëvre region causing total destruction. French artillery also dispersed enemy convoys with losses. Near Amiens shells hit a German observation balloon killing three officers. Artillery duels rage from Arras to Rheims with trench superiority in shelling.
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Paris
Woevre
Amiens
Arras
Rheims
Four Mile Row Debate Draws Columbia Coach
Jim Rice, veteran Columbia University rowing coach, opposes reducing intercollegiate race lengths from four miles to two. He argues that when primed for a race, crews can sustain six miles without serious fatigue. Retired Army Col. Daniel Cornman, long service including Vera Cruz occupation, ends 40 years in uniform.
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Jim Rice
Columbia University
Map found with Roy Masters linked to postoffice robberies
A map found in Roy Masters possession ties him to a gang targeting easy post offices for robberies. Police say the map lists towns numbered and classified with Fulton labeled easy, and connects to the Frise wreck at Olathe Kane.
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Kanegas City
Roy Masters
Masters
Olathe
Kane
Fulton
Plays and Players in Greater New York exposes Broadway mix
Beau Rialto reports on Harlem to Hotel de Gink links as Jeff Davis, ho bo hotel magnate, stars in Hammerstein sketch alongside grand opera in Gotham theater. Anna Held and Maxine Elliott aid war relief efforts. Pavlova returns for four weeks at Century Opera. Emmett Corrigan leads colorful shows at Keith's palace. Ninety in the Shade thrills Knickerbocker audiences. Nazimova tragedy, The Shadow, The Fallen Idol critique, The Critic revival at Princess.
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Beau Rialto
United Press
New York
Harlem
Hobo
Jeff Davis
Hammerstein
Grand Opera
Gotham Theatre
Columbus
Emmett Corrigan
Broadway
Keith’s Palace
Ethel Barrymore
Nazimova
Sheridan
Bavarian Cardinal Defends Germany In Present Conflict
Cardinal von Bettinger archbishop of Munich argues in Chicago Tribune interview that Cardinal Mercier’s pastoral letter was meant to calm Belgians and not defy German law. He says church leaders must obey civil and military laws and questions reports that Belgian priests were executed. He defends bombardment of Rheims Cathedral only when used for military purposes.
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Germany
Belgium
Cardinal Merceir
Chicago Tribune
Cardinal von Bettinger
Munich
Mercier
von Bettinger
Rheims
Utahs New Capitol Completed in Salt Lake City
The Utah State House, completed this week, features a marble rotunda and a 150 foot dome. It houses all state government departments, with three stories and a basement. The $2,250,000 building grounds sessions for the legislature starting today.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Hatfield Signs Drastic Prohibition Bill Into Law
Governor Hatfield signs Senate Bill No. 79 revising the prohibition statute. The measure, described as the most drastic yet enacted, takes effect March 1.
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Hatfield
Charleston
W. Va
Cumberland Press Personal Notices Request
Patrons and friends are urged to telephone personals and news items to the Cumberland Press. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated by the Editor.
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Cumberland Press
Local residents noted in Cumberland area travels and hospital visits
Mrs M. Ridgeley of Cumberlain street was injured in a street car crash near Baltimore and brought home this morning. Capt and Mrs Daniel T Lechlster went to Baltimore yesterday. James Buskirk, 17, of Carroll street, is in Baltimore on business. Nelson, nine months old, son of Mrs Burr Shipley of Martinsburg, remains in Allegany Hospital for several months due to enlarged glands. C R Snapp, visiting Rosenberger family in Frederick county, has returned to Cumberland where he works as B and O Railroad fireman. Other notes: James Vorhees and family visited Mrs Robert Fowler in Martinsburg and returned Saturday. Mrs J M Weaver visited her father Daniel Younkin at Rockwood. Mrs J R Donaldson and Miss Mary Adams attended Billy Sunday meetings in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Leonard D Weedy of 218 Pennsylvania avenue are visiting in Fairmont. Mrs Harry V Fioto of Canonsburg and Mrs Kate Richards of
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Cumberlain Street
Baltimore
Daniel T. Lechlster
James Buskirk
Carroll Street
Burr Shipley
Martinsburg
Nelson
Allegany Hospital
C. R. Snapp
C. H. Snapp
Rosenberger
Frederick County
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
James Vorhees
Robert Fowler
J. M. Weaver
Daniel Younkin
Rockwood
J. R. Donaldson
Arch Street
Mary Adams
Springfield
W. Va
Philadelphia
Women and War End Notions Stir Rally in America
A Lancashire writer Mrs Havelock Ellis lecturing in America argues polygamy is impossible after the war. She urges women to educate boys for civic service and reduce marriage law to keep romance. The piece lists social visits and names from Pittsburgh to Newburg, highlighting various residents and relatives with illness and travel.
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Havelock Ellis
America
Day Of Prayer To Bring Peace In Catholic Worship
Catholic churches in Rome and across EB held special services on Sunday to pray for world peace. The observance follows a papal edict by Benedict XV and will extend to American and worldwide churches next month, marking the church’s broadest peace movement since the war began.
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Humble Crossroads Chapel
Imposing
Metropolitan Cathedral
Benedict XV
America
Catholic Church
Two Men Arrested After Chase With 600 Pints Of Liquor
Edward Harris and William Edwards were arrested by Morgantown police after a two mile chase with about 600 pints of liquor in their possession. They had loaded a wagon at Point Marion Pa and were returning to Morgantown. Bottles were packed in barrels and the men claimed to have orders for every pint. They were locked up.
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Edward Harris
William Edwards
Morgantown
W. Va
Point Marion
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