Holland Added to Nations Likely to Enter War
London reports Holland may join the Allies soon alongside Romania Bulgaria Greece and Italy. An American traveler cites German troop concentrations near the Dutch border and defense works, arguing Holland’s entry would shock Germany and affect Westphalian industry. Rumors of a German invasion of England persist as Germany claims food resilience and plans two years of war capability.
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London
Rommania
Bulgaria
Greece
Italy
Holland
Netherlands
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
the Hague
Roumania
England
Gerany
Bremen
Dingland
Rhine
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Wesel
Terrific Artillery Duel In Progress In Berlin Riots
London reports describe a fierce artillery duel along the front from the sea to the Champagne region with aeroplanes aiding gunfire. Riots in Berlin over potato shortages prompt police action as breweries limit output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Champagne
Mesailles Hurlus
Mari Therese
Immense Timber Lands Sale In Virginia West Virginia
Government payments to Aubrey Peare Jr of Baltimore president of Shenandoah Lumber and Iron Co for 22652.45 acres in Shenandoah County Virginia and Hardy County West Virginia at 3 dollars per acre totaling 67657.95 dollars. Land known as the Lee Survey once tied to Charles Carter Lee brother of General Robert E Lee. Land patent issued to James Machir in 1796 later sold to General Henry Lee Light Horse Harry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Peare, Jr
Baltimore
Shenandoah Lumber and Iron Company
Shenandoah County
Virginia
Hardy County
West Virginia
Charles Carter Lee
Robert FE. Lee
James Machir
Henry Lee
Light Horse Harry
Cleveland Fears the Jitney Bus
Cleveland officials oppose the new auto bus competition seen as a threat to the three cent street car fare. The jitney craze from the Pacific coast is spreading to Ohio with Cincinnati plans under way. Cleveland fears loss of earnings could lock in a five cent fare and hinder a possible subway for congested transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland Railway Company
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Cincinnati
Millionaire Confesses Childhood Watermelon Theft
Pasadena reports Nathan Straus, New York financier wintering there, recounts stealing watermelons as a Georgia boy. He describes an old dealer Collingsworth who sold melons to students. boys dropped dimes with rubber strings to slip the payment, and the dealer overlooked the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Cal
Nathan Straus
New York
Georgia
Collingsworth
Straus
Insurance Legislation Discussed By National Agents Group
Insurance legislation across states topped the agenda at Cleveland amid midyear sessions of the conference committee of the National Association of Insurance Agents. Members from all parts of the United States attended the briefing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Association of Insurance Agents
United States
Germany’s Threat to Blockade England Takes Effect
The article reports Admiral Von Tirpitz’s long warning that Germany would blockade England using Kiel fleet destroyers and submarines once English waters are declared a war zone. The British Admiralty dismisses the claim, with German officials insisting the blockade will become effective on the announced day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral von Tirpitz
Germany
England
English
Kiel
von Tirpitz
Notable Tennis Cracks Set for Sixteenth Indoor Tourney
Notable tennis cracks will compete tomorrow in the sixteenth annual indoor lawn tennis tournament at the Seventh Regiment Armory. The singles champion will receive the Seventh Regiment cup, last won by Grand in 1912 and by G. F. Touchard in 1913 and 1914. a Touchard victory would make the trophy his property. Entries include I. C. Wright and A. S. Dobson of Boston. King Smith will act as referee.
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New York
Seventh Regiment Armory
Regiment
Grand
G. F. Touchard
Touchard
I. C. Wright
A. S. Dobson
Boston
King Smith
Willard Recommended Him Named Fireman at Mt View Hospital
Willard of Brunswick was appointed Tuesday fireman at Montevue Hospital Frederick to replace Ernest Utterback. The appointment was recommended by Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Willard
Brunswick
Montevue Hospital
Frederick
Ernest Utterback
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Miss Millman Presents La Rusee Dance Debut in Cumberland
Miss Lydia Cole Millman will debut a new Russian and American dance La Rusee at the Wertheimer building on Monday evening February 15. Demonstrations include the High Jinks by young performers Catherine Uideker and Robert Kean, plus Rouli-Rouli pairs by local students. About 500 invitations issued, signaling a likely successful season event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertheimer
Lydia Cole Millman
Cumberland
Catherine Uideker
Robert Kean
Alma Niedballa
Ralph Rk. Bowden
Regina Ryland
Thomas Wiley
Russel Bortz
Helen Kean
Ralph Baird
Mary Wallman
Clayton Matthews
Loretta Conley
Joseph Read
John M. Read
English plan to paralyze German commerce discussed
London February 11 Premier Asquith told the House of Commons that measures to paralyze all German commerce are being considered by the English government. He cited flagrant breaches of international warfare rules and indicated a blockade along the German coast by British warships, with about sixty percent of British wounded recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bukowina
Carpathians
Prezemsyl
Carpathian
Hungary
Petrograd
Lodz
Kalicz
Asquith
House of Commons
Germany
Boy Badly Scalded While At Play
Eight year old Frank Widdows son of James E Widdows laborer 17 Goodman alley was badly scalded yesterday when a teakettle of boiling water was overturned while he and a younger brother played with a sled. He suffered serious burns to arm and leg but is expected to recover under Dr William L Burns care.
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Frank
James E. Widdows
Goodman Alley
William L. Burns
Meical
Winter Coats Offered At Low Prices In Store
About 65 new winter coats advertised with prices from 2.50 to 8.50. Claims all merchandise is latest model and unused, with many coats valued at 25 to 30 dollars.
Body Arrives From Texas for Local Funeral
The body of Charles E. Christie aged 25 from Dallas Texas was taken to the home of his uncle Lee Chaney 203 Baltimore Avenue. The funeral will be at 10 o clock tomorrow with Rev David G Pile of Kingsley M E Church officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Christie was the youngest son of A S Christie of near Twiggtown, a former city resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Christie
Dallas
Texas
Lee Chaney
Baltimore Avenue
David G. Pile
Kingsly M. EK
Rose Hill
Mr. Christie
A. S. Christie
Twiggtown
New Spring Wearing Apparel Arrives in Spring Styles
Dozens of handsome outfits arrive daily in the suit department with new gowns coats and suits for spring. The article notes an awakening to brighter fashions and invites readers to visit to see the latest models regardless of purchase plans.
Munson Family Dance at Masonic Temple This Evening
Society notes a regular monthly dance by the Munsons at the Masonic Temple scheduled for tonight February 12. The item highlights the community social event and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsons
Masonic Temple
NO COMPROMISE ON SHIPPING BILL
President Wilson after a conference with Senators Fletcher Simmons and Representative Kit chin announced no agreement on the Shipping bill. Also listed are residents of Jacobs Creek Krainsburg Cumberland and Cumberland and transfers of Fayette Bedford Frostburg property including Wiesel to Kerber Webster to Webster and Bone to Wagner with nominal sums.
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Washington
Fletcher
Simmons
Representative Kitchin
Wilson
Joseph P. Wiesel
William B. Kerber
Fayette Street
Annie V. Stottler
G. W. Webster
Annie C. Webster
Bedford Street
Timothy Bone
Mary L. Wagner
Frostburg
Texan yields corn cob pipe to confront holdup man
In Dallas and Texarkana incidents, residents purchase corn cob pipes and police whistles to deter crime. W. E. Welcome aimed a cob pipe at a holdup man who fled down an alley in Texarkana, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Personal notices of travels and visits
Dr. C Wood Beachy and Mrs Beachy left for New York for several days. Albert A Doub departed for Winchester to speak at the Reuss banquet. W Woodin Hanly left for a lumber camp near Mc Neill West Virginia for a few days. Rev Father Benedict returned from Pittsburg after a few days. Miss Elizabeth Harper of Martinsburg visits Miss Margaret Marty 92 Independence Street. Mrs Ida Besley stays with her sister Mrs Sue Bootman in Hancock.
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C. Wood Beachy
New York
Albert A. Doub
Winchester
W. Woodin Hanly
McNeill
W. Va
Father Benedict
Pittsburg
Elizabeth Harper
Martinsburg
Margaret Marty
Independence Street
Ida Besley
Sue Bootman
Hancock
Theatre Notes Sparks in Pittsburg Opening Season
The Davis Theatre in Pittsburg will open next week. Julie Herne leads a New York stock company. Doris Keane plans a Western tour in Romance. Mrs Vernon Castle returns to Watch Your Step. What's Going On, a Shu bert produced musical farce. Leslie Carter in vaudeville with Zaza. Patrick Campbell to revive The Second Mrs Tanqueray in New York. Our Daily Bread by Thompson Buchanan to be produced by A H Woods. Fiske engaged by James K Hackett to play Lady MacBeth.
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Davis Theatre
Pittsburg
Julie Herne
New York
Doris Keane
Patrick Campbell
Mrs. Tanqueray
Thompson Buchanan
A. H. Woods
Theatre Notes On New London To New York Stage Transfers
A London play titled The Man Who Stayed Home opens in New York as The White Feather. Phyllis Neilson Terry will headline The Adventure of Lady Ursula. Robert Hilliard may star in The Man Who Came Back. Stella Wir alfy to perform as a dancer in a musical. Touring company of Peg On My Heart earns near $1000. Charlies Balsar, 34, dies in Jackson Michigan. The Lady of the Lake team up, and Maid in America opens at the Winter Garden with a large cast.
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London
New York
Phyllis Neilson-Terry
Lady Ursula
Anthonyvy Hope
Isgs
Klaw and Erlanger
Robert Hilliard
Man
Jules Melchert Goodman
Stella Wiralfy
Arnold Niralfy
Wiralfy Brothers
J. Hartley Manners
Charlies Balsar
Jackson
Mich
Mrs. Fiske
Julia Marlow
Annie Russell
Offer
Famous Players
Frederick Donaghey
Will M. Hough
Chicago
Harry Askin
Salisbury Field
Winter Garden
America
Mile
Zie
Blossom Seeley
Nora Bayes
Maud Lambert
Yvette
Charles J. Ross
Lew Brice
John Sparks
Bert Clarke
Harry Carroll
Hancock Street To Be Improved In Frederick Town
Residents and visitors have long complained about Main Street Hancock. A meeting of property owners approved paving from the Methodist Church alley to Creager alley and along the state road on both sides. Commissioners plan enhanced street construction with state involvement. Gurgess Gilleece and Commissioner Peck inspected Frederick streets to choose materials.
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Hancock
Bursess and Town Commissioners
Copal Church
State Commission
Gurgess Gilleece
Peck
Frederick
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Millionaire
Willard
McMullen Bros
New Spring
John Kenry Wiliams and
Minnie Emme Specht
Jacobs Creek, Pa
Robert Morgart
Stella Elizabeth Miller
Krainsburg
Charley Henry Wilson
Minnie Barnes
John William Starner
Gertrude M. Warner
Leslie Carter
Clothing Department
Norfolk
Neumones
Russia
Household Department
Swift
Watt Sidan
Specind
Hancock Street
Citizens Garage
the Citizens Garage
N. Mechanic St
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