Growing Anger Against Americans In Germany
Reports from Karl Von Weigand describe intensifying anti American sentiment across Germany with Berlin as the sharpest focus. German press accuses the United States of siding with the Allies and portrays Americans as hostile, while U.S. diplomats face growing criticism and pressure as thousands of Americans depart Berlin for safety.
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Germany
New York
Karl von Weigand
United Press
Berlin
United States
Weigand
Judge Dayton Opposed UMWA Heavily Says Witness
James Oates, UMWA organizer, testified before a House subcommittee that Federal Judge G Dayton of the Northern District of West Virginia spoke derisively of the United Mine Workers calling them a criminal conspiracy and urging jail for UMWA leaders. Van Hittner testified Dayton rebuked officers for their attire and accused him of acting for operators against the coal industry.
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Charleroi
United Mine Workers of America
A. M. Belcher
Charleston
W. Va
Dayton
United Mine Workers
Oates
Colliers
John P. White
White
United States
van Hittner
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Brewery Workers Oyster Roast Attracts Large Crowd
Cumberland brewery workers held their annual oyster roast in the Eagles’ hall with Local 265 sponsoring. The Boys’ Band led by Fradiska performed after a street concert at Baltimore and Center, while Ed. Clark entertained with old time negro songs. Committee members included Reichert McKnight Shinholt Rahrig Robinson Aman and Mackert.
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Joseph Fradiska
Baltimore
Center Streets
Homer Wise
Fradiska
United Brewery Workers
Ed. Clark
William CC. Reichert
J. R. McKnight
L. J. Shinholt
M. F. Rahrig
William Robinson
George Aman
George Mackert
Rue” Alien
Ship Purchase Bill Faces First House Test
The Ship Purchase bill faced its initial House test this morning with 181 votes for and 126 against on a motion to limit debate to six hours, signaling initial administrative support and opposition.
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Washington
House
Evidence of the Wilhelmina Owners Sent to England
The Wilhelmina owners’ evidence that the ship carries foodstuffs for non-combatants was forwarded to Ambassador Page for London to justify release. The State Department also sent the German ambassador’s proposal offering to halt submarine attacks if Britain stops hindering food shipments.
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Washington
Wilhelmina
State Department
Ambassador Page
London Foreign Office
Foreign Office
New Ruling Tightens Cattle Shipments Nationally
Washington highlights a new Agricultural Department order banning livestock shipments for slaughter within 48 hours from regions east of the Mississippi and north of Tennessee. Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont, Maine and the District of Columbia may ship after affidavits of farm exposure. Another rule defines immediate slaughter as within 48 hours and bans transport in any U S area after February 17 unless cars are disinfected.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Vermont
Maine
District of Columbia
United States
Lloyd George states allied war cost at ten billion pounds
London reports Lloyd George told the House of Commons the allied war expenditures would reach two billion pounds sterling ($10,000,000,000) in the current year. He said Britain spends more than France and Russia and warned the war is the most expensive in material, men and money ever waged.
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London
France
Russia
Himelf
Paris
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Great Britain
Lloyd George
Menke Predicts Jack Johnson Victory Over Jess Willard
Frank G. Menke argues Johnson will win with ease if the fight occurs on the level. He cites endurance of the negro race and Johnson's performances against Moran and Langford, asserting Willard faces a physically capable Johnson despite age and dissipation rumors.
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Menke
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Frank G. Menke
New York
Johnson
Willard
Williard
Moran
Sam Langford
Joe Jeanette
Langford
German Breweries Ordered to Curtail Malt Use
Berlin reports the Bund esrath has ordered breweries to cut malt use again so more barley remains for public needs. A Lokel Anzeiger correspondent returning from the Eastern front says eleven Russian divisions were destroyed or defeated in recent fighting. German shipping circles allege British submarines may sink neutrals to drag them into the war and that Britain has sown mines along its coast to deter German subs.
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Berlin
Bundesrath
Lokel Anzeiger
Elderly Lutheran Pastor Weds Younger Bride in Breezewood
The Rev Charles Wesley Sechrist 57 wed Margaret KE Jenkins 28 at St Pauls Lutheran parsonage on Baltimore Ave in Hagerstown area. The Rev Sechrist, widower 67, has just taken charge at Breezewood Lutheran Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Martin Luther Enders.
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Charles Wesley Sechrist
Breezewood
Everett
Margaret KE. Jenkins
Sylvan
Hancock
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Baltimore Avenue
Martin Luther Enders
W C T U Monthly Meeting Set For Tomorrow
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular monthly session tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the Trinity M E Church South in South Cumberland.
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Trinity M. FE
South
Cumberland
Pre Lenten Dance Hosted by Prof Daisy at South Mechanic
A large crowd attended a dance last night at Prof. George R. Daisy hall on South Mechanic street. The event ran until twelve o'clock with all enjoying the lively program.
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George R. Daisy
South Mechanic Street
Floods and Earth Tremors Threaten Central Italy Again
After the Avezzane quake, central Italy faces renewed seismic shocks and floods. In Camp Outdoors Citiducale, 2900 residents live in open amid torrential rain while the Tiber rises to 57 feet. Damage includes collapsed walls and a threatened staircase in Rome.
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Rome
Avezzane
Italy
Citiducale
Prvvnes
Aquila
Rieta
St Peters
Trastevere
Monteverde
Heavy export demand lifts May wheat past 161
Chicago reports heavy export buying pushing May wheat to an opening price of 161½ cents, about 2 cents above yesterday’s close. The price quickly climbs toward 163¾ cents as trading starts.
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Chicago
Burglars Strike Three Offices in Wright Richardson Row
Last night intruders forced entry into the offices of Thomas G. Pownall A H Amick and George W Grose in the Citizens National Bank building on South Center Street They pried at a safe in Amick using a large bar and scattered contents in Grose's office while Pownall's window was broken but no money was taken Police believe an organized gang is at work though no clues have surfaced and Pownall says the burglars chose a poor money area.
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Wright Richardson and Co
Citizens National Bank
Thomas G. Pownall
A. H. Amick
George W. Grose
South Center Street
Pownall
Amick
Grose
Amos W Miller Dies After Ohio Operation
Amos W Miller 50 formerly of Cumberland died this morning at Allegany Hospital after an operation in Cleveland Ohio. He was brought home last Sunday and was a member of Eagles Aerie No 302 of Zanesville Ohio. He leaves four sons Bruce James Charles and Lester all of Cumberland. His body rests with sister Mrs John M Stickley 197 Federal Street. The local Eagles Aerie and Stein Undertaking handle the funeral with time to be announced.
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Amos W. Miller
Ohio
Allegany Hospital
Cleveland
Miller
Order of Eagles Aerie No. 302
Zanesville
Bruce E
James R
Charles W
Lester P. Miller
Cumberland
John M. Stickley
Federal Street
Aerie of Eagles
Stein Undertaking Establishment
Pastor hosts annual dinner for choir and orchestra in Meyersdale
Rev. Father J. J. Brady of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church Meyersdale welcomed the church choir and the accompanying orchestra for their annual dinner held last Thursday evening.
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J. J. Brady
SS. Philip and James Catholic Church
Get wise Read the book that tells you about the war
An advertisement for a book available from The Cumberland Press office urges readers to learn about the war. The notice highlights a price of ten cents and encourages purchase.
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Cumberland Press
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William Porter
William Reichert
Joseph Bragg
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Frank Moran
Rimgside
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