British Admiral says Germans seek to draw U S into war
Admiral Lord Beresford argues Germany would not sink American ships without design but would use a sinking to pull the United States into war. He posits two motives: to let Germany quit with face and to ensure America enters peace negotiations as a strong commercial asset for Germany.
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United Press Staff
United Press
London
Germany
Berlin
United States
England
Lord Charles Beresford
Londred Times Daily
Gerrmany
America
Walser
Wheeler confronts pastor over Billy Sunday visit in Cumberland
At Kingaley Methodist church Mrs Isabel Wheeler urged inviting Billy Sunday to drive out saloons. Rev David G Pile argued ministers cannot force reform. moral support for Sunday depends on the Lord. The exchange sparked excitement as Wheeler champions anti liquor and suffrage activism.
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Who
Wheeler
Rev
David G. Pile
Billy
Isabel Wheeler
Mr. Pile
Cumberland
Brother Pile
Octogenarian chef faces lunacy inquiry after assault
Fort Cumberland Club chef George L Wilson, 83, fined $10 for a technical assault on Lee Lawler, will be subject to a lunacy inquiry ordered by Judge Henderson. Attorneys clash as a 12 member jury is to be impaneled. trial date not set. Wilson remains in jail awaiting proceedings.
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C. Edgar Keller
Lee Lawler
City Electrician
Fort Cumberland Club
George L. Wilson
Lawler
William McL. Somerville
Henderson
Irvine
David A. Robb
Wilson
Thomas W. Koon
John G. Miller
Messrs
Somerville
E. H. White
E. B. Claybrooke
John R. Littlefield
Robb
Harry R. Donnelly
Donnelly
Davy
Allegany County
Railroad Promises to Minimize Blocking and Whistling
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the City Police Department reach a workable understanding to curb crossings blocking and excessive whistle blowing. Police Commissioner Hummelshime reports that arrests can occur only for avoidable or unnecessary blocking lasting over five minutes. Citizens are asked to report incidents for investigation and resolution. Whistling will be limited to necessary signaling.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hummelshime
C. Lee French
French
Villa Forceful Capture of French Woman Alleged
Senator Fall urges U S intervention with Argentina Brazil and Chile to police Mexico and restore order after General Villa allegedly entered Mexico City and seized a French woman for four days while her husband fought with his colors in France. He calls Villa responsible not a mere subordinate.
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Washington
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
Senate
Fall
New Mexico
Villa
Mexico City
France
West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution Meet in Parkersburg
The thirtieth annual meeting of the West Virginia Sons of the American Revolution closed with a Washington birthday banquet. Colonel Austin Beach of the Pittsburgh Dispatch spoke. Officers elected include President Charles L. Rickman, vice president L. P. Chancellor Jr., secretary Baird Mitchell, treasurer Francis E. Michels, and historian Frank L. Burdette.
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Sons of the American Revolution of
West Virginia
Washington
Austin Beach
Pittsburg ‘Dispatch
Charles L. Rickman
Clarksburg
P. Chancellor, Jr
Parkersburg
Baird Mitchell
Wheeling
Francis E. Michels
Fairmont
Frank L. Burdette
DRINK Payetan Beer Ad Copy Summary
An OCR fragment repeats phrases about drinking Payetan beer and a Pure brand, with stray ad-like text including AadVertisem et. The readable items are promotional phrases lacking clear event or date. No identifiable persons or organizations are confirmed.
Dayton Denies Most Charges in Judicial Conduct Hearing
Judge Alston Gordon Dayton of the U S court in West Virginia testifies before the House judiciary sub committee denying most charges about his conduct. He says he knew nothing of efforts to oust his predecessor Judge Jackson and notes Roosevelt appointed him for his character after learning of him as a congressman.
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Washington
Alston Gordon Dayton
United States Court For
Northern District of
West Virginia
House Judiciary Committee
Dayton
Jackson
Senate
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers
Taft Urges Loyal Support If US Acts For Neutral Rights
Former President William Howard Taft spoke to the Washington Association of New Jersey urging unity behind the president to resist European powers that threaten U S neutral trade. He warned against jingoism and said all will unite behind the flag and common coin when action is taken.
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Morristown
N. J
United States
Europe
William H. Taft
Indians hold Bluff under siege as posse fights back
Residents of Bluff Utah prepare to withstand a siege by Piute Indians on the warpath. Men fire from windows as Indians try to set fire to the building. casualties include J C Akin of Dolores and an unidentified girl. Armies from Grayson Monticello hurry toward Bluff amid frontier alarm.
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Grayson
Utah
Bluff
Redskins
Struc
Greyson
J. C. Akin
Dolores
Jack
Monticello
Colorado-Utah
Elks Notice for Louis N. Meadows Funeral
The Frostburg lodge 0 C of Frostburg No 47 asks members to attend the funeral of Brother Louis N Meadows at lodge rooms Frostburg on Saturday at 8 45 am Interment in Martinsburg West Virginia The funeral party departs Cumberland on B and O train No 6 Thursday at one p m Hamilton Exalted Ruler.
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Frostburg Lodge
Frostburg
Ursdave
Louis N. Meadows
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland
M . Hamilicon
Man claims denture bite causes foot injury in Colorado
Glenwood Springs February 23 Emil Freidheim a rancher displays a sore foot and a dentist bill to prove he was bitten by his false teeth after sneezing in bed. He says teeth flew to the floor and two molars snapped his foot as he attempted to rescue them.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Emil Freidheim
Friedheim
Captain of the Evelyn Blamed as He Disobeyed Orders
Washington reports President Wilson says the Evelyn captain disobeyed instructions and left the advised course before the blast. Wilson and Secretary Bryan discuss the destruction amid unclear causes and diplomatic inquiries. Berlin cites Captain Smith stating a British naval boarding officer directed the course that led to the wreck.
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Washington
Wilson
Evelyn
Borkum
Bryan
Germany
England
Berlin
Smith
Russian Losses Put As High As 100000 Men Now
London reports the German war office says the Russian Tenth army was destroyed after a German East Prussia victory. More than 100,000 Russians were captured, including seven generals, with pursuit ended. French and German statements claim high allied losses in Champagne and new western front lack of developments. A Zeppelin bombed Calais area. four civilians killed and damage to rail lines. General Loyzeau de Grand Maison of France killed in recent battle.
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London
German War Office
East Prussia
Pees
Vosges
Champagne
French War Office
Calais
Paris
St. Omer
Hazebrouck
Dunkirk
Fontinettes
Fontinette
Calain
France
Loyzeau de Grand Maison
Congress Hurries Defenses Appropriation as Session Nears End
Washington reports Congress rushes to finish supply bills before adjournment. The Senate debates the army appropriation around $102,000,000 while the House pursues the fortifications bill. A naval age measure faces near approval and pension provisions are paused as time runs short.
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Congress
Senate
House
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