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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
1
Swedish fears of Russian advances drive talk of Sweden allying with Germany to secure a western Nordic warm water port. Copenhagen notes Sweden could provide up to a million troops if drawn into the European conflict.
London reports Capt Franz von Papen recalling German attache arrives at Falmouth aboard the Noordam. British officials seize a half bushel of his letters and bankbooks arguing safe conduct covers only the bearer. Papen asks Washington to protest to the State Department via the German ambassador. Some papers remain with authorities while final disposition awaits.
Washington dispatch reports Consul Garrels in Alexandria stating no additional details could be gleaned from Persia survivors. None witnessed the submarine.
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Two dramatic editorials and assorted notes highlight local events. Sports brief covers a recent game and a beauty chat column shares community tidbits from Mines R.R. and general classifieds.
Annapolis January 6 United States Senator John Walter Smith defeated Blair Lee as Philip P D Laird of Montgomery County won the Speakership after a 24 hour deadlock on the opening day of the 1916 session Nominated by Lee Laird carried all Democratic votes except one Lloyd Wilkinson Baltimore city The decisive vote followed an all night Baltimore city conference with Mayor Preston and John J Mahon The legislature adjourned after receiving Governor Harringtons message until next Tuesday
London reports Rev. Homer H Salisbury of Takoma Park Washington was among Persia survivors but not listed as saved while Lord Montague and 11 others landed at Malta recount the disaster. The Persia struck near 1 10 p m during dinner and sank quickly smashing lifeboats and sweeping sailors overboard. The Ningchow rescued survivors. many officers reportedly died. Alexandria dispatch notes additional lifeboats escaped.
London reports that Central Powers plan a campaign to drive Allies from Greece with Field Marshal Von Mackensen ordered toward Saloniki. Reductions and troop movements across Bukowina and Bessarabia are described amid ongoing fighting as Russians claim gains and Austrians defend positions along the front.
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 6 four children aged four to fourteen from John Morgan of New Martinsville died in a house fire of unknown origin. The children slept upstairs while the parents were downstairs. The father was fatally burned after rescuing one child and returning for another.
New York Jan 6 The American Defense Society advisory board approved resolutions urging immediate naval buildup of 48 dreadnoughts with escorts and a standing army of 200000 backed by universal obligatory service. The group warned of an emergency within 12 to 13 months and pressed a strong navy to defend the Monroe Doctrine.
The United Mine Workers abandon the case against Judge A. G. Dayton of the U S district court for the northern district of West Virginia. A M Belcher telegraphs Charleston to call off representatives who left Charleston after the decision. Congress shows little interest in reopening the case despite pressure on judiciary members.
Washington reports one United States marine wounded and one Haitian killed in an assault on the U S barracks at Port au Prince. Admiral Caperton provided the details.
London reports Col. E. M House, President Wilson's confidential messenger, arrived this morning and had breakfast with Ambassador Page, signaling ongoing diplomacy after his arrival.
Washington reports Congress may move quickly to bar Americans from traveling on belligerent ships after the Persia sinking. Bills would forbid passenger clearances for ships carrying troops and require passports to be denied to travelers on belligerent vessels. Senators from both parties debate the neutrality issue as Bryan supporters push a peace-at-any-price policy amid administration unease.
London reports labor leaders strike a heavy blow against conscription as the National Labor Congress opens. The executive committee condemns compulsory enlistment as a threat to liberty. Andrew Bonar Law and John Redmond oppose the measure, while Asquith defends it and warns of national peril. Ireland’s role, Treland and Carson oppose omission, and Sir John Simon presses voluntary service amid political upheaval.
A Madrid dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph pardoned eight Russians condemned to death through King Alfonso's intercession. The group includes seven Russians previously condemned and one other individual, as per Havas and Novoe Vremya correspondents.
The French steamer Karnak carrying 250 passengers was chased all night by a submarine near Marseilles but escaped. The vessel arrived with passengers in a hysterical state and the submarine abandoned the chase at daybreak.
London reports the German armed steamer Kingani surrendered on December 26 to the British naval expedition on Lake Tanganyika in Central Africa. The official bulletin was released last night detailing the capitulation.
Washington January 6 The Comptroller of Currency has issued a call for a statement of the condition of Nations Banks at the close of December 11.
Washington January 6 Amelia must adopt a voluntary military rig or face conscription Seere Garrison issued this warning before the House Military Affairs Committee He argued a large standing army is undesirable The continental army plan is the feasible alternative compulsory training may evolve The Senate directed Secretary Garrison to furnish full information on maintenance costs and usefulness of every army post.
New York reports representatives and sales managers at the auto show agreeing that 1916 will see higher demand for automobiles as factories run full capacity and supply cannot meet all orders.
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