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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
1
Ten Russian aircraft were shot down with crews killed or captured in the Lodz Lowicz district. Russian aviators have been active but exposed to German guns during the past three days. General operations at a standstill due to bad weather. Austrians reportedly forced back in Bukowina. Western front notes: more bombs dropped on Dunkirk as the sole development.
Austria urges a new mobilization to defend Vienna and Budapest and attack Servia. Thousands previously rejected are to be enrolled with only the truly unable to shoot exempted. Home Guard roles, outdated rifles, and recalled officers shape the plan.
The French government ordered 30 tons of cocoa from Pennsylvania Chocolate Company in Pittsburgh to supply cocoa for soldiers in the trenches. The contract, awarded by the Pittsburgh foreign trade commission, marks the first such order from a warring power and is to be shipped promptly, with first shipments due around January 20.
Police arrested John Parker on North Mechanic street as the primary suspect in the September 17 robbery of the Central Hardware store. Officers Eisenhauer Nicely and Flannagan secured evidence, with Parker to appear before Magistrate Heck on Monday at 2. Entrance was made through a back window on Frederick street. 12 pistols were stolen along with flashlights knives and ammunition. A pistol matching those stolen was previously given to a woman and sold by Parker, and H S Oster of the hardware company identified the guns. A wider search for more stolen goods will continue. Parker had remained in the city throughout.
The Mercantile Corporation of Dayton bid 9 347 882 for furnishing 9 000 000 000 stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers to the post office over four years starting July 1. The Mid-West Supply Company of Cleveland bid 8 152 585. No award has been made.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Clark predicting a Democratic win in 1916 based on the administration's legislative record. The forecast follows the third annual convention of the Women's National Democratic League in Washington.
Washington report states Senator Penrose does not oppose an inquiry and will push for an amendment to probe his primary Alabama campaign where Underwood defeated Hobson. It notes Underwood’s close ties to Penrose and hints at possible explosive disclosures. Palmer and Pinchot were contenders in the recent election.
Mrs Rob ert Van Looy wife of a Belgian reservist and her three children were found strangled to death at their home in Montreal. Neighbors reported no sign of life for two days prompting police to break in. The husband had left Canada to join Belgian forces. The victims include two girls aged nine and seven and a two year old boy. There were few signs of a struggle and authorities believed the killings occurred in their sleep.
A three judge federal court in San Francisco declared Arizona’s anti alien employment act invalid. The ruling holds the measure violates the fourteenth amendment by restricting the right to labor and equal protection.
United States Senator George T. Oliver told the Credit Men's Association luncheon in Baltimore that excessive and restrictive laws burden the public and raise living costs. He said interstate commerce enforcement adds railroad expense, ultimately borne by shippers and travelers, citing a mileage book price rise from 20 to 22.50 dollars.
London reports the German military government of Belgium officially denies arresting Cardinal Mercier the Belgian member of the Sacred College The denial follows rumors that he was arrested for a pastoral letter urging Belgians not to recognize German rule Vatican inquiry was started by Pope Benedict to protest if the arrest is proven.
St Paul system begins test electrification costing 13 million dollars on 440 main line miles from Avery to Harlowtown Montana. Officials say Chicago to Pacific coast could be electrically operated in a few years. Great Falls Montana hosts the main power plant under a Montana Power Company agreement. Trains will be hauled by giant electric locomotives.
Chicago reports durum wheat sold to Italy at 1.99 a bushel delivered, a new price record as US supply tightens. Pittsburgh notes flour futures rise 25 cents a barrel to 7.25, the largest one-day increase since wartime price moves began.
Berlin reports the German press bureau states Austrian submarine activity pushed the French admiral in the Adriatic to withdraw ships from the Strait of Otranto. The French plan to attack Cattaro in Dalmatia is postponed to next spring.
Vienna officials announce an upcoming exhibition of artistic models for ladies costumes and millinery opening February 15 under Austrian government protection. Americans interested are invited to visit Vienna for the event.
General Villa plans an eight hour operation against Carranza garrisons at Naco and Douglas opposite Arizona. He will expose American towns to eight hours of fire before his troops enter Sonora. Villa notes he traveled from Juarez toward Casas Grandes with 8000 troops, seeking to end border fighting. Meanwhile four Mexican gunboats withdraw to a Yucatan cove awaiting the outcome of the factions’ battle.
Philadelphia January 8 Billy Sunday and his wife Ma Sunday greet former president Taft. John Wanamaker introduces them. Taft smiles big and shakes Billy Sunday’s hand. The three talk for about fifteen minutes in a cordial meeting.
Adam Snyder, 20, previously paroled from Huntingdon Reformatory, is charged with murdering Mrs. Rebecca Port of Neffs Mills. He was found in Barre Public Schoolhouse after a lengthy manhunt. Blood stained clothing and a bloody weapon tied to the crime, alleged to have occurred after Snyder attacked Mrs Port and slit her throat. Snyder fled seven miles before being cornered by posse and constables. He had prior arrest for larceny and horse theft in Johnstown.
Alfred Nerinex provisional burgomaster Louvain says U S aid prevented famine after the German occupation. Belgians face food shortages as exports are blocked and travel restricted. Relief workers move freely while German authorities guard rations and communications.
Charterot Pa January 8 An nouncement says Eclipse and Alice mines of Pittsburg Coal near Roscoe will restart next Monday employing 500 to 600 men each. American Sheet and Tinplate resumes next Monday with 1 500 workers. Monongahela River Consolidation and Coke docks 12 and 13 resume after union work. Pittsburg Steel finishing plans at Monessen employ 1 390 men.
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