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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
1
Italy faces a major aftershock crisis with martial law in the stricken area. Government reports list up to ten thousand dead and at least thirty thousand injured, with fears of higher totals as emergency efforts mobilize troops and relief funds.
Reports from Berlin and Vienna say Russian attempted to cross the Nida river were abandoned after heavy losses. Meantime German forces push a major center assault on the French to halt Alsatian advance as Hindenburg may be moved to the western front. Counts Berchtold resigns as Austrian foreign minister with Baron Rajecz to succeed him amid war tensions.
A Washington dispatch reports Congressman David J. Lewis recommended Patrick T McCann for Frostburg postmaster, succeeding Ulysses Hanna. William J. Ford was named Lonaconing postmaster, succeeding John McFarnland. McCann is a Frostburg resident and Lewis ally. Ford is a former Maryland House member and United Mine Workers activist.
The plan for the Panama canal opening celebration shifts from Hampton Roads to Cristobal. Foreign ships named Argentina Cuba Portugal Spain will participate including Wagreno Cuba Almirante Reis Cinco de Outubro Es pana. President Wilsep will depart for the event from Hamp...
A brief item notes a route or travel plan connected to San Francisco and New York dated March 5, highlighting transportation or itinerary details.
A Charleston dispatch reports Judge Keller's reversal by the Richmond based United States Circuit Court of Appeals orders the District Court to grant Fred O. Blue’s injunction to stop liquor houses from soliciting trade in West Virginia. Blue has not yet seen the Richmond opinion issued Wednesday.
Advertisement fragment promotes a wartime book with a 10 cent price from the Cumberland Post Office section. It urges readers to "Get wise" and read the book that explains the war, listed as item J-i in the notices.
Paris reports Captain von Falkenhayn, son of the German chief of the general staff, was shot dead at 2 000 feet near Amiens while reconnoitering with a pilot. A French monoplane pursued for an hour and the German crew was shot at by four musket shots. The first ball struck Falkenhayn's heart, killing him instantly.
Max W. Mercereau, once in Romney West Virginia, returns from England with a major railroad tie deal worth millions. The contract is with the British government, reflecting a shift of Baltic trade to the United States. Mercereau is tied to Valley Tie and Lumber Co. of Staunton Virginia and Johnson City Tennessee.
Police in Munhall believe a blackhand plot to kill many people was foiled when Patrolman W W Davis spotted a man placing a bomb with 12 sticks of dynamite before Tony Spinella a Homestead barber on Highth Street and McClure Avenue Fazullarri 1038 Lucas alley is detained as the suspect and detectives hunt for other gang members Fazullarri refuses to talk
Pittsburgh January 14 John Sonego burst into tears at arraignment before Magistrate Kenna prompting a pause in the hearing. John Hainey testified that Sonego offered money and other favors after receiving $100 Tuesday and feared being steered. Sonego cried for nearly an hour and could not explain his distress.
Baltimore January 14 Surveyor of the Port Robert Ravenscroft met Collector William F Stone in the same building for the first time in over two years raising speculation about the Custom House. The meeting appeared friendly and cordial as former and new port officials spoke after Steele’s recent appointment.
A five member sub committee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was authorized to take up for immediate consideration the Colombia treaty. The United States would pay Colombia 25 million dollars and express regrets over Panama's separation from Colombia. Secretary of State Bryan urged early action.
Mexico City January 14 reports from El Paso Texas say General Eulalio Gutierrez is renamed provisional president to serve the unexpired Diaz term. His reappointment enjoys general Villa support while Zapata adherents doubt acceptance.
Judge Woods granted a new trial and discharged Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Detective B L Prince who had been charged with manslaughter for shooting Leslie Creque in December 1912 during an attempted arrest. The Creque family has since filed a civil suit against Prince and the railroad.
J P Morgan & Co confirmed dispatches from Petrograd saying a group of New York banks and bankers agreed to accept short term drafts from the Russian government. Proceeds to pay for Russian exports. National City Bank is named as a participant in the group.
Judge Kelley refused to annul Mae Lawson and Walter F. Frost’s marriage until identity is proven between the Cumberland wedding in 1901 and the Baltimore man Frost. Mrs Frost accuses her husband of a prior marriage and cites sensational hotel incidents in Baltimore and Cumberland requiring proof.
Ten Cleveland youths aged 12 to 14 become wards of Rotary Club mentors amid the city’s first major big brother philanthropy. Each boy gains a guardian, new clothes, and school support as the program aims to mold them into productive citizens and potential future business leaders.
Members of the club express keen disappointment over the failed ward draw while noting the scheme has the approval of Rotary clubs across the United States and plans to expand to other areas.
United States Attorney Karch of the eastern district of Illinois is authorized to start an inquiry into published reports of fraud in the Eighteenth Illinois district during the fall elections that brought former Speaker Cannon back to Congress. Officials say few details are known and data from Terre Haute readers is awaited.
Joseph Hansel aged 75 a Union veteran farmer and stone mason died at his La Vale home from apoplexy. He formerly lived in Frostburg and Hanging Rock Romney West Virginia. Survived by children Joseph W John G Paul G Theodore Garrett Griffith Lieyd Perry W Hansel and daughters Mrs J Workman Mrs Fred Schaub Mrs Melvin Eagle Miss Ruth Trenwell and Miss Daisy Trenwell. Funeral to be held at 1 PM from his home.
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