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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
London reports a Zeppelin raid with multiple large gas bags over the city. Bombs caused extensive fire and property loss while officials withheld specific casualty details from the Press bureau.
The Meese and Potomac clubs initiated preparations for the second annual water carnival on the Potomac in the city. Events include a city bowling championship, multiple water races for men women and youth, canoe races, a motor boat race, diving and a grand fireworks display. Entries close July 3 with a 50 cent fee per race.
The funeral for Upton B. McCandlish a noted West Virginia banker and former cashier of the Davis National Bank Piedmont will be held tomorrow at 3 PM in Westernport. He died suddenly yesterday in Hancock Maryland while visiting family on Memorial Day. Surviving are his wife three sons and three daughters. He was 67 and longtime civic and banking figure.
Herman Logsdon, working in Hoffman Mine near Frostburg, suffered a left leg fracture when a heavy load became loose while he loaded a mine car. He was removed to his Frostburg home at 155 Wood Street, where doctors set the fracture.
The admiralty released a casualty report after a Zeppelin raid on London. Ninety bombs fell, causing three large fires and several smaller blazes. No public buildings or fortifications were damaged. four people were killed, one badly injured, and others sustained minor wounds.
Edward Neff son of E R Neff of Fayette Street has returned to the city after graduating from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
The Edison Company joins The Cumberland power system after surveys show cheaper rates via Cumberland. Frostburg to receive electricity through a pole transmission to Glorysvill with taps for Frostburg Helkkart and Mt Savage. Frostburg plant to cease operations. Hagerstown Frederick line plans cited.
Berlin report quotes Herr Von Jagow stating Germany will defend itself by all means and that the United States should be reasonable about discussions on the Lusitania affair. He calls for freedom of the seas and accuses Britain of sea domination. Berlin sources say American policy is seen as aiding Great Britain.
In Pittsburgh at Grant boulevard and Lytton street, an auto driven by H. E. Fields of Wheeling, West Virginia, turned over onto a lawn after a collision with another car. Passengers Mrs. H. E. Fields and H. S. Bradley were rushed to Center Avenue Homeopathic Hospital with severe injuries, including a fractured skull and broken collar bone for Mrs. Fields and a fractured spine for Bradley. Nial Twigg returns to spend summer after Johns Hopkins sophomore year.
Richmond Virginia June 1 Enthusiasm marked the opening of the silver jubilee reunion of the United Confederate Veterans in the City Auditorium. Veterans many traveled far to reunion with old comrades. Governor Stuart and Mayor Ainslie welcomed guests as Commander-in-Chief Bennett H Young received hearty applause from all.
London June 1 British steamer Dixiana torpedoed off Ushant while sailing from Savannah to Swansea. The submarine used a sailing disguise to approach undetected, the skipper reported. Lloyds says Danish steamer Soborg sunk in English Channel by a German sub. crew saved.
A local chicken thief hit many roosts in Fort Collins and left officers baffled as victims claimed the same birds. Catching sight of the birds in unfamiliar yards the hens dashed straight back toward their own homes, prompting further investigation into rightful ownership.
E. S. Howard of Piedmont brother of Mrs. John F. Finan recently returned from Baltimore after an examination at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is at Allegany Hospital and tomorrow will undergo an operation by Dr. A. Leo Franklin. Many Piedmont friends and others called to inquire about his condition.
London reports Monte Zugna fell to Italian Alpine troops after a daring assault, securing a key position over Roveretto Mori and shaping the Adige valley drive toward Trent. Cortina railway center also captured in the north as Austro German offensive stalls.
President Wilson addressed a large crowd at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day urging unity as the Civil War lesson for present challenges. He avoided direct reference to the international crisis while affirming trust in his leadership and the nation’s duty ahead.
Ohio City claims its Fire Chief Wallace as the nation’s oldest active firefighter by service. Wallace completed forty six years with the Cleveland fire department and has led the department as chief since 1901.
The one hundred twelfth annual commencement of Allegany County Academy will be held at Em manuel Parish House on June 3 at o o clock P M The program includes Daisy Orchestra Y M Ge Glee Club Chopin Valse Brillante piano solo John Duke Salutation and Essay The Quest Maxie Pile Y M C A Glee Club Address Mr Albert A Doub Presentation of Diplomas by Daniel Annan Valedictory Oration The Universal Language John Duke and more The graduating class includes Maxie Anna Pile Evelyn Margaret Cole John Woods Duke Charles Edward Metz Karl Edgar Broadrup Frank Bane Vandegriff John Harry Kelso class motto Vineit guise class flower Pink rose class colors Blue and ¢Aa
Andrew Comrey, leader of the Comrey Band of Martinsburg, narrowly escaped death yesterday morning after being struck by a runaway team on West Washington Street in Hagerstown. He was seriously injured, a well known Baltimore bass player.
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