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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports indicate officials believe the note to Germany may avert a break with the United States. Ambassador Bernstorff appeared cordial yet reticent as press asked about the crisis. German circles say peace is now likely and cordial ties could be restored.
Washington notes formal demand that Germany take measures to safeguard American lives and ships on the high seas. It reiterates the Lusitania incident and states the case rests on humanity and law, with Bryan resigning over not signing the note.
Baltimore dispatch reports Governor Goldsborough and KE Weller held a long discussion on the Republican gubernatorial situation. Weller's entrance unsettles allies, while some believe the Governor may head to a conference of his supporters to decide on another renomination bid.
Richmond Va June 11 The heated battle over a 30 percent salary cut for officers of the Supreme Conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs ended with a 230 to 228 by law change vote amid a long secret ballot. about 600 delegates cast ballots and officer elections continued today as the outcome appeared linked to the salary measure.
Berlin June 11 the second American note was corrected and delivered to Von Jagow at 1 05 this afternoon due to earlier cable errors. Also reported is Milwaukee’s odd note about Pine River Dairy’s 1914 income tax and a three cent check to fund a battleship.
Frostburg reports a 11:30 AM cave in at Hoffman Mine No 3. Edward Conroy age 26 of Eckhart is dead, three others injured including George Brode and William Bolt. Allen Anderson escaped. Conroy leaves a wife and three children. Bolt and Brode also have families.
Washington reports the Census Bureau will cooperate with the three county illiteracy campaign in Maryland. Data on residents who cannot read or write will be shared confidentially with campaign leaders, not disclosed publicly. Similar efforts have started in other states, with the bureau noting it records literacy without releasing names.
Seven young women completed training at Cook Hospital Nurses' Training School in Fairmont West Virginia. Dr L D Howard delivered the class address. Graduates named include Mary Moore Brown Cumberland Maryland Martha Morris Zearley Point Marion Pennsylvania Lillian Marsh Dotson Pearl Dotson Crochran Greenwood West Virginia Loutricia Snyder Baker Pullman West Virginia Gladys Musgrave Starr Harrisville West Virginia Adam Palliser Hemsley Boyce West Virginia.
Petrograd dispatches report a major Russian victory in the eastern front. Russian forces drove Von Linsingen back across the Dneister after a brutal battle near East Stryj, seizing nearly 200 officers and over 6,000 men and taking 2,000 prisoners north of Stryj. Austro-German units were driven toward Lemberg and behind the Stanislau–Lemberg line, while Serbian troops reportedly moved toward the Adriatic from Sofia with Elbashan near sea access in reach.
Samuel Gompers states labor aims for peace but warns the U S may be drawn into conflict. He calls for public understanding of international relations and insists Americans should not have their lives risked unnecessarily.
Globe-Democrat reports Speaker Champ Clark reacted calmly to news of Secretary Bryan's resignation. Clark, at home in Bowling Green, said it did not matter to him whether the resignation was accepted. He offered no comment beyond "Not a bit. Thank you."
Nine training camps opened across Canada to prepare 100000 men for overseas service. Camps span from 300 acres to 10 miles square, located in Aldershot Nova Scotia Sussex New Brunswick Valcartier Ontario Barriefield Niagara London Sewell Manitoba Saskatchewan Calgary Vernon Alberta BC. Officers and noncommissioned officers wounded in service will be sent to several camps to assist training.
London reports two British torpedo boats Nos 10 and 12 were sunk by a German submarine off the English coast. Survivors total 41. full crews were 35 and 85 respectively, with 29 and ? missing. Details note Nos 10 12 displacement, speed and length. both built in 1906.
In Morgantown West Virginia on June 11 a panic broke out when six white mice were released in the Strand theatre. Women clambered to seats and rushed for the doors, forcing the audience to be dismissed while workers captured the rodents.
Edison Eco advertisement announces a sale at 80 North Liberty Street with emphasis on electrical products during June. Reads like a local storefront promo for household goods and energy efficient options.
Washington June 11 William Jennings Bryan issues an appeal to the American people urging consideration before judging his resignation as Secretary of State. He frames himself as a proponent of a diplomacy of persuasion and calls for leadership to move from war toward peace. He plans a separate appeal to German Americans and notes he will discuss the case further if needed. He described chopping an eighteen inch tree during a country ride as part of his recent exercise.
Emmanuel Johnson, a saloon keeper and local politician, was captured in Meyersdale, Pa., and brought back to Lonaconing after fleeing following the death of Cordelia Deremer from a fractured skull when struck on the National Pike near Narrows Park. He claimed intent to surrender but feared public backlash. Johnson had fled after leaving Deremer in her home with escort John Clise. Deremer died the next morning.
Lonaconing Maryland June 11 all contests at the twenty third annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association convention were canceled due to lack of entries. Only Midland Fire Company entered the reel race. A large all night ball hosted by Good Will Fire Company drew about 250 couples and more than 1500 in attendance. The event drew attendees from Frostburg Midland Barton Westernport Piedmont Cumberland Keyser Meyersdale with Conners Orchestra supplying music. Elected officers included A G Kelch Raspeburg president David Dehan Baltimore service president William We Westminster secretary Ward Stevenson Lonaconing treasurer and W H A Hamilton Hagerstown trustee for five years.
Lawsone told reporters they may quote him that the last note to Germany was not altered after Bryans resignation was accepted but not yet effective, and that Bryan had read it finally.
Eyler's at 63 N Centre Street advertises home grown strawberries with phone ordering options. Contact details appear in the local notice style. The fragment signals a retail fruit offer and customer call to action.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 11 The Council of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia at its session today adopted a mining pension plan for aged clergymen. This plan provides a minimum pension of 600 dollars after clergymen reach the age of 70 and may be increased at the option of the diocese.
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