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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
1
London June 23. Lemberg fell to General Mackensen's Austro German forces after heavy fighting as Russians evacuated the city. The Russian and Austrian reports clash on victory margins with thousands of prisoners taken and heavy losses reported near Stanislau, Czernowitz, and Nismof.
Washington reports a two shock earthquake near midnight registered by Georgetown observatory. Officials say the tremors were mild with sliding strata as the cause. The quakes harmed areas across California and Lower California, killing about twenty people in Mexicali Calexico and El Centro and causing extensive property damage under martial law. The region remains quiet with no further tremors expected.
At the regular meeting of the Marquette Social Club of South Cumberland in St Marys Hall St Marys Heights officers were elected for the ensuing term F J Brookman president James Smith vice president Miss Nora O Leary secretary and Miss Mary Johnson treasurer A committee was named to plan the fourth anniversary celebration to be held in early July The new officers will be installed in July A social hour followed the business session
George Fish of Westernport married Miss Katie Mivan daughter of Mrs Julia Sullivan of Eckhart at Michael's Catholic Church parochial residence. The ceremony was performed by Rev Richard O'Neil. The bride wore a blue dress with white hat and red white roses.
In Alderson on June 23 Libby Dunbar and Caperton Dixon canceled their wedding after failing to agree on where to live. A prearranged feast and license were in place when an hour before the ceremony they drove to decide, but returned still apart. Dixon, who had two prior wives, left saying he would lose his independence if he yielded.
Another transfusion operation was performed this morning on Chester Lee French, superintendent of the Cumberland division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, at the Protestant Home and Infirmary in Baltimore. Since the last operation one volunteer gave a quart of blood and Mr. French has shown marked improvement. the latest procedure aims to accelerate his recovery.
In Westernport Maryland on June 23 Robert B Stegmaier of Cumberland secretary of the Underwriters Association for Western Maryland married Nellie C Laughlin daughter of Mrs Mary A Laughlin of Luke. The ceremony occurred at 9 this morning in St Peter’s Catholic Church. Stegmaier is a son of Mr and Mrs Ignatius B Stegmaier of Cumberland.
William J. Bryan launched a peace campaign in New York addressing an anti-war labor meeting. He criticized New York papers for pro allies, faulted Roosevelt for naval build up, Taft for League to Enforce Peace ties, and Wilson’s foreign policy. Also on stage were Meyer London and Joseph L. Cannon.
Frankfort dispatch reports wartime prisoner tallies from West Galicia and the Carpathians. It cites 1 017 000 Russian prisoners captured, plus 250 000 French, 24 000 English, 40 000 Belgians, and 50 000 Servians held in central camps, totaling 1 385 000 POWs.
A meeting is planned at City Hall for the twenty one midwives in the city. Health Officer Max J. Colton will arrange a physician talk on how to care for mother and baby during confinement. The event begins a series of department health talks and notes midwives currently require examination to practice.
The ashes of Fred Gerbing the Cumberland cigarmaker who died by suicide last week by jumping from a railroad bridge into the Ohio River were buried today in Rose Hill Cemetery. Gerbing had recently left the city and his family lives at 280 North Mechanic Street.
June 23 notes the Prince of Wales celebrating his twenty first birthday and assumes personal control of the Duchy revenues, with about 5 million dollars saved. Reports discuss royal family finances, marriages for suitable alliances, and potential future heirs amid wartime constraints.
Baltimore June 23 suffrage leaders plan to meet Congressmen Lewis at his Cumberland home or in Washington to press support for the suffrage amendment bill. A July 3 meeting request was rejected for Washington but delegates seek a Cumberland visit and a clear reply. Edna Latimer may travel to get a reason for the delay.
Chicago on June 23 reported the first lunch car in the west was attached to the golf special. The car features a long white enamel counter and high seats with six waiters ready to serve a quick meal to outbound golfers, promising a popular novelty aboard the noon departure.
Lonaconing Md June 23 At the twenty sixth annual Frederick District Epworth League convention Joseph W Young of Center Street Cumberland was elected president Other officers named include Richard W Thrush Bertha Michaels M H Keller Ethel Somers Nan Jefferies Nell Johnson Daisy Cline The meeting features devotions discussions on Personal Work recreation and culture and a principal address by Rev Joseph Dawson The convention hosts anticipate strong growth and hospitality from Lonaconing with attendance described as encouraging.
Berlin dispatch reports a major clash near Rossieny Russia where German artillery decimated advancing Russian columns. Heavy shellfire left thousands dead or wounded and forced mass surrender, while German troops sustained minimal losses in the engagement.
Cumberland’s three Masonic lodges will exemplify the third degree tomorrow at 4 30 p m with local and visiting members. About 20 from James W Bowers Lodge Hancock will arrive by car and Hagerstown plans a large contingent. Dr George E Lewis Rockville Md most illustrious grand master and other officers will attend with visiting dignitaries.
Washington June 23 The state department has received a note from England on British efforts to mitigate hardships for neutrals from the blockade order against Germany Acting Secretary Lansing said he had not read the contents and would not publish it yet He said it would first be read in London
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