This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
1
Scutari, Albania largest city, fell as Montenegrin troops occupy Scutari on Lake Scutari near Cattaro. Reports note Austro-German drives in Galicia, Russian regrouping, and Italy preparing naval support for Dardanelles operations under Duke of the Abruzzi.
Seven residents of Somerset were injured and one critically hurt when a jitney bus carrying them home from a Somerset versus Frostburg ball game was struck by an automobile two miles from Garrett in Somerset county. The crash flipped the bus, pinning occupants beneath the car. victims were taken to Somerset for treatment.
An elderly woman, 72, suffered a serious injury from a fall at her residence. Dr. Daniels treated her, and she is resting as family members travel to West Virginia due to the incident.
General Jpp Angeles arrived in Washington today and went to the Villa agency to meet visitors. He denied any connection to Huerta or Carranza and affirmed his allegiance to Villa.
Washington June 29 The Comptroller of the Currency issues a call to all national banks for a statement of condition as of June 23 Harrisburg June 29 State Banking Commissioner Smith issues a call for statements from all state institutions at the close of business June 23
Cleveland Ohio June 29 Brookside Park Zoo keeper Muldoon reports a rooster named Dick with two inch antlers that curve outward end in notched points resembling elk horns The bird resides in a deer park baffling students of American fauna who cannot explain the phenomenon
Pictures from Europe near Lemberg show the Russian retreat during the two weeks before evacuation. One photo suggests the retreat was orderly while another shows young Russian officers in trenches watching the Austro German advance. Russians cite ammunition shortages and larger Austro German force as reasons. Germans from the western front are said to be in the Galician campaign with the Russian army near the Dniester.
Washington reports from Berlin indicate a favorable German reply to the American note on submarine warfare. Ambassador Gerard’s dispatch suggested Germany seeks a method to protect neutral and passenger ships while preserving submarine effectiveness. Officials hope a satisfactory arrangement could extend to the Lusitania case.
Congressman David J. Lewis plans to meet a Maryland Congressional Union deputation led by Mrs. Minnie B. Brooke in Frederick on Friday July 2. The suffragists, traveling by decorated auto, will tour towns including Boonsboro Hagerstown and Cumberland before arriving in Cumberland for a Wednesday morning meeting. Edna S. Latimer and Minna Jackson from Garrett County join the delegation.
Knights of Columbus from Parkersburg Charleston Fairmont Weston Clarksburg Grafton Cumberland Piedmont and Connellsville Pa gathered at Elkins Sunday to confer the first second and third degrees on about 35 candidates. Banquet addresses were given by Mayor A M Fredlock William J Lavelle of Tunnelton and State Deputy J M Cullinan of Wheeling.
In St John’s Minnesota on June 29 Most Rev Edward P Roche was installed as head of the archdiocese succeeding Archbishop Howley. He is the youngest archbishop in the country, just past his fortieth year and has overseen the archdiocese since Howley’s death amid a ceremony attended by many distinguished prelates. Park Street notes mention visitors Margaret and Eva Dawson of Kansas City with their mother visiting sister Mrs Co L Dukion.
Archibald J. Stewart 64, a Frostburg native who moved to Pittsburgh, died Monday. A Scotland native who settled in Frostburg 40 years ago, he will be buried in Allegany Cemetery, Frostburg. Survived by wife, two sons William and John, and five daughters Jennie Thomas Mary Patterson Maggie Ward Minnie Pfeffer and Munsey.
A fire damaged the new Maryland State Educational building but it reopened for a pre session gathering of Allegany county teachers led by County Superintendent John B. Edwards and Prof. George M. Perdew. The event precedes the Maryland Teachers Association sessions from June 29 to July 2 at Ocean City with a large Allegany county delegation in attendance.
A Berlin report recounts a German lieutenant’s letter about the Kaiser visiting a trench. After dropping his handkerchief a soldier returned it and was given cigarettes. The Kaiser told him not to use majesty but to call him comrade Wilhelm, drawing laughter from nearby troops.
A Cumberland ministerial committee met with State's Attorney Frank A. Perdew to discuss enforcing Sunday law provisions. They emphasized that warrants require on-site witnesses and said authorities should act if violations are observed, while ministers will not personally swear warrants.
In Baltimore on June 29 Governor Goldsborough waits for signals before declaring a candidacy for renomination. Rumors say he may run if encouraged, while opponents question fund-raising prospects and political backing, including O. E. Weller's influence and oystermen on the Eastern Shore opposing his stance on the oyster laws.
Stockholm reports widespread street disturbances in Moscow caused by high food prices. rioters attacked police with stones and bottles. The city commander urged calm, warned that all street meetings are forbidden, and promised measures to lower prices to prevent aiding the enemy. Civic guards ordered house doors to street entrances kept closed from 6 pm to 6 am with fines or imprisonment for violations.
George L. Eppler arrived back last night after a professional visit to Baltimore. Saul Praeger is currently in Baltimore, with both figures connected to ongoing business matters in the area.
Louis Love land the engineer died in the Erie passenger wreck at Mahoning seven miles west of Warren Ohio. Fireman Robert Olson suffered serious injuries and burns when pinned beneath the boiler and was taken to Warren Hospital. Both men were residents of Cleveland.
Frostburg Maryland June 29 Mrs Sophia Frank 82 died at 9 o clock this morning at her Hoffman home after a short illness She was a native of Barror Germany came to Hoffman 66 years ago Surviving are two sons Henry and Andrew Frank and three daughters Julia Frank Frank and Mrs Blank all residents of Hoffman She was a member of the German Church The funeral
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.