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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1915

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Russia to Carry On War With New Energy, No Peace

The manifesto from Galicia declares that Russia will press the war until victory, with unity of people, empire and military, denying peace talks amid war reports from Berlin. News from Berlin notes Austro-German advances toward Russian territory north of Lemberg and gains along the Gnila Lipa. Italian forces push through Riva district into Austrian lands by Lake Garda, scaling 5,000 to 8,000 foot passes and moving into Ledro valley toward Ponale River.

Russia Galicia Toussia Berlin Deramykin Hfal Harmy Victoria Sweden In Tageblatt Kholm Montenegro Albania Austria Bojana Lemberg von Lingingen Gnila Lipa Dniester Italicz Riva Lake Garda Carone Mountain Ledro Ponale Lake Ledro

Famous Fenian Leader Donovan Rossa Dies in New York

Jeremiah Don ov an Rossa known as O Don ov an Rossa Irish patriot and Fenian leader died in St Vincent s Hospital New York after months of illness He spent years banished from Britain and its possessions and continued to vow war on England He was born in County Cork in 1831 as Amiah O Don ov an and later aligned with John Mitchel James Stephens and John O Mahony in the Fenian movement lasting influence in Irish revolutionary circles.

New York Jeremiah ‘Donovan O’donon Rossa St. Vincent’s Hospital Aten Island O'Donovan Rossa United States Britain Queen Victoria England County Cork Amiah O'Donovan Rossa Young Movement John Mitchel Mitchel Daniel O'Connell Clark Phoenix Literary Society James Stephens John O'Mahony Fenian Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood Dublin Irish People America

Governor Sle Pardon Power Comment on Leo M. Frank

York dated June 30 Governor Sle has pardoned Leo M. Frank if asked did not feel at liberty to exercise pardoning power when such request was made Frank's lawyers sought clemency and the governor spoke here today Georgia's former chief executive commented on the issue.

York Slehave Leo M. Frank Frank Georgia Wien Uch

Man Escapes Custody Jumping From Bridge

Lisville Pa June 30 Richard 22 of Brookvale Uniontown tried to dive four feet into the river to escape a jail transfer on Main Street Bridge. He leaped from the officer's sight into the Yough River but surfaced and eluded Constable R E Stillwagon downstream.

Lisville Richard Brookvale Uniontown Sky R. E. Stillwagon Main Street Youngiogheny

Jealous Negro Husband Fires After Alleged Affair

Frostburg Maryland residents report three pistol shots near Park avenue last midnight. Sheppard Dunn colored shot Harry Sprigg colored in the Hotel Gladstone laundry and turned himself in to Officer Bone. Sprigg denies provocations and says Dunn shot him deliberately after lingering suspicions about Sprigg and Dunn’s wife.

Frostburg Park Avenue Sheppard Dunn Harry Sprigg Sprigg Gladtone Dunn Bone Cumberland

Fourth of July Weather Promised Nationwide Excluding Oregon

Washington reports fair weather promised for the July 4 holiday for every U S. section except Oregon where conditions are uncertain. The Weather Bureau indicates clear skies and comfortable temperatures to aid holiday celebrations nationwide.

Washington Weather Bureau Oregon

Carrington in Conference with Goldsborough Sparks Gossip

Baltimore, June 30. Governor Goldsborough and Edward C. Carrington met behind closed doors at the Rennett Hotel to discuss the Republican gubernatorial situation. The nature of the talks was not revealed, but speculation runs that it concerned the Governor’s renomination and political strategy.

Baltimore Goldsborough Edward C. Carrington Rennett Carrington Rennett At & O O. E. Weller State Roads Commission Government House Annapolis Weeler Carington Mr. Carrington William F. Stone Mr. Weller M. Weller

Auto and Train Crash Kills Boy and Harms Four

Fairmont W Va June 30 One dead and three injured when a fast automobile crashed into a Baltimore and Ohio express train at Morgan s crossing one mile from Mannington yesterday afternoon Leo Toothman 12 son of KE C Toothman Metz W Va was killed and his father 50 fatally hurt Alva Toothman 48 of Belmont Ohio brother of BE C Toothman and Miss Auda Ash 22 of Glovers Gap W Va were also injured

Fairmont W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Express Morgan’s Crossing Mannington Yesterdass KE. C. Toothman Metz Alva Toothman Belmont, O BE. C. Toothman Auda Ash Glovers Gap W. Vay

Washington not subject to bankruptcy ruling

In Philippi West Virginia on June 30 Judge Wayton denied Robert G. Washington a petition to declare him bankrupt. The court held Washington primarily farms and tilling soil so he cannot be involuntarily bankrupted. Receivership in Hampshire county continues. William H. Griffith attorney for the petitioner.

Philippi W. Va Alston G. Wayton United States Robert G. Washington Near Romney Washington Hampshire County William H. Griffith

Nieuw Amsterdam Damaged In Collision Near Deal

The Holland American liner Nieuw Amsterdam collided with an unidentified steamer off Deal while en route from New York to Rotterdam. The port quarter sustained heavy damage. the other vessel’s damage is unconfirmed. The Nieuw Amsterdam carried over two hundred Americans, including doctors and nurses bound for the war zone.

London Nieuw Amsterdam New York Rotterdam Deal

President in a Near Accident at Golf Course Drive

Windsor reports President Wilson escaped serious injury when his automobile collided with two loaded trucks on a curve en route to the golf course. The chauffeur deftly handled the vehicle and the car was ditched, but no serious damage occurred.

Windsor Wilson

Peace calls from German Socialists echo demand for talks

London June 30 German Socialist manifesto appeals for peace negotiations in the name of humanity and culture urging similar steps by allied socialists. The issue follows suppression of Vorwaerts and contrasts with French and Belgian socialist aims to finish the war.

London Socialist Party Berlin Germany Vorwaerts David Mason House of Commons Asquith Milan Italy

Britain to pay 100000 in Wilhelmina claim settlement

London reports the British government will pay 100000 as the first installment in settling claims of Wilhelmina shipowners. The American steamship Wilhelmina was seized by British authorities while transporting foodstuffs from New York to Germany.

London New York Germany

Machinist Edward S. Pracht Dies After Here Visit

Edward S. Pracht a Baltimore and Ohio machinist from Grafton died early yesterday after coming to Kingwood to work on engines of the West Virginia Northern Railroad. He is survived by his wife. Pracht was a member of Baltimore Lodge Knights of Pythias Woodmen of the World and the Eagles and Ma sonic Order, all noted in the obituary.

Kingwood W. Va Edward S. Pracht Baltimore and Ohio Grafton West Virginia, Northern Railroad Mr. Pracht Baltimore Lodge Knights As Woodmen of the World Order of Eagles Mal Union

Furst Heads Harrington Ritchie M Mullen Committee

Baltimore June 30 A large Democratic meeting at Union Trust Building formed the committee to back Harrington for Governor Ritchie for Attorney General and McMullen for Comptroller The leadership includes chairman Furst treasurer Crane and secretary Ennis with an active executive slate and a stated aggressive campaign headquarters Room 607 Union Trust.

Baltimore Union Trust Emerson C. Harrington Albert C. Ritchie Hlugh A. McMullen Frank A .Warst Hadgton Willian P Ryan Mr. Furst Furst Charles T. Crane Robert B. Ennis Mr. Crane William Purnell Hall William P. Ryan John M. Dennis George Warfield George Cator Thomas O'Neill Samuel C. Rowland Ral Parr Harrington Ritchie

British expert unhappy with campaign progress review

London reports summarized by the Times military correspondent critique ongoing difficulties in Ypres struggles and Gallipoli landings. It notes German gains around Ypres, limited successes for Sir Ian Hamilton and warns the next advance faces heavy Turkish resistance and weather delays.

London The London Times Ypres

Robbers ransack Gunning home on North Center street

Two men entered the residence of Edward E. Gunning last night between eight and nine o clock, ransacked rooms, and stole 35 to 40 dollars, a gold watch, Mrs Gunning engagement ring and another ring plus several gold medals. They fled through a back door when Eugene Gunning walked in. The burglary began via the bathroom window and officers say a clue exists.

Edward E. Gunning North Center Street Mrs. Gunning Everstine Eugene Gunning

Teachers Open Meet at Seaside Ocean City

The State Teachers Association held its annual meeting in Ocean City with county superintendents and most high school principals present. Rev W E Greenfield gave the welcome, Pearl A Bader became the first woman to respond, Superintendent M Bates Stephens urged continued improvement, and Dr Edward F Buchner outlined standards for a better state system. A discussion followed on pupil study at night and home study versus in-school hours.

State Teachers’ Association Ocean City W. E. Greenfield Berlin Robley Jones Snow Hill Pearl A. Bader Girls’ High School of Frederick M. Bates Stephens Association Edward F. Buchner Johns Hopkins University Buchner

Study Reci tation Proposed in Allegany Schools

William M. Tinker principal of Allegany County High School supports a study hour system during school periods and aims to reduce evening study at home. He will discuss "The Study Recitation" and its implementation to some extent.

Allegany County William M. Tinker

West Virginia bar admits 25. 10 pass exam

Morgantown June 30 25 law graduates from West Virginia University admitted to the West Virginia bar since school close. Ten received certificates for passing the bar examinations last week. Forty enrolled for the exam failed to pass. Names include C C Chambers Logan B L Compton W B Talbot t Philippi Neil Cunningham Elkins J H Linn Charleston J H McClintic Marlinton P H Hene C A Menke meller Wheeling G H Williams Romney L B West Morgantown.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Bar of West Virginia CC. C. Chambers Logan B. L. Compton W. B. Talbott Philippi Neil Cunningham Elkins

German Reply Requested Saturday in Berlin Ad Request

Fragmentary note asks for a German reply by Saturday in Berlin regarding an advertisement and mentions the Lasitant. The readable text hints at a formal inquiry or reply deadline tied to a German contact. No clear names, dates beyond Saturday or place details verified.

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N. Y Wernor Frank Newport Helen Moller Helen C. Moller Coldsborough Taft Oyster Bay Lovely Baltimore County Leo Toothman R. M. Washington Harrington Ritchie M’mullen Baltimre John French Cabal Steenstraate Ypres Salient Tran Sitory Sir Ian Hamilton Gallipoli Athens Eski Hissarlih Ilan Hamilton E. E. Gunning County
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