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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
1
Rome May 15 King Victor Emmanuel signed a decree to convene the Chamber of Deputies early next week to head off a potential civil war as mobs control parts of Rome. Riots intensified with crowds denouncing Germany and the Kaiser while Parliament buildings were stormed and the Royal Palace mobbed.
Col W W Cochrane, longtime New York trotting horse man and guest of trainer James Rowe, drew attention at Churchill Downs as Regret dominated the Derby scene. Rowe praised the filly and rider Joe Notter, while Cochrane and Whitney’s camp celebrated a victorious day with no betting by Rowe himself.
Washington reports reveal the names of three Americans killed by Yaqui Indians near Esperansoa Mexico as W A Fay Jack Wilson and J J Donovan with wounded Z O Stocker. About five hundred Yaquis are said to be on the warpath and an unconfirmed report claims an entire American colony slain.
A visitor from the Sticks in West Virginia becomes rowdy in Cumberland. Police Chief Eisenhauer pressures him toward a Plaza Hotel room while Edward Gunning lends aid, leading to the man’s detention for the night with Desk Sergeant Lynch assigning a ground floor room.
London May 15 six thousand tramway workers walk out demanding higher wages claiming heavier work since the war outbreak. Service is crippled and authorities call a conference between strike leaders and company representatives.
The case of the American Slicing Machine Co. against Clarence E. Brewer has been removed from Washington County to Cumberland, removing the current venue for the proceeding.
Berlin reports Emperor William awarding the Pour le Merit to Archduke Frederick of Austria and Field Marshal Baron Conrad von Hoetzendorf, chief of the Austrian general staff. West Virginia knights lead in Knights of Pythias membership gains, surpassing other states with a 3092 increase.
Washington May 15 The Department of Justice ruled federal authorities cannot halt bucketshops from sending false market reports. The waves of bogus wires claimed President Wilson was shot Italy declared war and General Wood was called to New York prompting an investigation. Originating in Pennsylvania these stories spurred state action.
The Young Ladies Bible Class of Melvin Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a mothers social at the Kuhns home on Marion Street. A short program featured hymns prayers and readings followed by games refreshments and decorations of white flowers.
Walter Crowe of Hagerstown sues the city over a mortar accident that blinded his eye. City officials and plaintiff’s lawyers prepare for next Wednesday trial. The suit also names George T. Kline and wife over a sidewalk barricade failure.
Mayor Koon announced a plan to build a garbage crematory near the city dump on Baltimore Pike. Reports from other cities show crematories reduce odors with a large furnace burning waste, tin and glass, animal carcasses, and other refuse without odor while operating.
Washington reports a note sent by the United States to Berlin was not received on time because Italian telegraph cables were congested. Ambassador Gerard said the note reached Rome and was forwarded to Berlin late yesterday. President Wilson, relieved from strain, prepared for a yacht trip to New York with his family to review the Atlantic fleet.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that steamship lines must be separated from the railroads operating them. The decision denied extensions for remaining interests in Great Lakes Vessel Lines sought under the Panama Canal Act by the Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Erie and New York Central railroads and their controlled steamship lines.
Joe Blosser 47 a Baltimore and Ohio freight conductor died Thursday afternoon at his Connellsville home. The fourth death in Mrs Nancy Blosser family in three years three daughters having died in eight and a half months. Blosser born Stewarz town West Virginia and spent most of life in Connellsville. He worked for B and O railroad about twenty seven years and twenty five years as a conductor. He was well known among Connellsville division railroad men.
Stockholm May 15 heavy cannonading was reported in the Baltic off Gotland Island. It is believed that the Russian and German fleets are engaged in the action.
John Parker, a Black man, was fined $3 and costs in police court for beating an elderly Black man known as Groundhog on Mill Street yesterday. Parker was held on a state warrant and will be turned over to state authorities when released by the city.
Madrid reports a revolution in Lisbon and other cities including Oporto and Coimbra after fugitives reach Badajoz. Clashes between civilians and troops are said to have occurred in multiple locations.
Athens May 15 The condition of King Constantine is improving according to a bulletin issued today by royal physicians.
Winnipeg May 15. The militia was called out here to arrest 1,000 Austrians who began marching fully equipped toward Emerson Manitoba to cross into the United States. They fled after fears that Manitoba would order internment of all foreigners similar to London authorities.
Funeral for Patrick Malloy in Midland Maryland included a carriage accident on the return from the cemetery. A Frostburg carriage with four women toppled over an embankment causing minor injuries and a head cut to the driver McCulloh. Requiem high mass at St. Joseph's Church was led by Rev. James J. Quinn with pallbearers named Cain, O'Rourke, O'Rourke, McGowan, George, and Kenney.
Police were notified last night to locate Walter Catlip a 14 year old who ran away from home in Williamsport Maryland He was believed to have boarded a Western Maryland freight train bound for this city Intercepted early this morning the boy was returned to his father this afternoon.
German members of the Shanghai Club and Shanghai Country Club have been asked to stay away after showing open exultation over the sinking of the Lusitania. Both clubs are international social fraternities. Bass For Sleepy Creek, W. K. Fearnow secured from the Bureau of Fisheries several thousand smallmouth black bass placed in Sleepy Creek, a tributary of the Potomac at points in Red Gap district, Morgan County, West Virginia.
In New York May 15 the Supreme Court division refused to halt the plan to put Thaw’s mental state before a jury. The court dismissed a writ seeking to enjoin the proceeding, noting the appellate division’s stance that an appeal could review the decision rather than halt it. Justice Hendrick set May for the jury sanity proceeding.
Damascus reports 60 Emden survivors from the German cruiser Emden reaching Syria after six months of torous wandering. Lieutenant von Muecke and a landing party escaped in the Indian Ocean on November 10 and have now returned home. The Iron Cross is mentioned as a coveted award and the lieutenant seeks a North Sea command.
Huntingdon Pa May 15 Men from the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory testified in the life trial of Snyder Johnstown boy charged with the January 6 murder of Plummer Port Their statements supported the defense claim of Snyder insanity and described disciplinary actions during confinement by T B general superintendent of the institution indicating belief he was not wholly responsible for his actions.
Ottawa May 15 a list of 250 names issued yesterday includes several with addresses. Missing: Private John S Minnesota killed in action James Walker Seattle Washington Privates Peter FE Hanson Iowa Harry D Parker Long Beach California and Patrick OHara Forge Village Massachusetts.
An 11 year old girl, abducted four miles from her home near Wheeling by a woman and a band of gypsies, was found. Authorities investigate the May incident in Fairmont and surrounding areas.
In Colorado a public meeting sees Senator Helen King Robinson and her husband, both registered voters, rise together to address the chair. Each calls for recognition as Mr. Chairman, creating a memorable moment in a woman suffrage state. The scene highlights couples navigating political participation side by side.
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