Italy Enters Hostilities While War Not Declared
Rome reports indicate hostilities have begun though no formal war declaration exists. Crowds cheered Premier Salandra at an early cabinet session as Italy moves to suspend diplomatic immunity for Austrian and German ambassadors. Reports mention Greek rice shipments to Germany and internment of Italian workers.
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Rome
Salandra
Vatican
Naples
Germany
Venice
Austria
Trieste
Carmiel
Foreign Office
Bertin
Prince von Buelow
Tribute to Turkish fighting skill at Achi Baba battle
London reports praise from a British press representative on the Turkish resistance in the three day fight at Achi Baba from May 6 to 8. He notes masterful artillery handling, deeply dug narrow trenches, concealed machine guns, and the Turks ability to hide positions. Allied ground gains occurred but objective to seize Achi Baba failed.
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London
Achi Baba
Dardanelles
Colonials
Territorials
French Foreign Legion
French report on new explosive gas weapons
A Boston Harvard man in France reports French experiments with deadly gases for warfare. He describes Turpin the explosive expert and gas bombs hurled by mortars that saturate trenches, drive enemies out, or suffocate them, while noting the French cannot advance into gas filled zones.
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New York
Boston Globe
Paris
Harold B. Willis
Boston
Harvard
France
New York Herald
Flanders
Willis
German diplomat stabbed in Mexico City by robber
Washington May 21 Charge d Affaires Magnus of the German legation in Mexico City was attacked by a robber near the legation and stabbed. He reported the incident to the German embassy here and said it had no political significance.
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Washington
Magnus
Mxico City
Legation
France to Honor U S Aid with Art Album at Sorbonne
France will gather May 29 in the Sorbonne amphitheatre to honor the United States. President Poincare and Cabinet members will attend as the Benevolent Society of Artists presents drawings and authors’ addresses to Ambassador W G Sharp. The Secours National will run tag days for relief, having raised 10,000,000 francs.
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Paris
France
Sorbonne
Benevolent Society of Artists
W. G. Sharp
Poincare
The
Secours National
America
National Relief Committee
Revolutionists in Portugal Disbanding Act
Paris dispatch reports Lisbon that the revolutionary committee, in dissolving, issued a manifesto urging Republicans to unite for the fatherland's greatness. The government congratulated the Portuguese expeditionary force fighting in Africa.
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Paris
Havas
Lisbon
Revolutionary Committee
Africa
Double Stamps on Purchases All Day Saturday
A nostalgic ad for Lich Tenstein's Pharmacy announces double stamps on purchases all day Saturday enhancing shopper rewards at the local pharmacy.
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Lichtenstein’s
Lichtenstein's Pharmacy
Elks Honor Levi S Hilleary With Supper and Gifts
Levi S Hilleary, a Cumberland resident and visiting Elk, was honored at Cumberland Lodge No 63 with a lavish supper hosted by Elks. Exalted Ruler Thomas Footer explained the event, and a $500 donation was announced toward a new lodge home on Liberty Street, with additional pledges up to $5,500. The evening featured toasts, songs, vaudeville stunts, and a gold mounted cane presented to the host.
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Levi S. Hilleary
Elks
Cumberland Lodge
Mr. Hilleary
Cumberland
Thomas Footer
Sheraden
Joe L. Griffith
Louis Stein
George L. Rippler
Col
Sam B. Harrison
Piedmont
David A. Robb
Cumberland Elks
Liberty Street
Elks Choir
Order
Sam Harrison
Levi
Charles Bennington
Maryland
Duncan E. Shaffer
Joseph M. Brady
Frostburg
J. B. Bell
Harrisburg
Oscar H. Menzel
Olympia Hotel
Ernest H. Geare
Fuller Barnard
George W. Cromwell
George P. Ways
Melody Club
Germany's delayed reply to American note on war zone actions
Washington reports Germany's response to the U S note over the Lusitania tragedy is nearly complete. Emperor William's return from the eastern front is awaited before final drafting for Ambassador Gerard. British note on dententions of cargoes prompts interest but no comment.
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Washington
Germany
Lusitania
William
Gerard
Foreign Office
Little Sammy Greenland Sparks Jitney Bus Joke
In Fort Wayne on May 21 Little Sammy Greenland son of the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co. GM sparked jokes when his red go cart bore a sign reading South Wayne Jitney Bus All Aboard, offending the managing father amid jitney bus days.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Sanuny
Greenland
Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company
Sammy
South Wayne
Temperance pledge given by Cardinal to Westernport boys
Cardinal Gibbons confirmed a class of 290 at St. Peter's Church Westernport with 20 converts and gave the temperance pledge until age 21. High mass by Rev Father Thomas of Cumberland. A reception followed. The cardinal will confirm at Barton Midland Frostburg Lonaconing on related dates.
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Cardinal
Westernport
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Peter's Church
Father Thomas of
Cumberland
Jas. E. Connell
Oakland
J. J. Donlon
Richard O’neill
Frostburg
James J. Quinn
J. L. Quinn
Meyersdale
Joseph P. Nolan
Lonaconing
T. E. McGuigan
Washington
A. Scarpati
Barton
John Hartskamp
T. E. Gallagher
Midland
St. Michael's Church
Richard O'Neil
Two Frostburg Robberies Target Local Businesses
Last night Frostburg saw two burglaries likely by the same group. The Majestic Bowling Alley on Main Street was entered through a back window and $20 taken from a cash register after bars were loosened. the Hugh Speir Meat Market on Broadway was looted of a small sum and knives, entry also via a rear window. Police have no clue.
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Frostburg
Majestic
Main Street
Hugh Speir
Broadway
Railroad Employees May Lose Free Pass Privileges
Local railroad circles report an impending end to free transportation for railroad employees. June 1 may mark the closing of the open door as railroads curb complimentary travel to employees of other lines, reflecting a broader push to increase revenues and cut foreign passes.
West Side Pharmacy Promotes Photo Supplies
Local ad notes a full line of cameras, films, and photographic supplies available at West Side Pharmacy. The brief includes a stray price notation and a fragmented line about a 21 2t listing.
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West Side Pharmacy
Illegal Verdict By Jury In Barnes Roosevelt Case
In Syracuse on May 21 a jury returned an apparently illegal verdict in the Barnes Roosevelt case. Edward Burns, a Democrat, voted against Col Roosevelt. Judge Andrews ruled the votes split on expenses invalidated the verdict. Twelve jurors were sent back to deliberate. the suit sought $56,000 from former President William Barnes.
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Barnes-Roosevelt
Col. Roose
Syracuse
Edward Burns
Anedrews
William Barnes
Ecourtroo
Hoosevelt
Frostburg honors Cardinal at Barton confirmation class
Frostburg decorates for Cardinal Gibbons visit as 39 candidates receive the sacrament at St Gabriel’s Barton. Cardinal Gibbons administers confirmation after 10:30 Mass with Rev Thomas McGuigan and a large congregation. Reception follows at Rev John Scar’s parish residence.
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St. Gabriel's Catholic Church
Barton
Cardinal Gibbons
George Quinn
Freenburg
Thomas McGuigan
Washington, D. C
Cardinal
Mrs. Buffum Sentenced to Twenty Years to Life
Mrs. Cynthia Buffum pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the poisoning of her husband William Buffum. Judge Pound ordered Auburn prison to a term of twenty years to life after a trial that lasted all week. Her lawyers chose the plea after hours of conference.
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Buffalo
Cynthia Buffum
William Buffum
England taking action on U.S. cotton claims
Secretary Bryan said Ambassador Page reported the British government would immediately settle all controversies over American cotton shipments held at British ports on a basis satisfactory to the owners. Only proof of ownership and contract prices remain to be settled.
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Washington
Bryan Today
Ambassador Page
London
Fire Threatens Reynolds Home in Bedford
A slow stubborn fire endangered the home of Hon. John M. Reynolds former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania in Bedford. The house was occupied by Mrs Reynolds a daughter and her two day old infant and servants when the blaze started near the chimney with an open apple wood fire on the first floor. Firemen broke the wall behind the chimney and used extinguishers to control the blaze.
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John M. Reynolds
Pennsylvania
Bedford
Disorderly conduct charges dismissed and bond set in 1915 street car case
On motion by State's Attorney rank A. Perdew the charge against Louis Tl. Lehman for creating disorder on a street car Wednesday night was dismissed. Homer Burns and Albert Alsip pleaded a jury trial and were each held under $500 bond for the October term by Magistrate Hunbird. Both gave bond. The warrant charges Slomer Burns Monk Lehman and A. Alsip with using profane language and acting disorderly on a street car on May 19, 1915.
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Rank A. Perdew
Louis Tl. Lehman
Homer Burns
Albert Alsip
Hunbird
Slomer Burns
Monk’ Lehman
A. Alsip
Birmingham Fired as NAPS Manager in Cleveland
Cleveland reports that Somers of the Cleveland Amers discharged Joe Birmingham, manager of the team, citing unsatisfactory progress. No successor has been chosen.
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Joe Birmingham
NAPS
Cleveland
Somers
Cleveland Amers
Miner Murdered While Working at Monongahela Mine
At Fairmont West Virginia May 21 a gunman opened fire inside the Monongahela Mine owned by Consolidation Coal. Eric Rome was killed and the shooter fled. two suspects were arrested and authorities have not learned the motive.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Monongahela Mine
Consolidation Coal Company
Eric Rome
Convocation in Romney Highlights Hedgesville Session
The Eastern West Virginia Convocation of the Episcopal Church met in Hedgesville with strong attendance. Rev. Lee Strider of Keyser delivered the night address as Romney was named for the next place meeting, leaving a memorable impression on attendees.
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Hedgesville
West Virginia
Episcopal Church
Ney
Cross Country Walkers Tempo Through Denver on May 21
Cross country walkers pass through Denver bound for the Panama Pacific Exposition with many choosing the journey for fun and exercise. Notable travelers include Maud Bridson, Ethel Ke Ruth Harnsley, and Miss Rok, all Chicago residents, as well as Miss Harsle.
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Denver
Colo
Maud Bridson
Ethel Ke Ruth Harnsley
Chica
Mise Rok
Miss Harsleager
Cameras and Wilma Find Hidden Shelf at West Side Pharmacy
fragmentary ad text hints at a sale or display event at 8 West Side Pharmacy. Readers see mention of cameras and a person named Wilma in connection with the store's offerings. The exact details remain unclear from the available lines.
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Kaiser
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Kan and
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Reynolds
Romney
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