Peace Conference in Switzerland and Herman Ridder Dies
An unofficial Zurich peace conference may be held at Lucerne with Swiss socialist papers claiming Prince von Buelow as a participant. In New York Herman Ridder, former Democratic national committee treasurer and publisher of the New Yorker Staats Zeitung, dies suddenly from kidney trouble. He was a prominent German American figure, once discussed as a potential vice presidential candidate and ambassador, and a leading self made journalist.
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Waller the English Actor Dies After Illness
London reports the death of Lewis Waller a leading English actor who died yesterday morning of pneumonia at age 61. He first appeared in 1883 at 23 and acted across the English provinces and West End stages. Waller managed the Haymarket and was lately lessee of the Imperial Theatre and he toured the United States in 1911-12.
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Slayings Investigated in Dr. Kennedy Murder Case
William Sutton held in Elkins West Virginia on circumstantial evidence tied to the murder of Dr. J. J. Kennedy of Mill Creek formerly Frostburg Md. State's Attorney N C Kump suspects others may be implicated and Kennedy’s body to be buried in Frostburg tomorrow afternoon.
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Election Returns At The Press Office With Live Screen
Complete returns from state county and city will be received by wire from Baltimore and by telephone. As fast as received, returns will flash on a screen opposite The Press Office. The Press will show continuous motion pictures with a seasoned operator. Cumberland Press staff will provide information. call 592 or 593.
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What’s Going On Today in Cumberland Amusements
Listings show Maryland Theatre featuring Seven Keys to Baldpate and Victoria, Grande, Liberty, and Belvedere theatres presenting high class pictures. Grange plans include election returns from the Press Office. Skating rink opens at Queen City Garage Building.
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Capper warns against eastern jingoes in war prep push
Governor Arthur Capper told the Kansas Current Topics Club in Topeka that heightened war readiness would push South American nations toward armed camps and unite them against the United States, opposing battleship builders and ammunition makers pushing a sea war agenda.
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Heavy voting reported across states and districts
The report notes a heavy turnout in Baltimore with a split Democratic lead and Republican hopes tied to intra party fights. Pittsburgh reports a large vote as voters weigh Wet and Dry contests in Lawrence Beaver and Venango counties, while Ohio anticipates about eight hundred thousand ballots in the election day mix.
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Self-inflicted gunshot death ruled accidental in teen case
The coroner's jury in Shinnston, West Virginia, ruled Clyde Robey died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Robey, sixteen, was found dead with a bullet through his brain on a hill west of Shinnston last Saturday. A gun was found beside him and funeral services were held in Shinnston. He was the son of Tilman E. Robey of Cumberland and had recently moved to Shinnston with his mother. The inquest also checked reports of a fight with other youths prior to disappearance.
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Myers to Lose Eye in Arson Gang Raid
Baltimore reports State Fire Marshal George Edward Myers is expected to lose an eye pierced by a bullet from the arson gang raid he led about ten days ago. Surgeons will remove the eye as infection risk subsides and his life is no longer believed to be in immediate danger. He will likely stay in the hospital for weeks afterward.
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Young Hero James Walsh Noted After Peabody Fire
In Peabody Massachusetts the tragic fire ended with many deaths and rescue efforts. Young James Walsh is praised as a hero for helping save several lives during the blaze near Stoney Parochial School.
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Serbia and Italy viewed for possible peace moves
Dispatches report Serbia seeks peace amid Allied aid concerns. Italy reportedly sent unofficial peace feelers through Prince von Buelow while Germany and Austria respond to a potential peace framework. Madrid notes Spain’s neutral stance and denial of Prince von Buelow mediation prompts.
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Fire destroys Sylvan Heights Home in Harrisburg
A major blaze in Harrisburg on November 2 nearly destroyed the Sylvan Heights Home for orphan girls. All 119 girls were saved in the panic sparked by the fire. The origin of the blaze was not disclosed.
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England Demanded by United States Over Ship Seizure
Washington reports Secretary Lansing asked Britain for an explanation of the seizure of an American vessel docking at Halifax. The note to Ambassador Page aims to challenge Britain's policy on transferring ships to the American flag. A vigorous protest is expected following Consul Young’s Halifax report.
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China Rejects Monarchy Postponement Proposal
Pekin reports the Chinese government rejects delaying the decision on restoring monarchy after consultations with provincial officials. Tsao Yulin informed British Russian and Japanese legations the change rests with the people and cannot be postponed.
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Twenty Men Narrowly Escape Death in Factory Fire
Boston reports a Madden dyeing and print works blaze at the Cochrane Manufacturing company. Twenty workers escaped, fifteen initially feared lost, with damage estimated at $25,000.
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Halloween pranks spark shooting injuring three youths
In Steubenville area on November 2, Isaac Bryan aged 60, angered by Halloween pranks, fired a shotgun at Annapolis about 15 miles west, wounding three boys with one possibly fatally struck.
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Germans Order Submarine Blockade of Greek Ports
Across the Mediterranean German submarines were ordered to blockade all Greek ports. In Serbia the situation is dire with possible retreat into Montenegro and Albania. A British torpedo boat was sunk in a Gibraltar Strait collision. several Serbian towns including Kraguyevatz were reported captured by German forces.
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Germans Made No Gain Since April
London reports Premier Asquith told the house of commons that Germans have not gained a foot in France or Flanders since April. He noted British losses in the two regions total 377,000.
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Fourteen Burned in Du Pont Blaze at Carey’s Point
A Dupont Powder works plant fire at Carey's Point New Jersey today left one man dead and thirteen others in precarious condition. Static electricity is suspected as the cause.
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London Observer notices death of scientist William Hucker
London reports the death of William Hucker known as scientist 4 calor. The obituary notes he passed away today and references his scholarly contributions.
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