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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
1
Turkish envoy leaves London as Britain proclaims war after days of conflict with Russia and struggle for influence in the Mediterranean. Gazette confirms state of war and fleet movements while reports claim German forces retreating in East Prussia.
Baltimore reports show seven accidents within the first four days of the new Workmen's Compensation law. Five incidents are official, two are fatal but not yet reported. The count includes one October 31 case pre law and notes many employers arranging insurance in state funds or commercial carriers.
Robert Walsh of Keyser West Virginia remained unconscious after a skull fracture from a car wreck on the highway between Keyser and Piedmont. Dr M R Bell, missing earlier, could not be reached. his auto was found overturned between the towns. West Virginia authorities continued the investigation into the crash.
Mayor Thomas W. Koon received a card from James Williams Frostburg saying a Cumberland license dog No. 148 visited his house yesterday. Records show the dog belonged to Edward Carrick, owner not found. Owners may claim the dog at City Hall or with Williams in Frostburg.
Andrew Ramsey state roads commissioner arrested George Latman chauffeur for Philips Brothers Berkeley Springs west of Hancock after Latman sped on Dela Plane Hill forcing Ramsey to dive into the gutter. Latman lacked a chauffeur license and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Vernon E. Johnson of Berkeley Springs announces bid for speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Robert Bacon formerly secretary of state and traveling to England issued a statement accusing Germany of violating the United States Hague treaty articles one and two by infringing Belgian neutrality. He asks if the nation will protest and warns that silence would make Hague conventions meaningless and endanger U S pledges.
Ohio voters backed Warren G Harding for U S Senate over Hogan and Garford, elected Frank Willis governor defeating Cox and Garfield, and gave Republicans 12 of 22 congressional seats. Prohibition and women's suffrage amendments failed amid a broad wet outcome.
William Rockefeller appeared before Federal Judge Foster in New York to plead not guilty to the conspiracy indictment against him and twenty others linked to the New Haven Railroad. Bail was set at 6000 and quickly furnished. Rockefeller, once reported gravely ill, showed improved health and declined to speak with reporters.
Filishings Holland November 5 The Germans reinforce their center near Thielt northeast of Courtrai with troops from Bruges to renew effort against the Allies. Fresh units move from Bruges toward Ghent while Bruges Sluis and Knecke steam tram cars carry wounded. German airships seen over Belgian territory and small submarines being introduced into the Bruges canal with engineers from Stettin.
Charleston reporting says virtually complete returns show West Virginia will send three Democrats and three Republicans to Congress, a Democratic gain of one. Winners include Democrats Neeley and Brown in First and Second districts, Adam B. Littlepage defeating Republican Samuel B. Avis in the Third, and Republicans Moss, Cooper, and Sutherland securing Fourth, Fifth, and at large seats. Greenbrier County’s large vote for Littlepage swung the Third district.
Cheyenne November 5 Republican state headquarters conceded the election of J. C. Kendrix Democrat and Progressive for governor.
Washington reports after conferences with Postmaster General Burleson that Democrats gained Senate strength while House control remains but with a reduced majority. With 289 seats tallied, Democrats hold 225 to 188 for Republicans, plus third-party seats. Governors in Minnesota Nebraska and others were elected. Newlands Nevada Thames and Berlain noted as elected. House majority projected to drop to 23 with Senate at 14.
F Augustus Heinze noted copper magnate died suddenly in Saratoga New York last night after illness since June He came to vote from New York at the home of Judge Nash Rockwood He was born December 5 1869 in Brooklyn and had lived in Saratoga six months his son F Augustus Heinze Jr was the only immediate family member at his death He had long led copper mining and smelting activities in Montana and the west
Ohio voters reject statewide prohibition and approve a home rule amendment by a margin of at least 30 900. The amendment abolishes Rose County local option, allows saloons in forty five counties that had voted dry, and returns liquor to the wet column statewide while municipalities that remained dry under municipal law stay dry.
In Dayton Ohio this morning a car driven by chauffeur Fictson L. Rinehart plowed through the Mad River bridge coping and toppled 25 feet to the river bank. John Papp and Mrs Mary Balorin were struck on the bridge and killed. Balorin was fatally injured and likely died at the scene. Rinehart also died.
London reports that Great Britain has annexed the Island of Cy pres. Official Gazette notice states Cy pres, formerly Turkish nominal possession, has been under English control via a resident commissioner. Island population exceeds 250,000 with dimensions about 148 miles long and 46 to 50 miles wide.
A large German trawler was destroyed by a mine south of Langeland in the Great Belt. The fate of the crew is unknown.
Early returns show Oregon, Arizona and Colorado voting for statewide prohibition by close margins. Anti liquor groups claim Illinois lawmakers also tilt dry following the election. Oregon leads with about 10,000 margin. California and Washington oppose prohibition.
Paris Nov 6 A dispatch reports wine growers of France were asked to assist desolated regions by providing a portion of free wine. The move aims to ease the hardships caused by recent devastations and to show solidarity with affected communities.
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