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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1915
Page
1
Britain protests President Wilson's note on the German blockade, claiming U.S. priority on profits over British vital needs. The long document defends neutral rights while criticizing British methods and outlining the new wartime council's actions in London.
Rev. O. M. Pullen of Davis is named assistant superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of West Virginia. He succeeds Rev. F. T. Crummer who resigned. George W. Crabbie of Charleston leads the organization.
Maryland Theatre Keith Vaudeville and Frederic Perry in Dr Rameau Liberty Theatre Richard Travers in the Man Trail Grande Theatre Albert Chevalier in the Middleman Victoria Theatre Pearls of Temptation Belvedere Theatre Pictures
Local page notes on women and domestic topics plus sports and dramatic features. Brief mentions of community notices and mining reports appear alongside general classifieds and railroad news.
Reports from the theatre of war say German and Bulgarian units attacked Bulgaria south of Strumnitza and repulsed Anglo French forces. Bulgarian prisoners numbered in the thousands after the Krujevac occupation, while Serbian forces retreat along the front. Bulgarian and Serbian positions at Babuna pass are in contention with heavy fire reported near Guevgeli. A British contingent landed at Saloniki to aid the Allies.
A concrete mixer from Wang Construction Company tore down the Cumberland Electric Railway trolley wire while passing under a viaduct on North Centre street. Street car service from Narrows Park to South Cumberland and from Baltimore street to West side was halted for over an hour between 9:30 and 11 o'clock.
Edward Hodgson, 37, of Pittsburgh, was instantly killed at the American Sheet Tin Plate plant in Chester West Virginia when a 250 pound damper rod fell 20 feet and struck him on the neck.
Baltimore reports a biannual note that a real fight forms against reelecting Gen Murray Vandiver as State Treasurer. The piece notes Vandiver is active, while speculation grows on whether John Mahon will oppose him. Voters may face a dilemma when counting votes.
Mary Chemelewska, twenty from St. Casimir's parish, declares intention to become a nurse and join the leper settlement at Molokai. She travels to Syracuse for nursing instruction before heading to the Batties Islands, where Father Damien once labored and died.
Heavy Jefferson county judgments arise from the Grafton bank failure last summer. John T. McGraw faces about $170,000 in Taylor county circuit court orders filed in Charleston. One judgment lists the Jimerson Hotel Co of Baltimore for around $1,600.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania reports sensational developments as the coroner probes the death of George Hoskins a New York strike breaker tied to the trolley suspension. Hoskins died in hospital from pneumonia after alleged bruising and claims of being misled about the strike and work.
Chicago crowds gathered Sunday to protest Mayor Thompson's order enforcing state Sunday closing of saloons. Estimates of participants ranged from 20 000 to over 100 000 in a parade titled Home Rule and Personal Liberty. The United Societies for Local Self-Government organized the event, uniting 925 affiliated groups of diverse nationalities.
J Franklin Haas trust officer of Summit Trust Company filed for administration of the Anthony Comstock will in Essex County Surrogate's Court. Executors refused to qualify and residuary legatees renounced. Estate valued under 2500 dollars. realty details not disclosed.
In Somerset Pennsylvania a 16 year old Austrian girl Lenun Baroni was electrocuted while crossing a rail fence after her feet tangled in a telephone wire charged with 22 000 volts. Her sister Annie aged about 12 was knocked down but recovered. The wire was part of a Penn Electric Service private line recently broken and tied to a high tension circuit. The current melted a ring on the girl’s finger.
An 8 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs George Schmidt of Hagerstown Maryland, was killed in a traffic collision on the State road one mile west of the city while his sister Catherine was seriously injured and their mother bruised and shocked. Schmidt failed to pass a car on a hill and struck Jacob Reisner's vehicle sending the children from the car. The boy died an hour after being brought home.
Federal suits totaling about $500000 were filed in Pittsburgh against Josiah V. Thompson of Uniontown. John H. Straun as receiver of Thompson's First National Bank of Uniontown leads most actions. Federal court expedites results by about two weeks versus Fayette county Common Pleas Court.
Athens reports a shaky Greek cabinet after Micheli lis refuses Public Instructions portfolio. Ex Premier Venizelos convenes followers to decide the party stance toward the new ministry, while royal supporters weigh granting the cabinet a trial amid war pressures.
Wet and dry factions in Maryland assess Senate and House lines for a possible referendum bill on prohibition. Governors and local option questions loom as Eastern Shore counties, Cecil to Worcester, lean toward referendum while Baltimore and other wet areas push for local rules.
Washington, Nov 8 Within a month the Navy department will finalize plans for training citizens for naval duty. Two Citizens' Training Camps will be established to foster preparedness and military service.
Congressman David J. Lewis announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to succeed Bilab Lee in the United States Senate. He cites farmer support from Maryland and a May primary as he seeks to lighten burdens and advance parcel post reforms.
Washington dispatch says Villa has been trapped at Naco Sonora while Carranza presses forward toward a final battle. The report notes uncertainty over outcomes and indicates ongoing maneuvers in the region.
World Methodist Episcopal bishops will convene April 26 at Linden Hall near Dawson Pennsylvania for a week long session. The gathering marks the first private residence hosting of a world bishops meeting with Bishop John Hamilton of Boston presenting the Episcopal address.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report assigns blame to faulty operation and the flagman for the Baltimore and Ohio wreck at Orient Ohio on August 12 in which six people died and thirty two were injured.
In Charleston West Virginia during November details from the workmen compensation department show more than fifty nine thousand dollars paid out in claims.
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