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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1915
Page
1
conflicting official statements from Italy and AustriaHungary spark a fact battle over how the Italian liner Ancona was sunk. Austrian admiralty claims a warning shot and shelling then torpedoing after 45 minutes for passengers to abandon ship, while Italian and British reports contradict key details.
Vienna reports Austro Hungarian forces clear the west bank of the Styr of Russian troops. Verona suffers 30 dead and others injured after three Austrian aeroplanes bomb the city in a second raid, with bombs hitting the market square and landmarks. The Italian steamer Bosnia sinks after a submarine attack near Venice. Ancona reportedly tried to flee but was shelled until it stopped.
The Archdeaconry of Cumberland will meet at St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church in Hagerstown on November 22 23 and 24. The event gathers church officials for talks and appointments across the Cumberland area.
Amusements note listings show Maryland Theatre presenting Wormwood a Fox feature Liberty Theatre screening The Great Ruby Grande Theatre showing Valli Valli in The High Road Victoria Theatre with Pathe Pictures Belvedere Theatre offering a selection of Pictures.
A compact roundup from the telegraph desk notes women's page editorials and social notices. Items reference domestic topics, society events, and community briefs typical of the era’s local general columns.
In France near Artois and Champagne intense night battles left German forces with heavy losses. French troops repulsed German infantry near Butte Tahure and held lines after repeated assaults over the past week. German losses run high with thousands per unit. Meanwhile Austro German forces have captured eighty five hundred Serbs in northern Serbia and seized twelve cannons.
A northwest wind and snow storm, thirty five miles per hour, hit northern Ohio today as the first of the season. The National Apple Show opened in Spokane with thousands of Northwest apples on display and a series of conferences for apple shippers and dealers scheduled during the event.
The United States plans a full investigation into claims that Austrian agents, including embassy consuls, were plotting strikes and arson against U.S. munition factories. Flynn of the U S Secret Service leads the probe amid protests from Austrian officials.
Washington reports the President ordered Postmaster General Burleson to reinstate George Burkitt, assistant postmaster at Winetka Illinois, if the sole charge was criticizing the President over his upcoming marriage. White House says the President knew nothing of other charges by Postmaster A M Kloepfer leading to Burkitt's resignation.
United Press reports Kyoto ceremonies mark Yoshihito's coronation with a two part vigil. Watchfires blaze as old men with bows listen to chants while purifying the emperor in a sacred rite. The climax features offerings of food clothing and drink and a private feast thereafter.
Gov. HH D Hatfield issues annual proclamation designating Thursday November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. He notes the nation faces troubled times and urges public acknowledgment of blessings received in the year drawing to a close.
A late night fire near the Cumberland Electric Railway car barn on North Centre Street caused street lights to go out. Crews from the central department extinguished the blaze about 10:30 p.m. with efforts focused on the burning electric line and surrounding area.
Washington November fifteenth reports a new Democratic Senate “cherokee strip” with Broussard Husting and Johnson taking left-leaning seats, 56 Democrats of 96 total, extra desks in the Democratic area, Underwood in the back. Hamilton cited as first name not James. Republicans seat Sherman in front row, Wadsworth last row between Harding and Curtis. House remains Democratic by a slim margin. voting reform could use an automatic device to record votes.
A Civil War shell picked up on a Chattanooga battlefield exploded when dumped into a melting cupola with other scrap iron. No one was hurt and damage to the cupola was immaterial. The foundry manager notes shells are often found in scrap iron but are usually removed before melting.
The first degree murder case involving a woman in years was set for trial in the Portsmouth superior court as Mrs. ee Miao faced charges for allegedly poisoning her husband. The November proceedings marked a rare jurist action in the area.
Wilmington Delaware November 15 Samuel Gunning 22 was fatally shot as Chief Hilyard and Policeman Ruffle were injured in a race riot at Middletown Del last night Gunning a bystander was shot through the left lung and died en route to a hospital Others injured will survive The disturbance began when Ruffle tried to arrest a black man for carrying a concealed weapon The assailant escaped
Police say George Flaragrady, an Austrian, killed Englishman George Gray in a railroad machine shop after learning his brother died in Europe. Authorities report race hatred fueled by the war led to the fatal incident.
Washington November 15 The offense of shipping interstate intoxicating liquors in improperly marked packages is not completed when the packages are delivered for shipment but is a continuous offense, and indictments may be brought in the district where the liquor is delivered.
London November 15 Winston Churchill disclaims responsibility for sending British troops to Antwerp in the war era. He blames Kitchener and French authorities for the decision.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports 1914 results with net income of 10,750,881 and a 4 percent preferred plus 5 percent common dividend, despite lower gross revenue. Freight revenue fell 7.35 percent to 70. T50 million, passenger income dropped, and maintenance expenses declined. The Magnolia Cut-off completed in 1914 shortened routes and expanded fee ownership to 49.13 percent of the system.
Booker T. Washington, famed educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute, died at his Tuskegee home after a nervous breakdown and arteriosclerosis. Born a slave in Virginia, he rose to national prominence through his school work, writings, and speeches honored by Harvard and other institutions.
Henry Buckingham Darlington, secretary and treasurer of the Standard Steel Spring Co., Coraopolis, shot himself in a room at his Northside home after a fit of melancholy. He was taken to Alley General Hospital where he died at 1 15 yesterday afternoon.
Cincinnati hosts the annual meeting of the Association Urban Universities with members from the University of Cincinnati Boston University University of Chicago City of New York and other large institutions attending.
Block holders met in Petersburg Virginia on November fifteenth to ratify the merger with the Carolina Atlantic and Western Railway and to approve a 300 million dollar mortgage tied to the consolidation of the two railways.
A fragment notes cars rebuilt during the year with late equipment and heavy draft gear to better fit forces. No further details or named entities are readable.
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