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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1915
Page
1
Hostilities between the Pankhurst Militant Suffragettes and government erupted anew as authorities at Albert Hall canceled permits for a mass meeting planned Thursday night. The war situation prompted the disruption.
Suits totaling over $1,000,000 accuse J. W. Thompson W. J. Johnson and John F. Augustine receivers for Jasper Augustine of Addison Pa. Augustine seeks $641,737.33 on promissory notes tied to coal land options and loan procuring for Thompson from 1912 to January after his failure.
The Washington supreme court ruled that a non transferable railroad mileage book may not be forfeited if the purchaser presents it for transporting any person. The decision arose from a South Carolina case where the railroad forfeited a mileage ticket when a man used it to transport his wife.
Charleston West Virginia November 16 The Supreme Court granted a new hearing in the Williamson charter case. The Federal court will not convene until Thursday.
Amusements include Mary Miles Minter in Emmy of the Storks Nest at the Maryland Theatre Liberty Theatre features Helen Ware in The Price Grande Theatre presents Gail Kane and Bruce McRae in Via Wireless Victoria Theatre shows Neal of the Navy Belvedere Theatre presents pictures General First Presbyterian Church hosts Mary land District Conference S S Peter and Paul Hall lists a basketball game La Salle Institute versus Rosebuds with local prep action
A compact note appears from the Telegraph Correspondence column on the Women's Page or Local Feature sections. It lists Mines R R and an item marker 1 eps 10 A 12 with brief line reads.
Berlin reports Greek and French troops clashed at Salonika with the French attempting to seize a Greek ammunition tower and being blocked. Diplomatic unease grows as Greek authorities hint at possible ruptures with the Entente if Franco British forces fall back toward Salonika.
Five captured German submarines, now manned by British crews, fly the German flag and operate in the Baltic. They pass undetected through Skagerrak and the Sound, demoralizing German trade with Sweden and forcing the high sea fleet to stay near Kiel. British subs also sink or disable German warships, raising concerns about dual flagged vessels and two-torpedo hits on the cruiser Prince Adalbert.
The damage suit by William I Abbitt against Governor Hatfield is scheduled for December 9 in the U S district court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Abbitt seeks 10000 dollars after alleging an assault on a Kanawha and Michigan train at Point Pleasant in May. Judge Rose is assisting Judge Keller during the term.
Washington on November 16 reports the fourteenth U S neutrality proclamation issued since the European war began, covering hostilities involving Britain France and other nations, outlining the nation’s stance and implications for relations and trade.
Robert Fay, self-styled lieutenant in the German army and head of a bombmaking gang, told Assistant U.S. District Attorney Knox his life story and then sought to plead guilty, accepting possible punishment of up to twelve years rather than the two years he expected.
Wheeling officials report bootleggers convicted in state and federal courts have been serving only half of their sentences. When federal pleas are entered in state court, sentences often align, allowing release after 60 days. State officials plan measures to end the practice.
In Elkins West Virginia Circuit Court Judge W B Kittle imposes a five year penitentiary term on A W Zinn Randolph county assessor after opposing counsel urged a two year sentence. The judge notes their boyhood friendship but finds no extenuating circumstances.
Washington date announced suspension of parcel post to Germany and Austro Hungary. Postmasters nationwide ordered to refuse parcels destined there due to steamship lines not accepting them. German postal administration had similarly halted parcel post to the United States for the same reason.
Petrograd reports the Russians held up 49 874 Austro Hungarian captives in October including 673 officers. They also seized twenty one Austrian cannons one hundred eighteen Maxims eighteen bomb throwers and three searchlights.
In St Pauls Church Baltimore on November 16 Miss Christine Marburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Marburg married Jonkeer A W L TYarda van Startenborgh Stachouwer an attache of the Netherlands legation in Washington Rev Arthur Barksdale Kin solving officiated before a stylish crowd from many cities Helen Taft and Elaine Van Dyke attended as bridesmaids A F L C van Rappar Netherlands minister to the United States served as best man.
Hundreds of Pythians from Central West Virginia attended last night as a Rathbone Bible class of candidates was obligated in the Masonic temple by Knights of Pythias officers. Additional Rathbone classes are planned in other cities of the state as Wheaton holds the original Ave in West Virginia on his path.
London report states average daily losses at the Dardanelles from May to October totaled 795. Harold J. Tennant told the House of Commons that most losses were due to illness totaling about 90,000, with about 80 percent of the sick expected to return to fighting ranks.
Washington November 16 the Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for all National banks to report their business as of November tenth.
The J A Schwab Company at Moundsville West Virginia declined a 3 000 000 gun stock order to supply 50 000 monthly citing lack of capacity for wartime production. Earlier the Royal Gun Company rejected a large gun order for similar reasons. Both firms already had full workloads and avoided war orders.
In Eastbank, the Vesperine Gas Company led by Colonel William Seymour Edwards cut its price to 12 cents per 1,000 cubic feet after Kanawha Fuel Company won a franchise at 15 cents. Kanawha replied with an 8 cent cut. Edwards then announced his company would sell gas for 12 cents and supply school buildings and churches for free.
Michael Sheehran, 64, of Chicago, tried to end his life in the Connellsville lockup by slashing his throat with a razor. He is in a dying condition.
Shah leaves Tehran with ministers amid fears of German and Turkish agents causing a coup. Cossacks control the city as Entente diplomats accuse enemy agents and anticipate a Russian or British takeover of governance in Persia. Destination unknown, likely base in Spain.
Altoona Pennsylvania November 16 a fire of unknown origin swept a grocery store meat market and fruit store causing about ten thousand dollars in damage. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze after initial fears it would spread.
Rome reports eight hundred thousand dollars in gold for Italian exhibits at the San Francisco exposition were lost with the Italian liner Ancona. The loss was announced today in Rome.
In Fairmont West Virginia old mines blamed for sinking and damaging structures water and sewer lines. The Pierpont mine opened by Francis H Pierpont and James Otis Watson is cited for recent destruction. A church on the South Side was ruined but the congregation is rebuilding a larger structure nearby.
Berkeley reports the death in French trenches of Lieut John W Barnett a UC graduate and athletics figure. Stroud the graduate manager confirms Barnett was promoted to range finder and warned he might not outlive the 30 day average. He served 17 days on the job before death.
In Lonaconing Maryland on November 16 a farmer John Dodds reports his cattle and horse poisoned on Detmold mountain by an unknown person. Also two pointer dogs owned by Edward Doyle on Church street were found poisoned on the same mountain.
From Washington and Toledo reports, supporters discuss Whitlocks potential as running mate for Wilson while Wilson himself stays out of campaigning. In Toledo Bryan signals no bid to oppose Wilsons renomination, stating no personal feud over the defense program.
Following the discovery that Maurice E B Wentzell the late Harper’s Ferry postmaster, was short in his office funds, reports claim his father Deputy C B Wentzell faced a $4500 shortage in sheriff accounts. The bond company and officials moved to cover gaps, with audits finding shortages and removals of both Wentzell and Sheriff Gardner. The situation awaits final clarification to avoid losses for any party.
New York on November 16 reports that scores of people die and thousands suffer due to absence of Salversan to combat virulent blood diseases. The State Department began negotiations with the Allies to obtain permission for Salversan shipments from Germany as war delays shipments persist. Leading physicians nationwide urge swift action amid the crisis.
In Parsburg West Virginia two 4 or old girls died yesterday within two hours of each other. Margaret Roush daughter of G L Roush fell into a kettle of boiling water two weeks ago and Ethe Legon daughter of Th Legon on Saturday ran matches burning erases in an attempt to sew some boys. Her clothing ignited.
Laura s F Smith 48 a Hagerstown man of the promise society died Saturday evening at Union Infirmary Baltimore en route from Washington. He was returning when he suddenly fell ill and expired at the infirmary.
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