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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
7
Vienna reports the Austro Italian steamship Josephine struck a mine at Pola naval base in the Gulf of Venice. All but six passengers were rescued. Also, Austrian General Staff dispatches claim the capture of 4,000 Russians in Galicia and ongoing operations against the Servians proceeding with great success.
Secretary of War Garrison released correspondence denying misleading statements about transporting nuns and priests from Vera Cruz. He quoted General Funston telegraphing arrangements and said no government failure to act was contemplated. The Catholic Church Extension Society had accused the government and demanded action.
Washington reports strong optimism that Turkish officials had left Symrna and that the Tennessee casualty resulted from fanatics. Germany seeks to reassure Washington by briefing all intelligence from Constantinople to ease fears of U.S. reprisals. Captain Decker of the Tennessee avoided harbor entry after the attack and followed Ambassador Morganthans advice to move to Chios, with no threat to force through the port.
James D. Sheppard of Berkeley Springs and Miss Cora Wilson of Clarksburg were married Sunday November 1 in Wheeling by Rev. James T. Martin. The couple honeymooned in Baltimore and Washington and will reside here until spring when they will relocate to Baltimore.
Miss Aimee Sheridan departed on an Eastern visit this afternoon. Henry Schriver of First National Bank returned from Baltimore last night. Several residentsincluding Henry J. Glick William Deveeman Tasker Lowndes and families traveled to Philadelphia Youngwood Pa and Baltimore for visits and meetings. County education officials attended the Maryland School Commissioners and County Superintendents meeting in Baltimore. Theodore Damm of the Central Y M C A football team was ill and unavailable for yesterday’s game.
In Meyersdale Pennsylvania on November 19 George Adals alias George Dallas, sought in Pittsburg for the murder of Thomas Shelcross near Library, was arrested on a mountain summit five miles from town after hours of searching. A .32 caliber revolver was found on him. Annie Ruffner and George Halley, tied to the killing, are held in Pittsburg awaiting charges.
One of the big dramatic successes of the New York season is Experience a morality play by George W. Hobart, a former Cumberlander. Critics say it is more direct than Everywoman and Dr Frank Crane praises its naivete and Proverbs-based dramatization. Crowds flock to the Booth Theatre to see this unusual play. Hobart also authored The Follies of 1914. his mother-in-law Mrs A M Devries lives at No 3 Lee Street in this city.
Nearly 500 members of Chosen Friends Lodge No. 34 O F attended invitations for the annual roll call tomorrow night. The Odd Fellows Temple Corporation committee will present matters of importance to the judge after the roll call and refreshments.
The Audacious sinks stern first after torpedoing with two destroyers nearby. A white lifeboat from the Olympic ferries rescued blue jackets toward the liner as ships stand by for operations at sea.
About 250 workers at the Fairmont Window Glass Company in Fairmont West Virginia form a relief association to raise over 2000 for Belgian war sufferers. Emil Majot plant manager joins veteran worker Charles Getter and committee members Alexander Smith and Joseph Delmotte. Majot recently returned from Belgium after witnessing widespread destruction. There are many Belgians among West Virginia glass workers.
The Frick Company of Waynesboro Pennsylvania sues J A Coleman of Midland to recover 235 dollars alleged due on a traction engine. Albert A Day represents the plaintiff and Charles G Watson the defendant. A boundary dispute between George C Brailer and Lawrence Hinkie near Mt Savage ends with a compromise half the costs each. Attorneys Ferd Williams and Dr Dindley Sloan for Brailer with George Louis Eppler and James A McHenry for Hinkie.
The Baltimore and Ohio reports for October and the four months ended October 31 show significant cost reductions in operating the property. Earnings continue to decline versus last year, but economies implemented reduced the gross loss from 1.63 million to 397 thousand for the month.
Harvey J. Heckler resident of this city sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 15000 damages under the employers liability act. He lost a leg shifting cars near Garrett Pennsylvania while connected with the drag train. Attorneys Frank A. Perdew and Wilbur V. Wilson filed the suit.
The Masonic Temple Association will hold a Thanksgiving dance on Thursday evening, November 26, at Masonic Temple. The Moose Club oyster feast was held last night at the new Home with about 200 guests. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Johnson entertained at dinner celebrating his hunting success. Camp No. 62 P C S of A will hold a class initiation and smoker this evening.
Perry Jacob Bill and Bertie Bor s of Keyser West Virginia. John Conrad Shuck of Reynolds Maryland and Cecelia Elizabeth Healey of Westernport. Joseph Wiedermeier and Mary A Biller both of Pittsburgh. Henry John Rank of Grahamtown and Clarabelle Lewis of Shaft. Frank Shipley and Mary Catherine Diehl both of Manns Choice Pennsylvania.
Hirsh promotes winter suits and overcoats with moderate prices and distinctiveness. The advertisement stresses made to measure trousers from $2.50, corduroy pants at $3.50, and tailored men’s wear from $15, touting English Scotch and domestic fabrics and value over war distractions.
The Overland Garage begins erecting a modern structure on George Street behind the Maryland Shoe Company and J. C. Orrick & Son. Harvey W. Daughtery plans a fish oyster and produce market on South Center near Union. M. Paul Murray buys Birmingham stock for a new pool parlor at North Liberty. Knieriem & Carney prepare to open a large queensware store in the Knights of Columbus building on North Mechanic.
Judge Henderson sentenced Joseph Smith alias Gold tooth Smithy Richard McNamee and Harry Smith to one year in the penitentiary for larceny. They robbed a foreigner on the Maryland side near Magnolia. Deputy Sheriff Trieber sent two prisoners to the Maryland House of Correction Wesley Cusborn three years and James Montgomery one year.
An advertisement invites readers to buy a pocket wartime booklet from The Cumberland Press office for 10 cents. The note labels it an advertising item and directs to the press office.
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