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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
1
London reports German forces meet Serbian resistance as the final struggle nears. Vienna claims Mitrovista fell to Austrian troops and notes stubborn Serb defense across Central Serbia despite harsh terrain. Official figures state one million Italians killed or wounded in the wider war.
Washington cables order ambassador Gerard to assume San Marino affairs in Berlin but he finds no legation or documents. San Marino, a tiny republic with 20 000 people and a war stance against Germany, has nothing to represent and Gerard doubts a legation ever existed or has been misplaced.
James B. Morgan Jr., 40, son of Captain J. B. Morgan a Ka wha valley figure, died from wounds said to be inflicted ten days earlier by Champ Shamblin, a Raymond City constable who remains at large.
A condensed Edison feature highlights community interests, with notices of mines and rail developments. The page blends correspondence and editorial notes from the women's section, offering glimpses of everyday life and regional events.
Henry Ford announced the charter of the liner Oscar Second to sail from New York December 4 carrying American delegates to a yet undefined peace conference in Europe. He aims to call a neutral gathering with support from peace advocates in neutral countries and plans to reveal details later.
More than two thousand carloads of freight, largely from American steel mills, are stored in the Holidaysburg yard and on the Petersburg branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The cargo remains to be shipped due to a shortage of ships in foreign trade.
Charleston reports the state supreme court of appeals issued eight decisions, three affirming lower courts. Ohio Fuel Oil Co v Price from Roane County involved an injunction over $500 tax adjustment, reaffirmed then dissolved. Downey v National Fire Insurance Co of Hartford, on a $105,000 policy for a Martinsburg carriage plant destroyed by fire, reached no decision.
Washington November 24 The President will issue a Thanksgiving Day appeal to the American people to donate to the Red Cross relief fund for Europe The organization has spent 1 600 000 abroad since the war began and expects 1 500 000 next year with about 50 000 on hand and has withdrawn units from battlefields for lack of funds.
Uniontown reports J W Thompson has traveled to New York to persuade capitalists to lend money or form a creditors' committee to dispose of his holdings for creditors. He plans to return Friday and confer with linkers about the arrangement.
A letter from Sergt. A. E. Berry describes a five minute war pause in Northern France to rescue two wounded Germans from No Man's Land. The officer and a private carried the men to safety, prompting cheers for the Germans and near tears among the troops.
Minister to Belgium Brand Whitlock arrived in Hoboken aboard the Ryndam with Mrs Whitlock after months in the European war zone. He declined to discuss his diplomatic role but confirmed plans to sail for Europe again on December 28.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania November 24 A L Martin deputy secretary of state resigns after sixteen years of service.
James Wilson, a well known contractor, shot a fine pronged buck while hunting near Little Orleans in this county and his party has been feasting on venison. Luther Barnes, Lester Barnes, De Sales Glick and J C Turner formed a hunting party that shot 82 rabbits a pheasant and a squirrel yesterday at statt.
Dr. J Aspinall McCuaig states he will provide all evidences to the newly elected state's attorney J Philip Roman to substantiate his charges about immorality in Cumberland. He vows to present information in a manner that will not hinder Roman's future administration.
London notices Tod Sloan the American jockey and Mademoiselle Cherrys a French actress in the French Review were sent back to their countries. Both deemed undesirables under the defense of the realm act with no appeal. Sloan booked steerage passage. the actress to France. Police cited running a gambling house as the reason for arrest.
Secretary Daniels announced a plan to build two government naval battleships Nos 43 and 44. Private bids for the hulls exceeded the congressional cost limit of 7.8 million dollars, prompting a call for steel bids on 62 million pounds with delivery timelines to be provided. Navy yard estimates varied with Mare Island above the limit due to equipment costs, while Norfolk and Puget Sound yards may be considered for the work.
Entente ministers hand Premier Skouloudis a note defining Greece stance toward Allied actions in the Balkans. The communication is friendly but demands a prompt, definite response and stresses haste in decision making.
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Berne reports believed groundwork exists for Emperor William to publicly offer peace via President Wilson after his state entry into Constantinople. The Nov 24 note cites undoubted foundation for the claim and frames it as a potential Christmas offer.
Bishop David H Moore of the Methodist Episcopal Church was taken to a hospital in Cincinnati after a paralytic stroke struck him on a train. He had been returning home from a visit with his brother in Chicago and had recently traveled to the Pacific coast. Doctors described his condition as serious.
Nov. 24 reports from Athens Berlin and London describe Bulgarian advances in Serbia and Italian troop landings in Albania. The U S cruiser San Diego was ordered to Pecelampa on the Mexican coast to safeguard Americans amid Yaqui raids and local unrest near Los Mochis with Villa forces active nearby.
Local Council No. 580 Knights of Columbus plans a trip to Oakland to assist in conferring Second and Third degrees on a large class. Cumberland team will exemplify the Third degree while Frostburg Council handles the Second. Attendees travel on the 7 o clock Baltimore and Ohio train and attend mass at St. Peter's church. A noon dinner, 1 pm degree work, 3 pm Second, 6:30 pm banquet, and 8 pm dance follow at the church hall with Frostburg Orchestra.
Albany Nov 24 The court of appeals upheld the conviction of Hans Schmidt for the murder of Anna Aumuller. Judge Cardozo wrote the opinion with all judges concurring.
Huntington West Virginia November 24 Johnnie Sheline, sought by juvenile court for minor offenses and a jail escape, hidden two weeks in his home. His residence caught fire and he fled barefoot, running into an officer who arrested him.
London reports that Winston Churchill, who resigned his cabinet post to join the front, has been attached to the Grenadier Guards and is now serving a front line tour of duty.
Washington D C Nov 24 Rear Admiral Frank E Beatty known as Charity Beatty due to his humane approach to delinquency will retire on the age 62 as the Navy ends active service for him He was celebrated for ordnance expertise and led the Naval Gun Factory and the Washington Navy Yard before commanding a division of the Atlantic Fleet in 1910.
Lord Derby criticized Lord St Davis over a speech attacking Field Marshal Sir John French and lamenting women in camp. He argued he could counter the opposition’s claims directly in the House of Lords.
Bernard J Walters of Nesquahoning Pennsylvania plans to petition Congress to allow enlistment of men with one eye in the United States Marine Corps. He was rejected at the local recruiting office because of a missing left optic and argues his remaining eye is sufficient for military duty.
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