Fearful Zeppelin Raid Threatens Calais Coast
War bulletins report widespread fear of a German airship raid on the Calais coast. French forces push north of Arras as rumors of Von Kluck retreat swirl, while civilians flee to cellars and England. Other dispatches note Japanese bombarding Tsing-Tao, German Rhine defenses, and rising cholera and famine risks across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calais
France
Arras
von Kluck
England
Giornale d’ Italia
Italy
Avellona
Albania
Saseno
Avolona
London
Amsterdam
Germaans
Luxemburg
Mainz
Rhine
Brussels
Germany
Tsing-Tao
German Attack on Antwerp Continues with Success
Berlin reports repeated German artillery success at Antwerp forts and ongoing heavy fighting in France. About 2,000 Russian officers including 18 generals are said captured, with German forces also sweeping across the Niemen region and seizing aeroplanes. Antwerp residents flee toward the Dutch border as German craft press a southeast fortress defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Antwerp
France
Germany
Seige
Belgium
Argonne Forest
von Hindenberg
Niemen
Petrograd
Ossowlec
London Times
Nieuwe Rotterdam de Courant
Hague
Netws van den Dag
Holland
Ghent
Scheld
Termonde
Ownership of Mill Race in Court Again
The Johnston Stewart and Walsh Company sue Michael and Emma Gardner, William W Graham, Chirence and Emma Derr, and Harry Footer to determine bed ownership of the mill race on Market and South Liberty streets. Each suit seeks $1,000 damages, asserting the mill race has become land and that the plaintiffs are the legal owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston, Stewart and Walsh Company
Ferdinand Williams
William E. Walsh
William CC. Walsh
Michael K. Gardner
Emma D. Gardner
South Liberty Street
William W. Graham
Market Street
Chirence V. Derr
Emma M. Derr
Harry Footer
Aton
West Pole
Cumberland
Baltimore Street
Baltimore St
Bedford
Baltimore
Hanover St
Damage suit filed in circuit court
Reynolds Starkey sues Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Co. for injuries from a December Eckhart incident when struck by a company car. Others include Antonio Trepore vs Robert Kennett. William O Donnell Jr. vs Western Maryland Railroad Co.. Mary Beard administratrix of J H Culp v Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Attorney William E. McHugh represents all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Trepore
Robert Kennett
Bennett-Talbott Contracting Firm
William O'Donnell, Jr
Western Maryland Railroad Co
Mary Beard
7. Hi. Culp
Prudential Insurance Company of America
John H.culp
William E. McHugh
People and visitors in city include professionals and travelers
Dr. Kenneth Blake, physician for Bennett & Talbott in Paw Paw West Virginia, is in town. Lichtensteins return from a week long car trip through New York State to Buffalo and Niagara Falls with Morris Levy and Rev. Robert N. Young visiting from Westernport. John W. Snyder attends Hollidaysburg fair. Other locals include Leo Bartles in Cumberland and John Irvin visiting Boonsboro with his mother. Revered T. Davis Richards from Germantown visits son Carl Richards in the city. Miss Anna McMahon from Ocean visits Mrs Ellen Kelly in Connellsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Blake
Bennett & Talbott Company
Paw Paw
W. Va
L. Lee Lichtenstein
Fayette Street
New York State
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Morris Levy
Frederick
Robert N. Young
Edinburg
Conference of the United Brethren
Westernport
John W. Snyder
Pennsylvania Hotel
Hollidaysburg
Leo Bartles
Martinsburg
Cumberland
John Irvin
Boonsboro
E. Irvin
Greece Seeks Concessions to Keep Europe War from Balkans
Premier Venizelos told the Chamber that Greece is ready to concede on island ownership in the dispute with Turkey to prevent the European war from spreading to the Balkan peninsula. The issue of the islands has been definitively settled in his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Balkan Peninsula
Veneceles
ELOPING PREACHER MUST WORK ON ROADS
The Rev Br Chippe and Mrs Alice Ramsey pleaded guilty in Wheeling to a elopement case. Each were fined 50 dollars plus costs and sent to jail 60 days with the judge ordering the minister to serve 60 days on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. G. Chippe
Alice Ramsey
Wheeling
Robinson
Parsons
Rameey
Chipps
Addleman
Baltimore Street Crossing Blocked By Railroad Train
The Baltimore street crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was blocked this morning for about thirty minutes delaying traffic. Mayor Thos W Koon contacted the Superintendent about the blockage, but the train moved on shortly after.
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Baltimore Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Broadway
Thos. W. Koon
Aviator Dies After Plane Crash Over Yremstee Plains
William Picellar an aviator from New York City was killed while flying over Yremstee Plains. His biplane wobbled at about 200 feet, overturned, and crashed. He was rescued unconscious and died at Nassau hospital. Picellar aged 31 held a pilot’s license and was associated with an aviation school.
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Hemsted
S. Y
William Picellar
Yremstee Plains
Picellar
Nassau Hospital
New York City
Western Maryland RY Shows Net Gain in August
The August statement of the Western Maryland Railway shows a net gain of 58174, first gain since Carl R Gray took charge. Lower transportation expenses reduced by 45319, cutting the expense ratio to 34 percent from 41 percent a year earlier. The company attributes the rise to cost controls and the business moved adds 11985 to the gain. Management expects continued improvement under Gray's policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Railway
Carl R. Gray
Maryland
Gray
Names of engaged couples listed for upcoming weddings
Edward Harris of Smithton and Maude Mellinger of Layton. Harold Asa Evin of Sunlight and Dave Stdon of Unis. Henry Clay Price and Olive Gertrude Edwards of Williamsburg. John Langaso and Bertha Seinyes of Johnstown. Frank Gray Watson and Ruth Elizabeth Rankin of Smithfield. Harry Daniel Goodwin and Elsie Edella Cobes of Blairsville, all in Pennsylvania, with locations specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harris
Smithton
Maude Mellinger
Layton
Harold Asa Evin
Sunlight
W. Va
Dave Stdon
Unis
Henry Clay Price
Olive Gertrude Edwards
Williamsburg
John Langaso
Bertha Seinyesere
Johnstown
Frank Gray Watson
Orient, Pa
Ruth Elizabeth Rankin
Smithfield
Harry Daniel Goodwin
Elsie Edella Cobes
Blairsville
Valve Leak Cuts Water in South Cumberland
A leaky valve at Virginia and Laing avenues shut off water this morning in South Cumberland for nearly two hours. Repairs at the water works are underway and water may be off again briefly tomorrow to complete restoration.
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Virginia
Laing Avenues
South Cumberland
Estate actions and probate filings in local court
Frank O. Grapson, executor for Fred T. Keiser, settled his first and final account and distributed under the will. Laura E. Johnston was granted letters of administration for John E. Vanersdale’s estate. Sarah D. Avirett, executrix for John W. Avirett, filed a list of personal property sales and settled her first and final account. Rachael Johnson’s last will was filed proven and admitted to probate. Robert E. Rice, administrator of Laura Rice, settled his first and final account.
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Frank O. Grapson
Fred T. Keiser
Laura E. Johnston
John E. Vanersdale
Sarah D. Avirett
John W. Avirett
Rachael Johnson
Robert E. Rice
Laura Rice
President Wilson Endorses Cox for Re election
President Wilson in a letter to Representative White of Ohio endorsed Governor Cox for reelection saying Cox has carried out the party program with extraordinary spirit and success and illustrated the best public mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Washington
Wilson
Representative White
Ohio
Connie Mack and George Stallings Bowling Over Temperaments
A comparison of Connie Mack and George Stallings shows two stark coaching styles. Mack is gentle and fatherly toward players while Stallings uses constant verbal lashings to drive results. Despite fierce rebukes, Stallings earns loyalty as a pal to his Boston players after each game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Menke
Connie Mack
George Stallings
Stallings
Boston
Stalling
Dukes Town Burns in McKaen County Fire
A morning blaze destroyed the entire village of Dukes in McKaen County. The fire began in the Dukes house, an old frame structure, and raged until noon. The town, lacking fire protection, relied on a bucket brigade unable to respond effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Dukes
McKaen
Reverend Hall to Work in Washington DC This Month
The Rev. Percy Foster Hall, four months in charge of Emmanuel Church Cumberland and St. Peter's Lonaconing, will spend this month in Washington DC assisting Rev. Dr Randolph H McKim at the Church of the Epiphany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Foster Hall
Emmanuel Church
Cumberland
St. Peter’s Church
Lonaconing
Washington, D. C
Randolph H. McKim
Automobile party stops at Arlington Hotel
An automobile party including Dr. J. M. McKibben, J. B. Stohtie of Rock Valley Pa, and A. Schultz of New Albany Kansas stopped at the Arlington Hotel yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McKibben
J. B. Stohtie
Fire at Casselman destroys Hell building and stock
A blaze three miles west of Rockwood at Casselman burned the Hell building and the municipal hell across the alley. The fire began in the rear of the store, destroying stock with a loss of 6000 dollars, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casselman
Rockwood
Hell
Municipal Hell
Lost Circle pin and reward at Maryland Theatre
Lost circle pin with sapphires and pearls reported at the Maryland Theatre with a reward offered at the press office. Found on the ball ground a pair of eyeglasses. owner can claim at the press office after paying for this advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Bowerman Takes Post in Mayor’s Office in Baltimore
J Clarence Bowerman, formerly chief stenographer to the Public Service Commission, has joined Mayor Preston’s staff filling the vacancy created by Walter E Busch’s death. Bowerman, previously private secretary to Governor Frank Brown, reported for duty yesterday as the mayor plans a staff reorganization and Bowerman may lead the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J. Clarence Bowerman
Public Service Commission
Preston
Walter E. Busch
Bowerman
Frank Brown
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Willhelmshaven
Vienna
Austro-Hungary
Hugh Gibson
Admiralty
North Sea
Pany
THE
Evening Press
Methodist Protestant Church
Koon
John W. George
Charles Dehler
Lang
Wedford Street
Amos
Collins
Annie FP. Norris
Willlms Road
Alice J. Swartzwelder
Matilda Shermesser
N. Mechanic Street
Continental Trust Co
H. B .Shidle
Green Ridge
Orphans’ Court
Piebold
Best George's Creek
James Flynn
P. F. Hall
Automobile Party
IRB
J. G. Zilch
N. Centre St
Stee Sage
D. P. Miller & Co
Herman
Thos. H. Burke
National Standard Ice Cream Co
Centre St
Miaft
Miller's
N. Mechanic St
Jgly
Fiat Street
Polk St
City
M&2
Apply
T. G. Pownall
Glenn
Livy
Joly
A. Brown
Virginia Ave
Maryland Avenue
Goethe St
D. J
Vanilldy
the People’s Cash Grocery
Tilge
Tim
John Brinker & Sons
Third National Bank
Decatur Street
J. H. Holdashu & Co. Real Estate
Howard Street
Cumberland, Maryland
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