No set up in the fighting on west front by French
Paris reports sharp sudden attacks steadily improve Allied positions in Artois and Champagne. French losses about 11 percent due to strong artillery prep. British attacks denied by Germans who claim progress north of Loos. French gains near Souchez and Maisons de Champagne noted. 96,000 Russians captured on the Russian front in September.
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West Front
Paris
Artois
Champagne
London
Loos
Souchez
Neuville
Paria
Maisons de Champagne
Soupir
Aisne
von Hindenburg
Dvinsk
Volhynia
Lutak
Italy
County Democratic Ticket Now Complete
At a meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee the county ticket was completed with Sheriff Allen B. Cecil of Frostburg. House of Delegates nominees William E. Hoyland and J. W. S. Cochran and William C. Deveeman, all Cumberland. J Elder Humberland. James L. McGuire. John G. Shearer of Cumberland. County Commissioners P. H. Daughtrey Cumberland. Walter T. Parker Yale Summit. Peter E. Wright Cumberland. Orphans Court judges Martin St Dicken near Cumberland. J Benson Oder Frostburg. A Rawlings Rawlings. County Surveyor J T Poland Westernport. Remaining ticket from primaries includes William C Walsh State's Attorney. John R Warfield Register of Wills. Robert E King County Treasurer. Joseph M Brady and J J Lydinger Road Directors.
Earthquake Felt Across England and Scotland Border
A sharp earthquake shock was distinctly felt in England and along the border with Scotland this morning. There was minor scattered damage and no loss of life, but residents in affected areas were startled and panicked.
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London
England
Scotland
Large speakeasy in Wheeling put out of business
State Prohibition Commissioner Fred C Blue secured a court injunction against Bursa and Church Transfer Company and tenant David Gervin halting liquor storage and sales in a South Main Street setup described as West Virginia s most elaborate speakeasy. The grand jury did not indict.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Fred C. Blue
H. C. Hervey
Bursa and Church Transfer Company
David Gervin
South Main Street
West Virginia
Brie
Blue
Jank Church
President Willard Visits Cumberland on Inspection Trip
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad accompanied by Charles W. Galloway general manager arrived in Cumberland on train No. 9. They departed on a special train at eight this morning to inspect the Magnolia cut-off.
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Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles W. Galloway
The
Road
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Magnolia
Miner Freed After Fifteen-Hour Ordeal By Mining Machine
Thomas Mc Cabe, 33, of Windber Pennsylvania, was trapped with his left leg in a coal cutting machine at the Gahagen mine in Arrow Somerset county for about fifteen hours. Mechanics from Johnstown cut away steel to release him then he was taken to Windber hospital where the leg was amputated.
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Windber
Thomas McCabe
Gahagen
Arrow
Somerset County
Johnstown
McCabe
Windber Hospital
Critical illness of Judge Witzenbacher unsettles Washington county
Former Judge William J Witzenbacher a key Democratic leader in Washington County is seriously ill at his home in Hagerstown. A Johns Hopkins Hospital specialist is consulting with local doctors as he battles a kidney and heart complication. He was Cir cuit Court judge appointed by Gov Warfield and later led the county Democratic party before losing to Judge Martin L Reedy. Since leaving the bench he has continued practicing law in Hagerstown.
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William J. Witzenbacher
Washington County
Hagerstown
Johns Hopkins
Witzenbacher
Col
Buchanan Schley
Warfield
Edward Stake
Martin L. Reedy
18 Hurt In B and C Wreck Near Belleville
Parker sburg West Virginia October 2 A passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio line was derailed at Belleville eighteen miles from here yesterday morning Eighteen passengers were injured but none seriously The smoker and passenger coach and two sleepers left the track one sleeper was torn on its side by a coal gondola debris sideswiping it
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio River Division
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Belleville
Philadelphia Wins First Game in World Series
New York October 2 The first game of the world series between Boston and Philadelphia is scheduled for October 8 in Philadelphia. The national commission fixed the date and President Baker of the Phillies won the toss for home site.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
National Commission
Baker
Phillies
La Salle Honor Roll for September at La Salle Institute
Rev. Brother Philip presented honor certificates to La Salle Institute students for September. The roll lists many names including August Blaul and John Brady. An exhibit of student work and lab demonstrations will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Hall to honor delegates attending the Federation of Catholic Societies convention.
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Brother Philip
la Salle Institute
August Blaul
John Brady
John Barry
Francis Cavey
Harry Cline
Raphael Crogan
Simon Creegan
George Eutler
Francis Fleckenstein
Carl Firlie
Thomas Flanigan
William Glick
Harold Getty
Eugene Gunning
Thomas Harbaugh
Howard Hoffman
Raphael King
Franklin Lear
James Laffey
Edward Shertzer
Carl Sell
Francis Templeton
James Winters
Federation of Catholic Societies
SS. Peter and Paul’s Hall
Ministers Meet to Plan for Next Year
The executive committee of the Ministerial Association meets this afternoon at the Central Y M C A to finalize plans for the coming year. Rev H V Wheeler, newly elected president, will preside.
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Ministerial Association
H. V. Wheeler
Hurricane Disaster Claims Nearly Two Hundred Lives
Washington reports near two hundred lives lost in a hurricane east of New Orleans and twelve in the city itself. Property damage is estimated at two million dollars with one and a half million in shipping losses. Wire communication has been restored.
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Washington
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Lichtenstein questions statements of prohibition commissioner
Cumberland liquor merchants dispute Fred Blue West Virginia prohibition chief claiming Cincinnati dealers raised 15000 to press James Clark Distilling suit in U S Supreme Court. Robert Lichtenstein accuses Blue of misleading stats on arrests and drunkenness, and questions proposed $10600 fee for Blue’s Supreme Court pleading.
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Cumberland
Fred ©. Blue
West Virginia
Cincinnati
James Clark Distilling Company
Supreme Court of the United States
American Express Company
Western Maryland Railway
United States Court
John C. Rose
Rose
United States Supreme Court
Blue
Robert I. Lichtenstein
Ing
Philip Smith
Sailor Kills Wife and Servant Then Himself in Erie
In Erie on October 2, Charles Hanson, 49, a sailor, shot and killed his wife who had just inherited a fortune and a servant Teresa Sims before turning the revolver on himself. The servant died en route to the hospital. both victims died after Hanson fled to a nearby hiding place.
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Erie
Charles Hanson
Teresa Sims
Hanson
Emerson C Harrington governor campaign funds report
The Democratic organization spent 1261.94 to Garry Washington county for Emerson C Harrington in the recent primaries. Dr. J. Hubert Wade, treasurer, filed the statement with the court clerk. Of the total, 1100 was contributed by H. A. Joyce, political agent.
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Garry Washington County
Emerson C Harrington
J. Hubert Wade
H. A. Joyce
Robbery at Barker’s Store Tied to Baltimore Line Band
A gang entered Turner T. Barker’s Brunswick store Thursday night and stole clothing and jewelry worth 75 dollars. Police link the crime to a recurring black gang active along the Baltimore and Ohio main line since spring. Lee Worth, one of the suspects, was captured and sentenced to six years in the Maryland penitentiary.
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Turner T. Barker
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
Lee Worth
Maryland
Newspaperman's Daughter Stars In The Only Girl
Adele Hassan daughter of a Philadelphia newspaperman appears tonight at the Maryland Theater in The Only Girl. From amateur Philadelphia operas to auditions with Victor Herbert and early praise, she earns a featured three-genre role through hard study and stage watching.
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Maryland Theater
Adele Hassan
Philadelphia
Adele
Arsena
Fasquita
Carmen
Victor Herbert
Willow Grove
Joe Weber
Death of Engineer Zorn After Fight With Fireman Meyers
James W. Zorn a 37 year old Baltimore and Ohio engineer from Connellsville died in McKeesport from pistol wounds suffered in a fight with George E. Meyers a Baltimore and Ohio fireman. Meyers claimed self defense and was jailed as coroner's jury deliberations continued. Zorn had exonerated Meyers before death. revolver belonged to Zorn and may have fired in the struggle. Funeral arrangements set for Connellsville with burial in McKeesport.
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Engineer Zorn
Meyers
James W. Zorn
Baltimore and Ohio
Connellaville
McKeesport
George E. Meyers
Philadelphia
Zorn
R. W. Smith
Smith
Hancock
Charles Zorn
Charles Minnick
Cumberland
Zora
Lutheran Church
Connellsville
Texas
Arlington program postponed for rain during Grand Army event
The cornerstone ceremony at Arlington cemetery for the national amphitheater was postponed due to heavy rain. President Wilson planned to attend next week, but veterans largely returned home. Elias R. Monfort of Cincinnati was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, with Frank O. Cole withdrawing and William J. Patterson remaining as candidate. Monfort, formerly Cincinnati postmaster, won unanimously.
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Washington
Arlington Cemetery
Grand Army
Wilson
Elias R. Monfort
Cincinnati
Grand Army of the Republic
Frank O. Cole
Jersey City
N. J
William J. Patterson
Pittsburgh
Captain Monfort
New Jersey
Cole
Monfort
Cumberland Fair Events Postponed to Next Week
The Cumberland fair shows heavy track conditions after two days of rain. The postponed events include automobile, motorcycle, marathon and foot races, a riding tournament and a Cumberland Bedford football game. A tournament ball will close the fair at Mouse hall with a Thursday or Saturday reschedule.
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Cumberland
Bedford
Mouse Hall
Democratic Club To Elect Officers In Campaign Meeting
The Young Men's Democratic club will hold its first campaign meeting Monday at 8 in Room 22 Walsh building. The gathering includes an election of officers. The club has played a key role in recent campaigns and will be active in the current contest.
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Young Men's Democratic Club
Walsh Building
Young Men's Club
Death of Harry Groves After Fall From Railway Tres tle
The body of 50 year old Harry Groves, who died at Western Maryland Hospital from injuries after falling through a trestle on the Western Maryland Railway, was sent to his son’s home at 16 Vine Street. Funeral plans await the son’s return, as he was a brakeman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and is currently missing. Surviving sister Mrs. Sarah Shannon of 216 Springdale Street and another sister in Washington are to be informed.
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Harry Groves
Western Maryland Hospital
Western Maryland Railway
G. Stanley Butler
Vine Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Third Division
Washington
Sarah Shannon
Springdale Street
U S Aims to Recall Captain von Papen Over Diplomatic Breach
Washington reports indicate the United States will seek the recall of German military attaché Captain von Papen unless he is withdrawn. Officials cite transgressions in diplomatic proprieties involving embassy activities and cipher letters from Dr Dumba Archibald and Bernstorff. The batch includes four Bernstorff letters introducing Archibald and von Papen correspondence with the war office and wife messages.
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Washington
von Papen
United States
James F. J. Archibald
Dumba
State Department
Lansing
Captain von Papen
Count von Bernstorff
Archivald
German War Office
Bridgeport Arms Company
Talont
War Office
Schwegel
St. Louis
Mr. Meeker
Chicago Packers
Archibald
Extra conductor Ralph Cordry Hurts In Yard Accident
Ralph Cordry an extra Baltimore and Ohio conductor residing at 111 Seymour Street fell between cars while shifting at the Baltimore street freight shed early this morning. He sustained a splintered shoulder blade bruises to the back and was badly shaken. He was picked up unconscious and rushed to Allegany Hospital by Stein's ambulance where Dr Claybrook treated him. He is not in danger.
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Ralph Cordry
Baltimore and Ohio
Seymour Street
Baltimore Street
Allegany Hospital
Stein’s
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William CC. Deveeman
J. Elder Humbird
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P. Hi. Daughtrey
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George C. Burlingame
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Lichtenstein
Prohibition
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