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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1914
Page
7
The Prize Court is revived as war prizes from German ships captured worldwide are to be adjudicated in England at the Royal Courts of Justice. Sir Samuel Evans will preside, with hearings outlining ship papers cargo and crew statements to determine lawful capture and distribution of rewards to captors.
The article discusses British naval actions and German submarine warfare, noting British blockades and the effectiveness of submarines. It mentions the destruction of German cruisers Mainz Coln Ariadne and battleship-related losses, plus American sales of saddles and horses to Britain and France as factors signaling a prolonged war and American industrial benefit.
An item noting visiting cards either engraved or printed is advertised by the Evening Press. The notice highlights options for card production services offered to readers.
The Maryland stages The Traffic a four act play by Rachael Marshall with Bess Sankey as Agnes Berton. Critics praise its stark truth and powerful impact and note endorsements from Chicago critics as the production promises a strong cast and notable scenic work. Tickets 75 cents and 1 dollar. phone 1912 for seating.
The film My Best Girl starring Victor Morley will be shown during the opening weeks of the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The star enjoys strong popularity on the Pacific Coast.
Isaac Stevenson 72 a Civil War veteran and miner from Pennsylvania died yesterday at his daughter Mrs Thyde in Paradise Midland. He leaves sons John Frostburg Henry Albert and Peter plus daughters Mrs Dorcey Thyde Mrs Hester Robertson and Mrs Arthur Miller with three siblings. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m at Mrs Thyde home with burial at McLuckie Cemetery Frostburg Rev William E Bird to officiate.
The Eagles beat the Pirates by 236 pins at Maennerchor alleys last night. Next bowled game is at Savoy alleys on Monday October 12. The Eagles face Moose on October 5 and challenge any bowling team in Allegany county. Communications to Casey Jones, manager, 11 Hanover Street. Last night scores listed.
A meeting set for Monday night at the B O Y M C A will organize a city bowling league. The old B O Y M C A league may be reorganized with a larger plan and prizes including silver loving cups and medals for top team and individual performers. The Central Y M C A will support a team and invites candidates to leave names at the Y M C A office before Tuesday night.
Wi Ga pool tournament begins at the Central Y M C A next week. Entries close Tuesday night. One cent entry fee. Elimination format for all members. A 250 point match decides the champion who wins a handsome cue.
French heavyweight champion Georges Carpentier, serving with a reserve regiment, was reported severely wounded on the Aisne front but the cable report was later denied. The incident reflects ongoing fighting with German forces and the wartime rumor mill around notable figures.
Daniel Dunn proprietor of the Hotel Dunn at Berkeley Springs has entered suit against Sheriff H M Rupenthal for 10000 damages. The action is based on the searching of the Hotel Dunn by the sheriff in search of intoxicants, but none was found.
An advertisement promotes a Cumberland Press book priced at 10 cents claiming it explains the war’s causes and what rulers said before fighting began.
Advertisement offering job printing by The Cumberland Press with guaranteed workmanship and reasonable prices.
Auction notice for the sale of a grocery and butcher shop business. Details include location at Fi Wagon and Saf¢ with a new Arch day event time of 2 p. BROOKE advert. Oc-2-té.
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