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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1914
Page
6
A first photograph from the country shows Rheims Cathedral after shelling by German forces three weeks earlier. The attack followed claims French towers were used as observation posts despite two red cross flags. The image reveals daylight through the towers and a roof blown away as wounded Germans treated inside were killed by their own shells.
Ration M. Rover, cashier for Locomobile Company of America in Baltimore, died after a car at University Parkway and Oak Street overturned. Joseph P. Ripley, Canterbury Apartments manager, drove the car and was arrested then released on recognition for an inquest. Donald Anthony, passenger, was unhurt. Mrs Ripley returned home after a brief ride. The inquest before Coroner Chambers will review vehicle details and steering gear failure theories.
William Jennings Bryan, serving as secretary of state, spoke to about 5,500 at Carnegie Hall on Peace Sunday under Free Synagogue auspices. He warned no nation can violate a single moral law with impunity, calling the commandment Thou shalt not kill binding on nations.
The Nurses Aid Society of the Western Maryland Hospital held a 500 party in the hospital’s new parlor for the benefit of the institution. Prizes were won by Mrs. George R. Bramble and Dr. W. A. Gracie. A fine lunch was served.
Advertisement notes a Cumberland Press book titled All About The War that explains war causes and the painting meaning. It claims the work costs 10 cents and will settle the whole argument.
Edward Poe Gaston an American journalist and lecturer was arrested in Berlin on Sunday on unknown charges while about to leave the city. He recently distributed blankets underwear and clothing to British prisoners of war. His home is Harvey Illinois and James W. Gerard the American ambassador is seeking his release.
Representative Levy of New York proposes selling Monticello to the government for 500000 to keep the estate as The Virginia Home of the Presidents. He argues the property should remain a home rather than a museum and requests occasional occupancy by the president.
Washington reports that American copper exports to neutral nations will not be seized by British ships when shipments are restricted to domestic use. The understanding, discussed by Secretary Bryan and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, allows cargoes bound for Holland and other non belligerent states to proceed if the final use remains in those countries and not for Germany.
Steel orders for the United States grow daily as war demand expands. France places 2,000 saddles and 2,000 bridles. Buenos Ayres to receive 4,000 tons of reinforcing bars. another shipment to England for billets. other orders include thousands of kegs of horseshoes nails and casks. Some steel once thought Belgian only is now made domestically, reducing costs.
A Chicago dispatch reports a record acreage sown to winter wheat this season likely, but traders ignore the increase due to war news dampening market interest. A big European event or sharp export demand is needed to revive attention.
Columbia Oct 6 A special session of the South Carolina Legislature is convened today by Governor Cole L Blease to address conditions in the cotton trade tied to the European war. The proclamation warns the current situation is ruinous and could leave many penniless, with likely requests for special laws.
The National Association Rifle Matches of division B open in Jacksonville on October 6 with participants from North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi. The event is described as the Souths most important shooting competition.
Brooklyn note reports Leach Cross, once retired from fighting, back in action for a ten round contest against Walter Mohr in Brooklyn on October 6. Cross resumes training after a period of rest and aims to prove he remains a marketable fighter.
Charles F. Murphy the Tammany Hall leader is urged to follow William Barnes and retire from active participation in the party. Rumors say he may yield the state leadership to allow the Glynn administration to support the governor with dignity. He is not expected to quit politics entirely.
New York honors General James Samuel Wadsworth with bronze statue at Gettysburg. Six New York regiments join the ceremony. Wadsworth born 1807 in Genesee County New York educated at Harvard and Yale he joined the Union Army in the Civil War and rose to brigadier general after leading at Gettysburg. He died May 8 1864 from wounds received at the Wilderness.
Washington October 6 bids for three battleships named California Mississippi and Idaho will be opened today with a total cost limit of 7 800 000 exclusive of armor and armament. The vessels will be the largest in the United States and capable of 21 knots.
Advertisement promotes The Cumberlain Press for job printing with Union Printers, claiming right prices and guaranteed workmanship.
The government of Italy is making inquiries in the United States for five million dollars’ worth of war materiel. The request covers five hundred thousand pairs of shoes, hundreds of thousands of saddles, blankets, knapsacks and other military equipment.
Boston on October 6 hosts the Progressive State convention to nominate candidates and adopt a party platform. The gathering aims to set the party’s statewide slate and policy priorities.
Members of Branch No 33 are requested to attend an evening meeting for an elder of Charles Nes Petgom Wright, president. Advertisement.
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