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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1915
Page
4
Secretary Daniels opened the Naval Advisory board meeting with a goal of a highly capable Navy. President Wilson encouraged unity with experts to strengthen national defense and preparedness to command global respect.
Naples dispatch says Vesuvius has suddenly become active with strong earthquakes in the area. No severe damage reported yet.
The official communique reports a complete cessation of infantry actions along the Franco-Flanders front overnight and this morning. Heavy cannonading was noted south of Givenchy and at points in Champagne Lorraine and Argonne. French forces used grenades to improve positions near La Folie.
Robert Trent a well known colored head waiter and chef underwent surgery at Allegany Hospital yesterday after a dingfig room incident at the Imperial Hotel. Dr. T B McDonald operated. Trent remains in a critical condition and is regarded as a leading local resident with several valuable houses.
George Weems Williams, Baltimore lawyer and Park Board president, endorses the Harrington Ritchie McMullen Democratic ticket. He praises Harrington's integrity and record, Ritchie's legal ability and gas controversy work, and McMullen's mercantile leadership and qualifications for State Comptroller. He also says the Democratic platform is clearer and stronger than the Republicans.
Pastor Thomas J. Brodyrick of St. Martin's Baltimore died last night after 27 years in the parish He recently received the insignia of a domestic prelate from the Vatican Born in Canada he studied at St Charles College and St Mary's seminary He was ordained by Cardinal Gibbons in 1879 and was known as a devoted pastor and adviser to the cardinal He was a cousin of Dr James P Brodyrick of Boston.
Albert C. Ritchie, nominated as Democratic candidate for attorney general at the September 14 primary, spent 3149.75 in the campaign, while A C Ritchie spent 5119.75, as shown in sworn statements filed yesterday in the Baltimore circuit court clerk's office under the corrupt practices act.
Frederick Md October 6 Rush to a neighbor's fire revealed the blaze was at the Troxell barn. A thousand dollar span of driving horses two farm horses and a pair of calves perished. All farm implements and stored crops burned with total damage around five thousand dollars.
Walter Moran received a ten day jail sentence after a hearing before Justice C. C. Staines for disturbing the peace at Ellerslie. William Hall and Dennis Sullivan were released.
The Y M C A reports 1,624 new members joined in the last six days, boosting total membership to just over 4,000 and marking a near fifty percent increase in the organization’s numerical strength.
Robert Burns of Eureka California completed a 3640 mile walk from the Pacific to the Atlantic in 80 days less than the Weston record. He aims to see his Bay Ridge relatives in Brooklyn and received a $500 purse from Eureka supporters to walk back by January plus $1 daily for meals and lodging.
Louis Vincent Bachman 21 son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Bachman of North Mechanic Street died at 5 AM at Western Maryland Hospital from typhoid fever after ten days illness He was a plumber with MacFarland Plumbing and Heating Company and a German Lutheran Church member Funeral arrangements to be announced Walter Adams 32 died early today at Tuberculosis Hospital on Hay Stack Mountain Born in Oklahoma he claimed to be a full blooded American Indian Funeral tomorrow at SS Peter and Paul Church with burial in church cemetery
Berlin reports indicate all Allied attacks today were repulsed. French forces northeast of Neuville were driven back after a grenaded assault. In Champagne they briefly advanced after heavy artillery but were halted by concentrated fire and pushed back.
A roundup of guests and locals visiting or traveling through Cumberland and nearby towns. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Fleegie of Tunnelton, Mrs. Stuart Lamill of Oakland, and several politicians, hospital cases, and travelers. Mentions of hotel registrations, illnesses, operations, and forthcoming trips to fairs and Atlantic City.
London reports that Bulgaria has delivered an ultimatum to Serbia. Details and responses were not disclosed, but the move marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions as officials await reactions from Belgrade and allied powers.
The B L M Amusement Company announces new skates have arrived and will be hired out at the rink tonight. Frank Young, a Cumberland skating star, will manage the floor. The rink opens after noon and again at night.
Chief of Police J Thomas Eisenhauer reports four more fake magazine solicitors banned from town after a local resident exposed a 50 cent for one year subscription offer. Police urge immediate reports of any approached by suspected agents to curb further frauds.
Cumberland Council No. 586 Knights of Columbus installed new officers led by District Deputy H J Koelker. Officers include Grand Knight Frank H Barley Deputy Grand Knight Robert Stegmailer Chancellor William C Walsh Financial Secretary M P Garner Recorder Edward Coyle and others. The meeting featured addresses and plans for a hall now being fitted for basketball games with schedule to be announced.
Baltimore and Ohio Detective Prince arrested a colored man at Greenspring on suspicion of involvement in the Hansrote shooting two years ago that killed James Orr, a Martinsburg railroad policeman. The suspect, who gave names Wade and Jones, was taken to Romney for further questioning.
Jesse Taylor and his wife were arrested after a drunken scuffle on the Queen City pavement Sunday night and released on a $5 forfeiture. Taylor had recent trouble in Clarksburg tied to a raid on a disorderly house. Leather Reid was fined $20 or 30 days for abusive language toward his sister in law. John Reuschel faced a hearing for failing to abate nuisances from dry closets in several Third Street houses, held on $40 bond to fix the problem by Saturday.
The Daily News Co. demurred to lawsuits by Charles Cage and Harry Reger former officers each seeking 10000 dollars. Judge Henderson heard the argument as Donnelly Lowndes appeared for the Daily News and Young and Whiting Eppler for plaintiffs. The court sustained one demurrer count and plaintiffs abandoned three counts. The suits sprang from a Daily News article tied to Reger and Cage being dismissed from the local police force.
A matrimonial notice records Edwina Elkina Brun er daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wiederseim will marry A Heckscher Wetherill at St James Church in Philadelphia at the same hour and date as the planned Elkins ceremony The event was to be held at Halliehurst Elkins West Virginia The notice also reports Perry William Heltzel and Lola Violet Orndoff wed today at St Pauls Lutheran Church with a small bridal party including Mrs John Heltzel and J Frank Sager.
The Carroll Club held the first Fall and Winter card party and dance of the season in Carroll Hall last night. Allegany Hospital Aid Society met yesterday and tea was served by Miss Brackett with assistants Miss Raphael and Miss Walsh.
London excitement rose as a French claim of continuing troop landings in Greece emerged after Venizelos resignation. Some view it as a sign Constantine may not oppose while others fear France will defy the Greek king.
Richard Jenkins held on a charge of desertion from Co. 112 United States coast artillery stationed at Fort du Pont Delaware will be taken to Fort Meyer Virginia tomorrow morning by Officer Johnson and turned over to U S military authorities Jenkins was arrested Monday night in Shantytown by Officer Johnson.
Randolph Robinette and Cordliiva Barnes of Cumberland. Morgan Davis Peterson of Boswell and Williamina Cowan of Jenners. Floyd Clayton Cooper of Valencia and Maria Isabella Sterling of Buckerstown. George A. Shouholtz and Martha Ellen Tapper, both of Romney.
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