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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
1
Paris reports a vast double flanking effort as up to half a million troops clash near Arras and Dourdan with German cavalry suggested for a northern raid. The battle line, 100 miles long, runs from the Aisne toward the north while heavy artillery devastates the frontline as Von Kluck presses to the coast. Two of Baron Cowdrey’s sons are reported killed in France during the fighting.
A number of felicitous addresses were delivered last night. The event featured speakers who praised community effort and highlighted local achievements.
More than 300 employees from Monongah and other Baltimore and Ohio divisions attended Evangelist Bromley’s revival at the Grafton tabernacle Monday night. The parade, led by Vincent's band, featured Superintendent J M Scott and several B O officials on the stage with Mayor Fred C Graham watching from the platform.
Official Russian general headquarters report that the offensive continues with heavy artillery fire on German frontier fortifications. Reinforcements reach Koenigsberg garrison as fighting rages near Baka largewo and rail traffic shows continued German movement westward. Paris says German retreat persists along East Prussia, evacuating fortified positions between Wiezbolend Lyck. Rome sources note a dysentery outbreak in Bohemia and Moravia.
Florence Conklin Carman, on trial for the killing of Mrs Louise Duryea Batley in Dr Edwin Carman’s Freeport office, plans to testify to counter the case as New York reports a dramatic defense. Dr Carman says she is prepared and in good health, confident in innocence.
Washington October 7 First Assistant Postmaster General Danielle Roper told Maryland Virginia Delaware North and South Carolina postmasters in session that the American people would not accept a civil pension system and that age clerks in the classified civil service must adapt. He said he had no sympathy for postmasters who employ old clerks for humanitarian reasons and that a system based on efficiency would promote thrift and prepare all for old age.
New York report states James C. Smith of the Boston National League club broke his right leg sliding to second base in the ninth inning of yesterday's first game of a Brooklyn double header. Charles Deal will replace him in the World Series with the Braves officials saying the injury will not hinder the team. Braves players express confidence facing the Athletics in the championship series.
Daniel Willard president of the B and O accompanied by Arthur W Thompson vice president will inspect the Magnolia cut-off project today. After reviewing the Magnolia work they will proceed to Cumberland to inspect terminal facilities there.
Washington reports that New York attorneys will ask the Supreme Court next Tuesday to advance the Thaw extradition case for immediate hearing. William T. Jerome filed reasons for speedy action urging early determination of New York's right to extradite Harry K. Thaw to Matteawan Hospital to answer to his murder trial.
Washington notices the Newpor News and New York Shipbuilding bids for two 32 000 ton battleships total over 21 million dollars. Brooklyn navy yard underbids private bids with electric machinery, while a standard hull and machinery ship would cost about 7 155 300 dollars. The three ships exceed the Pennsylvania dreadnought in size by 500 to 600 tons.
Ottawa reports Canada will immediately raise and send a second army of 22 000 men to the front. The contingent includes a 10 percent reinforcement, bringing Canada’s total expeditionary force to more than 500 000 men.
Christian Baker of Ellerslie and his bride were wed at the Windsor Hotel in a sign language ceremony officiated by Rev. Oliver J. Whildin. The couple, both mute, left by auto-bus for the bride's home to seek parental forgiveness.
Fragmentary notice from Meyersdale Pennsylvania announces a marriage by The Cumberland Belle Baker aged 28 daughter of ertisement and a 10 cent price for the book. The text is garbled but indicates a wedding notice with local names and publishing details.
Major W. W. Crosby led a tour of 33 streets slated for a $150 000 paving program and recommended varying materials by street grade and traffic. The Security Trust Company bid to buy the bonds and handle full paving was rejected, leaving the decision undecided pending Crosby's written report.
Congressman D R Anthony of Kansas leads a drive in Washington for armored automobiles to equip the U S Army. He says the vehicles can safely transport troops, cross rough ground, evict barbed wire and hills, and haul cannon, with other committee members backing the plan and seeking an appropriation.
Pittsburg on October 7 detective George W. Miller Jr. killed Grace Cyphers and attempted suicide with gun, stab, and poison. Both were taken to Homeopathic Hospital. Cyphers died, Miller survived potential poisoning effects and his condition improved. Miller is married with one child. Cyphers’ husband is a local bartender.
From Washington on October 7, Spain reaffirms neutrality despite Portugal’s stance in the war. Statements from the Spanish embassy note that a major press canvass across Spain shows broad public backing for remaining neutral.
Clyde McClellan age 20 a train agent for Inter State News Company is held at Elkins West Virginia on $509 bail.
McMellan faces a charge of selling paper covered cigarettes in West Virginia. He testifies he was ignorant of the law and that his company supplied the cigarettes for sale.
Daniel Annan, president of the Second National Bank, will conduct an annual corn show with gold prizes totaling 1000 dollars. Farmers from Mii and Hampshire counties, Virginia, Bedford, Vent, Allegany, and Garrett Maryland, are eligible to enter.
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