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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1914

Page

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A te as A te as Score by inni

A brief sports note records a score by inni amid unclear OCR text. No clear teams players or events are identifiable in the fragment.

The World Series at the hour of going to press

The World Series story appears at press time with limited details and a brief notice style, reflecting a snapshot of ongoing postseason action without full game results or context.

Antwerp Falls to German Forces in World War I

Berlin reports Antwerp in German hands after evacuations by Belgium. Forts linger, but occupation is complete. Paris notes favorable Allied front, while Berlin claims steady success and a decisive phase in the western theater.

Berlin London Antwerp Amsterdam Greman France Arras

Braves Win World Series Opener In Philadelphia

Shibe Park saw a 20 000 strong crowd as the Braves defeated the Athletics in the first game of the World Series. Pitcher Rudolph starred for Boston with smart control and varied delivery, while Bender struggled for Philadelphia. Stallings praised his club’s class as odds shifted after the victory.

Shibe Park Philadelphia Stallings Tyler James Braves Mackinen Rudolph Bender Connie Mack Wyckoff Coombs Giants Mack Athletics Boston George Stallings

Complete report of yesterday's game on sport page

The article previews a full recap of yesterday's match. It notes key moments, standout players, and final scoring pushes. Readers are invited to view the sport page for full statistics and analysis.

Poincare Residence Destroyed by Shells

Brodeaux Oct 10 President Poincare has received word that Germany bombarded his country house at Campigny Meuse yesterday. Forty eight shells were fired into the buildings, which were completely destroyed.

Poincare Brodeaux Campigny Department of Meuse

Plague Reports in Saloniki and Genoa

Plague cases reported at Saloniki and Genoa Italy Oct 10. Eleven steamers planned for Saloniki have suspended departure. Advertisement notes Washington Sun oyster promotion and a war book for 10 cents at the post office.

Saloniki Genoa Italy The Washington Sun Unday

World Series Play by Play From The Athletics vs Braves

The Cumberland Press will print a full daily account of the World Series games between the Athletics and the Braves. Accounts come via a special wire from the playing field, supplied by the International News Service with top sporting writers. See page 5.

Cumberland Press Athletics Braves International News Service

Americans in Europe rely on aid as war widens

London reports the American relief committee aided 241 people in two weeks and notes 9 595 grants to date while 6 000 Americans departed for the United States, bringing total departures to over 10 000 since war began. The commitee warns of increasing distress among American workers abroad and calls on citizens to provide support.

London American Relief Committee United States Tooming Sue Kans

Berlin after the war push shows signs of normal life

Berlin October reports describe a city slowly resuming routine amid scarce goods and rising prices. The nightlife appears restored, transport runs near peacetime levels, and workers reclaim jobs as residents cheer troop trains and observe French prisoners with cautious curiosity.

Przemysl in flames as Russians predict fall

A Home News dispatch reports the Russian ambassador denying Przemyśl surrender rumors but saying the town is alive and its capitulation seems inevitable. Emperor Nicholas returns to Tsarkoe Selo, inspecting Red Cross hospitals and meeting wounded as 10,000 prisoners and 40 guns are claimed taken along the East Prussian frontier. Russian observers say German forces retreat west of Suwałki to defend Mareggrabowa, while the Novaya gazeta notes a crucial German move weakening their position.

London Przemysl Galicia Ruzsky Ivanoff Rovno Brest-Litovsk Bialostok Vilna Onsowetz Red Cross Petrograd Suwaliki Mareggrabowa Lyck Iettick Pekele Bakalarzowa Margerabowa Suwalki Novoenya Skalarzowa East Prussian

Allies will Attempt to Open Dardanelles

Washington reports that Great Britain France and Russia plan a Dardanelles opening with commercial aims. Officials say Turkey’s closure blocks Black Sea trade, hindering Russia wheat shipments and U S cotton goods, while Russia seeks no fleet entry into the Mediterranean.

Washington Great Britain France Russia Dardanelles Turkey Black Sea England United States Baltic Mediterranean

Chauffeurs Labeled Crazy by Court After Third Speeding

New York magistrate Breen in West Side police court declares chauffeurs crazy. George Moran, driver for H. Herring of Riverside Drive, faces speeding for the third time. Judge fines Moran 100 dollars with option of 60 days imprisonment, mocking how employers pressure drivers to ignore limits.

New York Breen West Side George Moran H. Herring Riverside Drive

Austria Suspends Foodstuffs Duties

Vienna reports the Austrian government has temporarily suspended duties on corn flour and vegetables entering the country. The move comes as authorities seek relief measures and maintain supply during economic pressures.

Vienna Austria

Tornado near Galena Kansas Kills Four In Family

Four members of the John Deere day family die in a tornado that hit the farming region near Galena Kansas last night. Two others are dying and three remain seriously injured as rescuers search the debris for survivors.

Joplin Galena Kansas John Deerfelt

German Offensive Fails At Paris Seeks New Baltic Aims

Paris reports the first great German strike in the war ends in failure with the offensive shifting to a coast focus. The drive targets Antwerp and ports in northern Belgium and France while British reinforcements reportedly land at Ostend. In Roye the French claim 1600 prisoners in 48 hours as fighting continues on the northern front.

Paris English Channel Belgium France England Napoleon Antwerp Ostend Roye War Office

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