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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
1
Reports from Rosendale Holland dated October 12 say the last forts of Antwerp have fallen to German forces and fires are out. General Von Beseler works with Burgo-master De Vos to restore calm as civilians are urged to return.
Boston and Philadelphia prepare for a pivotal game at Fenway Park with Boston favored to clinch the title. Bets run high, attendance expected around 34 700, and lineups list Moran Evers Connolly Whitted Schmidt Moranville Deal rowdy
Crowds gathered at the Press office in Cumberland as bulletins were read via megaphone less than a minute after each play. An operator typed the play while a Press representative announced it from the front window. The Postal Telegraph installed a front window instrument to relay the stories direct from the field. Enthusiasm ran high and the service will continue daily during the big series.
The U S Supreme Court reconvened in Washington with nearly a thousand cases on its docket. James B McReynolds took the judicial oath becoming the senior new member to replace the late Lurton. Court business began without early decisions as upcoming cases include grandfathers clause disputes and the Thaw extradition matter.
The Associated Charities holds its annual mass meeting at City Hall Auditorium at 8 o clock with addresses by Mrs. George G Young Rev Joseph Dawson Health Officer Max Colton and County Clerk Angus Ireland Each speaker explains the group work and plans for the next year Judge A Hunter Boyd president and Miss Clara A Hartsock secretary will read annual reports The board of directors meets in a 7 30 session to discuss plans for winter activities.
Dr A K Hummelshime police and fire commissioner Ward M Eichenberger finance commissioner and H Bruce Hummelshime son of Hummelshime appeared with counsel before Judge Henderson. Each posted 5000 bond with Henry J Glick as surety. The three face charges of soliciting a bribe and conspiracy connected to a disputed water system contract with Merrill Buckgaber Company.
London reports German forces advance toward Ostend after a failed Antwerp setback. Belgian, British, and French troops retreat in good order toward Ostend and plan to form a new defensive line south and east of the city. Refugees flee Bruges and Becloo as Uhlans are seen nearby. Berlin says 200,000 siege troops and heavy artillery to be moved to France for a new campaign against England with mines and submarines.
Tokio reports German forts, warships and aircraft unable to halt the Japanese advance around Tsing-Tau. Japanese warships silenced forts and drove a German warship from range while Japanese aviators repelled a German air attack by bombing over Tsing-Tau.
Sharon Pennsylvania reports A W Hawkins losing 200 dollars after his trousers pocket was cut while he slept. Frank Britt, 47, is committed to Sylvan Retreat as weak minded. Four men, Baker Shanahan Murphy and O'Brien, arrested at Georges Creek Junction for fighting. one injured.
Belgians bear bandaged heads and deafened ears from German shell detonations around Antwerp forts. German forces breached the inner girdle earlier than expected, with General Von Beseler pressing to take Antwerp at all costs. Thousands of Germans were killed or wounded by mines in outer and inner fort rings. The rapid range of German bombardment bewildered Belgians and inflamed their resistance.
The Courant details 2300 British and Belgian soldiers arriving in the Netherlands after leaving Antwerp. About 500 Belgians were disarmed and interned at several locations. Many detainees are fatigued or wounded. Dutch concerns over Belgian relief, food shortages, and Antwerp fires appear in reports.
Miss Bowles for O Neill's Baltimore presents a display of high class outer garments at the Windsor Motel today Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 1300 for Taxi tour and car day or night.
The Cumberland Press reports daily World Series coverage of the Athletics versus the Braves with on scene play by International News Service. Special Postal wire delivers field accounts to the office and to readers. See page 5.
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