Italian Fleet Mobilized Amid War Preparations
King Victor Emmanuel plans a rapid review of the Italian fleet at Taranto following secret mobilization led by Duke of Abruzzi. Berlin dispatch notes dye famine relief for America with dye ships sent to Rotterdam. Paris reports German attempts to strike French coast repulsed as Helein troops engage Allies. Przemysl losses estimated at 40,000. Russian and Austro German forces clash along the Vistula and San rivers with heavy casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Victor Manuel
Tarrato
Duke of
Paris
Belgium
Petrograd
Vistula
San
War Office
Health Office Advice on Diphtheria and Typhoid Fever
City Health Officer Colton reports rising diphtheria cases but mainly mild, with no deaths. He urges throat cultures for sore throats and early antitoxin use to prevent heart paralysis, noting typhoid fever is down due to Evitts Creek water and sanitation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Health Department
City Health
Colton
Evitts Creek
Rebels Capture Port au Prince in Hayti Revolution
Haytien rebels seize Port au Prince after defeating government troops. American marines land to safeguard foreigners. Senator Davilar Theordoes leads the revolt begun after Orestes Zamor’s Feb 3 inauguration, with Zamor commanding against the rebels in June as they press the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Haytien
Hayti
Port Au Prince
Davilar Theordoes
Haytii
Orestes Zamor
Zamor
Theordores
Martinsburg Opens St Joseph School Building
The new parochial school of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Martinsburg West Virginia was dedicated. Rev H J McKeefry of Richmond led ceremonies. he bought the old school site 33 years ago while rector. The concrete red brick three story building cost 15000 and seats 300 pupils run by Sisters of Charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
H. J. McKeefry
Richmond
Tie
W. A. MecKeefry
Sisters of Charity
Trial Begins in Mineola Murder Case of Mrs Carman
Pale but calm Mrs Florence Carman faced a jury pool in Mineola as jurors were selected for the murder trial over Mrs Louise Bailey shot in Dr Edwin Carman’s office on June 30. Judge Charles S Kelley oversaw the process with 150 potential jurors. Six jurors chosen by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
N. Y
Florence Carman
Louise Bailey
Edwin Carman
Talesmen
Charles S. Kelley
Land transfers and right of way in Allegany County notices
John W. Deffinbaugh and others transfer a parcel to Mary L. Deffinbaugh in Allegany County for a stated amount. Richard D. Robertson and Sallie Robertson convey a parcel on Emily Street Cumberland to Walter Campbell for a nominal price. Cumberland Improvement Company sells a parcel in the Eastern Addition Cumberland to Geraldine Wilson for a small sum. Philip Kohl grants WV and Maryland Gas Company a right of way for a gas regulator station near Cumberland for ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Deffinbaugh
Mary L. Deffinbaugh
Allegany County
Richard D. Robertson
Sallie Robertson
Walter Campbell
Emily Street
Cumberland
Cumberland Improvement Company
Geraldine Wilson
Cumberla
Philip Kohl
West Virginia and
Maryland Gas Company
Italian trackman injured on B. and O. line
Joe Dipille an Italian trackman on the B. and O. Railroad was injured about the head this morning and was taken unconscious to the Western Maryland Hospital at 11 30 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dipille
Western Maryland
Carranza Ordered to Free Prisoners
At Aguas Calientes Mexico on October 19 the national peace commission adopted a resolution directing General Carranza to release all political prisoners held in Mexico City. The move sparked a clash between factions with Villa and Carranza supporters debating the convention's authority. The resolution passed and Carranza is expected to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguas, Calientes
Mex
National Peace Commission
Carranza
Mexico City
General Carranza
Roque Marza
General Villa
Cumberland Aerie 245 Eagles Prosperous After Building Payment
Cumberland Aerie No 245 Fraternal Order of Eagles paid 5000 on its North Mechanic Street home. Only 3000 remains to clear the building debt. The Aerie is a well equipped fraternal group with a valuable city center property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Aerie
Order of Eagles
Mechanic Street
The
Aerie
Heavy Canal Traffic Eases Coal Shipment Before Winter
Traffic on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal between this city and Georgetown is heavier than usual for the season, with the canal company loading boats as fast as they arrive so maximum coal can be shipped before winter closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake
Georgetown
Canal Company
New restaurant opens in Cumberricir area today
A new dining venue opened this morning in the local area offering modest prices. The restaurant at a street location began operations with advertised meals and sanitary preparations in place for lunch service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberricir
Fall from freight train costs man his leg at Magnolia
James Rockwell of Green Ridge, a Kerbaugh Construction Company employee, lay in Allegany Hospital after falling from a freight train Saturday night at Magnolia. He suffered the loss of his right leg but is resting easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rockwell
Green Ridge
The
Kerbaugh Construction Company
Allegany Hospital
Magnolia
Lutheran Service Held at County Home
Rev. C. F. Bergner pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran conducted devotional services yesterday afternoon at the County Home assisted by church members and choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Bergner
St. Luke's Lutheran Church
Bedford Street
Taft and Wilson Confer at White House on War Question
Former President William H. Taft spent fifteen minutes with his successor Woodrow Wilson at the White House. The greeting was cordial and they are understood to have discussed the European war issue during the visit. Sunday Schools Oyster Supper announcement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Taft
Washington
William H. Taft
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Two Die and Six Injured in Train Derailment Near Bartlett
A Missouri Kansas Texas train derailed near Bartlett Texas killing two conductors and injuring six passengers. The incident followed a stag party hosted by W W Lezzer in Granger with guests A R Serf Charles W Haymond Leslie L Muller and Lezzer. The Allegeny Hospital Ladies Aid Society plans a 2 30 pm meeting tomorrow in the hospital sun parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger
Tex
Bartlett
W. W. Lezzer
Hamncock
A. R. Serf
Charles W. Haymond
Leslie L. Muller
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Allegany Hospital
Local residents visit and travel notes from McKeesport area
Personal guests include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henderson and Miss Margaret Henderson of New York at Judge and Mrs. Henders on Washington street. Others travel to Washington and Brunswick for meetings and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Margaret Henderson
New York City
Robert KR. Henderson
Washington Street
Jesse K. Goodhand
North Lee Street
Harry Shubert
Martinsboro
F. N. Zihlman
Congress
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Albert A. Doub
Washington
Doub
American Bar Association
A. J. Chorpenning
Baltimore Avenue
Dixie Ray
Sandy Hoox
Washington County
Misa Ethel Bratt
Mabel Bratt
Joseph FE. Weaver
Arlington Hotel
Hancock
Baltimore
Obituary Roundup for Local Families
Five month old Orville W. Grimminger dies at Western Maryland Hospital. Services set at 9 a.m. burial in St. Patrick's cemetery. Peter K. Miller dies in Hazelwood and is buried at SS Peter and Paul's church with pallbearers named. Thomas W. Brant dies at 37 in Ridgeley West Virginia from tuberculosis. funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. Ruth Knieriem 3 months dies at Cresaptown. burial there. Annie Hook 72 dies of apoplexy at LaVale. services at St. Patrick's church then burial in Connellsville. Henry Lee one week old dies of pneumonia. funeral at Union Grove church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville W. Grimminger
B. I. Grimminger
Williams Street
Western Maryland Hospital
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Peter K. Miller
Hazelwood
Ervin Miller
Valley Street
SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
Church
Theodore Thumel
Joseph Grabenstein
John Brinker
A. H. Fogtman
I. B. Stegmaier
George J. Fletchinger
Thomas W. Brant
Ridgeley
W. Va
Cumberland
Rose Hill Cemetery
Ruth Knieriem
Norman Knieriem
Cresaptown
Annie Hook
Hannah Hahn
LaVale
Henry Lee
Lewis Lee
The
Narrows
Union Grove Church
New Medical Treatment Draws Patients From Far Distances
An advertised therapy from Inter-State Doctors claims to cure a wide range of chronic ailments from indigestion and kidney trouble to nervous disorders and rheumatism. Hours are listed as 9 to 12, 1:30 to 5, and 7 to 8 daily with Sunday mornings. A Circuit Court session adjourned to October 26 for the American Bar Association meeting in Washington, with judges and local lawyers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Washington
A. Hunter Boyd
Robert R. Henderson
Church Dedications and Meetings Across West Virginia and Pennsylvania
Multiple church events unfold with dedications and installations. Mt Tabor Lutheran at Garrett Pennsylvania is dedicated with Rev C B King of Pittsburgh officiating while Rev W H B Carney serves as pastor in Clarksburg West Virginia. Additional read: Rev Herbert Allsup installed as Central Presbyterian pastor and Rev F H Barrin of Elkins preaches. Broaddus College derives from $500000 fundraising, and West Virginia Baptist Education plans 50 year celebration in Parkersburg. Synod of West Virginia to meet in Elkins with Dr Henry T McClelland presiding. Mt Pleasant Lutheran church in Bedford County is dedicated after furnishing its brick edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tabor Lutheran
Garrett, Pa
C. B. King
D. D
Pittsburg
W. H. B. Carney
Herbert Justin Allsup
Central Presbyterian Church
Clarksburg
W. Va
F. H. Barrin
Elkins
J. P. Allen
Beverly
F. J Brooke
Romney
The
Baptist Church Asociation of
West Virginia
Parkersburg
E. J. Wooster
Baptist Education Commission
Broadus Institute
Philippi
Broaddus College
Alderson Academy
Synod of
Northern Presbyterian Church
Davis Memorial Church
Henry T. McClelland
First Presbyterian Church
Mt. Pleasant
Bedford County
Steamer Santa Catalina Burns in Columbia River Fire
The steam freighter Santa Catalina, owned by Grace Steamship Co of New York and valued at 700000, burned to the water line in the Columbia River 390 miles from Portland. The vessel was beached to save passengers and crew except for fireman Gus Johnson who died from burns. The blaze was caused by an air explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Grace Steamship Co
New York
Columbian River
Gus Johnson
Supreme Court Sets Holiday Hearing in Thaw Extradition Case
Washington news reports the Supreme Court on December 7 schedules arguments on the extradition of Harry K. Thaw. The case drew national attention as legal and diplomatic implications loom over the long running dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Harry Kk. Thaw
Apple Day Observed Tomorrow In National Drive
Tomorrow Tuesday October 20 marks national Apple Day aimed at promoting apple consumption as the most wholesome fruit. In Washington the Army and Navy football game will be played in Philadelphia November 28 after earlier cancellations, per Secretary Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Army
Saloon license application filed in Maryland 1914
The entry records an 1914 saloon license application by Giuseppe Di Bacc to sell spirits in Cumberland Maryland. The notice, filed Oct 19, 1914 with the Circuit Court of Allegany County, names the applicant’s residence at 22 Baltimore and the business address in Cumberland. The clerk Shaffer notes required signatures within eight days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Allegany County
Circuit Court
Negany County
Bain County
Guiseppe di Bacc
Baltimore Md
Premis Lloyd L
Gasoline Tricycle Tour Inspecting Baltimore and Ohio Service
William F. Lowe assistant general passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad travels on a gasoline tricycle during a 5000 mile inspection tour. He aims to gauge passenger service quality by meeting agents farmers and workers along the line and coordinates with train dispatchers to avoid accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Press
William FE. Lowes
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Petersburg
Moorefield
W. Va
Lowe
Collision Between Auto Transfer Trucks On Baltimore Pike
A collision on the Baltimore pike between the Albright and Hildebrandt auto transfer trucks left John W. Deffitbaugh shaken and taken to Western Maryland Hospital. He was later released after being found uninjured. Dr. W A Gracie attended him. trucks suffered minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Pike
Albright
Hildebrandt
John W
Babe”) Deffitbaugh
Western Maryland Hospital
W. A. Gracie
Application for Retail Liquor License Cumberland 1914
Notice: remonstrances against liquor license issued to Giuseppe Di Bacco at 22 Baltimore Street Cumberland Md must be filed within 20 days. Clerk Lloyd L Shaffer notes applications filed Oct 19 1914 with Levi Hillary as owner. Public local laws and acts cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Maryland
Allegany
Allegany County
Guiseppe di Bacco
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Md
Levi Hillary
Lloyd L. Shaffer
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America
Rotterdam
United States
Osters
American State Department
Russia
Vienna
Berlin
Amsterdam
Przemysl
Health Office
County Home
E’s Church
Ford
Theo. I. Petty
McKeesport
Mra. Co. W
Fet
Walter Hoffman
Miler’s
Cumberland Hydraulic, Cement and Manufacturing Company
Windsor Hotel
Progress
National Standard Ice Cream Co
Centre St
Chalmers
Oclo-Tt
Miller's
Aix
Charles Street
C. H. Glass
Ods
3Rd St. White's Hall
W. White
Maryland Theatre
Steward
Iberland
Unite States
Fidhe
Walter Powell&sons CO
Balto
Fsta
Stranc
Place of
Eet
Shaffer
Peogle’s Cash Grocery
N. Centre St
Wretern Maryland
Firee
Ake
Ned A. M
Chambersburg
Gerstown
Gettispur
Timore
Philadela
West
Belington
Otermediate
Hangerstown, West
Jaltimore
Dally Express
Hancock Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Westminster
Itimore
Express
Frostburg
Meyersdale
Pittsburgh
Delly
Eleios
Davie
Potate
Bricker’s Bee Hive
North Liberty St
Tim
J. H. Holzshu & CO
Howard Street
Cumberland, Maryland
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