Italy Declares War on Bulgars amid Western Front Fighting
London reports hard fighting on the western front with British forces attacking near Vermelles and French efforts at Tahure failing. German war office claims French defeats south of Lein trey and Schratazmannele in the Vosges and says eight bombs were dropped on Belfort with several fires.
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London
Berlin
Vermelles
Tahure
Champagne
Leintrey
Schratazmannele
Vosges
German War Office
Belfort
Train Holdup Kills Two Wounds Three Near Brownenville
Mexican bandits wrecked a southbound passenger train ten miles north of Brownenville Texas killing engineer Kendall and an American cavalryman while wounding three others. Four infantry and two cavalry companies pursue about seventy five attackers who moved rails aside to cause the wreck. The engineer halted the train in time to avert a larger disaster as the bandits opened fire.
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Brownenville
Tex
Here
Kendall
Submarines and Destroyers Awarded by Navy
Contracts for 16 submarines and six destroyers are awarded. One destroyer will be built at Norfolk, another at Clare Island California. Submarines to be built at Pact coast sites Bremerton Portsmouth and one more. Private yards Cramp & Sons Seattle Construction Bath Iron Works receive multiple ships with listed costs. Mare Island and Norfolk yard destroyers priced at specified amounts.
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Cramp & Sona Company
Seattle Construction and Drydock Company
Bath [Ron Works
Mare Island Navy Yard
Norfolk Yard
Burns 10 Death Trying to Save Auto From Fire
Pittsburgh reports a fatal blaze at Paint er's auto exchange on Kelly street where James Cunningham manager of the Pittsburgh office of P. Cc. Collier & Sons died while re entering the burning garage to rescue his car. Firefighters finally controlled the flames after bystanders failed to aid him.
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Pittsburgh
Paintjer’s Auto Exchange
Kelly Street
James Cunningham
P. Cc. Collier & kSons
Cunningham
P. H. Ensign
Case Against Taggart is Dismissed Today
Indianapolis report says Thomas Taggart will not face trial for election conspiracy as the state drops the case for lack of evidence. The dismissal ends the government’s prosecution in this matter.
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Taggart
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Bethlehem steels hits 500 stock high on gains
Bethlehem Steel rose to 500 in a trading session, marking the highest level yet this year. U.S. Steel advanced to 86 percent, reflecting overall market strength and wartime demand.
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Bethlehem
New York
BethLehem #Steel
U. S&s. Steel
U. S
Eight Drowned In Ship Wreck Off California Coast
San Francisco October 19 Six men and two women were drowned yesterday when the gasoline schooner Alliance No. 2 was smashed on Malpass rocks twelve miles north of Point Arena Cal A surf boat from the Point Arena life saving station picked up two men Raphael Medina one of the two men saved reached shore through the surf and obtained aid A telephone message did not reach the life saving station until nearly four hours after the wreck.
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San Frageisco
Alliance No
High Court Upholds Yost Prohibition Law in West Virginia
Charleston, Oct 19 The Yost Prohibition law was upheld by the Supreme Court in the first constitutional test here. The case of Robert Ti. Bel, convicted under the law, saw a writ of error denied. Challenge claimed unconstitutionality for altering vital provisions of the state Constitution and for taking effect more than 90 days after passage.
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Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court
Robert Ti. Bel
New Jersey Votes on Woman Suffrage as Wilson Tops Campaign
Princeton residents note Woodrow Wilson who resides above a grocery in town will vote yes on the statewide woman suffrage ballot. Supporters claim victory for suffrage drives while opponents doubt the outcome as results await official returns on November 5. If approved it could shape 1916 races for President, U S Senator, and Governor.
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Princeton
N. J
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Washington
New Jersey Women's Suffrage Association
Women’s Political Union of
New Jersey Association
Wilson
War Garrison
Tumulty
United States
West Virginia Music Exhibit at State Federation Meet
West Virginia's musical achievements are highlighted at the State Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Fairmont. The exhibit showcases works by West Virginia composers to expose the artistic potential of natives during the three day session.
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West Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
West
Miss Idella Weisenborn summoned to Wheeling
Miss Idella Weisenborn of Frostburg connected with The Cumberland Press counting room was summoned to Wheeling today by the death of a relative.
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Wheeling
Idella, Weisenborn
Frostburg
Cumberland Press
Train Hold Up Near New York City
A West Shore freight train was robbed early today about forty five minutes from Broadway. The express train engineer acted quickly and thwarted the robbery as a large sum remained in the express cars. Police pursue a six man bandits faction.
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New York
West Shore
Broadway
Murderers of Old Man Halted By Hunt With False Trail
Pittsburgh detectives renewed the manhunt for the Bridgeville station killer of John I. Franks after links to a Pittsburgh saloon raid and a Mt. Washington shooting were explored. The trail faded near the Washington county line and authorities questioned a lead claiming the Wendt brothers were involved, a description that did not fit the Bridgeville case.
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Pittsburgh
John
I. Franks
Whittsburg
Washington County
Altoona
Wendt Brothers
McGingley
Bridgeville
Tierney
West Homestead
Mexico Again Is a Nation Carranza Government Takes Effect
Washington reports Mexico re enters the family of nations after three years of civil war and revolution. The Carranza government begins today as the United States recognizes the regime following Lansing's note to the Carranza agent.
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Washington
Mexico
Family of Nations
Carranza
Lansing
United States
Obrenovac Falls as Teutons push toward Belgrade
German and Austrian forces drive toward Belgrade with Obrenovac captured, Serbs restricting Bulgars’ advance, 25,000 British prisoners reported in Germany, Allied efforts to reinforce the Balkans intensified as Greece was notified of obligations under a Serbia alliance.
Carson Quits Cabinet and Plans Anti Conscription Push
Sir Edward Carson resigns from the cabinet and signals an active stump campaign against conscription for the Dardanelles fight. Monro replaces Hamilton as general in chief, promising a stronger push. Premier Asquith is ill with intestinal catarrh and to rest per his doctor.
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London
Edward Carson
Dardanelles
Monro
Hamilton
Asquith
Allies Lose Four Transports in Mediterranean Sinkings
New York October 19 Count von Bernstorff says Berlin reports German submarines have sunk twenty three vessels totaling 100000 tons in the Mediterranean. Four transports of the Allies are among the ships sunk with other vessels, some without confirmed notices from London.
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New York
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Mediterranean
Agean Sea
London
British and German Ships Sunk by Subs Reported
London reports the British liner Aleppo of four thousand tons was sunk by a German submarine with all crew rescued. A Stockholm dispatch says the German steamships Pernambuco and Sonderham were attacked by a British submarine in the Baltic with the Pernambuco sunk.
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London
Aleppo
Stockholm
Pernambuco
Sonderham
Baltic
Kirker Wins Braddock Votes After Pittsburgh Fight
In Pittsburgh on October 19 the County Court voided Braddock votes but upheld Johns contested votes. The ruling secures William B. Kirker the Republican nomination for Protonitary.
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Kirker
Johns
Pittsburgh
Braddock
William B. Kirker
Eastland Inspector Ira Mansfield Dies of Heart Failure
Chicago reports hulls inspector Ira Mansfield died suddenly of heart failure. Mansfield had been named in circulation tied to the Eastland disaster but was not indicted by the grand jury. Cleveland hosts talks on an eight hour day for railway workers with representatives from both unions present.
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Chicago
Ira Mansfield
Order of Railway Conductors
Mississippi
Lee Leaders Aid Harrington in Democratic Campaign
Baltimore October 19. The Lee leaders bolster Harrington and the Democratic ticket with key endorsements. Senator Lee speaks this afternoon at Rockville alongside Harrington, while William J H Lamar and William L Marbury promote the effort in Baltimore and state politics.
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Baltimore
Lee
Harrington
Senator Lee
Mr. Harrington
Rockville
William J H. Lamar
William L
Mar‘bury
United States Senate
John Walter Smith
Miss Jannette Smith Improves After Fall Injury
Barton Md October 19 Miss Jannette Smith injured Saturday in Cumberland while falling from a bug gy. She remains ill but shows improvement. She suffered multiple front teeth knocked out and a dislocated knee cap. Dr Thomas W Koon treated her at Louis Stein establishment then moved to resting room and later to street aid in charge of her brother James Smith.
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Barton, Md
Jannette Smith
Cumberland
Evangelist Miss Palmer Faces Criticism at Palmer Services
Crowds attend nightly evangelistic services at Center Street M. E. Church as Miss Palmer faces public objections to some sermons and statements. She remains firm, inviting more criticism as the campaign continues with programs each evening and special services for women and youth.
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Palmer
Center Street M. E
Miss Palmer
Evangelist
Former Centre Street pastors hurt in automobile accident
The Rev. Dr. W. W. Barnes Rev. Dr. Edward Hayes and Rev. Dr. R. W. Wright were injured when a car skidded and toppled down an embankment near Westminster Maryland. Wright Dr Barnes and Hayes minorly bruised but not seriously hurt as 17 car caravan headed to Sam's Creek Carroll County.
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W. W. Barnes
Edward Hayes
Methodist Epscopal Church
R. W Wright
Maryland General Hospital
Westminster
Barnes
Wright
Young Men's Club
Roland Park Methodist Episcopal Church
Carroll County
Sam's Creek
America
M. H. Lichliter
George W. Corner
Barnes and
Hayes
Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Male Dies After WV Plant Auto Accident
Henry Male 47, superintendent of West Virginia Pulp and Paper at Davis, died from injuries in an automobile crash returning from the Tucker county fair at Parsons. Two companions were hurt. Male had surgery and showed temporary improvement. He leaves a wife and eight children.
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Henry Male
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
Davis
W. Va
Tucker County
Parsons
Male
Gind
Libel Suit Moved to Washington County Court
Former Cumberland Daily News libel case against Harry Reager and Charles Cege was moved yesterday to Washington County court. Attorneys Arch A Young F Brooke Whiting and Geo Louis Eppler filed the motion. trial scheduled in Hagerstown for $20,000 damages.
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Arch A. Young
F. Brooke Whiting
Geo. Louis Eppler
Harry Reager
Charles Cege
Cumberland Daily News
Washington County
Hagerstown
Maned
Miner Paroled After Shooting Daughter in Maryland
Russell Kiddy a Pekin Maryland miner faced assault with intent to murder charges after allegedly firing a 32 calibre revolver at his sixteen year old daughter Sarah Kiddy during a June incident. He was paroled for three years on condition of abstaining from intoxicants and was defended by J Philip Roman.
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Russell Kiddy
Pekin
Kiddy
Sarah Kiddy
Malone
Miss Kiddy
J. Philip Roman
Shepherd Dunn
Frostburg
Dunn
Harry Sprigg
Junior Order
Sprigg
D. Lindley Sloan
Damm
McGraw Case Delayed as Supreme Court Reviews Writ
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in Charleston filed notice with Taylor County Circuit Court to answer by October 26 why a writ should not halt misdemeanor indictments against Col. John T. McGraw Democratic National Committeeman for alleged banking law violations at Grafton Bank. Other directors’ cases await outcome.
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Grafton
W. Va
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Charleston
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Supreme Court
John T. McGraw
Democratic National
Thomas E. Jouyce
United States
C. E. Smith
Parkersburg
A. 8. Warded
Baltimore Business Men's League backs Weller ticket launch
The Baltimore group formed to support Roads Chairman O. E. Weller Republican nominee for Governor and running mates Robert F. Duer for Comptroller and Albert A. Doub for Attorney General held a formal dinner. About 100 men attended including John J. Stump Conrad J. Her pich C H Holzman Thomas Footer FE Lee Shaw Thomas G Fisher and Frederick N Zihlman.
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Baltimore
Business Men's League of
Maryland
O. E. Weller
Robert F. Duer
Albert A. Doub
League
John J. Stump
Conrad J. Herpich
C. H
Peggy Stewart Day Observed in Maryland History
Marylanders mark Peggy Stewart Day with patriotic and historical society observances recalling the 1774 burning of the Peggy Stewart brig in Annapolis to protest taxation without representation. The vessel carried tea from England and was torched by owner Anthony Stewart under colonial pressure.
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Maryland
Peggy Stewart
Baltimore
Annapolis
England
Anthony Stewart
Stewart
McMullen’s Allegany Campaign Triumph Ends Tour
Democratic nominees Harrington Ritchie and McMullen concluded a two county automobile tour through Allegany and Garrett counties. Crowds greeted them in Mt Savage Lonaconing Barton Westernport and other towns as McMullen urged votes while recalling his roots and service to the area.
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Oakland
Emerson C. Harrington
Albert C. Ritchie
Hugh A. McMullen
Allegany
Garrett
Mt. Savage
Alegany
Mr. McMullen
George's Creek
Henry Mullaney
McMullen
Mullaney
Mount Savage
Allegany County
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Messrs. McMullen
Harrington
Ritchie
Westernport
Dunkle’s
Mason’s
Western Maryland Railway Station
Fuller Barnard, Jr
Franklin
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