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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1914
Page
1
Paris reports that German attacks on the French Belgium frontier grow more violent yet are repulsed as Allied forces reinforce ports along the coast. The front runs from Nieuport through Dixmude to La Bassee with Allies holding firm.
Cecelie Coleman, state star witness against Florence C Carman, testified she saw Carman leave the back door, hear a shot, then reenter with a pistol on the night Louise Bailey was killed. She said Carman confessed to her, while defense noted prior perjury and headaches.
Former President Taft addressed the American Bar Association in session at Washington praising President Wilson’s neutrality stance. He contrasted Montreal’s peaceful gathering with Europe’s belligerence, urged restraint in public opinion, and endorsed keeping the United States out of the conflict while supporting arbitration and peace efforts. He warned against premature judgments and stressed enforcing treaty rights and immigrant protection.
Wireless from Berlin claims German advances at Verdun with outer forts reduced and predicts Verdun’s imminent fall. Other items include a German cruiser bombardment of the Adisabeba railway, unrest in India, South Africa crisis, Somaliland rebellion, and Kurdish-Russian clashes near Targhovars with Zerzer’s arrest fueling Kurdish anger.
In Pittsburgh on October 21 Stanley Pedlock his wife and seven year old daughter died when a blast of powder exploded in their home. Authorities investigate whether the miner lit a lamp in the cellar accidentally or was attacked by an enemy.
Baltimore, Oct. 21. An executive order by Governor Goldsborough bars Maryland National Guard staff officers from promotion to field officer roles without at least one year of active line service. Captain Paul M. Burnett, first to be affected, has been promoted to major but will train as a line officer. The move aims to place battalions under leaders with field experience and reflects a shift toward regular army standards.
George Boyd mining engineer of Potomac Manor W Va and Mildred Byron Harrison of Piedmont W Va wed at St James Episcopal Westernport. Ceremony featured Miss Nina Shuey maid of honor and Helen Byron bridesmaids with Lee Ordeman best man. Couple departed for Cumberland on B&O No 6 after a reception at the Harrison home.
Baltimore reports Congressman J Charles Linthicum is listed for speeches in multiple counties with views he will announce candidacy for Maryland Governor after the election. He spoke in La Plata Chestertown Centreville and other towns as part of county stumping. Political circles expect a formal declaration soon.
Okey Meredith was arrested on a charge of attempting death by his own action after a laudanum self harm attempt at Mrs. A. Squires' home on Arch Street where he was a roomer. He claimed it was a joke and was examined by Mayor Koon. released on condition to stay away from the Squires residence.
H L Davies of United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company audited Cumberland finance books over several days. He certified the Finance Commissioner Ward M Eichelberger and City Tax Collector M Joseph Craddock as balanced to the cent with no irregularities.
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