War Bulletins Report German Ship Geier Must Sail
German cruiser Geier must depart after repairs or be interned until war end, with Japanese warship Hessen waiting outside port to attack if she sails. Geier carries 160 men and may disarm rather than face attack. Students drafted in Petrograd to swell Russian army by 200,000. Germany threatens allied lines as heavy fighting continues near Bruges Ghent. Japan bombs Tsing Tao to accelerate fortress reduction. ships search Pacific for German cruisers near Hawaii. London reports renewed German assaults on left wing. U.S. protests Brindilla seizure and pushes for immediate release of American steamer John D. Rockefeller. War revenue bill passes in House. Polish retreat described as rout. Ghent railroad destroyed. enemy ships ordered out of Suez Canal as Allied ships bombard Germans along Belgian coast.
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Honolulu
Geier
Hessen
Petrograd
War Office
London
Amsterdam
Bruges
Ghent
Tokio
Tsing Tao
Admiralty
Tsing Toa
Pacific
Hawaii
T. S. Piles
Washington
Brindilla
Deeil Spring
Rice
Lansing
United States
Great Britain
John PD. Rockefeller
House
Belgium
Nieuport
Middlekerke
Ostend
Coroner Probes Body Found Near Town Creek
A traveling salesman found a decomposed male body about sixty yards from the Potomac near Town Creek. Coroner J. W. Heck heads to the scene. identity unknown. Authorities note the position suggests not a drowning death.
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Town Creek
Arch Lingamfelter
Okonoko
Potomac
Shaw
Frederick
J. W. Heck
Important New Law Enacted by Cuba Senate
Havana October 22 The Cuban Senate after a long session passed the national economic defense bill almost unanimously. It echoes the House approval and includes national coinage premiums for tobacco cultivation authorizes up to 5 million dollars in bonds relief for agricultural workers and consolidation of the regular army and rural guard.
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Hiavana
Senate
House of Representatives
Austrian General Bruderman Court Martial Ordered
A Rome dispatch reports from Udine that Austrian General Bruderman, defender of Lemberg, has been deprived of command and ordered to stand trial by court martial.
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Paris
Havas
Rome
Udine
Italy
Bruderman
Lemberg
Posse Kills Four In Canadian Bank Robbery Pursuit
Portland report says two men an auto bandit and Canadian immigration officer Clifford Adams were killed when a posse surprised the gang at Hazlemuir Canada after a bank robbery in Sedrowooley Washington Friday night. The other bandits surrendered after one was slain.
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Portland
Ore
Clifford Adams
Hazlemuir
Canada
Sedrowooley, Washington
Spinal Treatment Offer From Local Doctor
An advertisement by Dr. L Kopractor at 19 South Open Evenings promotes spinal adjustment treatment. The notice mentions $5 and $10 courses and a free spinal consultation, inviting readers to visit for ailments.
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L. Kopractor
South
Mt. Oc
Women adapt to marriage while men cling to old loves
Mrs. Louise Hale argues women adapt to married life and forget youth loves, while many men retain memories of their first sweetheart as a persistent phantom rival. She notes women rarely regret past affairs, but men often keep a lingering image of youthful romance.
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Louise Hale
General Brayton Ives Dies at 74 in Ossining
General Brayton Ives former NYSE president died at his Ossining home after a long illness He was 74 years old.
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Ossining N. Y
Brayton Ives
New York Stock Exchange
Esty L Anderson Patient at Western Maryland Hospital
Esty L Anderson of Green street is listed as an inpatient at Western Maryland Hospital.
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Esty L. Anderson
Green Street
Western Maryland Hospital
Advertisement for War Book at Cumberland Press 10 Cents
An ad promoting a book about the war, available for ten cents at The Cumberland Press office. The line stresses affordability and directs readers to the printer for purchase.
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Cumberland Press
New Plan Corn Cure Promises Pain Relief
Advertises a new corn remedy claiming two drops end pain from corns. Emphasizes ease and necessity, arguing previous methods caused unnecessary torture.
Marital Notices List of Couples From Several towns
Walter Hunt and Ethel May Patterson both of Boardman Pennsylvania Edgar M. Parnell and Alma Louise Mitchell both of Confluence Pennsylvania Charles Samuel Green Sulphur West Virginia and Rosa Helen Sharpless Shaw West Virginia Charles Arthur Sthedes and Mabel May Hunt both of Uniontown Pennsylvania James Burr Saville Romney West Virginia and Mary Elizabeth Friend Swanton Maryland Cecil William Armentrout and Bertha Ann Lewis both of Pessinger West Virginia John Hoffman Jr and Marie Wallace both of Cumberland George Laverene Richey McKees Rocks Pennsylvania and Lynis Chrissie Donaghy Wireton Pennsylvania James Tomasello and Mary Sasone both of Monessen Pennsylvania Albert Wilson Lynch and Ethel Wilson both of Donora Pennsylvania Raymond Swadley and Lydia Jean Hollenberger both of Cumberland
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Walter Hunt
Ethel May Patterson
Boardman
Edgar M. Parnell
Alma Louise Mitchell
Confluence
Charles Samuel Green
W. Va
Rosa Helen Sharpless
Shaw
Charles Arthur Sthedes
Mabel May Hunt
Uniontown
James Burr Saville
Romney
Mary Elizabeth Friend
Swanton
Cecil William Armentrout
Bertha Ann Lewis
Pessinger
John Hoffman Jr
Marie Wallace
Cumberland
George Laverene Richey
McKees Rocks
Uiys
Chrissie Donaghy
Wireton
James Tormasello
Mary Sasone
Monessen
Albert Wilson Lynch
Ethel Wilson
Donora
Raymond Swadley
Lyd Ta Jean Hollenberger
Stranger Frank Martz Refuses Taxi Fare, Forfeit Set
Frank Martz, reportedly intoxicated, rode a taxi and refused payment. He was arrested, a forfeit posted to cover the fare and a fine, and he failed to appear for this morning’s trial.
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Frank Martz
Bedford Boulevard Concrete Road Opens North of City
The four mile Bedford road concrete boulevard from Nave’s Cross Roads to near Medford is in use though final work continues. Wang Construction replaced curves and hills with a straight smooth concrete surface praised for durability and ride. a second section between Narrows Park and Six Mile House opens next week.
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Bedford Road
Wang Construction Company
Nave's Cross Rtoads
Medford
Nave's Cross Roads
Joseph H. Lippold
Mt. Savage
Corrigensville
Barrellville
Narrows Park
Six Mile House
Court 10 decides care of Allegany smallpox patients
A tentative settlement ends the dispute over who pays for smallpox patient care in Allegany County. The Cumberland mayor and city council join the county commissioners in submitting the question to Allegany Circuit Court after hearings. City and county officials sign to abide by the judges' decision.
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Allegany County
Griffith
Smallwood Street
Board of County Commissioners
City Commissioners
City Health Department
Cumberland
Maryland
Thos. W. Koon
Henry A. Bachman
Frees County
Dr. C
Bachman
Frostbyro
Board of Health Meeting Summary Noted Rohrer Presidency
Dr C W G Rohrer presided as the head of the meeting with fney also noted as a board member. The context highlights leadership roles within the health board.
Land transfers record in Cumberland and Green Ridge areas
Humbird Land and Improvement Co transfers to Andrew J Lewis and wife a parcel on Offutt Street Cumberland for 6060 dollars. Harrison Duckworth and wife transfer to Everett Duckworth and wife a parcel near Eckhart for 19 dollars. H A Shafer and wife transfer to F Mertens Sons a parcel at Green Ridge for 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humbird Land and Improvement Co
Andrew J. Lewis
Offutt Street
Cumberland
Harrison Duckworth
Everett Duckworth
Eckhart
H. A. Shafer
F. Mertens
Green Ridge
STERN MARYLAND RAILWAY SCHEDULE OF TRAINS
Train timetable excerpt for September 27 1914 listing daily and Sunday departures from Hagerstown to Philadelphia New Jersey and Baltimore with services to Pittsburgh West and Frostburg. Indicates sleeper, express and daily services to Hancock Waynesboro Westminster Elkins and intermediate points with named connections.
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Hagerstown
Gettisre
Baltimore
Philadel Sleeper
Wig—Pittsburg
West Bleeper
Elkins
Belington Davis
Durbin
Aily
Fencock
Westmore
Bily Express
Hancock
Waynesboro
Westminster
Beltimore Ypress
Frostburg
Meyersale
Pittsburgh
West
Dally
Davis
Pointe
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Oklahoma
Witherspoon
Mississippi
Doormans
Russia
Poland
Reuter
Canal
Suez
Suez Canal
Roulers
Cuba
Posse
W. Bullard
Phantom Rivals
Gen. Ives
Bedford Boulevard
W. G. Rohrer
Department of Communicable Diseases
Maryland State Board of Health
W. A. Gracie
Ferdinand Williams
Walter ©. Capper
Henry A. Bachan
Walter T. Parker
Max .7
Colton
Jas, P. Gaf
Asaf
Cern-Maid pRigladee
Streett
Miller’s
Mechanic Street
Arlington Hotel
Miller's
Jb-Ly
Whites Hall
W. S White
3Rd National Bank Lidge
Clarksburg
Addreas P
Wee
Cumberland Hydraulic, Cement and Manufacturing Company
Windsor Hotel
Oclé-W
Progress
National Standard Ice Cream Co
Centre St
Fk Old
R. Or
Stern Maryland Railwayj
Walter Powell&sons CO
Va. Ava
Balto
Maryland Theatre
Wasifaton
Fidel
Be United
Guaranty Fmore
J. H. Holzshu & CO
Howard Street
Cumberland, Maryland
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