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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
1
Dr. William G. Damm was denied a new trial this afternoon and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for manslaughter. He said he would appeal.
West Virginia commodity packers are accused of failing to follow the weights and measures law. Commissioner J H Nightingale reports annual losses of 265000 dollars to buyers who pay for wrapping paper along with goods. He plans a statewide tour starting November 1 to enforce proper packing and prevent misrepresentation of weights.
Rome reports Pope Benedict will hold a consistory despite wartime strain. Italian cardinals outnumber foreign members, with possible new French German and Austrian appointees. The pope is expected to deliver a major exposition of his peace views during the sermon.
Petrograd reports a British submarine sunk a German Prinz Adalbert class cruiser near Libau. The Friedrich Karl and Pring Adalberg, 398 feet long and 8580 tons, carry four 12 inch and ten 6 inch guns, with light armor and a crew of 557.
Frank Movotney an 18 year old automobile dealer died instantly and Lee Kennedy 20 and two unidentified foreigners were slightly injured when the car they rode from Briar Hill to Kiester upset after a front tire blew on a grade near Brownsville Pa Movotney was thrown against a telegraph pole as the vehicle toppled and the back seat struck his head
Parkersburg West Virginia October 25 A party of three on the Ohio river yesterday afternoon capsized their canoe. The drowning victim is Mrs Bess Gordon and the missing man is Floyd Clutter. Will Buskirk was rescued after freeing himself from the woman in the deadly grip. Rocking the boat is cited as the alleged cause.
London reports that on October 25 the Allies again urged Greece to declare whether she will join the Allies or the Central powers in the war. The Athens message confirms the request and outlines the decision is sought promptly.
T. M. Thompson of Durbin West Virginia died Saturday afternoon at Western Maryland hospital from paralysis. A lumberman who worked in Durbin and Meyersdale, he was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Durbin lodge. His body was sent to Elkins for burial and he leaves a family.
Washington reports Commerce figures show U S automobile manufacturers doubled foreign sales last year to 74 million dollars for year ending June 30, from 38 million prior. The department forecasts total exports near 120 million dollars this year, reflecting wartime orders.
In Massillon Ohio on October 25, a dying stationary engineer John Swihart heard a funeral service read aloud for his wife whose body lay in a casket in the same room. Mrs Swihart died Thursday of cancer shortly after his operation at City hospital. He requested the casket stay in his room and that he be taken home. Lodge members of both husbands and wife assisted.
Berlin explains the Cavell execution as just and necessary in war. Alfred Zimmermann asserts a world wide conspiracy and says the sentence was carried out under established regulations with death on the first salvo. He warns mercy would threaten army safety.
United States Bureau of Mines director Van H. Manning outlines a preparedness program to mobilize 50 000 trained mine rescue experts in 48 hours for war hospital service. He describes the corps as skilled in bandaging, wound treatment, oxygen helmet use, and rapid deployment with base railroad cars, capable of reaching battle fronts.
Michael B. Pue of Belair Maryland died after being thrown from his horse in Marlington West Virginia. He carried 105000 life and 25000 accident insurance. Born in Belair he came to Pocahontas county eight years ago to manage DeRan Lumber at Cloverlick and later joined C A Yeager in the insurance business. He was a Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbor member. Two children survive.
Berlin October 25. Dr Constantin Dumba Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States arrived in Berlin with his wife after Wilson requested recall. The Vossische Zeitung reports Emperor Francis Joseph has ennobled Ambassador Dumba.
Athens reports the Bulgarian attack in Serbia broken at Veles with French Serb forces uniting at Krivolak and pressuring the Bulgarian left wing. French forces defeated Bulgarians on a front from Ondovo to Krivolak, pursuing them after heavy losses yesterday.
City Council opened bids from five contractors for Old Town road paving. Lawson and Tratemarkle bids were the two lowest, under 1000 dollars apart, though no contract awarded yet. Regular and irregular bids, curb protests, and water extension talks dominated the session with actions deferred for a week.
Baltimore voters brace for final campaign sprint as Democrats center on Baltimore City while Republicans target the urban vote. Harrington faces Weller and Warrington in a tug of county versus city majorities with key rallies at Lyric Hall and Saturday meetings in East Baltimore. Action also moves to the Eastern Shore with Harrington and allies campaigning in Easton and Salisbury.
Miss Cozie Foltz 11-year-old daughter of Prof C. W. Foltz was assaulted in her home by an unidentified man who fled after striking her on the left temple. Found unconscious in the barn, she regained consciousness Sunday and is expected to recover. Also reported: two bribery cases against former Martinsburg city officials were dismissed by order of Special State’s Attorney Albert A. Doub.
Hans Schmidt, the New York priest convicted of murdering Anna Aumuller years ago, seeks a new trial. The appeal was to be argued before the Court of Appeals with A. G. Koelble assigned to Schmidt’s case.
Genoa reports say allied governments plan moving the entire Serbian army into Italy before Greek communications are cut. Italy offers 80 steamships to Saloniki to transfer troops to French and Italian fronts. Greece’s prompt intervention could affect Serbian fate.
Civil war veteran Oscar Schramm of West Ohio Street asks to kiss the Liberty Bell when it arrives in Pittsburgh for the November 23 exhibit, saying Western veterans were allowed to kiss it during its Oregon journey and claiming equal loyalty.
Baltimore dispatch outlines Democratic state candidates Harrington Ritchie and McMullen touring Belair Chestertown Havre de Grace Westminster Frederick Sykesville and a major Lyric meeting to close the campaign Harrington Ritchie and Mrs McMullen return to Hartford county. Republican itinerary lists Oakland Cumberland Frederick Montgomery Hagerstown and city meetings with Weller Dowd and Duer présents.
Luther A. Martin a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brakeman fell from his train near Virginia avenue crossing early this morning injuring his head. He was brought to Allegany Hospital by a passenger engine and is expected to recover.
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