War Bulletins from Front and Atlantic Lend Weighty News
Paris reports heavy fighting along the battle line in France and Belgium with progress near Lens Ypres Roulers and Nancy while British ships near Nieuwport Dixmude suffer damage from German artillery. Berlin dispatch notes continued remote battles with prisoner captures and French assaults near Arras and Augustowo making gains. Additional items include Moltke’s liver illness update and Britain's cotton policy impact on markets with Austrian troops dispatched to Ghent.
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Paris
France
Belgium
Lens
Ypres
Roulers
Nancy
Washington
Nieuport
Berlin
Lille
Arras
Augustowo
Tuner of Colored Children Incident Stuns Cumberland
Mrs. Thubert Smith, 54 Frederick Street, attacked by a group of 10 to 16 year old colored youths as she walked home with her child after a 9:30 p.m. cinema visit. She was knocked down and struck in the eye. police expect to arrest suspects today. Police chief orders arrests of loiterers on Frederick Bedford and Mill streets. A Halloween disorder warning follows, urging strict enforcement to curb property damage and hooliganism.
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Frederick Street
Center
Thubert Smith
Fredrick Street
Moving Pictures
Cumberland Press
Hallowe'en
Eisenhauer
Baltimore
Hallowe’en
Teisenhauer
Mine Disaster Devastates Illinois Coal Field
Edwardville reports an explosion at 7 25 am in the west entry trapping 100 men and entombing 372 workers. Rescue teams from Renton race to reach the shaft as flames rage and hope fades, with 100 dead confirmed by 11 am and many injured.
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Edwardville
West Draft
Renton
Fil
Hanes
Ion
James Harris
Russel Harris
Big Muddy
Illinois
Middlewest
Supreme Court Upholds Flag Display Prohibition
Boston October 27 The supreme court sustains the law banning red or black flags in parades and forbidding banners or signs that oppose organized government ruling.
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Boston
Supreme Court
Colored man arrested near Hancock linked to hotel robbery
James Martz was arrested about four miles west of Flancock and charged with involvement in a hotel robbery at the Spangler Hotel in Hancock. The alleged theft ranged from $60 to $100 after the bartender briefly left the room.
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James Martz
Flancock
Spangler Hotel
Hancock
Will Oppose Dismissal of Carman Case
Mineola New York district attorney said he will vigorously oppose any move to dismiss the indictment charging Mrs. Marence Carman with the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey. Carman, released on bond, will consult with lawyers and may go to Raven Rock New Jersey to recuperate at a farm. Dr. Edwin Carman said his wife plans to recuperate away from the case.
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Mineola
Smith
NéAssau County
Marence Carman
Louise Bailey Hiaroleed
Mra. Carman
Mra
Louise Bailey
Edwin Carman
Raven Rock
N. J
Lewis as Father of Parges Post Sets High Mark
Washington notes that Representative David J. Lewis led a thorough inquiry into government ownership of telegraph and telephones, influencing Postmaster General Burleson to support the proposition. His first term achievement elevated Maryland's congressional standing as the second session closed.
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Lewis
Parges
Washington
Maryland
Congress
David J. Lewis
Burleson
Towson Bar Bars Comment on Local Tour Statements
A Towson bar meeting in the office of T Scott Offutt discussed statements by Dr Howard A Kelly and Dr W W Davis linking Judge N Charles Burke with Talbott Hartman O Connor Spot Mitchell and others to sway opinion on county officials enforcing the Sunday law. The group chose not to respond to avoid further advertising by the speakers. Talbott noted Kelly should pray for himself while Burke expressed amazement at the surgeon’s remarks.
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Howard A. Kelly
W. W. Davis
Baltimore County
N. Charles Burke
Talbott
Hartman
Jack O'Connor
Spot Mitchell
Towson
T. Scott Offutt
Judge Burke
Dr. Kelly
Fred” Talbott
Jack” O'Connor
Spot” Mitchell
Buck” Reynolds
Burke
Kelly
Personal notes from Keyser and surrounding towns
Attorney W H Griffith of Keyser attended Hardy county circuit court session in Moccrefield. John Morrison, visiting his son in law and daughter in Winchester, traveled to Cumberland to see his other daughter Mrs Etta Keller. Charles Hobday stayed with Mrs Luther McDonald in Martinsburg. Agnes Murphy of South Center Street ill at Allegany Hospital. Jamet Smith of Barton returned home after visiting her brother James R Smith at 41 South Street. Mrs William Smith of Barton shopped in town Monday. American Ship Released. The Standard Oil tanker Brindilla has been released from custody at Halifax and Platoria is expected to be released this week.
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W. H. Griffith
Keyser
City
Moccrefield
Hardy County
John Morrison
Andaughter
Benjamin Taylor
Winchester
Cumberland
Etta Keller
Charles Hobday
Luther McDonald
Martinsburg
W. Va
Agnes Murphy
South Center Street
Allegany Hospital
Jamet Smith
Barton
James R. Smith
South Street
William Smith
Washington
Halifax
State Department
Platoria
John Brewer Struck and Killed by B&O Train Near Layton
A man named John Brewer was killed when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Layton early Sunday morning. Investigators are reviewing the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
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John Brewer
Baltimore & Ohio
Layton
Circuit Court Disposes Large Share of Criminal Cases
In circuit court today Thomas Sullivan was found not guilty of larceny and receiving stolen goods. Richard Lease pleaded guilty to carrying property out of custody and was paroled for five years. Joshua Lewis faces liquor license charges as defense by Walsh and Henderson continues. John F. Mallett’s accomplice charge was dismissed. Hausman pleaded guilty in a motor speeder case with Welsh released. Thompson convicted for attempted burglary. Cusborn denied parole. Pharr found not guilty after being shot by a Magnolia special constable. Walsh and Henderson represented him.
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Thomas Sullivan
George Henderson
William C. Walsh
David Cline
Lee Rogan
Frank Forebeck
de Cline
Forebeck
Rogan
Quilt Harsh
Richard Lease
Arch. A. Young
Joshua Lewis
Lewis
John F. Mallett
Walter Hausman
Cecil Walsh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hausman
Welsh
Sylvester Ousborn
John Thompson
Thompson
Cusborn
Lloyd Phar
Barkman Dies Suddenly at 29 in Cumberland Mill
Grover C. Barkman 29 tin worker at N. S. & G. Taylor Co. tin place mill died suddenly at 1 15 pm from heart trouble. Dr More arrived minutes later. Survived by mother Mrs Dorothy Barkman of 119 Oak St and siblings Justin Philip John Elle and Mrs John Miller. Member of Queen City Council No 49 Jr O U A M. Undertaker Louis Stein in charge.
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Grover C. Barkman
N.s& G. Taylor Company
Tin Place Mill
Barkman
Charles J. W. More
Dorothy Barkman
Oak Street
Justin
Philip
John Barkman
Misselle Barkman
John Miller
Cumberland
Queen City
No. 49
Louis Stein
Ex president of West Virginia University lauded for speech
A speaker praised the ex-president of West Virginia University as the most scholarly and eloquent, citing remarks by Bryan McKinley Hoosevelt La Follette and others and predicting Coil Hodges will be elected.
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Bryan
McKinley
Hoosevelt
la Follette
West Virginia University
Coil Hodges
Commercial Day Promoted Amid Ads and Contests
Secretary P W Blake of the Chamber of Commerce seeks subscriptions to cover Farmers Institute and Commercial Day expenses set for November 10 11 12 and 13 at City Hall. Milk and cream and preserve contests are planned with 25 000 posters distributed by car. Blake also seeks merchant support in newspapers and asks Congressman Lewis to oppose ending the railway mail transfer at Queen City station.
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P. W. Blake
Chamber of Commerce
Farmers’ Institute
Blake
David J. Lewis
Queen City
Lewis
James W. Conway Laid To Rest In Cumberland
The late James W. Conway an engineer at the Queen City Hotel died suddenly last Tuesday and was buried yesterday in Rose Hill cemetery. His daughter Miss Emma Conway of Los Angeles arrived after a 3000 mile trip to see his face one last time before interment. Mrs Lindsay VanHorn of Martinsburg attended the burial. interment was at 3 30 p m in the vault awaiting arrival of the daughter.
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James W. Conway
Queen City
Rose Hill
Emma Conway
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss Conway
Cumberland
Lindsay VanHorn
Martinsburg
Conway
War Is Terrible Yet Hope Rises In Carnegie Address
In Pittsburg on October 27 Andrew Carnegie denounced war as the most terrible tragedy yet urged hope for better times. He spoke in a drawing room about Europe’s war before attending the Robert Burns memorial unveiling in Schenney Park. He praised President Wilson noting his Scotch heritage and achievements.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
George Lauder
Robert Burns
Schenney Park
Col Hodges a Magnetic Speaker at Keyser Rally
Keyser resident hk ki. Keys attended the city events as Col Thomas Hodges, candidate for Congress man at large, delivered the principal speech at the big Democratic rally last night in Keyser. The report highlights Hodges as a magnetic speaker and notes the rally's significance for the campaign.
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Hk. Ki. Keys
Keyser
Col. Thomas H. Hodges
Farmers in Frederick County Plant More Wheat This Fall
Reports say nearly all Frederick County farmers have doubled wheat acreage this fall with many others in Virginia Valley counties following suit. They expect higher prices next summer due to the European war.
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Frederick County
Virginia Valley
Saloon license application notice filed in Allegany County
Public notice records an application for a saloon license in Allegany County. The filing by George FE Kean and L Shaffer names the place Oldtown Cumberland and the B&O Canal area with a 20 day remonstrance period after the filing date October 27.
Application for Retail Liquor License in Allegany County
Notice of intent to issue a license to sell fermented liquors in Cumberland Maryland. Filed by Artile Jane and associates under 1894 Acts amended 1902 1904 1908 with practical details and 20 day filing requirement to the court clerk George F.E. Kean owner of Lot B Canal Place Oldtown Cumberland.
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Allegany
General Assembly of
Maryland
Artile Jane
Alty
Fourt
Elow
Ek. Kean
Lot B, & O
Canal
Lence
Cumberland
George FE. Kean
L. Shapfdr
Roosevelt denounces Penrose crowds greet in Charleroi
Theodore Roosevelt repeated his denunciation of Senator Penrose and cross party machines in Charleroi and surrounding towns. Large crowds greeted the Colonel at every station along his party train.
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Charterie
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Penrose
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