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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
10
London dispatch notes the Belgian commission aboard the Celtic steaming to New York to protest German cruelty amid war. Minister Carton de Wiart denies that Louvain was burned by hostages’ son and cites American fairness.
Cumberland marks Labor Day with a parade led by Chief J Thomas Eisenhawer and grand marshal John F Carbrey. The day features two baseball games at South End Park, auto races at the Fair Grounds, a big Narrows Park picnic, and evening theatre programs. city offices close with limited post office hours.
The Merion, moored at the Delaware Breakwater, carries four six inch guns provoking a protest from Dr Arthur Mudra the German consul. Officials seek guidance from Washington on whether the arms affect its merchant status and clearance to sail during wartime.
Tokyo confirms it will not deploy Japanese forces to Europe to aid the Allies. The Japanese Consul General says Japan remains bound to protect British interests in India and China and would instead reinforce India if Turkey enters the war.
Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and other news items to this paper. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated. The Editor.
Charles Turner and family who ran the Assembly House at Mountain Lake Park returned to Cumberland for a few weeks and may go back. Mrs Harry Skeades visits her parents in Martinsburg with niece Louise Mandigo. Miss B A Neon visits Mrs C P Ambrose Berkeley Springs. Samuel and Mrs Richards of Dakota WV visit friends in the South End. Richards was formerly B&O YMCA assistant here.
American boxer Greg Packey McFarland and his bride faced an abrupt halt to their around the world honeymoon when steamship tickets beyond Japan were canceled due to the European war, forcing them to cut their journey short.
Sunday offer of a fine spring chicken dinner for fifty cents at Washington Lunchrooms on Baltimore Street with seasonal delicacies advertised.
London reports early Paris messages that the German advance toward Paris was checked as German right wing retreated from St Quentin. Britons and Russians, including 75,000 Russians landed at Ostend and 2,000 Marines, are noted as aiding in a rear attack potentially halting the German push toward Paris. Military experts warn of further Russian expeditions and possible flanking moves.
Two Italian laborers employed by the Anderson Company on Western Maryland work near Gerstell were fatally struck by an east bound passenger train after stopping on B and O rails to avoid a west bound freight. The men, unnamed, were brought to Butler’s morgue.
The Lonaconing Juniors invite any junior team on Georges Creek to a Labor Day contest. Interested clubs should contact Lonaconing Juniors for details and arrangement of the match.
Washington reports warn that fighting could spread beyond Italy and the Balkans if Turkey joins the war. Diplomats say Japan may aid England in India or Persia, while Turkey delays an official stance amid allied preparations. Rustem Bey cites a cable from Ankara claiming neutrality, though allied reps doubt it.
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