Teach recruits to shoot quickly ordered by Kitchener
London report on Lord Kitchener urging second British army officers to speed up training. He says even rough drilling is unnecessary and emphasizes teaching recruits to shoot fast to meet urgent need in fighting Germany. Calls for more enlistments, acknowledges red tape hindering the War Office, and cites self help by Britain and allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
Earl Kitchener
Reservicta
War Office
Evening Standard
Pall Mall Gazette
France
England
Belgium
Japan’s Big Cotton Order Sends Trade Centers Nervous
New York reports Japan will buy 2,000,000 bales of U.S. cotton worth about 100 million dollars this fall and winter, paying 9 1 2 cents or better. The move, tied to wartime supply fears, spurs concern over U S cotton markets and Japan’s aim to control piece goods trade with China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
New York
Chin
America
Germany
United States
Death of Prince Wilhelm of Lippe Reported Near Liege
London dispatch recounts an eyewitness account of Prince Wilhelm of Lippe dying August 6 near Liege after a clash with Belgian forces. He reportedly ordered the flag raised to mark the retreat, was fatally wounded, and uttered Remember me as he fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Wilhelm
London
Hanover
Wilhelm
Lippe
Liege
Frederick Wilhelm
Rulers Fear for Throne If Kaiser Falls Says Babson
New York September 5 Roger W Babson, after returning from Europe, asserts Germany would become a republic if Emperor William admits defeat. He argues monarchs fear republican demands and that Germany’s move could trigger a continental shift with other rulers toppled. Included is a list of names and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
New York
William
Germany
Europe
Roger W. Babson
Mr. Babson
Arope
England
Russia
Austria
Babson
Russians Rout Austrian Forces in Galicia
Minister of War Sukhomlinoff announced that Austrian forces routed in Galicia consist of eight army corps totaling 320,000 men. He declared this a disaster for Austria and said Russians are masters of Western Galicia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Sukhomlinoff
Galicia
Guaranteed Gold and Crowns Teeth Without Plates
National Painless Dentists advertise at 100 Baltimore St offering teeth with crowns and gold options without plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Painless Dentists
Baltimore St
Probate actions filed and executors named in estate cases
The last will and testament of Michael J. Corrigan was filed proven and admitted to probate with Emma M. Corrigan named executrix. Mabel Knoll administratrix of Frank Knoll filed debts and settled final account with lawful distribution. Walter Smith appointed administrator of Frank T. Smith under the Miners Relief Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Corrigan
Emma M. Corrigan
Mabel Knoll
Frank Knoll
Walter Smith
Frank T. Smith
Business Cards Engraved at the Evening Press
A clipping notes that business cards are being engraved or printed at the Evening Press shop. The item highlights the service offered and the method used, implying a local printing or engraving business activity. An unnamed customer or order is referenced, suggesting a focus on customization work.
Bought and Paid For at the Maryland Theatre
The modern drama explores marriage through Robert Stafford a wealthy self made man and Virginia Blaine a telephonist as they gather at his luxury apartment The play argues marriage is a close partnership and tests the record before committing Prices range from 50 cents to 1 50 with seats selling now for Monday shows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marnage
Mr. Broadhurst
Maryland
Robert Stafford
Virginia Blaine
Fanny
Jimmy Gilley
Stafford
Virginia
More Troops From Austria Arrive for England Force
London reports Australia plans to send additional infantry and white horses to support the first expedition. The item mentions a working automatic air coupler with cars at Wolfe more street for railroad machinery and a Balti of the new and electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Australia
England
Wolfemore Street
Hose
Maieshop
Balti
Maryland to Open Season With Pair of Sixes Cast
Local readers will see the same actors who starred in New York and Chicago productions of A Pair of Sixes now performing at the Maryland. Chauncey Keifler stock company draws full houses while Miss Keiffer shines in Driftwood and other works. The Prince of Pilsen opens at Ford's September 21 with an all star revival. Moving pictures dominate Cumberland theaters Liberty Victoria Grand Belvedere offer fall entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New York
London
Cumberland
Chicago
Chauncey-Keifler Stock Company
Wold
Miss Keiffer
Madam XX
Knighthood
Prince of Pilsen
Ford's
Balth Tmoore
Allstar
Moving Picture
Leader
Star
South
Town
Liberty
Victoria
Grand
Belvedere
Stefansson Began Two Year Arctic Quest From Martin Point
Arctic explorer Stefansson and two companions left Martin Point last March 22 with six dogs rifles and supplies heading north over the ice to seek new lands. A supporting party of three followed sixteen days north and returned on April 16. Stefansson plans a Banks Land camp under Dr Rudolph M Anderson and may not be heard from for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King and Winke
Point Barrow
Alaska
Wiljalmur Stefanson
Martin Point
Barter River
Stefansson
Rudolph M. Anderson
Banks Land
Lfor
Ernest de Koven Lefingwell
Condemn Land for State Road Test Case In Accident
The June term petit jury of the circuit court is summoned to Oakland to condemn the state right of way through Accident. The jurors will view properties in Accident and then return to Oakland to hear testimony and arguments before ruling. The process uses petit juries for condemnation under a law enacted recently by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Oakland
Treaty strengthens US hold over Panama Canal zone
After months of delay the US Panama treaty was signed granting the United States control of Solon and Ancon waters and two small islands for observation. Panama gains Las Sabanae tract and direct connection to the rest of the country. The US also obtains Battery Hancock site and piers at the canal’s north entrance with a value of about 2.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
United States
Solon
Ancon
William Jennings Price
Ernesto T. Lefevre
Canal Zone
Republic
Colon
Ancon Harbor
Coast Artillery
G O P Harmony Meet On Tuesday
G O P Harmony meet is set for Tuesday at the Emerson at 4 o clock. Galen L Tait, chairman, aims to discuss the Republican State Central Committee debt of about 40000 dollars and a plan for liquidation. Senator William P Jackson will travel from Loon Lake Adirondacks for the event. Governor Goldsborough and Collector William F Stone are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen L. Tait
State Central
Emerson
Mr. Tait
United States
William P. Jackson
Loon Lake
Adirondacks
Goldsborough
William
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Kitchener
Howard Davis Cherry and
Carrie Aurora Aurandt
Altoona, Pa
Clarence Leroy Rizedorff Fine
Anna Amelia Dietze
Altoona
William Herbert Poland
Alexander, Pa
Sonia Anderson
Waynesburg
James Gallagher
Houtzdale
Savel Taylor
Windber
Harry Cecil Davis
Francis Claire Good
Marstella
Andrew Jackson Catlett
Paw Paw
Jeannette Rice
Cumerland
Peppino Longo and
Teresa Fino
Cumberland, Md
Orphans’ Court
THE
Evening Press
Sohong
Maryland Theatre
Labor Day
Mansland Theatre
Neheems
Flaxman Island
Arctic
Sprague Brooks
Harvard University
Bear
Demarkation Point
Anna Olga
King and
Winge
Elvira
Arctic Fce
W. C. Allis
Arctic Whaling Trading Company
LA Sallette Fayette
Allwood Streets
Thers of the Christian Schools
Peer S. C
U.S
Canal
G. O. P. Harmony
Narrows Park
Bagel Royalillion
Anni
Baltimore Street
J. A. Rice
Centre Street
van Duzen
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