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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
1
Paris reports allies driving back German advance guard along a 160 mile battle line between Nau teuil Le Hau Douin and Verdun. German right wing retreating at least 10 miles as Joffre and French commander Gallieni direct operations amid heavy fighting and hopes of a general clash. In Rome the Tribuna says 25 000 Russian troops arrive in France and that Wilhelm attends Metz, implying Russian join.
A photo from Ostend shows a German wounded being moved from a taxi to a hospital ship. He was recognized as a former Ostend railroad employee, denied loving Germany, and executed by court martial after a Red Cross emblem was found on him.
Secretary of State Bryan denied Germany proposed mediation of the war at this time after a discussion with Count Von Bernstorff. London reports on Russian landings remain unconfirmed. Japanese forces severely damaged German fortifications at Tsing Tau with aviators aiding the attack. British losses total 15,681 with major ships Pathfinder and Amphion both lost. Dr Ludwig Frank among German dead. Austrians, regrouping to face Russians near the Galician frontier, are forming a new 600,000 strong force.
Boulogne dispatch claims Crown Prince Frederick William may be slain at Precy Sur Oise as German Imperial Guard is reportedly annihilated by Allied forces under Field Marshal Sir John French and General d Amat de, with Allied center at Precy Sur Oise. No official confirmation yet.
Nearly 1000 participants joined a four division Labor Day parade led by grand marshal John F. Carbrey. Fraternal orders including the Red Men and Pocahontas rode in wagons, while local officials and Congressman David J. Lewis attended. An all day Narrows Park picnic featured boxing and a battle royal, with city police praised for perfect arrangements.
The second day of the annual Teachers Institute at Union Street School began at 9 30 with Dr Ernest Horn Prof John C Stone Dr Cornelia MacMullan Miss Mary Eisenbise and Mrs Estelle Davis directing groups. Afternoon art instruction runs 2 to 3 for group 4 led by Miss Eisenbise. About 300 teachers attended arriving in time for the opening.
Morgantown West Virginia hosts a Labor Day celebration with a parade on September 8. Six local unions of the American Flint Glass Workers join many other trades in the line, with a principal address at Jerome Park by Jerome Gilcley national president of the American Flint Glass Workers Union.
Alice Suters about 30 living at 65 Front Street attempted self harm by swallowing bichloride of mercury tablets. Chief Eisenhauer and Assistant Chief Nicely arrived shortly after midnight and her stomach was pumped at Western Maryland Hospital. By noon she is reported doing well with good chances of recovery.
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