Autobus Crash Victim Buried as Jury Blames Crossing
Funeral held for Jesse Lindell 15 of South Cumberland after a bus collision at Harrison Street crossing with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Coroner's jury faults lack of a watchman. 16 passengers injured. List includes C Campbell 19, T Whalley 17, M Campbell 16, Rodger Havckles, Mrs A B Cox, Frank Willing, Miss Regine Houck, James Ault, Mrs W S Cross, Miss Rebecca Cross, Mrs A Swarner, Hazel and Albert Swarner children, Mrs C B Sweitzer, Miss Emma Evans, F Conway, C Smith, E Trene man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lindell
South Cumberland
Harrison Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles T. Lindell
Humbird Street
Duquesne Limited
Shoupe
Reed
William Gulbronson
Young Lindell
Harrison
Union Street
C. Campbell
Springdale Street
Thomas Whalley
South Cedar Street
M. Campbell
Rodger Havckles
A. B. Cox
Frank Willing
Walnut Street
Regine Houck
J. A. Ault
Virginia Avenue
James Ault
Ault
W. S. Cross
Rebecca Cross
A. Swarner
Browning Street
Hazel and
Albert
Swarner
C. B. Sweitzer
Oldtown Road
Emma Evans
F. Conway
C. Smith
E. Treneman
Pope Benedict XV Chosen as New Pontiff in Surprise
The Sacred College elects Cardinal della Chiesa as pope Benedict XV, a 60 year old diplomat with Bologna archbishop credentials. His rise from relative unknown to pontiff occurs as World War continues, demanding firm leadership for the Catholic Church and wider Christian unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred College
Cardinal Della Chiesa
St. Peter
Bose
Rome
Benedict XV
Pius X
Leo XIII
Pius IX
Vatican
Pathfinder Blown From Water In North Sea Mine Sinking
London reports the cruiser Pathfinder was sunk by a North Sea mine with four killed and 13 wounded and 242 missing. Reliable sources say the captain and 50 crew members were saved. The loss occurred near Saint Abb's head Scotland as a torpedo boat destroyer and lifeboat reached the scene.
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London
Pathfinder
North Sea
Saint Albb’s Head
Scotland
Eyemouth
Empire
Saint Abb’s
Democracy At Stake in War Time States
The piece argues democracies falter under war pressure while autocracies mobilize efficiently. It links France Britain and Russia to democracy’s test, warning Americans to watch Europe’s course as a measure of democracy’s resilience.
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New York Evening Sun
Germany
England
France
United States
Russia
Six Nations May Yet Be Dragged Into Big Conflict
London reports British officials monitor Norway and Sweden as war spreads. Norwegian sympathy for Britain grows amid protection of interests. Swedish press shows bias toward Germany. Italy and Spain contemplated in war. public opinion pushes for support of Britain and France. Turkey waits for decisive results before joining.
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London
Norway
Sweden
Scandinavian
Great Britain
Dagens Nyhether
Stockholm
Germany
Chronicle
Bordeaux
Italy
Spain
France
Stabbing of Woman Follows Quarrel on Bedford Street
Jess Smith, described as colored, stabbed his wife after a quarrel tied to heavy drinking on Bedford Street near Decatur. He escaped as police search for him. the woman sustained non life threatening injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Smith
Bedford Street
Decatur
Smith
Carlos, Midlothian Set Second $100 Afternoon Tilt
Carlos won the first game and will face Midlothian in the second of a three game series for 100 dollars tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlothian
Carlos
Lady Solicitors Wanted for Cumberland County
Six women are sought immediately as solicitors for Cumberland and Alleghany County. Promising opportunity for intelligent ladies. Apply at Cumberland Press care.
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Lady Solicitors
Cumberland
Allegany County
Cumberland Press
Mass Meeting Of Cumberland Merchants On Trade Day Plans
A city hall mass meeting tonight at 8:00 p m invites Cumberland merchants to discuss Trade Day plans. The goal is to boost regional trade within fifty miles, involve the community, and establish a regular Trade Day every other month. Signers include Gross Brothers McMullen Bros Rosenbaum Brothers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Notice of Audit in Equity Case Knopp vs Knopp
Audit of funds in the will case Philip Knopp versus Bailey Knopp No 728 Equity in Allegany County Maryland Cumberland notices that the audit will be ready by the 18th day of September for ratification by court and distribution of funds. True copy. Shafer clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Weinberg
Equity
Allegany Cumberland
Lloyd
Philip Knopp
Bailey Knopp
Allegany County
Cumberland
Charles R
Lloyd L
Shaffer
Shafer
Terms by Mail Advertising Rates in The Daily American
Baltimore American printing rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions by mail. Offers Daily One Month Daily Three Months Daily Six Months and a Twice-A-Week American edition on Tuesday and Friday mornings with news, correspondence, poetry, romances, local interest, and financial market reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultura
Field Marshal Van der Goltz Named Belgium Governor
Field Marshal General Van der Goltz is the newly appointed governor general of the Belgian territory under German control. Protests by Belgians against his rigid rules have been voiced to neutral nations, but no action from these powers seems likely as neutral states strive to avoid entanglement in the war.
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General van der Goltz
Labor Day Barbecue at Maryland Park Hosted by Odd Fellows
The colored community held an ox roast at Maryland Park with the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in charge. Other colored fraternal orders joined, with several addresses delivered. A large crowd attended last night and the event was deemed a distinct success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Park
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
K. of C. Meets Weekly on Tuesdays in Cumberland
Cumberland Council No. 586 K of C now meets every Tuesday evening instead of the first and third Tuesdays. Mrs. Charles Matthews and Mrs. George Wagner left for Parkersburg to be at Mrs. John T. Gannon's bedside, now dying. Charles F. Jenkins of Meyersdale attended the Home Coming in Hancock last Saturday.
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Cumberland Council No
K. of C
Charles Matthews
George Wagner
Parkersburg
John T. Gannon
Kate Martz
Charles F. Jenkins
Meyersdale
Hancock
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Pope Benedict XV
Schoo
Rampolla
Madrid
Bologna
Antwerp
Ulown, L
Afer
Baltimore American
the Daily American
Cumberland Laundry
L. W. Bullard
South Centre Street
Harig Brothers
N. Centre St
Habig & Stegmaier
Agency For Service
Cyril B. Geare
Seaver & Geare
Walsh Building Telephone
Cumberland, Md
J. P. Wiesel
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Soho
Cotte
Polton & CO
Baltimore and Liberty Sts
Louis Stein
Sty
North C. & P
Viavi
L. M. Kenniston
Mer
Centre St
F. F. Lockenott Ostropath
North Centre Street
Ox P
John C Wolford
Sobta Liberty
Plendid
Maryland Ave
Third National Bank Bldg
Sen & Zihlman
Diamond & CO
Maryland
Windsor Hotel
Tri-State Sanitary Milk Co
ITA ®Y Milk CO
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