War Bulletin Shows Retired Officers Called to Colors
London reports government mobilization as high ranking retired officers under 60 are asked to submit service details while 550 000 volunteers have joined since the war began. Recruits are being distributed to coasts for drill and training to free younger troops. Paris confirms Allied advances near Montmirail and retreats of German forces with fights near La Fere Vitry and the Argonne, including recaptured St Maudray and Fort Neaux.
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London
England
Government
Secretary of War
Asquith
Paris
Montmirail
la Fere
Vitry
Argonnes
St. Maudray
Fort Neaux
Wilson Proclaims October 4 as Nationwide Day of Prayer
President Wilson designates Sunday October 4 1914 as a day of prayer for peace in Europe. The proclamation urges all God fearing citizens to attend worship and petition Almighty God to heal nations in the throes of war. In Rome Pope Benedict XV also calls for prayer to end the conflict.
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Wilson
Europe
Washington
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Council of
Rome
Benedict the XV
Linabury Sets Auto Track Record in One Mile Race
Lloyd Linabury driving a Ford broke the local auto track mile record with 1:25, while winning the five mile race for a $100 purse and taking three of four events yesterday. An earlier race saw Linabury collide with the fence and retire from the three mile event. Al Kendig and Billmyer followed in the standings.
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Idoyd Linabury
Joseph Franklin
Linabury
al Kendig
Glison
Franklin
Billmyer
Citizens’ Garage
Chalmers
Windsor
Lloyd Linabury
Kendig
Three Bankruptcy Cases Referred to Henderson
Judge Rose of the U S District Court refers three bankruptcy matters to George E. Henderson. Kaplan brothers of Frostburg owe 4834.20 with 28 creditors. Ralston of Cumberland owes 853.78 with 20 creditors. Knieriem of Cumberland owes 367 with 12 creditors. Referees set hearing dates September 17 and 18.
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George E. Henderson
Rose
United States District Court
Jacob Louis Kaplan
Abraham Kaplan
Kaplan Bros.’ Lumber Company
Frostburg
Brooke Whitfing
Charles E. Ralston
B. & O. Machinist
Cumberland
William C. Walsh
Charles E. Knieriem
Beallstreet
William McHugh
Ralston and Knieriem
Referee Henderson
Kaplan
Concert Postponed at Odd Fellows Hall by church
The entertainment event scheduled for tonight at Odd Fellows Hall on Virginia Avenue under the Southminister Presbyterian church has been postponed until further notice due to illness among several artists. Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled concert.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Virginia Avenue
Southminister Presbyterian Church
Cumberland City Votes Watchmen at All Crossings
Cumberland officials pass a controversial ordinance requiring railroads to assign watchmen at all street crossings at all hours to prevent accidents. The measure, proposed by Mayor Koon, imposes a ten dollar daily fine for noncompliance and takes effect 1914 September 15.
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City of
Cumberland
Koon
Baltimore
Eichelberger
E. Lee Shaw
Hummershime
Eyerman and Schriver
Health Department
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Funeral of Mrs Caroline Kelly Held in Town Creek
Mrs Caroline Kelly aged 73 widow of Patrick Kelly died Sunday afternoon at her home in Town Creek Maryland after a lingering illness. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock with interment at Rose Hill. She leaves a family.
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Rose Hill
Caroline Kelly
Patrick Kelly
Town Creek
Reckless Autoist May Forfeit $100
A. K. Rarig, 60, a California native, visiting Thomas Shannon of United States Rail Company, was dragged 20 feet after being struck by Carson Bohrer near Berkeley Spring West Virginia. Bohrer posted $100 bond for a hearing but did not appear, risking forfeiture. Rarig suffered a broken ankle.
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A. K. Rarig
California
Thomas Shannon
United States Rail Company
North Mechanic Street
Carson Bohrer
Berkeley Spring
W. Va
North Centre Street
Bohrer
Mr. Rarig
Miller Keefer nuptials held at groom’s parents’ home
Michael H. Miller and Mies Bertha S. Keefer daughter of Lewis Keefer near Hancock Md were married yesterday at noon at the groom’s parents Henry street home. Rev G Edwin Brown officiated with Robert Pryor as groomsman and Effie Keefer as bridesmaid. A fine repast followed and the couple will reside with the Miller family. Guests included Lewis Keefer Mrs Witt Harry Fowler Rose Witt Harry Dively Joseph Garlick Lewis Pryor Richard Dowling Mrs George Shewbridge Myrtle Mowery Mrs Henry Obaker and Mrs John Obaker.
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Michael H. Miller
Mies Bertha S. Keefer
Lewis Keefer
Hancock
Peter S. Miller
Henry Street
G. Edwin Brown
First
Robert Pryor
Millex
Near Handcock
Witt
Harry Foweler
Connellsville
Rose Witt
Harry Dively
Bedford
Joseph Garlick
Lewis
Jacob Pryor
Richard Dowling
George Shewbridge
Myrtle Mowery
Henry Obaker
John Obaker
Two Foreigners Die in Train Runover Near Gerstell
Bodies of two middle aged foreigners killed Saturday near Rawlings by Bal timore and Ohio train No. 6 will be buried in the County Cemetery by G S Butler. The men worked for A L Anderson Company for Western Maryland near Gerstell. identities could not be learned and no claims were made.
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Rawings
Baltimore and Ohio
Accomodation
G. S. Butler
A. L. Anderson Company
Maryland
Gerstell
Special trains carry Equitable Life reps to Cape May
Two high class trains passed through Cumberland last night carrying Equitable Life Assurance Society representatives from Chicago and intermediate points to Cape May. One train had eleven cars, the other seven. The Western Maryland line carried 250 excursionists from Frostburg and intermediate points to Baltimore Sun daily.
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Cumberland
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Chicago
Cape May
Western Maryland
Frostburg
Baltimore
National League Scores From Yesterday
The National League results show Boston beating New York 5 to 1. Chicago and Cincinnati played to a 3 to 2 game with Chicago winning. Philadelphia tied Brooklyn 7 to 7. St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 4.
Obituary notices for Daniel Murray Levi Murray and James Dorsey
Daniel Murray aged 38 died at 4 30 this morning at 1 Grand avenue from Brights disease after four weeks illness. Survived by wife and son William Oscar Murray. Member of Loyal Order of Moose and Improved Order of Red Men to handle interment at Greenmount Cemetery. employed as a B and O switch man. Levi Murray 56 died Monday at 290 Maryland avenue after three months illness. Survived by wife Elizabeth and seven children identified. body to Sand Patch Pennsylvania Thursday. James Dorsey 60 of Baltimore died Saturday midnight at St Vincent de Paul Society sanitorium Sylvan avenue and was interred at St Patrick's Cemetery. brother P W Dorsey from Baltimore conducted funeral at Stein's Mortuary Chapel. Infant Gladys May Meaning four months adopted daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Mintdrow 415 Race street died Sunday of cholera infantum.
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Daniel Murray
Grand Avenue
Bright
William Oscar Murray
Murray
Loyal Order of Moose
Improved Order of Red Men
Greenmount Cemetery
Mr. Murray
Levi Murray
Maryland Avenue
Elizabeth Murray
William Swarner
Luke Kennell
Garrett
Earl Murray
Akron
Dillon
Dallas
James
Israel
Sand Patch
James Dorsey
Baltimore
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sylvan Avenue
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
P. W. Dorsey
Stein’s Mortuary Chapel
Gladys May Meaning
Elizabeth Mintdrow
Race Street
Lad's Leg Broken in Tag Run Into Auto
A 12 year old named Wilson from Baltimore Pike near Martins Mountain ran into the rear fender of an automobile driven by Hawfard W. Glison while playing tag with about 20 boys Sunday evening at 5. He broke his leg and was taken to the Western Maryland where his leg was set and he was later driven home.
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Wilson
Baltimore Pike
Martins Mountain
Hawfard W. Glison
New York at Boston and rivals clash in NBA schedule
The card lists pairings New York vs Boston, Brooklyn vs Philadelphia, St. Louis vs Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati vs Chicago indicating upcoming matchups across major teams.
Baseball Standings and Schedule for Major Leagues
The American League shows Washington 1-7 and Athletics 0-8 in losses, while Boston leads 5-1 and Chicago is 8-0 atop. Detroit 7-3 and Cleveland 4-6 follow, with St. Louis 3-2. Athletics hold a .200 average in standings. schedule lists Athletics at Washington and Boston at New York for today.
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Washington
Athletics
Boston
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Poston
Cesene
Wreus
Eouc
Sethe
Lowlace
For Rent and Help Wanted Notices
Classified ad snippets list multiple rental offers including a modern dwelling at 5 Virginia Avenue and a five room furnished or unfurnished flat with phone 274 K. Also mentions furnished rooms at 100 Second Street and a 6 room house at 153 Maryland Avenue. Job call seeks boys to carry papers for Cumberland Press. White girl needed for general housework for Mrs. Whiting at 25 South Allegany Street. Found eyeglasses at ball ground to claim at Press office.
Lady solicitors wanted in Cumberland and Allegheny County
Six lady solicitors sought at once for Cumberland and Allegheny County. Excellent position for intelligent ladies. Address quickly B. care of Cumberland Press. tf
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Care Cumberland Press
Cumberland
Allegany County
Quick
Cumberland Press
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Grogge
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Carrie Perrin
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Virginia Ave
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