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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
6
Paris reports massive air battles last night and today with sixty bombs dropped by the French on Medrad and Dieuze. German airmen struck Nancy as French and British aviators raided Ostend. Artillery battles continue from the sea to Argonne.
On Sept 8 Galveston marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Gulf storm and flood that nearly erased the city. The seawall, built at 3.5 million dollars by the city county and federal government, shielded Galveston from another catastrophe. The new causeway spanning Galveston Bay supports trade and travel.
Glasgow reports that Scots reject claims General Mackensen is a Highlander. They traced his name to the village of Mackensen on the Solling in Hanover near Hildesheim and conclude he is from an ancient German family, not a Highlander.
In Belfort France September 8 a German plane flew over Chavanes and dropped a wreath reading To Pegoud who died like a hero From his adversary. Pegoud, famed French aviator, was killed near Petite Croix by a German shooter he had attacked.
Charlestown West Virginia September 8 Chief of Police James A Smith seeks Percy DeVaul Lorentz about 33 years old formerly with Northern Virginia Power Company at Millville near Charlestown He disappeared with a wife and two children after taking a buggy and horse The wife Emma Pearl Stewart also disappeared and is said to be with Lorentz The horse and buggy were found near Harper's Ferry and authorities believe the couple took a train
City Council of Md schedules a concrete culvert project at City Hall. At 9 30 a m plans and specs are available at the City Engineer's office. James P Gaffney is City Engineer and directs the advertisement dated Sept 8 31.
Ten persons are known to have been killed in an air raid on the east coast of England last night. The admiralty announces that three Zeppelins participated. There was much property damage, and forty three persons were injured.
Six Ohio beauty contest winners arrive in Minneapolis to tour California expositions. The Minneapolis Civic and Commerce Association arranges a lineup of six handsome bachelors to greet them, creating a local display of beauty for the visitors.
Lexington, Kentucky hosts the opening of the Fall racing season as horse owners jockeys and turf followers gather. Officials predict one of the best meetings in years with 63 races across nine days and total added money of 31500 dollars averaging 3500 dollars per day.
Seattle works: New York lawyer Henry D. Estbrook tells American Bankers Association that President Wilsons call for humility is absurd and puerile His self defense speech urges full readiness explains Europe war touches America only through rights defense and criticizes nonresistance and underpreparation before discussing Bryan policy and weapons.
The text argues for heavy defense spending, a large navy, and a well funded, well trained officer corps to ensure self defense. It mentions employing top military brains, outbidding private sector for talent, and insurance costs, with references to Estbrook and the La Follette Act. Governors Lister and Mayor Gill greet bankers at a convention session.
Frostburg native James M. Conrad, age 45, born there and raised in Afidlothian, advocates for workers and fairness. He educated himself at night, supports miners, and has six children in public schools and Beall High, with church and fraternal ties noted.
Financial statement detailing capital stock surplus and profits with figures for cash items loans bonds and deposits. Sworn by cashier I W L Morgan and treasurer Chas G Holzshu on September 8 1915 with totals and disclosures of reserves and trust deposits.
JAS. A. McHENRY Thomas Footer GEO. D. LANDWEHR named as directors in the recent corporate leadership changes.
Governor Goldsborough orders publication of multiple 1914 Maryland General Assembly acts proposing amendments to Articles XV XI XI A III and XVI with referendums to be held in November 1915. Provisions cover taxation, city and county charters, referendums, and inmate parole mechanisms.
Chapter 673 proposes adding Article XVI The Referendum to Maryland’s Constitution. If adopted by qualified voters it becomes a new article titled The Referendum and outlines submission of the amendment to the voters for adoption or rejection.
Alexander Adams of this city seeks the office of Register of Wills. The Republican voters of the county are urged to support him as the party candidate in the coming primary. His past trust and responsibility are cited as evidence of faithful and honest administration. Political Advertisement.
Friends of Senator Blair Lee from all sections of Montgomery county held a powwow in Rockville Maryland yesterday to lay plans for the wind up of the campaign in the county. Encouraging reports were given from the districts and a conference dinner was served to about 300 attendees.
Berkeley Springs West Virginia September 8 The $15 000 bond issue for paving Main Street from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station to the town’s southern edge passed by an almost unanimous vote in the special election.
In Petrograd on September 8 the appointment of Grand Duke Nicholas as head of the army in the Caucasus strips him of broader power and assigns him to command a limited force operating against the Turks.
Continental Trust Company transfers ten acres in Green Ridge to Eliza L. Fox for ten dollars. James R. transfers four percent interest to George M. Furstenburg for a lot in South Side Addition for ten dollars. George M. and Clarbell Furstenburg transfer a lot in South Side Addition back to James R. Furstenburg for ten dollars.
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