Great Battle Rages Across Front as Allies and Germans Clash
The report details a vast engagement with as many as 2.5 million soldiers involved. German forces fall back along the Marne and Aisne lines, seizing French trenches and preparing fortified positions on elevated ground. Reinforcements pour in from both sides as Joffre and French officials fight to push back the offensive.
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Marne
Aisne
Craonne
L’aige
Rheims
Paris
The
Joffre
Herrick
United States
Meaux
Berlin
East Prussia
Vistula
Cumberland Day Planned for Hagerstown Fair
The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce arranges Cumberland Day at the Hagerstown Fair on Thursday October 15. A four Pullman excursion train with a band will carry up to 125 members plus wives and guests from Cumberland, with a 7 am departure and 10 pm return. A 45 minute Hancock stop features a concert and reception, followed by dinner at the Hammond Hotel and reserved grandstand seating at the fair. The round trip fare is 7.50, covering rail fare, admission, and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce
Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Hancock
Cumberland
Hagerstown Fair
Washington Street
Hammond Hotel
Hamilton Hotel
City Taxicab to Move Quarters and Arm with New Service
City Taxicab Company announces relocation from 152 Baltimore Street to the W. W. Garage behind Windsor Hotel by month end. The Cavanaugh Hotel rear garage also moves. Terrence J. Boyle now leads with trusted chauffeurs and safety guarantees. Closed cabs and touring cars remain in service day and night. phone 1300 stays unchanged.
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City Taxicab
Baltimore Street
W. W
Windsor Hotel
Cavanaugh
John A. Cavanaugh
Terrence J. Boyle
Our Soldiers Coming Home
Washington reports after five months occupation at Vera Cruz costing about one million dollars the American forces will depart around October 1. Troops will be kept on the Texas border with no personnel changes until after year’s start.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Texas
Fall Millinery Opens with Grand Lazarus Display
Cumberland unveils fall millinery at Lazarus and Bon Ton stores drawing crowds from all over town. Lazarus showcases militaristic hat styles with gold and silver accents by Miss Pursell and her New York team, while Bon Ton features velvet trims, pink sailor hats, and rosetted black velvet designs attracting shoppers.
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Cumberland
Lazarus
Bon Ton
Gainsborough
Whistler
Rembrandt
Europe
Hussar
Grenadier
Lazarus Millinery
Ery Centre
Miss Pursell
Madame Louise
Fifth Avenue
New York
Simon Kochman
Local Travelers and Residents Sighted Visiting and Returning
Mrs G E Hammond returns to Cumberland after weeks with mother Mrs Lewise Slicer in Meyersdale. Dr and Mrs E B Kellough and child spend week in Elkins. Mrs Max Shaffer and two children visit Meyersdale relatives. Miss Genevieve Lancester visits Meyersdale. Mr and Mrs Charles J Welsh return from ten day New York City trip. Thomas J Tydings and family stop at Arlington Hotel during motor trip through region. Joseph Dorsey from Grafton visits W E Dorsey at Arlington. Alma Niedballa returns from Elkins Cumberland. William H Hanawalt, Baltimore and Ohio engineer, in critical condition at Western Maryland Hospital after operation. Hanawalt’s home is Philadelphia. living at Virginia Avenue Hotel.”
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G. E. Hammond
Cumberland
Meyersdale
Lewise Slicer
E. B. Kellough
Elkins
Max Shaffer
Mt. Savage
S. J. McKenzie
Genevieve Lancester
Charles J. Welsh
Maryland Avenue
New York City
Thomas J. Tydings
Moberly
Arlington
Joseph Dorsey
Grafton
W. Va
W. E. Dorsey
Arlington Hotel
Alma Niedballa
Cumberland Street
William H. Hanawalt
Baltimore and Ohio
This City
Brunswick
Western Maryland Hospital
Mr. Hanawalt
Philadelphia
Virginia Avenue Hotel
Annual Mass at Sts Peter and Pauls for La Salle Institute
The Mass of the Holy Ghost opened the school week at La Salle Institute in a service at Sts Peter and Pauls Church. Rev Father Simon celebrated with Capuchine Order priests assisting as ninety students marched from the school to the church amid a large congregation.
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The
Christian Brothers
Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church
la Salle Institute
Father Simon
Alaska Coal Shortage Warns of Winter Hardship
Senator Walsh told President Wilson that Alaska faces a coal shortage as British Columbia embargoes exports due to the European war. Alaska uses about 80,000 tons annually from BC, risking widespread suffering unless the Alaska coal leasing bill passes next session.
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Washington
Alaska
Wilson
Walsh
Montana
British Columbia
Alaska Cecal
Tin Mill to Resume at N. G. Taylor Co.
The N. G. Taylor Co. announces the Tin Mill will resume operations on Monday October 5 at its plant. Part of the plant had been closed for months and many skilled workers sought work elsewhere. The dipping plant under construction should be ready by November 1, creating additional employment.
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N. &G. Taylor Co
Ws H
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Deed Records
John J. Friethof transfers an equity interest to Margaret Elizabeth Friethof in a real estate deal valued around $100. D J Blackiston trustee conveys a parcel on North Centre Street Cumberland to Charles H Wickard for about $1.
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John J. Friethof
Margaret Eizabeth Friethof
D. J. Blackiston
Charles H. Wickard
North Centre Street
Cumberland
Freight tax axed in war tax bill by House caucus
Washington reports the freight tax removed from the war tax bill by the House Democratic caucus. Senator Simmons says the Senate would not approve a freight tax, with talk of taxing auto horsepower instead of gasoline. Several amendments loom, including cigarets, cigars, and a two percent spirits tax. In New York, Joseph E. Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union dies after recent surgery at Mt Sinai Hospital.
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Washington
Simmons
Finance Committee
House
Wilson
Underwood
Senate
House Democrats
Robinson
Arkansas
Norris
Nebraska
New York
Joseph E. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Directors Meeting At Central Y M C A Postponed
The directors meeting of the Central Y M C A scheduled for tomorrow is postponed to Friday at 12 45 p m local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Y. M. C. A
Expired at Midnight Straw Hat Advisory Frays Streets
Citizens urged to retire straw hats and switch to fall lids as the straw season ends at midnight. Reports say several pedestrians were bounced and some had hats torn, with many wearing only hat rims.
Will Investigate Primary Elections
Washington reports a resolution directing the Privileges and Elections Committee to investigate money collections and expenditures by candidates in recent Senatorial primaries in Pennsylvania and Illinois. Senator Norris of Nebraska introduced the measure, asking the committee to report whether unrecorded funds were raised or spent and if elected candidates should be seated.
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Washington
Pennylvania
Ilinois
Norris
Nebraska
Committee On
Senate
Bank Statement of Maryland Bank 1914
State of Maryland Alleghany County. Chas G Holzsey treasurer swears the statement is true. Subscribed sworn before me Sept 16 1914 by Mo E Zilch notary public and attested by Brandler Wellington Landwehr and George D Landwehr.
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State of
Maryland
County of Allegany
Chas. G. Holzshu
Chas. G. Holzsey
MO. E. Zilch
Prize Tango Ball at Narrows Park
The Arbutus Dancy Club hosts a Prize Tango Ball at Narrows Park. The event marks the last dance of the Summer Season with music and dancing for all attendees.
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Narrows Park
Arbutus Dancy Club
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Albert
Belgium
Belgium Legation
White House
Pres
Tuckerton
N. J
America
Germany
Sayville
Vienna
Amsterdam
Austro-Hungary
Save
Hoeffer
Bordeaux
Miller
Red Cross
Freise
von Kluk
U. S
Manila
Great Britain
Japan
Tokio
Kiao Chau
Tsing-Tao
Ily
Lycks
Trakutar
Hamburg
Upper Silesia
Poland
Bankel
Antwerp
Garrison
Carranza
State Department
Era Cruz
Joe Sullivan
Strae
Cecelia Street
Apply
Ariington Hotel
W. B. Doak
Centre Street
Polk Street
Decatur Street
Mechanic Street
Citizens Garage
Cumberland Press
T. G. Pownall
Miller's
Mechanic St
Glennatree
Pol St
Miler
Joly
Fay
A. Brown
Virginia Ave
Leman
Marvin
Front
Goethe St. Jyztf
D. J
J. H. Real Estate
E Glass Dall Casualty
WE I
Have
U. S&s
Natir Bank
J. N. M. Brandler
G. L. Wellington
Geo. D. Landwehr
Howard Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Cumperland Dairy
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