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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
1
Berlin reports allied attacks on the front continue without decisive gains. Germany says it will hold and wait for enemy exhaustion, after a rapid invasion of France. Western theater sends troops east to reinforce and a planned final blow is anticipated.
The old German battle line is shown broken into large retreating units as French offensives push back forces. A indicates Von Kluk and surrendered troops from Amiens to Laon. B shows Von Buelow retreating from Compiegne and Soissons toward St Quentin. C covers Prince of Würtemberg and Von Hausen moving north toward Bethel. D notes Crown Prince Frederick William and Bavarian heirs back from Argonne, with Heeringen's troops part making a last stand. E states Heeringen's force thrust across the French border as Nancy to Vosges area clears of Germans.
The British steamer Roxburgh sailed from Baltimore to Boulogne without a wireless set despite U S law requiring it. Captain Harrison argued the British government banned wireless devices during the European war. The case, upheld by the Commerce Department, led to charges being prepared against the ship’s master. The Roxburgh arrived in Baltimore on September 1 to load oats for France.
New York report claims the Kronprinz Wilhelm, a Norddeutscher Lloyd liner, sunk by British cruiser Lancaster off Ambrose Channel. Pilot says Lancaster officers told of sinking, but authorities later denied the rumor as untrue.
The Boys Cabinet of the Central Y M C A will hold a meeting tomorrow at 4:30 o clock. All intermediate and older members are urged to attend.
London dispatches report Austrian collapse after Lemberg with 250000 killed or wounded, 100000 prisoners and 400 guns lost. Germany’s efforts to aid Vienna and Budapest fail as troops withdraw from Galicia and Romes papers note grim Austrian fate. Russian forces seize Czernowity and press toward Transcarpathian lines while Russian prisons and cross fires mark a shifting frontline.
Frank R. Darby, longtime traveling passenger agent based in Cumberland since July 1, 1913, is promoted to the new district passenger agent office at Pittsburgh. His territory includes Hagerstown and the system westward, with prior service on the New York Central and twelve years with the Southern Railway. His departure from Cumberland prompts sincere regret from the Western Maryland Railway.
Harry C. Filler, longtime Greensburg resident, linked to the August 28 murder of Jacob K. Blank after two witnesses identify him as the man seen leaving the scene. John Klingensmith and Edward Miller, who aided in the holdup inquiry, named Filler. Miller refused to participate. Filler was arrested in Cleveland following a statewide search. The inquest is planned.
Berlin via Amsterdam September 17 Diplomatic channels report informal representations to Emperor William about accepting another Austrian mediation offer. A Cossack named Diakoff captured three Austrian officers and 19 soldiers single handedly. The Emperor said Germany would not seek war and would not enter negotiations that threaten the empire.
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