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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
4
War bulletin from Paris reports 7000 French prisoners taken in the Souain advance. Other notes include Russian fortress capture at Jaroslaw and German losses near Tannenburg. Submarine attack sinks three British cruisers Aboukir Hogue and Cressy off the Dutch coast with wounded sailors evacuated.
An Antwerp dispatch quoted by the Evening News says French prisoners through Liege tossed scraps of paper claiming the Germans captured 15,000 men at Maubeuge but suffered 80,000 losses. The report reflects wartime claims on prisoner numbers and casualties.
The Holland-American liner Rotterdam bound from New York to Rotterdam was halted at sea today by British warships and sent to Plymouth for examination. The ship left New York on September 16.
President Wilson refused to let the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company reject his plan for a peaceful settlement of the mining strike. J T Welborn, company president, said the plan was unacceptable and promised to consult other operators. The President urged reconsideration and suggested a three year truce as a fair option.
A string of visitors from Johnstown and Maryland travelors attend races at Windsor and join local residents at hotels and homes. Notables include G H Mercaters and Alfred J Cook from Johnstown, Rev N F A Cupp Shenandoah Va, Dr A B Mammack Dayton Va, and many Cumberland Haerstown McKeesport residents visiting hosts and attending events across the region.
Charles Franklinerriott and Miss Nannie Blue Long both of South Branch Valley were married this afternoon at the Duncan Memorial Church at Wappacomo near Romney West Virginia. The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Long. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Agar Chapel Humbird Street met at the home of Mr and Mrs Philip Freeland with business and refreshments. The next regular meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Taylor October 19. The Mountaineer Club of St Michael's church Frostburg issued invitations for a private dance at St Michael's Hall Monday evening September 28. St Joseph's Club will hold their monthly dance at SS Peter and Paul's Hall Fayette Street this evening. The committee includes Patrick J Fahey chairman, R B Stegmeir, Norman Sell, Edgar Want and John Miller.
Courses arranged for YMCA classes start October 15. A notable class covers salesmanship. The ministerial association backs the plans organized by Secretary Bexley. He will preach at evangelical churches each Sunday on "The Rightful Place of the Association in the Life of the Community."
Thirty three survivors of the Aboukir Hogue and Cressy disaster were landed at Lowestoft England. They said a large steamer had saved about three hundred more.
The Baltimore and Ohio normally moves about 25 000 cars daily but now runs roughly 23 000. A month ago it was 16 percent behind its normal volume and is now 11 percent below that level. If the European war affects trade, it appears indirect, tying up capital and narrowing manufacturers resources across industries.
The Y M C A announces the formation of a Glee Club with about thirty voices. Members meet October 1 at 8 25 pm in Frederick Foster Snow's studio for the first rehearsal and weekly practice. Prof Snow will direct the quartette free of charge. Pittsburg University Glee and Mandolin Club to give a concert December 30.
W W Brown editor of the Cumberland Daily News faces a federal hearing on Monday after arrest on a warrant. Deputy Marshal Jacob D George and Commissioner T A K Hummelshire allege failure to print the word advertisement in a local reading notice. A fine of 560 to 500 is prescribed. U S court sessions and District Attorney John Philip Hill may appear.
William Bradour of Bedford road was acquitted by Magistrate Humboldt after three boys, John Cassen Randolph Brant and Paul Stein, failed to prove who fired the shots at them during a disturbance on the Bradour farm.
Seven hundred persons arrived in the city at noon on the Western Maryland excursion from Elkins and intermediate points. Hotels report crowding and some have set cots in halls to handle the influx.
Mrs Catherine Glick aged 51 died at 6 30 this morning at 422 Fayette Street after an operation for appendicitis three weeks ago. Widow of Frank J Glick a former merchant she was well known in the city. Funeral at 9 Saturday morning at SS Peter and Paul Church with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by four children DeSales Kathleen Anthna and Mary Louise all at home. Funeral arrangements and floral offerings noted.
Frank Molinari proprietor of the Cumberland House on Harrison street returned from Italy with his son Frank Jr. They left May 23 and visited Concenza in Northern Italy, birthplace of Mr Molinari. Frank DeLucca Band played a serenade as residents welcomed them home.
A large crowd attended the fall millinery opening at Reilley’s on South Centre Street last night. Sailor models, velvets, and turbans led a wide display with many orders placed. hundreds of hats were available for shoppers to inspect before buying.
The life sized 15 by 22 foot painting The Last Supper by W H Leavitt will be shown at the Central YMCA starting Wednesday Sept 30 and running through the first ten days of October. City church choirs and the YMCA quartet will perform during the exhibition and a lecture on the painting and its story by the author will accompany the display.
G A F Weaver aged 41 died suddenly at his lodging house at 2 am from heart failure. He leaves five children and his wife died four years ago. The remains were shipped by Louis Stein Undertaker to Keyser West Virginia aboard Baltimore train No 55 for funeral there.
The funeral of the four month old child of Mr and Mrs Henry Snyder was held at 2 PM yesterday. Services were at the home 2 Blaul Avenue conducted by Rev Frank A Kilman Grace M E Church and burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery.
A city florist Mr. John Paul offers funeral emblems and designs for lodges churches weddings and ceremonies with a broad range of roses chrysanthemums and other flowers. Also advertised are hats fashionable for fall and winter and a studio credited for portraits and outdoor scenes with special attention to babies.
Marriage licenses issued for William Wilson Harvey of Kitzsmiller Md and Bessie Jane Harvey of Deer Park Md. Benjamin Levine and Esther Levine of McKeesport Pa. Edgar Nave and Jennie Tewell of Cumberland Valley Pa. Neri McCann and Isabel Maple of Carmichael Pa.
The trawler Kilmarnock was sunk by a mine in the North Sea yesterday. Only three crew members were saved, according to the Press Association.
Allegany County Improvement Company transfers a parcel of land along the National Pike to William T. Lakin for the stated sum. William F. Bureh and wife convey a parcel on Offutt Street to Ada True. Michael L. Fesenmier and wife transfer land on Washington Street to Roberdeau Annan for ten dollars.
A wartime style classified note announces 200 baskets of Masketg peaches to be sold tonight at the Oldd and O Freight Depot near Harry Street. It lists the location and time for buyers to attend the sale.
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