Street Car Traffic to Halt on Baltimore Street Section
Baltimore street paving plans call for closing the stretch from Centre Street to the B&O tracks, removing the Cumberland Electric Railway track, and laying concrete curb to curb. City officials debate timing, traffic impact, and whether to block the entire block to finish the job quickly.
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Life in Berlin unchanged yet marked by war
Alfred Pratt notes Berlin retains busy life and echoes of war in shops and billboards. Crowds move through Potsdamer Platz while news words like Riga Hindenburg Isonzo appear on cafe papers, showing lingering smoke of conflict in daily routines.
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England May Release Goods Being Held Up
Washington reports the British government will accept unofficial applications via the state department for release of 1670006000 dollars worth of American owned goods from Rotterdam. The goods, of German and Austrian origin, are held under British orders in council and buyers face payment liability. The British embassy will receive written condition statements and permits may be requested directly by trade advisers.
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Fourteen Year Old Negro Hanged in Jackson Ga
Joe Persons, a black boy not more than 14, was executed by hanging in Jackson Georgia for assaulting an eight year old white girl. Governor Harris refused to intervene. About 500 people witnessed the execution as Persons confessed and declared readiness to die. His 75 pound frame led to a broken neck from the drop.
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Harris
Margaret Gildea’s suicide over alleged theft charge
Pittsburgh reports Margaret Gildea of Coulter station swallowed acid Thursday morning and chose death rather than face accusations she took a gold chain from a Robbins station family where she had worked as a domestic. Deputy Coroner Thomas Wright filed the coroner’s report.
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Increased Dispatchers at Baltimore and Ohio Due to Circus and G A R Camp
Owing to more trains and higher traffic from the circus in town and crowds heading to Washington for the G A R encampment, the Baltimore and Ohio Railway increased the train dispatchers at local offices to handle the load.
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Russians Push Fronts in Galicia and Pinsk Region
Petrograd reports recapture of Pinsk and Dubne fortress with Russian forces pressing Machensen in the Pinsk area. Logishin retaken. Russians cross Jagsi east of Pinsk. Austrians counterattack efforts fail. Lutak taken with four thousand prisoners. Dubne likely to be retaken soon amid ongoing Dyinsk and Dwina fighting.
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Progressives to field straight presidential ticket in 1916
Victor Murdock, Progressive national chairman, announced after a New York conference that the party will run a straight presidential ticket in 1916. He said the decision was unanimous and that Theodore Roosevelt may play a key role, though the group will not ally with Republicans.
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German Loan Is Vast One
Berlin reports that the German war loan raised September 21 totals 12 billion marks about 3 billion dollars, the largest financial operation in world history. Dr Karl Helfferich says it surpasses Britain's recent loan and funds Germany for the winter campaign while avoiding another issue before March.
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Tadie's Auxiliary Dance and Card Party
Division No. 6 of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosts a dancing and card party at Carroll Hall on Wednesday evening, September 29, to benefit Allegany Hospital.
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Greeks Parade Streets With Allied Flags
Athens reports large crowds in war demonstrations marching with Allied flags. Hungarians and Turks are spared harm. Editorials caution about Bulgaria’s mobilization and Ferdinand’s possible plans while noting the government seeks to avoid war and hopes Parliament may reveal Bulgaria’s intentions when it meets Wednesday.
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West Virginia Elks Elect New Officers
The seventh annual West Virginia Elks reunion in Huntington concluded with a grand Camden Park ball. Officers chosen for the coming year include President J. E. Pedigo Huntington. First Vice George W. Lutz Wheeling. Second Vice William Lohmeyer Charleston. Third Vice John Rose Grafton. Secretary Jay Reefer Clarksburg. Treasurer T. H. Riggs Moundsville.
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Charleston
John Rose
Grafton
Jay Reefer
Clarksburg
T. H. Riggs
Moundsville
Allies May Ask Japan to Send Troops for Constantinople
Tokio reports say Allies plan to urge Japan to deploy soldiers to block Austro German advances and defend Constantinople. No confirmation, but widespread belief credits the claim though Japan will not risk military prestige in the Dardanelles campaign. Japan prefers aid in kind to Russia and refuses actions that cripple itself.
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Grand Army to March Again in a Great Review
Washington prepares for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment starting tomorrow in the capital. About 30,000 veterans and 50,000 relatives are expected, with 100,000 visitors anticipated for opening night. The highlight will be the grand review next Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil War parade, led by Gen. Nelson A. Miles and reviewed by President Wilson and his cabinet at Executive Square.
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South Cumberland Baptist Mission Service Schedule
The Whosoever Mission in Odd Fellows Hall invites Bible School at 2 30 and public worship at 7 30 with Rev Thos G Maginder delivering the sermon at Leader Theatre adjacent entrance.
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One-Pound One-Foot Baby Born to Young Parents in Johnstown
Johnstown, September 25. Mr and Mrs Sheridan Oldham, married in Cumberland last autumn, welcomed a perfect one pound one foot baby. The mother is 18 and the father 21. Doctors say the child is in perfect health and has good chances to live a long life. The elopement to Cumberland occurred because a license could not be secured in this state. The birth has caused a local stir.
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Frederick Grand Jury Calls Primary Law Infamous
The Frederick Maryland grand jury finished its September session and urged repeal of the primary election law. It argued the law allows bribery and coercion, favors the wealthy, and hinders honest representation, urging legislators to repeal it. The report also criticizes county facilities and motor vehicle laws.
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