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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
1
A July 9 1914 notice declares Jesse D Price seek the Democratic nomination for Congress to succeed J Harry Covington and to run in the 64th Congress beginning March 4 1915. It argues for unity within the party, praises President Wilson and Senate leader Price, and cites Price as a defender of roads oyster rights and progressive reform amid European war concerns.
Salisbury Md August 21 1914 Senator Jesse Price of Wicomico announces his candidacy for Congress to succeed D Harry Covington after a 2500 signature petition. He claims broad party support and vows to represent the common people with steadfast democracy while urging Democrats to back him in the September 15 primaries.
In Worcester and Somerset counties, Democrats rally behind Jesse D. Price of Wicomico County as a straight party nominee for Congress. The editorial predicts a strong primary showing and a likely general election win, crediting Price with uniting factions and representing the party as a whole.
The Democratic candidates for Congress in the First District open filings and campaign through September 1. The piece lauds Senator Jesse D. Price of this county for two terms as Maryland Senate president, crediting him with constructive legislation and nonpartisan work for the public good. It argues Price deserves the nomination and ties his victory to strong Wicomico County Democratic support.
A Cumberland newspaper in November published a profile praising Senator Price. The tribute calls him adaptable and capable, remarking that he excels in any role fate assigns him and that he has played many parts well in his career.
Fronts ring Paris as German forces push toward the city, with the Kaiser's troops winning ground along the Oise. British and French units fight to block the advance while diplomats seek Italy's aid. Reports note German cavalry advances, activity around Rethel and the Meuse, and Allied efforts to stall the offensive amid high casualties and shifting positions. A Paris dispatch mentions German staff officer captures at Nimes. The Prince of Wales relief fund surpasses ten million dollars. Reports also touch on bombardment of Brussels landmarks and Turkish-Russian tensions.
Pekin reports Japan disembarked 10000 to 15000 troops from eighteen transports at Lung Kow a newly opened port about 100 miles north of Tsing Tau. The action is described as a violation of China's neutrality amid the ongoing conflict and shifting regional tensions.
Refugees from Crepy-en-Valois report a bold German force pushed toward Compiegne but was met with fierce French resistance and nearly annihilated. A wounded sergeant claims a whole German division was wiped out by artillery as English troops on the left wing seized ten guns.
Reports from The Hague indicate Berlin mood sours over massive German losses. Official casualty lists stretch six pages in the Reichsanzeiger showing far more killed and missing than wounded. Confirmed deaths include General Von Buelow, former chancellor’s brother, and two Lippe princes’ sons, while the Princess Lippe is said to have lost two brothers at Charleroi.
Washington reports no warships will be withdrawn from Mexican waters for now and the fleet command transfer from Rear Admiral Badger to Rear Admiral Fletcher is delayed until next month. Secretary Daniels announced. Mexico to hold general elections in November under military rule. The decree bars confiscation of property by army officers without a signed order from Carranza and requires two accusers to prove charges within 72 hours or face penalties.
From St Augustine Florida reports from South Beach five miles offshore described heavy firing, with belief a naval battle was underway. The sound suggested the fleet was about thirty five miles from shore. An aeroplane was spotted three miles from shore before heading back to sea.
A Reuters cable from Antwerp reports German bombardment of Marines focusing on the cathedral steeple in Antwerp. Separately, Chinese officials protest Japan's landing of thousands of troops at Lung-Kow near Huang Halen, calling it a neutrality violation and urging U.S. consular action.
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