Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 32, 18 December 1914 — Page 8
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ENGLAND FEARS FURTHER RAIDERS FROMTEUTONS Coast .Dwellers Report Seeins: Second German Squadron, But Admiralty Attributes Scare to "Nerves." SEE SIGNAL LIGHTS Navy Board Denies Sinking of Two Ships by Raiders, But Admits Damages to Cruisers. BY HERBERT TEMPLE, European Manager of International Newt Service. LONDON. Dec. 18. It was rumored here and along the entire North Sea coast of England by reports that another German raiding squadron had been sighted heading for Great Britain to renew the bombardment of coast towns. The reports apparently originating at Scarborough, in a dispatch from there stating that light signals had been flashed from the coast dur ing the night and had been answered by signals from the land. As the first German raid is believ ed to have been assisted by German spies on English soil, the excited inhabitants immediately drew the con clusion that another attack was in progress and the rumor was flashed along the coast. Admiralty Denies Rumor. When the reports reached here excited throngs gathered about the bulletin boards, but no confirmation of the rumors was forthcoming during the morning. The naval authorities attributed the rumors to "an attack of nerves" from which the coast inhabitants have been suffering since the raid of Wednesday. Claims made by the German government that two British warships had been sunk in the naval engagement had followed the German raid were emphatically denied at the Admiralty today. It was admitted that "some slight damage" had been done ot the unprotected cruiser Patrol and destroyer Doon and that twenty members of their crews had been killed or injured, but the Admiralty stated that the damage was so slight that the boats would not have to be retired for repairs. Latest advices from Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool shows that the casualties suffered by civilians and coast defense soldiers numbered 462. There were 108 killed outright and 354 wounded. Of the latter 16 have since died, increasing the death list to 124. Five more of those wounded at Scarborough are dying. VERDICT OF MURDER SET BY CORONER ON SCARBOROUGH RAID British Official Accuses Germans of Wanton Slaying in Shelling Unfortified Coast Town. BY LE'.SED WIRE. SCARBOROUGH, Eng., Dec. IS. A verdict of murder was returned today at the inquest into the death of those killed by the German bombardment of this city on Wednesday. The coroner In announcing the verdict, said: "Never before in this country has there been such a tragedy enacted as lhat on Wednesday, when the Germans throught proper, contrary to the tules of civilized nations, to make an attack on unfortified and defenseless rities. Troops were here but the city Was not fortified. Such an attack would never be made by the British end other nations would not approve cf this kind of German culture. The verdict is that those killed met death In a murderous attack."' GILMORE BELIEVES FANS WANT PEACE BETWEEN LEAGUES BY FRANK G. MENKE. NEW YORK, Dec. 17.---Mere are a few words from Jimmy Gilmore, who proxies for the Federal League. "T feel that peaco would be for the best interests of the same, and I beliovo that, tin- public wants peace. We are willing to go half-way but no farther. And when peace comes you can be assured that it will be at terms that PICTURESQUE FIGURE ; QUITS BIG LEAGUES Mike Donlin. Mike Donlin has been given an unconditional release by the Giants. When the Turkey steps down and .out of the big leagues, one of the most picturesque of baseball chari aeters will bow out. In his day Mike Ijwas an eternal heart-breaker to the big league twirlers.
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CARPENTERS PRAISE NIGHT SCHOOL WORK Class of Tradesmen Study Building of Circular Stairways With Architect. The class in carpentering has been one of the most successful classes at the night school this term which closed last night. Coming under the head of advanced vocational work, this class has not been for the instruction of those who wish to learn to be carpenters, but has only been open to carpenters who wish to learn more about their trade. Under the instruction of Mr. Kaufman, an expert architect and former carpenter the men have taken up many of the more intricate problems that confront the builder. A great part of the term has been spent in the study of stairway and circular building, which is considered one of the hardest problems for a carpenter. For several years Mr. Kaufman was an expert stair builder before he took up architectural work, and the men irf the class say that they have been greatly benefited by his instruction. Attends Every Class "I have not missed a night since the class started," said John Burdsall, considered one of the best carpenters in the city. "I have found out that there were lots of things I did not know about the carpentry business. The study of stairway building has been especially beneficial to me, and will help me in my regular work." As an exercise for the next term the class expects to build a model ciricular stairway, putting into practice I the study of the last term. Two other very successful classes for men, both of which were well atI tended, were automobile mechanics i and electric work. I Three classes for women, dressmak- ! lng, millinery and cooking, were prof itable to the number of women who attended them. are favorable to the Federal League at terms that will maintain the Federal League a? a separate, major league organization." Guy Shanks, the Washington outI fielder, reminds one very much of the ' Federal League. He was pronouncpd on the edge of the grave, but he performed a "come-back." Back in 1910 Shanks went to a med- ' ical gent who hammered Shanks' chest, shook his head sorrowfully like, and said: "My boy, prepare for the finish. ! You ain't got no more than a couple of weeks to live. ; The baseball season had just ended. ; Shanks, at that time, was playing for ; the East Liverpool, Ohio, team. Shanks beat it over to IMonaca, Pa., just across the river from East Liv- ! orpool. For some old reason he choose i to die there. Pirates Drop Shank. The examination of Shanks was i made at the solicitation of the Pitts burg Club, which thought a lot, of Shank's skill but was skeptical about his general health. When the doctor's report was submitted, the Pirates, of course, gave up all thoughts of snaring Shanks. Well, Shanks went over to the Pennsylvania town prepared to die. Early in the spring Bill Phillips, manager of the East Liverpool team nearly collapsed when he got a letter from Shanks asking when and where he should report for spring training. When Phillips recovered his equilibrium he wrote Shanks to report at once. Shanks did looking huskier and stronger than ever. "Either that doctor didn't know his business or Monacca is some health resort" said Shanks. Shanks had a good season in 1911 with East Liverpool, went to Youngstown, Ohio, in 1913, and graduated from the minors the next season, going to Washington, where he has been since. Russia's entire army represents about 4 per cent, of her population. The czar has so many soldiers at his command that during peace times he can dispense with all but men in the prime of life.
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1914.
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CAPTAIN KOEHLER OF DRESDEN TELLS OF FIGHT AGAINST ODDS
German Fleet Off Falkland Islands Expected to Meet Two British Cruisers, but Meets Six, Two of Them Dreadnoughts of Lion Type Admiral von Spee Persists in Determination to Offer Battle.
BY LEASED WIRE. I PUNTAS ARENAS, Argentine, Dec. 1 16, by Wireless to Buenos Aires, Dec. 1 18) "I am going to join my comrades" were the last words spoken by Captain Koehler of the German cruiser Dresden to the German consul here as i he went aboard his vessel to sail to what he believed to be certain death. During a course of a conference with ' the consul the suggestion was made to Captain Koehler that he let his ship be interned, but he replied, "We will ! fight." While the Dresden was here Captain : Koehler gave the first authentic account that has been secured of the Falkland Islands battle. He said: "The German Pacific division left I the Pacific to go to the Falkland Is- ' lands by way of Cape Horn. The voyage was made without incident. A little before arriving at our destination ' the commander of the division, Vice ! Admiral von Spee, detached one of our I cruisers to explore and discover facts concerning the presence of English ships in the islands. The ship returned and reported that there were two English cruisers. The admiral prepared at once to give battle to the
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fHAT was why Miss Helen Holmes, telegrapher at Lone Point, made the death detying leap which resulted in the capture of a couple of notorious yeggmen. There would have been no need for Helen to thus risk her life had Dunning, express messenger on the Almost Flier, been a trifle more careful. But, due to the man's negligence, a valuable package dropped from the express
! car while the flier was under way. j Keeson and Durham, two "rod riders," saw the package fall. They went I back in search of it the moment the train slowed down. The men saw j O Grady, a former employee of the road, pick up the package. Uncereuioniously knocking him over the head, they tole it. from him. ITlen came upon the man Just as he wa tx-verlug consciousness. By I tic .. a, she learned of the robbery the criunlualH had stolen a freight engine I ana making their escape. Now, had Helen been an ordinary girl she ! would' iiave notified the authorities and placed the capture of the criminals up
to them. But, being of different metal, the telegrapher climbed aboard another locomotive and took up the chase. Traveling on a parallel track, Helen caught up with the stolen engine. When directly opposite the latter she deliberately defied death by leaping Into it from her locomotive, although the slightest slip would have meant a terrible fate. The sensational leap is shown In "The Stolen Engine," the latest episode of the "Hazards of Helen," Kalem's thrilling railroad series which features Helen Holmes. One of these bazrtrds is released every Saturday.
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hostile ships, issuing the necessary orders. Fight Against Odds. i "Advancing toward the islands in a ! little while we were able to make out the strength of the hostile fleet. There were not two cruisers, but six. Our commander kept to his reason and continued to advance. A little later at the mouth of the bay we noted two dreadnoughts of the lion type, 26,000 tons, more or less, whose presence was unknown before. "The conditions were magnificent. ; The weather was clear and calm. ' These conditions made impossible a : combat with a chance of escape for the German fleet. Admiral von Cpee persisted in his reason to give battle with the Scharnhorst and Gniesenau acting together, ordering at the same time the dispersal of the other three units, the minor cruisers, Leipzig, Dresden and Nuernberg. Stay Out of Range. ; "Meanwhile the two cruisers above mentioned courageously faced the Eng- ; lish fleet. The latter was attacked by ! our two cruisers, while the Leipzig, j Nuernberg and Dresden tried themselves outside the range of the enemy's
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DINNER IS DEC. 30 The Penny club dinner for the poor children of the city will be served at the Pythian temple, Wednesday, December 30. cannon, the only device possible with the circumstances in view of the number, quality and size of the English ships. "It suffices to remark that the English dreadnaughts were armed with 34-centimetre cannon, while the German . cruisers only had 21-centimetre cannon." In peace time the Russian army spends six months out of every twelve on maneuvers, three months being given up to camp. The czar does not believe in "parade ground" soldiers nowadays. The largest sponge ever found came from the Meditteranean. It was three feet across and ten feet in circumference.
MONEY-SAVING ON JEWELRY AT KENNEDY'S It is a matter of frequent daily occurrence patrons commenting on how much more cheaply they can buy Jewelry at Kennedy's than anywhere else. We mark our goods at a reasonable profit and give our customers a big full value in every piece of Jewelry they buy, whether the amount be large or small. Only 5 More Shopping Days Read This List Carefully:
Gold and Gold Filled Watches, $5.50 to $60.00. Diamonds in Cuff Links, Rings, Necklaces, Scarf Pins. Lockets and Brooches at $5.00 to $200.00. Signet, Cameo and Set Rings, $1.50 to $17.00. Gold and Gold Filled Bracelets, narrow and wide, at $1.00 each and up. Lavallieres, solid gold, $3.50 to $45.00. Brooches in Garnet, Cameo, etc., 75c to $17.00. Ear Rings, solid gold, at $1.25 to $25.00. Bar Pins at 50c to $10.00. Cuff Links at 50s to $20.00,
Many Gifty Things in Cut Glass Are included in our big Christmas displays and we find Cut Glass is proving to be a very popular gift. Silverware a Very Popular Gift This Christmas when more than ever the practical gift has the call. Silverware is proving decidedly popular among gift seekers. At this store you will find a most fascinating variety of articles, both in the novelty and staple sorts.
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WAR AGAINST TURKS BULLETIN. -ROME, Dec. 18. It is stated In diplomatic circles today that Greece will declare war on Turkey within twenty-four hours. FENCE FACTORY TO OPEN AGAIN I The Elliott-Reid Fence factory shut j ! down today to invoice. In two weeks the factory will open again with a full : force of men working day and night shifts. The factory when running full ' employes 150 men. For some time only a small force of ! men have been employed at the place. ; About twenty-five were dismissed today but were told they could have their jobs back when the invoice is j . completed. Norway buys apples and prunes I from the United States. t I IPS e iru 526 MAIN STREET. "The Busiest, Biggest Little Store
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NEW SOX MANAGER PRAISES COMISKEY
BY LEASED WIRE. DUBUQLE, Iowa. Dec. IS Discussing his selection as manager of the Chicago White Sox team, Clarence H. Rowland said: "I have every reason to believe the White Sox will be the winners of the American League and the world pennant. I can't say much now but plans are being made thoroughly. I am not at liberty to tell what Comiskey has in mind. "Throughout my career in baseball. Comiskey has been my staunchest friend and supporter. He has been my ideal. It was on his recommendation and through him that I secured the positions of handling te clubs that I did. He is now placing me in a position where I can repay him for helping me in the past." Pumping engines in a large sewage plant in Australia are run by sewer gas.
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Scarf Pins at 50c to $14.00. Clocks, China, Parlor and Bedroom at $1.50 to $35.00. Hand Painted China, Bread and Butter Plates, extra at 50c. Shaving Sets, Toilet Sets, Military Sets, Parisian Ivory Sets, $6.00 to $22.00. Umbrellas, the best values in this city at $4.00 to $12.00. Chafing Dishes at $6.00 to $11.00. C ommunity Silverware in pieces and sets. Cut Glassware in a good variety of pieces at 40c to $25.00. Sterling Spoons, 75c to $1.25.
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