04 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1874
Page
1
Fragmentary editorial commentary in Cumberland traces a dispute between Gorman and Bannon over Democratic supremacy in Western Maryland. The text claims Walsh had no influence on the Times columns and accuses rivals of personal attacks. It quotes a boast about a $500 contract and questions fealty to the party.
A Springfield Republican piece rails at canal managers and Gorman, calling for exposing graft while highlighting John Keeley and A G Colling’s hydro pneumatic engine. The article shows skepticism about funding and endorses support to advance the inventor’s long pursuit.
A Washington jury awarded Mrs Mathew Pabst’s husband three thousand five hundred sixty eight dollars and five cents for injuries from a B and O Railroad accident that killed his wife. The case raised questions about civilization, courtesy, and a clergy scandal involving Miss Mary Pomeroy.
The Martinsburg board of trade lists all individuals who applied for the bank rup act bariess.
In the miscellaneous column of the Martinsburg Independent, a suggestion appears that the newspaper should change its name. The note argues for a new title to better reflect local coverage and community identity.
Letters describe General Sherman in Washington and St Louis, noting half of his line servants moved to St Louis, sale of property for cash, creditors of a cake baker pursuing debt, and the Sherman family’s Catholic affiliation. It calls for settling accounts with M. T. Kane and advertises Gannon & Duval for sash doors and related millwork.
A fragment from the short communications section notes a cor respondent Hone is responsible for statements. The inverted free of charge policy is referenced as part of the column's section header.
A local correction counters a December report claiming Key Stone coal is used by the Rolling Mills of the B and O Railroad and is superior. The note says the coal is unsuitable and unsatisfactory to workers, issued by the Com mittee of Haters. The piece also contains a sensational, graphic account of Indigenous captivity of two young girls, with names Juliana Arminda German and Nancy A German, describing killings and abuse.
An interview with Gerdemann ex priest of St Bonifacius Church says he plans to study law in Philadelphia. He intends to reclaim church property, claims $12,000 in assets, and notes his sister has left the church and not engaged to Father Baumeister.
Prices for mine and delivered coal set by the Consolidation Coal Company with per ton rates listed for mine coal and delivered coal in city yards. Orders to be left at the company office or with the undersigned E. M. Bixon City Assessor. Jas. A. Millenaxd, Resident Agent, O. C. Co. November 23.
New Orleans dispatch reports Judge Darell sent his phen to the President as U S district judge with Walker Fearn expected as successor. Kellogg seeks to sell property in the state. Rumor says General Terry may be placed in command in Louisiana replacing Emory. Also, Lieutenant Governor Smith and former Senator Wheeler left for Washington. A Nashville-area epidemic fear described with multiple deaths.
Boston report notes the steamer Oriental returning from Savannah to repair after colliding with and sinking the schooner Clara Gove from Hoboken to Chelsea. No lives lost. Oriental damaged bow plates and lost a boom. detention expected for a few days.
The article recounts Mortimer J. Loomis a critic of rail monopolies who, while sleepwalking on a Pittsburgh sleeping car, is restrained by brakemen after attempts to wander the car. He reacts defensively and is placed in a berth as medical staff treat him for temporary insanity. It also notes the death of a well known local man Colonel Spencer Heary in Chatham at age twelve.
A terse notice reports a job pretense incident at a location called the Fumes involving Eimds. Details are sparse but the event centers on a caller seeking work arrangements and potential consultation.
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