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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1914

Page

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Dorothy Arnold Case Pressure Sparks Pittsburgh Raids

Simultaneous raids on doctors offices and a staged ruse by county detectives tied to District Attorney R H Jackson led to the arrest of Dr C C Meredith a nurse and the discovery of a so called death house near the Ohio River. The investigation centers on Meredith Lutz Orr and Snyder with custody and bail set as authorities pursue the disappearance of Dorothy Arnold.

Pittsburg R. H. Jackson Dorothy Arnold Ohio River Bellevue C. C. Meredith House of Mystery H. E. Lotz Penn Meredith Arnold Joner Orr Mary Snyder Dr. Lutz Schmidt Jackson Lutz Miss Orr Miss Snyder Court House Lucy Bennett Lucy Danns Wason Edith Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Northside

Good Friday Observances Across Cumberland Churches

The city marks Good Friday with widespread ceremonies as Mayor Koon issues a fasting and prayer proclamation. City offices close at noon, many businesses shut by 3 pm, churches hold Way of the Cross rites and Tenebrae prayers as Catholics and Episcopalians reflect on the Passion and await Easter.

Koon Cumberland Episcopal Board of Bishops Emmanuel Episcopal Church Wm. Cleveland Hick

Posse Search in Benton for Bandits Robbing Express Car

In Benton Arkansas on April 10 a posse with bloodhounds hunted the countryside for two bandits who robbed an express car on a Rock Island train near the depot. They tied the messenger, A H Ring, in a trunk and left him unconscious until the train reached Little Rock. Loss is reported at 5000 dollars.

Benton Ark Rock Island Benton Depot A. H. Ring Little Rock Express

Boy Crushed to Death on Train Near Martinsburg

Sixteen year old Seldon Ferrell of Lestown was killed at Kearneysville West Virginia when he was crushed between a switching engine and a house as he rode the footboard between engine and tender. The coroner ruled personal negligence as the cause.

Seldon Ferrell Kearneysville Martinsburg W. Va Ferrell M. K. Bowers Lestown

Free Bible Lecture at Liberty Theatre Ad

Advertisement notes a free Bible lecture at the Liberty Theatre with a date and time in April 1921. Text also mentions a Si Pp. mi time and indicates an ongoing series of lectures.

The Liberty Theatre

President Wilson and party on Easter vacation trip

President Wilson began a three day rest at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia to aid his health. The presidential party includes Mrs Wilson and other companions while Secretary McAdoo stayed behind but may join tomorrow.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Wilson Frances B. Sayre Margaret and Woleanor Wilson Carey T. Grayson Secretary of Treasury W. C. McAdoo

Waster offers large fresh line at Litchenstein's Pharmacy

Advertisement notes a wide selection of new products at Litchenstein's Pharmacy highlighting a fresh, extensive line. The copy emphasizes variety and availability for customers seeking recent stock.

Litchenstein’s Pharmacy

Heiress to Millions Weds Son of Masseuse in Quiet New York Ceremony

New York reports the hush wedding of Nils Florman, son of a masseur, to Olga Kohler the heiress to over a million dollars. The ceremony took place at St Patrick's Cathedral with no prior announcement. Florman had been linked to Miss Helen Stallo in 1911 before engagements were dropped and the royal blood claim proved false.

New York Nils Florman Olga Kohler St. Patrick’s Cathedral Florman Helen Stallo Sweden

Connelsville Man Killed in B&O Wreck Near Glenwood Bridge

A head on collision between two B and O freight trains at Wheeling Junction near the Glenwood Bridge killed engineer James Moore aged 27 of Connelsville and injured engineer 38 S W Diehl aged 36. Both engines and cars damaged and wrecking crews removed the trains. A large quantity of salt was scattered over the hillside as police kept onlookers from taking it.

Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Wheeling Junction Glenwood Bridge James Moore Connellsville W. Diehl Moore

London and New York Markets Close for Good Friday

New York reports stock exchange and cotton market closed for Good Friday with markets in Liverpool and London also shut. Cotton trade to reopen tomorrow, while U S markets observe holiday.

New York Stock Exchange Lverpool Lndon

Far Easter offering a Lara E and Ad

An advertisement fragment mentions a Far Easter offering titled Lara E and Ad, with unclear details and no full description of products or services.

Ambassador of Chinese Republic Assumes Duties in Washington

Ambassador K F Shah arrives at the Chinese Embassy with Mrs Shah and five children, supported by sixteen retainers. Former Consul General at New York from 1908 to 1908, he studied at Columbia University. His family includes daughter Misa Ty Shah and a father linked to the late Emperor Kwang.

Chinese Republic Washington K. F. Shah Shah New York Columbia Uni Misa Ty Shah Sandor Shahi Tor Kwang Ambassador Shah Lincoln Shah Bre Il

Church Prepares for Big Evangelistic Revival

First Baptist Church Bedford Street plans a series of evangelistic meetings starting April 14. Cottage prayer gatherings are held tonight at four members’ homes including Pp Cube TV avenue, F D Davis Cumberland Street, William Gatehouse Marion Street, and John A Wagner Schriver Avenue. Rev H Loom is the pastor.

United Brethren Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church M. I. Anders First Baptist Church Bedford Street F. D. Davis Cumberland Street Liam Gatehouse Marion Street John A. Wagner Schriver Avenue H. . Loom

Virginia pharmacist H Williamson improving after hospitalization

Reports from Western Maryland Hospital say H Williamson of Virginia Avenue pharmacy, who collapsed at Williamson drug store, is rapidly improving and may be discharged in a few days. Mrs Shuck’s brother William Kemp, a Roanoke resident, has died and will be buried Monday in Roanoke. Mrs Shuck plans to travel there.

Western Maryland Hospital H. Williamson Virginia Ave Williamson

Pastor C J Woodworth to Speak at Liberty Theatre

Advertisement notes Pastor C J Woodworth will speak at the Liberty Theatre Sunday at 3 p m. Event listed in local notices with venue and time.

C. J. Woodworth Liberty Theatre

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