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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1914

Page

5

Amusements: The Tourists Trio and Their Homeward Hope

The Tourists Company members Miss Lee Miss Kenna and Miss Greenwood charm as they tour with the Press reporter. They look forward to returning to Philadelphia next week and praise Quaker City as common ground. Miss Lee names Billy Dale as her favorite actor, while Miss Greenwood’s growing appeal and Miss Kenna’s ingenue potential are noted.

Misses Lee Greenwood Kenna Philadelphia Miss Lee Anna Billy Dale Raymond Hitchcock Bobby Heath Sam Bernard Miss Greenwood Julia Sanderson Sunshine Girl

Maryland Theatre Hosts Leworths Vaudeville and Thais Drama

Leworths vaudeville wraps a strong weekly run at the Maryland Theatre tonight. Ersal Davy and Miss Lee win last night's tango contest. next Monday features Ellison Harvey's Thais with Kirk Brown and Miss Fields in key roles. Tickets range 10 to 50 cents, with 15 cents for ladies Monday eve.

Kirk Brown Maryland Theatre Leworth Jules ‘Buckland Lillian Ersal Davy Miss Lee Maryland Ellison Harvey Mr. Brown Paysol Miss Fields Thais Desert Dyonisus Saint Binner Brown Clyde Fitch New York Blanch Walsh Father Daly Criterion Theatre E. S. Williard Cyrus Blenkam Wall Street William J. Burns Davy J. W. Gardner Miss Greenwood Charles Stoner Miss Kenna

McKee Rankin Dies After Short Illness in San Francisco

Noted actor McKee Rankin died in San Francisco after a brief illness. Born in 1841 to a Canadian MP, he appeared in Cumberland at the old Academy of Music and later led for Mrs. John Drew. He was a leading figure in theater and renowned for Shakespearean roles.

McKee Rankin San Francisco Cumberland Old Academy of Music John Drew

Scouts Gather For Allegany County Round Up At Schenley Park

In Pittsburgh on April 18 scouts from Allegany County and more than 200 troops converge on Schenley Park for an outdoor round up. Daniel Carter Beard the national commissioner visits to greet the boys while Addison C. Gumbert leads the Allegany County Council in organizing the event.

Pittsburgh Boy Scouts Allegany County Schenley Park Daniel Carter Beard Boy Scouts of America Addison C. Gumbert

Government seeks quick ruling on North Atlantic Steamship pool case

The administration presses for an immediate hearing in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the Government suit against the North Atlantic Steamship pool. Arguments proceed today as pool dissolution is debated and theAlexander act plan for a marine commission is discussed.

York North Atlantic Steamship Pool U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Alexander Act Interstate Commerce Commission

House Abolishes Per Mile Travel Allowance

The House voted 837 to 95 to abolish the 20 cent per mile traveling allowance for members at session start and end. It also cuts representatives and senators’ allowances to actual traveling expenses for members and their immediate and dependent families, saving about 114000 dollars annually.

Washington House Capitol Congress

Meeting on Caucasian influence on Oriental nations

In Washington on April 18 a public meeting will discuss the effect of Caucasian civilization on Oriental nations. Speakers include Dr. Charles W. Elliott president emeritus of Harvard and E T Williams chief of the division of Far Eastern affairs.

Washington Charles W. Elliott Harvard E. T. Willams Aairs

Notice to Taxpayers Cumberland Board of Equalization

City of Cumberland Maryland announces a five day board of equalization to hear appeals and transfer assessments. Sessions run April 20 21 22 23 24 1914 from 2 to 5 PM and 8 to 9 PM in City Hall Council Chamber. City Clerk A W Straub signs the notice.

City of Cumberland Maryland Council

State Roads Sealed Proposals for Allegany County Road

State Roads Commission invites sealed proposals for resurfacing a 1.74 mile section of the National Pike from near Cumberland to Nave's Farm Road in Allegany County. Bids due by 12 m April 21 1914 at Baltimore offices. Include $500 certified check. bond required. Commission may reject all bids.

Allegany County Cumberland Nave’s Farm State Roads Commission Garrett Building Baltimore Maryland Commission General Assembly of Maryland

Sexual Knowledge Tells All About Sex Matters

An ad promoting a book on sexual hygiene by Winfield Scott Hall PhD MD. It claims the work covers sex life, marriage happiness, sexual abuses, diseases, and social issues. Advertises price one dollar plus ten cents postage, with quotes from several newspapers.

Winfield Scott Hall Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Press Philadelphia Ledger New York World Ostage Miami Publishing Company Darton, Ohio

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