Majestic Theatre Opens With Wide Variety Vaudeville Offerings
Cumberland's new Majestic Theatre launches a week of motion pictures featuring Eyes Eye of the Government with Miss Gene Gauntier and The War Dog and Rose of Yesterday. Evening performances include When Men Would Kill and The Disaster In Shaft 19 plus Tito The Terror. Vaudeville shows feature Drew Avery Oneil Twins The Cosmopolitan Four and a five piece Majestic Ladies Orchestra led by Zita with tango lessons at the Maryland.
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Gene Gauntier
U.S
Yesteryear
Marion Leonard
South
Tito
Cumberland
Drew Avery
Billy Bean
Oneil
Zita
Lewis Likely to Receive Lee Support in Maryland Race
The Baltimore Sun notes potential anti Smith momentum if Congressman David J. Lewis runs. Lee would back Lewis, who could gain strong allies, though Lewis dislikes political bustle and may avoid a summer battle with Smith.
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Baltimore Sun Today
Maryland
David J. Lewis
Smith
Lee
Lewis
Hospitalized Woman From Mount Savage After Imperial Hotel Incident
Miss Frances Strong of Mount Savage was taken from the Imperial Hotel late last night with rheumatism and rushed to Allegany Hospital by Butler ambulance. Dr. Thomas B. MacDonald treated her and reported this afternoon she was much improved.
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Frances Strong
Mount Savage
Imperial Hotel
Allegany Hospital
Butler
Thomas B. MacDonald
Miss Strong
Two Hancock Youths Held For Abduction
Mauriel Mallett and John Truax, both from Hancock and Pleasant Ridge, were arrested near the state line by Constable McAvoy. A 15 year old girl, Mary McKenna of Tonoloway Orchards, Hancock district, accompanied them. All are in the Hancock lockup awaiting a hearing before Justice Remsburg Mallot.
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Mauriel Mallett
Hancock
John Truax
Pleasant Ridge
Fulton County
McAvoy
Pennsylvania
Mary McKenna
J. A. Cohill
Tonoloway Orchards
Hancock District
Hanncock
Remsburg Mallot
Cohill
Truax
Mallot
McKenna
Bonday
Brazilian Mediator Domínico De Dama Seeks Peace Plan
Ambassador from Brazil Domínico De Dama ranks among three South American mediators aiming to craft a plan to end the tense dispute between the United States and Mexico with a peaceful, satisfactory conclusion.
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Brazil
United States
Mexico
Chamber Helps Bring West Virginia Mining Institute to Cumberland
The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce led a campaign to host the West Virginia Mining Institute June 2 through 4 with about two hundred attendees. Prof. E N Zern notified the selection from Morgantown, topping Charleston Wheeling and Clarksburg in securing the convention.
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Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia Mining Institute
Cumberland
Schooley
E. N. Zern
Morgantown
W. Va
Charleston
Wheeling
Clarksburg
West
Escapes Posse Chases Condemned Murderer Near Pinnickinnick
In Clarksburg West Virginia on April 29 Sheriff Ross F Scoutt led a 200 strong posse including militia to pursue Frank Pauletta who escaped from jail with two others. Bloodhounds arrived from Fairmont as the search continued with Pauletta firing at deputies and fleeing through Pinnickinnick hill. Pauletta had been sentenced to hang June 29 for a recent murder.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Ross F. Scoutt
Frank Pauletta
Pinnickinnick Hill
Pauletta
Fairmont
Stout
Pinnickinnick
Maryland Theatre Presents Excuse Me and Upcoming The Blindness of Virtue
The Maryland Theatre hosts Excuse Me a realistic train in motion farce with nearly 400 seats sold at 1.00. A Saturday matinee and night for The Blindness of Virtue sparks discussion among homes and Women's Clubs. play portrays life at a vicarage near London with a distinguished cast from London and New York.
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Maryland Theatre
Chicago
Reno
Little Theatre
London
East Brenton
Lectern talk on Lourdes miracles enthralls Caroll Hall
Rev Charles O'Hara preached on Lourdes miracles at St Patrick's Church hall drawing a full house of about nine hundred. He stressed scientific checks on cures with physician certifications for incurable illnesses and noted cures verified by scientists. The program included European views, parish piano duets, and pictures of St Patrick's. Two horses for sale cheap. National Standard Ice Cream Co. contact.
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Lourdes
Caroll Hall
Charles O'Hara
St. Patrick’s Church
Father O'Hare
Bernadette
Europe
Speaker
St. Patrick’s
Call
National Standard Ice Cream Co
Centre St
Wilson to push Huerta out with US force if needed
A high naval official says President Wilson will never recognize General Huerta and will seek peace with Mexico by pressuring all leaders, including Carranza Villa and Zapata, while keeping US forces ready to support a new civil government in Vera Cruz for six months to a year.
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Charles J. Dailey
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Huerta
United States
Mexico
South America
Carranza
Villa
Zapata
Navy Department
Vera Cruz
$300 000 for Masonic Homes in Twin States
Dr S N Myers treasurer of the West Virginia Grand Lodge received word from Attorney Montgomery that the Masonic homes will receive $150 000 from both Pennsylvania and West Virginia grand lodges under Henry Krug's will. Krug an oil operator and former lumberman left a 500000 estate. The town of Krug in Garrett County was named for him.
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S. N. Myers
Martinsburg
Grand Lodge of Masons of
West Virginia
Montgomery
Chester
Grand Lodges of Masons
Pennsylvania
Henry Krug
Krug
Garrett County
Masonic Lodge
Sistersville
Organist M Donnel Plays Recital After Niagara Return
Walter H. McDoniel, organist and choirmaster at Centre Street M E Church, returned from Niagara N Y where he left engagements at First Baptist church. He performed an organ recital before the evening service, featuring Andante in D major Communion in G major Traumerei March and Prayer.
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Walter H. McDoniel
Centre Street
M. E
Niagara
N. Y
McDanniel
First Baptist Church
McMullen Bros Offers Spring Suit Sale Beginning Tomorrow
Hesitate no longer as McMullen Bros presents a spring suit sale with a superb selection of high styled suits. The advertisement promises price reductions on new materials and 1914 shades and invites customers to explore the extra values.
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McMullen Bros
Tomorow
Small blaze at 138 Columbia Street damages home
Central Fire Department responded to a morning fire at 138 Columbia Street the home of Mrs. Rebecca Kinsey. The fire was extinguished with buckets of water and damage described as small.
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Central Fire Department
Rebecca Kinsey
Columbia Street
Youghiogheny Development Plans Move Forward
Governor Goldsborough has signed a bill expanding powers of the Youghiogheny Power Company and its subsidiary, clearing the way for a large Garrett county hydropower project. The plan, backed by East and foreign capital, envisions 11.5 million dollars in capitalization and a vast service area with river land holdings of 10 000 acres.
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Goldsborough
Youghiogheny Power Company
Youghiogheny
Garrett County
DeWarren H. Reynolds
Crothers
Public Service Com
John Bogart
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Youghiogheny River
Measuring Cops for New Uniforms in Cumberland
R Paul of Fechheimer Brothers, Cincinnati, measured all Cumberland police and Central Fire Department personnel for new uniforms. He also covered West Side and South Cumberland crews and previously measured hotel porters and bellhops at the Queen City Hotel. Uniforms are expected in about a week, with city suits likely ready within three weeks.
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Cumberland
R. Paul
Fechheimer Brothers’ Company
Uniform Tailors
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ife
Central Fire Department
West Side
South Cumberland
Mr. Paul
Queen City
Fractured Hip in Auto Fire Alton Woman
Late hospital reports say Mrs. Laura Hamilton, hurt when her car caught fire after a backfire, has a fractured hip but is progressing satisfactorily. She was with three companions and was treated at home before hospital admission. Mrs. Hamilton is wife of Richard Hamilton formerly with Kenneweg Company.
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Allegany Hospital
Laura Hamilton
Tygart's Valley Presbytery Meets in Sutton WV
The Tygart's Valley Presbytery in session at Sutton West Virginia opened with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Francis H. Barron ex moderator. Participants include Rev. Dr. J E Rooker Rev Dr H F Williams Rev Dr Sylvanus Haupert and President James E Allen of Davis and Elkins College Elkins WV is also a speaker.
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Tygart’s Valley
The
Presbyterian Church
Sutton
W. Va
Francis H. Barron
Elkins
J. E. Rooker
Richmond, Va
H. F. Williams
Nashville, Tenn
Sylvanus Haupert
Pittsburg Pa
Land transfers in Lonaconing involve Atkinson Smith Scott parcel
William A. Atkinson transfers to Andrew M. Smith and Harrison Scott parcels in Lonaconing Maryland for nominal sum. Leonard Kolmer and wife with The Lonaconing Savings Bank of Allegany County convey a Lonaconing land parcel to Adolph Reichart for a nominal price.
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William A. Atkinson
Andrew M. Smith
Harrison Scott
Lonaconing
Leonard Kolmer
Globe Indemnity Company 1913 annual statement abstract
State insurance records certify a true abstract of the Globe Indemnity Company annual statement for the year ending December 31, 1913. Asset figures, admitted values, liabilities, and Maryland business details are listed, with totals for assets, liabilities, premiums, losses, and taxes. The statement is dated February 14, 1914, and signed by Insurance Commissioner M Mason Shehan.
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Globe
Boyd A. Reinhart
McCleave Building
Cumberland
Maryland
State OF Maryland
Baltimore
Globe Indemnity Company
New York
M. Mason Shehan
Boy Scouts to Aid Cumberland Clean-up Campaign
The Boy Scouts will assist Cumberland in a city cleaning effort under John F. Edwardes and district scout masters A A Gould and Chester Portmess. Clean-up days are May 5 for Wards 2 4 and adjacent areas May 7 for Wards 1 5 and West Side and May 12 for Ward 6 with school involvement to ensure thorough completion.
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BOY Scouts
Cumberland
John Ff. Edwardes
A. A. Gould
Chester Portmess
Wills Creek
Baltimore Street
Baltimore Avenue
Williams Street
Williams Road
Victim of Dog Bite Leaves Hospital in Good Health
Mrs. Charles Michaels of Westernport Maryland who was bitten by a dog six weeks ago at Loenaconing and feared dying will leave Allegany Hospital today. She will stay with her sister Mrs. Peter E. Wright in Baltimore Avenue for a few weeks before returning home. She credits Drs. James T. Johnson and Joseph H. Spicer and the hospital staff. She is sister to Prof. W. J. Daily of Frostburg and to Mrs. P. E. Wright of this city.
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Charles Michaels
Westernport
Loenaconing
Allegany Hospital
Michaels
Peter E. Wright
Baltimore Avenue
James T. Johnson
Joseph H. Spicer
Grace M. E. Church Probationers Meeting Announced
Grace M. E. Church holds a probationers meeting tonight to discuss Why I am a Methodist before admission. Tomorrow at 2 pm a ladies’ gathering for the church and neighborhood is planned. W. H. Baxley of the Y M C A will speak Friday at 6:30 on the Sunday School Baseball League of Cumberland to boys and youths.
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Grace M. E. Church
W. H. Baxley
Lyceum
Cumberland
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Tygart’s Valley Presbytery
Banks and Trust Companion
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Mexico City
George W. Grose
Cumberland, Md
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