Money Making Train Coupler Company Seeks Investment
The International Couplers Company claims a jointed train pipe coupling system tested between Cumberland and Baltimore on Western Maryland trains. It asserts California incorporation, nine related inventions, high stock value projections, and a call for stock subscriptions at 121 Baltimore Street Cumberland Md Wolford's Smoke Shop.
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Cumberland
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Md
Seer Ring Head Accuses Police In Big Swindle
Frank Ryan, alleged head of a Chicago clairvoyant ring, says police protection payments kept the scheme thriving. He claims monthly receipts of 3000 to 6000 dollars and regular bribes to officers, plus funds to entertain warrants squads. Ryan, captured in Detroit, spoke on a pledge to avoid the penitentary. Hoyne says the confession spurred officer resignations.
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Seer Ring Head
Chicago
Frank Ryan
Maclay Hoyne
Ryan
Detroit
Hoyne
Royan
Halpin
Two Die in Electric Chair at Ohio Penitentiary
In Columbus Ohio on December 4 two condemned murderers were executed in the electric chair. Harvey Beard 28 killed three people went calmly to the death chamber and died within minutes. Wesley Jenkins a Black man convicted of killing his sweetheart died protesting innocence to the end.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harvey Beard
Wesley Jenkins
Engine Test Ends at Frederick
A traction engine built near Mint Stone west of Cumberland completed a demonstration trip to Frederick to show engines can be used on improved roadways when wheels are covered. The 22 inch beast drew attention as it climbed a hill on Carret Street. The engine will be returned to Cumberland by rail.
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Prederick
Mintstone
Cumberland
State Roads Commission
Society Notes Bridge Parties And Dances In Town
Mrs. John L. Wellington hosted a bridge party on Tuesday evening on Washington street. Mrs. William B. Frazier entertained with bridge in Harrison street honoring Mrs. C. W. Shober of Greensburg Pa. Mrs. Albert A. Doub hosted an informal dancing party on Monday night on Washington street. Mrs W. W. Hanly hosted the Wednesday afternoon Bridge Club on Fayette street. A surprise party was held at Mr and Mrs Bruce Kline home for Mrs Streams of Indiana Pa.
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John L. Wellington
Washington Street
William B. Frazier
Harrison Street
Bridge
C. W. Shober
Greensboro
Albert A. Doub
W. W. Hanly
Fayette Street
Bruce Kline
Streams
Indiana, Pa
Cumberland Press Personal News Request
Patrons and friends are asked to telephone personals and other news items to this paper. Any matter of interest will be greatly appreciated by the Editor.
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The
Cumberland Press
Out-of-town visitors and residents travel notices in Clarksburg area
Dr. Francis E Harrington returns to Washington and family stays a few days. I E Coffman and family move to Woodstock Virginia for health. Several local residents host or visit relatives in Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Virginia with updates on health and travel. Coach Metzger WVU football departs Morgantown after stay of three months amid student support.
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Francis E. Harrington
Washington
I. E. Coffman
Tri-State Milk Company
Woodstock
Coffman
Jesse Mason
Hyndman
C. BE. Wilhelm
Laing Avenue
Ella Blanke
West
Mt. Savage
A. Slunter Boyd
Baltimore
Metzger
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Bedford
Johnson bicycle stolen from Gould on Patterson Avenue porch
A bicycle owned by A. A. Gould physical director at the Central Y M C A was taken from the Gould home porch at Patterson avenue and Allegany streets about 6 p m yesterday. Gould left the bike on the porch after returning from the Y M C A for supper and found it missing when he came out to ride back.
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Answer.Johnson
A. A. Gould
Central Y. M. C. A
Mr. Gould
Patterson Avenue
Allegany Sts
Cent a Word Classified Ad Notice
A brief classified notice invites readers to place want ads at a rate of a cent per word in The Press TM. The snippet suggests a pricing model and submission expectation for classified listings.
Who Controls the Fog Damages in Water Company Suit
In Johnstown, farmers seek 15000 dollars damages claiming a dam lowered stream flow, eliminating fog and causing crop frosts. The hearing questions ownership of the fog and whether the dam’s water redirection harmed properties. The article also notes a separate public notice about revenue taxes on deeds and deed recording stamps.
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Johnstown
False alarm no tax on marriage licenses in wartime
The Internal Revenue Commissioner says Congress did not intend a revenue tax on marriage licenses because marriages are few. The court clerk mentions related local details but the main point remains that marriage licenses are not taxed.
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United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Congress
Obituary of Franklin Calkins of Elkins
Franklin Calkins 88 of Elkins died at 2 45 am yesterday in Hagerstown hospital from a complication. He was a traveling representative for Parsons Pulp and Lumber Co Parsons WV. He was taken ill at the Hotel Clarion after two weeks in Hagerstown and was moved to the hospital Monday night. He was an Eagles member and is survived by a son. The body was shipped to Elkins for interment.
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Franklin Calkins
Elkins
Parsons Pulp & Lumber Company
Parsons
W. Va
Hagerstown
Hotel Clarion
The
Eagles
Abrah am Tarlo and gang accused of railroad fraud plot
Cleveland news reports a planned scheme to defraud the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by burning freight, forging claims, and plotting to murder a Cleveland paymaster. Abraham Tarlo and wife were arraigned on conspiracy charges. co conspirators in Cumberland and Baltimore were arrested.
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Cleveland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
Daoust
Abraham Tarlo
Baltimore
Tarlo
Tarlos
Nathan
Rebecca Weingold
Benjamin
Charles Weingold
Waterworth
No Free Christmas Beer From Local Brewers
At a Brewers Association meeting the city’s brewers voted not to distribute gifts this Christmas. Traditionally they sent thousands of cases of beer and kegs to customers, but losses from unreturned bottles and kegs plus new war taxes led to canceling gifts this year.
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Brewers Association
Brakeman Loses Foot in Coupling Accident at Grafton
J Ed Dowden a noted young brakeman for the B and O was badly injured when his foot was caught in a freight car coupling at Grafton on Wednesday evening. Amputation was required to save his life.
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J. Ed. Dowden
Grafton
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California
I. E. Weem
Frederick
Jimmy Clabby
Gotham
Pugs
New York
August Stabler
C. E. Temple
Maryland Agricultural College
Windsor
Ellen Hoga
West Virginia
Miss Attmiller
McMullen Bros
Pittsburgh
Misses Brengle
Jas. Thornton Carskadon
Keyser
Fries
Louisville
M. J. Malamphy, Jr
Clarksburg
J. W. Pennington
Alpert Steiding
Y. MG. A
Abraham Tablo
American Red Cross
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