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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
3
Lonaconing Juniors, second strong in Coney, open their season tomorrow night at the Armory against the last K O G five of Cumberland, city champions the past two years.
Two horses pulling a milk sleigh owned by Lawrence E. Smith ran away near Lindnersville causing a wild dash through Washington Street and Lee to Fayette then to the Dingle. The sleigh detached, a coal cart overturned, and several milk bottles broke. no injuries reported to Mr. Smith or bystanders.
San Francisco December 29 The California Grape Protective Association led by Theodore Bell moves to push a legislative reform program after voters rejected a state prohibition amendment. The plan includes county option restricted licensing in cities above 5 000, one saloon per 1 000 residents, separate malt and fermented liquors licenses, personal saloon licenses with tight bond, prohibition on stakeholding by producers, midnight and Sunday closing, anti tres law, and stringent rules to eliminate dives.
Walter Johnson, the pitcher, had not received $6,000 described as returned by President Weeghman of the Chicago Federals. Johnson said he would not accept the money until advised by Washington manager Griffith.
Brainerd Minnesota notes that high numbers of illiterate foreigners have emerged since wartime shortages and travel restrictions, prompting the school board to consider night schools to educate them.
The piece quotes Prof. Franklin H. Giddings of Columbia University arguing that a German victory would force the United States to arm to counter autocracy and become a leading militaristic nation. It also notes a contrasting view if the Allies prevail, proposing reshaping nations toward national efficiency.
A Cumberland man claiming to be from Cumberland was arrested in Charlestown West Virginia on a stolen horse charge. He said the horse belonged to his mother Miller of 13 Third Street South Cumberland, a name not found locally. Police suspect he may be someone else wanted at home and have asked Charlestown to hold the suspect Miller until further notice.
Mr and Mrs David Miller of Franklin Terrace visited Southern Maryland relatives of Mrs Miller in Hancock and Elkins West Virginia where R Samuel Dillon underwent an operation. Mrs Dillon expected to arrive from Elkins with them. They planned to visit W A E King. Wyand Doerner of North Mechanic street visited friends in Wilmington North Carolina. Mr and Mrs J Philip Aaron returned to Hagerstown after Christmas at the Arlington Hotel. A W Thompson third vice president F B E Bleaser general superintendent and C W Galloway general manager were in town last night en route to the west. John and Henry Ahouse of New Milton were guests of their aunt Mrs Henry Hoelker and left for home today.
Buck Weaver, Collins new sidekick with the Chicago White Sox, is a spectacular shortstop but inconsistent. He can be as flashy as Jack Barry at times yet lacks steady reliability, a flaw that may undermine Collins as a peer among second sackers.
Floyd Fisher, son of S. S. Fisher of Decatur street, was admitted to Allegany Hospital last night with appendicitis. He underwent an operation at 10:30 this morning performed by Drs. James T. Johnson, Thomas B. McDonald and Thomas W. Koon. Fisher works at his father's Decatur street store.
A marriage license was issued in Winchester on Saturday to Harry R. Greene, manager of the Atlanta packing house branch, and Octavia Stein Jack, owner of the New Hotel Jack. Greene is a widower. Jack recently received an absolute divorce from Charles P. Jack, a Berkeley Springs hotel manager and former associate of the late Senator A. R. Unner. The couple are on their wedding trip.
Common pleas court dissolved a temporary injunction blocking Mayor Keller from removing three Toledo civil service commissioners. The state civil service board had urged their removal for alleged neglect to enforce the civil service law. The case proceeds to the court of appeals for the first test of the civil service law.
The Maennerchor Society will hold a reception in their club rooms on New Year’s Eve. A fine lunch will be served to attendees at the event.
Reformers push to abolish boxing in New York as legislators weigh the Frawley law. Critics say betting and brutality persist despite the boxing commission efforts. Governor Whitman’s stance remains uncertain while clubs push early spring practice ahead of the National League ruling.
Governor elect Whitman announced he would appoint Assistant District Attorney Charles Albert Perkins as district attorney after taking office. Perkins, son of Dr. Charles A. Perkins, previously led the indict ment bureau and had early ties to Whitman through Adelphi Academy where Perkins first hired him as a teacher after Whitman’s 1891 Amherst College graduation.
Friends of Jacob A. Riis plan a simple memorial at the Tree of Light in Madison Square on New Year’s Eve at 11. A Mohawk singer in native dress will lead a peace hymn followed by a memorial hymn written for Riis. A 300-voice trained chorus will perform.
Nine men were trapped when a wooden canopy gave way at a million dollar hotel under construction in Kansas City. Two died, including vaudeville actor Walter S. Dickinson of Lincoln Nebraska, and six were seriously hurt. James McBean, labor union business agent, is in critical condition. other injured are workers on site.
James A. Alford of Rutherford Tennessee was found not guilty of the murder of lawyer Henry Coulter and the elder Coulter. He testified he shot them in defense of his home, ending a trial that began last Saturday evening in Trenton.
Eleven players turned out for first team practice at the Central Y M C A last night. Expect changes in the lineup for the big game on New Year’s night. Hollidaysburg continues to contribute players as practice continues at 8 o’clock Thursday evening. A captain will be elected shortly.
Miss Elizabeth Galbraith head of the University of Arkansas art faculty has obtained letters patent on a waterproof paper and plans large scale manufacture. The coat would be dispensed by vending machines alongside gum and insurance policies in Fayetteville.
In Madison on December 29 a group of Quaker students at the University of Wisconsin defy compulsory military drills. They meet in the Y M C A Building each Sunday to discuss peace ideals, creating a dispute with university officials over the policy.
Greeley Colorado December 29 one of the few courses in climatology offered in the United States will be established soon at the Colorado State Teachers college by Prof Geo Ay Barker head of the geography department. Prof Barker says ordinary meteorology covers weather and instruments while climatology teaches broader climatic conditions for health home planning and study.
Brief fragment invites readers to place a house or lot sale or rental ad in The Press and suggests trying a want ad for any disposal or listing needs.
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