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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
7
Supt. M. H. Cahill campaigns with J. K. Yohe as assistant in Cumberland Maryland. Official time keepers Fries and Kotschenreuther audit Summers. Secretary Montignani notes members must turn in applications daily to earn maximum credit of miles for prizes.
The B and Y M C A membership drive exceeded goals by adding 1129 new members on special trains, bringing totals to 13835. Division leaders T R Stewart and C C Kalbaugh earned top honors with 533 new members, while Engineers Sidney Storer and J K Millholland led overall with 245 new members aboard Train No 71. The big celebration and prize awards follow the campaign, with H O Williams slated to attend.
A 1916 letter from Wm. C. Montignani describes arriving in Jacksonville on January 14 and visiting St. Augustine the next day. He notes the city’s history dating to 1565, coquina buildings, and the Florida East Coast Railroad offices and staff, including James H. Aitchenson as timekeeper.
Andrew J Hilton a pensioned B&O machinist recounts a Florida visit from Miami's growth to the Royal Palm Hotel area. He notes sightseeing by auto bus, a Bay Biscayne ride, cheap fares, Seminole traders, and requests publication in a railroad magazine. He signs from the Maine to New Brunswick line.
The appeal of Werner Horn, a German army officer, in a writ of habeas corpus is docketed for hearing tomorrow in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston Mass. Horn is indicted for attempting to dynamite the railroad bridge over the St Croix River on the international line.
Stockholders of the National Transit Company meet in Oil City to vote on a plan by directors to distribute 6 343 787 dollars. The proposal would cut par value from 25 to 12 50 and convert investments into cash for distribution to holders.
The piece lauds Herbert Kauffman as the Journal’s strongest editorial voice. It praises his weekly Sunday Gazette Times page for delivering engaging content that educates without preaching and promises measurable results.
Lost a pearl circle pin. Reward of $10 offered. Return to 44 Washington St. Also advertisement for two furnished rooms for gentlemen at 130 Bedford St. Feb. 8.
Senator Zihlman argues the one man budget concentrates power and risks errors in a rushed process. He proposes a reform with Comptroller, Treasurer, and Board of Public Works shared authority to draft the budget with statewide input from diverse regions. He notes 130 state-aided institutions require informed consideration beyond a single executive.
Martha E. Emig of Greensburg seeks a $50,000 heart balm from William Marr in a Decatur circuit court second trial. The case alleges a breach of promise to wed after a sensational first trial ended with a hung jury.
Jared L. Wamsley, 62, longtime Randolph County prosecuting attorney, died at his Beverly home after a 34 year legal career. Bright's disease was the cause. Funeral services are planned for Friday.
A Special Jitney Club promotion offers wheel healthful exercise through bicycle riding with small weekly payments starting today at United Accessories Co. This advertisement promotes easy terms to encourage youth participation.
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